Authorized Land Use
Use of Reclamation land, facilities, and waterbodies use is governed by 43 CFR Part 429. Examples of activities which might be authorized include:
- special events;
- utility crossings;
- Crossings on, over, or under Reclamation lands, surface of waters and facilities inclusive of crossings where Reclamation holds a controlling easement interest;
- communication lines and sites including microwave towers, pipelines, transmission lines, roads, trails and other linear and aerial facilities and their associated uses (lateral encroachments will not be considered);
- livestock grazing, farming or other agricultural practices;
- commercial filming and photography;
- commercial or organized sporting events including guide services, commercial trapping, etc.; and
- any other use deemed appropriate by Reclamation.
Issuance of a use authorization does not relieve the applicant of obtaining any other permits and authorizations that may be required for the proposed activity, such as NEPA compliance, 404 permits, business/concessionaire permits, etc. more >>
Apply for a Land Use permit >>
| Related Links | |
| 08/2010 | Use of Reclamation lands, facilities and waterbodies including application forms HTML |
| 06/2011 | Engineering Guidelines for Crossings on Reclamation Lands HTML |
Contact
Carron Helberg
Water & Lake Specialist
(509) 573-8122
chelberg@usbr.gov
Bureau of Reclamation
Columbia-Cascades Area Office
1917 Marsh Road
Yakima WA 98901-2058
