BLM to conduct audit of Special Recreation Permit Program
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Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho will be conducting an audit of its Special Recreation Permit Program during 2019. Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) are authorizations issued by the BLM for commercial use, competitive events, group activities, recreation events and providing vending services or supplies associated with recreation events. Fees are charged for activities authorized by SRPs to ensure the public receives a fair-value return for certain recreational uses of the public lands. Currently, the BLM in Idaho administers approximately 200 SRPs for a wide variety of recreation uses, activities, and events.
In accordance with BLM policy and regulation, periodic audits are conducted to ensure a fair, equitable and consistent business environment for permit holders, and to ensure the American public receives fair market value from the commercial use of the public lands. The most recent audit in Idaho was completed in 2009.
The BLM will notify all SRP holders who operated on public lands in Idaho between 2016 and 2018. Of this group, approximately 20 SRPs will be selected for the audit to be conducted by an independent contractor. These SRP holders will receive detailed information from the BLM about the audit process.
When the results are finalized, a summary report will be provided to all SRP holders and the public. For questions or additional information about the audit, please contact Shannon Bassista, Acting Recreation Program Lead, at (208) 373-3845 or by email at sbassista@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.