How to apply:

Applications for use under this program must be received by the Moab Field Office by January 11, 2013.

The application materials may be sent by any of the following methods:

• Email completed forms to jLjones@blm.gov
• Fax completed forms to 435-259-2158
• Mail completed forms to: Jennifer Jones, BLM, 82 East Dogwood, Moab, UT 84532

Once the application deadline is closed, there will be no additional applications accepted.

1.    BLM form 2930-1 application form

2.    Operating plan

3.    Supporting documents (certificates, guide licenses, company registration, etc.)

4.    Program information (is adaptive equipment used, existing programs, etc.)

5.    A certificate of liability insurance listing the United States Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management as additionally insured.

Access Program Specifics:

There are 35 non-overlapping, one week use permits beginning Monday March 4, 2013 and ending Sunday November 3, 2013. Applicants may request up to three, non-consecutive, one week periods as part of this program. The applicant should list their three requested periods in order of priority.

Partnerships:

The Moab BLM is partnering with Utah State Parks, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands and Utah Outfitters and Guide Organization to offer this unique opportunity.

Requirements:

Adaptive sports groups, educational non-profit or institutional entities that are awarded use through this Access Program are required to meet all State of Utah boating safety, insurance, ‘carrying passengers for hire’  and resource protection laws. 

In addition, those entities awarded launches are required to abide by the Moab BLM river stipulations. A post use report must be submitted to the Moab BLM within 30 days after the last trip is complete.

In an effort to support this program, the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has waived their $200 Right of Entry fee. All entities that are awarded use through this program must submit the following to: 

Alison McCluskey

Wildland-Urban Interface/Sovereign Lands Coordinator

Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands

1165 South Highway 191, Suite 6
Moab, UT 84532

1. Right of Entry application

2. $50.00 check to Forestry, Fire and State Lands for the non-refundable application fee (R652-41-700)

3. Proof of liability insurance for $1 million identifying Forestry, Fire and State Lands as co-insured

Fees:

The BLM fee is $5.00 per person/per day.

No renewal rights or status in excess of the specified permit duration would be recognized under this Access Program for participating entities.