# 43 C.F.R. § 2932.12 (2026): When may BLM waive the requirement to obtain a permit?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_12

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2932.12 (2026)
- **Heading:** When may BLM waive the requirement to obtain a permit?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 2930: PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS / Subpart 2932: Special Recreation Permits for Commercial Use, Competitive Events, Organized Groups, and Recreation Use in Special Areas / § 2932.12: § 2932.12   When may BLM waive the requirement to obtain a permit?

## Text

We may waive the requirement to obtain a permit if:
(a) The use or event begins and ends on non-public lands or related waters, traverses less than 1 mile of public lands or 1 shoreline mile, and poses no threat of appreciable damage to public land or water resource values;
(b) BLM sponsors or co-sponsors the use. This includes any activity or event that BLM is involved in organizing and hosting, or sharing responsibility for, arranged through authorizing letters or written agreements; or
(c) The use is a competitive event that—
(1) Is not commercial;
(2) Does not award cash prizes;
(3) Is not publicly advertised;
(4) Poses no appreciable risk for damage to public land or related water resource values; and
(5) Requires no specific management or monitoring.
(d) The use is an organized group activity or event that—
(1) Is not commercial;
(2) Is not publicly advertised;
(3) Poses no appreciable risk for damage to public land or related water resource values; and
(4) Requires no specific management or monitoring.

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