# 36 CFR § 51.1: What does this part cover?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 51.1
- **Heading:** What does this part cover?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER I—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > PART 51—CONCESSION CONTRACTS > Subpart A—Authority and Purpose

## Text

This part covers the solicitation, award, and administration of concession contracts. The Director solicits, awards and administers concession contracts on behalf of the Secretary under the authority of the Act of August 25, 1916, as amended and supplemented, 16 U.S.C. 1 et seq. and Title IV of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-391). The purpose of concession contracts is to authorize persons (concessioners) to provide visitor services in park areas. All concession contracts are to be consistent with the requirements of this part. In accordance with section 403 of the 1998 Act, the Director will utilize concession contracts to authorize the provision of visitor services in park areas, except as may otherwise be authorized by law. For example, the Director may enter into commercial use authorizations under section 418 of the 1998 Act and may enter into agreements with non-profit organizations for the sale of interpretive materials and conduct of interpretive programs for a fee or charge in park areas. In addition, the Director may, as part of an interpretive program agreement otherwise authorized by law, authorize a non-profit organization to provide incidental visitor services that are necessary for the conduct of the interpretive program. Nothing in this part amends, supersedes, or otherwise affects any provision of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) relating to revenue-producing visitor services.

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 51.1 § 51.1 What does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.2 § 51.2 What is the policy underlying concessions contracts?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.3 § 51.3 How are terms defined in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.3.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.4 § 51.4 How will the Director invite the general public to apply for the award of a concession contract and how will the Director determine when to issue a prospectus for a new concession opportunity where no prior concession services had been provided?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.5 § 51.5 What information will the prospectus include?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.5.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.6 § 51.6 Will a concession contract be developed for a particular potential offeror?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.6.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.7 § 51.7 How will information be provided to a potential offeror after the prospectus is issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.7.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.8 § 51.8 Where will the Director publish the notice of availability of the prospectus?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.9 § 51.9 How do I get a copy of the prospectus?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.9.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.10 § 51.10 How long will I have to submit my proposal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.11 § 51.11 May the Director amend, extend, or cancel a prospectus of solicitation?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.11.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.12 § 51.12 Are there any other additional procedures that I must follow to apply for a concession contract?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.13 § 51.13 When will the Director determine if proposals are responsive?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.13.md)
- [36 CFR § 51.14 § 51.14 What happens if no responsive proposals are submitted?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.14.md)

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