# 36 CFR § 51.2: What is the policy underlying concessions contracts?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-51.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 51.2
- **Heading:** What is the policy underlying concessions contracts?
- **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

It is the policy of the Congress and the Secretary that visitor services in park areas may be provided only under carefully controlled safeguards against unregulated and indiscriminate use so that visitation will not unduly impair park values and resources. Development of visitor services in park areas will be limited to locations that are consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of the resources and values of the park area. It is also the policy of the Congress and the Secretary of the Interior that development of visitor services in park areas must be limited to those as are necessary and appropriate for public use and enjoyment of the park area in which they are located.

## 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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