FS-2700-3a Holder-Initiated Revocation of Existing Authorization an

FS-2700-3a (02/2009)

OMB No. 0596-0082

USDA FOREST SERVICE

HOLDER INITIATED REVOCATION OF EXISTING AUTHORIZATION

REQUEST FOR A

SPECIAL-USE PERMIT OR TERM SPECIAL-USE PERMIT

PART I - REQUEST FOR REVOCATION (Completed by current permit holder)

I (We), the undersigned holder(s) of a special-use authorization, dated       authorizing me (us) to occupy and use National Forest System lands for        have

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conveyed all my (our) right, title, and interest in and to the improvements located on the parcel covered by said permit to:

entered into a contract for the sale of the improvements located on the parcel covered by said permit but have retained title to said improvements until completion of payment under said contract with:

New Owner (1):        Address:       

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New Owner (2):        Address:       

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Phone: (   )    -    

Accordingly, I (we) request that the special-use authorization identified above be revoked. I (we) have informed the new owner(s) that (1) the current authorization is not transferable; (2) they must apply for and obtain a new authorization; (3) there are terms and conditions for the use of National Forest System lands; (4) and they must contact the Forest Service prior to acquisition of improvements. The remaining balance of any fees previously paid should be credited to the new owner(s) named above, if an authorization is issued.

Holder (1):        Holder (2):       

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Signature: Signature:

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Date:       (mm/dd/yyyy)

PART II - REQUEST FOR A NEW PERMIT OR TERM PERMIT (Completed by new owner - Requester)

Request is made for a special use authorization to cover the same parcel of land or use covered by the authorization referred to above, and for the same purpose, subject, however, to such new conditions and stipulations as the circumstances may warrant. I (We) acknowledge that this is a request only, and that the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands is not authorized until an authorization is signed and issued by an authorized officer. I (We) also understand that an administrative fee may be charged by the Forest Service to process this request for a new authorization to use or occupy National Forest System lands.

Requester(1):        Phone: (   )    -    

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E - Mail:       

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FAX: (   )    -    

Requester(2):       

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Signature: Date:        (mm/dd/yyyy)

18 U.S.C. § 1001 makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willfully to make to any department or agency of the United States any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations as to any matter within its jurisdiction. Anyone who knowingly or willfully makes or uses any false writing shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

PLEASE ATTACH BILL OF SALE, DEED, OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING PURCHASE OF IMPROVEMENTS

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PART III - REQUEST CHECKLIST (Completed by Administrator/Case Manager)

1. Does the current use and occupancy of National Forest System lands and facilities comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, orders, and policies? If not, what must be done to make the use and occupancy

Yes comply?      

No

2. Is the current use and occupancy of National Forest System lands and facilities being conducted in a manner that is consistent with established standards and guidelines in the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan? If

Yes not, can it be made to be consistent? How?      

No

3. What was the date of last inspection? What is the condition of the authorized area and facilities? (Describe

Yes undesirable or unacceptable conditions that need to be corrected.)      

No

4. Does the requester(s) owe any fees to the Forest Service from a prior or existing special-use authorization? If

Yes yes, identify fees owed.       

No

5. Is the requester(s) qualified to hold an authorization for the subject use and occupancy? If not, why?

Yes      

No

6. Can the requester(s) demonstrate technical and financial capability to undertake the proposed use and

Yes occupancy, and fully comply with all the terms and conditions of the authorization?      

No

7. Is there someone authorized by the requester(s) to sign an authorization, and there is someone willing to accept

Yes the responsibility of the terms and conditions of the authorization?      

No

Remarks:      

Signature of Administrator /Case Manager:       Date:       (mm/dd/yyyy)

PART IV - AUTHORIZED OFFICER

The request and/or requester do not meet the criteria identified in Part III of this form. Therefore, I will not approve

this request to issue an authorization to use or occupy National Forest System lands for the use(s) described in

Part I of this form.

The request and the requester meet the criteria identified in Part III of this form. Therefore, I approve this request

to issue an authorization to use or occupy National Forest System lands for the use(s) described in Part I of this

form.

Signature: _____________________________ Title:       Date:       (mm/dd/yyyy)