OMB control number

Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10)

OMB 1024-0022 · DOI/NPS.

OMB 1024-0022

The Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application, Form 10-404, and the Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag, Form 10-404A, are used to implement the NPS Backcountry/Wilderness Permit reservation and issuance process to provide access into backcountry and wilderness areas where registration is required or limits are imposed in accordance with regulations. The backcountry/wilderness permit permitting process enhances the ability of the National Park Service (NPS) to issue hazard warnings, closure notification, conduct search and rescue efforts, promote Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, and provide mission-based visitor and resource protection.

The latest form for Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit (36 CFR 1.5, 1.6, and 2.10) expires 2027-10-31 and is listed under ICR 202306-1024-003.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Latest forms, documents, and information collections
DocumentType
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (private)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404AK 10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (invididual)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404A 10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector)Form and Instruction
Form 10-404 10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals)Form and Instruction
1024-0022 30-day FRN 9-15-23 88 FR 63603.pdf Supplementary Document
43 USC 1701 (FLREA).pdf Supplementary Document
16 U.S.C 1131-1136 National Wilderness Preservation System.pdf Supplementary Document
36 CFR 1 and 2.pdf Supplementary Document
54 U.S.C 100101.pdf Supplementary Document
ANICLA STATUTE-94-Pg2371.pdf Supplementary Document
1024-0022 60-day FRN 11-30-22 87 FR 73776.pdf Supplementary Document
1024-0022 NPSBWUP SSA 8-10-2023.docxSupporting Statement A
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov) Form and Instruction
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (private) Form and Instruction
10-404AK Alaska Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (invididual) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Gov) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Private) Form and Instruction
10-404A Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Hangtag (Individual) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Gov.) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Private Sector) Form and Instruction
10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals) Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

Historical document collections
ReferenceFilingReceivedConcludedAction
202306-1024-003 Revision of a currently approved collection 2023-09-19
202006-1024-004 Revision of a currently approved collection 2020-08-03 Approved with change
201704-1024-002 Revision of a currently approved collection 2017-05-26 Approved without change
201402-1024-001 Revision of a currently approved collection 2014-02-26 Approved with change
201008-1024-002 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2010-11-29 Approved without change
200705-1024-006 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2007-06-25 Approved without change
200404-1024-001 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2004-04-22 Approved without change
200011-1024-001 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2000-11-29 Approved without change
199706-1024-002 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 1997-06-30 Approved without change
199406-1024-002 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 1994-06-30 Approved without change
199106-1024-002 Revision of a currently approved collection 1991-06-13 Approved without change
198812-1024-001 Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection 1988-12-14 Approved without change
198508-1024-001 Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection 1985-08-06 Approved without change
198201-1024-001 New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) 1982-01-11 Approved without change

OMB Details

10-404 Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit Application (Individuals)

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism

Information collection instruments
FormNameElectronic accessType
Form 10-404Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit ApplicationPaper OnlyForm and instruction

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