We may waive the requirement to obtain a permit if:

1. (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;
2. (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

3. (c) The use is a competitive event that—

   1. (1) Is not commercial;
   2. (2) Does not award cash prizes;
   3. (3) Is not publicly advertised;
   4. (4) Poses no appreciable risk for damage to public land or related water resource values; and
   5. (5) Requires no specific management or monitoring.

4. (d) The use is an organized group activity or event that—

   1. (1) Is not commercial;
   2. (2) Is not publicly advertised;
   3. (3) Poses no appreciable risk for damage to public land or related water resource values; and
   4. (4) Requires no specific management or monitoring.