- (a) The bureau shall review all GIA applications within 15 business days of the deadlines established in Ncr 843.04, with recommendations from the OHRV or snowmobile advisory committee, and shall recommend approval or denial of GIA to the bureau chief. In making a decision the bureau chief shall consider the advisory committees’ input.
(b) The bureau chief shall approve an application if:
- (1) Significant control over the trail or project area is shown, such as landowner permission and equipment for project;
- (2) Adequate resources are available to support the project, such as snowfall, land for development, and nearby services to assist trail users;
- (3) Anticipated levels of trail use can justify expenditures;
- (4) Needs of the area and trail system are met;
- (5) The project area is accessible to the public trail user;
- (6) Public facilities are available, such as parking, fuel, lodging, and food;
- (7) Environmental impacts are minimized and natural features are preserved where possible;
- (8) All applicable statutes and rules with previous GIA projects have been complied with; and
- (9) The applicant maintains professional and courteous relationships with local municipalities, landowners, adjacent clubs, and the public that shows cooperation and consideration of all land users and public trail funds.
- (c) Following approval of an application, the bureau chief shall forward to the applicant, a GIA agreement for signature by the trail administrator.
- (d) The signed GIA agreement shall be returned to the bureau for execution.
Source. #14293, eff 6-25-25, EXPIRES: 6-25-35