State Parks & Cultural Resources Department

Recreation - Concessions, Leasing

Effective Date: 11/04/2019 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 024.0012.2.11042019

Chapter 2

Definitions

Section 1. Definitions.

(a) “CFR” means the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) “Commission” means the Wyoming Parks and Cultural Resources Commission. (c) “Concessionaire” means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or entity who provides the general public with services, products, facilities and programs. The Concessionaire is representative of the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails in providing enjoyment, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the general public. The term Concessionaire is inclusive of the business and all its staff members. (d) “Contract” means the formal written agreement which may be a lease, license, permit, or subcontract between the Concessionaire and Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails. (e) “Department” refers to the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. (f) “Department Director” means the Director of the Department. (g) “Division” means the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails. (h) “Division Director” or “Division Administrator” means the Administrator of the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails. (i) “Concessions Manager” means the Division staff member assigned to management of the statewide concession program. (j) “Lessee” means the individual, corporation, partnership, association or entity who leases improved or unimproved lands from the State of Wyoming. (k) “MA” mean a Management Agreement between the Division and Reclamation. (i) On January 11, 2016, the Division entered into an MA with Reclamation that permits the Division to assume responsibility of administering lands and facilities at five Wyoming Area Reclamation Reservoirs including Buffalo Bill, Boysen, Glendo, Guernsey and Seminoe. (ii) On April 29, 2016, the Division entered into an MA with Reclamation that permits the Division to assume responsibility of administering lands and facilities at Keyhole Reservoir, a Dakotas Area Reclamation Reservoir.

(l) “Park” is an all inclusive statement to mean any or all state parks, archaeological sites, recreation areas and/or historic sites.

(m) “Park Master Plan” means the individual plan written for the management and development of a specific park or historic site within the State of Wyoming. A copy of the plan is available from the Park Superintendent of each park.

(n) “RFP” means a Request for Proposal issued by the Division that solicits proposals from individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations or entities to operate and/or manage certain concession opportunities.

(o) “Reclamation” means the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.