I was referring to this document that was linked at the bottom of the caching page: http://www-a.blm.gov/nhp/efoia/wo/fy02/im2002-017.html Looks like your link is an updated version. -TDP ----- Original Message ----- From: "Team Tierra Buena" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:03 PM Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] AZ BLM Geocaching Page > I thought the page seemed quite cache-friendly. Reading it, they actually > have no policy (yet) towards geocaching. In fact, at the Federal level, BLM does have a Geocaching policy: "The BLM believes that geocaching is an appropriate casual use of public land. But, as use increases or becomes a management issue in a particular area, the following minimum steps should be taken: 1) try to locate a person or group that is responsible for the cache and have them register the cache with the BLM. Make sure the cache is safe and environmentally sound, 2) prepare an environmental assessment or other appropriate National Environmental Protection Act document, 3) issue a letter of authorization or SRP with special stipulations to mitigate concerns, 4) if sites are not registered within a reasonable amount of time after notification, then the cache should be removed from public land, normally, the cache would be determined to be abandoned property after 72 hours unless the appropriate authorization has been obtained, 5) monitor the use to assess public health and safety and environmental protection issues, 6) if the activity/sport becomes too large and begins to conflict with other authorized use, appropriate steps should be taken to properly manage the activity." And I didn't read anything in the AZ BLM cache page that was inconsistent with that. For the full document: http://www.blm.gov/nhp/efoia/wo/fy03/im2003-182.htm. Steve Team Tierra Buena ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.698 / Virus Database: 455 - Release Date: 6/15/2004