To amend the National Park Service Concessions Policy Act to clarify management of concessioners who solely operate outfitter services for backcountry recreation in the National Park System.
National Park Outfitters Concessions Act - Amends the National Park Service Concessions Policy Act to establish a standard franchise fee for outfitter concessions independently of concessions with possessory interests. Exempts such concessioners from any across-the-board increase in franchise fees.
Gives preference for contract renewal to such outfitter concessioners with a demonstrated record of safety and performance in their respective guiding specialty.
Authorizes them to assign, transfer, or relinquish their permits and their non-possessory interest to a qualified person(s).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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