EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
APPENDIX N
SPECIAL EVENTS
N-1. General. Consideration will be given to permitting special events at Corps lakes such as
water carnivals, fishing tournaments, boat regattas, music festivals, dramatic presentations and
other special recreational programs of interest to the general public.
N-2. Permit Applications. The sponsoring agency must obtain a receipt/permit (ENG Form
4457) from the operations project manager prior to the event date. Reservations for the use of
Corps facilities to host a special event may be obtained in person or by phone from the Corps
Operations Project Manager or his/her representative. The receipt/permit will describe the nature
of the event, the starting and closing date, the location or area desired for the event, and any other
pertinent data.
9-B-3. Qualifications for Permit. In order to qualify for a special event permit, the event must
contribute to the enjoyment of the public and comply with established land use classifications.
a. The following requirements will be attached to the receipt/permit issued to the
sponsoring agency:
(1) The right to charge is based on the sponsor providing parking assistance, adequate
policing for crowd supervision and control, and other services required for the health and welfare
of the visitor. The sponsoring agency must meet bonding, insurance, and other requirements
unique to the local area.
(2) No costs shall accrue to the government.
(3) Private use of the project lands will not preempt public use of project recreational
resources.
(4) The permitted site will be fully restored to prior conditions by the permittee. A
performance bond may be provided to cover potential damages and maintenance cost. Forty-
eight hours will be allowed in which to clear the permitted site after the event closes.
(5) The operations project manager will determine the number of hours per day the event
may take place, however, the permit will be limited to four days with a prohibition against holiday
use. District commanders may make special exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
(6) Collection of any funds in connection with the event must be approved by the district
commander prior to issuance of the permit. Collections of entry fees in excess of actual total
costs will be paid to the Corps for legal disposal unless surplus proceeds are used for benefit to
the project. A collection cost analysis will be provided by the sponsor within 30 days following
the event. The government reserves the right to audit the sponsor's records.
(7) Concession permits may be granted to requesting organizations only in the absence of
a licensed concessionaire at the permitted site or the concessionaire's inability to supply the needs
of the proposed activity.
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