Are current special use permits, leases, Memorandums of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, and contracts affected?
We will convert current special use permits, leases, Memorandums of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, and contracts that are not the appropriate concessions instruments concerning commercial visitor services upon expiration or within 3 years of the date of this Director’s Order. Sec. 17 How does this Order affect lands and waters in Alaska? Alaskan lands and waters are exempt from this Order due to ANILCA provisions. We will administer permits and contracts issued on these refuges under 50 CFR 36 Subpart D and 50 CFR 36 Subpart F. Sec. 18 What is the effective date of this Order? This Order is effective immediately. It will expire on December 31, 2002, unless amended, superseded, or revoked. We will include the provisions of this Order in Part 604 of the Fish and Wildlife Service Manual. /sgd/ K.
