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36 CFR §18.4

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Before leasing property in a park area under this part, the Director must determine that:
  1. (a)The lease will not result in degradation of the purposes and values of the park area;
  2. (b)The lease will not deprive the park area of property necessary for appropriate park protection, interpretation, visitor enjoyment, or administration of the park area;
  3. (c)The lease contains such terms and conditions as will assure the leased property will be used for activity and in a manner that are consistent with the purposes established by law for the park area in which the property is located;
  4. (d)The lease is compatible with the programs of the National Park Service;
  5. (e)The lease is for rent at least equal to the fair market value rent of the leased property as described in § 18.5;
  6. (f)The proposed activities under the lease are not subject to authorization through a concession contract, commercial use authorization or similar instrument; and
  7. (g)If the lease is to include historic property, the lease will adequately insure the preservation of the historic property.