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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
EASTERN REGION (REGION 9)
MILWAUKEE, WI
FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 30 – GRAZING AND LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT SYSTEM
Supplement No.: R9RO 2230-2014-3
Effective Date: April 18, 2014
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: KATHLEEN ATKINSON
Regional Forester
Date Approved: 4/17/2014
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and
calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with this
supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document. The last supplement to
this Handbook was 2210-2014-2 to Chapter 10.
New Document
R9RO 2230-2014-3
2 Pages
Superseded Document(s)
R9RO 2230-2007-3
2 Pages
Digest: In order by code, summarize the main additions, revisions, or removal of direction
incorporated in this supplement.
Entire Supplement – Reissues entire supplement with minor changes in format and content.
R9 RO SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: X/XX/2014
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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FSM 2200 – RANGE MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 30 – GRAZING AND LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT SYSTEM
2231 – GRAZING PERMITS WITH TERM STATUS (EXCEPT GRAZING
AGREEMENTS)
2231.2 – Requirements For Permits With Term Status
2231.22 – Qualification Requirements
2231.22a – Term Permits
Private land used in conjunction with the permitted use will be known as “base property.” The
permittee must own, in fee, base property with livestock handling facilities upon it such as
fences, corrals, waters, forage, etc. There is no acreage requirement. Forests may designate an
acreage requirement through Forest Supplements.
In instances where the permittee sells all or part of his base property which would disqualify him
for a grazing permit, he will be given one year after the sale of base property to meet the Forest
standard. Notice of the base property requirement and a one-year “grace” period will be given
the permittee in writing.
If the permittee wishes to waive his permit back to the government in favor of the purchaser
reference 2209.13, Chapter 10 Sec. 13.1 – Changes in Ownership.
2238 - GRAZING FEES
Rules governing fees for grazing use and occupancy of National Forest System lands in the
Eastern United States (Region 9) can be found in FSH 2209.13 - Grazing Permit Administration
Handbook, Chapter 80 and 36 CFR 222.53.
2238.1 – Application of Grazing Fees
2238.11 – Payment of Grazing Fees
2238.11g – Refunds and Credits
Failure to use the range because of personal convenience in moving or marketing livestock is not
an acceptable reason for granting a credit or a refund.
2238.12 - Extension of Use
An extension of use must be approved and paid for in advance at the current year’s rate. Unapproved use will be assessed at the unauthorized use rate.
R9 RO SUPPLEMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE: X/XX/2014
DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed
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CHAPTER 30 – GRAZING AND LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT SYSTEM
2238.2 – Grazing Fee Systems
2238.24 – National Forests and Land Utilization Projects in the Eastern United
States (Region 9)
No Bid Allotment – If qualified sealed bids are not received, and it is determined by the
authorized officer that it would be a benefit to the government to manage the vegetation by
livestock, the authorized officer reserves the right to conduct an oral auction or issue a Term
Permit on a first come first serve basis to the first one meeting sub-regional minimum bid
requirements.
If local allotment conditions do not warrant minimum bid requirements, a local minimum bid
value may be established for that allotment at fair market value, where sufficient data exists on
comparable, local lease rates for similar private grazing lands. Sufficient data may be
established through documented local interviews, state agriculture lease rate data, county
extension recommendations or public auction. If new minimum bid criteria is met or exceeded, a
Term or Livestock-Use Permit may be issued. The Grazing Fee Credit procedures should be
applied to the allotment to enhance ecosystem health.