Concession Contracts

This rule amends 36 CFR Part 51, the National Park Service (NPS) regulations concerning NPS concession contracts, to comply with the requirements of Title IV of the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 (the 1998 Act). The 1998 Act provides new legislative authorities, policies and procedures for the solicitation, award and administration of concession contracts by NPS. This rule was published as proposed for public comment in the Federal Register as a matter of policy on June 30, 1999. NPS provided a 60-day public comment period on the proposed rule. This was extended by 45 days upon public request. NPS has fully considered all public comments received and considers this final rule to be lawful, consistent with the policies of Congress as expressed in the 1998 Act, and as accommodating to the concerns of commenters as possible in light of the legal and administrative responsibilities of NPS under the 1998 Act and other applicable authorities.