§ 291.22. Becoming an approved repository.
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/us/cfr/t36/s§ 291.22·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)A repository identified during the permit application process in § 291.14 must be approved to receive collections by the Authorized Officer as follows:
(1)A repository must meet the minimum requirements in § 291.23 in order to be approved.
(2)A repository must agree in writing that collections:
(i)Remain the property of the Federal government;
(ii)Will be preserved for the public in accordance with § 291.24;
(iii)Will be made available for scientific research and public education; and
(iv)That specific locality data will not be released except in accordance with § 291.6.
(b)The Authorized Officer and the repository official may enter into a formal agreement that explains the responsibilities of the parties for the curation of the collection in accordance with § 291.26.
(c)The repository must agree in writing to periodic inventory and inspection of the collections as described in § 291.25.
(d)Prior to depositing the collection, an Agency paleontologist in consultation with the repository official will determine the content of the collection to be curated based on scientific principles and expertise. A copy of the final catalog will be provided by the repository to the Authorized Officer.
(e)A repository approved by a Federal agency or bureau may be considered an approved repository by the Forest Service.