Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department
Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites
Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Section 3-8 - Process for Removal of Designation

(a) The Department may remove from designation any lands used an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility. These lands may be removed from designation when the lands are considered to be no longer needed for recreational or cultural purposes and when the requirements in Section 2 are met.

(b) The process for removal of the designation of Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility shall begin with a nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the Department. The nomination/request may be initiated by the Department.

(c) The nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The review shall include an evaluation of the condition of the Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility and the following criteria: geographic considerations, significant features, economic considerations, support, and suitability.

(d) The Senior Management Team shall forward its recommendation to the Department Director and the Commission. After its review, the Commission shall provide its recommendation to the Director. These recommendations shall include whether the land is suitable for removal from designation.

(e) Following the receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Department Director shall make his decision and shall forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational purposes.