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<br /> <br />~~ Management of <br />N Noncommercial Use <br />t.:) <br />N <br />~> <br /> <br />, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />A noncommercial trip is one where persons in- <br />involved have the equipment and expertise to <br />run a river on their own (without a hired guide). <br />All of the trip expenses are shared equally <br />by the participants. None of the trip partici- <br />pants acquire any money or financial gain (new <br />equipment, etc.) above actual trip costs. <br />Members of such a trip could range from a few <br />individuals that come together for the purpose <br />of running a river to a group that is organized <br />for running rivers or is organized for other <br />purposes and runs rivers only incidentally. <br />one shares costs and duties. The total annual <br />noncommercial use level will be 54,450 user <br />days. During the summer season, a total of <br />43,920 user days will be permitted. During <br />the winter season, a total of 10,530 user days <br />will be permitted. <br />All noncommercial groups must obtain a <br />permit from the NPS to schedule a river trip. <br />Permit applications will be accepted any time, <br />and permits will be granted on a first-come, <br />first-serve basis. <br />Noncommercial trip leaders are required to <br />have experience on comparable whitewater trips and <br />knowledge of the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado <br />River. <br />Noncommercial trips must comply with all pro- <br />visions of the River Management Plan. Prior to <br />departure, noncommercial users will attend an <br />orientation program at Lees Ferry to familiarize <br />them with provisions of the plan. <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />