Compatibility determinations are required for all economic and public-use
activities, as well as for recreational and educational facilities provided
by the refuge and for refuge management economic activities. Compatibility
determinations are not required for refuge management activities such
as scientific studies, or surveys; historic preservation activities;
law enforcement activities; and maintenance of refuge management facilities,
structures, and improvements.
Economic uses must contribute to achieving refuge purposes and the
mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
We reevaluate compatibility determinations for existing wildlife-dependent
recreational uses when we prepare or revise a comprehensive conservation
plan, or every 15 years, whichever is sooner. We reevaluate other uses
every 10 years, or sooner if conditions change or significant new information
relative to the use and its effects becomes available.
