What is the review process, and where do I submit proposals for review?
Proposals are first reviewed by the NAU-Coconino National Forest Research Permit Committee, which consists of an interdisciplinary team of NAU scientists. The purpose of this review is to check proposals for completeness, and place proposals into categories of potential impacts on Forest resources and uses (low, medium, high). Information from proposals will not be shared outside USFS and NAU review committee unless permission is given by the researcher. The review committee may recommend integration of small, similar projects into one proposal to facilitate Forest Service analysis. The evaluation committee will meet with Forest Service staff at least twice each year (January, July) to present proposals that need special permits from the Forest Service, and will help Forest Service staff interpret the purpose and potential impacts of the proposed research. Decision on the need for archaeological clearance and biological evaluation/assessment and approval of the special use permit will
