43 CFR § 429.9 - What should I do before filing an application?

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title: "43 CFR § 429.9 - What should I do before filing an application?"
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title_name: "Public Lands: Interior"
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section_name: "What should I do before filing an application?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "USE OF BUREAU OF RECLAMATION LAND, FACILITIES, AND WATERBODIES"
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regulatory_source: "73 FR 74335, Dec. 5, 2008, unless otherwise noted."
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# 429.9 What should I do before filing an application?

Before filing an application, it is important that you contact the local Reclamation office to discuss your proposed use. This discussion can help expedite your application process.