Happy Summer!

My steel storage tank sprung a leak and I am planning to purchase a new slightly smaller

green plastic tank that will blend much nicer with surroundings. In fact, the district

ranger suggested that I paint the old one green, but it sprung major leaks so I have

to replace my tank.

Is it necessary to ask for approval of the new tank since I have the tank allowed on 

my use permit.

thank you so much for your ideas and opinions on this matter.

Melba

949-466-1353

The short answer is yes, you need to obtain permission from the Forest Service to replace your water tank.  The approval process should be fairly simple, it may be a simple as an email request and approval. Be sure to retain the approval in writing (email or letter). Because you already have a water tank listed as an improvement on the face of your permit, approval for replacing the same improvement should be much easier than requesting to add a new improvement.  Be sure to stress your existing tank is leaking and your request is a simple replacement with a tank in the same location that is more environmentally favorable and slightly less capacity. Requesting a tank of greater capacity or a different location might trigger a more extensive approval process.