Individuals with physical impairments are eligible to receive a Letter of Permission (LOP) to operate an ambulatory assistance vehicle (AAV) — such as a golf cart, ATV, or UTV — on Corps property to gain access to a boat dock or the shoreline.
Access Limitations: Accessibility will be limited to a permitted maximum six-foot wide path or via a previously licensed road. A LOP for AAV use is not available on lands classified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas.
Step 1 — Submit a Request Letter
The applicant must submit a letter of request for a LOP. The request must include:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Location (dock address or shoreline access point)
- A detailed explanation for the need of the permit
Step 2 — Provide Documentation of Physical Impairment
The applicant must also include documentation of the physical impairment. Acceptable documentation includes any one of the following:
- A document issued by a Federal agency attesting that the individual has been medically determined eligible to receive benefits as a result of blindness or permanent disability
- An official identification card or certification issued by a state government identifying the individual as permanently disabled
- An identification card issued by a national or state organization of, by, or for disabled persons identifying the individual as permanently disabled
- A statement signed by a licensed physician attesting to the individual’s permanent disability, with the nature of the disability explained in detail
Step 3 — Submit Your Request
You may submit your letter and documentation by mail, in person, or by email (documents must be attached as a PDF — do not include sensitive information in the body of the email):
Terms & Conditions of the Letter of Permission (LOP)
The Table Rock Lake Project Office will mail the approved LOP to the applicant. This LOP serves as proof of permission. The following terms apply:
- The LOP is granted to the applicant only and is non-transferable
- Only golf carts, ATVs, or UTVs are allowed
- The vehicle will only be driven on the designated permitted path
- This permit is granted for access to the applicant’s boat dock or shoreline only
- The access path must comply with the conditions in the SMP for a pedestrian foot path
- Applicants must own land adjacent to public land or have legal access
- Applicant must have a copy of their LOP readily available at all times as proof of permission