Section 291.22 - Becoming an approved repository(a) A repository identified during the permit application process in § 291.14 must be approved to receive collections by the Authorized Officer as follows: (1) A repository must meet the minimum requirements in § 291.23 in order to be approved.(2) A repository must agree in writing that collections:(i) Remain the property of the Federal government;(ii) Will be preserved for the public in accordance with § 291.24 ;(iii) Will be made available for scientific research and public education; and(iv) That specific locality data will not be released except in accordance with § 291.6 .(b) The Authorized Officer and the repository official may enter into a formal agreement that explains the responsibilities of the parties for the curation of the collection in accordance with § 291.26 .(c) The repository must agree in writing to periodic inventory and inspection of the collections as described in § 291.25 .(d) Prior to depositing the collection, an Agency paleontologist in consultation with the repository official will determine the content of the collection to be curated based on scientific principles and expertise. A copy of the final catalog will be provided by the repository to the Authorized Officer.(e) A repository approved by a Federal agency or bureau may be considered an approved repository by the Forest Service.