BLM collects from holders of
rights-of-way for communications sites on public lands the identity
and type of use of any tenants. This information enables BLM to
meet its statutory responsibility to collect annually from
communication site grant holders the fair market value of the
right-of-way. BLM uses the information to calculate the annual rent
for the facility, based on the highest value use in the
facility.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.