The BLM is required to manage
commercial, competitive and organized group recreational uses of
the public lands, and individual use of special areas. The BLM must
assess, evaluate and authorize (permit) activities proposed to be
conducted on public land.
US Code:
16 USC 1131-1136 Name of Law: Wilderness Act
US Code:
43 USC 1701-1787 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and
Management Act
US Code:
16 USC 1241-1251 Name of Law: National Trails System Act
US Code:
16 USC 1271-1287 Name of Law: National Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act
US Code:
16 USC 6801-6814 Name of Law: Federal Lands Recreation
Enhancement Act
The number of annual responses
has increased over the previous period from 1,208 to 1,376. This is
an upward adjustment of 168 that corresponds with an increase in
requests for special recreation permits.
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.