FS-2200-017 Application for Term Private Land Grazing Permit

USDA Forest Service FS-2200-017 (v08-2018)

OMB No. 0596-0003 (Exp. 9/30/2018)

Application for Term Private Land Grazing Permit

(Reference FSM 2230 and FSH 2209.13)

NOTE: The information requested on this form is voluntary; however, all the data requested is necessary if you wish to be considered as a qualified applicant for a grazing permit. The data is requested under authority of 5 USC 301, 36 CFR 222.3.

Section A (To be completed by Applicant)

I,

     

of

     

(Name of Applicant)

(Mailing Address including Zip Code)

do hereby offer to the Forest Service the exclusive grazing use of the privately owned or controlled lands described below in return for a permit to graze livestock on adjacent National Forest System lands as follows:

LIVESTOCK

PERIOD OF USE

Number

Kind

Class

From

To

GRAZING ALLOTMENT

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

It is fully understood and agreed that a grazing permit, if issued and accepted pursuant to this application, may be cancelled or suspended, in whole or in part for: (a) failure to comply with the terms and conditions in the grazing permit, regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture on which the permit is based, or annual operating or other instructions of Authorized Officers issued pursuant to the permit; (b) knowingly and willfully making a false statement or representation in this application; (c) conviction for failure to comply with Federal laws or regulations or State and local laws relating to livestock control and to protection of air, water, soil and vegetation, fish and wildlife, and other environmental values when exercising the grazing use authorized by the permit; or (d) because the National Forest System lands or other lands under Forest Service control described in the permit are no longer available for grazing. It is also fully understood and agreed that a grazing permit, if issued pursuant to this application, may be modified to conform to current situations brought about by changes in law, regulations, executive orders, allotment management plans, land management planning or other management needs. A permit issued pursuant to this application may also be modified because of resource conditions or permittee request. Upon issuance of a grazing permit, the Forest Service shall be authorized to enter the applicant’s privately owned or controlled lands described below at any time during the term of the permit in order to ensure that permitted livestock grazing is being conducted in conformance with applicable federal law and regulation, and the terms and conditions of the grazing permit.

The following statements and representations constitute a part of this application for a term private land grazing permit:

1. I own or lease (Check one) and seek grazing authorization for

     

head of cattle,

     

head of horses,

and/or

     

head of sheep branded and earmarked as follows:

SHEEP BRAND

2. I own or control the following land, in the

     

Allotment(s), more particularly

described below, which I offer as the basis for a Term Private Land Grazing Permit.

LANDS OWNED

LANDS LEASED

Legal Subdivision

Section

Township

Range

Acres

Legal Subdivision

Section

Township

Range

Acres

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Total Acres Owned

     

Total Acres Leased

     

Signature of Applicant      

Title      

Date      

Section B (To be completed by Recommending Officer)

1. I have verified the applicant’s ownership and/or control of these lands. Yes No

2. The estimated grazing capacity of the foregoing privately owned or controlled lands offered by the applicant to the Forest Service is

     

AUMs.

The number, kind, and class of livestock, period of use, and grazing allotment on which the livestock are recommended to graze are as entered below.

LIVESTOCK

PERIOD OF USE

Number

Kind

Class

From

To

GRAZING ALLOTMENT

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Remarks:

Signature of Recommending Officer      

Name (Print)      

Title      

Date      

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Instructions for Completion of Form FS-2200-017, Application for Term Private Land Grazing Permit

(Reference FSM 2230 and FSH 2209.13)

Section A

Applicant – Enter Name of entity who is applying for a permit.

Address – Enter address of entity who is applying for a permit.

Livestock Number– Enter the number of animals being applied for.

Livestock Kind – Enter the appropriate livestock kind.

Livestock Class – Enter the appropriate livestock class.

Period of Use. (From/To) – Enter dates (mm/dd) of the period being applied for.

Grazing Allotment(s) – Enter the complete name of the allotment(s) the applied for use would occur on.

1. Own or Lease – Check the appropriate box.

Head of Cattle – Enter the number of Cattle owned and seeking authorization for.

Head of Horses – Enter the number of Horses owned and seeking authorization for.

Head of Sheep – Enter the number of Sheep owned and seeking authorization for.

Brand and Earmark

Draw on the right and or left ear the earmark used.

Draw on the right and/or left cow the brand used.

Draw on the right and/or left horse the brand used

Draw in the block the sheep brand used.

2. Grazing Allotment(s) – Enter the complete name of the allotment(s) the land is within.

Lands Owned Subdivision – Enter the legal subdivision.

Section – Enter the section.

Township – Enter the township.

Range – Enter the range.

Acres – Enter the number of acres.

Total Acres – Enter the total of acres described.

Lands Leased Subdivision – Enter the legal subdivision.

Section – Enter the section.

Township – Enter the township.

Range – Enter the range.

Acres – Enter the number of acres.

Total Acres – Enter the total of acres described.

Signature of Applicant – Enter the complete full name of the permit holder applying for the Permit.

Title – Enter the title of the person applying for the permit.

Date – Enter the date of signature.

Section B

1. Verification – Check the appropriate box.

2. Estimated Capacity – Enter the estimated capacity in AUMs.

Livestock Number– Enter the number of animals recommended for approval.

Livestock Kind – Enter the appropriate livestock kind.

Livestock Class – Enter the appropriate livestock class.

Period of Use. (From/To) – Enter dates (mm/dd) of the period recommended for approval.

Grazing Allotment(s) – Enter the complete name of the allotment(s) the recommended for approved occupancy.

Remarks - Enter any pertinent Remarks.

Signature of Recommending Officer – Enter the official signature of the Recommending official

Name (Print) – Print the name of the recommending official.

Title – Enter the official Title of the recommending official

Date – Enter the date that the recommendation was submitted.

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