In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2023
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2020
407
0
407
2,455
0
1,597
145,760
0
131,760
The BLM uses the information to determine whether private citizens, State and local governments,and businesses are qualified to use, occupy, or develop the public lands under certain conditions. The land uses that may be authorized are: agricultural development, residential, recreation concessions, business, industrial, and commercial.
US Code:
43 USC 1181a and 1181b
Name of Law: Oregon and California Railrood and Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands Act
US Code:
43 USC 1732
Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act
The adjustments resulted in a total increase (approximately $14,000) based on the BLM's 2020 Cost Recovery Schedule which is currently $130 in fixed application processing fees, and a decrease in processing fees from $80 to $0 for State and local governments. The increase in burden hours for the Private Sector/Typical respondents from 1 to 4 hours resulted in the 858 hours of increased burden.
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.