Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments (43 CFR 2569)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form BLM No. AK-2469 Allotment Application – Form BLM No. AK-2469 (43 CFR 2569.402 and 2569.404) - Individuals Form	New
1004-New SSA AK Vets final 06222020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-06-22
BLM No AK-2469 AK Native Vet Application Form 04142020 .pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-19
43 USC §1629g as of 06182020.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-19
Pub L No 116-9 as of 03122019.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-06-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
242346	Appeals of BLM Decisions (43 CFR 2569.502, 2569.503, and 2569.801) - Individuals	New
242345	Substitute Selections and Requests for Partial Adjudication (2569.502 and 43 CFR 2569.503) - Individuals	New
242344	Substitute Selections – Multiple Applications on Same Lands (43 CFR 2569.502) - Individuals	New
242343	Correcting Errors in Survey-related Documents (43 CFR 2569.501) - Individuals	New
242342	Correcting Technical Errors on Applications (43 CFR 2569.410) - Individuals	New
242341	State/Native Corporation Relinquishments (43 CFR 2569.405) - Individuals	New
242340	Allotment Application – Form BLM No. AK-2469 (43 CFR 2569.402 and 2569.404) - Individuals Form	New
242339	Request for 2-year Extension of Application Deadline (43 CFR 2569.401 and 2569.507) - Individuals	New
242338	Appointment of Personal Representative/Guardian/Attorney-in-fact (43 CFR 2569.303 and 2569.404) - Individuals	New
242337	Provide Proof of Eligibility (43 CFR 2569.302) - Individuals	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1004-0216	ICR Reference No: 202006-1004-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No: NPRM RIN 1004-AE66
Title: Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments (43 CFR 2569)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/10/2020
Terms of Clearance: OMB expects that when the final rule ICR comes in, BLM will have coordinated with VA on form #DD214 and on the descriptive language for how VA will provide support for this ICR to veterans. In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is filing comment and withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the proposed rulemaking and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR. Lastly, the supporting statement submitted at final rule stage should include any changes that occurred between the proposed and final rule related to this ICR.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to issue regulations to allow certain Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans (Eligible Individuals) and their heirs to apply for land allotments under Section 1119 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, Pub. L. No. 116-9 (Section 1119). This is a brand new program. The Native Allotment Adjudicators within the BLM’s existing Alaska Conveyance Program would use the information collections to: (1) Determine whether the applicants or their heirs are Eligible Individuals; (2) Determine whether court-appointed representatives and attorneys-in-fact have authority to represent Eligible Individuals; (3) Determine whether chosen allotments are available for conveyance; and (4) Ultimately issue Certificates of Allotment. The following authorities necessitate this collection of information: • Open season for certain Alaska Native veterans for allotments, 43 U.S.C. Section 1629g-1(b)(2) • 43 CFR 2569.40

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 116 - 9 119 Name of Law: John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act
   US Code: 43 USC 1629g-1(b)(2) Name of Law: Open season for certain Alaska Native veterans for allotments
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1004-AE66	Proposed rulemaking	85 FR 41495	07/10/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 10

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Appointment of Personal Representative/Guardian/Attorney-in-fact (43 CFR 2569.303 and 2569.404) - Individuals
Request for 2-year Extension of Application Deadline (43 CFR 2569.401 and 2569.507) - Individuals
Allotment Application – Form BLM No. AK-2469 (43 CFR 2569.402 and 2569.404) - Individuals	BLM No. AK-2469	Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veteran Land Allotment Application
Appeals of BLM Decisions (43 CFR 2569.502, 2569.503, and 2569.801) - Individuals
Provide Proof of Eligibility (43 CFR 2569.302) - Individuals
State/Native Corporation Relinquishments (43 CFR 2569.405) - Individuals
Correcting Technical Errors on Applications (43 CFR 2569.410) - Individuals
Correcting Errors in Survey-related Documents (43 CFR 2569.501) - Individuals
Substitute Selections – Multiple Applications on Same Lands (43 CFR 2569.502) - Individuals
Substitute Selections and Requests for Partial Adjudication (2569.502 and 43 CFR 2569.503) - Individuals

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection of information in conjunction with NRPM RIN 1004-AE66.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $484,283

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/10/2020

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