Competitive Processes, Terms, and Conditions for Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy Development
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
06/09/2023
03/31/2023
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2023
3,042
0
3,042
47,112
0
47,112
2,182,302
0
2,180,808
This Control Number enables the BLM to collect information that is necessary to authorize and manage rights-of-way for solar and wind energy, oil and gas pipelines, and electric transmission lines with a capacity of 100 Kilovolts (kV) or more. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting that OMB renew this Control Number for an additional three years. Some of the collection activities require the use of Standard Form 299 (SF-299), "Application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on Federal Lands" (OMB control number 0596-0082) which is administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
US Code:
30 USC 185
Name of Law: Section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act
US Code:
43 USC 1734
Name of Law: Section 304 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
US Code:
43 USC 1761 - 1771
Name of Law: Subchapter V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
US Code:
43 USC 1701(a)(9)
Name of Law: Section 102(a)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
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.
Request to Assign a Solar or Wind Energy Developemnt Right-of-Way (43 CFR 2807.21)