Communications Uses Program, Cost Recovery Fee Schedules, and Section 512 of FLPMA for Rights-of-Way - 43 CFR 2800, 2860, 2880, and 2920
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved with change
07/24/2024
04/12/2024
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. However, upon renewal of this ICR, in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, DOI is required to include the following information in its submission for review and approval: (1) a description of the regulatory text applicable to the ICR including submission specifications; (2) a clear description of the data elements being collected under the ICR; (3) copies of the data collection instrument(s) and/or screen shots of the electronic portal where the reporting requirements are submitted to DOI (with the control number and burden statement included) [emphasis added on this element of the submission]; (4) a detailed discussion of how information is submitted and the extent to which electronic reporting is available; (5) evidence of consultation with respondents (by actively reaching out to stakeholders as permitted by the PRA) to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters; (6) discussion of how DOI addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices; and (7) Clearly articulate the efficacy of non-form collections and how the public will comply.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
5,554
0
0
187,816
0
0
15,790,000
0
0
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to amend its existing right-of-way (ROW) regulations to streamline the communications uses program, update its cost recovery fee schedules for ROW Federal work activities, and include provisions governing the development and approval of operating plans and agreements for ROWs for electric transmission and distribution facilities (powerlines). Communications uses and powerlines are a subset of ROW activities authorized under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA). Cost recovery fees apply to most ROW activities authorized under either FLPMA or the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended (MLA). This collection of information pertains to the issuance of grants for communications use as well as cost recovery fees and operating plans for the ROW program. Communications use on public lands requires processing applications and rent payments.
This is a request for a new control number. Therefore, all the burden is considered ânewâ and is attributed to a program change due to agency discretion. The new burden would result from the information collection requirements contained in the final rule.
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.
Environmental Impact Statement (43 CFR 2804.14(e) and 43 CFR 2884.12(e)) -Governments