Form FERC-587 Land Desription (Public Land States/Non-Public Land Stat

Form FERC587 OMB No.
1902-0145
(Expires 12/31/2024)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORMS FERC-587
Form FERC-587 is issued to identify those project boundary maps associated with federal lands.
There are two versions of the form to account for the two different ways land is surveyed in the United
States, the Public Land States and the Non-Public Land States. The Public Land States version is
used for projects located on the western side of the United States, and is based on the Federal
Township and range system. The Non-Public Land States version is to be used for most of the projects
located on the eastern side of United States, including Texas, and is based just on county information.
To complete either form you must:
1. Identify the boundary maps in the license, preliminary permit, or in the application for license,
amendment of license, or preliminary permit.
2. Provide the project number assigned by FERC. Type or print legibly when entering information on the
form. Include your signature, and date completing the form.
3. Electronically file the project boundary map(s), also referred to as Exhibit G drawing(s), and the land
description form(s) via the Commission’s eFiling system: www.ferc.gov. Electronic filing is preferred,
but if not possible, please submit the material to FERC as directed:
Via USPS:
Office of the Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
ATTN: OEP/DHAC, 7th Floor
888 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20426
Via All Other Delivery Methods:
Office of the Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
ATTN: OEP/DHAC, 7th Floor
12225 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
Another copy of the form FERC-587 and electronic file format drawings must be filed with the Bureau
of Land Management state office(s) involved using the format below. The mailing address for a
particular State Office can be found at https://www.blm.gov/office/national-office
State Director
Bureau of Land Management
ATTN: FERC Withdrawal Recordation
City, State Zip
4. Keep the land description forms and project boundary drawings up-to-date. If the project
boundary changes, revised land description forms and drawings must be provided to the Commission

immediately. The revised land description forms must be fully completed so as to supersede (not
supplement) earlier forms. Mail updates in accordance with instruction 3.
5. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing the instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden using one of the following methods:
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Via Email to FERC: [email protected]

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Via USPS to FERC:
Office of the Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
ATTN: OED/CIO/Information Collections
888 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20426

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Via All Other Delivery Methods to FERC:
Office of the Secretary
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
ATTN: OED/CIO/Information Collections
12225 Wilkins Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852

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Via email to the Office of Management & Budget: [email protected] (Attention:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer).

If there are any questions on electrically filing material with FERC, please contact 844-434-0053 or
[email protected].
This is a mandatory information collection requirement.

To complete the Public Land States (Rectangular Survey System Lands) you need
to:
1. Identify the state in which the project is located. If the project lies within multiple states, then provide
the state for the township which the form refers. Only one state should appear on the form.
2. Provide the FERC Project Number assigned by FERC (e.g., P-96). Only one project number should
appear on the form.
3. Identify the Township, Range and Meridian where the project lands and federal lands overlap. Each
township is depicted in a map by an identifying number according to where it falls (e.g. T9SR22E). The
east/west numbers are identified by the term "Range" and the north/south numbers are identified by the
term "Township". The completed land description form will identify the sections of the township affected
by the project (both federal and non-federal lands) and provide references to the maps that show the
project boundary in those sections. Complete a separate form for each township identified, regardless of
the ownership status of the lands.
4. Identify whether you are completing the form for a licensed project or a preliminary permit. Identify
whether the license is pending or issued. Provide an expiration date in case of a preliminary permit.
5. Using the township grid provided on the form, identify the section(s), in which the federal land is
located on the map. Every Section is numbered, from 1 to 36, depending upon its position within the
township. Specify the exhibit sheet (drawing) number, or letter within the appropriate township section. If
the FERC sheet numbers have been assigned, they must be used on the land description forms. In those
cases where FERC has not assigned sheet numbers, assign letter designations A, B, C, etc., in lieu of
FERC sheet numbers. Permittees and permit applicants must assign letter designations since FERC
does not assign sheet numbers for permits. The sheet numbers or letters are to be entered in the
appropriate place on the land description forms to provide references to the maps (i.e., if sheets 74 and
75 show the project boundary in sections 13 and 24 of a township, the numbers 74 and 75 would be
inserted in the box on the land description form representing sections 13 and 24).
6. Provide the name and telephone number of the person completing the form, and the date the form is
submitted.

Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 12/31/2024)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Public Land States
(Rectangular Survey System Lands)
1. STATE

2. FERC PROJECT NO.

3. TOWNSHIP

RANGE

MERIDIAN

4. Check one:

Check one:

License
Preliminary Permit

Pending
Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date:
Section 6

5. EXHIBIT SHEET NUMBERS OR LETTERS
5
4
3

2

1

7

8

9

10

11

12

18

17

16

15

14

13

19

20

21

22

23

24

30

29

28

27

26

25

31

32

33

34

35

36

6. Contact's Name _________________________
Telephone no. _________________________
Date Submitted
This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discharge its responsibilities under
Section 24 of the Federal Power Act.

To complete the Non-Public Land States (Non-Rectangular Survey System Lands
in Public Land States) form you need to:
1. Identify the state in which the project is located. If the project lies within multiple states, then provide
the state for the counties which the form refers. Only one state should appear on the form.
2. Provide the FERC Project Number assigned by FERC (e.g., P-100). Only one project number
should appear on the form.
3. Identify the federal reservation that is located within the project boundary as shown on the maps.
4. Identify the federal land holding agency responsible for the federal land within the project boundary
as shown on the maps.
5. Identify the county or counties the federal land lies in.
6. Identify whether you are completing the form for a licensed project or a preliminary permit. Identify
whether the license is pending or issued. Provide an expiration date in case of a preliminary permit.
7. Complete a land description form for each federal tract with lands inside project boundaries. If more
than one land description form is required to list the Federal tracts, page numbers must be shown in the
upper right corner of the form, e.g., page 1 of 2. Do not list more than one project or state on each form.
8. Provide sheet numbers or letters that should be entered on the lines provided under "Exhibit Sheet
Numbers) or Letter(s)" opposite to the corresponding Federal tract identification designated by the
Federal land holding agency. Specify the exhibit sheet (drawing) number, or letter within the appropriate
township section. If the FERC sheet numbers have been assigned, they must be used on the land
description forms. In those cases where FERC has not assigned sheet numbers, assign letter
designations A, B, C, etc., in lieu of FERC sheet numbers. Permittees and permit applicants must assign
letter designations since FERC does not assign sheet numbers for permits.
9. Provide the name, telephone number of the person completing the form, and the date the form is
submitted.

Form FERC-587
OMB No. 1902-0145
(Expires 12/31/2024)
LAND DESCRIPTION
Non-Public Land States
(and Non-Rectangular Survey System Lands in Public Land States)
1. STATE

2. FERC PROJECT NO.

3. FEDERAL RESERVATION:
4. FEDERAL LAND HOLDING AGENCY:
5. Counties:
6. Check One:

Check One:
License
______ Pending
Preliminary Permit
______ Issued

If preliminary permit is issued, give expiration date:

7. Federal Tract(s) Identification

8. Exhibit Sheet Number(s) or Letter(s)

9. Contact's name
Telephone No.
Date Submitted

This information is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discharge its responsibilities under
Section 24 of the Federal Power Act.