Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR 429

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 7-2540 Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form 7-2540 State/Local Government - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 7-2540 Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Form 7-2540 Private Sector - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
1006-0003 Published 30-day Notice 90 FR 14474 - 04-02-2025.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-02	Repair queued
Supporting Statement A 1006-0003.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-01-13	Repair queued
60-day Notice 1006-0003.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-11-05	Repair queued
SORN INTERIOR-Reclamation-14.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-11-19	Repair queued
31 USC 9701 Ind. Offices Appropriations Act.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-09	Repair queued
43 USC 387 Reclamation Project Act of 1939.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-09	Repair queued
43 USC 373 Reclamation Act of 1902.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-10-09	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
200797	State/Local Government - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified	Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application
200797	State/Local Government - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified
10623	Private Sector - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified	Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application
10623	Private Sector - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1006-0003	ICR Reference No: 202405-1006-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-1006-001
Agency/Subagency: DOI/RB	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR 429
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/15/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/02/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. OMB reminds the Agency, however, it should consult with up to 9 outside entities at least once every 3 years even if the collection of information has not changed. Further, in accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the Agency is reminded that an agency cannot collect information without a valid OMB control number.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	400	0	225
Time Burden (Hours)	800	0	450
Cost Burden (Dollars)	140,000	0	78,750

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Abstract: Reclamation is responsible for over 6.5 million acres of land in the 17 Western States. Reclamation uses the information submitted in this collection to evaluate applications for incidental use of lands to determine whether granting the use is compatible with established purposes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 387 Name of Law: Reclamation Projects Act of 1939
   US Code: 31 USC 9701 Name of Law: Independent Offices Appropriations Act
   US Code: 43 USC 373 Name of Law: Public Lands
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 87889	11/05/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 14474	04/02/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Private Sector - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	7-2540	Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application
State/Local Government - Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 43 CFR Part 429	7-2540	Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	400	225	0	0	175	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	800	450	0	0	350	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	140,000	78,750	0	0	61,250	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Based on interviews conducted with Reclamation's five regions, the estimated number of applicants has increased to 400 per year, thus increasing the burden estimate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $91,328

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: 04/02/2025

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