In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection request is being conditionally approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2027
3,116
0
3,116
47,338
0
47,338
1,582,302
0
2,182,302
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 to revise this control number to reflect changes to the underlying regulations pertaining to renewable energy rents affecting solar and wind energy developments. This proposed rule would update the procedures governing the BLMâs right-of-way programs, focusing on one main topic that would support Unleashing American Energy (EO 14154). This will generally remove impediments and burdensome regulations or other rules that are not required by law. The RIN number for this rulemaking action is 1004-AF45.
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
US Code:
43 USC 3003
Name of Law: Energy Act of 2020
PL: Pub.L. 119 - 21 50302 Name of Law: One Big Beautiful Bill 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.