Grazing Permit Administration Forms

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FS-2200-0016 APPLICATION FOR TERM GRAZING PERMIT	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-0013 ESCROW WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT PRIVILEGES	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-0012 WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-0002 APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY GRAZING OR LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-0001 REFUND, CREDIT, OR TRANSFER APPLICATION	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-25 OWNERSHIP STATEMENT BY CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY	Form	Modified	Available
Form FS-2200-17 APPLICATION FOR TERM PRIVATE LAND GRAZING	Form	Modified	Available
0596 0003 Public Comments 2026.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-06-24	Available
0596-0003 Title Burden Hour Cost Spreadsheet.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-06-24	Available
Supporting Statement A_June_2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-24	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	APPLICATION FOR TERM GRAZING PERMIT
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	ESCROW WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT PRIVILEGES
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY GRAZING OR LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	REFUND, CREDIT, OR TRANSFER APPLICATION
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	OWNERSHIP STATEMENT BY CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY
3157	Grazing Permit Administration Forms	Form	Modified	APPLICATION FOR TERM PRIVATE LAND GRAZING

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0596-0003	ICR Reference No: 202606-0596-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202111-0596-003
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Grazing Permit Administration Forms
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/29/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2026
Responses	1,275	1,543
Time Burden (Hours)	289	577
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The data collected is used by the Forest Service to administer the grazing program in accordance with federal regulations. This data is used in the determination of eligibility of applicants for grazing permits, administrative actions affecting existing permits, and application of grazing fees. This request covers 7 Forest Service nationwide level forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 43 USC 1700 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976
  

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:
	91 FR 13273	03/19/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 39057	06/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Grazing Permit Administration Forms	FS-2200-0012, FS-2200-17, FS-2200-25, FS-2200-0001, FS-2200-0002, FS-2200-0013, FS-2200-0016	APPLICATION FOR TERM PRIVATE LAND GRAZING ,   OWNERSHIP STATEMENT BY CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY ,   REFUND, CREDIT, OR TRANSFER APPLICATION ,   APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY GRAZING OR LIVESTOCK USE PERMIT ,   WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT ,   ESCROW WAIVER OF TERM GRAZING PERMIT PRIVILEGES ,   APPLICATION FOR TERM GRAZING PERMIT

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	1,275	1,543	0	-268	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	289	577	0	-288	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Upon this submission, the estimated number of responses is now based on the actual number of permits issued by U.S. Forest Service during the previous three years. Using these more accurate figures, the estimated number of annual responses has decreased by 53 responses, from 1,708 to 1,655. The total of estimated annual burden hours has subsequently decreased 61 hours, from 690 to 629. The estimated annual cost to respondents has decreased approximately $ 2,345 (from $ 32,530 to $ 30,185) due to the increased number of permits.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,552

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.     No

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.     No

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: 06/29/2026

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