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OMB Control No:
1004-0001
ICR Reference No:
201903-1004-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201604-1004-004
Agency/Subagency:
DOI/BLM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative or Mineral Materials (43 CFR Parts 3600, 3620, and 5510)
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:
01/13/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
12/03/2019
Terms of Clearance:
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2020
Responses
247
0
403
Time Burden (Hours)
124
0
241
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) collects information from respondents for free use permits for vegetative or mineral materials in order to: (1) determine whether the vegetative or mineral materials at issue qualify for free use; (2) determine whether free use is consistent with pertinent land use plans and authorities; and; and (3) monitor the authorized removal and uses of vegetative and mineral materials to ensure sustainable resource management.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
43 USC 1732
Name of Law: Section 302 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
US Code:
16 USC 604
Name of Law: Cutting Timber on Ceertain Mineral Lands; Permits to Corporations; Railroad Corporations
US Code:
16 USC 605
Name of Law: Unlawful Cutting on Mineral Lands; Notice to Secretary
US Code:
30 USC 602
Name of Law: Bidding; Advertising and Other Notice; Conditions for Negotation of Contract
US Code:
16 USC 606
Name of Law: Offense for Unlawful Cutting on Mineral Lands; Punishment
US Code:
16 USC 607
Name of Law: Cutting and Removal of Timber on Certain Public Lands for Certain Purposes
US Code:
16 USC 607a
Name of Law: Cutting and Use of Timber in Alaska by Settlers, Residents, Miners, Etc.
US Code:
30 USC 601
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations Governing Dispoal of Materials; Payment; Removal Without Charge;Lands Excluded
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 27155
06/11/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 65837
11/29/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Free Use Application and Permit for Mineral Material (Federal, State, or Local Governments)
3604-1a, 3604-1b
Mineral Material Free Use Permit
,
Free Use Permit Application Mineral Material
Free Use Application and Permit for Mineral Material (Nonprofit Organizations)
3604-1a, 3604-1b
Free Use Permit Application Mineral Material
,
Mineral Material Free Use Permit
Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative Material (Federal, State, or Local Governments)
5510-1
Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative Material
Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative Material (Mining Claimants and Nonprofit Organizations)
5510-1
Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative Material
ICR Summary of Burden
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
247
403
0
0
-156
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
124
241
0
0
-117
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$6,256
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Chandra Little 202 912-7403 cclittle@blm.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
12/03/2019
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