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OMB Control No: 1004-0218	ICR Reference No: 202310-1004-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202302-1004-003
Agency/Subagency: DOI/BLM	Agency Tracking No: NFRM 1004-AE92
Title: Ecosystem Resilience (43 CFR part 6100)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR: No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2025
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/09/2024
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three years. Since this is a new collection, when the Agency submits a request for renewal, it must include evidence of consultation (OMB reminds BLM, 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) with respondents to ensure the supporting statement's accuracy on availability of data, frequency of collection, clarity of instructions, accuracy of burden estimate, relevance of data elements, and similar PRA matters. BLM must include discussion of how BLM addressed substantive concerns raised by respondents and other stakeholders during consultation and in response to comments received on FR notices. BLM acknowledges that BLM does not currently require a specific form for an application; however, BLM does acknowledge a lease application "must" include a complete lease application worksheet ["Lease Application Worksheet and Instructions to Applicants"]. OMB acknowledges that BLM is using this official worksheet form that respondents must use to guide the preparation of a lease application, including a restoration or mitigation lease development plan that describes the proposed work in sufficient detail to enable authorized officers to evaluate the feasibility, impacts, benefits, costs, threats to public health and safety, collaborative efforts, and conformance with BLM plans, programs, and policies, including compatibility with other uses. If BLM decides to update this worksheet or issue further official guidance related to the implementation and compliance of the final rule; BLM must re-submit the ICR package to OMB for approval. In addition, the Supporting Statement A should use the standard 18 question SS-A format and BLM should specifically address and answer the prompts in detail. More information can be found at https://pra.digital.gov/clearance-process/supporting-statement/. Lastly, BLM should provide an update to OMB upon renewal or resubmission of this collection on BLM's progress in developing a system for centralizing and modernizing a submission portal for lease applicants.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2028	36 Months From Approved
Responses	63	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,459	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to clarify and support the principles of multiple use and sustained yield in the management of the public lands. This rule would incorporate climate resiliency and restoration through conservation in the management of the public lands pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and other relevant authorities. This final rule rests within 43 CFR 6000, which includes Preservation and Conservation, and would provide an overarching framework governing multiple resource areas to ensure land health and sustained yield. The rule also updates 43 CFR 1610.7–2 Designation of areas of critical environmental concern, to provide consistency in implementing FLPMA’s directive that the BLM give priority to the designation and protection of areas of critical environmental concern (ACEC). This rule would affirm the important role of restoration and protection actions in building and maintaining sustainable land management practices to ensure healthy and productive ecosystems for current and future generations. This request is being submitted in connection with the proposed rule for 43 CFR Parts 6100 and 6100 (RIN 1004-AE92).

Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 16 USC 7202 Name of Law: The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
US Code: 43 USC 1701 Name of Law: Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1004-AE92	Final or interim final rulemaking	89 FR 40308	05/09/2024

Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 40308	05/09/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Change Due to Agency Discretion
Annual Number of Responses	63	63
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,459	1,459
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a request for a new OMB control number. Therefore, all the information collection requirements and burdens included in this request a new and are considered a program change due to agency discretion.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $67,583

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

Agency Contact: Darrin King 202-693-4129 King.Darrin@dol.gov

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