BLM Keeps Tabs on Rancher Range Improvements with Zero Drama
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management wants to keep collecting info about grazing permits and range improvements to manage public lands better. Ranchers and land users who deal with these permits might see no big changes but can share their thoughts by May 18, 2026. This helps cut down on paperwork while keeping things running smoothly—no extra fees or surprises here!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Permit or Agreement Required for Range Work
If you hold a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permit or lease, you must enter into a Cooperative Range Improvement Agreement (Form 4120-6) or obtain a Range Improvement Permit (Form 4120-7) before installing, using, maintaining, or modifying a range improvement under 43 CFR 4120.3-1(b). This requirement is necessary to obtain or retain the benefit of conducting range improvements on BLM lands.
Estimated Time Burden Per Response
BLM estimates 530 annual respondents (holders of BLM grazing permits or leases) will each take about 1 to 2 hours to complete the required form(s), for a total estimated 1,060 annual burden hours. The notice estimates total annual non-hour costs at $0.
Collection Renewal and Comment Deadline
OMB Control Number 1004-0019 for this grazing information collection is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2026; BLM plans to request renewal for an additional three years. Interested persons may submit comments on this information collection on or before May 18, 2026.
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