BLM Still Collecting Alaska Veteran Allotment Forms
Published Date: 7/16/2026
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The Bureau of Land Management wants to keep collecting info from Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans about their land allotments. This helps make sure the paperwork stays simple and clear, with no extra costs or big changes. If you’re affected, you can share your thoughts by August 17, 2026!
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Veterans' Alaska Land Application Burden
If you are an Alaska Native Vietnam‑Era veteran applying for a land allotment, you must complete the AK 2569-10 application to obtain the allotment benefit. The Bureau of Land Management says there are about 1,265 annual respondents, each response takes between 4.5 hours and 0.5 hours, total annual burden is 3,828 hours, non-hour costs total $55,000, and the OMB control number expires on July 31, 2026 (BLM requests a 3‑year renewal).
State/Local/Tribal Government Reporting
State, local, and tribal governments are listed as respondents for the Alaska Native Vietnam‑Era Veterans allotment application process and may need to provide information as part of the collection. The BLM estimates the same totals: 1,265 annual responses, 3,828 total annual hours, $55,000 total annual non‑hour costs, and seeks OMB renewal for three years with comments due by August 17, 2026.
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