BLM Asks OMB to Keep Collecting Land Use Planning Data
Published Date: 9/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management wants to keep collecting info to help plan how public lands are used. They’re asking for your thoughts by October 30, 2026, to make sure the process is easy and useful. This update won’t cost extra but aims to keep paperwork light and clear for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
BLM continues public‑land planning data collection
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking to extend OMB Control Number 1004-0212 for Resource Management Planning for another three years. The collection affects State, local, and Tribal governments, individuals/households, businesses, and associations, with an estimated 131 annual respondents and responses, about 15 hours to complete each response, and 1,965 total burden hours per year. Comments are due on or before October 30, 2026, and the current control number is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026.
No extra monetary fees to respond
BLM estimates the total annual non‑hour (monetary) cost of this information collection is $0, so you are not charged a fee to submit the required information. You still must complete the estimated 15 hours of paperwork per response when required to obtain or retain a benefit.
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