BLM Seeks Comments on Land Permit Info Collection
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management wants to keep collecting info for land use applications and permits, making sure the process stays smooth and paperwork light. If you apply for land use permits, this affects you! They’re asking for your thoughts by May 18, 2026, to help keep things clear and easy without extra costs or hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Land-use Permit Paperwork Continues
The Bureau of Land Management will keep requiring information for land use applications and permits under OMB Control Number 1004-0009. This requirement applies to private citizens, State and local governments, and businesses that wish to use public lands; the control number is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2026 and BLM plans to request a 3-year renewal.
Time and Money Burden for Applicants
If you apply for a land use permit, the BLM estimates each application will take between 1 and 120 hours to complete; there are about 407 annual respondents and a total of 2,455 annual burden hours. The agency estimates total annual non-hour (monetary) costs of $145,760 and says responding is required to obtain or retain a benefit.
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