Agency Information Collection Activities; Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization Application, 87889 [2024-25620]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
• Bureau of Reclamation

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 87889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25620]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR85672300, 19XR0680A2, RX.31480001.0040000; OMB Control Number 1006-
0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Bureau of Reclamation 
Use Authorization Application

AGENCY: Bureau of Reclamation, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) are proposing to renew an 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 6, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Jason Kirby, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007, 
Denver, CO 80225-0007; or by email to [email protected]. Please reference 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1006-0003 in the 
subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Jason Kirby by email at [email protected], or by 
telephone at (303) 445-2895. Individuals in the United States who are 
deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 
711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay 
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay 
services offered within their country to make international calls to 
the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all 
information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not 
conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection 
of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on 
new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This 
helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements 
and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public 
understand our information collection requirements and provide the 
requested data in the desired format.
    We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection 
of information, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone 
number, email address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available 
at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your 
personal identifying information from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: Reclamation is responsible for approximately 6.5 million 
acres of land which directly support Reclamation's Federal water 
projects in the 17 Western States. Under 43 CFR part 429, individuals 
or entities wanting to use Reclamation's lands, facilities, or 
waterbodies must apply using Form 7-2540. Examples of such uses are:

--agricultural uses such as grazing and farming;
--commercial or organized recreation and sporting activities;
--other commercial activities such as ``guiding and outfitting'' and 
``filming and photography;'' and,
--resource exploration and extraction, including sand and gravel 
removal and timber harvesting.

    We review applications to determine whether granting individual use 
authorizations are compatible with Reclamation's present or future uses 
of the lands, facilities, or waterbodies. When we find a proposed use 
compatible, we advise the applicant of the estimated administrative 
costs and estimated application processing time. In addition to the 
administrative costs, we require the applicant to pay a use fee based 
on a valuation or by competitive bidding. If the application is for 
construction of a bridge, building, or other significant construction 
project, Reclamation may require that all plans and specifications be 
signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.
    Title of Collection: Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization 
Application.
    OMB Control Number: 1006-0003.
    Form Number: Form 7-2540.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, corporations, companies, 
and State and local entities who want to use Reclamation lands, 
facilities, or waterbodies.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 225.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 225.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 450 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Each time a use authorization is 
requested.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq).

Miguel Rocha,
Director, Dam Safety and Infrastructure.
[FR Doc. 2024-25620 Filed 11-4-24; 8:45 am]
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