[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 200 (Friday, October 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55548-55553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27758]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

43 CFR Part 4300

[WO-420-1050-00-24]
RIN 1004-AD06


Grazing Administration; Alaska; Reindeer; General

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its 
regulations that provide for the administration of permits for grazing 
reindeer in Alaska. These regulations explain how Native Alaskans may 
apply for permits and what a permit entitles

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them to do. BLM has translated the regulations into Plain Language and, 
with a few exceptions, has not changed the substance of the 
regulations.

DATES: Effective November 16, 1998.

ADDRESSES: You may send inquiries or suggestions to: Director (630), 
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Field, BLM Northern District 
Office, Fairbanks, Alaska, Telephone: 907-474-2343 (Commercial or FTS).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
II. Final Rule as Adopted
III. Responses to Comments
IV. Procedural Matters

I. Background

    Part 4300 of Title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations implements 
the provisions of the Act of September 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 900; 25 U.S.C. 
500, et seq.) (Act). That Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior 
to manage the reindeer industry in Alaska in order to maintain a self-
sustaining industry for Alaska Natives. The Act also authorizes the 
Secretary to issue permits to Natives for grazing reindeer on public 
lands.
    The final rule published today is the last stage of the rulemaking 
process that is concluding in the revision of the regulations at 43 CFR 
4300. This rule was preceded by a proposed rule that was published in 
the Federal Register on November 1, 1996 (61 FR 56497). The proposed 
rule, which was written in Plain Language, clarified the application 
procedures for reindeer grazing permits. BLM invited public comments 
for 30 days and received comments from a private citizen. We also 
received internal comments.

II. Final Rule as Adopted

    The final rule is adopted with changes to the proposed rule as 
discussed in the Responses to Comments section. In summary, the final 
rule revises the definition of reindeer to clarify the reindeer's 
relationship to wild caribou; expands the reasons for cancellation of a 
permit to include those reasons currently used by BLM to reduce or 
modify a permit, as spelled out in Sec. 4300.50; and clarifies that a 
$10 filing fee must be paid for each application but no annual use fee 
is required.

III. Responses to Comments

    Discussed below are the issues raised in the comments that BLM 
received during the 30-day comment period on the proposed rule to 
revise 43 CFR part 4300.
    1. Comment: The commenter believes BLM should list the name and 
number of any forms required for submitting grazing permit applications 
and state that none is required when appropriate.
    Response: We have adopted the commenter's suggestion and amended 
the rule as follows:

--Revised Sec. 4300.2 to specify the name and number of the forms used 
in this part--the Reindeer Grazing Permit (Form 4132-2), the Grazing 
Lease or Permit Application (Form 4201-1), and Range Improvement Permit 
(Form 4120-7). Also corrected Sec. 4300.2 to delete the reference to 
reports having to be on a BLM-approved form.
--Added a statement to Secs. 4300.30(a) (protest of a permit 
application), 4300.45 (annual reports), 4300.59 (assignment of 
permits), and 4300.80 (reindeer crossing permit) that the permittee is 
not required to use a particular format nor a BLM-approved form when 
completing actions under these sections.

    2. Comment: In Sec. 4300.23, BLM should provide a time frame for 
issuing a permit.
    Response: We have revised Sec. 4300.23 to state that BLM generally 
responds to an applicant within 120 days and keeps the applicant 
informed if there are delays in meeting that time frame.
    3. Comment: In Sec. 4300.25, the commenter has a problem with BLM 
issuing a grazing permit at its discretion.
    Response: We have expanded Sec. 4300.25 to point out that BLM's 
discretionary decisions are based on sound resource management 
guidelines developed in land use plans and in consultation with other 
State and Federal resource management agencies.
    4. Comment: Section 4300.55 should identify the BLM official that 
makes the final decision when there is an appeal of the readjustment of 
a permit area.
    Response: We have added information to Sec. 4300.55 to advise that 
the BLM Field Office Manager makes the bureau decision and the BLM 
official's decision can be appealed to the Interior Board of Land 
Appeals (IBLA) under 43 CFR part 4. The IBLA makes the final decision.
    5. In response to internal comments, we have made several technical 
amendments to the proposed regulation:

--Corrected the November 1, 1996, preamble of the 4300 proposed rule 
(61 FR 56497) and revised Secs. 4300.22 and 4300.57 to provide that a 
$10 filing fee is required for each reindeer grazing application but no 
annual use fee is required. Also, revised Sec. 4300.57 to clarify that 
the application for renewal is completed on the same form as the 
original application.

    The proposed rule incorrectly stated that a $10 application fee 
must be paid each year of the reindeer grazing permit. Actually, BLM 
only requires a $10 filing fee to accompany each application. For 
multi-year grazing permits, the $10 filing fee submitted with each 
application is the only fee required.

--Replaced the word ``default'' in Sec. 4300.71(b) to more closely 
track language in Sec. 4300.71(a)(2). Paragraph (a) (2) lists one of 
the reasons that BLM may cancel a permit as the failure of the 
permittee to comply with the provisions of the permit or the 
regulations of part 4300. Paragraph (b) uses the term ``default'' in 
the sense of ``failure to comply.'' To make the terms in paragraphs (a) 
and (b) consistent, we have substituted ``failure to comply'' for 
``default'' the first time it appears in paragraph (b) and substituted 
``noncompliance'' for ``default'' the second time it appears in that 
paragraph.
--Replaced the term ``Federal land'' with ``public land'' in 
Sec. 4300.90(a) for consistency and accuracy. ``Public land'', as 
discussed in Sec. 4300.10, is the correct term to describe the types of 
land for which a reindeer grazing application may be filed.

IV. Procedural Matters

National Environmental Policy Act

    BLM has determined that this final rule is categorically excluded 
from environmental review under section 102(2)(C) of the National 
Environmental Policy Act, pursuant to 516 Departmental Manual (DM), 
Chapter 2, Appendix 1, Item 1.10, and that the final rule does not meet 
any of the 10 criteria for exceptions to categorical exclusions listed 
in 516 DM, Chapter 2, Appendix 2. Pursuant to Council on Environmental 
Quality regulations (40 CFR 1508.4) and the environmental policies and 
procedures of the Department of the Interior, the term ``categorical 
exclusion'' means a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and 
that have been found to have no such effect in procedures adopted by a 
Federal agency and for which neither an environmental assessment nor an 
environmental impact statement is required.
    This final rule qualifies as a categorical exclusion under item 
1.10 for regulations of an administrative, financial, legal, technical, 
or procedural nature. The final rule does not change the rights of 
customers who may file applications and has no impact on the 
environment. The rule will simplify the

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application procedures and make clear to applicants the legal 
requirements they need to meet.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    BLM has submitted the information collection requirements in this 
final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.). We will not require collection of this information until OMB has 
given its approval.
    Sections of this final rule with information collection 
requirements are Secs. 4300.20, 4300.57, 4300.80, and 4300.45, and BLM 
estimates the public reporting burden of these sections to average 1 
hour per response for the first three sections and 15 minutes per 
response for the fourth section. This estimate includes the time for 
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate 
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including 
suggestions for reducing the burden, to Information Collection 
Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the 
Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 401-LS, Washington, DC 20240, 
and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Desk Officer for 
the Department of the Interior (1004-AD06), Office of Management and 
Budget, Washington, DC 20503.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Congress enacted the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 
601 et seq., to ensure that Government regulations do not unnecessarily 
or disproportionately burden small entities. The RFA requires a 
regulatory flexibility analysis if a rule would have a significant 
economic impact, either detrimental or beneficial, on a substantial 
number of small entities. Based on the discussion in the preamble 
above, the final rule will not materially change the way BLM processes 
applications, and will not affect the rights of customers who may file 
applications for grazing reindeer. The rule only simplifies the 
application procedures and makes clear to applicants the legal 
requirements they need to meet. BLM anticipates that this final rule 
will have no significant impact on the public at large. Therefore, BLM 
has determined under the RFA that this final rule would not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Revision of 43 CFR part 4300 will not result in any unfunded 
mandate to State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate, or to 
the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year.

Executive Order 12612

    The final rule will not have a substantial direct effect on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive 
Order 12612, BLM has determined that this final rule does not have 
sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a 
Federalism Assessment.

Executive Order 12630

    The final rule does not represent a government action capable of 
interfering with constitutionally protected property rights. Section 
2(a)(1) of Executive Order 12630 specifically exempts actions modifying 
regulations in a way that lessens interference with private property 
use from the definition of ``policies that have takings implications.'' 
Since the primary function of the final rule is to clarify existing 
regulations in a way that does not materially change the regulations, 
there will be no private property rights impaired as a result. 
Therefore, the Department of the Interior has determined that the rule 
would not cause a taking of private property or require further 
discussion of takings implications under this Executive Order.

Executive Order 12866

    According to the criteria listed in section 3(f) of Executive Order 
12866, BLM has determined that the final rule is not a significant 
regulatory action. As such, the final rule is not subject to Office of 
Management and Budget review under section 6(a)(3) of the order.

Executive Order 12988

    The Department of the Interior has determined that this rule meets 
the applicable standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of 
Executive Order 12988.

Author

    The principal author of this rule is Frances Watson, Regulatory 
Affairs Group, Telephone: 202-452-5006 (Commercial or FTS).

List of Subjects in 43 CFR Part 4300

    Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Grazing lands, Range 
management, Reindeer, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: September 22, 1998.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the authority 
of 25 U.S.C 500k, BLM is revising 43 CFR part 4300 to read as follows:

PART 4300--GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; ALASKA; REINDEER; GENERAL

General Information

Sec.
4300.1  What is a reindeer?
4300.2  Is there a special form for my application?

Before you Apply for a Reindeer Grazing Permit

4300.10  On what types of public land can I obtain a reindeer 
grazing permit?
4300.11  Who qualifies to apply for a permit?
4300.12  What is the definition of a Native?

Applying for a Grazing Permit

4300.20  How do I apply for a permit?
4300.21  What must I include in my application?
4300.22  What fees must I pay?
4300.23  After I file my application, can I use the land before BLM 
issues my permit?
4300.24  Does my filed application mean that no one else can file an 
application?
4300.25  Does my filed application mean I will automatically receive 
a permit?

Protests Against a Grazing Permit Application

4300.30  Can someone else protest my permit application?

Conditions of Your Approved Permit

4300.40  How long can I graze reindeer with my permit?
4300.41  What will the permit say about the number of reindeer and 
where I can graze them?
4300.42  If I have existing improvements on the land, will these be 
allowed in the initial permit?
4300.43  What should I do if I want to construct and maintain 
improvements on the land?
4300.44  Are there any major restrictions on my grazing permit that 
I might otherwise think are allowed?
4300.45  Must I submit any reports?

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Changes That Can Affect Your Permit

Other Uses of the Land

4300.50  Are there other uses of the land that may affect my permit?
4300.51  Will I be notified if another use, disposal, or withdrawal 
occurs on the land?
4300.52  Can other persons use the land in my permit for mineral 
exploration or production?

Changes in the Size of the Permitted Area

4300.53  Can BLM reduce the size of the land in my permit?
4300.54  Can BLM increase the size of the land in my permit?
4300.55  What if I don't agree with an adjustment of my permit area?

Permit Renewals

4300.57  How do I apply for a renewal of my permit?
4300.58  Will the renewed permit be exactly the same as the old 
permit?

Assigning Your Permit to Another Party

4300.59  If I want to assign my permit to another party, when must I 
notify BLM?
4300.60  What must be included in my assignment document?
4300.61  Can I sublease any part of the land in my permit?

Closing out Your Permit

4300.70  May I relinquish my permit?
4300.71  Under what circumstances can BLM cancel my permit?
4300.72  May I remove my personal property or improvements when the 
permit ends?

Reindeer Crossing Permit

4300.80  How can I get a permit to cross reindeer over public lands?

Trespass

4300.90  That is a trespass?

    Authority: 25 U.S.C. 500k, and 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.

General Information


Sec. 4300.1  What is a reindeer?

    Reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, are a semi-domesticated member of the 
deer family, Cervidae. They are essentially the same animal as their 
wild cousins, the caribou, but tend to be smaller than caribou. 
Reindeer and caribou are different subspecies of the same family, 
genus, and species. The term ``reindeer'' includes caribou that have 
been introduced into animal husbandry or have joined reindeer herds, 
the offspring of these caribou, and the offspring of reindeer.


Sec. 4300.2  Is there a special form for my application?

    All applications you submit to BLM must be on a BLM-approved form 
and in duplicate. The forms to be used in this part are the Grazing 
Lease or Permit Application (Form 4201-1), the Reindeer Grazing Permit 
(Form 4132-2), and the Range Improvement Permit (Form 4120-7).

Before You Apply for a Reindeer Grazing Permit


Sec. 4300.10  On what types of public land can I obtain a reindeer 
grazing permit?

    (a) You may apply for public lands that are vacant and 
unappropriated.
    (b) You may apply for public lands which have been withdrawn for 
any purpose, but the Department or agency with administrative 
jurisdiction of the withdrawn lands must give its prior consent, and 
may impose terms or conditions on the use of the land.
    (c) If the lands you apply for are within natural caribou migration 
routes, or if they have other important values for wildlife, BLM will 
consult with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before issuing a 
permit. BLM may include such lands in a permit at its discretion, and a 
permit will contain any special terms and conditions to protect 
wildlife resources.


Sec. 4300.11  Who qualifies to apply for a permit?

    Natives, groups, associations or corporations of Natives as defined 
by the Act of September 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 900) qualify. If you are a 
Native corporation, you must be organized under the laws of the United 
States or the State of Alaska. Native corporations organized under the 
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act also qualify.


Sec. 4300.12  What is the definition of a Native?

    Natives are:
    (a) Native Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts of whole or part blood 
living in Alaska at the time of the Treaty of Cession of Alaska to the 
United States, and their descendants of whole or part blood; and
    (b) Indians and Eskimos who, between 1867 and September 1, 1937, 
migrated into Alaska from Canada, and their descendants of whole or 
part blood.

Applying for a Grazing Permit


Sec. 4300.20  How do I apply for a permit?

    You must execute a completed application for a grazing permit (Form 
4201-1) and file it in the BLM office with jurisdiction over the lands 
for which you are applying.


Sec. 4300.21  What must I include in my application?

    (a) You must include a certification of reindeer allotment to you, 
signed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, if you are to receive a herd 
from the Government. If you obtain reindeer from a source other than 
the Government, you should state the source and show evidence of 
purchase or option to purchase.
    (b) Your initial application must list the location of and describe 
the improvements you own in the application area. You must have this 
statement verified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs before you submit it 
to BLM.


Sec. 4300.22  What fees must I pay?

    You must pay a $10 filing fee with each application. No grazing fee 
will be charged.


Sec. 4300.23  After I file my application, can I use the land before 
BLM issues my permit?

    No. You cannot use the land until BLM issues you a permit. 
Generally, BLM will issue a permit within 120 days after receiving an 
application and will keep you informed if there are delays in meeting 
that timeframe.


Sec. 4300.24  Does my filed application mean that no one else can file 
an application?

    No. The filing of your application will not segregate the land. 
Anyone else may file an application and BLM may dispose of the lands 
under the public land laws.


Sec. 4300.25  Does my filed application mean I will automatically 
receive a permit?

    No. BLM issues grazing permits at its discretion. Our 
decisionmaking is based on resource management guidelines developed in 
land use plans and in consultation with other State and Federal 
resource management agencies.

Protests Against a Grazing Permit Application


Sec. 4300.30  Can someone else protest my permit application?

    (a) Yes, anyone may file a protest with BLM. The protest does not 
have to be in a particular format nor on a BLM-approved form but it 
must:
    (1) Be filed in duplicate with BLM;
    (2) Contain a complete description of all facts upon which it is 
based;
    (3) Describe the lands involved; and
    (4) Be accompanied by evidence of service of a copy of the 
protest on the applicant.
    (b) If the person protesting also wants a grazing permit for all or 
part of the land described in the protested application, the protest 
must be accompanied by a grazing permit application.

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Conditions of Your Approved Permit


Sec. 4300.40  How long can I graze reindeer with my permit?

    BLM issues permits for a maximum of 10 years, except when you 
request a shorter term, or when BLM determines that a shorter period is 
in the public interest. The issued permit will specify the number of 
years you can graze reindeer.


Sec. 4300.41  What will the permit say about the number of reindeer and 
where I can graze them?

    (a) The permit will indicate the maximum number of reindeer you can 
graze on the permit area based on range conditions. BLM can adjust this 
number if range conditions change, as for example, by natural causes, 
overgrazing, or fire.
    (b) The permit will restrict grazing to a definitely described area 
which BLM feels is usable and adequate for your needs.


Sec. 4300.42  If I have existing improvements on the land, will these 
be allowed in the initial permit?

    Yes, any improvements existing on the land will be allowed.


Sec. 4300.43  What should I do if I want to construct and maintain 
improvements on the land?

    (a) You should file an application (Form 4120-7) with BLM for a 
permit to do this. A permit will allow you to construct, maintain, and 
use any fence, building, corral, reservoir, well or other improvement 
needed for grazing under the grazing permit; and
    (b) You must comply with Alaska state law in the construction and 
maintenance of fences, but any fence must be constructed to permit 
ingress and egress of miners, mineral prospectors, and other persons 
entitled to enter the area for lawful purposes.


Sec. 4300.44  Are there any major restrictions on my grazing permit 
that I might otherwise think are allowed?

    Yes. You must not:
    (a) Enclose roads, trails and highways as to disturb public travel 
there;
    (b) Interfere with existing communication lines or other 
improvements;
    (c) Prevent legal hunting, fishing or trapping on the land;
    (d) Prevent access by persons, such as miners and mineral 
prospectors, entitled to lawfully enter; or
    (e) Graze reindeer without complying with applicable State and 
Federal laws on livestock quarantine and sanitation.


Sec. 4300.45  Must I submit any reports?

    Yes. Before April 1 of the second permit year and each year 
afterwards, you must submit a report in duplicate to BLM which 
describes your grazing operations during the preceding year. Reports do 
not have to be on a BLM-approved form nor in a particular format.

Changes That Can Affect Your Permit

Other Uses of the Land


Sec. 4300.50  Are there other uses of the land that may affect my 
permit?

    Yes. The lands described in your grazing permit and the subsurface 
can be affected by uses that BLM considers more important than grazing. 
Your permit can be modified or reduced in size or canceled by BLM to 
allow for:
    (a) Protection, development and use of the natural resources, e.g., 
minerals, timber, and water, under applicable laws and regulations;
    (b) Agricultural use;
    (c) Applications for and the acquisition of homesites, easements, 
permits, leases or other rights and uses, or any disposal or 
withdrawal, under the applicable public land laws; or
    (d) Temporary closing of portions of the permitted area to grazing 
whenever, because of improper handling of reindeer, overgrazing, fire 
or other cause, BLM judges this necessary to restore the range to its 
normal condition.


Sec. 4300.51  Will I be notified if another use, disposal or withdrawal 
occurs on the land?

    Yes. If there is a settlement, location, entry, disposal, or 
withdrawal on any lands described in your permit, BLM will notify you 
and will reduce your permit area by the amount of the area involved.


Sec. 4300.52  Can other persons use the land in my permit for mineral 
exploration or production?

    Yes. Unless the land is otherwise withdrawn, the land in your 
permit is subject to lease or leasing under the mineral leasing laws 
and under the Geothermal Steam Act, and mineral materials disposal 
under the Materials Act. Also, it can be prospected, located, and 
purchased under the mining laws and applicable regulations at 43 CFR 
Group 3800.

Changes in the Size of the Permit Area


Sec. 4300.53  Can BLM reduce the size of the land in my permit?

    Yes. BLM may reduce it at any time but must notify you at least 30 
days before taking this action. BLM can reduce the area when:
    (a) BLM determines that the area is too large for the number of 
reindeer you are grazing; or
    (b) When disposal, withdrawal, natural causes, such as drought or 
fire, or any other reason in Sec. 4300.50 so requires.


Sec. 4300.54  Can BLM increase the size of the land in my permit?

    Yes. BLM may increase the area on its own initiative or by your 
request if BLM determines that the area is too small for the number of 
reindeer you are grazing. BLM will give you at least 30 days' notice of 
this action.


Sec. 4300.55  What if I don't agree with an adjustment of my permit 
area?

    You must contact BLM within the notice period to show cause why the 
area should not be adjusted. After the BLM field office manager makes a 
decision on the adjustment, you have the right to appeal that decision 
to the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) under 43 CFR part 4. The 
IBLA makes the final decision.

Permit Renewals


Sec. 4300.57  How do I apply for a renewal of my permit?

    You must submit an application for renewal, using the same form as 
the original application, between four and eight months before the 
permit expires. A $10 filing fee must accompany the application.


Sec. 4300.58  Will the renewed permit be exactly the same as the old 
permit?

    At its discretion, BLM may offer you a renewed grazing permit with 
such terms, conditions, and duration that it determines are in the 
public interest.

Assigning Your Permit to Another Party


Sec. 4300.59  If I want to assign my permit to another party, when must 
I notify BLM?

    You must file a proposed assignment of your permit, in whole or in 
part, in duplicate with BLM within 90 days of the assignment execution 
date. No particular format is required. The assignment is effective 
when BLM approves it.


Sec. 4300.60  What must be included in my assignment document?

    Assignments must contain:
    (a) All terms and conditions agreed to by the parties;
    (b) A showing under Secs. 4300.11 and 4300.12 that the assignee is 
qualified to hold a permit;
    (c) A showing under Sec. 4300.21(a) regarding a reindeer allotment; 
and
    (d) The assignee's statement agreeing to be bound by the provisions 
of the permit.

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Sec. 4300.61  Can I sublease any part of the land in my permit?

    No.

Closing Out Your Permit


Sec. 4300.70  May I relinquish my permit?

    Yes. You may relinquish the permit by filing advance written notice 
with BLM. Your relinquishment will be effective on the date you 
indicate, as long as it is at least 30 days after the date you file.


Sec. 4300.71  Under what circumstances can BLM modify, reduce or cancel 
my permit?

    (a) BLM may cancel the permit if:
    (1) BLM issued it improperly through error as to a material fact;
    (2) You fail to comply with any of the provisions of the permit or 
the regulations of this part; or
    (3) Disposal, withdrawal, natural causes, such as drought or fire, 
or any other reason in Sec. 4300.50 so requires.
    (b) BLM will not cancel the permit for failure to comply until BLM 
has notified you in writing of the nature of your noncompliance, and 
you have been given at least 30 days to show why BLM should not cancel 
your permit.
    (c) BLM may modify or reduce a permit in accordance with 
Sec. 4300.50.


Sec. 4300.72  May I remove my personal property or improvements when 
the permit expires or terminates?

    (a) Yes. Within 90 days of the expiration or termination of the 
grazing permit, or within any extension period, you may remove all your 
personal property and any removable range improvements you own, such as 
fences, corrals, and buildings.
    (b) Property that is not removed within the time allowed will 
become property of the United States.

Reindeer Crossing Permits


Sec. 4300.80  How can I get a permit to cross reindeer over public 
lands?

    (a) BLM may issue a crossing permit free of charge when you file an 
application with BLM at least 30 days before the crossing is to begin. 
Lands crossed may include lands under a grazing permit.
    (b) The application does not have to be on a BLM-approved form nor 
in a particular format, but it must show:
    (1) The number of reindeer to be driven;
    (2) The start date;
    (3) The approximate period of time required for the crossing; and
    (4) The land to be crossed.
    (c) You must comply with applicable State and Federal laws on 
livestock quarantine and sanitation when crossing reindeer on public 
land.

Trespass


Sec. 4300.90  What is a trespass?

    (a) A trespass is any use of Federal land for reindeer grazing 
purposes without a valid permit issued under the regulations of this 
part; a trespass is unlawful and is prohibited.
    (b) Any person who willfully violates the regulations in this part 
will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is 
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of 
not more than $500.

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