[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40334-40335]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17503]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR83570000, 189R5065C6, RX.59389832.1009676; 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 with revisions.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to Jason Kirby, Bureau of Reclamation, Office of Policy 
and Administration, 84-57000, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007; or 
by email to [email protected]. Please reference 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity 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 soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of Reclamation; (2) will this information be processed and 
used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) 
how might Reclamation enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might Reclamation minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    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. Individuals or entities wanting to 
use Reclamation's lands, facilities, or waterbodies must submit an 
application to gain permission for such uses. Examples of such uses 
are:

--Other commercial activities such as ``guiding and outfitting'' and 
``filming and photography;''
--commercial or organized recreation activities, public gatherings, and 
other special events; and sporting activities;
--agricultural uses such as grazing and farming;
--resource exploration and extraction, including sand and gravel 
removal, timber harvesting; and
--any other uses deemed appropriate by Reclamation.


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    Reclamation reviews applications to determine whether granting 
individual use authorizations is 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: Revision 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: 0.00
    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).

    Dated: August 6, 2018.
Ruth Welch,
Director, Policy and Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-17503 Filed 8-13-18; 8:45 am]
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