[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 4, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 236-237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28470]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

[RR85672000, 21XR0680A2, RX.31480001.0040000; OMB Control Number 1006-
0003]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 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 
February 3, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently Under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please 
provide a copy of your comments to Jason Kirby, Bureau of Reclamation, 
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 information collection request (ICR), contact Jason Kirby by 
email at [email protected], or by telephone at (303) 445-2895. 
Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the Federal 
Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 for TTY assistance. You may also view 
the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

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), 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.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
August 4, 2021 (86 FR 41990). No comments were received.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. 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. 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 Title 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

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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 Non-Hour 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).

Karen Knight,
Director, Dam Safety and Infrastructure.
[FR Doc. 2021-28470 Filed 1-3-22; 8:45 am]
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