In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the non-substantive change request is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
105,130
0
104,962
90,409
0
88,261
0
0
0
This information collection is used by the Forest Service to evaluate and ensure that authorized uses of National Forest System (NFS) lands are in the public interest and are compatible with the Agency's mission. The information helps the agency identify environmental and social impacts of special uses for purposes of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and program administration.
US Code:
16 USC 497
Name of Law: The Act of March 4 1915
US Code:
16 USC 551
Name of Law: Organic Administration Act of 1897
US Code:
16 USC 497b
Name of Law: National Forest Ski Area Permit Act
US Code:
43 USC 1761-1771
Name of Law: Title IV Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976
US Code:
30 USC 185
Name of Law: Sec 28, Minerals Leasing Act
US Code:
16 USC 532-538
Name of Law: National Forest Roads & Trails Act
US Code:
16 USC 460l-6d
Name of Law: Act of May 26, 2000
US Code:
16 USC 6801-6814
Name of Law: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
US Code:
16 USC 1b
Name of Law: Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
US Code:
43 USC 931c, 931d
Name of Law: Act of September 3, 1954
US Code:
16 USC 480d
Name of Law: Sec 7, Granger-Thye Act
Section 8630 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) gives the Forest Service discretion to authorize vegetation management pilot program projects under lower liability standards to holders of an authorization for a powerline facility or natural gas pipeline. These pilot projects may be conducted only on NFS lands that are not covered by the special use authorization for the powerline facility or natural gas pipeline. (Was originally added as a new information collection; however, duplicative forms should be part of the existing IC).
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Powerline Easement