Federal Register #2026-16992

BLM Requests Public Comment on Extension of Coal Management Information Collection

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection related to coal management activities. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Extension of an expiring information collection supporting coal management - Supports assessment of federal coal resources, environmental impact evaluation, lessee qualification determination, and compliance monitoring - Respondent Impact: - Estimated 1,017 annual respondents - Total annual burden of 19,897 hours - Non-hour costs estimated at $943,463 - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Public feedback is requested on the information collection process - The extension would continue annual reporting requirements for affected parties

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an expiring information collection related to coal management activities in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This collection enables the BLM to assess federal coal resources, evaluate environmental impacts of coal leasing and development, determine qualifications of prospective lessees, and ensure compliance with applicable statutes and lease terms. The extension request includes an estimated 1,017 annual respondents with a total estimated annual burden of 19,897 hours and non-hour costs of $943,463. Comments on the information collection are invited until October 19, 2026.

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