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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Table of Contents

I. General Statement I -

Highlights of the BLM 2004 Budget Request 1-1

Overview and Organization of the BLM 1-3

Implementation of the President’s Management Agenda I - 14 Management Practices that Have Improved Efficiency and resulted in Savings I - 21 BLM’s Implementation of the Secretary’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance I - 25

Cost Management/Activity-Based Costing I - 31 Areas of Special Emphasis I - 37

II. Collections 11-1 BLM Collections, 2001-2004 11-1 2004 Collections II -

Payments of BLM Receipts to States 11-8

III. Appropriation: Management of Lands and Resources Ill -

Appropriation Language Sheet Ill -

Authorizations Ill - 2 Summary of Requirements 111-17

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes 111-20

Activity: Land Resources 111-22

Subactivity: Soil, Water, and Air Management Ill - 24

Subactivity: Rangeland Management Ill - 31

Subactivity: Public Domain Forest Management Ill - 41

Subactivity: Riparian Management Ill - 49

Subactivity: Cultural Resources Management Ill - 55

Subactivity: Wild Horse & Burro Management Ill - 66

Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management Ill - 72

Subactivity: Wildlife Management Ill - 74

Subactivity: Fisheries Management Ill - 84

Activity: Threatened and Endangered Species Management Ill - 92

Activity: Recreation Management Ill - 103

Subactivity: Wilderness Management 111-105

Subactivity: Recreation Resources Management Ill - 1 12

Subactivity: Recreation Operations (Fees) Ill - 135

Activity: Energy and Minerals Management Ill - 143

Subactivity: Oil and Gas Management Ill - 145

Subactivity: Coal Management Ill - 158

Subactivity: Other Mineral Resources 111-164

Activity: Alaska Minerals Ill - 172

Activity: Realty and Ownership Management Ill -177

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance and Lands Ill - 179

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey 111-184

Subactivity: Lands and Realty Management Ill - 190

Activity: Communication Sites Ill - 202

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Activity: Resource Protection

HI . 206

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning Ill . 207

Subactivity: Resource Protection & Law Enforcement ||| -219

Subactivity: Hazard Mgt. & Resource Restoration Ill - 227

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance Ill . 234

Subactivity: Operations HI . 237

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance HI - 241

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance Ill -248

Subactivity: Infrastructure Improvements HI - 255

Activity: Emergency Operations HI - 262

Subactivity: Emergency Damage Repair Ill - 263

Subactivity: Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Control ||| - 264

Activity: Challenge Cost Share HI - 265

Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support HI - 272

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations Ill -273

Subactivity: Administrative Support HI - 285

Subactivity: Bureau-wide Fixed Costs HI . 293

Activity: Mining Law Administration HI - 296

Activity: Land and Resource Information Systems Ill - 302

Budget Schedules ”

"ill - 309

IV. The National Fire Plan IV _1

Appropriation Language . IV - 9

Authorizing Legislation 11 Other Program Guidance IV - 12 Summary of Requirements IV - 13

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes IV - 14

Appropriation Description: Wildland Fire Management IV - 15

Activity: Wildland Fire Preparedness IV - 23

Activity: Wildland Fire Suppression Operations IV - 36

Activity: Wildland Fire Other Operations IV - 41

Subactivity: Other Operations IV - 43

Subactivity: Hazardous Fuels Reduction IV - 48

Subactivity: Rural Fire Assistance IV - 58

Budget Schedules IV- 62

V. Appropriation: Central Hazardous Materials Fund V -

Appropriation Language Sheet V -

Authorizations

\J -2 Summary of Requirements V - 3

Activity: Central Hazardous Materials Fund - 4

Budget Schedules V - 1

VI. Appropriation: Construction VI -

Appropriation Language Sheet VI -

Appropriation Language Citations - 2

Authorizations

VI - 3 Summary of Requirements VI - 4

Activity: Construction VI - 5

Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan VI - 10 Budget Schedules VI . 74

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VII. Appropriation: Land Acquisition VII -

Appropriation Language Sheet VII -

Appropriation Language Citations VII - 2

Authorizations VII - 3 Summary of Requirements VII - 4

Activity: Land Acquisition VII - 5

Subactivity: Land Acquisition VII - 9

Subactivity: Acquisition Management VII - 51

Subactivity: Emergencies and Hardships VII - 53

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments VII - 55 Budget Schedules VI - 57

VIII. Appropriation: Oregon and California Grant Lands VIII -

Appropriation Language Sheet VIII -

Appropriation Language Citations VIII - 2

Authorizations vi 1

- 4 Summary of Requirements VIII - 5

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes VIII - 6

Appropriation Description VIII - 7

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition VIII - 14

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and Facility Maintenance VIII - 18

Subactivity: Operations VIII - 20

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance VIII- 23

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance VIII - 26

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management VIII - 30

Subactivity: Forest Management VIII - 31

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development VIII - 38

Subactivity: Other Forest Resources Management VIII - 44

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning VIII - 58

Activity: Western Oregon Information and Resource Data Systems VIII - 64

Activity: Jobs in the Woods VIII - 67

Budget Schedules VIII - 72

IX. Appropriation: Range Improvements IX -

Appropriation Language Sheet IX -

Appropriation Language Citations IX - 2

Authorizations IX - 4 Summary Of Requirements IX - 5

Activity: Range Improvements IX - 6 Budget Schedules IX- 10

X. Appropriation: Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures X -

Appropriation Language Sheet X -

Appropriation Language Citations X - 2

Authorizations X - 4 Summary of Requirements X - 5

Appropriation: Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures (Indefinite) X - 6 Budget Schedules X - 1

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XI. Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payment

Appropriation Language Sheet

Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payments

Budget Schedules

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XII. Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds XII- 1 Appropriation Language Sheet XII -

Authorizations XII- 2 Summary of Requirements XII - 4

Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds XII - 6 Budget Schedules XII - 24

XIII. Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds XIII -

Appropriation Language Sheet XIII -

Appropriation Language Citations XIII - 2

Authorizations XIII - 4 Summary of Requirements XIII - 5

Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds XIII - 6

Activity: Land and Resource Management Trust Fund XIII - 8

Activity: Permanent Miscellaneous Trust Funds XIII - 9 Budget Schedules XIII - 10

XIV. Appropriation: Helium Fund and Operations

Activity Summary

Summary of Requirements

Activity: Helium Fund and Operations Budget Schedules

XIV -1 XIV -1 XIV - 2 XIV - 3 XIV - 5 XV. Appropriation: Administrative Provisions XV -

Appropriation Language Sheet XV -

Employee Count by Grade XV - 2 BLM Research and Development XV - 3

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General Statement

Highlights of the Bureau of Land Management

2004 Budget Request

Summary of Funding Request - The 2004 President’s Budget for the BLM requests $1,721,011,000 in current budget authority. Excluding the Payments in Lieu of Taxes

appropriation, which would be transferred to the Department of the Interior in 2004, this budget

requests $42.8 million more than the amount requested in the 2003 President’s Budget. The

2004 request provides net increases of $16.1 million, or 1.7 percent, for the Bureau’s operating accounts, and $45.0 million, or 6.9 percent, for wildland fire management. It also proposes to reduce funding for land acquisition by $21.0 million, and to increase cost recovery in support of Bureau operations by $2.7 million. The complexity of the Bureau’s multiple use mission can be seen in the distribution of funding by the mission goals of the Department’s proposed Strategic Plan, with $8.2 million of the total of requested funding increases for all accounts dedicated to Resource Use, $6.6 million for Resource Protection, $5.7 million for Recreation, and $22.3 million to Serve Communities. 2004 Funding Request by Strategic Plan Mission Goal

FY 2004 Funding by

Strategic Plan Mission Goal

(Funding in $ millions) Protection $291.1 17% Resource Use

L $334.5 19%

Communities Mt-- $1000.3 Recreation 58% $95.2 6%

Funding Changes,

2003 - 2004

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Protection (Funding in $ millions) *$ 6.6 S%

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Within the amounts for Bureau operations, a net increase of $3.1 million is requested to promote

renewable and non-renewable energy development on public lands, $4.3 million to enhance

land restoration efforts (including an increase of $2.0 million for the Bureau’s highly successful Challenge Cost Share Program), $4.8 million to improve recreational opportunities and visitor services, $2.7 million to strengthen BLM’s law enforcement capabilities, and $2.5 million to promote forest management in western Oregon and in the public domain. The budget

continues support for land use planning by providing an additional $1.0 million, and

reemphasizes the Bureau’s commitment to monitoring by including an additional $1.9 million spread among all major initiatives - in recognition of the importance of tracking the condition of resources and the Bureau’s effectiveness over time as a steward of the public lands.
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

In the Wildland Fire Management appropriation, the Department requests an additional $45.0

million, for a total of $698.7 million, to support fire preparedness, suppression, fuels reduction, and burned area rehabilitation. Increased funding would cover additional costs of providing

aviation services and burned area rehabilitation, and would enable the Department to fully fund

suppression operations at the 10-year average, to better assure that fire managers have the resources necessary to effectively respond to an average fire season. BLM s budget includes a reduction of $15.5 million in 2004 to reflect management reforms

associated with information technology. These reductions are spread among the Bureau’s

operating accounts and the wildland fire management appropriation, to reflect savings projected from consolidation at the Department level of hardware and software purchases and IT support

functions such as helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. In addition to such

savings, the Bureau will delay certain investments in new IT infrastructure past 2004. Other program decreases in the BLM budget request include $2.0 million from the Alaska Conveyance program, and reductions of $2.5 million and $300,000 from the Lands and Realty and Recreation programs, respectively, to account for increases in offsetting cost recovery fees. Summary of Other Proposed Changes - This budget request assumes implementation of a

recently finalized cost recovery proposal for special recreation events, and a pending cost recovery proposal for review of right-of-way applications. In addition, the Bureau will propose new cost recovery for review of applications under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. The 2004 request also includes a proposal to amend Title II of the Federal Land Transaction

Facilitation Act to: 1) allow the Bureau to retain a greater share of receipts from the sale of lands

to support land health improvements; and 2) allow lands to be considered for sale under FLTFA

if they are identified as suitable for disposal in land use plans approved after enactment of the

Act. These changes are projected to increase use of FLTFA’s land sale authority, with revenues increasing over baseline projections by $10.0 million in 2004.

Finally, the Administration proposes that funding for Payments in Lieu of Taxes be transferred to the Department, in recognition of the fact that benefits under this program are provided on

behalf of most landholding Federal agencies, not just BLM. Transferring the appropriation to Departmental management will help better focus BLM appropriations on BLM-managed lands and their requirements.

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Overview and Organization of The Bureau of Land Management

The BLM’s predecessors in government date to 1812, with the founding of the General Land

Office to handle sale of the public domain. Transferred from the Treasury Department to the Department of the Interior in 1849, the General Land Office continued its mission well into the 20th Century. The BLM was established under the President's Reorganization Plan of 1946 (60

Stat. 1097), through the consolidation of the General Land Office and the Grazing Service, which had been formed in 1934. The modem BLM and its complex mission were created in 1976 with passage of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1731), which emphasizes the importance of multiple uses of the public lands. Today, the BLM’s mission is: -BLM MISSIONTo sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The BLM might best be described as a small agency with a big mission and a lot of ground to cover. The diversity of its contributions to the Department’s mission is reflected in the Bureau’s

ability to deliver on 11 of the 17 outcome goals contained in the Department’s Strategic Plan. Several of the Bureau’s contributions are unique - for instance, support for onshore oil and gas

operations, dispersed recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitat on a landscape scale. These contributions are hardly surprising given the scope of the Bureau’s surface and

subsurface operations, which greatly exceed the Federal Government’s other land management

bureaus as shown in the figure on the following page, and on the map of Federal land ownership on page 47. The BLM manages these public lands for a range of uses that is as diverse as the landscape

itself, including recreation, habitat conservation, livestock grazing, hunting and fishing, timber

harvesting, energy and mineral production, and cultural resource protection. The mix of allowed uses depends on an area’s resources and local demands; for example, some lands are managed primarily for energy production, some for the protection of specific threatened or endangered species, and still others for recreation. On all its acres, however, the BLM provides some essential services that protect the public, such as wildfire management and law

enforcement.

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BLM Manages the Largest Land Base in the Federal Government

(Millions of Acres)

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Surface Surface Surface Surface Subsurface

Together with that broad mandate comes a substantial capacity for generating revenue that benefits the entire Federal government and the many States in which the Bureau operates. In 2004, the public lands will generate an estimated $2.0 billion in receipts from various sources,

including mineral leasing, grazing fees, timber sales, and recreation use fees. Nearly one-half

of these receipts are shared with States and counties, with the balance going to the miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury or being retained by the BLM to support associated program operations. The BLM’s contributions to State and local economies go well beyond

revenue sharing, particularly when one considers the impacts of tourism on economic

development and the benefits that communities derive from the BLM’s resource management

and conservation efforts. The Bureau’s current table of organization is shown on the next page.

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Bureau of Land Management

Table of Organization As of January 2003

DIRECTOR

Director's Staff Executive Assistant, Executive Assistant (A) Deputy Director, Operations Deputy Director, Programs and Policy Chief of Staff

Office of Fire & Aviation Policy National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

Director. Office of Law

Enforcement

Director. National Landscape

Conservation System

Special Assistant to the

Director for Energy Policy

WQ-200

Assistant Director Renewable Resources and Planning

- Planning, Assessment and Community Support

- Rangeland Resources

- Fish, Wildlife & Native Plant Resources

- Forests and Woodlands

- Cultural and Fossil Resources and

Tribal Consultation

- Recreation

- Wild Horses and Burros

- National Science and Technology

Center (NSTC)

WQ-300

Assistant Director Minerals. Realty &

Resource Protection

- Fluid Minerals

- Solid Minerals

- Lands and Realty

- Protection and Response

- Land and Resource

Information Systems

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Assistant Director Information Resources Management

- IRM Investment

- IRM Policy & Records

- System Coordination

- WO IT Services

- National IRM Center (NIRMC)

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Assistant Director CQmTOnications

- Public Affairs

- Legislative Affairs

- Regulatory Affairs

- Intergovernmental Affairs

- Environmental Education and Volunteers

Alaska

State Director Arizona

State Director California

State Director Colorado

State Director

WQ-700

Assistant Director Human Resources Management

- Executive Initiatives -Equal Employment

Opportunity

- Special Initiatives

- National Human

Resources Management

Center (NHRMC)

- National Training Center (NTC)

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Assistant Director Business and Fiscal Btaaraa

- Management Systems

- Property, Acquisition, and Headquarters

Services

- Budget

- National Business Center (NBC)

Eastern States

State Director Idaho

State Director

Montana Nevada New Mexico

State Director State Director State Director

i Oregon | Utah Wyoming

State Director 1 State Director Slate Director
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Demographic Changes in the West

Are Changing The Scope of BLM Operations

While the popular perception of the American West continues to be one of empty, unpopulated

spaces, the reality is that the West is the fastest-growing region of the country. In 1 946, when

the Bureau was created, the West’s population stood at just over 17 million. Today more than 63 million people live in this region. And of all the Department’s bureaus, BLM lands are most

affected by these changing demographics. Census data indicate that the rate of growth in the 12 western States averaged 27 percent over the 1990s - more than twice the national average

of 1 3 percent. From just 1 990 to 2000, Nevada’s population increased by 66 percent, Arizona’s by 40 percent, Colorado’s by 31 percent, Utah’s by 30 percent, and Idaho’s by 29 percent (see

below). These States lead the Nation in both population growth and in the percentage of their lands held in Federal ownership, with most of that Federal land under the BLM’s management.

Percent Change in Resident Population for the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 1990 to 2000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The pace of these changes, moreover, is likely to increase as the West ages, since the greatest growth in the school age population is now occurring in that region of the country. Western Growth Drives School Enrollment Increases

Source: National Center for Education Statistics' "Projection of Education Statistics to 2012”

With more than 22 million people living within 25 miles of BLM-managed lands, the Bureau is faced with a combination of increasing demand for goods and services and rapidly changing

resource conditions on-the-ground. New residents have brought requests that no other single government agency can satisfy - including energy, open space, radio towers, fiber optic cable access, and hiking and mountain bike trails. These changes have underscored the Bureau’s need to update land use plans; to monitor resource conditions and the effectiveness of management actions over time; and to expand partnerships with local, State and tribal governments, other landowners, and public land users. Increased population has resulted in increased demands on Bureau personnel. Since the passage in 1976 of the BLM’s organic statute, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, demands on the Bureau for additional resource development and community services have

increased dramatically, as shown on the following page.

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Demographic Changes Have Increased BLM’s Management Responsibilities Type of Work

1976 Workload

2000 Workload Land Actions

Patents of Deeds Issued 53 244

Acres of Patented or Deeded Land 36,991 135,850 Recreation Sites Non-Fee Sites 326 3,191 Fee Sites 0 335

Historical and Archaeological Properties

Properties Recorded 11,076 235,574

Acres Inventoried 1,133,956 14,416,221 Percent of Onshore Oil and Gas

from Federal Lands 6% (O&G

combined) 11% Gas 5% Oil Natural Gas Produced (MCF) 1,080 2,139 Coal Produced

on Federal Lands (tons) 54,782,356 404,787,030 At the same time, demands for conservation, recreational opportunities, and open space have

also increased, prompting Congress and the Executive Branch to increase the number and

acreage of specially designated lands under BLM management. These designations have

generally intensified the BLM’s land management responsibilities. Specially Designated Lands Under BLM’s Management

Have Grown Over Time Management of Designated Areas* Managed

in 1986 Managed as

of 2003

Percent

Increase Congressionally Designated Areas

Designated Wilderness Areas (acres) 368,739 6,512,525 1666%

Wild and Scenic Rivers (miles) 1,439 2,061 43%

National Conservation Areas (acres) 10,756,000 13,976,146 30%

National Historic and Scenic Trails (miles) 1,498 4,290 186%

National Monuments (acres) 0 86,400 All new

Administratively Designated Areas

Areas of Critical Environmental Concern

(acres) 4,720,231 13,989,373 196%

National Scenic Areas (acres) 0 101,000 All new

National Monuments (acres) 0 4,719,867 All new

National Recreation Trails (miles) 145 426 194%

"Not all of BLMs special areas are included in this list.

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Finally, industry demand for review of use authorizations has driven much of the Bureau’s

increased workload. An increase in applications to drill for oil and gas (shown below) is just one

of many growth areas the Bureau now faces.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Staff and Funding Trends

“Providing balanced stewardship of our natural resources is more challenging today than ever

before. We cannot fulfill that mission alone, nor should we even attempt to do so. Good

stewardship of the public lands will not be found in bigger government, but in broader public

participation in this land-management process.” BLM Director Kathleen Clarke February, 2003

Historically, the BLM accomplished its core responsibility with relatively stable funding and

personnel. However, staff has declined by more than 25 percent over twenty years in some job

series such as range conservationists, petroleum engineering technicians, and foresters. Overall staffing outside the fire program has remained steady or declined throughout that period, including during the last decade (below). BLM Full-Time Equivalent Employees, 1993-2004

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Year Budgets in most Bureau programs, meanwhile, have remained flat or declined. From 1994 to 2000, the Bureau’s operating budget decreased in inflation-adjusted dollars. Increases since 2001 - when the Bureau received new funding for land use planning, management of special areas, and management of wild horses and burros - and subsequent increases in the energy and minerals programs provided a needed boost in key areas. The BLM has remained a productive organization - by relying on partnerships, using volunteers, and implementing management improvements throughout the organization. Technology advances in oil and gas production verification, for instance, have improved employee

productivity. At the same time, funding increases have been targeted to areas of greatest demand. The Bureau can point to numerous success stories, including some made possible by

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increased appropriations. Recent leasing activity in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and

in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming; user satisfaction at recreation sites such as Red Rock

outside of Las Vegas; and a growing fuels treatment program ail point to the BLM’s ability to deliver on Administration priorities with funding investments, large or small. And by 2004, the Bureau will have begun to benefit greatly from new investments in resource management

planning. The relationship between new funding and accomplishments is highlighted in two examples below.

With Additional Funding, BLM is able to Deliver Example One: Hazardous Fuels Treatments (BLM only)

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Those examples aside, fewer personnel and less funding would normally be expected to limit accomplishments. But Bureau performance has generally increased over time, not decreased. Much of the BLM’s continued success can be attributed to improved efficiencies that are described throughout this budget request. The BLM has been a leader, for instance, in achieving savings through co-location with other agencies - with the Forest Service in the Service First initiative; with multiple partners at the Joint Pipeline Office and the Farmingtion

Indian Minerals Office; with the Par1< Service at several National Monuments and National Conservation Areas; and at firefighting stations throughout the public lands.

In addition, the Bureau has long relied on local contracting to supplement permanent staff, especially in areas such as facilities maintenance and IT support, and has relied on seasonal employees whenever possible, which has limited any permanent growth in the Bureau’s

workforce. Similarly, BLM has placed a heavy emphasis on contracting with private companies, under the National Fire Plan and as part of the Bureau’s land use planning effort. However important individually, these examples do not wholly explain how the Bureau’s performance has excelled in the face of level staff and appropriations. The BLM has long been

viewed as a “can do” agency. This reputation is well deserved. However, the BLM has not been able to fully meet its obligations and needs in such areas as land use planning, baseline resource inventory, and follow-up monitoring of the Bureau’s effectiveness and of the resources

themselves. Since 2001, when Congress provided the first of several funding increases to jump-start the planning program, the BLM has made steady progress in reversing the land use

planning backlog, as the Bureau implements a strategy designed to update all land use plans on

a continuing, 10-year cycle. But as for baseline data gathering, monitoring of plan implementation and effectiveness, and the validation of assumptions used in decision-making,

the BLM is just now beginning to fund a Bureau-wide strategy. The failure to properly consider impacts on resources, either as part of the effects analysis made prior to authorizing a specific use, or as part of a systematic and ongoing review of the

effectiveness of management plans, exposes the BLM to litigation and may frustrate efforts to authorize future uses of the public lands. The Bureau is just now counting all these costs in its management information system, but it is clear that in some field offices (the California Desert

District, for instance), increasing costs stem directly from implementation of court orders and

settlements, and efforts to avoid litigation in the future. This sort of management is both

wasteful and avoidable, but requires investments in the full costs of doing business, including resource monitoring. The 2004 President’s Budget request includes an additional $1.9 million spread among major initiatives to help revitalize the Bureau’s monitoring efforts.

In addition to the planning and monitoring efforts that support all other activities, this request supports new projects with partners to promote conservation on the public lands. The 2004

budget request outlines a number of ways in which the Bureau is addressing workload

challenges - some through new resources, some through management innovation, and others through non-Federal partners providing funding or in-kind contributions of labor or materials.. Many of these projects focus on management of congressionally and administratively designated special areas, others on the broader public domain. The budget also outlines Section I - General Section Page I - 12
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improvements to address public demand for energy, minerals, and associated rights-of-way, and to increase thinning of overgrown forests and woodlands adjacent to communities. It also provides for improvements to management of recreation and visitor services, based on the monumental increased demand in that program area. Other management changes are described in the General Statement in sections on: implementation of the President’s Management Agenda; the Secretary's vision of the “4 Cs” and

the BLM’s use of partnerships; management reforms associated with activity-based costing; and

savings associated with selected best management practices.

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Implementation of the President’s Management Agenda

“I hope you will never take the honor of public service for granted. Some of us will serve in government for a season, others will spend an entire career here. But all of us should dedicate ourselves to great goals: We are not here to mark time, but to make progress, to achieve

results, and to leave a record of excellence.”

- President George W. Bush

October 15, 2001 The President’s Management Agenda is based on the principles that government should be

citizen-centered, results-oriented, and market-based. In May 2001, the Secretary of the Interior issued a document that further outlined this agenda as it applies to the Department and the BLM

entitled Interior’s Management Challenge for Citizen-Centered Governance. There are five components of the management reform initiatives outlined in both documents. Several management initiatives previously undertaken by BLM positioned it well to advance these

initiatives. Strategic Management of Human Capital - In the second phase of workforce planning under

the President’s Management Agenda, the BLM will conduct an expanded process for the development of its national workforce plan that incorporates local workforce plans. The BLM’s

workforce planning process will factor national needs and workforce structure with local and

regional workforce requirements to meet growing and increasingly complex work commitments.

Workforce plans will be further integrated with the Budget Planning System database management system, thereby better aligning resource allocation and performance. The Bureau will ensure that the right skills are available in the right place at the right time through continuous workforce planning that uses a blend of skills acquisition and developmental

approaches. The BLM expects to lose more than 140 skilled employees in 2004, with nearly one quarter of the Bureau’s workforce eligible for retirement by 2008. These potentially lost

skills and knowledge will be replaced in part by using competitive sourcing. The Bureau’s human resource plan will also provide placement and retraining services to employees

adversely affected by competitive sourcing decisions.

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Competitive Sourcing - President Bush has challenged agencies throughout government to improve service to the public, and to accomplish their work in the most cost-effective way. Under the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act, Federal agencies are directed to annually

inventory all work activities performed by their employees, and to determine how many of those

activities are “commercial” and how many “inherently governmental.” OMB, in turn, is required

to consult with each agency regarding its inventory. Upon completion of this review and

consultation, the agency must transmit a copy of the inventory to Congress and make it available to the public. The current BLM inventory identifies 3,000 full-time equivalent positions located across the country that were performing activities also provided by commercial

enterprises. The Office of Management and Budget has set a long-term goal for agencies to conduct

competitive sourcing studies on 50 percent of the FTE in the FAIR Act Inventory that are performing commercial activities. The OMB defines a commercial activity as a function, either contracted or government-operated or managed, that provides a product or service obtainable from a private commercial source. Competitive sourcing studies focus on determining who can

provide quality service at the best value to the government’s customers. These studies will compare quality and costs of our in-house capability to those available from non-Federal

providers. The OMB Circular A-76 Supplemental Handbook and the Department of the Interior Express Study Guide are required to be used to conduct the studies. OMB has issued interim goals for all agencies to complete competitive sourcing studies. In 2003, at least 15 percent of the FTE in the FAIR Act Inventory that are performing commercial

activities must be reviewed under competitive sourcing studies. To meet its share of the agency’s requirement, the BLM is focusing on the commercial activity that includes maintenance, repair, alteration, and minor construction of real property. The Bureau expects to review 450 commercial activities (15 percent of 3,000) through competitive sourcing by the end

of 2003. The BLM 2003 competitive sourcing studies could cost up to $1,500,000. Funding for these studies is being provided out of base resources in the annual maintenance subactivity, and represents an investment in future long-term savings and program effectiveness.

In 2004, the BLM will determine the work activities that the Bureau will study for suitability of competitive sourcing. A 2004 competitive sourcing study plan will then be developed and

submitted to the Department, in order to meet OMB’s interim goal of having evaluated 25

percent of the commercial positions on the Department’s FAIR Act Inventory by the end of 2004.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget and Performance Integration -

“The President’s Quality Award is the highest recognition given by the Federal Government for managerial excellence. ... President George W. Bush has focused on five of the toughest management challenges facing the Federal Government today. ... Every cabinet Secretary and

major agency head is being held accountable for progress in these areas, and both the quality and quantity of nominations submitted this year are clear indications of the commitment across

the Federal Government to ‘get to green' on each of the five management initiatives. For the Bureau of Land Management - ‘In recognition of performance and results in the area of Budget and Performance Integration.’” Director of the Office of Personnel Management Kay Coles James

November 25, 2002

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President Bush has called on Federal agencies to better integrate performance in their decisions about budget allocations. In November 2002, he cited the BLM as one of seven

finalists in all of the Federal government for the ‘President’s Quality Award,’ recognizing its accomplishments in this area. In 2004, the BLM will continue its ongoing progress by fully integrating performance data in all internal budget allocation processes, and in all formal budget

requests. Requests for increased funding in these Budget Justifications use full cost (direct and

indirect) data so that if the full funding increases are not approved, output and performance measures will be reduced to account for the full cost of producing the work. In the past, requests for increased funding often did not consider or include the indirect costs associated

with doing the work. As a result, the actual capability to meet planned accomplishments was

reduced, undermining the BLM’s ability to meet its performance targets. Using full cost data to calculate the requests for increased funding should assure that the BLM will be able to achieve

projected results. Integrating performance information into the budget process will not require

additional funding. Rather, it will change the way the BLM develops budget information within

existing funding levels. Recent progress in integrating performance and budget information is described below.

• 2002 - During the BLM’s mid-year review, budget and program staff examined planned and

completed workload measures to determine whether States and field offices were likely to meet their planned targets. If it appeared likely that a particular State would not meet its targets, program staff were directed to recommend adjustments in funding, as appropriate. This enabled the Bureau to reallocate resources to continue to meet overall national program objectives.

• 2003 - As part of development of the 2003 Planning Target Allocations, which are based on

the 2003 President’s Budget, BLM staff compiled cost information by subactivity and work

activity (“program element”) for 2000 and 2001. The cost information included spending on

“priority program elements” for each subactivity, other workload units, overhead, and

administration. The analysis also included average unit costs for “priority program elements” - defined as those that comprise the core work within that subactivity.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Program and budget staffs were then directed to review the prior year data to identify and

explain apparent anomalies (e.g., States whose expenditures and/or unit costs seemed

significantly higher or lower than the Bureau average). They were also directed to review accomplishments compared to planned targets. Based on their analysis of the cost data, program staffs were asked to recommend appropriate changes in funding for the States or Centers. The BLM Budget Strategy Team - a management group made up of State, field, and Washington Office representatives - then reviewed the budget and program staff recommendations. In most cases, the recommendations were approved, and State cost and performance targets modified accordingly. State Offices are being encouraged to use a similar process to develop funding recommendations for field offices within their jurisdiction.

• 2004 - The BLM submission for the 2004 Budget Justifications builds upon the 2003

analysis. Funding targets will be adjusted to reflect information gained from a 2002 end-of- year analysis of the true costs of accomplishing specific tasks, and multi-year trend

information regarding accomplishments and spending history. This will include recommendations to shift funding between States and Centers to recognize good

performance, and to focus limited funding on priority work activities. Improve Financial Performance - The BLM has demonstrated an outstanding record of

financial management as represented by its seven consecutive unqualified opinions. Key to its success has been the availability of timely and accurate financial information made available to

all employees through the Management Information System (MIS). The ability to link budget and performance through cost management and to access financial data in real time has

fostered a Bureau-wide ethic of fiscal accountability. The BLM has also met or exceeded its goals under the Prompt Payment Act, and goals to reduce or eliminate erroneous payments.

In 2004, as in 2003, the Bureau will seek to:

• Ensure that adequate financial internal controls exist Bureau-wide.

• Ensure compliance with FASAB accounting standards.

• Ensure compliance with fiscal laws and regulations.

• Ensure that capital assets are properly accounted for, managed and maintained.

• Complete quarterly financial statements, including intra-govemmental eliminations.

• Participate in departmental system solutions to intra-govemmental eliminations.

• Provide guidance to program managers and field personnel on financial accountability.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Expanded Electronic Government —

“Today I have signed into law H.R. 2458, the 'E-Govemment Act of 2002. ’ This legislation builds upon my Administration's expanding E-Govemment initiative by ensuring strong leadership of

the information technology activities of Federal agencies, a comprehensive framework for information security standards and programs, and uniform safeguards to protect the

confidentiality of information provided by the public for statistical purposes. The Act will also assist in expanding the use of the Internet and computer resources in order to deliver Government services, consistent with the reform principles I outlined on July 10, 2002, for a

citizen-centered, results-oriented, and market-based Government."

-President George W. Bush December 17, 2002

With the explosive growth of the Internet and use of personal computers in over 40 percent of all homes in the United States, expectations of BLM employees, citizens, and businesses that conduct transactions with the BLM have changed significantly. Two of the hallmarks of the Information Age are universal access to information and

“information velocity.” Many businesses have realized what makes customers choose one company over another is speed and accessibility of their information (being able to get

information at any time, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week). Customers are simply seeking the best information possible in the fastest possible time. The keystone of success in the

Information Age is the ability to add value to outputs by being able to quickly transform data and

records into useful information, and make that information widely accessible. The BLM must

provide universal electronic access to business information when customers need it. Within the President’s proposed funding levels for information technology projects, the BLM will be able to accomplish the following in 2004:

• Continue to work with the “Recreation One Stop” initiative to ensure that public recreation needs, which have been growing so dramatically, are recognized and incorporated into BLM

business plans.

• Continue to coordinate with the Minerals Management Service in implementing automated

solutions to common business practices.

• Continue current level of support to the “DOI volunteer.gov” effort, which helps augment BLM staff capability.

• Continue current level of support to the Small Business Association “Business Compliance

One-Stop” Initiative.

• Continue to implement the “E-authentication” initiative, to strengthen to strengthen physical

security at Bureau facilities, and to enhance logical security to Bureau systems.

• Examine lines of business to identify opportunities to implement e-government solutions

within proposed funding levels.

• In new or existing projects under development, incorporate e-government principles.

• Provide support for the “Geospatial One Stop” initiative.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Program Assessment - OMB’s PART Evaluation

In formulation of the 2004 President’s Budget, the Administration began reviewing programs

throughout the Federal government using the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). The

process generated information on the effectiveness of programs as diverse - in the case of the Department of the Interior - as BIA school construction, FWS hatchery management, BOR rural water projects, and wildland fire management. Initial findings may be found under the Performance and Management Assessments volume of the President’s budget. PART was designed to measure and evaluate program performance in a systematic, consistent, and transparent manner; assessing agencies’ program performance in four critical areas: 1) purpose, 2) strategic planning, 3) program management, and 4) program results. The BLM was asked to use the PART evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses of its Restoration program, which restores natural habitats through work that includes invasive weed

treatments, reintroduction of native species, forest health improvements, and restoration of

riparian areas, among other activities. For the BLM, this work is actually funded by portions of several subactivities in a total of three appropriations - Management of Lands and Resources, Oregon and California Grant Lands, and Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery, as follows: Program/Subactivity (Funding in Millions $) 2002

Estimate 2003

Estimate 2004

Estimate

Soil, Water, and Air Management 17.7 18.1 18.0 Rangeland Management 24.9 24.7 24.7

Public Domain Forestry 1.4 1.3 1.5 Riparian Management 15.9 15.4 15.3

Wildlife Management 25.3 22.3 22.4

Fisheries Management 12.1 11.7 11.9 Threatened & Endangered Species Management 21.6 21.7 21.8 Challenge Cost Share 7.0 17.0 19.0 Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery 4.8 4.4 4.4 Western Oregon Resources Management 5.4 5.4 5.4 Jobs-in-the-Woods (in western Oregon) 2.9 2.9 2.9 TOTAL, Funding for BLM Restoration: $138.9 $144.9 $147.4 The Office of Management and Budget’s assessment of the BLM’s restoration activities found

that - with a score of 71 percent, the program is “moderately effective.” The Bureau’s

Restoration program was generally judged to be well-managed, deriving significant benefits from funding and in-kind contributions provided by non-Federal partners. The Bureau’s Challenge Cost Share Program, for instance, leveraged $16.4 million of non-Federal funding and in-kind contributions in 2002 with Federal funding of $9.1 million. The BLM uses an

extensive network of volunteers to complete project work. Additionally, the BLM emphasizes

the use of performance-based contracts, conducts regular internal program evaluations, and

uses funds in a timely manner.

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The Office of Management and Budget identified several weaknesses during the assessment,

including:

• Gaps in the monitoring of resource conditions to support management decisions and to assess the impacts of restoration activities.

• Lack of performance measures that focus on efficiency.

• Insufficient data on existing performance measures to ensure that baseline data are accurate and performance targets are aggressive.

• Similarities and potential overlaps between activities conducted in the BLM’s restoration programs and in the Department’s Wildland Fire Management program for rehabilitation and

fuels reduction. Based in part on OMB’s findings, the budget request includes an additional $1.9 million in 2004

for BLM monitoring activities to improve baseline data and track trends over time. The BLM will also refine existing performance measures and develop consistent efficiency measures across

the Department for similar restoration activities; and will evaluate options for clearly distinguishing between restoration activities funded with the Department’s Wildland Fire program and the BLM’s operating programs.

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Management Practices That Have

Improved Efficiency and Resulted in Savings

Savings from best management practices throughout the Bureau of Land Management are

difficult to quantify, but nonetheless real. The following examples of locally-based partnerships help illustrate ways in which BLM is using partnerships in ways that result in a savings to the Government. Sand Flats Recreation Area Cooperative Management Project, Utah -

The Sand Flats Recreation Area program is a partnership between Grand County, UT,

the BLM, and recreational enthusiasts. Together, these groups share the

responsibility of caring for the public land a few miles north of Moab, Utah. This

recreational area is situated on a sandstone

plateau with spectacular, 100-mile vistas of the surrounding canyon country. The partnership was created to avoid duplication of services and capabilities, and to promote management on a landscape basis, irrespective of jurisdictional boundaries. It covers an area

of 7,240 acres of BLM public lands and State of Utah School Trust land that includes a unique

recreation opportunity - the world-renowned Slickrock Bike Trail - as well as related, semi- developed camping and day use areas. It is enjoyed by more than 150,000 recreational users each year and is an important attraction that helps support the local tourism industry. The spectacular terrain has been restored and minimally developed through the collaborative

efforts of the BLM, Grand County, and the Moab community. In addition, a grant from the

national service initiative AmeriCorps has made this successful cooperative management

program possible.

In October 1997, the Sand Flats Recreation Area program launched a new era of self- sustainability. Averaging over $250,000 annually, all fees collected at SFRA remain in the program and are targeted to services, education, and maintenance, including revegetation

projects, fence and toilet construction and upkeep, trail maintenance, interpretive signs, and

brochure development. An apprenticeship program began in the fall of 1995 providing “work

study” opportunities for local high school students. These students work with the management

agencies to learn public service skills while earning a grant towards their college education.

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Service First - Service First is a joint venture between BLM and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to create seamless, citizen-centered service delivery and more efficient public land management. During the summer of 2001, President Bush issued a strategy for improving the management and performance of the Federal government. One of the three principles guiding the President’s vision is that government should be citizen-centered. Established in 1996, Service First cuts through the bureaucracy caused by boundaries among government

organizations and provides efficient, results-oriented services.

The most visible aspect of Service

First is the co-location of many BLM

and U.S. Forest Service operations

in the same physical facility, such as

the San Juan Public Lands Center,

in Durango, CO, shown above. Customers as diverse as mining and wood products companies, ranchers,

hunters, anglers, hikers, and other

recreational users, can go to one

office to secure permits, pay fees, and obtain information. This approach is both customer-focused and cost-effective.

Service First does this by:

• Streamlining multiple processes and regulations of two or more agencies in different Departments to relieve the public, commercial users, and

businesses from duplicate and overlapping

requirements.

• Designating a lead agency to operate a program or manage an area, regardless of agency

boundaries.

• Offering one-stop shopping and a single point of contact for the public, commercial users, and

businesses.

In Lakeview, Oregon, the BLM and the USFS have combined operations to improve customer service and

reduce combined overhead expenses. The BLM

District Manager and the Forest Supervisor of the Fremont and Winema Forests frequently substitute for each other when one is in the field and the other is in the office. Many jobs (including law enforcement and

general administration) are performed for the benefit of

all Federal lands in this large portion of eastern Oregon. Customer comment cards are uniformly

positive, as most customers get quicker and better service with one stop to take care of their needs in a

coordinated, transparent approach.

Specific examples of this are:

• All map sales are handled from a single business

office. The customer may purchase both BLM and USFS maps with a single process.

• The Lakeview District shares a Public Affairs Officer with the Fremont and Winema National

Forests. This provides for a coordinated message

to the public on the many activities and

responsibilities shared by the two agencies.

• The Lakeview District and the Fremont and

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fire staff monitors fire danger and coordinates fire restrictions for public lands managed by

both agencies. The public receives one set of fire restrictions that are consistent between

the agencies. Combining similar duties into interagency positions is a key factor in the Lakeview District’s

ability to absorb a continuing increase in workload while consistently exceeding target accomplishments. Specific examples of this are:

• An interagency staff of two BLM employees and one USFS employee provide customer

service in the office reception area. This saves both agencies one position each. The

salary savings has allowed both agencies to accomplish other program work.

• The BLM and USFS manage property under a shared interagency position. Prior to integrating this position with the USFS, property management was a collateral duty in the business/purchasing office. Moving property management to a single shared position has

allowed the business staff to absorb an increased workload. Property management now

has a singular focus resulting in improved quality and efficiency of service to both agencies.

• To date, the cumulative savings from co-location of BLM and USFS operations in Lakeview

are estimated at $2.1 million. The Farmington Indian Minerals Office, New Mexico - The Farmington Indian Minerals

Office (FIMO) was established to provide the expertise of the Federal Government to Navajo

allottees regarding their mineral interests on a “one-stop” basis. This office integrates the

services of the BLM, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Minerals Management Service, thus

enabling the Government to be more responsive, effective, and accountable. FIMO provides

information regarding the management of Indian allottees’ lands and allows them easy access

to information regarding royalties and operations of their allotments. Additionally, FIMO

inspects all Navajo oil and gas leased lands, enforces mining regulations, maintains lease

adjudication information, and reviews production and royalty volumes. Recent

accomplishments of FIMO include:

• The termination of more than 40 leases for breaks in production that were discovered by

lease reviews. FIMO has negotiated settlements with five production companies, including the agreement by one company to pay a $50,000 lease reinstatement bonus and to drill an

additional well at an estimated cost of $500,000.

• A progressive leasing program that has resulted in the issuance of more than 285 leases in the last four years, compared to only 100 during the previous 14 years.

• Since 1998, FIMO’s audit staff has grown to three auditors, who have recovered $3 million. The average collection prior to the formation of FIMO was $50,000 per year. Consultation is critical to this process. FIMO has emphasized that the Indian mineral owner

should be involved in the decision-making process regarding development of their lands. FIMO

conducts 16 outreach meetings per year, with an average attendance of 50 allottees per

meeting. FIMO became a permanent office in September 2001. It is expected that the FIMO

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office will be used as a model for similar offices in other areas that service Indian allotted minerals. The Joint Pipeline Office, Alaska - The Joint Pipeline Office is an intergovernmental

organization with the mission of protecting the environment, public health, and worker safety, while overseeing the safe movement of oil from

the site of its production on Alaska’s North

Slope, through the 800-mile pipeline to the Valdez Marine Terminal. The JPO was

established in 1990 to provide co-located and

coordinated oversight of the design,

construction, operations, and maintenance of

all common carrier pipelines in Alaska,

including the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. The BLM is the lead Federal agency of the Joint Pipeline Office, which is comprised of six Federal and seven State member agencies.

• Federal agencies include the BLM, which is the co-lead agency, the Office of Pipeline Safety

of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the

Minerals Management Service, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Army Corps of Engineers.

• State of Alaska Agencies include the other co-lead agency, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Departments of Environmental Conservation, Fish and Game, Labor, Governmental Coordination, Transportation, and Public Safety. The JPO provides one-stop shopping that is improving service to six owner companies when

they seek permits and authorities for operation of TAPS. Co-locating agency personnel has enhanced coordination of related activities and improved government communications. The

efficiencies that have resulted from the JPO are indispensable to both industry and the public

that are served by this office. The cost efficiencies generated by this effort have been welcomed by regulators and industry alike, as has the coordination of activities and elimination

of duplicative work.

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Implementation of the Secretary’s Plan

for Citizen-Centered Governance

“The key to our success is the strength of our partnerships and our commitment to collaboration."

• Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton

_ January 8, 2003

Secretary Norton’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance closely follows the President’s Management Agenda. The Plan calls for a Strategic Plan that represents, for the first time, an

enterprise approach to agency governance. BLM has been an active partner in development of that Plan, which is scheduled for release for public comment in February 2003. BLM will modify

its existing Strategic Plan to tier to and complement the Department’s Plan, with performance

goals and output measures that contribute to and mirror those used throughout the Department. The Director of the BLM serves on the Secretary’s Management Excellence Council. This Council provides management oversight, leadership and accountability for implementation of the President’s Management Agenda and the Secretary’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance. The overall objective of these efforts is to improve service to the Department’s

customers, including the general public, interest groups, and local, State and Federal agencies. The BLM strongly supports the Secretary’s vision regarding Consultation, Coordination, and Communication in the service of Conservation - the “4 Cs.” In fact, this has long been the BLM’s way of doing business. A primary focus of the Bureau’s mission is on conservation of the resources on 262 million acres of public lands, primarily in the western continental U.S. and

Alaska. For many people in the West, the BLM is the agency with which they most often

interact regarding management of Federal land. Consultation, coordination, and communication

are integral components of nearly every program or action on the BLM public lands. BLM Depends on Citizen-Centered Governance - The 4 Cs Have Long Been the BLM’s Way of Doing Business

The BLM has used citizen advisory groups since 1934, when Grazing Advisory Boards were established. Current examples include:

- 23 Resource Advisory Councils.

- 5 Resource Advisory Committees for western Oregon District Offices.

- Wild Horse and Burro National Advisory Board.

- National Science Advisory Board.

- 7 Special Area Advisory Boards (Monuments and National Conservation Areas).

- 4 new Advisory Boards (established 2002) for the Carrizo Plains, Canyons of the

Ancients, Sonoran Desert, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

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“Over time, the conservation ethic has evolved and expanded ... greatly influenced by Aldo

Leopold’s Sand County Almanac, providing a framework of a new approach to natural resource management - one based on managing our lands as a whole, rather than as individual parts. At

the heart of Leopold’s conservation ethic was a call to all citizens to take responsibility and become stewards of the land." Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton February 20, 2002 The following are examples of the BLM’s adherence to the principles of the Secretary’s 4Cs: Resource Advisory Councils - The BLM has established a system of Resource Advisory

Councils (RACs), composed of private citizens representing various groups of public land users and State and local government representatives, to provide advice, counsel, and public input to Field Office Managers and State Directors. These RACs are consulted on a variety of public land issues, from very site-specific proposals to long-range planning issues. The BLM also

relies on national- level advisory councils, such as the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory

Board, which advise the Director and the Bureau’s Executive Leadership Team on

programmatic issues. National Environmental Policy Act Implementation - Almost every action the BLM proposes

to take on the public lands requires an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact

Statement. Public involvement is an integral part of the EA/EIS and decision processes. Costs

of complying with NEPA are considered an integral part of implementing each program and are included in all cost assessments and budget requests. Land Use Planning - The BLM is charged with managing the public lands for the benefit of the American people, so communication and public involvement are critical to the success of the land use planning effort. The intermingled land pattern in the West also mandates that any land use planning efforts must be in coordination and consultation with adjoining landowners and a number of Federal, State, and local agencies with jurisdictional responsibilities that overlap the

public land boundaries. Many of BLM’s land use plans are several years old and need to be

updated. For 2004, BLM is requesting an additional $1.0 million for Resource Management

Planning. Partnerships - The BLM is involved in many local, State, and national partnerships to improve management of the public lands, as reflected in the increase in interagency and cooperative agreements over the last five years and the increase in the number of volunteers on BLM lands, as shown in the graphs on the following page.

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• Challenge Cost Share - Begun in the 1980s, the Challenge Cost Share program has

developed into one of the Bureau’s marquee partnership programs. Private organizations and State and local governments have contributed millions of dollars in matching funds and

in-kind services or equipment since its inception. Today, funds are used to support

recreation resources, cultural resources, and wildlife resources. These small projects often make a huge difference at the field level in terms of purchasing power due to partner

leveraging opportunities.

Prior to 2003, the BLM allocated $9.1 million to Challenge Cost Share projects in several

subactivities. In 2003, these funds were pooled into a single program, with projects evaluated and selected by a national team using common, performance-based criteria. The

2003 budget request included an additional $10.0 million for the BLM’s Challenge Cost Share program. BLM field offices, in turn, received nearly $35 million in project solicitations from a broad range of partners.

In 2004, the budget request builds upon the 2003 program with a request for an additional $2.0 million above the 2003 request level, for a total of $21.1 million.

• National Fire Plan - Due to the intermingled land pattern in the West, wildland fire management must be a cooperative effort among BLM, other Interior Bureaus, the U.S. Forest Service, and State and local agencies involved in fire prevention and control. This

consultation, coordination, and communication extends to all aspects of the National Fire Plan, including prevention, preparedness, suppression, hazardous fuels management and

rehabilitation of burned areas. The plan also contains a component to provide Rural Fire Assistance to local fire departments to provide equipment and training to support local involvement in interagency fire management and suppression efforts. For 2004, the Department is requesting an additional $45.0 million for wildland fire management.

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• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - The NFWF is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt

organization established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, plants, and the habitat on which they depend. The NFWF receives congressionally appropriated funding annually through Federal agencies and provides grants for projects meeting the Foundation’s goals. These goals are environmental education, natural resource management, habitat protection and restoration, and the development of conservation

policy. Approved projects are funded at a one-to-one ratio, with the Foundation matching each Federal dollar with one or more dollars of non-Federal funds. As a result of cooperation with the Foundation, BLM is able to accomplish more on-the-ground work. Congress provided $3.0 million in 2002, through the BLM, for the Foundation challenge

grant program. There are a variety of initiatives for which the BLM competes for grant funding from the Foundation, including: Seeking Common Ground, Answer the Call, Bring Back the Natives, National Plant Conservation, and General Conservation. The BLM

requests a total of $3.0 million for this program in 2004.

• Volunteers - In 2002 and 2003, thousands of volunteers contributed their time and talents

to care for the many natural, cultural, and recreational resources on BLM-managed public

lands. Collectively, these individuals are expected to donate more than 1.2 million hours of work in 2004, at an estimated value of more than $20 million (see Figure 1-8). With a workforce of 11,000 employees, the BLM is responsible for managing 262 million acres of public lands. To sustain the health, productivity, and diversity of this much land would be an

insurmountable task without the help of volunteers. Whether participating in one-day

events, serving as campground hosts throughout the summer, or working in the office on a

daily basis, volunteers enable the BLM to provide a wide range of services to public land

users.

• Other Partnerships - The Bureau participates in a wide variety of partnerships in every

State, including:

- The Owl Mountain partnership with various Federal agencies, ranchers and other private landowners, and the State of Colorado.

- The Lemhi Model Watershed partnership with Federal agencies, Tribes, private landowners, conservation groups, the Northwest Conservation and Power Planning

Council, and the State of Idaho.

- The Mottole Restoration Council in California focuses on restoration of natural systems

in the watershed and their maintenance at sustainable levels of health and productivity. Partners include Mill Creek Watershed Conservancy and the Mattole Salmon Group.

- The San Miguel Watershed Coalition in Colorado focuses on watershed management to conserve and enhance natural, cultural, and recreational resources; and social and economic vitality. Partners include six Federal agencies, seven towns in San Miguel and

Montrose Counties and the counties themselves, the Telluride Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and four divisions of the Colorado State government.

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divisions of the Colorado State government, local landowners and county leadership, the Colorado Outward Bound School, and Colorado Mountain College, the group’s

coordinator.

- The San Pedro partnership in Arizona, which is a collaborative effort between 20 local, State and Federal agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop a comprehensive water resources plan for the Upper portion of the San Pedro Basin.

- The San Juan Mountains Association in southwest Colorado, which aims to enhance

personal and community stewardship of natural, cultural and heritage resources on

public and other lands through education, interpretation, information and participation. Partners include the BLM, the U.S. Forest Service, and Colorado State Parks.

- Pathway to Fishing and Boating, which joins the fishing tackle industry with Federal

partners, State fisheries agencies, and private angling and conservation groups to teach new anglers about resource conservation, develop angler skills and ethics, and nurture personal commitment to aquatic resource stewardship.

- The Canyon Country partnership in Utah, which aims to sustain natural systems by

using science to identify landscape preservation needs without regard to administrative boundaries. Partners include three Federal agencies; Grand, San Juan, Emery, and

Carbon Counties; the School Trust Lands Administration; the Division of Oil, Gas and

Minerals; the Division of Wildlife Resources; and the Division of Parks and Recreation.

Altogether, as shown in the following table, the Bureau is likely to provide $127 million toward

partnerships with other Federal, State and local governments, academic institutions, and non- governmental organizations in 2004, with an anticipated match of $93 million in non-Federal

funding. This demonstrates not only the great willingness of the Bureau’s partners to help pay

for public land improvements, but also the extent of the BLM’s commitment to collaboration under Secretary Norton’s vision. This funding includes an additional $2.0 million in Federal appropriations for the Challenge Cost Share program, and assumes continuation of the Applications of Science initiative, which

identified roughly 1:1 partner matching funds in its first year, 2003. The Bureau also expects to provide additional funding for local law enforcement agreements as part of the national law enforcement initiative; however, only funds associated with current agreements are identified in the table. This summary does not include Payments in Lieu of Taxes, pass-through funding, or revenues

from economic development shared with State and local governments, even though such

funding may be used in ways that benefit both the BLM and local communities. Finally, for agreements related to fire management, the table only shows amounts that are part of a BLM

agreement where partner funding is provided. Fuels treatments with no partner match are not included in these figures, nor are estimates for the other fire bureaus that receive allocated amounts through the wildland fire management appropriation and may enter into partnerships of

their own. These estimates only represent funding dedicated to on-the-ground accomplishments on BLM public lands and, in some cases, adjacent non-Federal lands.

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Summary of BLM Partnerships

IN WHICH FUNDING OR IN-KIND SERVICES ARE EXCHANGED

...

; -j \ 2004 Request

Appropriation Program/Partner(s) Authority

(000$) BLM

Contribution

Partner

Contribution

Total All Volunteers FLPMA $775 $21,875 $22,650 Management of Lands and Resources

Challenge Cost Share FLPMA 20,973 20,973 41,946

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

DOI Appropriation Act FLPMA 3,000 3,000 6,000

Applications of Science DOI Appropriation Act FLPMA 1,000 1,000 2,000 Oregon and California Grant Lands

Challenge Cost Share DOI Appropriation Act FLPMA 200 200 400

Jobs in the Woods DOI Appropriation

Act, FLPMA 5,808 5,808 Cooperative Agreements Funded in MLR, O&C, and Wildland Fire Management: Human Capital Development FLPMA 5,000 700 5,700 Resource Management FLPMA 30,000 14,000 44,000

Rural Fire Assistance

(These figures are estimates based on BLM’s 2002 contribution). DOI Appropriation Act FLPMA 6,200 1,400 7,600 Law Enforcement FLPMA 2,500 1,000 3,500 Other FLPMA 20,000 700 20,700 Reimbursable Accounts

Interagency Agreements Economy Act 13,800 21,043 34,843 TOTAL: 109,256 85,891 195,147 1

‘We are building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility that strengthens our

country.” President George W. Bush December 31, 2002

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Cost Management/Activity-Based Costing

“The Department’s enhanced citizen-focus is reflected in our governance and our ongoing

attempts to become more responsive and cost-effective. Starting with improving our

performance plan, we have charted a course for achieving results and devised an organizational and workforce plan to align our resources to meet the commitments we have made to succeed

in the 21

st Century

Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton January 17, 2003 BLM’s Cost Management program was featured as an “integral component” of the BLM’s management framework in placing BLM as a finalist for the 2002 President’s Quality Award in the area of budget and performance integration. Cost management, also known as activity- based costing helps the BLM achieve cost-effective mission performance and provide full accountability for taxpayer resources. It is a valuable tool that helps the BLM make better- informed decisions by enhancing financial accounting, budgeting, and program management. BLM strives to use available resources in the most efficient manner. Cost management helps

provide managers with the information they need to manage limited resources efficiently. It provides them with information about the full and relevant costs of work processes and outputs and helps them answer the question “How much work are we are getting for what we are spending?” BLM’s implementation of cost management meets the legislative intent of the Chief Financial

Officer Act and Government Performance and Results Act, as well as all accounting standards. BLM’s cost management approach also meets the Joint Financial Management Improvement

Project’s managerial cost accounting system requirements. BLM’s implementation of cost management establishes a process that examines how work

processes consume resources and how those resources relate to work outputs - “activities.” Cost management helps Bureau managers understand what drives costs and how they can be managed to better serve the Bureau’s customers. In short, it allows the Bureau to measure the

cost and performance effectiveness of the program work that accomplishes the Bureau’s

mission.

All work in the Bureau is described in terms of program elements (the activity part of ABC). All labor and operational costs are charged to one or more program elements. The four figures below display two ways to view purchasing power, using 2002 obligations data - the traditional perspective of financial reporting (inputs based on budget object class data), and the ABC,

outputs-based perspective. An example is provided for each of the four Strategic Plan mission

goals - Resource Use, Resource Protection, Recreation, and Serving Communities.

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Four Side by Side Comparisons of Inputs vs. Outputs

Example 1: Communication Site Fee Expenses

Theme: Resource Use

BOC BOC Name Total PE PE Name Output Total

11 Salaries, Benefits $1,486,292 ER Process Right of Way Grants 5,609 $1,123,028 12 Civilian Personnel Benefits $367,001 DB Plan for Commercial Activities 71 $71,166 25 Services $71,838 NH Conduct Realty Compliance Inspections 3,602 $48,934 22 Transportation of Things $54,291 HN Process Land Purchase/Donation 184 $31,923

31 Equipment $52,876 EU Process Land Disposals 358 $28,605

21 Travel/Transp of Persons $34,841 BX Manage Public Land Records 54,779 $26,279 26 Supplies & Materials $14,306 A Outreach and Customer Services NA $61,201 23 Rent, Utlities, Communication $4,456 P Manage Program NA $385,579 24 Printing & Reproduction $678 X Support Program NA $163,039 41 Grants, Subsidies & Contr $10 | All Other PEs . -

' $146,832

Total $2,086,588

1 Total $2,086,588 Example 2: Recreation Operations

Theme: Recreation

| BOC BOC Name Total PE PE Name Output

i . Total

11 Salaries, Benefits $482,386 HB Construct & Maintain Recreation Sites 1,454 $245,868 25 Services $200,732 EB Issue & Manage Recreation Use Permits 1,195,745 $57,550 26 Supplies & Materials $123,586 NX Inspect Comm SRPs for Compliance 3,221 $52,520

12 Civilian Personnel Benefits $103,180 BA Inventory Recreation Resources 297 $46,506 22 Transportation of Things $43,213 EA Process SRP's for Commercial Users 27,787 $36,233

21 Travel/Transp of Persons $34,365 NO Conduct Law Enforcement Actions 6,395 $78,975

31 Equipment $25,223 HC Contruct/Maintain Trails 3,420 $27,177 41 Grants, Subsidies & Contr $14,857 A Outreach and Customer Services $136,534

23 Rent, Utlities, Comm $5,452 P Manage Program $137,447

32 Land & Structures $709 X Support Program $17,684 24 Printing & Reproduction $706 All Other PEs ! S1Q7 Q1 7 Total $1,034,410 km* $1,034,410 |

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Example 3: Soil, Water, Air Management

Theme: Resource Protection

BOC BOC Name Total

11 Salaries, Benefits $15,148,494 25 Services $11,138,417

12 Civilian Personnel Benefits $3,717,567 41 Grants, Subsidies & Contr $1,606,790 26 Supplies & Materials $1,125,770

21 1I1 $938,768

31 Equipment — $881,901

22 Transportation of Things $607,798

23 iRent, Utlities, Comm $589,084

32 Land & Structures $85,315

24 Printing & Reproduction $31,527 42 Insurance Claims/Indemnities $27,253

Total $35,898,683

PE PE Name Output Total JK Impl. AML Projects to Restore Water Qlty 94 $5,730,603 BN Inventory Water Resources 1,074 $1,976,757 EC Process Water Rights Actions 14,316 $1,494,716 BH Inventory Abandoned Land Mine Sites 660 $1,046,837 BP Assess Watersheds 8,823,793 $911,825 MU Monitor Water Resources 1,077 $822,257 BO Inventory Soil Resources 1,260,535 $603,137 HP Remediate AML Physical Safety Hazards 485 $467,376 A Outreach and Customer Services NA $1,063,449

P Manage Program NA $6,454,030 X Support Program NA $6,243,450

All Other PEs $15,538,276

Total $35,898,683

Example 4: Wildland/Urban Interface Theme: Serving Communities

BOC BOC Name Total PE PE Name Output Total 25 Services $30,803,375 JW Implement Fuels Treatments 116,647 $41,732,319

11 Salaries, Benefits $13,170,691 DD Plan for Public Health/Safety 197 $1,963,175 41 Grants, Subsidies 81 Contr $10,002,236 DF Plan for Interdisciplinary Actions 25 $1,600,879

12 Civilian Personnel Benefits $3,800,020 HU Suppress Wildland Fires - $1,503,095

26 Supplies 8i Materials $2,145,755 DS Prepare Draft EIS Level LUP 1 $618,400

31 Equipment $2,064,040 JD Apply Weed Treatments 1,180 $261,905

21 Travel/Transp of Persons $734,251 BT Inventory Forest Vegtation 72,128 $179,303

22 Transportation of Things $727,410 BS Inventory for Weeds 32,200 $172,471

23 Rent, Utlities, Comm $267,768 A Outreach and Customer Services NA $8,629,150

24 Printing & Reproduction $43,042 P Program Support NA $2,540,238

32 Land & Structures $7,893 X Support Program NA $2,334,229 42 Insurance Claims 81 Indemn $1,008 All Other PEs $2,232,329

Total $63,767,488 L

Total $63,767,488

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Calculating Direct and Indirect Costs of Work Activities - Most program elements are considered “direct” work activities and are associated with a unit of accomplishment (i.e., “output”). Other PEs such as public outreach and program management do not have easily measurable outputs, yet they directly benefit the program area, and so can be distributed proportionately to direct program costs. Still other program elements reflect the cost of general

administrative support and other “indirect” costs. These can still be distributed proportionately among all “direct” costs to better enable BLM managers to understand the total cost of doing

business. The “full cost” of any work activity includes both direct and indirect costs as shown in several examples in the table below. These costs represent the cost for the entire BLM

program for the examples shown:

PE PE Name Full Cost Direct Cost

ER Process Right of Way Grants $2,223,010 $1,054,124 EU Process Land Disposals $304,972 $28,605 EQ Process LR/Geophysical Permits/Lic/Easements $139,743 $68,904 NH Conduct Realty & Geophysical Compliance Insp $99,884 $48,934 DB Plan for Commercial Activities $93,729 $71,166 HN Process Land Purchase/Donation $77,872 $31,923 BX Manage Public Land Records $73,069 $26,279

All Other PEs $263,918 $756,653

Total $3,276,197 $2,086,588

Direct Costs include labor and operational costs directly associated with work process (program

element) at hand such as:

• Field visits.

• Interacting with customers.

• Physical treatments, actions, and

improvements.

• Processing of paperwork, permits,

licenses, or other documents.

• Planning and design.

• Preparing and issuing decisions and

reports.

• Monitoring and follow up actions.

• Responding to protests or appeals.

• Vehicle, contract, small purchase and

travel costs directly associated with the

actions listed above. The following are examples of the direct and indirect costs of units of accomplishment for a program element related to each of the DOI Strategic Plan themes. Theme Example Per Unit Resource Use EJ - Process Fluid Mineral APDs Direct - $2,658.88

Indirect - $1,229.91 Resource Protection JD - Apply Weed Treatments Direct - $26.68

Indirect - $5.01 Recreation EA - Issue and Manage Recreation Use

Permits

Direct -51,658.19

Indirect - $455.61 Serve Communities JW - Implement Fuels Treatments within Wildland/ Urban Interface Direct -$364.12

Indirect - $53.31 Section I - General Section Page I -34
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Uses for Cost Management Data - The BLM uses cost management information in many

ways: to understand the relationship between cost and workload, to forecast costs based on

workload, to estimate accomplishments at different budget levels, to optimize operations by

realigning workloads according to economies of scale, to understand what drives cost in the BLM and why, and to compare the cost of alternative actions. Cost and Workload Relationships - This chart compares the relationship of cost and workload

for processing applications for permits to drill. One expects to find a strong, positive relationship between the quantity of work produced and the cost to produce it.

The trend line equation shown below the graph portrays the "best fit" of the data points. The R- squared value indicates the strength of the relationship between cost & workload. Forecasting Future Resources Based on Workload - BLM managers understand that the

relationship between cost and workload can also be expressed as budget and resource analyses that answer "what if?" questions. On-line tools, such as a budget calculator, allow managers to enter values for projected workload for a given program element and have the software tool generate an estimate of required resources! Only program elements with a strong

statistical correlation between cost and workload are used in this fashion.

In the example in the figure below, the budget calculator estimates it would cost $1,588,390 to process 500 Oil & Gas APDs (at one location). The report shows the calculation arriving at $1,588,390 (second row, first table) based on the Trend Line Equation (last row, first table).

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_ Select a Program Element

EJ - Oil & Gas APDs Processed

Enter a forecasted workload (output in units)

3-:) Click the Go! Button

Estimated Cost $1,588,390

Calculation: $1,588,380 - ( $308,803

$2,558.8? * SOO ) Units; 500

Measure: Oil 8 <3« APDj Prac««s«d Best Fitting Trend: Lintar Trend Line Equation: V - 308,803 2,558.873 * X

State”*- $41,244 3%

State "P” $184,145 10%

State Ottier Direct $1,009,884 64%

Total Direct $1,213,283 77%

Indirect (State "X") $373,106 23%

Total: $1,588,390 100%

Data for Program Element EJ State Cost Element Estimate Break Down

Expected Units: 500

The table at right in the figure above shows costs for each BLM State for a given unit of accomplishment, in this case oil and gas APDs processed. This table takes the estimated cost ($1,588,390) and breaks it down into direct and indirect elements, thus allowing Bureau managers to forecast budgetary needs for various workloads and determine the appropriate

subactivity in which to fund those needs. Cost management offers powerful tools for BLM managers to analyze data about work activities and their costs. In 2004, the Bureau will continue to implement management improvements

based on the use of cost management tools. This may include recommendations to realign work functions between field offices as part of the budget allocation process.

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Areas of Special Emphasis

National Energy Plan

“Our ... goal is to promote energy independence for our country, while dramatically improving

the environment. I have sent to you a comprehensive energy plan to promote energy efficiency and conservation, to develop cleaner technology, and to produce more energy at home."

• President George W. Bush

January 28, 2003

In May 2001, the President adopted the National Energy Policy, which identified a major role for public lands and resources in meeting our Nation’s increasing energy needs. Aggressive

involvement by the BLM is critical to achieving the President’s goals of modernizing our energy

infrastructure, increasing our energy supplies, and accelerating the protection and restoration of the environment, as well as supporting the Secretary of the Interior’s Indian trust responsibilities. The Bureau will focus its efforts on increasing domestic production of both renewable and non- renewable energy resources and promoting conservation and environmental protection in the

following program areas: oil and gas; renewable resources, including wind, solar, and

geothermal, and rights-of-way.

BLM-Managed Lands Provide: 48% of the Nation’s Geothermal Production. 20% of the Nation’s Wind Power Capacity. 35% of the Nation’s Coal Production. 11% of the Nation’s Gas Production. 5% of the Nation’s Oil Production.

As part of a dynamic implementation plan, the BLM identified 43 tasks that will enable it to successfully implement the President’s National Energy Policy. Forty-six percent are ongoing

tasks such as expediting the process of approving Applications for Permits to Drill. Thirty-five percent of the BLM tasks are considered complete, such as the re-permitting of the Trans- Alaska Pipeline System. Two tasks are currently behind schedule: rule making on bonding

liability for onshore oil and gas operations and providing timely royalty relief incentives for recovery of uneconomic or marginally economic coal resources. Six tasks are categorized as

pending because of legal or other constraints. The following table summarizes progress-to-date on each of the NEP tasks in which the BLM has a role. Section I - General Section Page I - 37
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Status of BLM National Energy Plan Tasks

Status Task Description Summary

Completed i BLM will expedite completion of the ongoing Energy

Policy Conservation Act study of impediments to Federal oil and gas exploration and development

Section 604 requires that all Federal lands be

inventoried.

EPCA inventory released January 2003 for these basins: Powder River, Greater Green River, Paradox/San Juan, Uinta/Piceance Basins, and the Montana Thrust Bell A copy

of the inventory can be found at httD://www.doi.aov/eDca The next areas to be inventoried are under consideration. Completed g BLM will complete unitization, suspension, and

extension regulations for National Petroleum

Reserve-Alaska.

Final rule was published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2002 at 67 FR 17866.

Completed 10 BLM will conduct biennial leasing in the northeast

sector of NPR-A starting in 2002. A lease sale for the Northeast Sector of NPR-A was held with winning bids totaling $63,811,496 on 60 tracts or 579,269

acres. Leases have been issued. Completed 12 Update the undiscovered oil and gas resource

estimates for the NPR-A. USGS released on May 14, 2002, the 2002 Petroleum Resource Assessment of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska: Play Maps and Technically Recoverable Resource

Estimates - Open-File Report 02-207 2002. Completed 14 BLM will create tracking system for ongoing

operations associated with existing leases

(Applications for Permits to Drill, Drilling operations, Inspection and Enforcement, and National Environmental Policy Act) within the NPR-A area.

BLM developed a tracking system on the BLM Intranet to provide this ongoing information.

Completed 16 BLM will institute a FACA chartered Resource and

Monitoring advisory group to advise the A.O. on

environmental and planning studies, if funding is available, for implementation of a best-practices

leasing and development program.

The Charter, New Releases, summary of meetings and

decisions can be found at http://aurora.ak.blm.gov/npra/rmat/defaulLhtml.

Completed 17 BLM will complete the re-permitting of the Trans- Alaska Pipeline System by 2003.

Secretary Norton on January 8, 2003 renewed for 30 years

the TAPS right- of- way. This was completed one year before

the deadline. Pending 21 BLM will contract for a geothermal literature search and an identification of constraints to access. On July 2002 - Department of Energy National Renewable

Energy Laboratory produced report on geothermal potential and highlighted some impediments. USGS expects to get $.5

million in 2003 for geothermal study. No funding to do BLM

impediment study so Task is pending. Completed 22 BLM will evaluate the availability of, and limitations on, use and access to public lands in order to increase renewable energy production, such as

biomass, water, wind and solar energy.

BLM/DOI followup renewable meeting held in February 2002. NREL renewable energy potential report, including maps,

completed. BLM contributed to joint DOE/DOI renewable

report to President (published August 2002). As a result, new

energy tasks are assigned to BLM.

Completed 24 BLM will inventory and prioritize energy-related right- of-way applications. An inventory and prioritized project list were submitted to the Secretary in October of 2001

Completed 26 BLM will expand its existing Right-Of-Way Project Manager Pilot Project (assigning ROW specialists to major and complex right-of-way applications on a bureau-wide basis) to include other Federal and State agencies.

BLM filled 4 ROW Project Managers in April 2002.

Completed 27 BLM will work with all Federal agencies who have

responsibility for the review and analysis of energyrelated right-of-way applications to expedite the process.

In April, 2002 BLM prioritized those States with energy funding needs and completed energy-related ROW processing and

corridor planning.

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Status of BLM National Energy Plan Tasks

Status Task Description Summary

Completed 29 BLM will increase the availability of existing right-of- way training courses and work towards wider

participation in such courses by appropriate Federal and industry staff involved in right-of-way

applications.

All ROW project Managers are currently providing on-the-job

training and mentoring. In addition, the BLM has prepared web-based NEPA training and has increased the class size for the Electric System courses for 2002. Two additional classes

in the Pipeline System Short Course and the Managing Major ROW courses are offered in 2003. Completed 31 BLM will develop a legislative proposal for Administration consideration to allow Federal agencies to retain a portion of rental receipts (rather than returning receipts to the U.S. Treasury) paid by

holders of right-of-way for use on Federal lands.

BLM prepared testimony and briefing papers in response to HR 3258 for a hearing held on April 1 1 , 2002. In addition, the BLM proposed draft legislation for FLPMA and MLA ROWs.

However, the Directorate made the decision NOT to indude

provisions for the return of rental receipts. Completed 38 BLM will establish an internal mechanism with staff capability to coordinate bureau efforts and obligations associated with the implementation of energy-related programs and projects.

A BLM National Energy Policy Office has been created and

appropriate staff have been assigned.

Completed 39 BLM will form a Land Use Management Team to coordinate and facilitate efforts of BLM and USFS. A team of Forest Service and BLM Lands, Minerals, and

Planning staff are working on several important projects induding a joint analysis of the Western Utility Group’s 2002

study that identified 16 priority corridors for energy development

Completed 44 Final Rule for amending current regulations concerning approval of rights-of-way for pipelines of 24 inches or more in diameter.

Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2002. Ongoing 3 BLM will evaluate royalty rate reductions and other

incentives for enhanced recovery and extension of

field life consistent with the receipt of fair market

value. Where such steps require legislation, BLM will draft legislative proposals.

Team prepared list of potential incentives and obtained BLM/DOE/MMS/State management review. Remaining steps

of task have been restated to better meet intended goals of

task. Scheduled for completion by December 2003. Ongoing 5 BLM will develop common reclamation standards for

oil and gas leases and associated Rights-of-Way and

institute a reclamation monitoring policy to determine

the efficacy of lease provisions and Rights-of-Way

stipulations to achieve reclamation.

Final standards and monitoring plan will be presented to the

four agendes for approval and then sent to external customers induding industry and other stakeholders. Scheduled to be final by May 2003. Ongoing 6 BLM will explore innovative sources of funding for reclamation and other unfunded liability issues. Steps originally designed to fadlitate this study have been

either restated or eliminated to better meet the goals of this task. Task is scheduled for completion by August 2003. Ongoing 7 BLM will explore policy, regulation and legislative changes to make improvements related to liability and reclamation. This will include looking at the ease transfer approval policy and process, and the orphan and idle wells policy, and will consider a

single authorization and common stipulations for both ease and related off-lease activities and a single bond to cover those activities.

BLM is currently analyzing polides to develop improvements. Scheduled for completion by April 2003.

Ongoing 8 BLM will identify ways to expedite the process of approving Applications for Permits to Drill. BLM has identified several steps for streamling and is currently sending direction to field offices. Steps will be in place by March 2003. Ongoing 1 1 BLM will prepare to hold lease sales in other NPR-A

sectors, with the first sale scheduled for 2004.

Draft was released in January 2003. Final plan and EIS are scheduled for October 2003.

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Status of BLM National Energy Plan Tasks

Status

| Task Description Summary

Ongoing 13 BLM will initiate environmental analyses for full field development within NPR-A by 2003. The task is pending receipt of application some time in 2003. Meetings with industry are currently being held to discuss full field development of NPR-A

Ongoing 19 BLM will identify methods to expedite the processing

of pending geothermal leases. BLM-NV has substantially reduced geothermal lease backlog.

Additional funding in 2003 is expected to result in elimination

of backlog by September. Ongoing 25 BLM will initiate coordinated, inter-governmental,

interagency, Right-Of-Way corridor planning efforts (including coordination with BLM land use planning

for public lands efforts) in partnership with industry and public interest groups

The Western Utilities Group is presently reviewing the Western Regional Corridor Study and has identified 15 priority corridors. Final GIS maps are being prepared to assist in land use plan reviews. Ongoing 32 BLM will review its policies, practices, regulations and

statutes to identify opportunities to expand the scope

of existing coal and coal bed methane conflict policy

to new and readjusted coal and oil and gas leases

with the intent of adopting a uniform policy for revising or rewriting existing regulations, and/or

developing legislation, as needed.

Policy has been forwarded to the Associate Deputy Secretary. Task is scheduled for completion on or before original target

date.

Ongoing 33 BLM will improve its ability to meet the demand for Federal coal sales through the Lease by Application Process. This will indude a review of current Lease

by Application processes to streamline procedures and reduce processing time.

Final report of findings from a review of all coal leasing concerns has been prepared.

Ongoing 34 BLM will develop policy, regulatory revisions, or proposed technical amendments to the Mineral Leasing Act , as amended, to streamline coal lease

operations and eliminate obsolete leasing and

Rights-of-Way provisions, while maintaining environmental and fair-market value standards This

task with respect to coal lease operations will focus on actions that can be taken after a lease is issued.

Draft Report on potential Technical Amendments has been

prepared and is being reviewed.

Ongoing 37 BLM will develop policy to encourage recovery of abandoned coal refuse with uncertain Federal title. A joint evaluation by MMS and BLM was presented to the MMS Royalty Policy Committee in October, 2002. The

consensus of the Committee was that the problem will be

handled on a case by case basis. Direction to the field is being prepared. Ongoing 40 BLM will issue guidance: to ensure that it engages in meaningful communication with Indian mineral owners as it carries out its trust responsibility for the development of Indian energy and other minerals; and, to promote increased outreach and improved

coordination with Indian mineral owners.

Overall task was completed in December 2002. Several steps necessary to enhance the program are still underway.

Ongoing 41 BLM will enhance inspection and enforcement

capabilities to ensure that inspections are completed and lessee/operators are notified of corrective action requirements in a timely manner to ensure that the

public resources are protected.

Additional funding provided by Congress in 2002 and the request in 2003 has enabled BLM to significantly expanded its capability to conduct inspections.

Ongoing 42 The BLM will identify as energy-related "time

sensitive" the land use plans to facilitate energy development and will ensure that those plans are completed within 2-3 years.

BLM monitors the status of the "time sensitive" land use plans and addresses staff and contractor problems as needed to maintain schedules.

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Status of BLM National Energy Plan Tasks

Status Task Description Summary

Ongoing 43 BLM will establish Regional Energy Teams to focus

on, and resolve, specific regional energy issues by

expanding the Federal Leadership Forum concepL

This Task is now being coordinated with CEQ and the scope expanded to a two-tier regional Energy Council.

Ongoing 2 BLM will, based on the results of the EPCA priority basin studies and other information gathering efforts, review public land use allocations and lease

stipulations and develop recommendations to

facilitate oil and gas exploration and development

while maintaining surface resource values.

Using the study released January 2003, BLM is incorporating the EPCA inventory results into the permit approval and

planning processes. Pilot projects will be initiated within 3 months of Director's approval.

Ongoing 36 BLM will look for opportunities to improve and

streamline the management of the NEPA process for

all energy resource proposals with all surface management bureaus offices and affected agencies.

A draft of a proposal regarding categorical exclusions was

presented to the Council on Environmental January 7, 2003. The CEQ will review and comment on the draft proposal by

the end of January 2003. Ongoing 20 BLM will revise the Categorical Exclusion list to include geothermal resources and examine

opportunities that could be added to the geothermal

list

Discussed with CEQ at January 2003 meeting. Task currently paired with #36.

Behind 4 BLM will complete the rule making on bonding liability for onshore oil and gas operations. This task was scheduled for completion August 2002. Bond

rule in final form ready for publication; currently awaiting reworking of economic analysis and cross referencing with

existing oil and gas regulations. Behind 35 BLM will provide timely royalty relief incentives for recovery of uneconomic or marginally economic coal resources through improved lease management

This task has been extended an additional 6 to 9 months. No

work has been accomplished in the interim. Drafts of proposed changes are found in the tracking system. Pending 15 BLM. should Congress so authorize, will evaluate and

determine the necessary steps for an environmentally sound leasing and development program in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

All action suspended on the task pending legislative action

Pending 18 BLM will expeditiously review the application(s) anticipated for a North Slope natural gas pipeline(s). As a part of this effort, BLM will coordinate activities with the State of Alaska and the Canadian government

Coordination news releases, summary of meetings and

decisions can be found at http://aurora.ak.blm.gov/npra/rmat/defaulthtml.

Pending 23 BLM will, for appropriate hydropower licensing

projects, appoint a Project Manager and assemble a team of resource specialists to identify impacts,

mitigation opportunities, and annual budget needs;

identify hydropower projects within all Resource Management Plans. Interior will work with FERC and

other agencies to streamline and improve the

application process.

Project team formed Proposed FERC regulations expected

in February 2003; final regulations in July 2003. Managing

agencies to review FERC regulations pertaining to licensing procedures. BLM will tier our handbook off Departments

Pending 28 BLM will initiate review with all agencies of administrative processes for reviewing and granting

right-of-way applications and remove or reduce impediments to timely decision-making.

This Task is awaiting the results of the Assistant Secretary's

task force on streamlining NEPA, T&E and cultural resources.

Pending 30 BLM will finalize and publish BLM and USFS 1999

proposed right-of-way cost recovery regulations to increase cost recovery revenue. BLM prepared regulation text which is undergoing secondary

review by the Office of the Solicitor.

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In 2004 the BLM is requesting program increases in the following areas to support the further implementation of the energy plan tasks shown above. North Slope of Alaska - The North Slope of Alaska is one of the BLM’s best prospects for substantial new oil and gas production. The BLM is continuing to pursue a biennial leasing

strategy for the Northeast sector of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska with a proposed

sale in 2004. The BLM is also pursuing the expansion of the area offered for lease to include the Northwest and Southern sections. The BLM is continuing it efforts on the preparation of an

integrated activity plan and environmental impact statement and anticipates its completion in 2003 and with a first lease sale for the Northwest sector in 2004. In addition, the BLM will initiate preliminary work in 2004 to support a lease sale in the southern sector of NPR-A in 2007. The BLM anticipates the receipt of a full-field development proposal for the Northeast

sector of NPR-A in 2003, which would require the preparation of an associated EIS that would be completed in 2004. An additional $425,000 is requested to address the pre-planning requirements and the

coordination required between all involved agencies for leasing and development. The increase

will support planning for 2004 sales in the NPR-A and, pending congressional authorization, the

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In addition, the BLM will continue to perform inspection and

enforcement work, APD processing, and the BLM’s partnership obligations with the Minerals Management Service. Additionally, these funds would cover monitoring of permits for geophysical compliance, subsistence monitoring (which is also part of the NPR-A ElS-integrated

activity plan initiative and tied to energy development), and legacy well assessment needs

related to previous government drilling. Coal Bed Natural Gas - The BLM released two final environmental impact statements for the Powder River Basin in January 2003, which represent the culmination of a comprehensive

planning process that lasted for over two years. To prepare the final EISs and respond to 35,000 public comments, the BLM worked cooperatively with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation and the Wyoming and Montana

Departments of Environmental Quality. The BLM expects to receive a large number of applications for permits to drill coal bed natural gas. In the Wyoming portion of the Powder River Basin, for example, a group of oil and gas

companies has notified the BLM and the Forest Service of their proposal to drill, operate, and

reclaim 39,400 new natural gas wells. The BLM is requesting an additional $350,000 to process backlogged coal bed APDs primarily in Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. Coal Bed Natural Gas APDs

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Inspection and Enforcement - Oil and gas operations on Federal and Indian lands generate more than $500 million in royalties each year to the U.S. Treasury. The Inspection and

Enforcement program is one of the most critical programs in the BLM; since the potential for fraud or theft of energy resources is very high. Mishandling or lack of documentation of production from leases can result in significant underpayment of royalties to the Federal Government, and in turn, to State and local governments. Furthermore, environmental

degradation from oil and gas operations can cause serious impacts. To ensure effective lease and permit management, the BLM is requesting an additional $2,000,000 for additional Inspection and Enforcement efforts in response to a growing level of APDs in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, the Uinta/Piceance Basin in Colorado and Utah, the Permian Basin in New Mexico, and in the Eastern States and California. Additional funds will be used to hire and train additional inspectors, provide equipment and

vehicles and other support for existing inspectors to increase the BLM’s overall capability in these targeted areas. Resource Monitoring - To effectively manage energy development, the BLM requests $500,000 for additional resource monitoring of oil and gas projects. The BLM plans to use this funding to address impacts to T&E and sensitive species and to develop programmatic wildlife monitoring and protection plans; to protect species such as black-tailed prairie dog, mountain

plover, long-billed curlew, and burrowing owl in areas where coal bed natural gas development

is occurring. As part of a strategy to streamline its review of APDs, funds will also be used to develop alternative strategies to meet the agency's National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 responsibilities. Non-Renewable Energy Rights-of-Way - A significant number of energy and other companies

apply to the BLM each year to obtain right-of-way grants to use the public lands for roads,

pipelines, transmission lines, and communication sites. Energy related rights-of-way play an

essential part in the transportation of energy sources, from either oil or gas production areas or

electricity that has been generated from a variety of sources (hydropower, coal or gas-fired generators, and geothermal) to areas where the energy is used, such as large communities or

industrial sites. For example, the Yuma Field Office is experiencing an increase in applications

for high-voltage power lines and large-diameter gas transmission lines across the public lands

to transmit gas and electricity to the West Coast. The BLM is requesting $300,000 to pay for the non-cost recoverable portion of processing right-of-way projects by funding the use of contracts for environmental analyses required to process the applications. BLM Energy-Related

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Renewable Energy Initiatives - In 2004, BLM will encourage the study, exploration and

development of renewable energy resources from public lands. Emphasis will be on responding

to the demand for geothermal, hydropower and wind projects. The BLM and the Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory have cooperated to conduct assessments of renewable energy resources on public lands in the western U.S. and to identify BLM land use

planning units with the highest potential for renewable energy development. A Renewable

Energy report released in the fall of 2002 includes maps and analysis that will assist the BLM in addressing renewable energy resource opportunities in land use planning efforts. The BLM and NREL also jointly prepared a report entitled “Opportunities for Near-Term Development of Geothermal Resources in the Western United States,” which will be useful to the BLM and

industry in identifying high-potential geothermal areas. Wind Energy - The BLM currently administers 22 right-of-way authorizations for wind energy

production on public lands in California and Wyoming. These encompass a total of 5,000 acres and generate 500 megawatts of electrical power annually. An additional 7 right-of-way authorizations are for wind testing and monitoring activities in Idaho, Nevada and Oregon. The

recent extension of the Federal wind energy production tax credit and a variety of State-level tax

credits and other incentives, including renewable energy portfolio standards in several States, has generated a renewed interest in commercial wind energy projects on the public lands. To

meet increased industry demand for wind energy projects, the BLM is requesting $300,000 to pay a portion of the non-reimbursable costs for projects in Idaho, Utah and Nevada. The BLM

issued a Wind Energy Policy in October 2002 that provides consistent guidance on the timely processing of wind energy rights-of-way applications. Geothermal - The BLM manages 282 geothermal leases, with 55 leases in producing status at the end of 2002. During 2002, BLM leases generated over 5.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electrical power and provided alternative heat sources for direct-use commercial endeavors. The BLM’s

Geothermal Program generated $15 million in revenues from filing fees, bonuses, rentals, and

royalty payments in 2002. The electrical power generated was equivalent to at least 3.5 million barrels of oil, based on a standard BTU conversion table. The BLM is requesting an additional $550,000 to respond to industry demand for geothermal power in California, Oregon, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho and Arizona. In 2004, the BLM expects

to process and approve double the number of geothermal permits to drill than projected for 2003. In Nevada and California, BLM’s processing, reviewing and approving of site licenses and

utilization permits, as well as the processing of supporting Sundry Notices and development

applications will result in a 15 percent increase in geothermal power plants. Energy Policy and Conservation Act - In January 2003, the BLM delivered to Congress the

first EPCA inventory of 59.4 million acres managed by all Federal agencies in five study areas in the West. The areas contain the bulk of the natural gas and much of the oil resources under

public ownership in the onshore United States. The EPCA inventory provides an estimate of undiscovered technically recoverable resources and proved reserves of oil and gas beneath the

five basins and an inventory of the extent and nature of limitations to their development. The

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estimated at 3.9 billion barrels. The total estimated undiscovered technically recoverable

natural gas is 1 38.5 trillion cubic feet. Summary of EPCA Inventory

(Estimated Reserves in the Paradox/SanJuan Basins; Uinta/Piceance Basin; Greater Green River Basin; Powder River Basin; and Montana Thrust Belt) Available for Leasing with Standard Stipulations Available for Leasing with

Restrictions Beyond

Standard Stipulations Not Available for Leasing Area 23.1 million acres 15.2 million acres 21.2 million acres

Estimated oil reserves 2.2 billion barrels 1.1 billion barrels 0.6 billion barrels Estimated natural gas

reserves

86.6 trillion cubic feet 36.0 trillion cubic feet 15.9 trillion cubic feet The studies of these areas will provide the BLM with a better basis to ensure timely planning on

Federal lands to allow for development of oil and gas resources with minimum restrictions while guaranteeing sound environmental protection.

In 2004, BLM plans to spend $3.0 million of base program oil and gas funds to continue EPCA

studies beyond the five basins that were analyzed in the first EPCA report. The BLM has

reduced its 2004 request for EPCA funding by $1.0 million below the 2003 requested level since

studies in the highest priority provinces are now complete. The potential areas under

consideration for the next EPCA inventories include the Williston Basin (North Dakota and

Montana); Wind River & Big Horn, and Wyoming Thrust Belt (Wyoming); Eastern Great Basin (Nevada and Utah); and other basins with significant reserves. Mineral Materials - The BLM is requesting $184,000 additional funding to make additional mineral materials available for projects such as access roads, drill pads and railroad ballast for exploration, development and production of energy minerals and mineral materials for transportation and utility corridors.

“"We must look at ways to narrow the gap to an acceptable level between the amount of energy we use and the amount we produce. There is no one single solution. Achieving the goal of

secure, affordable, and environmentally sound energy will require diligent, concerted efforts on many fronts on both the supply and demand sides of the energy equation.”

- Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Rebecca Watson

July 16, 2002

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Forest Management

“I want our forests healthy, and I want our economy healthy. That's why I strongly support the 1994 Northwest Forest Plan, a plan which should allow the production of a billion board feet of

timberper year. This is a plan that ... was put together to protect wildlife habitat, to protect

recreational areas. But it's a plan that's got another dividend, besides a healthy forest Good forest policy not only is important for the preservation and conservation of good forests

for future generations, it’s good for our economy.”

President George W. Bush

August 22, 2002

In 2004, the BLM is requesting an additional $2.5 million to revitalize and build capacity in its forest management programs on both public domain forest lands, and Oregon and California Grant lands in western Oregon. Funds would enable the Bureau to provide 5,300 acres of commercial treatments, producing an estimated 32 million board feet of forest products for sale. These treatments will also provide auxiliary benefit to the National Fire Plan and the National Energy Plan (with regard to biomass conversion). Of the 262 million acres of public land the BLM manages, one in five acres or 55 million are

forests or woodlands, including 1 1 million acres of commercial forest and 44 million acres of woodlands within 1 1 western States and Alaska. Forest health is a concern on many acres of forest and woodlands. Today, an estimated twenty

million acres of BLM’s forests and woodlands are in need of ecological restoration work,

including mechanical thinning and tree species reintroduction. Overstocked forest stands

across large contiguous areas lead to: 1) significantly increased forest insect and disease

activity; 2) catastrophic wildfire conditions, 3) degraded ecosystems both before and after fire, 4) reduced water availability, and 5) loss of critical wildlife habitat.

BLM Forest Lands Near Missoula, Montana Treated Forest Land Near Medford, Oregon

President Bush has recognized this trend. On August 22, 2002, he announced his Healthy

Forests: An Initiative for Wildfire Prevention and Stronger Communities. As mentioned by the

President, wild fires in 2002 had severe public safety and ecological impacts including the

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destruction of more than 2,000 homes and structures, the death of several firefighters, and damaged forest soils and watersheds that will last for decades. He identified several needs to be addressed through implementation of the Healthy Forests Initiative: 1) more timely, efficient and effective implementation of forest health projects; 2) the opportunity to utilize by-products of

forest health and restoration activities and hazard fuel reduction treatments for commercial

opportunities; 3) the need for greater efficiency and better results in reducing wildfire threats to communities and the environment 4) the promise to balance old growth protection and

production of a dependable, sustainable level of timber harvest in the Pacific Northwest. The BLM will continue efforts in its forest management programs to improve forest health, generate biomass for energy production, and provide commercial opportunities for local communities. These needs require an approach that coordinates the contributions of wildland

fire managers with the forest and woodland resource professionals of all the land management

bureaus. The Department's implementation of the National Fire Plan and the Healthy Forests

initiative will rely heavily on fuels treatments that have little or no commercial value outside of biomass conversion. These treatments, and any conversion of small diameter trees to energy

that they may produce, will be coordinated in part by resource managers funded out of the

Public Domain Forestry program and the Western Oregon Forest Management appropriation. Salvage treatments which are funded by the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, a permanent appropriation discussed in the Permanent Operating Funds account in Section XII, also improve forest health. The 2004 funding request will enhance forest management and expand commercial

opportunities of the BLM forestry program. Treatments will emphasize active management of BLM forest and woodland resources to improve the condition of these lands, and provide economic development opportunities by:

• Conducting sales of forest products including timber, firewood, posts, poles, ornamental

plants, and biomass (for energy production) to provide both economic return for the Treasury and commercial opportunities for local communities.

• Controlling invasive exotic species such as knapweed and yellow star-thistle, and exotic diseases such as sudden oak death, Port Orford cedar disease, and white pine blister rust.

• Developing an inventory of forest and woodland vegetation to support management

decisions and determine sustainable levels of production or growth.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wildland Fire Management

National Fire Plan

“It makes sense to encourage people to make sure that the forests not only are healthy from

disease, but are healthy from fire. That’s what we’ve got to do here in America. We haven't done that in the past ... and now we're paying the price.’’ President George W. Bush

August 22, 2002 The Department of the Interior and its wildland firefighting partner, the U.S. Forest Service, have been emphasizing the need to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels in America’s forests since the establishment of the National Fire Plan in 2000. On August 22, 2002 President Bush emphasized the importance of the effort when he announced his Healthy Forests Initiative, saying, The forest policy of our government is misguided policy. It doesn't work. We need to

thin. We need to make our forests healthy by using some common sense.” The budget request for 2004 reflects the President’s concern about the vulnerability of people and their property to the destruction caused by unwanted and uncontrolled wildfires. The

President and the Secretary are therefore proposing a major infusion of funding for fire suppression operations and rehabilitation of areas damaged by wildfires. The Department is requesting an additional $35 million in 2004 for wildland fire suppression operations. Another

increase of $4.5 million will be devoted to repairing lands damaged by wildland fire as a critical step in establishing fire-adapted ecosystems. Half of the burned area rehabilitation increase will be used to produce, purchase, store, transport, and plant native seed for fire-damaged lands. The program’s emphasis on hazardous fuel reduction, assistance to rural and volunteer fire departments, and preparedness for wildfire will continue at enhanced funding levels established

in the National Fire Plan. Beginning in 2003, the wildland fire management program proposes to fund emergency

stabilization of burned areas in the suppression budget activity. These emergency activities are undertaken to stabilize the soil after a fire to prevent future flood damage and erosion.

Stabilization activities begin in the period immediately following a fire and may extend, under

certain circumstances, for up to one year after the fire is contained. Longer-term burned area

rehabilitation is and will continue to be funded under the Other Operations budget activity. 2004 Management Emphases -

• Begin testing the new interagency fire planning system to optimize cost-effectiveness for fire readiness resources.

• Implement large landscape level fuels treatment projects to reduce the threat to communities and restore healthy ecosystems.

• Implement blue ribbon panel recommendations to improve aircraft safety and operations.

• Implement emergency stabilization treatments on lands following wildfires in 2003 and 2004.

• Rehabilitate lands severely burned in 2002 and 2003 fires.

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• Coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget to improve areas identified as needing improvement in the wildland fire management program 2002 PART performance

assessment. Expand forest health protection and biomass utilization projects that support the fuels treatment program.

• Maintain high level of support for research into firefighting capacity, forest and rangeland

rehabilitation and restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and community assistance. Improve collaboration with States, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders on National Fire Plan projects and actions undertaken by Federal agencies and their partners. Promote accountability for National Fire Plan funding and accomplishments. Develop strategic plans for utilization of biomass and small wood utilization from hazardous

fuel reduction and forest health treatment costs.

Appropriate roofing and FireSafe practices helped

fire crews save this structure from damage during

the Commissary Ridge Fire near Kemmerer, WY

in September 2002. Firefighters saved more than 200 homes and structures during this fire, which covered more than 2,000 acres with flames as tall as 100 feet.

This helicopter with helitorch is lighting the Red

Mountain prescribed bum near Ukian, CA. This bum was conducted to reduce the fuel hazard

along the wildland urban interface.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Recreation

“Whether you’re hiking, biking, canoeing, or camping - exploring the outdoors is a part of the American life.’’ - Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton August 17, 2001

Recreation and leisure activities are a major part of the lifestyle of millions of Americans and

international visitors, as well as a major supporting component of the quality of life, health, and

economic vitality for thousands of western communities. The BLM-administered public lands

play an important role in providing these outdoor recreational experiences. The BLM public lands host more than 60 million visitors annually. More than 4,100 communities with a combined population of 22 million people are located within just one-half hour drive - just 25

miles - of BLM-managed public lands, while a combined population of 41 million people lives within 200 miles of those same public lands. Forty percent of the BLM-managed public lands

are located within a day’s drive of 16 major urban areas in the West, all of them growing fast. These public lands are transforming from the “land that no one wanted” to the “land that everyone wants" and are now quickly becoming America’s Backyard. The BLM’s 2004 budget proposes to implement a series of recreation initiatives, some involving the National Landscape Conservation System, in an effort to enhance management, reduce

user conflicts; improve visitor services; build a sense of stewardship and understanding of resources among the public; leverage funding and resources; and address a backlog of public

health, safety, and access issues. This budget request will allow BLM to help build capability to meet specific goals in the Department of the Interior’s Strategic Plan, fulfilling the growing demand for recreation and visitor services, and providing conservation and stewardship of the

public lands in the fast growing West.

Recreation is also big business and a significant economic driver, identified as one of the top

three industries in all 12 western States. Conservatively estimated, the BLM-managed public lands directly account for more than 25,000 jobs and thousands of businesses. The recreation and visitor services program is responsible for oversight and monitoring of over 32,000

commercial and special use permits. Outfitting, guiding and tourism industries depend on

access and availability of the BLM public lands. Many special events and recreation activities that support local communities and economies can only take place on the BLM-managed public

lands. This is a critical time for the BLM to make significant investments in recreation, facilities and

other visitor services programs. Responding positively to the burgeoning public demand and

related critical issues and supporting an expanded visitor services function are important factors

to help sustain and diversify western economies and maintain the quality of life for thousands of communities over the next decade and beyond. The requested increases in recreation funding

will provide substantial accomplishment of key proposals and initiatives in support of the

President’s and Secretary’s priorities, DOI Strategic Goals, and the BLM Director’s priorities for recreation and visitor services. These include: Section I - General Section Page 1-51
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 9 • Ensuring access and allowing for appropriate recreation opportunities.

• Improving e-govemment through efforts like rec.gov, volunteer.gov, and lewisandclark.gov.

• Enhancing and providing interpretation and education.

• Promoting collaboration and partnerships.

• Expanding capabilities for and promoting use of volunteers, stewardship and public service.

• Improving customer service and community support.

• Providing efficient government through leveraging funding and resources. BLM Recreation Sites Developed to Meet

Visitor Demand and Protect Resources

BLM now manages seven times as many sites as it did 25 years ago - greatly increasing costs for operations and maintenance. The following reflect the BLM’s key 2004 investment areas for recreation and visitor services: Monitoring - An additional $350,000 will support resource monitoring to track the cumulative impacts to, on, and from recreation opportunities and visual resources. For ongoing land use

planning, funding will be targeted to increase capacity and capability to conduct visual resource analyses and evaluate socio-economic impacts to recreation and public access. Additionally,

this funding would be used to monitor and evaluate recreation use impacts and improve

recreation/visitor use estimation capabilities. Travel and Public Access Management - An additional $1.5 million will be used to establish a comprehensive approach to travel and transportation management, including initiating comprehensive travel management planning in high priority locations and improving and

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Visitor Service — An additional $1.0 million will be used to enhance and expand critically needed visitor services, e.g., development of a comprehensive sign program; development of a Bureau-wide strategy for visitor services to enhance on-the-ground recreation opportunities, research and analysis of customer/visitor satisfaction (workload and performance

accomplishments/outputs) and trends; expanded e-govemment, and other visitor/customer service delivery elements (infrastructure, informational materials, websites). Partnerships for Visitor Service and Recreation - An additional $600,000 will be used to encourage and expand partnerships, collaboration and outreach for recreation and visitor services at the national, regional, and local level. Funding would support training, grants and

fundraising, website development, and support in the development of partnership expertise and

coordination. (Used in addition to Challenge Cost Share as a way to facilitate partnerships through expansion of agency partnership capabilities and program support.) Public Health and Safety - An additional $600,000 will assist in the improvement of public health and safety and provide enhanced accessibility of recreation sites and facilities. Funds

would be used to augment existing annual maintenance to accelerate completion of accessibility upgrades and address critical water, sewer or other public health and safety improvements,

monitoring, treatment, and other operations needs at existing recreation sites. Gateway Communities - An additional $150,000 will be used to encourage sustainable development and provide travel, tourism, and community-based conservation support. Funds

would be used for facilitating community outreach and coordination (community liaisons), developing collaborative visitor services or information delivery, conducting socio-economic

research, supporting recreation related law enforcement or emergency services agreements

(mitigating visitor impacts on community services), and regional partnerships and tourism

coordination. Interpretation, Stewardship Education and Volunteers - An additional $1.2 million will support investments in interpretation, education and volunteer strategies at all units. Funding would be used for supporting, enhancing, and expanding interpretive and educational programs

and capacity at high priority and high visitor use areas. Funding would also be used for volunteer program development, volunteer recruitment, and expansion of public service

opportunities. This initiative includes support of such stewardship education efforts as “Leave No Trace,” “Tread Lightly,” and other national outreach events, partnerships, and projects. Cost Recovery- Savings of $300,000 will be achieved by charging users for the costs the BLM

incurs in permitting and managing special recreation events. New recreation regulations have

established a threshold of requiring cost recovery after 50 hours of staff time processing a

special event permit. The BLM expects to double the number of special recreation permits, which is expected to generate sufficient funds to offset this proposed reduction.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications National Landscape Conservation System

“Good stewardship of the environment is notjust a personal responsibility, it is a public value. -Our duty is to use the land well, and sometimes not to use it all. This is our responsibility as

citizens, but more than that, it is our calling as stewards of the earth.”

- President George W. Bush May 30, 2001

In 2002, at the direction of Congress, the BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System

(NLCS) continued to grow with the addition of a National Conservation Area, numerous

Wilderness areas and a National Historic Trail. The western public lands managed by BLM

include a system of spectacular landscapes that have been designated for special management

by Congress and the President. Congressional designations include: 18 National Conservation Areas (NCAs), 164 Wilderness Areas, 38 Wild and Scenic River segments, and portions of 12

National Scenic and/or Historic Trails. In addition, there are 608 Wilderness Study Areas that are pending congressional action and 14 presidentially-designated National Monuments. These public lands offer unparalleled outdoor opportunities while preserving many traditional public lands uses such as livestock grazing, rights-of-ways, and hunting. In an increasingly crowded West this allows the BLM to bring communities, people, and conservation together. The NLCS lands offer havens of solitude and a reminder of the West as it originally was.

Opportunities include the chance to visit prehistoric and historic sites, trace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark or follow in the wagon tracks of pioneers who settled the American West.

Learning about heritage, the natural and cultural resources, and the scientific values these

areas offer is a tremendous benefit to the American public. The BLM faces a number of immediate management challenges in the 15 most recently designated conservation areas and monuments. Challenges include responding to rapid increases in recreational visitation; protecting archeological, historical, paleontological, and

biological resources; directing off-highway vehicles to roads and trails designated for their use; and restoring, conserving, and interpreting the outstanding values of these landscapes. Many

offer opportunities to improve multiple use management as communities and the government

work together to develop and implement land use plans. There is a high level of local, regional, and national interest in the future management of these areas. National Conservation Areas and National Monuments - With the recent addition of Nevada’s Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, the BLM’s number of NCAs and NM units reaches 32. Each of these areas has specific legal mandates for the conservation of these

special landscapes. The BLM is developing community-based land use plans that will establish the future management objectives for each of these areas. Some older plans, such as the King Range NCA along the northern California coast, need to be revised and updated; while the newest units, including five designated by Congress in 2000 and another one in 2002, need

initial plans. Implementing these plans and the decisions that have been collaboratively developed with local communities, tribal governments and the interested public will require

innovative and cooperative solutions. Advisory Councils have been established for six of these

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areas to advise the BLM on management. In other areas, the BLM is using its existing Resource Advisory Councils to facilitate close coordination with local interests in the development and implementation of these plans. The BLM will continue to strengthen visitor information and safety, protection of fragile resources, and expand understanding of the social and economic values and benefits of each of these areas. Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas - The BLM manages nearly 6.5 million acres of designated Wilderness in 1 64 individual areas. The Bureau is directed by Congress to protect the wilderness values of these lands. Management challenges include completing management

plans, restoring past human impacts, controlling motorized uses, and monitoring resource

conditions and trends. An additional 17 million acres in 608 areas are managed as Wilderness

Study Areas, pending formal Wilderness designation or release by an Act of Congress.

Following on the 2000 designation of over a million acres of BLM Wilderness Areas in four

States, Congress, in 2002, designated 13 additional new BLM Wilderness Areas in Nevada. These areas require boundary maps and legal descriptions, management plans, public information and visitor services, and restoration efforts. Wild and Scenic Rivers - The BLM is responsible for 38 designated Wild and Scenic Rivers

(20 percent of the national WSR System), covering over one million acres in five western

States. Many of these rivers are the original highways of the American frontier along which

ancestors explored and homesteaded. As a valued part of that legacy, these rivers cross the spectrum from remote deserts, mountains, and forests to urban/community-based environs. They contribute toward some of the Nation’s best recreational-based Whitewater adventures

while preserving remnants of cultural heritage. Designation is also increasingly viewed as a tool to promote watershed protection and quality of life for communities. Management challenges include: educating and informing various publics about water

resources, updating comprehensive management plans, enhancing visitor services and community partnerships, restoring watershed values, monitoring and improving water quality, maintaining critical species habitats, stabilizing and restoring streambanks, and providing interagency coordination and consistency. National Historic and Scenic Trails - The newest addition to the National Historic and Scenic

Trail system occurred with the designation by Congress in the fall of 2002 of the Old Spanish

Trail National Historic Trail, which crosses over 800 miles of BLM-managed lands as it passes

through Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. Connecting Santa Fe and Los

Angeles, the Old Spanish Trail was an important trade route first blazed in 1829. The BLM’s National Historic and Scenic Trails showcase the history, exploration, development, and scenic splendor of the western United States. Crossing thousands of miles of deserts, mountains, and tundra, these landmark trails preserve the legacies of journeys that forever changed a growing Nation. They offer recreationists challenge, inspiration, and experiences

that can last a lifetime. Conserving, maintaining, restoring, and interpreting these historic and

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“The object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river and such principal stream of it as by its course and communication with the waters of the Pacific ocean, whether the Columbia,

Oregon, Colorado or any other river may offer the most direct and practicable water communication across this continent for the purpose of commerce."

- President Thomas Jefferson to Captain Merriweather Lewis June 20, 1803 and experiences but also the places will endure. Management challenges include development

of management plans, protection of important historic sites, and formalizing cooperative agreements with many agencies and organizations. The BLM is an active participant in the commemoration of the Bicentennial of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery expedition. In partnership with 19 Federal Agencies the BLM is preparing

for the large number of visitors expected during the Bicentennial Commemoration, which runs

from 2003 through 2006. The 2004 budget request includes an additional $2,675,000 for NLCS operations. This base

funding increase is spread throughout the Bureau’s subactivities. Base and increased funding

included in the 2004 request are shown below for each unit of the National Landscape

Conservation System. Funding increases are being requested in the Rangeland, Wildlife, Threatened and Endangered Species, Recreation, and Annual Maintenance subactivities to implement actions defined in the land use plans. For a more detailed presentation of the requested funding increase see the program change sections in each program. (Some changes

to funding allocations may be made based upon changing conditions and congressional action.) Examples of how the 2004 funding increase would be directed are:

• $175,000 for developing a resource monitoring strategy for the NLCS.

• $200,000 to support transportation and access management in the California Desert

Conservation Areas and Gila Box National Riparian Area.

• $200,000 to support visitor services at Sonoran Desert NM, AZ; Colorado Canyon NCA, CO;

Lewis and Clark Commemoration, ID; and the Rogue WSR, OR.

• $850,000 to support resource interpretation at Iditarod NHT, AK; Ironwood Forest NM, Agua

Fria NM, Gila Box NRA, in AZ; Carrizo Plain NM, CA; Colorado Canyon NCA, CO; Lewis and Clark NHT and the Missouri WSR, in MT; El Camino Real NHT, NM; and, Steens

Mountains CMPA, and Lower Deschutes WSR, OR.

• $300,000 to support partnerships and gateway communities at Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains NM, CA; Gunnison Gorge NCA, CO; Lewis and Clark NHT, MT; El Malpais NCA,

NM; Old Spanish NHT, UT; Lower Deschutes WSR, OR and Oregon Trail Center, WY.

• $150,000 to reduce the risk to public health and safety at Gila Box NRA, and Ironwood

Forest NM, AZ and Oregon NHT, OR.

• $800,000 to support resource protection associated with implementing land use plans at White Mountains NRA, AK; Agua Fria NM, Las Cienegas NCA, Ironwood Forest NM, and

Vermilion Cliffs NM, AZ; Carrizo Plain NM, CA; Birds of Prey NCA, ID; Upper Missouri River Breaks NM, MT; and California and Pony Express NHTs, UT.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications BLM's National Landscape Conservation System

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'i p

MAP KEY ^

(-T71 BLM National Conservation Area, ^HI 1- /a National Monument, Outstanding

Natural Area. Forest Reserve

Cooperative Management and

Protection Area, Wilderness or Wilderness Study Area

National Histone Trail. National Scenic Trail, or Wild and Scenic River N

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

, i- 2003-2004 FUNDING ($000s) FOR UNITS OF THE BLM's NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM

FY 2003 FY 2004

State

:

:

' ' Unit Name

'J- -* £ - •

One-Time

Planning Funds

Operation

: Funds .

, , Total

...

One-Time

Planning Funds Operation

Increases

Total,

. Allocation Special Conservation Designations Established by Congress or the Presidentm AK Steese NCA 0 320 320 0 0 320

White Mountains NRA 0 0 0 0 40 40

Subtotal 0 320 320 0 40 360 AZ San Pedro RNCA 0 877 877 100 0 977

Gila Box RNCA 0 432 432 0 165 597

Las Cienegas NCA 0 551 551 0 130 681 Agua Fria NM 1,309 381 1,690 650 90 1,121 Grand Canyon- Parashant NM 840 818 1,658 840 0 1,658 Ironwood Forest NM 900 410 1,310 700 255 1,365

Vermilion Cliffs NM 0 288 288 0 55 343

Sonoran Desert NM ! i.ooo 323 1,323 900 60 1,283

Subtotal 4,049 4,080 8,129 3,190 755 8,025 CA California Desert CA 708 0 708 200 140 340

King Range NCA 220 780 1,000 100 0 880

California Coastal NM 264 150 414 125 0 275

Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mts NM 670 990 1,660 50 30 1,070

Carrizo Plain NM 0 1,000 1,000 0 165 1,165 Headwaters FP 0 1,285 1,285 0 0 1,285

Subtotal 1,862 4,205 6,067 475 335 5,015 CO Gunnison Gorge NCA 250 728 978 90 40 858

Colorado Canyons NCA 174 425 599 118 210 753 Canyon of the Ancient NM 519 539 1,058 400 0 939

Subtotal 943 1,692 2,635 608 250 2,550

ID Birds of Prey NCA 511 200 711 341 100 641

Craters of the Moon NM 327 115 442 243 0 358

Subtotal 838 315 1,153 584 100 999 MT Upper Missouri River Breaks NM 1,000 1,485 2,485 600 40 2,125 Pompeys Pillar NM 0 725 725 0 0 725

Subtotal 1,000 2,210 3,210 600 40 2,850 NM El Malpais NCA 0 935 935 0 20 955

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks NM 150 280 430 194 25 499

Subtotal 150 1,215 1,365 194 45 1,454 NV Red Rocks NCA 270 270 0 0 270

Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon,

Emigrant Trail NCA 373 750 1,123 250 0 1,000 Sloan Canyon NCA 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal 373 1,020 1,393 250 0 1,270 OR Steen’s Mountain CMPA 903 1,270 2,173 750 200 2,220

Cascade-Siskiyou NM 0 861 861 0 0 861 Yaquina Head ONA 0 353 353 0 0 353

Subtotal 903 2,484 3,387 750 200 3,434 UT

! Mra

hi Grand Staircase-Escalante NM 162 5,864 6,026 0 0 5,864

Including: NCA - National Conservation Area

1 NRA - National Recreaton Area RNCA - Riparian National Conservation Area NM - National Monument CA - Conservation Area FP - Forest Preserve CMPA - Cooperative Management and Protection Area

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

2003-2004 FUNDING ($000s) FOR UNITS OF THE BUM'S

: NATIONAL LANDSCAPE1 CONSERVATION SYSTEM :

. % ' - -t -V,- <w « £ ,, FY 2003 ’ - FY-2004

State

£ v-

. v. .. C ,

One-Time

Planning Funds

' 'v Operation:; Funds

Total

;

: One-Time

Planning Funds

- • ’ Operation

Increases

*?*• <>. -.v’i-V.-. v- Total |

Allocation -

- - National Scenic (NST) & National Historic Trails NHT) AK Iditarod NHT 0 80 80 0 80 160 AZ San Juan Bautista de Anza NHT 0 65 65 0 0 65 CA Pacific Crest NST 0 90 90 o 0 90

California NHT 0 20 20 0 0 20 San Juan Bautista de Anza NHT 0 15 15 0 0 15

Subtotal 0 125 125 0 0 125

ID Continental Divide NST 0 2 2 0 0 2

Lewis and Clark NHT 0 410 410 0 50 460

California NHT 0 1 1 0 0 1 Oregon NHT j 0 14 14 0 0 14 Nez Perce NHT 0 13 13 0 0 13

Subtotal 0 440 440 0 50 490 MT Continental Divide NST 0 10 10 0 0 10

Lewis and Clark NHT 0 1,232 1,232 0 245 1,477 Nez Perce NHT 0 20 20 0 0 20

Subtotal 0 1,262 1,262 0 245 1,507 NM Continental Divide NST 0 10 10 0 0 10

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro NHT 172 330 502 0 50 380

Subtotal 172 340 512 0 50 390 NV Pony Express NHT 0 20 20 0 0 20

California NHT 0 95 95 0 0 95

Subtotal 0 115 115 0 0 115 OR Pacific Crest NST 0 0 0 0 0 0

California NHT 0 5 5 0 0 5 Oregon NHT 0 110 110 0 30 140

Subtotal 0 115 115 0 30 145 UT Pony Express NHT 0 50 50 0 25 75

Old Spanish NHT 0 0 0 0 100 100

California NHT 0 15 15 0 25 40

Subtotal ! 0 65 65 0 150 215 WY Continental Divide NST 0 95 95 0 0 95 Pony Express NHT 0 0 0 0 0 0

California NHT 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oregon NHT 0 0 0 0 30 30 Nez Perce NHT 0 0 0 0 0 0 Monmon Pioneer NHT 0 94 94 0 0 94

Subtotal | 0 189 189 0 30 219

|NSHT Subtotal \ $ 172 1 $ 2,796 \ $ 2,968 1 $ - [ $ 635 1 $ 3,431~

|

Section I - General Section Page I - 59
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

.

;

. its

2003-2004 FUNDING ($000s) FOR UNITS OF THE BLM s NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM

• ’ ; FY 2003 FY 2004 . fasjl

State mu

Unit Name

One-Time

Planning Funds

»• • . — . V..'.. Operation

rrFunds

fffpgyfcr;

Total

' One-Time

Planning

- Funds

2 ' & Operation

Increases

• l 'Total

Allocation Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) AK Beaver Creek WSR 0 195 195 0 0 195

Birch Creek WSR 0 15 15 0 0 15

Delta WSR 0 105 105 0 0 105

Fortymile WSR 0 85 85 0 0 85

Gulkana WSR 0 215 215 0 0 215

Unalakleet WSR 0 110 110 0 0 110

Subtotal 0 725 725 0 0 725 CA North Fork American WSR 0 45 45 0 0 45

Eel (Middle Fork) WSR 0 10 10 0 0 10 Klamath WSR 0 0 0 0 0 0

Trinity WSR ! 0 20 20 0 0 20 Tuolumne WSR 0 10 10 0 0 10 Merced WSR 0 50 50 0 0 50

Subtotal 0 135 135 0 0 135 MT Upper Missouri WSR 0 0 0 0 5 5 NM Rio Grande WSR 0 950 950 0 0 950

Rio Chama WSR 0 210 210 0 0 210

Subtotal 0 1,160 1,160 0 0 1,165 OR Rogue WSR 0 680 680 0 100 780

North Fork Owhyee WSR 0 4 4 0 0 4 Owhyee WSR 20 199 219 75 0 274 West Little Owhyee WSR 0 61 61 0 0 61

North Fork Crooked WSR 0 30 30 0 0 30 Crooked (Middle & Lower) WSR 0 68 68 0 0 68

Deschutes (Middle & Lower) WSR 0 326 326 0 45 371 Clackamas WSR 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grande Ronde WSR 0 196 196 0 0 196 John Day (Main Stem) WSR 0 360 360 0 0 360

South Fork John Day WSR 0 77 77 0 0 77

North Umpqua WSR i 0 75 75 0 0 75 Powder WSR 0 7 7 0 0 7

Quartzville Creek WSR 0 35 35 0 0 35 Salmon WSR 0 144 144 0 0 144 Sandy WSR 0 5 5 0 0 5 White WSR 0 25 25 0 0 25

Klamath WSR 0 149 149 0 0 149 Wallowa WSR 0 26 26 0 0 26 Elkhom Creek WSR 0 5 5 0 0 5 Donner und Blitzen WSR 0 95 95 0 0 95

Wildhorse Creek WSR 0 83 83 0 0 83

Kiger Creek WSR 0 81 81 0 0 81

Subtotal WSR $ 20 $ 2,731 $ 2,751 $ 75 $ 145 $ 2,951 WSR Subtotal |S 20 | $ 4 751 $ 4,7711 $ 75 $ 150 S 4,981 WO (National monitoring strategy |$ - | $ $ | S -IS 125 $ 125 NLCS Total | $ 10,472 \ $ 30,952 $ 41,424 | $ 6,726 | $ 2,675 $ 40,358 Section I - General Section Page i - 60
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Land Use Planning to Support Sustainable Resource Decisions

The BLM is requesting an additional $1.0 million - for a total request of $48.1 million - to update

land use plans critical to the Nation’s need for reduced dependence on foreign energy and

minerals, protection of local communities from uncontrolled wildfire, the resolution of resource management conflicts, implementation of new congressional and presidential conservation

designations, and to meet the growing and changing demands on the public lands. This

additional funding will build on program increases provided by Congress each year since 2001,

further allowing orderly development and revision of land use plans, which serve as the basis for every on-the-ground action the BLM takes. Increased funding will allow closer consultation, cooperation, and communication with local citizens, stakeholders, county, State, and tribal agencies. The BLM is increasingly being challenged in court and enjoined from providing access to many of the Nation’s public land resources, particularly in those areas without updated and comprehensive land use plans in place. Having up-to-date plans is critical to the long-term productive use and enjoyment of the public lands. Established in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, land use plans are designed to project present and future land uses and identify management practices needed to achieve desired conditions. Planning is the key tool for the BLM to collaborate with other Federal agencies and Tribes, State and local governments, and local citizens to develop a common vision for how the public lands should be used and protected, and to reconcile demands for uses of those lands. Each land use plan establishes management direction for roughly one to two million acres of public land, and is developed with extensive public involvement emphasizing conservation through consultation, cooperation, and communication. They require an average of three years to complete, and are prepared in conjunction with an

analysis of environmental impacts under the National Environmental Policy Act. Many of the BLM’s 162 existing land use plans were completed in the 1980s and early 1990s. Most plans were developed with the intent to guide management for a 10 to 15 year period and

did not forecast the dramatic and accelerated demands and changes occurring in the West.

Funding increases have allowed the BLM to make progress in updating many of the existing land use plans and begin to develop 27 plans for newly designated conservation areas. In 2003, the BLM will use the increased funding provided by Congress to complete development of

1 1 new land use plans. In 2004, the BLM will complete 18 land use plans. The additional $1.0 million requested in 2004 will allow the BLM to initiate one new land use

plan in Lander, Wyoming that will address energy development and other natural resource

issues, and will allow continuation of the many plans and plan amendments outlined in the

project summary table that appears in the Resource Management Planning program description (see Section III). Increased funding will benefit the public by accelerating the planning time frame for the Lander plan, and will also provide the BLM the means to address issues raised in recent lawsuits and initiate the planning necessary to avoid the high cost of future litigation. A

map of the BLM’s projected land use planning activities follows.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

BLM’s Land Use Plans

This map shows the new land use plans that were initiated since 2001 and those proposed for 2003 and

2004. The map does not show plan amendments and resource assessments.

MAP KEY

; 2001 Now Plans __ 2002 New Plans

i

~ 2003 New Plans HHi 2004 New Plans

|

1 National Conservation — Areas & National Monuments

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Monitoring BLM’s Resources and Effectiveness

Awareness of the significance of resource monitoring, assessment, and inventory has been

heightened since the Bureau began its comprehensive planning effort in 2001. The BLM’s

highest priorities for monitoring resource conditions include: responding to legal requirements, implementing land use plan decisions and use authorizations, recovering threatened and endangered species, and monitoring the cumulative effects over time of the Bureau’s decisions

in order to minimize the Bureau’s “footprint” while providing for sustainable commercial

operations. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Federal Land Policy and Management

Act (FLPMA) both call for agencies to monitor their programs and activities to determine if projects are being implemented as anticipated. NEPA requirements are addressed under the implementing regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality. The CEQ regulations discuss requirements for the Record of Decision for projects that require an Environmental

Impact Statement: “a monitoring and enforcement program shall be adopted and summarized

where applicable for any mitigation.” (40 C.F.R. §1 505.2(c)) Moreover, as part of the implementation of a decision requiring NEPA review, agencies “may provide for monitoring to assure that their decisions are carried out and should do so in important cases.” (40 C F R

§1505.3) BLM’s organic statute, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, provides additional guidance regarding the Bureau’s monitoring requirements. Under the section of FLPMA that addresses goals and objectives in managing the public lands, the Secretary ‘shall prepare and

maintain on a continuing basis an inventory of all public lands and their resources. ... The

inventory shall be kept current so as to reflect changes in conditions and to identify new and

emerging resources and other values.” (Section 201(a)) FLPMA also provides for the need to develop and monitor the effectiveness of land use plans. Section 202(a) of FLPMA provides

that the Secretary shall “develop, maintain, and, when appropriate, revise land use plans.” In the development of land use plans, the Secretary is required to consider, among other things,

“the inventory of the public lands, their resources, and other values...” (Section 202(c)(4)). Generally, there are three types of monitoring associated with land use planning: Implementation, Compliance, and Effectiveness Monitoring: Implementation monitoring tracks whether decisions made in land use plans are being implemented in a timely manner, and whether individual activity decisions made are in conformance with the land use plan. Implementation monitoring can generally be accomplished

by reviewing decision records, by studying reports from permit holders and other interested

parties, and by using a database to track individual decisions. This is a low-intensity type of monitoring that can be used only to determine whether or not land use plans are being followed. Compliance monitoring tracks whether resource uses are occurring as prescribed in use

authorizations (e.g., grazing permits, mining plans, recreation permits), or in the land use plan in instances where use authorizations are not needed (e.g., off-highway vehicle use, road closures

Section I - General Section Page I - 63
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 9 in Wilderness Areas, or protection of archaeological sites). Compliance monitoring is usually accomplished by on-site visits to a project or use area. This type of monitoring can be

accomplished by reports from interested parties, the authorized user, or BLM staff. This type of monitoring can range from low intensity (a general inspection of an area from aircraft) to high

intensity (a visit to a project site to ensure that construction is in accordance to specifications). Effectiveness monitoring includes evaluating data collected to determine if land use plan goals and objectives are being reached, or if progress is being made to reach those objectives. Effectiveness monitoring usually occurs with long-term data collection and evaluation, e.g., trend studies of range condition or animal populations (with the latter frequently done by State Game Management Agencies). While it is relatively intensive, in many cases effectiveness monitoring can be accomplished by sampling. This is the monitoring that is used to determine if changes are needed in the management of an activity in order to reach land use plan

objectives. A fourth type of monitoring, resource monitoring, provides for monitoring the cumulative

effects over time of the BLM’s decisions in order to minimize the “footprint” while providing for sustainable commercial operations. While compliance, implementation, and effectiveness monitoring all need improvement, it is in the areas of establishing baseline conditions and

tracking them on a large scale over time that the Bureau most needs improvement.

With limited resources, the BLM must focus its efforts on priority watersheds, and priority programs, including recreation and oil and gas development. The Bureau’s 2004 request does

just that, by providing an additional $1.9 million for monitoring activities associated with the Bureau’s Resource Use, Resource Protection, and Recreation initiatives. Another $2.0 million

is requested specifically for compliance monitoring (inspection and enforcement) of oil and gas

operations.

Range management specialists in New Mexico monitor a

grazing allotment to determine if standards and fundamentals

for rangeland health are being achieved.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Presentation of Performance information, Relationship of This Budget to Strategic Planning

The Department of the Interior expects to release its draft Strategic Plan for public comment

in February 2003. The Plan highlights the contributions of all Interior bureaus to a common

set of goals, and identifies a common set of measures against which each Bureau’s

contributions will be gauged.

In keeping with the budget and performance integration initiative called for under the

President’s Management Agenda, the BLM 2004 budget justifications place a greater emphasis on performance information than past budget justifications. The performance

presentations include narrative descriptions of past, planned, and proposed performance and tables of performance goals and measures that quantify results. The goals and measures presented are from the DOI draft Strategic Plan for 2003-2008 and will be

incorporated into a BLM work plan for 2004. The performance goals and most outcome

measures are from the draft Strategic Plan. The output measures are from the Bureau’s management information system, described in detail under Cost Management in this General Statement. A unified Department of the Interior annual performance plan for 2004

will be published in lieu of individual bureau annual performance plans for 2004. Thus, no BLM annual performance plan is appended to these justifications. The tables on the following page shows the BLM’s funding totals and changes from 2003

arrayed by the four Mission Goals of the Strategic Plan - Goal 1: Resource Protection, Goal

2: Resource Use, Goal 3: Recreation, and Goal 4: Serve Communities. Within each of those broad categories, funding is sub-divided into the 1 1 end outcome goals in which BLM

plays a part. Following those tables is another that documents the Bureau’s projected accomplishments

in traditional outputs, our work activities or “program elements.” For 2004, these program

elements are still shown in each related subactivity, but only in amounts that relate to funding provided by that subactivity. This table - “Summary of Program Elements Funded in the 2004 Budget Justifications” - presents all these work activities together in summary form

for the entire Bureau. These present a picture of the units of accomplishment that would be

purchased with funding amounts in the 2004 BLM budget request.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 9 2004 Summary Crosswalk Bureau of Land Management

Appropriation

L Resource

Protection

11. Resource Use 111. Recreation IV. Serve Communities

LA.

Improve

health

of

watersheds,

landscapes

and

marine

resources

I

B.

Sustain

biological

communities

I.C.

Protect

cultural

and

heritage

xsources

II.A.l.

Public

benefit/responsible

use/optimal

value:

energy

resources

II.A.2.

Public

benefit/responsible

usc/optimal

value:

non-energy

II.A.3.

Public

benefit/responsible

Lise/optimal

value:

forage

II.A.4.

Public

benefit/responsible

jse/optimal

value,

forest

products

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B.

1.

Deliver

water:

cost

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f *

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l|

rs .5 2 6 III.A.

Improve

access

to

recreation

III B.

Ensure

quality

of

recreation

experience

III.C.

Receive

and

provide

fair

value

in

recreation

1V.A.

Protect

lives,

resources

and

property

IV.B.

Advance

knowledge

through

scientific

leadership

IV.C.

Fulfill

Indian

Trust

responsibilities

IV.D.

Advance

quality

communities

for

Tribes

IV.E.

Increase

economic

selfiufficiency

Insular

areas

Total

Management of Lands and Resources 122.1 56.1 51.8 148.6 37.9 552 125 0.0 0.0 113 62.1 12.2 258.3 0.0 O.C 0.0 O.C 828.1 Wildland Fire Management 24.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6742 0.0 0.0 0.Q O.C 698 7

Central Hazardous Materials Fund 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0

Construct)or 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.7 0.0 8.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 O.C 11.0 Payments in Lieu of Taxes* 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 O.C (200.0) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 [2000] Land Acquisition 3.1 5.5 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.7 Oregon and California Grant Lands 5.8 2.5 02 2.3 0.0 1.1 66.8 0.0 0.0 02 6.4 0.3 21.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 106.7 Range Improvements 9.3 0.6 00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.0

Service Charges, Deposits, Forfeitures 0.0 0.0 0.1 9.5 0.4 0.0 02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 20.5 Miscellaneous Trust Funds, Current 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.4

Total Activity, BLM Current Accounts 164.8 64.7 61.6 160.4 383 56.3 79.5 0,0 0.0 11.5 712 125 1000.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1721.1 Change 2003:2004 Summary Crosswalk Bureau of Land Management

Appropriation

L Resour

Protect! ttyn

11. Resource Use 111. Recreation IV. Serve Communities

LA

Improve

health

of

watersheds,

landscapes

and

marine

resources

LB.

Sustain

biological

communities

I.C.

Protect

cultural

and

heritage

esources

II.A.l.

Public

benefit/responsible

Lise/optimal

value:

energy

resources

II.A.2.

Public

benefit/responsible

usc/optimal

value:

non-energy

II.A.3.

Public

benefit/responsible

usc/optimal

value:

forage

II.A.4.

Public

benefit/responsible

usc/optimal

value:

forest

products

II.B.l.

Deliver

water:

cost

cfficient/environ-mentally

II.B.2.

Deliver

power:

cost

cfficient/environ-mentally

III.A.

Improve

access

to

recreation

III.B.

Ensure

quality

of

recreation

experience

III.C.

Receive

and

provide

fair

value

in

recreation

iV.A

Protect

lives,

resources

and

property

IV.B.

Advance

knowledge

through

scientific

leadership

IV.C.

Fulfill

Indian

Trust

responsibilities

IV.D.

Advance

quality

communities

for

Tribes

IV.E,

Increase

economic

selfsufficiency

Insular

areas

Total

Management of Lands and Resources 3.9 3.8 1.5 4.9 0.3 0.7 0.0 00 0.0 05 3.1 0.9 -4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.1 Wildland Fire Management 4.5 0.0 O.C 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 44.9

Central Hazardous Materials Fund 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Construction 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |35 0] 00 0.0 0.0 0.0 [35.0] Land Acquisition -0.7 -0.4 -7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 O.C 0.0 0.0 0.0 -12.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -21.0 Oregon and California Grant Lands 0.9 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 0.1 -2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 O.C 1.1 Range Improvements -0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 00 0.0 0.0 Service Charges, Deposits,

Forfeitures 0.0 0.0 00 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.7 Miscellaneous Trust Funds 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 00 O.C 0.0

Total Activity, BLM Current Accounts:

8.5 3.7 -5.6 6.1 0.3 0.8 1.0 00 0.0 0.5 42 1.0 22, 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.8

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM ELEMENTS FUNDED IN THE 2004 BLM BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS

PE Program Element Name Unit 2001

Actual 2002Planned 2002Acutal 2003Planned 2004Proposed BA Inventory Recreation Resources Acres 4,001,400 5,307,000 4,900,300 3,895,000 5,005,000 BB Assess Alaska Minerals Number 40 112 108 138 138 BC

Inventory Cultural and Paleontological Resources Acres 94,100 25,000 81,300 25,000 25,000 BE Inventory for Wilderness Character Acres N/A 60,000 11,495,000 100,000 1,600,000 BF Assess Hazardous Materials Sites Sites 770 467 695 700 700 BG

Assess Other Hazard Sites (Non Hazmat or AML)

Sites 400 302 460 450 425

BJ Approve Cadastral Survey Miles 13,800 11,100 14,400 13,860 237,800 BK Complete Cadastral Field Survey Miles 7,088 5,527 8,158 7,653 4,190 BL Collect Digital Cadastral Data Number 2,130 2,090 4,100 2,090 1,000 BM Update Digital Cadastral Data Number n/a 2,125 2,680 n/a n/a BN Inventory water resources Number 2,060 1,400 1,750 1,500 1,650 BO Inventory soil resources Acres 24,000 1,139,670 1,260,540 1,200,000 1,200,000 BP Complete watershed assessments Acres 9,997,100 11,400,000 10,336,000 9,300,000 10,465,000 BQ Complete Ecological Site Inventory Acres 460,000 300,000 1,300,000 300,000 528,000 BR Inventory Shrub/Grasstands/PJ Acres 4,985,000 8,667,000 8,732,000 8,925,000 7,225,000 BS

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds

Acres 14,990,600 11,050,000 10,578,000 8,090,000 10,108,000 BT Inventory Forest/Woodland Vegetation Acres 1,035,000 686,000 708,000 620,000 335,000 BU Inventory Lakes/Wetland Areas Acres 14,300 26,350 28,050 12,000 26,800j BV Inventory Streams/Riparian Areas Miles 5.290 2,630 2,850 2,000 2,950j BW Cataloq BLM Museum Objects Number 80,900 75,000 90,600 75,000 75,000j BY Assess Linear Recreation Resources Miles 1,590 14,300 17,700 15,000 1,800 BZ

Assess Nationally Designated Rivers and Trails Number 1,520 1,120 1,160 1,100 1,098 CA Assess pnority subbasins/reqions Acres 2,870,000 3,164,000 5,868,000 4.000,000 3.140,000 CB Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat Acres 10,000,000 8,244,000 9,871.000 7,800,000 7,666,000 DA Prepare Recreation Activity Plans Number 44 71 55 50 58 DC

Prepare Wildemess/WSR/NSHT/Cultural

Activity Plans Number 9 5 1 5 5

Dl

Establish AMLs for Wild Horses and Bunos Herd Management Areas Number Not Measured 26 13 28 30 DJ Evaluate Land Use Plans Number 93 48 50 8 17 DK Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans Number 9 8 9 20 25 DN Complete Preparation Plan for Land Use Planning Activities Number 47 10 11 11 15 DO Complete Land Use Plan Scoping

Report and Planning Criteria Number 6 27 30 16 19 DP

Prepare Draft Land Use Plan and Draft EIS Number 2 8 3 18 24 DQ Prepare Proposed Land Use Plan and

Final EIS Number 1 3 2 9 20 DR

Resolve Land Use Plan Protests and

Prepare ROD Number 1 7 0 11 19 DS

Prepare Draft EIS Level Land Use Plan Amendment Number 5 24 9 42 4 DT

Prepare Final EIS Level Land Use Plan and ROD Number 11 11 5 26 23

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PE Unit 2001

Actual 2002

Planned 2002

Acutal 2003 2004 1 DU

Prepare EA Level Land Use Plan Amendment and Decision Record Number 33 53 22 30 21

EA

Process Commercial and Group

Special Recreation Permits Number 2,620 2,285 2,780 2.200 3, OOo

| EB

Issue and Manage Recreation Use

Permits Number 651,900 597,900 662,100 600,000 693,0001 EC Process water riqhts actions Number 7,475 15,595 14,445 14,445 12, 105

| ED Transfer Grazing Allotment Preferences Number 1,045 920 1,080 997 9971 EE

Issue Grazing Allotment Permits/Leases Number 2,485 2,083 2,168 1,599 1 . 599

| EF Issue Grazinq Use Authorizations Number 25,080 23,540 24,340 24,020 24, 02ol EG Prepare Vegetative Permits/Contracts Number 30,200 27,000 29,200 25,000 29,000

El Develop and Issue Fluid Mineral Leases Number 2,875 3,000 2,970 3,450 3. 45C EJ

Process Fluid Minerals Applications for Permit to Drill Number 4,850 5,500 4,635 7,000 7,000 EL Process Coal Leases Number 4 8 3 25 25 EM Process Coal Post Lease Actions Actions 230 270 290 190 190 EN

Process Non-Energy Mineral Licenses, Permits or Leases Number 12 28 33 28 14 EO Process Non-Energy Mineral Post Lease Actions

Actions 180 140 145 143 143 EP Process Mineral Material Disposals Number 4,260 3,800 5,018 3,943 3,993 EQ Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements (number) Number 1,630 1,196 1,320 1,295 575 ER Process Riqht-of-Way Grants Number 3,384 3,213 3,321 3,221 1 , 000,295 ES

Process Recreation and Public Purpose

Actions Number 174 160 149 160 150 ET Process Withdrawal Actions Actions 8, 314,000 2, 000,000 2 , 108,000 1 , 500,000 1,000,000 EU Process Land Disposals Number N/A 340 365 350 275 EW Mining Claim Record/Adiudication Sites 12,840 204,850 218,800 228,800 228,800 EX

Mining Plans of Operation/Notices Processed Number 925 700 617 617 585 EY

Mining Claim Validity Determinations/Mineral Patents Processed Number 90 120 43 43 43 EZ Mining Claim Fees Collected Number 216,000 180,000 203,000 213,000 213,000 FB

Process Cultural/Paleontology Use

Permits Number 460 450 460 450 450 FD Process Cultural and Paleontology Data Number 460 450 460 450 450

FF

Process Oil and Gas Reservoir Management Agreements Number 2,500 2,300 2,280 1,500 1,500 FH

Process and Manage Non Commercial

Special Recreation Permits Number 51,900 26,400 59,300 30,400 62,300

FI Process Fluid Minerals Post Lease

Administrative Changes Number 23,400 20,500 29,500 27,000 27,000

FJ Process Fluid Minerals Sundry Notices Number 34,400 29,200 29,500 30,000 30,000 FK Process Indian Pre-Lease Actions Number 400 270 480 450 450 FM Process Land Exchanges Number N/Al 230 118 120 88

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SUMMARY OF PROGRAM ELEMENTS FUNDED IN THE 2004 BLM BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS

PE Program Element Name Unit 2001

Actual

. 2002

Planned 2002

Acutal 2003Planned 2004Proposed

j FN Support Hydropower Licensing Number new new new 5 5 uL.

Recreation Fee Sites Deferred Maintenance Projects Completed Number 27 3 27 26 26 HB Construct/Maintain Recreation Sites Number 1,695 1,560 1,660 1,640 1,626 hc Construct/Maintain Trails Miles 3,276 3,800 3,950 3,680 3,850 HD

Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management Treatments Acres 37,360 32,000 34,170 36,400 10,800 HF

Restore and Protect Cultural/Paleontology Properties Number 350 230 340 210 220 HG Adopt Wild Horses and Burros Number 7,616 8,500 7.646 7,600 7,600

1 HI Prepare/Hold Wild Horses and Burros Number N/A 3,072,772 5,772,814 5,717,000 6,500,000

j| HJ

Bridge Inspections and Maintenance

Projects Completed Number 400 390 423 350 354 HK Dam Safety Inspections and

Maintenance Projects Completed Number 166 115 172 140 140

; HL

Manage Forest and Woodland

Commercial Sales Acres N/A N/A N/A 23,656 19.75C

ij HM Process Alaska Native Allotment Conveyances Number 528 515 508 515 450 HN

Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation Number 173 219 176 187 57 HO Respond to Hazardous Materials Risk

Sites Sites 180 163 210 200 200 HQ Mitigate Other Hazards (Non Hazmat or AML) Sites 350 249 350 390 350 HR

Administrative Site Construction/Maintenance Number 423 405 437 425 450 HS Road Construction/Maintenance Miles 8,230 7,560 8,500 8,000 11,740 HU Fire suppression Number 810,488 1,000 755,723 n/a n/a HX Patent Alaska State Conveyances Acres 119.800 117,000 108,000 117,000 100.000 HY

Patent Alaska Native Corporation Conveyances

Acres 599,200 587,000 446,500 287,000 300,000 JA

Apply Shrob/Grassland Vegetation Treatments Acres 417,300 347,300 383,880 409,300 253,300 JB

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland,

Forest Projects Number 1,135 1,080 1,275 1,000 975 JC

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland,

Forest Projects Number 1,550 1,478 2,028 1,390 1,245 JD Apply Weed Treatments Acres 251,900 245,600 312.600 244,500 243,000 JE

Restore Forest and Woodlands through

Sales Acres 36,886 48,346 42,515 46,760 14,600 JF Apply Lake/Wetland Treatments Acres 13,250 9,495 6,310 9,500 6.620 JG Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments Miles 715 588 443 945 620 JH

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian Projects Number 695 535 550 500 506

Jl Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects Number 977 1,087 1,312 970 1,241

JJ Gather/Remove Wild Horses and

Burros Number 13,319 12,779 12,029 7,125 7,200 JK

Implement abandoned mine land

projects to restore water quality Number 47 50 94 50 60

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Program Element Name

i . ' ' Vr^ '*

; ** Unit 2001

Actual 2002

Planned 2002

Acutal 2003 2004

JL Fire Rehabilitation Treatments Applied Acres 894,654 497,718 451,088 n/a n/a JM

Fire Fuels Treatments Outside the Wildland Urban Interface Applied Acres 350,139 381,289 197,571 269,005 275,000 JN

Restore Forest and Woodlands through development Acres N/A N/A N/A TBD TBD Based or fyo: JP

Implement Species

Recovery/Conservation Actions Number 305 400 595 475 520 JW Fire Fuels Treatments Within the Wildland Urban Interface Applied Acres 98,590 128,747 115,858 125,000 125,000 MA Evaluate Recreation Areas Acres 1,390,000 1,080.100 1,346,100 988,200 1,308,000 MB Evaluate Forest/Woodland Treatments Acres 133,600 126,200 130,400 140,000 97,000 MC Conduct Census of Wild Horse and

Burro Herd Areas Number 106 88 85 58 60 MD Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

Acres 22,661,000 19,965,280 20,413,980 22,500,100 22,500,100 MF Evaluate Designated Rivers and Trails Miles 3,800 2,820 2,970 3,000 3,050 MG Monitor and Maintain Hazardous

Materials & NRDAR Sites Sites 160 127 155 125 125

i Ml

Monitor air resources/climatic

conditions Number 205 215 215 215 215 MJ Evaluate Ranqeland Health Number 1,358 1,429 1,316 1,450 1,450 MK Evaluate Weed Treatments Acres 590,300 568,000 490,100 477,000 391,000 ML Monitor Grazing Allotments Number 3,670 3,314 3,359 3,350 3,350 MN Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat Acres 28,400 24,700 29,000 20,000 21,050 MO Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat Miles 3,664 3,468 4,085 3,880 3.130 MP Monitor Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Areas Number 151 142 173 72 70 MQ Monitor Terrestrial Habitat Acres 20,700,000 12,600,000 19,440,000 15,300,000 15,340,000 MR Monitor Species Populations Number 4,200 4,730 5,245 5,000 5,475 MT Hazardous Fuel Reduction Treatments

Monitored Acres 293,983 110,879 130,136 151,922 400,000 MU Monitor water resources Number 1,670 1,470 1,670 1,400 1,520 MV Evaluate Linear Recreation Management Objectives Miles 5,061 2,852 3,022 2,095 2,095 MX Monitor Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments Acres 341,000 222,000 226,400 300,000 290,000 MY Monitor Cultural Properties and

Paleontoloqy Localities Number 2,690 2,000 2,720 2,000 2,100 NA Inspect Grazing Allotments for Compliance Number 5,500 4,357 5,558 5,450 5,450 NB

Conduct Fluid Mineral Inspection and

Enforcement Number 16,250 15,000 16,350 17,050 18,700 NC Resolve Fluid Mineral Drainage Cases Number 1,125 1,200 1,085 1,500 1,500 NF

Inspect and Verify Mineral Matenals

Production Number 2,870 1,860 3,099 2,108 2,108 NG Inspect and Verify Solid Minerals Production Number 2,800 2,580 3,227 3,200 3,300 NH Conduct Realty Inspections Number 3,225 2,590 3,640 4,000 250

Nl Surface Management Inspections Completed Number 4,200 3,200 3,850 3,180 2,972

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PE Program Element Name Unit 2001

Actual 2002Planned 2002

Acuta! 2003Planned 2004

Proposed NK

Conduct Wild Horse and Burro Compliance Inspections Number 5.449 5,469 6,285 4,600 4,600 NL

Respond to Natural Resource/Property

Incidents Number 8,540 6,150 10,030 5,940 6,428 NN

Respond to Public Health/Safety

Incidents Number 7,330 6,010 7,620 4,920 5,592 NO Conduct Law Enforcement

Investigations Number 10,960 5,980 12.710 6,275 6,910 NP

Evaluate PRP’s for Cost Avoidance/Recovery Number 40 26 28 45 25 NQ Process Hazardous Materials Cost Avoidance/Recovery Cases Number 12 10 15 14 14 NX

Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits for Compliance Number 2,940 2,950 3,221 2,900 3,560

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Congressional Directives

The Bureau of Land Management is in the process of responding to several requests for information from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Many of these requests

are discussed in these justifications. A summary of some of the requests is outlined below.

Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves on Public Lands Requirements - The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 2000 required the BLM to conduct an interagency scientific inventory and evaluation of oil and gas resources on the public lands. In 2002, Congress provided funds

to the Bureau to fund a study identifying and evaluating oil and gas resources on the public

lands. The House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, in House Report 107-234 also

directed the Bureau to provide biannual reports on the progress of this effort and a final report

detailing the findings of this review. The Department delivered a report to the Congress on

January 16, 2003. The report evaluates five areas in the West that contain the bulk of the

natural gas and much of the oil resources under Federal ownership in the onshore United

States. Additional studies will be initiated to inventory oil and gas beyond the areas studied in January 16, 2003 report. Sale of Lands Designated as Suitable for Disposal - House Report 107-103 directed the Bureau to submit a report to the Committee outlining plans for the implementation of Title II of Public Law 106-248, the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, and the Bureau's use of this Act for sale of lands in New Mexico. The Act provides that lands designated as suitable for disposal may be sold and the receipts from such sales may be used to acquire non-Federal

lands with significant resource values that fall within boundaries now managed by the Department of the Interior. To implement this law, the Bureau established accounts for sales

receipts and land equalization payments. The BLM collected $2.7 million in land sale receipts through September 30, 2002, and anticipates collecting up to $26 million in receipts in 2004, if the planned sales are held as scheduled. The Bureau sold three tracts in New Mexico in 2002

for a total of $245,000. The Department has developed a process to guide interagency use of the receipts, and will formalize the process in a Memorandum of Understanding in the Spring of Land Use Plans - Monitoring Resource Conditions Requirements - The House

Appropriations Committee, in House Report 107-103, requested the BLM to submit a report

detailing the Bureau’s resource monitoring efforts; the Bureau's current capabilities and adequacy of existing resources for monitoring; and recommendations to address the Bureau’s need to monitor resource conditions. The BLM expects to provide the report prior to markup of the 2004 appropriations bill. Issuance of Patents Under General Mining Laws Requirements - The Conference Report

for the 2002 Appropriation Act directed the Secretary of the Interior to file with the House and

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Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, a report on actions taken by the Department under the plan submitted pursuant to section 314(c) of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997. The Department is reviewing this report and anticipates submitting the report in the Spring of 2003.

Invasive and Exotic Species Control - House Report 1 07-1 03 requested that the Department

provide a report on the uses of funds provided in 2001 for exotic species control to the Bureau,

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and

the U.S. Forest Service. The Department submitted the report to the Appropriations Committees on August 2, 2002. This report contained information from the Bureau on the Bureau’s invasive species program. Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring - House Report 107-103 directed the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to jointly charter an interagency group to address rangeland assessment

and monitoring issues at both national and local scales, and develop a coordinated plan and

budget to conduct standardized soil surveys on all rangelands. In the Fall of 2002, the Department made significant progress in developing the charter and appointing the committee, and anticipates making significant progress on the other issues by the Spring of 2003. Access to Recreation Lands - In House Report 107-564, the Appropriations Committee

directed the Bureau and the U.S. Forest Service to submit a report detailing the number of acres

of land under each jurisdiction that lack adequate public access, and the steps that are being taken to obtain access. The Bureau and the Forest Service are developing this report. Completion of Alaska Conveyance Program by 2009 - The Senate Appropriations Committee, in Senate Report 107-201, requested that the BLM prepare a plan to complete work

by 2009 on allotment applications and land selections under the Alaska Statehood Act of 1 959. The BLM has prepared a plan and will present the plan to Congress in the Spring of 2003. Use of Pulse Technology for Batteries: The Senate Appropriations Committee, in Senate

Report 107-201, requested that the Department provide a report within 90 days of enactment of the 2003 Appropriations Act, evaluating the use of this technology for the Department. The House Appropriations Committee also directed the Bureau to report on feasibility of the use of

this technology. The Department is studying this issue and will report to the Congress.

Fire Suppression Costs Requirements - The Conference Report accompanying the 2002

Appropriations Act, House Report 107-234, directed the Forest Service and the Department to contract for a thorough, independent review of wildfire suppression costs and strategies. The

National Academy of Public Administration completed this study in 2002. The Department's

efforts to improve accountability for expenditures on individual suppression operations, and

implement activity-based costing and management principles are detailed in Section IV -

Wildland Fire Management. The House Appropriations Committee, in House Report 107-564 accompanying the 2003 appropriations bill, also directed the Forest Service and the Department

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report on these costs and to track these costs with a uniform, automated cost-reporting system.

Section IV - Wildfire Management contains a discussion of the Department’s efforts to meet this direction. See, for example, the National Fire Plan Performance Summary with Common

Performance Measures; the Financial Performance subsection within the Wildland Fire Management Appropriation discussion; the Preparedness subsection within the Wildland Fire Preparedness activity discussion; and the 2003 Program Performance Estimates subsection

within the Wildland Fire Preparedness activity discussion. Stabilization of Burned Areas with Native Plants - House Report 107-103, accompanying the 2002 Appropriations Act, directed the Departments of Agriculture and Interior to develop specific plans to use native plants to stabilize areas burned by wildfires, and directed the Departments to report on this program. The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior completed this report in April 2002. Interior’s burned area rehabilitation program, which includes the use of native plant materials for both emergency stabilization and longer-term stabilization projects, is described in Section IV - Wildfire Management. See the section describing the Burned Area Rehabilitation

subactivity. Fire Planning Analysis System - The House Report accompanying the 2003 appropriations

bill directed the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to develop an automated system for

fire preparedness planning to replace the systems currently in use by the fire management

agencies. The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior are developing a workload-based

budget and planning analysis tool to determine preparedness needs of all Department of Agriculture and Interior fire management agencies. This tool is called the Fire Planning Analysis System, and is discussed in Section IV - Wildfire Management, in the 2004 Program Overview

subsection and the 2003 Program Performance Estimates subsection of the Wildland Fire Preparedness activity discussion. Complementary Budget Requests for Wildland Fire Expenditures - The Conference Report

for the 2002 Appropriations Act, House Report 107-234, directed the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture to develop complementary budget requests for all Federal wildfire expenditures. The Departments have complied with this request. See Section IV - Wildfire Management.

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Activity/Subactivtty Program Changes

tsoooi

i! Description of Change i Management of Lands and Resources ADDroDriation

Soil, Water and Air Management +$11 +$400 for systematic monitoring of 150 priority sub-basins. -$389 for deferral of certain information technology projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Range Management ($192) +$500 to implement the BLM's Partners Against Weeds Strategy. +$300 to improve National Landscape Conservation System Units. -$992 for deferral of certain IT projects and IT efficiencies and consolidations.

Public Domain Forest Management +$900

+$1 ,000 to provide 2 million board feet of wood products and restoring 2,000 acres of public domain forestland. -$100 for deferral of certain IT projects and IT efficiencies and consolidations. Riparian Management ($2) +$300 to restore riparian and wetland areas to proper functioning condition. -$302 for deferral of certain IT projects and IT efficiencies and consolidations.

Cultural Resources Management +$182

+$100 to increase the percentage of properties inventoried and evaluated. +$300 to increase the percentage of historic or prehistoric properties stabilized or

restored. -$218 for deferral of certain IT projects and IT efficiencies and consolidations. Wild Horse and Burro Management ($451) -$451 for deferral of certain IT projects and IT efficiencies and consolidations. Subtotal, Land Resources +$448 MLR Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries ~

Wildlife Management +$151

+$250 to monitor species and habitats. +$200 to improve and protect critical resources in National Landscape Conservation

Units. -$299 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Fisheries Management +$118 +$250 for cumulative effects monitoring in land use plan objectives. -$132 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Wildlife and Fisheries +$269 MLR Activity: Threatened and Endangered Species Threatened & Endangered Species Management

+$650 to implement recovery plans and conservation strategies. -$284 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Threatened and

Endangered Species +$269 MLR Activity: Recreation Wilderness Management ($249) -$249 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations.

Recreation Resource Management +$3,711

+$1,500 for travel and transportation management through comprehensive travel management planning and on the ground actions in high priority locations. +$1 ,206 for interpretation, education and volunteer strategies +$1044 for enhancement and improvement of visitor services +$150 to provide travel, tourism, and support for Gateway communities. +$600 for encouragement and expansion of partnership collaborations and outreach at National and local levels. +$350 for recreation resource monitoring. -$300 reduction as a result of cost recovery savings in charging additional processing

costs for permitting and managing special recreation events. -$839 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Recreation +$3,462

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Activity/Subactivity Program Changes

tSOOO) Description of Change \ MLR Activity: Energy and Minerals

Oil and Gas Management +$311

+$425 to prepare lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. +$350 in support of coal bed natural gas development. +$500 for additional monitoring of cumulative effects of energy development. +$550 to improve geothermal leasing and processing more permits to drill. +$2,000 for inspection and enforcement of oil and gas operations. -$1,000 reduction resulting from completion of assessments related to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act studies. -$2,514 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies anc

consolidations. Coal Management ($132) -$132 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Other Mineral Materials Management +$6

+$184 to process and additional 50 mineral material permits. -$178 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Energy and Minerals +$185 MLR Activity: Alaska Minerals Alaska Minerals ($16) -$16 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Alaska Minerals (SI®) MLR Activity: Realty and Ownership

Alaska Conveyance ($2,329)

-$2,000 reduction that will defer action on conveyances scheduled for 2005 and delay program completion by 1-2 years. -$329 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Cadastral Survey ($204) -$204 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Land and Realty Management ($2,472) +$300 to increase rights-of-ways by 120 in support of increased energy development +$300 towards renewable energy projects such as wind and solar. Subtotal, Realty and Ownership ($5,005) MLR Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance Resource Management Planning +$589

+$1,000 to initiate, amend, and complete land use plans. -$41 1 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations.

Resource Protection and Law

Enforcement +$2,595

+$2,000 to provide increased patrols, enhanced surveillance, heightened public and i resource protection, and improved investigative capabilities. +$741 for security and protection of public and private facilities on BLM-managed lands. -$146 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Hazard Management and Resource

Restoration ($234) -$234 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Res. Protection and Maintenance +$2,950

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Activity/Subactivity Program Changes

(SOON

Description of Change

MLR Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Operations Maintenance ($69) -$69 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations.

Annual Maintenance +$101 +$600 towards public health and safety while providing enhanced accessibility of recreation sites and facilities. -$499 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations Subtotal, Transp. and Facilities MainL +$32 MLR Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Information Systems Operations +$2,235 +$2,360 for additional information technology and security enhancements.

-$125 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Administrative Support ($780) -$780 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Workforce and Orq. Support

+$1,455 MLR Activity: Challenge Cost Share

Challenge Cost Share +$2,000 +$2,000 to expand partnership opportunities and leverage funding in support of Challenge Cost Share projects. Subtotal, Challenge Cost Share +$2,000 MLR Activity: Land and Resources Information Systems

Land and Resources Information Systems ($432) -$432 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, Land and Resources

Information Systems ($432) MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND

RESOURCES TOTAL *$5,714 LAND ACQUISITION APPROPRIATION

Land Acquisition Activity: Land Acquisition Land Acquisition ($20,500) -$20,500 reduction in land acquisitions. This means only the most significant or threatened properties in the most sensitive areas on BLM-managed lands will be

acquired.

Acquisition Management ($500) -$500 reduction accordingly to meet the new support requirements of the land

acquisition program. LAND ACQUISITION TOTAL ($21,000) PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES APPROPRIATION

Payments in Lieu of Taxes Activity: Payments in Lieu of Taxes Payments in Lieu of Taxes +$35 +$35 for increased payments to States. This program is being transferred to the Department PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES *$35

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Activity/Subactivity Program Changes

(Snoot Description of Change

OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS (O&C) APPROPRIATION

Oregon and California Grant Lands Activity: Construction and Acquisition

Acquisition (55 -55 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, O&C Construction and

Acquisition (55) Oregon and California Grant Lands Activity: Facilities Maintenance

Operations (*27) -527 for defenal of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Annual Maintenance (5103) -5103 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, O&C Facilities Maintenance (5130) Oregon and California Grant Lands Activity: Resources Management

Forest Management 51,135 +$1,500 to increase board feet (30 million) of wood products for public use, and to accelerate old growth characteristics on O&C lands. -5365 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Reforestation and Forest Development (5252) -5252 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Other Forest Resources (5475) -5475 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Resource Management Planning (519) -519 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, O&C Resources Management +5389

Oregon and California Grant Lands Activity: Information Systems Operation and Maintenance

Information Systems Operation and Maintenance (510) -510 for defenal of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

consolidations. Subtotal, O&C Information Systems

Operation and Maintenance (510) Oregon and California Grant Lands Activity: Jobs in the Woods i! Jobs in the Woods ($18)|"^ 1 ® *°r c^ e^erra* °* information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies and

'I consolidations. Subtotal, Jobs in the Woods (518)1 OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT

LANDS TOTAL +5228 WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT APPROPRIATION

Wildland Fire Management Activity: Wildland Fire Preparedness

Wildland Fire Preparedness +51,650 +$5,000 for increased costs of aircraft use in the wildland fire management program.

-53,350 for deferral of certain information technology (IT) projects and IT efficiencies anc

consolidations Wildland Fire Preparedness +51,650

Wildland Fire Management Activity: Wildland Fire Suppression Operations

Wildland Fire Suppression Operations +534,959 +534,959 to fund wildland firefighting efforts at the 10-year average cost as adjusted for

inflation. Wildland Fire Suppression

Operations +534,959

Wildland Fire Management Activity: Other Operations Burned Area Rehabilitation +54,500 +$4,500 for rehabilitation and restoration of lands damaged bv wildfires Subtotal, Other Operations +54,5001 TOTAL +541,109

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($000)

•

- - . 2004

2002 2003 Budget Change from

Appropriations Actual Estimate 2003 CURRENT:

Management Of Lands and Resources $ 788,027 812,990 828,079 +15,089

P.L. 107-206 (Rescission)* $ [-915] Recreation Operations Adjustment $ [-389] Mining Law Administration Adjustment $ [+13,699] Communication Sites Management ($ are non-add) $ 1,997 2,000 2,000 0

Mining Law Administration (this amount is non-add) $ 18,551 32,696 32,696 0 Reimbursables/Offsets ($ are non-add) $ 43,000 46,000 58,000 +12

Current FTE 6,439 6,246 6,288 +42 MLR Reimbursable FTE 163 160 160 0 Oregon and California Grant Lands $ 105,032 105,633 106,672 +1,039

i P L. 107-206 (Rescission) $ [-133] FTE 1,003 967 975 +8

Wildland Fire Management* $ 694,983 653,754 698,725 +44,971

Section 102 Transfer of Budget Authority from FWS $ [+16,562] Reimbursables/Offsets ($ are non-add) $ 33,000 34,000 34,000 0

Dep't Total (including reimbursable) FTE 190,868 190,921 190,921 0 Current - BLM portion only FTE 2,673 2,722 2,722 0

Fire Reimbursable - BLM portion only FTE 31 30 30 0

Land Acquisition $ 49,914 44,686 23,686 -21,000

P.L. 107-206 (Rescission) $ [-6] FTE 38 38 38 0

Construction $ 13,076 10,976 10,976 0 FTE 8 9 9 0

Central Hazardous Materials Fund $ 9,678 9,978 9,978 0 Transfer to Bureau of Reclamation $ [-300] FTE 6 6 6 0 Subtotal S 1,660,710 1,638,017 1,678,116 40,099 FTE 10,361 10,178 10,228 50 1 Payments in Lieu of Taxes $ 209,999 [ 165,000 ] [ 200,000 ] [ +35,000 ] P.L. 107-206 (Rescission) $ 1-1]

(In 2004, this program transfers to the Dept - thus shown as non-add) FTE 1 1 0 -1 Range Improvements $ 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 FTE 57 58 58 0

1 Service Charges, Deposits, & Forfeitures $ 17,834 17,812 20,490 +2,678

Service Charges, Deposits, & Forfeitures Offset $ -17,834 -17,812 -20,490 -2,678 FTE 93 95 95 0 Miscellaneous Trust Funds $ 12,371 12,405 12,405 0 FTE 77 80 80 0 Current Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,893,080 1,660,422 1,700,521 *40,099 FTE 10,589 10,412 10,461 49

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($000) "

;

•' . v.>

2004

c ' : 7- . 2002 2003 Budget Change from

Appropriations Actual Estimate 2003 MANDATORY & MANDATORY TRUST:

Miscellaneous Trust Funds $ 1,595 1,595 1,595 0 FTE 15 15 15 0

Miscellaneous Permanent Payment Appropriation $ 117,570 187,231 133,826 -53,187 FTE 13 17 17 0 Permanent Operating Funds $ 104,901 231,510 101,453 - 130,275 FTE 215 212 212 0

II Mandatory & Mandatory Trust Appropriations Subtotal $ 224,066 420,336 236,874 -183,462

u FTE 243 244 244 0

I OFFSETS & TRANSFERS:

| Helium Fund* $ 15,000 22,000 25,000 +3,000

N Offsetting Collections* $ - 15,000 -22,000 -25,000 -3,000 FTE 51 49 49 0 Working Capital Fund $ 36,000 30,000 31,000 + 1,000

Offsetting Collections $ - 15,000 -22,000 -25,000 -3,000 FTE 21 21 21 0 Transfer from Other Agencies $ 1,190 1,190 1,190 0 FTE 13 14 14 0

Offsets A Transfers Subtotal ($ are non-add to Total Approps) $ 52,190 53,190 57,190 +4,000 FTE 85 84 84 0 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 2,117,146 2,080,758 1,937,395 -143,363 L- FTE 10,917 10,740 10,789 +49

Rescission amount of $48K deducted from Mining Law Administration is not in the $915K rescission figure.

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To enhance the quality of life for all citizens through

the balanced stewardship of America's public lands and resources.

To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of

the public lands for the use and enjoyment of

present and future generations. OurMission

To serve with honesty, integrity, accountability,

respect, courage, and commitment to make

a difference. Olir Prinrih'/x; ‘ mP

rove t^ie health and productivity of die land

to support the BLM multiple-use mission. . To cultivate community-based conservation,

* citizen-centered stewardship, and partnership

' through consultation, cooperation, and

communication. To respect, value, and support our employees, f

(giving them resources and opportunities to succeed. To pursue iscellence in business practices, ^.improve accountability to our stakeholders, and deliver better service to our customers.

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- Collections > 5

-- BLM Collections, 2001 - 2004 ($000) 3 1

Collection Source

2001

Actual 2002

Actual 2003

Estimated

2004

Estimated

Sale of Public Land and

Materials 80,638 98,076 254,424 90,343 Miscellaneous Filing Fees 848 759 800 850

Mineral Leasing National Grasslands

1,856 1,145 1,855 1,855 Grazing Fees & Land

Utilization Project Lands 13,197 12,788 13,232 13,232 Timber Sales & Vegetative

Material 18,027 18,101 24,300 34,605

Recreational Use Fees 7,836 9,500 9,500 9,500

Mineral Leasing Naval Oil Shale Reserve

2,196 1,272 3,900 11,600

National Petroleum Reserve Alaska

1,688 2,302 69,200 8,100 Earnings on Investments 2,223 2,038 1,886 4,423 Other Collections, Service Charges & Fees 45,740 68,255 83,420 87,242

Total 174,249 214,236 462,517 261,750

’Note: The table does not include the amounts from the General Fund required to make payments to western Oregon counties under P.L. 106-393, Secure Rural Schools Self Determination Act, beginning in 2002. However,

the amounts reported for 'Other Collections" include collections and estimated collections from hard rock mine maintenance and telecommunication site fees as well as collections by BLM that are deposited to a Department of Treasury miscellaneous receipts account.

2004 Collections

In 2004, the BLM will collect an estimated total of $261,750,000. Receipts are collected by BLM

from sources such as the sale of land and materials, grazing fees, timber sales, recreation use

fees, and various filing fees. These collections assist State and local governments, support the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury, and offset charges for program operations where certain fees collected can be retained by the BLM.

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In addition, in 2004 BLM’s onshore mineral leasing activities will contribute directly to the generation of about $2.0 billion in receipts (bonuses, rents, and royalties). (These mineral

leasing receipts are reflected in the Minerals Management Service budget.) A total of $93,811,000 appropriated from the General Fund in 2002 was paid to the western Oregon counties under P.L. 106-393, Secure Rural Schools Self Determination Act, which

provides that payments come first from BLM receipts produced in those counties, with General Fund appropriations used to cover any shortfall. Because the supplement from the General Fund is not a collection from non-Federal sources, that amount is not included in the table above, which includes $15.9 million collected from western Oregon counties. Some receipt collections accounted for in BLM’s budget are expected to remain fairly flat over

the next several years, experiencing only modest increases annually. Others, such as timber

sales, land sales and earnings on investments, are expected to increase substantially. The

large increase in collections in 2003 compared to 2002 is due to (a) an increase of $97,854,000

from the sale of land under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, P.L. Law 105-263, and (b) from a mineral lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

projected to produce $69,200,000 in rental fees and bonus bids. Timber harvest levels are expected to increase in 2003 and 2004, contingent on the resolution of existing litigation. Sales of Public Land and Material - This category of receipts includes receipts from the sale

of public land, including land sales in Clark County, Nevada, and the sale of vegetative and

mineral materials. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act includes the authority

for 15 percent of the proceeds from Nevada land sales to be distributed to the State of Nevada

and Clark County, with the BLM retaining 85 percent of land sale receipts for acquisition and

capital investments. The BLM is also authorized to use interest generated from the above- mentioned funds. Excluded from this receipt source are the sales of timber from the public domain land, sale of land and timber from the Oregon & California Grant Lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road Lands, sale of land and materials from Land Utilization project lands, sale of land and materials from reclaimed lands (reserved or withdrawn), and sale of town sites and

reclamation projects. Included are collections from Nevada Land sales that are estimated for 2003 at $212,374,000. The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, Title II of P.L. 106-248,

also allows a limited number of sales of Federal land, with 2003 and 2004 receipts projected to be $26,000,000 and $20,550,000 respectively. A sale in 2003 of a parcel near St. George, Utah

is expected to produce $20 million.

• Receipts are projected to decline from 2003 to 2004 because a sale in November 2002 that produced almost $180 million in 2003 is not expected to be repeated in 2004.

• The Administration will propose legislation to amend BLM's land sale authority under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act to: (1) allow BLM to use updated management

plans to identify areas suitable for disposal, (2) allow a portion of the receipts to be used by BLM for restoration projects, and (3) cap receipt retention at $100 million per year. BLM is currently limited to selling lands that had been identified for disposal in land use plans that Section II - Collections Page II -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications were in effect prior to enactment of FLTFA. Use of the receipts is currently limited to the purchase of other lands for conservation purposes. Miscellaneous Filing Fees - Collections in this category are primarily from filing fees for applications to non-competitively lease oil and gas. Parcels offered but not leased in competitive sales are available for non-competitive leasing. Also included are fees received for

filing or recording documents; charges for registration of individuals, firms, or products- and

requests for approval of transfer of leases or permits. Mineral Leasing-National Grasslands - These receipts include all rental collections from oil and gas pipeline rights-of-way associated with lands leased under the Mineral Leasing Act and

the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands. The MMS assumed responsibility for collection and

distribution of most mineral leasing receipts in 1985. The BLM continues to collect first-year rentals and initial bonuses from mineral leasing but deposits these receipts directly into MMS

accounts. Grazing Fees from Public Lands and Land Utilization Project Lands - This category

includes all grazing fees collected from public lands and Land Utilization Project lands administered by the BLM. It also includes certain receipts from LUP lands, such as from

mineral leasing. Grazing fees are collected under the authority of the Taylor Grazing Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, and the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of

• From 1978 through 1985, public land grazing fees were based on a formula established in PRIA. The statutory authority for this formula expired on December 31, 1985. On February

14, 1986, the President issued Executive Order 12548 directing the continued use of the PRIA formula to set grazing fees for the public lands.

• The grazing fee is updated annually based on index factors, including private land lease

rates, beef cattle prices, and the cost of production. Based on the PRIA formula, the fee was $1 .35 per Animal Unit Month for the 2001 and $1 .43 for the 2002 grazing year. The fee

for the 2003 grazing year will be $1.35. Grazing fees generally are collected within 30 days

of the billing date, which follows publication of the new fee.

• Grazing regulations authorize a surcharge to grazing fee bills for authorized grazing of livestock owned by persons other than the permittee or lessee, except where this use is made by livestock owned by children of permittees and lessees. This surcharge is equal to 35 percent of the difference between the 1999 grazing fee and the 1998 private land lease

rate for the State where the pasturing agreement occurs. Anticipated grazing receipts

reflect estimates of collections based on these fee rates.

• Fifty percent of all grazing receipts collected under the Taylor Grazing Act, along with 50

percent of all receipts (including mineral receipts) from LU Project Lands transferred to the BLM by Executive Orders 10787 and 10890, are allocated to the Range Improvement

appropriation. As provided in the Taylor Grazing Act, FLPMA, and PRIA, these funds are

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available for the construction, purchase, and development of range improvements after they

are appropriated by Congress. Appropriations are made from the receipts collected during

the previous fiscal year. Timber and Vegetative Material Sales •

• Timber Receipts from the Oregon and California and Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands - In 2004, the BLM projects it will collect $32 million in timber receipts from O&C and CBWR lands. This projection is based on historical data, anticipated changes in timber demand, and local timber market conditions. Over $6 million is projected from salvage

timber sales and the balance is coming from non-salvage timber sales. Court injunctions

resulting from litigation reduced timber sales for most of 1999 and all of 2000.

Consequently, the BLM collected less than average timber receipts in 2001 ($16.8 million) and in 2002 ($16.1 million). Receipts are projected to increase by 34 percent in 2003 to $21.6 million. Contingent on the resolution of litigation, the BLM intends to offer 180 million board feet from O&C and public domain lands with funds from this account. Of the $32

million projected for 2004, $5 million is expected to be deposited into the Timber Sale

Pipeline Restoration Fund and $8 million into the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery

Fund (see discussion below). About 20 percent of payments made under the P.L. 106-393, Secure Rural Schools and

Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, the annual payment to the eighteen O&C

counties, is derived from receipts. The remainder of the payments is derived from the General Fund of the Treasury. The 20 percent portion comes any revenues, fees, penalties,

or miscellaneous receipts (exclusive of deposits to any relevant trust fund, such as the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration and Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Funds

discussed below) received by the Federal government from activities by the BLM on O&C

and CBWR lands, and to the extent of any shortfall, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. P.L. 106-393 provides that payments for 2001 through 2006 will be

an amount equal to the average of the three highest payments made from 1986 to 1999,

adjusted for inflation. The payment of $109,680,000 for 2001 was made in November 2001. The payment for 2002 made in November 2002 was $1 10,557,710.

• Timber Receipts from the Public Domain Forest Lands - In 2003 and 2004, the BLM will collect an $2.7 million and $2.6 million in timber receipts from public domain lands, the same

as the 2002 collections ($2.7 million). Over $2 million is projected for collection from

salvage timber sales in both 2003 and 2004, slightly more than the $1.9 million collected in 2002. Ninety-six percent of salvage timber receipts will be deposited into the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, with the remaining four percent being returned to the

States in which the sales took place. In 2004, the BLM expects to offer 32 MMBF of timber

products from public domain lands.

• Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund - This Fund was established to address, in part, the need to establish a supply of prepared and available timber, a “timber sale pipeline," in western Oregon. Receipts from the release of timber sales by Section 2001(k), P.L. 104-

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 134 provided the start-up funding; all receipts from subsequent sales prepared by this Fund

are deposited back into the Fund for preparing future sales. In 2003, $3.5 million from

associated timber sales in western Oregon (discussed above) are expected to be deposited

into this Fund.

• Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund - Forest health projects, including salvage

timber sales, are prepared using the FEHRF, which was established in 1993 and amended

in 1998 to fund forest health projects, including salvage timber sales, reforestation, and

thinning of trees to improve stand density. All receipts, minus State shares, from projects prepared using these funds, as well as those from BLM salvage sales, are deposited into

this Fund for future forest health projects. (Refer to the Permanent Operating Funds section

for additional details on the FEHRF). In 2002, BLM collected $5.3 million from salvage

timber sales, of which $5 million was deposited into the FEHRF. In 2003 and 2004, the BLM

projects $5.3 million and $8.3 million will be generated by these projects from the sale of salvage timber and other forest products. Recreation Use Fees - Recreation use fees are derived from collecting fees on public lands at recreation sites, issuing recreation use permits, and selling Federal recreation passports such

as the Golden Eagle and Golden Age passes. These funds are used to improve recreation

facility conditions and user services at recreation sites where the fees were generated. In 2002,

recreation use fee collections were $9,499,776. In 2003 and 2004, the BLM anticipates

collecting the same amount in both years, $9,500,000, under its recreation fee collection

authorities.

• The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, amended the Land and Water

Conservation Fund Act and the BLM’s authority to collect recreation use fees. Recreation

fees collected by the BLM are deposited into a special Treasury account and made available through appropriation in the following fiscal year in the Management of Lands and

Resources appropriation. A 1993 amendment allowed the BLM to retain and spend up to 15

percent of the recreation receipts collected during the current year to offset fee collection costs. The 1 993 amendments also broadened the range of recreation sites at which fees

could be collected and allowed the BLM to charge entrance fees for National Conservation Areas as well as to collect fees for Federal recreation passports, i.e., Golden Age and

Golden Eagle.

• The 1996 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provided the BLM with additional authority to develop recreation fee demonstration programs. The goals

of this program are to foster innovative, creative, and cost-effective methods of collecting recreation use fees, in consultation with recreation site users and local communities. The

language in the 1996 appropriation bill has been amended every year since. That authority

currently extends through 2004. The fees collected under this authority are to be directed back to the sites where fees were collected to enhance facility conditions and improve visitor services. In 2003, the BLM is operating 100 fee demonstration programs. The 2004 Budget

proposed that thee Recreation Fee Demonstration program be made permanent.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Mineral Leasing Naval Oil Shale Reserve - These receipts include revenue derived from

the bonuses, rents, and royalties from mineral leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920

(30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) that were collected from the developed lands within the Naval Oil Shale Reserve Numbers 1 and 3 in Colorado since the enactment of the 1998 National Defense

Authorization Act, P.L. 105-85. P.L. 107-345, enacted in December 2002, amended the 1998

National Defense Authorization Act, and makes these funds available for environmental

restoration of the NOSR 3, which was transferred to the BLM management by the 1 998 National Defense Authorization Act in 1998. P.L. 107-345 appropriates $1.5 million in 2003 to perform

studies to determine the best way to cleanup Naval Oil Shale Reserve Number 3. The act also appropriates the balance of the account to do the cleanup if the cost does not exceed the amount available. Collections are expected to increase from $1 .3 million in 2002 to levels of $3.9 and $1 1 .6 million

is 2003 and 2004. The projected increase is based on a forecast of a significant increase in the development and production of oil and natural gas in NOSR 1 and NOSR 3. National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska - The Minerals Management Service collects all monies

from sales; MMS then transfers 100 percent of the collections to the BLM. The BLM distributes the money: 50 percent of collections go to the State of Alaska and 50 percent to the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury. Collections are projected to increase substantially in 2003 to $64,000,000 because of a sale of oil and natural gas leases, and to $5,200,000 from rental payments on leases. Earnings on Investments- The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, the

Lincoln County Land Act of 2000, and Kuukpik Alaska Escrow Act allow the investment of the funds held in accounts established by these acts in U.S. government securities. These receipts are invested in special non-marketable U.S. Treasury Securities, including bills, notes, bonds, and one-day certificates, which may be purchased and sold to meet operating needs and

legislative requirements. Receipts are expected to increase because of increases in the unobligated balances of the accounts, primarily due to the proceeds of a sale in 2003 in southern Nevada. Other Receipts, Service Charges, and Fees - The standard categories of other receipts collected by the BLM are from land rentals for authorized commercial, industrial, and residential purposes; annual rentals from rights-of-way permits (except those issued under the authority of the Mineral Leasing Act)] and the following:

• Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures - These receipts include revenue from

providing special program services, e.g., rights-of-way application processing fees, wild horse and burro adoption fees, fees charged to timber sale purchasers when BLM performs work required by the contract, reimbursement to the government for damage to lands and

resources, and photocopying fees. The collection and retention of these receipts are

authorized through specific, existing legislation. Additional information on other collections

is included in the Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures appropriation.

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• Contributions -These consist of funds contributed to the BLM from non-Federal sources for projects or work authorized by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Taylor Grazing Act, Sikes Act, and other laws. Additional information on other collections is included in the Miscellaneous Trust Fund appropriation.

• Mining Claim-Related Fees - The Department of the Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act for 1989 (43 U.S.C. 1474) provided that fees established by the Secretary of the Interior for processing actions relating to the administration of the General

Mining Laws shall be immediately available to BLM for Mining Law Administration program

operations.

Additionally, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-66) provided that the annual $100 per claim maintenance fee for unpatented mining claims and sites would

continue through 1998. This authority was extended through 2003 in the Department of the

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002. The law allows a waiver from the

fee for those claimants who hold 10 or fewer claims. The Act also established a $25 per

claim location fee for new claims, to be paid at the time of recordation. Funds derived from

mining claim maintenance fees are available to the BLM for Mining Law Administration program operations. The BLM is seeking an extension of this fee collection authority, through 2008, through an Administrative Provision.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Payments of BLM Receipts* to States ($000)

• ' ••• • State

Mineral Leases and

Permits

Grazing

Receipts Outside Grazing

Districts Grazing Receipts

Inside Grazing

Districts

Sale of Public Land and Materials Other1 Total Alaska2 1,173 0 0 20 1,193 Arizona 33 84 59 83 258

California 63 56 12 72 203

Colorado3 111 31 69 47 258

Idaho 15 19 166 39 239 Montana 301 100 126 34 118 678 Nebraska 0 1 0 0 1 Nevada4 75 11 249 13,739 14,075 New Mexico 360 151 215 54 7 786

N. Dakota 0 7 0 0 7 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oregon 4 20 135 54 109,680 109,893

S. Dakota 0 74 0 1 76

Utah 32 0 129 26 188 Washington 0 23 0 1 24 Wyoming* 330 321 151 50 852

Total 2,497 897 1,310 14,221 109,805 129,730

*The amounts reported include an appropriation of $110,558,000 from the General Fund forP.L. 106-393 payments

to Oregon counties even though the appropriation is not a collection from a non-Federal source so that the table shows the full amount of the payments.

1 0ther payments include receipts paid under P.L 106-393, Secure Rural Schools Self Determination Act. The

timing of the payments for both Oregon & California and Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands was changed from “on or before September 30° to “as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year.’ Therefore, the payments for 2001 were actually paid in Fiscal Year 2002 and are included in this table. P.L. 106-393 provides that payments come first fmm BLM receipts produced in those counties, and then General Fund appropriations shall be used to cover any shortfall. The 2002 payment is made up fmm $16 million in receipts and $94 million fmm the General

Fund. The amount includes $7, 720,339 in funds for Tide II pmjects returned to BLM for county pmjects.

2Receipts for Alaska National Petmleum Reserve in 2002 of $2.3 billion. 3Bankhead-Jones Act, Executive Order 10787, November 6, 1958, fmm grazing and sale of other resoumes.

4Payments to Clark County, NV, and to the State of NV fmm land sales under the Burton-Santini Act, paid in 2002

for 2001 were $276,000. Payments under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act were $9,395,936.

5Bankhead-Jones Act, Executive Order 10787, November 6, 1958, fmm grazing and sale of other resoumes.

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Appropriation Language Sheet

For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Land Management, as

authorized by law $828,079,000, to remain available until expended, of which $20,973,000 shall be derived from the Land

and Water Conservation Fund, and of which not to exceed

$1,000,000 shall be derived from the special receipt account

established by the Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965, as amended: Provided, That $1,000,000 is for high priority projects,

to be carried out by the Youth Conservation Corps; $51,387,000 is for conservation spending category activities; $2,222,000 is for assessment of the mineral potential of public lands in Alaska pursuant to section 1010 of Public Law 96-487; $3,000,000, is for a lump sum grant to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation,

subject to a match by at least an equal amount by the Foundation,

for cost-shared projects supporting conservation of Bureau lands; $32,696,000 is for Mining Law Administration program operations, including the cost of administering the mining claim fee program,

to be reduced by amounts collected by the Bureau and credited to

this appropriation from annual mining claim fees so as to result in a final fiscal year 2004 appropriation estimated at not more than $828,079,000; and $2,000,000, to be derived; from communication site rental fees, is for the cost of administering communication site activities: Provided further, That

appropriations herein made shall not be available for the

destruction of healthy, unadopted, wild horses and burros in the care of the Bureau or its contractors. (16 U.S.C. 3150, 460l-6a(i)).

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Authorizations

General Authorizing Legislation - The following authorize the general activities of the Bureau

of Land Management or govern the manner in which BLM’s activities are conducted.

Reorganization Plan No. 3

of 1946, §403

Establishes the BLM. Omnibus Parks Act of

1996

Reauthorizes BLM activities for 6 years.

Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)

Outlines functions of the BLM Directorate, provides for administration of public lands through the BLM, provides for management of the public lands on a multiple-use basis, and

requires land-use planning including public involvement and a

continuing inventory of resources. The Act establishes as public

policy that, in general, the public lands will remain in Federal ownership, and also authorizes:

• Acquisition of land or interests in lands consistent with the mission of the Department and land use plans;

• Permanent appropriation of road use fees collected from commercial road users, to be used for road maintenance;

• Collection of service charges, damages, and contributions and

the use of funds for specified purposes;

• Protection of resource values;

• Preservation of certain lands in their natural condition;

• Compliance with pollution control laws;

• Delineation of boundaries in which the Federal government

has right, title, or interest;

• Review of land classifications in land use planning; and

modification or termination of land classifications when

consistent with land use plans;

• Sale of lands if the sale meets certain disposal criteria;

• Issuance, modification, or revocation of withdrawals;

• Review of certain withdrawals by October 1 991

• Exchange or conveyance of public lands if in the public

interest;

• Outdoor recreation and human occupancy and use;

• Management of the use, occupancy, and development of the

public lands through leases and permits;

• Designation of Federal personnel to carry out law enforcement

responsibilities;

• Determination of the suitability of public lands for rights-of-way purposes (other than oil and gas pipelines) and specification

of the boundaries of each right-of-way;

• Recordation of mining claims and reception of evidence of annual assessment work. National Environmental

Policy Act of 196) (42

U.S.C. 4321 etseq.)

Requires the preparation of environmental impact statements for Federal projects which may have a significant effect on the environment. It requires systematic, interdisciplinary planning to Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -2
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The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

(16 U.S.C. 1531 etseq.)

ensure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and

the environmental design arts in making decisions about major

Federal actions that may have a significant effect on the environment.

Directs Federal agencies to ensure that their actions do not jeopardize threatened and endangered species, and that through

their authority they help bring about the recovery of these species.

P. L. 107-13 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use funds appropriated for wildland fire management in the 2001 Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act to reimburse the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to facilitate the interagency cooperation required under the Endangered Species

Act of 1973 in connection with wildland fire management.

Authority extended in the 2002 Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act. An Act to Amend the Reclamation Recreation Management Act of 1992

(P.L. 107-69)

Provides for the security of dams, facilities and resources under

the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to authorize law enforcement personnel from the Department of the Interior to enforce Federal laws and

regulations within a Reclamation Project or on Reclamation lands. The Civil Service Reform

Act of 1978 (5 U. S. C. 1701)

Requires each executive agency to conduct a continuing program

to eliminate the under-representation of minorities and women in professional, administrative, technical, clerical, and other blue

collar employment categories within the Federal services. The Civil Rights Act of

1964, as amended (42

U.S.C. 2000)

Requires development and maintenance of affirmative action programs to ensure non-discrimination in any employment activity.

Executive Order 11478 of August 8, 1969 (34 F. R. 12985)

Requires agencies to establish and maintain an affirmative action program of equal employment opportunity for all employees and

applicants for employment. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520)

Provides national Federal information policy, and requires that automatic data processing and telecommunication technologies be acquired and used to improve services, delivery, and

productivity, and to reduce the information processing burden for the Federal government and the general public. The Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759) Requires adoption and implementation of security plans for sensitive information systems to ensure adequate protections and management of Federal data. The Electronic FOIA Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-231) Requires that government offices make more information available

in electronic format to the public.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Information Technology Management

Reform Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-106 §5001)

Requires agencies more effectively use Information Technology to improve mission performance and service to the public, and

strengthen the quality of decisions about technology and mission needs through integrated planning, budgeting, and evaluation. The Chief Financial

Officers Act of 1990

(U.S.C. 501)

Requires that a Chief Financial Officer be appointed by the

Director of OMB and that this CFO will provide for the production

of complete, reliable, timely, and consistent financial information

for use by the executive branch of the Government and the Congress in the financing, management, and evaluation of Federal programs. The Government

Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62)

Requires 10 federal agencies to launch a 3-year pilot project beginning in 1994, to develop annual performance plans that specify measurable goals, and produce annual reports showing how they are achieving those goals.

P.L. 101-512, November 5, 1990

Authorizes BLM to negotiate and enter into cooperative arrangements with public and private agencies, organizations,

institutions, and individuals to implement challenge cost-share programs. Specific Authorizing Legislation - In addition to the above laws that provide general

authorization and parameters, a number of laws govern specific program activities, or activities

in specific or designated areas.

Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1977 (42

U.S.C. 201)

Requires compliance with all Federal, State, or local statutes for safe drinking water.

Colorado River Basin

Salinity Control Act Amendment of 1984 (43

U.S.C. 1593)

Directs the Department to undertake research and develop

demonstration projects to identify methods to improve the water

quality of the Colorado River. The amendment requires BLM to develop a comprehensive salinity control program, and to undertake advanced planning on the Sinbad Valley Unit. National Dam Inspection Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 467)

Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a dam inspection program to protect human

life and property. Soil and Water Resources

Conservation Act of 1977

(16 U.S.C. 2001)

Provides for conservation, protection and enhancement of soil, water, and related resources. The Clean Air Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C.

7401, 7642)

Requires BLM to protect air quality, maintain Federal and State designated air quality standards, and abide by the requirements of the State implementation plans. The Clean Water Act of

1987, as amended (33

U.S.C. 1251)

Establishes objectives to restore and maintain the chemical,

physical and biological integrity of the nation’s water. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 4
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, May 24, 1977 (42 F.R. 26951) Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, May 25, 1977 (42 F.R. 26961) Executive Order 12088, Federal Compliance with

Pollution Control Standards October 17, 1978 (43 F.R. 47707)

Taylor Grazing Act of 1934

(43 U.S.C. 315), as amended by the Act of August 28, 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181d) Bankhead Jones Farm

Tenant Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. 1010 et seq.)

Executive Orders 10046,

10175, 10234, 10322,

10787, 10890

Carlson-Foley Act of 1968

(42 U.S.C. 1241-1243) Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971, as amended by the Public Rangelands Improvement

Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1331-1340)

Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

(43 U.S.C. 1901-1908)

Provides for the restoration and preservation of national and

beneficial floodplain values, and enhancement of the natural and

beneficial values of wetlands in carrying out programs effecting land

use.

Directs that wetland and riparian habitats on the public lands be

identified, protected, enhanced, and managed.

Sets the requirements for standards applicability, agency

coordination, and limits on exemptions from standards.

Authorizes the establishment of grazing districts, regulation and

administration of grazing on the public lands, and improvement of the public rangelands. It also authorizes the Secretary to accept

contributions for the administration, protection, and improvement of grazing lands, and establishment of a trust fund to be used for these

purposes.

Authorizes management of acquired farm tenant lands, and

construction and maintenance of range improvements. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a program of land conservation and utilization to adjust land use to help control soil erosion, conduct

reforestation, preserve natural resources, develop and protect

recreational facilities, protect watersheds, and protect public health and safety. Authorizes the transfer of certain lands from the Department of

Agriculture to the Department of the Interior for use, administration, or exchange under the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934. Authorizes BLM to reimburse States for expenditures associated

with coordinated control of noxious plants. Provides for the management, protection and control of wild horses and burros on public lands and authorizes "adoption" of wild horses and burros by private individuals.

Provides for the improvement of range conditions to assure that rangelands become as productive as feasible for watershed

protection, livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, and other rangeland

values. The act also authorizes:

• Research on wild horse and burro population dynamics, and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

The Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2814)

Executive Order 12548

The Antiquities Act of 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431 et seq.) The Historic Sites Act (16 U.S.C. 461) The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470)

roaming horses and burros, and

• Appropriation of $10 million or 50 percent of all moneys

received as grazing fees, whichever is greater, notwithstanding

the amount of fees collected. Provides for the designation of a lead office and a person trained in the management of undesirable plants; establishment and funding

of an undesirable plant management program; completion and

implementation of cooperative agreements with State agencies; and

establishment of integrated management systems to control undesirable plant species. Provides for establishment of appropriate fees for the grazing of domestic livestock on public rangelands. Directs that the fee shall not be less than $1.35 per animal unit month.

Protects cultural resources on Federal lands, and imposes penalties

for excavation or appropriation without a permit.

Declares national policy to identify and preserve historic sites, buildings, objects, and antiquities of national significance, providing a foundation for the National Register of Historic Places. Expands protection of historic and archaeological properties to include those of national, State and local significance. It also directs Federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed actions on

properties eligible for or included in the National Register of Historic Places. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act

of 1979, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470a, 470cc and

470ee)

The Chacoan Culture Preservation Act of 1980

(16 U.S.C. 410; ii) The Native American

Graves Protection and

Repatriation Act of 1990

(25 U.S.C. 3001)

Executive Order 11593 of May 13, 1971, Protection and Enhancement of the

Requires permits for the excavation or removal of Federally administered archaeological resources, encourages increased

cooperation among Federal agencies and private individuals, provides stringent criminal and civil penalties for violations, and

requires Federal agencies to identify important resources vulnerable

to looting and to develop a tracking system for violations. Provides for preservation, protection, research, and interpretation of the Chacoan system, including 33 archaeological protection sites, located throughout the San Juan Basin on public, State, Indian and

private lands. Requires agencies to inventory archaeological and ethnological

collections in their possession or control (which includes non-federal museums) for human remains, associated funerary objects, sacred

objects, and objects of cultural patrimony; identify them

geographically and culturally; and notify appropriate tribes within 5

years.

Directs Federal agencies to locate, inventory, nominate, and protect Federally owned cultural resources eligible for the National Register

of Historic Places, and to ensure that their plans and programs

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Cultural Environment (36

F.R. 8921)

contribute to preservation and enhancement of non- Federally owned resources. The Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929, as amended (16 U.S.C. 715) and treaties pertaining thereto

Provides for habitat protection and enhancement of protected migratory birds.

The Sikes Act of 1974, as amended (16 U.S.C. 670 et seq.)

Provides for the conservation, restoration, and management of species and their habitats in cooperation with State wildlife agencies. The Alaska National

Interest Lands

Conservation Act of 1980

(16 U.S.C. 3101 etseq.)

Provides for the special designation of certain public lands in Alaska and conservation of their fish and wildlife values; management for subsistence uses of fish and wildlife resources on public lands by

residents of rural Alaska; and protection of the wildlife resources on

North Slope lands impacted by oil and gas exploration and

development activities. The Surface Mining

Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

Provides that lands may be declared unsuitable for surface coal mining where significant adverse impacts could result to certain

wildlife species.

Executive Order 12962, Recreational Fishing, June

7, 1995

Directs all Federal agencies to enhance recreational fish species and provide increased recreational fishing opportunities. The Wilderness Act of 1964 (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.)

Provides for the designation and preservation of Wilderness Areas.

The Land and Water

Conservation Fund Act of

1965, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460 etseq.)

Provides for the establishment of the Land and Water Conservation

Fund, special BLM accounts in the Treasury, the collection and

disposition of recreation fees, the authorization for appropriation of recreation fee receipts, and other purposes. Authorizes planning,

acquisition, and development of needed land and water areas and

facilities. The Arkansas-ldaho Land

Exchange Act of 1992

(P.L. 102-584)

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain purposes.

The Utah School Lands

Act (P.L. 103-93)

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain purposes. The King Range National Conservation Area Act of

1970, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460y)

Provides for management and development of the King Range

National Conservation Area for recreational and other multiple-use purposes. It authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges

and to acquire lands or interests in lands within the national conservation area. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll - 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The California Desert

Protection Act of 1994

(P.L 103-433)

Establishes boundaries and management responsibilities for areas

in the California Desert, and establishes 69 new Wilderness Areas. An Act to Establish the Red Rock Canyon

National Conservation Area in Nevada (16 U.S.C. 460ccc)

Provides for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of

cultural and natural resources values by the BLM within the Red

Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

An Act to Establish the El Malpais National Monument and the El Malpais National Conservation Area in New

Mexico, (16 U.S.C. 460uu

21)

Provides for the protection and management of natural and cultural resource values within the El Malpais National Conservation Area

by the BLM.

An Act to Provide for the Designation and

Conservation of Certain Lands in Arizona and

Idaho (16 U.S.C. 460xx)

Establishes the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona and provides for management and development for recreation and other multiple-use purposes.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge

National Conservation Area Act of 1999 (6 USC

410fff)

Establishes the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Black Rock Desert/High Rock Canyon Emigrant

Trails National Conservation Area Act of

2000, as amended. (16

U.S.C. 460ppp)

Establishes the Black Rock Desert/High Rock Canyon Emigrant

Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada, to be managed by the

Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Colorado Canyons

National Conservation Area and Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 460mmm,

P.L. 106-353 )

Establishes the Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area and

Black Ridge Canyon Wlderness Area in Colorado, to be managed

by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Act (16

U.S.C. 460ooo)

Establishes the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona, to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the

Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Santa Rosa and San Establishes the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Jacinto Mountains

National Monument Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 431) Monument in California, to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management

Steens Mountain

Cooperative Management

and Protection Act of 2000

(16 U.S.C. 460nnn)

Establishes the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and

Protection Area in Oregon, to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management

Otay Mountain Wilderness Act of 1999

Establishes the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area in California, to managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management

Presidential Proclamation 6920 of 1996

Established the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the

Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

Presidential Proclamation 7265 of 2000

Established the Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through

the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. The Bureau of Land Management shall have primary management

authority for those portions of the Monument outside of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Presidential Proclamation

7263 of 2000

Established the Agua Fria National Monument. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.

Presidential Proclamation

7264 of 2000

Established the California Coastal National Monument. The

Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.

P.L. 107-30 Provides further protections for the watershed of the Little Sandy

River as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, Oregon, and adds responsibilities for the Secretary of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management.

The National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-

1249)

Establishes a national trails system and requires that Federal rights

in abandoned railroads be retained for trail or recreation purposes,

or sold with the receipts to be deposited in the LWCF.

The Wild and Scenic

Rivers Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1271

et seq.)

Provides for the development and management of certain rivers. Authorizes the Secretary to exchange or dispose of suitable Federally-owned property for non-Federal property within the authorized boundaries of any Federally-administered component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The National Parks and

Recreation Act of 1978 (16

U.S.C. 1242-1243)

Establishes a number of national historic trails which cross public

lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Federal Cave

Resource Protection Act

of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 4301) The Mineral Leasing Act of

1920, as amended, (30 U.S.C. 181, et seq.)

The Mineral Leasing Act

for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. 351-359)

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Act of 1973 (30 U.S.C. 185)

The Alaska Natural Gas

Transportation Act of 1976

(15 U.S.C. 719) The Materials Act of 1947, as amended (30 U.S.C. 601-604 et seq.)

Provides for the protection of caves on lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, and the Secretary of Agriculture. Establishes terms and conditions for use permits, and penalties for violations. Provides for leasing of coal, phosphate, sodium, potassium, oil, gas,

oil shale, native asphalt, solid and semi-solid bitumen, bituminous

rock, and gilsonite on lands containing such deposits owned by the

U.S., including those in National Forests, but excluding those within the national petroleum and oil shale reserves. It preserves the right of pre-1920 oil shale mining claims to be patented, mandates a

broad spectrum of requirements for lease management, and

authorizes the Secretary to determine suitability of public lands for

oil and gas pipeline rights-of-way. Provides for the leasing of coal, phosphate, sodium, potassium, oil, gas, oil shale, and sulfur which are owned or acquired by the U.S. and which are within the lands acquired by the U.S., with the consent of the head of the agency having jurisdiction over the lands

containing such deposits. It provides that all mineral leasing

receipts derived from leases under this act shall be paid into the same funds or accounts in the Treasury and shall be distributed in the same manner as prescribed for other receipts from the lands

affected by the lease. The intention is that this act shall not affect the distribution of receipts pursuant to legislation applicable to such

lands. Authorizes the Secretary to determine suitability of public lands for

oil and gas pipeline rights-of-way, and issue rights-of-way and other

land use authorizations related to the Trans-Alaska pipeline. Rights-of-way applicants and permittees are to reimburse the U.S.

for all costs associated with processing applications and monitoring

pipeline construction and operations. Authorizes the granting of certificates, rights-of-way, permits, and

leases.

Provides for the sale of common variety materials for personal, commercial, or industrial uses and for free use for local, State, and

Federal governmental entities. The Federal Oil and Gas

Royalty Management Act

of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701) (FOGRMA)

Comprehensive law dealing with royalty management on Federal and Indian leases. In addition to revenue accountability, it includes

provisions pertaining to onshore field operations, inspections, and

cooperation with State and Indian tribes; duties of lessees and other

lease interest owners, transporters, and purchasers of oil and gas; reinstatement of onshore leases terminated by operation of law; and

a requirement that the Secretary study whether royalties are adequate for coal, uranium, and non-energy leasable minerals.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Federal Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reform

Act of 1987 (30 U.S.C. 226,

et seq.)

Establishes a new oil and gas leasing system, and changes certain operational procedures for onshore Federal lands.

The Combined

Hydrocarbon Leasing Act

of 1981 (30 U.S.C. 181, 351)

Permits the owners of oil and gas leases issued after November 16, 1981, to explore, develop, and produce tar sands. Authorizes the issuance of combined hydrocarbon leases in specified areas designated by the Department of the Interior on November 20, 1980. Reorganization Plan No. 3

of 1946, §402(60 Stat. 1099)

Transferred mineral leasing functions to the Secretary, from the Secretary of Agriculture, for certain acquired lands. The Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 1981 (42 U.S.C. 6508)

Provides for competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

The Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976

(30 U.S.C. 201, etseq.)

Requires competitive leasing of coal on public lands, and mandates

a broad spectrum of coal operations requirements for lease management. The Mining and Minerals

Policy Act of 1970 (30

U.S.C. 21a)

Establishes policy of fostering development of economically stable mining and minerals industries, their orderly and economic

development, and studying methods for disposal of waste and

reclamation. The Geothermal Steam

Act of 1970(30 U.S.C. 1001)

Authorizes the Secretary to issue leases for the development of geothermal resources.

The Geothermal Steam

Act Amendments of 1988

Lists significant thermal features within the National Park System

requiring protection, provides for lease extensions and continuation

of leases beyond their primary terms, and requires periodic review

of cooperative or unit plans of development. The Act of March 3, 1879, as amended (43 U.S.C.

31(a))

Provides for the inventory and classification of the public lands, and

examination of the geologic structure, mineral resources, and

products of the national domain. The Act of March 3, 1909, as amended, and the Act

of May 11, 1938 (25 U.S.C.

396, 396(a))

Provides the basic mandate under which BLM supervises minerals operations on Indian Lands. Provides that lands allotted to Indians, and unallotted tribal Indian lands, may be leased for mining purposes, as deemed advisable by the Secretary. The Alaska Native Claims

Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA) (43 U.S.C. 1612)

Requires the survey of Alaska Native lands for conveyance to Native corporations and individuals.

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Bureau of Land Management

The Alaska Statehood Act, as amended (48 U.S.C. Chap. 2 note) The Alaska National

Interest Lands

Conservation Act of 1980

(16 U.S.C. 3101 etseq.) 43 U.S.C. 2

43 U.S.C. 52

Federal Land Exchange

Facilitation Act of 1988 (43

U.S.C. 1716) Oregon Land Exchange

Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-257) Utah West Desert Land

Exchange Act of 2000

(P.L. 106-301) The Desert Land Act of 1877 (43 U.S.C. 321-323) The Act of August 30, 1949, as amended (43

U.S.C. 687(b)) The Act of May 24, 1928, as amended (49 U.S.C. App. 211-213) The Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982

(49 U.S.C. 2215) The Engle Act of February

28, 1958 (43 U.S.C. 156) The Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869)

2004 Budget Justifications Requires the survey of lands for conveyance to the State.

Provides for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in Alaska. BLM responsibilities include six Wild and Scenic

Rivers, nine study rivers, one National Conservation Area, one

National Recreation Area, and one National Scenic Highway.

Provides that the Secretary shall perform all executive duties

pertaining to the surveying and sale of public lands, private claims

of public lands, and the issuing of patents for all grants of land under the authority of the Government.

Provides that the Secretary shall cause all public lands to be

surveyed and monumented, that all private land claims shall be

surveyed after they have been confirmed, and that the Secretary

shall transmit plats of all lands surveyed to such officers as he may

designate. Amends FLPMA to provide for the streamlining of Federal land exchange procedures.

Authorizes exchange of specified parcels of public and national

forest lands in Oregon for specified parcels of private lands. Authorizes exchange of public lands for certain lands owned by the

State of Utah within existing and proposed Wilderness Study Areas

in the West Desert Region of Utah. Provides authority to reclaim arid and semi-arid public lands of the western States through individual effort and private capital. Authorizes the Secretary to dispose of public lands, and certain withdrawn Federal lands in Alaska, that are classified as suitable for housing and industrial or commercial purposes.

Authorizes the Secretary to lease contiguous unappropriated public lands (not to exceed 2,560 acres) for a public airport.

Authorizes conveyance of lands to public agencies for use as

airports and airways.

Provides that withdrawals for the Department of Defense for more

than 5,000 acres shall be made by Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to classify public lands for lease or sale for recreation or public purposes.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The R&PP Amendment

Act of 1988 The Burton-Santini Act

(P.L. 96-586)

The Federal Power Act of

1920, as amended (16 U.S.C. 818) Indian Self Determination And Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638)

The Resource

Conservation and

Recovery Act as amended

by Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992

(42 U.S.C. 6901-6992) The Comprehensive

Environmental Response,

Compensation, and

Liability Act of 1980 as amended by the Superfund Amendments

and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 9601-9673) Community Environmental Response Facilitations Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)) The Emergency Planning and Community

Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050)

Provides that suitable public lands may be made available for use

as solid waste disposal sites, in a manner that will protect the U.S. against unforeseen liability. . Authorizes the Secretary to sell not more than 700 acres of public lands per calendar year in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. The

proceeds are to be used to acquire environmentally sensitive lands

in the Lake Tahoe Basin of California and Nevada.

Allows other uses of Federal waterpower withdrawals with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval.

Provides for non-competitive contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements entered into between a tribal organization and the Federal government for the planning, conduct, and administration of programs which enhance Indian educational achievement or provide other Federal services more responsive to the needs and

desires of those communities.

Authorizes EPA to manage, by regulation, hazardous wastes on

active disposal operations. Waives sovereign immunity for Federal agencies with respect to all Federal, State, and local solid and

hazardous waste laws and regulations. Makes Federal agencies

subject to civil and administrative penalties for violations, and to cost assessments for the administration of the enforcement.

Provides for liability, risk assessment, compensation, emergency

response, and cleanup (including the cleanup of inactive sites) for hazardous substances. Requires Federal agencies to report sites where hazardous wastes are or have been stored, treated, or disposed, and requires responsible parties, including Federal

agencies, to clean-up releases of hazardous substances.

Amendment to the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, which expands on the risk assessment requirements for land transfers and

disposal. Requires the private sector to inventory chemicals and chemical

products, to report those in excess of threshold planning quantities,

to inventory emergency response equipment, to provide annual

reports and support to local and State emergency response

organizations, and to maintain a liaison with the local and state emergency response organizations and the public.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990(42 U.S.C. 13101-13109)

The Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 148f) The General Mining Law of

1872, as amended (30 U.S.C. 22, etseq.) The Act of March 3, 1879, as amended, (43 U.S.C.

31(a)) The Mining and Minerals

Policy Act of 1970, (30 U.S.C. 21a) (30 U.S.C. 1601, etseq.) The Department of the

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 1989 (43 U.S.C. 1474) The Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of 1993

(P.L. 103-66)

Executive Order 12906

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment

Act, as amended, (16 U.S.C. 3701) Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-263)

Requires and encourages prevention and reduction of waste

streams and other pollution through minimization, process change, and recycling. Encourages and requires development of new

technology and markets to meet the objectives. Provides for the transfer of funds to the Secretary of Agriculture for Mormon cricket and grasshopper control. Provides for locating and patenting mining claims where a discovery has been made for locatable minerals on public lands in specified

States, mostly in the western U.S. Provides for the inventory and classification of the public lands, and

examination of the mineral resources and products of the national domain.

Sets out the policy of fostering development of economically stable mining and mineral industries, and studying methods for waste

disposal and reclamation.

Provides that receipts for 1989 and thereafter from administrative fees (service charges) established by the Secretary for processing

actions relating to the administration of the General Mining Laws

shall be immediately available to BLM for mining law administration program operations. Establishes an annual $100 per claim maintenance fee for unpatented mining claims and sites through 1998. The law allows a waiver from the fee for those claimants who hold 10 or fewer claims.

It also establishes a $25 per claim location fee for new claims, to be

paid when they are recorded with BLM. The Act also broadened the BLM’s authority to collect recreation use fees. The executive branch is developing, in cooperation with State, local, and tribal governments, and the private sector, a coordinated

National Spatial Data Infrastructure to support public and private sector applications of geospatial data. BLM is charged with developing data standards, ensuring the capability to share

cadastral data from the Public Land Survey System of the U.S. with

partners. Established the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation as a nonprofit corporation to encourage, accept and administer private gifts of property, and to undertake activities to further the conservation and management offish, wildlife, and plant resources of the U.S. Authorizes the orderly disposal of certain Federal lands through sale

in Clark County, Nevada, and provides for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands within the State of Nevada.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Lincoln County Lands Act

of 2000 (P.L. 106-298)

Authorizes disposal of certain Federal lands through public sale in Lincoln County, Nevada, and provides for use of the receipts. Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Land Transfer Act

(P.L. 106-145)

Authorizes sale at fair market value of certain lands in Clark County, Nevada to Clark County, for use as an airport. Provides that the funds be deposited in the special account for the Southern Nevada

Public Lands Act, to be used for acquisition of private in-holdings in the Mojave National Preserve and protection of petroglyph resources in Clark County, Nevada. The 1994 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act (P.L. 103-138)

Provides that funds shall be available to BLM for mining law

administration program operations, to be reduced by amounts

collected from annual mining claim fees. The 1996 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act (P.L. 104-134)

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, to develop and implement a pilot recreation fee demonstration program to determine the feasibility of cost recovery

for operation and maintenance of recreation areas and sites. The 1999 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

(P.L. 105-277)

Reauthorizes the collection of annual mining claim maintenance

fees through 2001. Extends the recreation fee demonstration program through fiscal year 2001, with collected funds remaining

available through fiscal year 2004. The 2002 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act ( P.L. 107-63)

Reauthorizes the collection of annual mining claim maintenance

fees through 2003. Extends the recreation fee demonstration program through fiscal year 2004, with collected funds remaining

available through fiscal year 2007.

Notification and Federal Employee Anti- discrimination and

Retaliation Act of 2001

(P.L. 107-174)

Requires Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, and for other purposes.

P.L. 107-213 Re-designate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National Monument, and for other purposes.

P.L. 107-138 Require the valuation of non-tribal interest ownership of subsurface

rights within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation, and

for other purposes.

P.L. 107-345 Amends U.S.C. Title 10 to make receipts collected from mineral

leasing activities on certain naval oil shale reserves available to cover environmental restoration, waste management, and

environmental compliance costs incurred by the U.S. with respect to the reserves.

P.L. 107-346 To convey certain property to the City of St. George, Utah, in order Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 15
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes.

P.L. 107-361 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public lands within the Sand Mountain Wilderness Study Area in Idaho to resolve an occupancy encroachment dating back to 1971.

P.L. 107-350 Provides for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range. Big Sur Wilderness and

Conservation Act of 2002

(P.L. 107-370)

Designates certain lands in the State of California as components of the National Wlderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

P.L. 107-371 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest

in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in Idaho resulting from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey.

P.L. 107-374 Direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook

Counties, Oregon, a right-of-way to West Butte Road.

Clark County

Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002

(P.L. 107-282)

Establishes Wlderness Areas, promote conservation, improve

public land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada, and for other purposes.

Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization

Feasibility Study Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-237)

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies on water optimization in the Burnt River, Malheur River, Owyhee River, and Powder River Basins.

P.L. 107-324 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the City of Haines, Oregon. Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act of 2002

(P.L. 107-325) A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Old Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

, -S 1" e

' mam

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

. - 2002

Actual FTE Amount

te •- : -'

! 2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

-a-2004

Budget

Request FTE Amount

ate

Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount Management Of Lands and

Resources

Land Resources

Soil, Water, Air Mgt Range Mgt

Forestry Mgmt

Riparian Mgt

Cultural Resources Mgt

Wild Horse and

Burro Mgt

6,602 788,027

1,625 179,209 252 34,430

756 70,594 69 7,619 219 22,778

141 14,159

188 29,629

6,406 812,990

1,549 177,557 240 34,683

715 69,754 67 7,235 209 21,786 137 14,382

181 29,717

0 +9,375 +42 +5,714 6,448 828,079

0

0

0

00

0

+1.402 +13 +448 1,562 179,407 +242 242 34,936

+618

+62 +188

+136

+156

+2

+2

+5

+2

+2

+11

-192 +900

-2 +182

-451

717 70,180 72 8,197 211 21,972 139 14,700

181 29,422

+42 +15,089

+13 +1,850 +2 +253

+2 +426

+5 +962

+2 +186

+2 +318

0 -295

Wildlife &

Fisheries 279 33,755 0 +268

+186

'+2 +269|

+1 +151

+1 +118

293 37,384

*

Wildlife Mgt

Fisheries Mgt

•T k-v,,’. ~ 201 25,287 92 12,097

191 22,086 88 1 1 ,669 +82

Threatened &

Endangered

Species

Recreation Wilderness Mgt

Recreation Resource Mgt

191 21,591

- 185 21,288 lift

, "637 "63 812

178 17,207 443 45,700

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168 17,093 429 44,603

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0 -249 +10 +3,711

"622 66.717| 168 16,999 439 48,718

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-94 +10 +4,115

Recreation Operations Fees

16 905 15 1,000 15 1,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

- -

. 2002

Actual FTE Amount

:

' ,, - _ 7.

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Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2004

Budget Request FTE Amount

- - - . ' lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

Energy &

Minerals 940 95,393 924 104,841 0 +899 +8

• _ :

: +185 932 105,925 +8 +1 ,084

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Oil and Gas Mgt 755 76,499 743 84,936 0 +706 +8 +311 751 85,953 +8 +1,017

Coal Mgt 76 8,815 74 9,588 0 +82 0 -132 74 9,538 0 -50 Other Mineral Resources Mgt

109 10,079 107 10,317 0 +111 0 +6 107 10,434 0 +117

Alaska Minerals Realty and Ownership17 3,997 782 84,576

, - '

12 2,228 747 85,250

- ....

0

0 +10

; +688

0

0

.

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-5,005 12 2,222 747 80,933 0 -4,317

Alaska Conveyance254 36,301 238 35,067 0 +205 0 -2,329 238 32,943 0 -2,124

Cadastral Survey 141 14,523 132 14,022 0 +127 0 -204 132 13,945 0 -77 Land and Realty Mgt

387 33,752 377 36,161 0 +356 0 -2,472 377 34,045 0 -2,116 Communications

Sites Mgt

30 -3 30 0

If 0 * :V ‘ 0 0 30 0 0 0

Fee Collection 30 1,997 30 2,000 0 0 0 0 30 2,000 0 0

Offsetting Fees 0 -2,000 0 -2,000 0 0 0 0 0 -2,000 0 0 Resource

Protection &

Maintenance 437 61,617 p V/v; 3 ISfe ' - -V!

...

456 76,227

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0 17-1

+493 +7 +2,950 463 79,670 +7 +3,443

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Planning 225 33,000 252 47,301 0 +256 0 +589 252 48,146 0 +845

Resource

Protection & Law

Enforcement

85 11,930 83 12,112 0 +91 +7 +2,595 90 14,798 +7 +2,686

Hazardous

Materials Mgt 127 16,687 121 16,814 0 +146 0 -234 121 16,726 0 -88

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

:

'

'

, Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

- ---- r-

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• • - - - — - 2002

Actual FTE Amount

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: 2003

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. »

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Transportation &

Facilities Maintenance a

434 77,803

; --

-

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.

426 77,958 0

'

. +354 0 +32

- - 426 78,344

- . ‘

.

0 +386

-

.

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Operations 66 6,633 68 6,428 0 +43 0 -69 68 6,402 0 -26 Annual Maintenance 293 30,266 280 30,613 0 +311 0 +101 280 31,025 0 +412

Deferred Maintenance

35 12,910 33 11,889 0 0 0 0 33 11,889 0 0

Infrastructure Improvement 40 27,994 45 29,028 0 0 0 0 45 29,028 0 0 Workforce &

Organizational Support 653 129,208

,

, . v •,

‘ 647 132,876

::«wr

'

0

- +4,443 0 +1,455 647 138,774 : 0 +5;898

Avf

Information Systems

Operations

76 16,380 76 16,449 0 +78 0 +2,235 76 18,762 0 +2,313

Administrative Support 577 49,183 571 50,111 0 +486 0 -780 571 49,817 0 -294

Bureauwide

Fixed Costs

0 63,645 0 66,316 0 +3,879 0 0 0 70,195 0 +3,879

Mining Law

Administration 323 13,699

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Administration 323 32,250 307 32,696 0 0 0 0 307 32,696 0 0

Offsetting Fees 0 -18,551 0 -32,696 0 0 0 0 0 -32,696 0 0 Land and

Resources

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75 19,741

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0 0 0 18,973 0 0 0 +2,000 0 20,973 0 +2,000

Reimbursables ($ are non-add) 163 43,000 160 46,000 0 0 0 +12,000 160 58,000

- f.

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0 +12,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes ($000) —2003

Estimate 2003 Pay Raise +1,302 +1,591

This adjustment is for an additional amount needed in 2004 to fund the remaining 3-month portion of the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increase effective in January 2003. 2003 Pay Raise [9,075] [1,868] The remainder of the estimated cost of funding the remaining 3-month 3.1 percent January 2003 pay

increase in 2004 for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay

series will be absorbed through increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting out work more appropriately done in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management

streamlining. Also, BLM will use cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency on

appropriated funds. 2004 Pay Raise +3,100

This adjustment is for a portion of the additional costs of funding an estimated 2 percent January 2004

pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series. 2004 Pay Raise [3,640] The remainder of the estimated cost of funding the 2 percent January 2004 pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series will be absorbed through

increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting out work more appropriately done in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management streamlining. Also, BLM will use cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency on appropriated funds. Extra Pay Day +804

This adjustment reflects the added costs resulting from the fact that there is one more payday in FY

2004 than in FY 2003.

Extra Pay Day [944] The remainder of the estimated cost of funding one additional pay day in 2004 will be absorbed through

increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting out work more appropriately done in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management streamlining. Also, BLM will use cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency on appropriated funds. GSA Space +25,534 +766 The adjustment is for changes in the costs payable to General Services Administration resulting from changes in rates for office and non-office space as estimated by GSA, as well as the costs of mandatory

office relocation. Departmental Working Capital Fund +4,962 +386 The amount requested reflects expected changes in the charges for Department services and other

services through the working capital fund. It includes a reduction in National Business Center and other WCF-supported functions due to 2004 reductions in IT costs. These charges are displayed and

explained in the Budget Justifications for Departmental Management.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003

Estimate 2004 Change

Worker's Compensation +6,555 +858 The adjustment is for actual charges through June 2002, in the costs of compensating injured employees and dependents of employees who suffered accidental deaths while on duty. Costs for 2004

are for the 12-months ending June 2002 and will reimburse the Department of Labor, Federal Employees Compensation Fund, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8147(b) as amended by P.L. 94-273. Unemployment Compensation +3,747 -154 The adjustment is for estimated changes in the costs of unemployment insurance claims to be paid to the Department of Labor, Federal Employees Compensation Account, in the Unemployment Trust Fund,

pursuant to P.L. 96-499.

Health Costs +30,124 +2,024

This adjustment is for changes in the Federal government's share of the cost of health insurance coverage for Federal employees.

Total Uncontrollable Costs Absorbed [9,075] [6,452]

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 21
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Resources

Activity Summary ($( 00) rg.?g

Subactivity

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' 2002

Actual Amount

*

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Uncontrollable &

Related

(+/-) ! Amount

'

' - ' Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

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- '

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Soil, Water, Air $ 34,430 34,683 +242 +11 34,936 +253

Mgt FTE 252 240 0 +2 242 +2 Range Mgt $ 70,594 69,754 +618 -192 70,180 +426

FTE 756 715 0 +2 717 +2

Forestry Mgmt $ 7,619 7,235 +62 +900 8,197 +962

FTE 69 67 0 +5 72 +5

Riparian Mgt $ 22,778 21,786 +188 -2 21,972 +186

FTE 219 209 0 +2 211 +2

Cultural $ 14,159 14,382 +136 +182 14,700 +318

Resources Mgt FTE 141 137 0 +2 139 +2

Wild Horse and $ 29,629 29,717 +156 -451 29,422 -295

Burro Mgt FTE 188 181 0 0 181 0

Totals $ 179,209 177,557 +1,402 +448 179,407 +1,850

FTE 1,625 1,549 0 +13 1,562 +13 Activity Description

In the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Congress recognized the value of the remaining public lands by declaring that these lands would remain in public ownership. Congress also defined "multiple-use" management as "management of the public lands and

their various resource values so that they are utilized in the combination that will best meet the present and future needs of the American people." The Land Resource activity provides for integrated multiple-use management of public land renewable and cultural resources. At the heart of this activity are three ecosystem types that are managed on a landscape basis

(forest, fresh waters, shrub and grasslands). Conserving, restoring, and sustaining land and

water health is the foundation for Land Resources management and is key to the Department's

Draft Strategic Plan. Forests include all areas with the presence of trees from the timber that is found in the Pacific Northwest to the Rockies, the trackless areas of Alaska, live oak woodlands in California, to the

pinyon-juniper woodlands found in the Southwest. The streams, rivers, ponds, and wetlands comprise fresh water ecosystems. Grasslands and shrublands cover vast tracts of public lands and are widely referred to as “rangelands,” including the sagebrush steppes of the Rockies and

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 22
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Pacific Northwest, the prairies, the deserts of the Southwest and intermountain West, and the Alaskan tundra and shrublands.

Within each ecosystem the Bureau permits certain uses such as livestock grazing, timber

harvesting and recreation. Public lands provide forage and timber products for public consumption, habitat for wildlife, cultural values, and thriving wild horse and burro herds. Each

of the subactivities within the Land Resources activity contributes to healthy, productive, and

sustainable public land resource ecosystems, values, and services.

All permitted activities can be sustained over time only if the land is actively being managed to restore and/or sustain a healthy condition. The programs in this activity, in concert with other programs, work together to support the BLM’s strategic vision by providing renewable

resources, commercial and recreational uses, public health and safety benefits through healthy

forest ecosystems, healthy rangeland and watershed ecosystems, and properly functioning

riparian habitat.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 23
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Subactivity: Soil, Water, and Air Management

Subactivity Summary ($000)

P' . ; 4 Uncontrollable & Program 2004 lnc(+)

S I! 2002 2003 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) ^ ~ . ; Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2003

-- ’ "V' 4 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 34,430 34,683 +242 +11 34,936 +253 FTE 252 240 0 +2 242 +2 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Soil, Water, and Air Management program is $34,936 000 and 242 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by improving the health of watersheds and landscapes that are public lands in a manner consistent with the allotment and use of water. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the percent of lands and waters managed or influenced by BLM

for which condition is known. Primary outputs of performance to meet this measure include completing watershed assessments and monitoring water resources (see the “Soil, Water, and

Air Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The Soil, Water, and Air Management program is responsible for the soil productivity and health, and

water and air quality associated with 262 million acres of public lands within 1 1 western States and Alaska. The program strives to develop collaborative partnerships with other State and

Federal agencies and other stakeholders. The program provides data and information about

watersheds, the ecological processes operating within watersheds, and actions required to ensure that State and tribal water quality standards are met, while also providing for meeting

multiple-use needs. Program success depends upon the involvement of stakeholders at the

local, regional, and national levels. Working partnerships and interagency agreements promote

better watershed management, which in turn protects water quality, State-identified beneficial uses of water and the health of aquatic systems.

In 2004, the principal program priorities are:

• Provide the soil, water, and air technical support data and information needed for new and renewed land use authorizations, stipulation compliance, and NEPA actions.

• Restore water quality and aquatic resource conditions in priority watersheds in support of State-designated water uses, through abandoned mine land cleanup partnerships, and

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 24
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications through continuing BLM measures to meet the international agreement for salinity of the Colorado River.

• Monitor soil, water, and air resources and processes to support Land Health Standards

evaluations and to assure that Land Health Standards are met, or progress is being made

towards meeting them.

Activities within this program include collecting and analyzing data on soils, water resources, and climatological inputs. These activities occur in response to land use authorizations, impact

mitigation, resource monitoring, and basin-wide adjudications of water uses. Measures to comply with State and tribal water quality requirements (e.g., application of State-approved Best Management Practices) and BLM efforts to achieve Federal consistency with State non-point source management strategies, are coordinated by this program; however, nearly all BLM

resource programs have a role in these actions.

In 2004, BLM will:

• Continue efforts to clean-up 57 large AML sites.

• Inventory soil resource information on 700,000 acres.

• Assess land health standards on 8,800,000 acres in priority watersheds.

• Monitor 1 ,050 and 210 stations, respectively, for water and air quality.

• Process 7,000 actions in support of State water law requirements.

• Continue to provide program management, oversight, and review for Applications of Science

through the National Science and Training Center. Funds for this activity are to support the

long-term goal of understanding the condition of public lands. Thousands of abandoned hard-rock metal mines have left a dual legacy across the western

States. Abandoned mines (such as gold, copper, lead, and zinc) reflect the colorful historic development of the West but they also threaten human health and ecosystems. AML are areas

adjacent to, or affected by these mines. As the ore was mined out or the operations became

uneconomical, many mines in the West were closed down in accordance with the standards of the time, or the miners simply abandoned them. Over the past century or so, a legacy of several hundred thousand abandoned mines has

resulted, many of these being located on public lands, which in some cases have only come

under Federal jurisdiction in recent years. The BLM, through its AML collaborative partnerships, continues to identify, prioritize, and take appropriate actions on mine sites that pose the greatest

threats to water quality and the environment. AML remediation projects involving water pollution are highly complex and can typically take 4-5 years to complete. The cumulative effects of water flowing at these sites result in significant downstream

impairments to water quality and water uses. This water pollution is caused by earth elements

(such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and iron) interacting with chemicals used in milling processes

(such as machine lubricants and cyanide) that were left exposed to wind, rain, and snow. Over

time, naturally occurring chemical reactions result in surface and ground water pollution. Mine

waste tailings frequently redirect natural runoff and stream flow, which further impacts water

quality, the public lands and their potential use.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 25
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The BLM has identified a total of over 350 AML sites needing immediate remediation. These

mines have been identified as contributing sources of pollution in watersheds that are not meeting State water quality standards. In 2004, the BLM will direct $10 million of Soil, Water, and Air Management program funds to AML site cleanup. 2002 Program Accomplishments

In 2002, the BLM met or exceeded all of its planned principal output objectives. Major accomplishments in the Soil, Water, and Air Management program included the following:

. In six Colorado River Basin States land management actions have retained 70,000 tons per

year of dissolved salts, thus assisting with an ongoing effort to prevent further degradation of water quality in the Colorado River Basin ($200 million is the 2002 estimated cost of this degradation).

. With support from other disciplines, 10,335,600 acres of watershed-based land health assessments have been completed to support Rangeland Health Standards and Guidelines, environmental reviews of expiring livestock permits, watershed restoration activities, and

mine land reclamation.

• Soil inventory data was collected on 1,260,000 acres that will assist in future management

actions on those lands.

• A total of 1,400 surface water stations throughout the West were monitored for flow and

water quality in support of work on Land Health Standards and use authorization compliance.

• Fifty-seven large AML sites continued to be reclaimed with multi-year funding and funding

partnerships, thus reducing metal mine waste additions to streams and groundwater.

. Support to community-based watershed restoration partnerships, including the Siuslaw

River water quality restoration (Oregon) and the Upper Animas River Basin Stakeholders

(Colorado) and the participation in Clean Water Act, Section 319, demonstration projects for control of non-point source pollutants.

. Cooperating with State water quality agencies and others to support development and

implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load measures has been an important endeavor to help achieve State and tribal water quality requirement.

• Interpreting and applying climate and air data in support of operational activities such as

wilderness baseline monitoring, energy and minerals development and including prescribed

burning, fire rehabilitation, modeling for smoke management and regulatory compliance.

. Improvements in the Rio Puerco Watershed, northwestern New Mexico, including survey, design and reconstruction of numerous earthen dams, watershed enhancements, and

restoration of Thompson Spring, an important water source on the vast, arid Pueblo of Jemez.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 26
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM will focus its resource protection efforts on priority watersheds which include

interdisciplinary projects and partners, and are funded from several subactivities, including:

• Assessing the functionality of watershed conditions.

• Incorporating watershed goals in land use planning.

• Meeting State and tribal water quality requirements under the Clean Water Act.

• Identifying priority watersheds to focus budgetary and personnel resources.

• Restoring watersheds on a cooperative integrated basis and supporting TMDL processes. Some of the benefits of focusing resources on high-priority watersheds include:

o Providing a consistent framework for multi-program funding.

o Integrating multi-program objectives such as wildlife, rangeland health, wild horse and burro management, water quality management and protection, riparian management, fire/fuel management, and reclamation/restoration in support of energy

development activities. o Achieving long-term Draft Strategic Plan goals to improve watershed resource

conditions.

o Progressing toward meeting land health standards by conducting watershed-based

land health assessments.

• The National Science and Training Center will establish a cross-cutting interdisciplinary science activity to support the long term goal of understanding the condition of public lands through the Application of Science, a DOI initiative.

. Maintaining and creating partnerships with States is vital when dealing with watersheds that extend across vast geographical areas. The BLM has cooperative agreements with most

State water quality agencies, which address management of non-point sources and data

sharing. The BLM continues to implement on-the-ground projects, evaluate progress in cooperation with Bureau of Reclamation and Natural Resources Conservation Service, and

report salt-retaining measures in order to further the Plan of Implementation of the Federal

Salinity Control program in the Colorado River Basin.

• Maintaining progress to complete reclamation on the 57 large AML sites that require multi- year funding. The program plans to complete the reclamation of 9 abandoned mercury

mines in the Hollister Field Office area and other localities in central California. Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

. Budget Changes

y Request (+/-) $(000) 34,936 +11 FTE 242 +2 The 2004 budget request for the Soil, Water and Air Management program is $34,936,000 and

242 FTE, a program change of +$11,000 and +2 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 27
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Monitoring, (+$400,000) - The BLM recognizes that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted

this insufficiency. Generally, monitoring efforts have been targeted to geographic areas where

resource conflicts and levels of controversy

dictated the priority. The requested increase will enable BLM to enhance its long-term, broadscale monitoring of water and land health to provide better information to support land and

resource utilization decisions. This table is a list of priority sub-basins that have been ranked as most important for conservation, restoration, and in need of systematic monitoring. Many of these sub-basins will also be targeted by other resource programs and partners thus providing

additional leveraging of Federal funds.

Specifically, this increase will enable BLM to enhance its water and land health monitoring

capabilities by conducting 70,000 acres of soil inventory, 50,000 acres of ecological site inventory, and monitoring 40 stations that evaluate progress in achieving hydrology and water quality resulting with better information to support land and resource utilization decisions. Information Technology, (-$389,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possble by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

• ... : ;• State Project Name

2004

Project Funding WY Water Quality Contract $65,000 NM Las Cruces Field Office Stream Monitoring $98,000 NM Taos Field Office Water Resources Inventory $25,000 MT Beaverhead County Soils Inventory $70,000 UT Upper Sevier River Restoration $50,000 CO Rangeland and Habitat Monitoring $11,000 OR Vale District Ecological Site Inventory $59,000 AK Global Information System Term Position $22,000

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 28
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Soil, Air And Water Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources thar

are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Water Quality: Surface Waters - Percent of surface waters influenced by DOI that meet EPA

approved water quality standards.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Air Quality: Actions on DOI lands affecting air quality meet emissions standards X percent of

time.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Restore and maintain proper function to watersheds and

landscapes.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Percent of bureau priority acres and stream miles targeted for restoration, where

treatments are completed to achieve desired

condition.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Cooperation: Number of watersheds with crossjurisdictional restoration strategies in place. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Water Pollution: Percent of impaired waters with State or Tribal best management practices implemented.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Land Contamination: Percent of known

contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed

land.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Ini as ermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve information base, resource management and technical

sistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent acres of DOI [BLM] management units with current resource management plans.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of lands and waters managed or influenced by DOI [BLM] for which

condition (quality/quantity) is known.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

4

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Soil, Air And Water Management Performance Summary

PrSiimary Outputs funded by this

ibactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory water resources (number). 1,570 890 1,075 1,000 1,150 +150

Inventory soil resources (acres). 24,000 1,139,670 1,260,540 1,200,000 1,200,000 +0

Complete watershed assessments (acres). 8,760,600 9,479,700 8,825,000 7,650,000 8,800,000 +1,150,000

Inventory Shrub/Grasslands/PJ (acres). 75,000 450,000 450,000 325,000 325,000 +0

Assess priority subbasins/regions (acres) 614,000 2,526,000 5,226,000 3,400,000 2,500,000 -900,000 Process water rights actions (number). 7,470 15,590 14,440 12,100 12,100 +0

Apply Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 24,700 1,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 +0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 30 130 175 100 100 +0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 35 25 40 20 20 +0

Implement abandoned mine land projects to restore water quality (number). 47 50 94 50 60 +10

Monitor air resources/climatic conditions (number). 190 200 200 200 200 +0

Monitor water resources (number). 800 830 1,080 1,000 1,075 +75

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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Subactivity: Rangeland Management

Subactivity Summary ($000)

. * * • 2002

Actual Amount

' 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 70,594 69,754 +618 -192 70,180 +426 FTE 756 715 0 +2 717 +2 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Rangeland Management program is $70,180,000 and 717

FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Use and Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by collecting, interpreting, and providing information associated with management of rangeland resources. A key intermediate outcome measure of performance includes the percent of acres with range improvements resulting in sustainable

grazing. Primary output measures of performance include issuing grazing use authorizations, monitoring grazing allotments, and applying and evaluating weed treatments (see the “Rangeland Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 214 million acres of rangeland within the 11 western States and Alaska. The term “rangeland” is used to describe a type of land (similar to forestland or cropland) on

which the indigenous vegetation is predominately grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs and is managed as a natural ecosystem. Rangelands include natural grasslands, savannahs,

shrublands, many deserts, tundras, alpine communities, marshes, and meadows. Management of rangeland ecosystems are conducted on a landscape basis, considering the

interrelationships of living organisms (plants and animals), the physical environment (soil, water,

air), and landscape characteristics when developing and implementing resource objectives and management actions. Systematic assessments and evaluations are completed at the grazing

allotment, watershed, and, in some instances, the landscape scale to determine if the standards and fundamentals for rangeland health are being achieved. The assessments and evaluations

are critical to assure proper management actions are authorized as expiring livestock grazing

permits and leases are renewed and to quantify and report progress made in meeting the annual performance goal of achieving an upward trend in upland conditions on BLM

administered lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Drought is a normal part of the climate for virtually all regions of the United States, but is of

particular concern in the West, where any interruption of the region's already limited water

supplies over extended periods of time can produce devastating impacts. Records indicate that drought occurs somewhere in the West almost every year. However, it is multi-year drought

events that are of the greatest concern. The BLM will continue efforts to develop and enhance

collaborative relationships that enhance our ability to achieve the agency’s stewardship

responsibilities and attainment of the Secretary's “4 Cs” (Conservation through Consultation, Cooperation and Communication) by developing a comprehensive, integrated response to drought emergencies, including mitigation planning.

Activities such as integrated weed management, rangeland assessments and evaluations, and

activity plan development are completed jointly with other resource programs thus enhancing BLM’s ability to:

• Provide for fish and wildlife habitat objectives,

• Maintain or improve wild horse and burro needs habitat conditions,

• Maintain or improve community watershed requirements while also providing livestock forage,

• Maintain or improve the ecological condition of upland vegetation communities and riparian areas can be maintained or improved while accommodating while accommodating a variety of multiple-uses and resource values.

Priorities for this program in 2004 include:

• Renew expiring grazing permits upon the completion of land health standards evaluations in priority watersheds with significant resource use conflicts or issues with adequate NEPA

analysis and appropriate consultation in accordance with the Endangered Species Act

• Provide for livestock grazing-related administrative actions such as processing annual use

authorizations, transferring grazing preference, allotment planning and administration, addressing litigation requirements, and planning and implementing rangeland improvement.

• Continue resource inventory and monitoring efforts.

• The 1990s brought the Bureau face to face with a serious environmental threat: the invasion

of the American landscape by aggressive non-native plants. Invasive plants pose one of the most serious threats to all public lands. Program priorities are on prevention, education, management, and restoration. Examples include:

o A stealthy invader to lakes, ponds, and riparian areas, giant salvinia, has made its way into Arizona and threatens to invade into Mexico and California. This freefloating fern has earned a reputation as one of the world’s worst aquatic weeds that can form dense mats that can easily double in size in just a few days.

o Along the floodplains of the Pecos and Rio Grande Rivers in New Mexico, tributaries of San Juan River in Arizona, and nearly all suitable habitats throughout most of the

semi-arid areas in the West from Wyoming to California, saltcedars have invaded. Saltcedar is the common name of three introduced invasive species of small deciduous trees or large shrubs that are causing serious problems in the desert Southwest. In 2004, the BLM will employ environmentally sound approaches and

techniques to prevent, detect, and implement rapid response where these and other

invaders exist throughout the West.

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Bureau of Land Management

• Cooperate in rangeland activity plan implementation. An excellent example can be found in the Badlands Cooperative State Grazing District, Glasgow, Montana. The Glasgow BLM Field Station staff developed a monitoring form for riparian areas to measure

trend in various factors related to proper

functioning condition, and helped in location of monitoring sites. About 20 ranch families are now monitoring riparian and upland sites

in the Missouri-Lone Tree, Little Beaver, Larb Creek, and Brazil Creek watersheds, which

will continue into 2004.

2004 Budget Justifications

A budding range ecologist help family members do

riparian monitoring on Bob Coulee near Glasgow, Montana. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Rangeland Management program included the

following:

• Timely processing of expiring livestock grazing permits became a significant workload in 2002. A total of 2,169 grazing permits and leases were issued either under the authority provided in the 2002 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act or in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Emphasizing processing of expiring grazing permits upon the completion of land health standards evaluations in priority watersheds with

significant resource use conflicts or issues the Bureau has increased the percent of permitted acres at appropriate land, water, and air standards. This strategy has provided the opportunity to effectively analyze cumulative impacts of livestock grazing in a watershed, more logically provide adequate consultation with Fish and Wildlife Service, gives the field opportunity to collect up-to-date information to use in NEPA documents, focus range improvements and management changes on areas with the greatest need, and to more

evenly distribute permit renewals through the 10-year cycle. An excellent example of maintaining the Secretary’s 4 Cs Initiative while accomplishing the renewal of Grazing

Permits/Leases comes from the collaborative relationship between BLM, the Arizona Resource Advisory Council and local grazing permittees. During the late 1990s, the RAC

played a key role in development of the rangeland health standards and guidelines for Arizona but their involvement did not stop there. The RAC has continued to be engaged in implementation of the S&Gs through formation of Rangeland Resource Teams, which

contain up to 10 members with diverse backgrounds and local knowledge of the area. Following development of a draft rangeland health evaluation, the RRT, the BLM

interdisciplinary team and the permittee(s) visit the allotment on-the-ground to discuss the evaluation findings and develop recommendations, which are provided to the field manager

prior to a final decision being made. The RRTs maintain communication with the RAC by means of periodic briefings on the S&G implementation strategy and the status of planned

efforts.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 33
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Another significant 2002 on-the-ground accomplishment to integrate land health standards across BLM programs was the Land Health Standards: Integrating Fire and Resource Management initiative which allowed professional resource specialists and managers from

wildland fire, threatened and endangered species, wildlife, and other resource programs

opportunities to exchange ideas and understand the importance of integrating land health standards into all programs and disciplines including those in the wildland urban interface.

• Many examples exist showing the efforts to manage or control invasive/noxious weeds as

indicated by the following table. Efforts to consistently treat the cumulative acreages were hampered in 2002 by drought.

• The Bear Trap Wilderness Area in northwestern Invasive/Noxious Weed Treatments

Montana is an example of BLM efforts to control invasive and noxious weeks. Noxious weeds

have been present within the Bear Trap Canyon

Wilderness since its designation as wilderness

in 1983. However, in recent years, the explosion of knapweed and leafy spurge caused

public and agency concern over its impact on

wilderness values. Although there had been some treatment using biological control agents

in previous years, these weeds continued to expand their stronghold on the area.

Participation of organizations such as the Madison County, Montana Wilderness

Association, Gallatin Wildlife Association, Yellowstone Raft Company, the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, made significant efforts to slow the spread and reduce the acreage

infested by knapweed and leafy spurge.

Monitoring data and photos taken from approximately the same location at the same time of year show that this knapweed population has significantly decreased, that other vegetation

is thriving, and yearly monitoring will occur to validate success with this rehabilitation effort.

• Extremely dry conditions led to numerous forest and rangeland fires, burning tens of thousands of acres of land, destroying homes and communities, and eliminating critical habitats for wildlife and grazing lands for livestock. The Rangeland Management program

responded to the drought and its impacts through compliance and monitoring efforts in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon.

Acreage by State (Acres)

state 2001 Actual A«“r

Arizona 770 351

California 5,250 12,241 Colorado 9,613 10,570

Eastern States 50 30

Idaho 36,650 31,143 Montana 141,617 125,520 New Mexico 3,355 3,126 Nevada 15,982 7,092 Oregon 8,160 12,867

Utah 15,640 80,078 Wyoming 15,422 10,537

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -34
Bureau of Land Management

Noxious weeds have been present within the Bear

Trap Canyon Wilderness since its designation as

wilderness in 1983. A series of integrated weed

control efforts have occurred since 2001 with much

success as demonstrated in these pictures.

2004 Budget Justifications

Weed control efforts have involved participation from

a variety ofparties, including the U.S. Forest Service, Madison County Weed Crews, Montana Wilderness

Association volunteers, Gallatin Wildlife Association

volunteers, donations of rafts and oarsmen from

Yellowstone Raft Company, and BLM staff.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following:

• Continuing involvement of stakeholders at the local and national levels in program planning and management activities, including the Society for Range Management, State land grant

colleges, and other Federal agencies as well as involvement in national level forums such

as the Sustainable Rangeland Roundtable. One such effort will be active involvement in the Interdepartmental Rangeland Inventory, Monitoring and Assessment Steering Group, which

will be responsible for providing oversight and direction to rangeland monitoring and

assessment issues at both the local and national scales.

• Conducting systematic assessments and evaluations which are to be completed at the

allotment, watershed, and, in some instances, the landscape scale to determine if the standards and fundamentals for rangeland health are being achieved.

• Providing for livestock grazing related administrative actions such as processing annual use

authorizations, and transferring grazing preference, allotment planning and administration, addressing litigation challenges, rangeland improvement planning, and implementation.

• Validating the assessment and evaluations process to insure proper management actions are being planned and implemented when authorizing an expiring livestock grazing permit and lease during the renewal process.

• Monitoring grazing allotments, inventorying invasive/noxious weeds, and responding to drought conditions.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 35
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

,2004. Budget Request

- -

Program Changes

$(000) FTE

70,180 717

-192+2 The 2004 budget request for the Rangeland Management program is $70,180,000 and 717

FTE, a program change of -$192,000 and +2 FTE from the 2003 requested level. National Landscape Conservation System Restoration, (+$300,000) - BLM will use the

funding increases to improve and protect critical resources in the special areas of the National Landscape Conservation System. Funds will provide for such activities as best management

practices, weed control, water quality improvements, and land health assessments.

Invasive Species, (+500,000) - The Department is participating in an interagency performance

budget on invasive species that is being coordinated by the National Invasive Species Council. The performance budget links spending levels with levels of performance. The 2004 budget

proposes an increase of $9.0 million for the Department's effort in this interagency effort. The

increase will allow the Department to participate in control and management of tamarisk and

giant salvinia in the Southwest, ballast water research, control and eradication of nutria in the Chesapeake Bay and in Louisiana, sudden oak death, and developing a marine invasive species early detection warning system. The Department will use some of this funding to treat almost 60,000 acres of tamarisk and giant salvinia, initiate two research projects to improve

nutria control, begin to develop an all-taxa identification and early detection and monitoring system, enhance research on ballast water technology, and assist the Corps of Engineers on a

invasive fish barrier in the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal.

Invasive species pose an enormous threat to the ecological and economic health of the Nation. They harm native ecosystems and contribute to the predicament of 40 percent of threatened and endangered species. The economic costs associated with invasive species exceed $100

billion per year. To ensure the strategic allocation of resources to combat invasive species, the National

Invasive Species Council, co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, developed the first interagency example of a performance-based budget. Based on common goal statements,

strategies, actions, and performance measures, the council selected priority topical and

geographical areas of focus, and member agencies developed coordinated budget requests to address these.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 36
Bureau of Land Management Use of new funding is limited to

control or inventory efforts on

either Giant Salvinia or Saltcedar which will support

the BLM’s Partner’s Against Weeds Action Plan and the

National Invasive Species Management Plan. Projects are supported by the invasive species interagency budget

cross-cut and will support weed eradication projects

within seven States (see

following table). Specifically,

this increase will enable BLM

to treat 2,750 acres of saltcedar and 50 acres of giant

salvinia. Information Technology,

(-$992,000) The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The

Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web

services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

2004 Budget Justifications

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:

: Project

... - j;: Target Species

2004

Project Funding

($000) A

International Water Quality and Weed Control

giant salvinia &

saltcedar 75,000 NM Saltcedar Management saltcedar 300,000 CA San Emigidio Creek

Restoration Project saltcedar 20,000 MT Integrated Weed

Management saltcedar 5,000 WY Saltcedar Management saltcedar 10,000 NV Saltcedar Management saltcedar 75,000 AZ Sonoran Desert Invasive Species Council

giant salvinia 5,000 CO Gunnison Gorge Saltcedar Management saltcedar 10,000

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 37
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rangeland Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

E

rend Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

sponsible use, and ensure optimal value - forage. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Number of animal unit months (AUMs)

available for resource use, consistent with applicable management plans.

12,776,400 12,776,000 9,748,509 10,000,000 10,000,000 +0

Percent permitted acres maintained at appropriate land conditions and water and air standards. 60% 62% 60% 63% 64% +1.0%

Report revenues collected for livestock grazing, consistent with access and

responsible use goals. ($1 ,000s) (BLM

Measure)

$13,156 $12,000 $13,940 $14,300 $14,300 0

In termediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access for grazing • Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Grazing Opportunities: Increase total number

of acres available for livestock grazing use, consistent with current management plans.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Permit Processing: Reduce by X the time (average reduction, number of days) for processing and issuance of grazing permits.

220 days 210 days 220 days 215 days 210 days -5 days

Customer Satisfaction: Improve satisfaction

rating with the livestock grazing permitting process*

(* BLM measures through customer surveys

of permittees).

72% Not Measured

Not Measured 75% 75% +0%

Ini ermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible forac e use management practices.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Conservation Practices: Percent of rangeland

areas managed as forage reserves/common

allotments.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Restoration: Percent acres with DOI [BLM]

range improvements resulting in sustainable

grazing. 12.5% 13.1% Not Measured 14.0% 14.6% +0.6% Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Optimize value through effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Grazing Trespass Cases: Reduce the number

of instances of grazing trespass of forage resources by improving compliance with permit terms and conditions.

1 1 2 0 0 +0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rangeland Management Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for livestock grazing that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of rangeland areas with adequate information

(soil survey, vegetation mapping, hydrologic assessments, wildlife assessments) available

to support management decisions.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Complete Ecological Site Inventory (acres) 460,000 300,000 1,300,000 300,000 528,000 +228,000 Complete watershed assessments (acres) 355,000 1,320,000 1,110,700 1,250,000 1,250,000 +0

Inventory Shrub/Grassland/PJ Vegetation

(acres) 3,908,000 3,194,000 3,576,000 4,050,000 3,300,000 -750,000

Transfer Grazing Allotment Preferences (number)

1,045 917 1,075 995 995 +0

Issue Grazing Allotment Permits/Leases (number) 2,480 2,081 2,168 1,595 1,595 +0

Issue Grazing Use Authorizations (number) 25,010 23,480 24,265 23,950 23,950 +0

Evaluate Rangeland Health (number) 1,345 1,420 1,305 1,440 1,440 +0

Monitor Grazing Allotments (number) 3,650 3,295 3,340 3,330 3,330 +0

Inspect Grazing Allotments for Compliance

(number) 5,475 4,345 5,540 5,425 5,425 +0 DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Pro tection End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

waters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Invasive Species: Percent change from

baseline in the number of infested acres. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Invasive Species: Percent change from

baseline in the number of invasive species

populations.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 39
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rangeland Management Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish.

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Invasive Species Prevention: Number of new

invasive species detected and invasions prevented through monitoring and regulation

of known pathways and vectors.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Invasive Species Early Detection: Number of new localized infestations of known or suspected invasive species that are detected and assessed.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Invasive Species Rapid Response: Percent of new invasive species infestations for which assessments are completed and response

actions are initiated before infestation escapes

original infestation area.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Invasive Species Control/Management:

Percent of infested areas and percent of populations of invasive organisms that are managed for containment or eradication.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this Subactivity:

2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 14,511,500 10,381,700 9,760,000 7,390,000 10,000,000 +2,610,000

Apply Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 191,300 175,000 102,000 184,000 118,000 -66,000

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland,

Forest Projects (number). 260 260 305 300 250 -50 Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 480 360 540 400 350 -50 Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 239,500 223,500 293,600 230,000 232,900 +2,900

Evaluate Weed Treatments (acres). 553,200 386,000 375,600 373,000 388,000 +15,000

Monitor Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments (acres). 246,600 26,000 30,000 50,000 50,000 +0

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 40
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Resources “V t/M&v •£,;

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Subactivity: Public Domain ForestryW. Management

Subactivity Summary ($000)

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2004

Budget’ Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 7,619 7,235 +62 +900 8,197 +962 FTE 69 67 0 +5 72 +5 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Public Domain Forestry Management program is $8, 197 000

and 72 FTE. This subactivity supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing resource use to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and ensure

optimal value. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include treating more area

with forest restoration and growth enhancement, and percent of acres available for sale of forest and woodland products consistent with current management plans (see “Public Domain

Forestry Management Performance Summary" at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 55 million acres of forests and woodlands, including 11 million acres of commercial forest and 44 million acres of woodlands within 1 1 western States and Alaska. Fifty- three million acres are productive forests and vast woodlands on public domain lands and 2.4

million acres are on Oregon and California Grant lands in western Oregon. Twelve million acres

of these forests and woodlands are in need of ecological restoration work, including mechanical

thinning and tree species reintroduction. On August 22, 2002, President Bush announced his Healthy Forests: An Initiative for Wildfire Prevention and Stronger Communities. As mentioned by the President, the American people,

their property, and their environment, particularly the forests and rangelands of the West, are threatened by deteriorating forest and rangeland health. Today, the forests and rangelands of the West have become unnaturally dense, and ecosystem health has suffered significantly. Wild

fires in 2002 had severe public safety and ecological impacts. The President identified several needs to be addressed through implementation of the Healthy Forests initiative: 1) more tinely, efficient and effective implementation of forest health projects; 2) the opportunity to utilize by- products of forest health and restoration activities and hazard fuel reduction treatments for commercial opportunities; and 3) the need for greater efficiency and better results in reducing

wildfire threats to communities and the environment.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 41
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Forest management and restoration activities on BLM lands are funded primarily by four accounts: the Public Domain Forestry Management subactivity within the Management of Lands

and Resources appropriation, the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund (a permanent

operating fund), the Oregon and California Grant Lands appropriation, and the Timber Sale

Pipeline Restoration Fund (another permanent operating fund). The Public Domain Forestry Management subactivity is discussed in this section; the O&C appropriation in Chapter IX, and

the two operating funds in Chapter XIII. The Public Domain Forestry Management program is the foundation that provides the personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to develop and manage forest and woodland

projects on public domain lands. Many of the actual on-the-ground costs are funded through

the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, which is a permanent operating fund

dedicated to restoring forest health by salvaging dead and dying timber; reforesting areas degraded by natural or human disturbance; reducing tree density with pre-commercial and

commercial thinning, and reducing competition by removing smaller trees and other forest vegetation.

Federal, State, tribal and local governments are making unprecedented efforts to restore forests and rangelands to healthy conditions. The Public Domain Forestry Management program will continue efforts to improve forest health, generate biomass for energy production, and provide commercial opportunities for local communities. The focus of the Public Domain Forestry Management program in 2004 will be on developing and implementing a strategy to increase the amount of forest health restoration treatments,

including updating forest inventories to better track the condition of the forest resources.’ Existing inventories do not have sufficient information on the condition of BLM forest resources

to make informed decisions or to describe Bureau issues at the regional and national levels. In addition, 25,000 acres will be treated and 32 million board feet of forest products will be

produced. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

BLM met or exceeded most of the primary outputs planned in the Public Domain Forestry Management program in 2002. Actual treatments in 2002 were less than planned levels because projects had fewer acres and outputs than originally estimated. However, both the volume and area treated in 2002 exceeded the 2001 accomplishments. Strides will continue to be made to increase performance by funding the more effective and efficient projects. Activities

in 2002 on public domain forests and woodlands consisted primarily of:

• Modifying forest vegetation composition and structure (both inside and outside the wildland- urban interface) using commercial and non-commercial treatments to make forests more

resilient to the effects of fire, insects, disease, and other disturbances; improving watershed

health, with resulting benefits to fish and wildlife habitat; and enhancing tree growth and

overall forest productivity.

• Reforesting areas disturbed by natural or human disturbance; and reestablishing fire- resistant native plant communities.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Conducting sales of forest products including timber, firewood, posts, poles, ornamental

plants, and biomass (for energy production) to provide both economic return for the Federal Government and commercial opportunities for local communities.

• Controlling invasive exotic species such as knapweed and yellow star-thistle, and exotic diseases such as sudden oak death, Port Orford cedar disease, and white pine blister rust.

• Developing and maintaining an inventory of forest and woodland vegetation to support management decisions and determine sustainable levels of production or growth.

A stand of Pondemsa pines in Arizona after a thinning treatment to improve forest health by reducing the tree density.

These activities helped achieve the Department’s

mission goal of resource use by treating approximately 21,300 acres and offering approximately 26 million board

feet of forest products for sale from the public domain

lands in 2002. The 2002 funding level provided for a

limited response to public requests for forest products,

rights-of-way clearing, insect and disease mitigation

activities, and small commercial timber sales. Consistent

with the mission goal of resource use, the BLM conducts

a variety of forest management and restoration activities designed to improve forest health and productivity, provide sustainable commercial opportunities, provide

forest resources for cultural uses, meet public demand

for special products through the sale of vegetative

permits, and provide biomass for energy development.

All forest management activities support the protection and management of all resources, including habitat for

wildlife species. Efforts will be taken to ensure: research and studies will guide species protection and help develop and implement recovery plans; improvement of

wildlife and fish habitat; monitoring of the ecological impacts and resource trends; compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations including the State nonpoint source management plan; and best management

practices on watersheds to minimize non-point source

pollution from BLM lands.

In 2002, projects included the following:

Harvesting small diameter trees in Eastern Oregon for biomass for energy production. Logs are chipped on site and trucked to a

facility to generate electricity or used to manufacture other products.

In Alaska, cooperative work continued with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on timber

sales and fuels reduction projects. Public requests for personal use forest products continued to be met.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Restoration projects in the Mt.Trumbull ponderosa pine ecosystem continued for the sixth year in cooperation with Northern Arizona University, the Arizona Game and Fish Department and diverse interest groups. This effort has resulted in 2,000 acres being

treated by harvesting trees for wood products, thinning smaller trees, burning, and

reseeding.

• In Montana, an insect suppression proposal was implemented to reduce the spread of Douglas-fir beetles from timber killed in the wildfires of 2000 into nearby pockets and large

trees. The project integrated suppression activities with current timber salvage work on

public and private lands.

• In New Mexico, the forest and woodland program has provided a significant amount of wood

fiber products primarily as household and ceremonial fuelwood. Current conditions have been inventoried, stand densities have been reduced and local ecological conditions have been improved.

• In eastern Oregon, over 11,000 acres have been inventoried, 1,020 acres have been treated

with commercial timber sales, and 3,520 acres of treatments have been evaluated for effectiveness. The Timber Basin Fire Salvage project was completed despite litigation that challenged the fire salvage component, as well as an associated green tree sale.

• In Wyoming, aspen stands were restored. Stands are being lost due to the lack of fire and

resulting conifer encroachment. The restoration work is being accomplished to provide both forage and cover for diverse and sometimes unique bird and mammal species. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

A treatment of thinning small diameter trees on snow in eastern Oregon. Logging on snow reduces soil compaction. All forest management activities support the protection and management of all resources

using the latest scientific principles.

In 2003, the BLM is continuing to focus forest treatments

on:

• Improving forest resiliency to disturbances from

insects, disease and wildfires, as well as restoring habitats for special status species. The BLM will complete planning and continue implementation of projects in the Headwaters Forest Reserve in California, in cooperation with State and local governments and a broad spectrum of public groups.

• Producing a sustainable supply of timber and other

forest products, primarily by implementing forest health restoration projects. Activities will focus on

salvaging damaged timber and other forest projects

following wildfire, insect and disease outbreak, and

other natural events. The BLM expects to offer for sale 30 million board feet of forest products and treat 23,000 acres of public domain lands. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 44
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Developing and implementing national policy to provide excess forest biomass for the

production of bio-energy, including offering small diameter trees from forest health and fuel reduction projects.

• Supporting local economies and generating an estimated $3 million of revenues to the Federal government from the sale of timber and other forest products. In addition, BLM is expanding into new markets by developing a wood fiber utilization policy for timber sale and

service contracts in order to effectively manage lower-value, smaller diameter forest and

woodland materials as well as high-value timber products.

In 2001 and 2002, the BLM evaluated the Public Domain Forestry Management program and

will follow-up in 2003 with the following:

• Develop State action plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the PD Forestry Management program.

• Improve program leadership and oversight at the State level.

• Increase forestry expertise at the field office level to develop silvicultural plans and utilize wood fiber associated with forest and woodland fuels reduction projects.

• Develop a strategy to update baseline forest and woodland resource information.

• Continue to use performance cost data to make funding allocations to the field.

• Increase the use of commercial forest management activities to reduce forest fuels, focusing on the wildland urban interface.

Justifications of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

:

.

' 2004 Program *' -- ' . . . Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 8,197 +900 FTE 72 +5 The 2004 budget request for the Public Domain Forestry Management program is $8,197,000 and 72 FTE, a program increase of $900,000 and 5 FTE from the 2003 request level. Forest Management (+$1,000,000) - The additional funding will be used to revitalize and build capacity in the Public Domain Forestry Management program. These funds will contribute to the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing an

additional 2 million board feet of wood products for public use and optimal value in a responsible manner (an increase of 7 percent from 2003) and restoring an additional 2,000 acres of public domain forest and woodlands. Forest management activities funded by this appropriation will provide an auxiliary benefit to the National Fire Plan by reducing risk to wildland fire and the

National Energy Plan by providing biomass for energy production. Funding will also be used to:

• Inventory forest and woodland vegetation to support management decisions. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 45
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Increase the number of field foresters and supporting specialists, including contracting

specialists.

• Determine sustainable levels of production or growth.

Projects typical of those that will be funded include the following:

• Conduct forest and woodland health projects in Oregon to improve, maintain, and enhance

forest and woodland resources while providing economic opportunities (50 acres and 250

thousand board feet, 100 vegetative permits). The treatments would be consistent with the

scientific assessment of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project.

• Thin 400 acres of pole-size ponderosa pine and encroaching pinyon-pine to reduce tree stocking levels in New Mexico (500 MBF).

• Inventory 250,000 acres and thin 500 acres of pinyon-juniper stands in Nevada.

• Inventory 40,000 acres of forests and woodlands in Montana.

• Thin 250 acres of small size trees (pre-commercial thinning) in Wyoming to increase stand growth and vigor, reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat. Some material will be sold as post, poles or firewood.

• Treat 600 acres of pine in Arizona to reduce unnatural fuel loads and the associated risk of crown fire, increase overall ecosystem health, diversity, and productivity.

• Complete inventory of forest and woodlands in the Cedar City Field Office, Utah. IT Reductions, (-$100,000) — The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The

Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web

services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Public Domain Forest Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forest products. End Outcome Measure: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Increase the percent of strategic goal target

offered. PD lands only. (BLM Measure) 53% 88% 81% 94% 100% +6%

Volume of wood products harvested consistent

with applicable management plans. 17.2 27.8 26.0 30.0 32.0 2.0 Responsible Use: Increase the percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land

conditions and water standards.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Report revenues collected for forest and

woodland sales and permits, consistent with access and responsible use goals. PD lands

only. ($000) (BLM Measure)

$1,500 $2,700 $1,878 $2,652 $2,600 -$52

Net return on DOI expenditures (positive # good)

per acre/unit managed for timber sales. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1 : Provide access to and incentives for forest products production.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 , Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Forest Resource Opportunities: Percent of acres

available for sale of forest and woodland

products consistent with current management

plans.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline as LUPs

are updated

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Customer Satisfaction: Improve satisfaction

rating with forest and woodland permitting and

sale/contract process.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible use management practices.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Percent of forest and woodland

acres with forest restoration and growth enhancements. PD lands only.

13,700 26,000 21,300 23,000 25,000 +2,000

Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Optimize value through effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Accountability: Reduce # of instances of fraud and unauthorized resource harvest. PD lands

only.

8 6 8 8 7 -1

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for forest and woodland production that are covered by current management plans based on plan evaluations. PD lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline as LUPs

are updated

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of forest/woodland areas with adequate information

(soil survey, vegetation mapping, hydrologic assessments, wildlife assessments) to support management decisions. PD lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline as LUPs

are updated

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 Change in Su bactivity: Actual Plan Actual Plan Proposed Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Forest/Woodland Vegetation (acres). 99,000 78,600 182,000 95,000 225,000 +130,000

Prepare Vegetative Permits/Contracts. 25,160 22,400 25,175 21,000 25,000 +4,000

Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management Treatments (acres).* 5,000 3,800 3,950 4,500 4,500 +0 Manage Forest and Woodland Commercial

Sales (acres). N/A N/A N/A TBD TBD

Based on FY03

N/A

Restore Forest and Woodlands through Sales

(acres). 2,800 3,400 3,100 6,000 8,000 +2,000

Restore Forest and Woodlands through development (acres).* N/A N/A N/A TBD TBD

Based on FY03

N/A

Evaluate Forest/Woodland Treatments (acres). 7,700 8,400 12,250 9,000 11,000 +2,000 'New output for 2003 which will measure area treated with restoration projects other than timber sales.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

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(+/-) Amount

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(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 22,778 21,786 +188 -2 21,972 +186 FTE 219 209 0 +2 211 +2 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Riparian Management program is $21,972,000 and 211 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the percent of lands and waters managed or influenced by the BLM for which condition is known, and the percent of priority acres or miles targeted for restoration where treatments are completed to achieve a desired condition. Primary output measures of performance includes performing new inventories, conducting assessments, and implementing projects in riparian areas and wetlands (see the “Riparian Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages over 23 million acres of land classified as riparian or wetland. These areas, while comprising only about 9 percent of the total BLM-managed land, include or support some of the most ecologically diverse and important plant and animal communities occurring on public lands. Riparian areas and wetlands include streams and

rivers, lakes and ponds, reservoirs, bogs or swamps, groundwater, and the narrow strips of land along the edge of many of these bodies of water. They provide habitat for 80 percent of the

wildlife and fish species found on BLM land. These areas are critical to wildlife and water

quality, and provide a high quality recreational experience for millions of Americans. Healthy,

functioning riparian areas and wetlands filter sediment and toxic substances, reduce downstream flooding, store water, and recharge vital underground aquifers. Management of

riparian areas and wetlands is a key issue on public rangelands. The BLM places a high priority on the sustainable management and improvement of riparian areas and wetlands.

Riparian areas and wetlands are key components in the BLM’s effort to manage larger watersheds. They often reflect the overall health of a watershed and affect the health of other ecosystems. The restoration of problem areas continues to be a high priority in the BLM.

Authorizing sustainable uses on the public lands, while protecting and improving

riparian/wetland areas by cooperatively developing and implementing sustainable management

strategies, is a high priority. Assessing overall resource health and monitoring management

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications effectiveness to determine future actions will ensure steady resource condition improvement and achievement of resource objectives.

In 2004, the principal program priorities are to:

• Focus efforts in watersheds determined to be in less than acceptable condition (high priority watersheds).

• Prepare and provide reports and assessments on riparian areas and wetland.

• Provide input into all levels of planning.

• Revise the 1996 accelerated riparian assessment strategy.

• Continue the monitoring efforts of Proper Functioning Condition assessments.

• Initiate restoration efforts in riparian areas and wetlands in less than proper functioning

condition.

• Identify priority watersheds to focus restoration efforts.

• Collaborate with agencies, organizations, and individuals to minimize conflicts and appeals.

• Continue efforts to establish and utilize partnerships to help leverage available funds. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the BLM met most of its planned principal output objectives. The major accomplishments in the Riparian Management program included the following:

• Significant progress was made in constructing riparian area projects on BLM-managed

lands. Partnerships and cooperation with other Federal agencies were an important part of the accomplishment. o An example of a cross-cut partnership effort that was funded in 2002 was a

project to control saltcedar along the Rio Grande River and its tributaries. Outcomes of this project and many others like it will free up much needed water

in this semi-arid region while allowing native vegetative species to be reseeded and established.

• The National Riparian Service Team continued to aggressively implement the strategy for accelerating cooperative riparian restoration and management. Accomplishments include: o Conducted numerous training sessions on Proper Functioning Condition assessments.

o Networked with key individuals, groups, organizations and agencies. o Initiated an effort to revise the Bureau’s riparian strategy.

• There are many success stories in protecting and restoring riparian areas and wetlands: The Colorado BLM’s Saguache field office closed a section of road that was significantly impacting riparian habitat along Dorsey Creek. Since the road provided access to both

public and private lands, the closed section of road was relocated well outside of the riparian zone so that access was maintained while riparian habitat was protected. The project was a successful partnership involving BLM and several private landowners. Since the closure, the riparian area along Dorsey Creek has responded rapidly, with vegetation beginning to reclaim the old road. The closing of the road section adjacent to the creek will allow recovery of the riparian zone resulting in more stable streambanks. In addition, runoff from

the road was contributing sediment to the creek, and the runoff has been eliminated with the

closing of the road leading to improved water quality. This project is a good example of how

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications working at the local level with private landowners can result in improved habitat conditions

while maintaining vital public access.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM will focus its resource protection efforts on priority watersheds which include

interdisciplinary projects and partners, and are funded from several subactivities, including:

• Construction of improvements to maintain or enhance management actions in riparian areas and wetlands. Examples include: o The construction of two new fencing projects on two allotments in Wyoming to minimize livestock impacts, o Implementing the Shoshone riparian area and wetland enhancement project in Idaho which consists of the construction of new fences around three areas. o Development of water storage facilities and pipelines in Arizona to improve

livestock distribution. o Conduct improvement work on five riparian areas in Utah that do not meet

Proper Function Condition (PFC).

• Maintain and improve efficient and effective conservation partnerships to perform restoration

projects that are interdisciplinary in nature and funded from many sources throughout the West. Examples include: o San Simon restoration in Arizona. The Upper Gila River Watershed in Arizona is one of the most important watersheds in the Nation and was identified by the Secretary as one of the 12 showcase watersheds in the Nation under the Clean Water Action Plan. The San Simon is part of the Upper Gila River Watershed

and has been identified by the Community Based Watershed Group (Gila Watershed Partnership) as an important sub-watershed to evaluate. The primary

objective is to improve water quality by decreasing silt load and salt load, from

the San Simon watershed, entering into the Gila River.

• The National Research and Science Training Group will present for review and approval a

revised riparian strategy designed to strengthen and improve the 1996 strategy for accelerating riparian recovery. The revised strategy will lead to a greater awareness of the importance of riparian area management and protection.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

'

’ 2004 Program

Budget Changes

• Request (+/-) $(000) 21,972 -2 FTE 211 +2

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 2004 budget request for the Riparian Management program is $21 ,972,000 and 21 1 FTE, a program change of -$2,000 and +2 FTEs from the 2003 requested level. Monitoring and Restoration, (+$300,000) -

Managing riparian areas and wetlands is a key issue on public rangelands. The Bureau

will use additional funding to implement

monitoring and restoration efforts to decrease

the number of disturbed or degraded riparian areas along with reducing the sources of their degradation (see adjacent table). Specifically,

this increase will enable BLM to monitor 100

miles of stream, assess 50,000 acres of rangeland uplands, construct or maintain

fences, and plant native willow seedlings and

cottonwood poles. Information Technology, (-$302,000) - The

Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and

information, and realize short and long-term

efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and

software, consolidation of support functions

including helpdesks, email support, web

services, and training. Savings will be

possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and

consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

• State Project Name 2004 Project Funding NV Nevada Riparian Exclosure Monitoring $20,000 CA CWWR Mid-Mattole

Restoration $58,000 MT Assess and Monitor

Priority Watersheds $40,000 NV Spring System

Evaluations Monitoring $10,000 OR Riparian Area, Wetlands

Restoration $90,000 UT Moab Riparian Restoration $5,000 WY GIS HydrographyRiparian Monitoring $20,000 A

San Simon Restoration

Project $10,000 CO Roubideau Creek

Restoration $8,000

ID CWWR-Jim Sage

Riparian Restoration $18,000 AK George River Monitoring $21,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Riparian Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wetland, Riparian and Upland Areas: Percent of acres or stream miles achieving desired

conditions as specified in management plans

consistent with applicable substantive and

procedural requirements of State and Federal Water Law:

Percent of acres achieving desired conditions.

Percent of stream miles achieving desired

conditions.

% change

not measured % change

not measured % changenot measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A % change

not measured % changenot measured % change

not measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Restore and maintain proper function to watersheds and

landscapes.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Percent of bureau priority acres and

stream miles targeted for restoration, where

treatments are completed to achieve desired

condition.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve information base, resource management and

assistance. echnical

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent acres of DOI management units with current resource management plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of lands and waters managed or influenced by DOI for which

condition (quality/quantity) is known.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Riparian Management Performance Summary

Primary Outputs funded by this Subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory water resources (number). 150 30 40 25 25 +0

Complete watershed assessments (acres). 98,500 240,000 25,000 0 20,000 +20,000

Inventory for Presence of invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 90,000 49,300 49,200 50,000 50,000 +0

Inventory Lakes/Wetland Areas (acres). 7,800 22,700 23,700 8,000 22,700 +14,700

Inventory Streams/Riparian Areas (miles). 3,050 1,700 1,800 1,000 2,000 +1,000 Assess priority subbasins/regions (acres). 336,000 35,000 39,000 0 40,000 +40,000

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 11,000 16,000 16,000 0 16,000 +16,000

Apply Lake/Wetland Treatments (acres). 3,600 3,510 3,310 5,000 3,500 -1,500 Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 700 600 1,500 1,000 2,000 +1,000

Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 480 440 275 630 400 -230

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 290 280 255 250 301 +51

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian Projects (number). 600 730 840 650 914 +264

Evaluate Weed Treatments (acres). 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 +0

Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat (acres). 9,050 11,300 9,650 8,000 10,000 +2,000

Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat (miles). 2,560 1,970 2,370 1,950 1,750 -200

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat (acres). 0 100,000 110,000 150,000 100,000 -50,000

Monitor Species Populations (number). 70 75 35 0 30 +30

Monitor water resources (number). 55 215 165 100 100 +0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Subactivity: Cultural Resource Management

Subactivity Summary ($000)

r

- -

• * - 2002

Actual Amount

' «-v . 2003 . - Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

( +/ -) Amount

Program Changes Amount

2004

Budget: Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 14,159 14,382 +136 +182 14,700 +318 FTE 141 137 0 +2 139 +2 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Cultural Resource Management program is $14,700,000 and

139 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by reducing degradation and protecting cultural resources. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the percentage of historic or prehistoric properties maintained, stabilized, or restored (see “Cultural Resource Management

Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). Cultural and paleontological resources are a partial indicator of the health of the land; resources in “good” or “stable” condition usually indicate public lands that generally are in better health. The Cultural Resource Management program supports sustainable multiple use and the Administration’s National Fire Plan and Healthy Forest Initiative by streamlining the Section 106 compliance processes using

its National Programmatic Agreement. The program involves communities in stewardship

activities through challenge cost-share and partnership arrangements. It also focuses citizen- based conservation through monitoring programs such as Site Stewards. Cultural and

paleontological resources enhance recreational opportunities and heritage tourism through

interpreted venues and BLM museums. These resources are protected through stabilization and management efforts. The Cultural Resource Management program improves the image, awareness and understanding of the BLM through the world-class resources it offers on the

public lands, as well as through museum exhibits where excavated artifacts and fossils from

public lands are often displayed. BLM manages the cultural and paleontological resources found on public lands, including those

located within the National Landscape Conservation System units managed by the BLM.

Priority activities in 2004 in the Cultural Resource Management program will include: (1) inventorying, evaluating, protecting, studying, stabilizing, and managing archaeological,

historical, and paleontological resources; (2) developing Heritage Education and other public outreach and interpretive products; (3) developing input for land use plans, including for fire management planning; (4) issuing and overseeing cultural and paleontological resource use

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications permits; (5) performing legally mandated work to identify, consult with Indian Tribes and Alaska

Natives, and determine the ultimate disposition of museum collections subject to the provisions

of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, (6) evaluating and nominating

cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places; (7) coordinating with other agencies on data administration needs; (8) performing tasks required under the 1997 National BLM Cultural Resources Programmatic Agreement and the various State Protocols for complying with the National Historic Preservation Act, (9) responding to requests for information from the general public, agency and other customers; (10) conducting tribal consultation under

cultural resource authorities; (11) developing assistance agreements and partnerships with other Federal and non-Federal entities to preserve, enhance and use BLM’s cultural and fossil resources; (12) managing volunteers who contribute their time and effort to benefit cultural and

paleontological resources; and (13) working with non-Federal museums that house many of the archaeological and fossil collections derived from public lands to make the collections more

accessible.

In 2004, BLM will also promote heritage tourism. Recently, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the agency with oversight responsibility for agency compliance with the National

Historic Preservation Act, has begun to advance its mission to promote the “preservation, enhancement, and productive use of the Nation’s historic resources” by emphasizing heritage tourism and other links to economic development. The BLM is mirroring this shift in the

Council’s mission. The hope is that by doing this BLM may develop alliances with private industry and major corporations. Eventually this could

result in significant investments in the “hardening” and

protection of cultural resources and infrastructure improvements so that the BLM can make more

cultural and paleontological resources available for appropriate visitation. To broaden the focus on

heritage tourism, the BLM’s Cultural Resource Management program is also working with the

National Trust on Historic Preservation, which has been heavily involved in heritage tourism in the past decade.

Also in 2004, BLM’s Cultural Resource Management

program continues to protect and stabilize the worldclass cultural and paleontological resources found on

the public lands, so that future generations can enjoy and learn from them. These resources provide a vital link to the national origins and what it means to be an

American. It is critically important that this link to the

past be maintained and protected so that future generations can experience firsthand the places and

locales that framed the broad patterns of history. Where the physical traces of the past cannot be

preserved in place, it is equally important that the

scientific information be collected and preserved in public museums where they can be accessed.

Moon House, located in Monticello County,

Utah, contains fully intact rooms depicting pictographs showing the phases of the moon

and other prehistoric motifs. These motifs may

have been used prehistorically to document the "Lunar Standstill" which occurs every 18 1/2 years. The site has become a major tourist destination, which is causing some of the

plaster to be lost. Documentation and

stabilization of the prehistoric site and the

plasters has begun using funding pmvided in 2002 and 2003. More work is required to control visitor use, develop a trail, and prepare an interpretive brochure.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The BLM will continue its Assistance Agreement with The Watercourse (located at Montana

State University in Bozeman) to expand BLM’s Project Archaeology program. In addition to its Project Archaeology program, BLM’s heritage education efforts continue the History Mystery and Junior Explorer programs, which profile historic figures and events on the public lands, as

well as promote a stewardship ethic in youth so they can join the BLM in improving and

sustaining the quality of the Nation’s natural and cultural resources. The BLM's Cultural Resource Management program will continue to consult with tribal and

Alaska Native governments as part of its responsibility to federally recognized Tribes and their members. The Bureau consults with Tribes where issuance of use permits may harm or destroy a property of cultural or religious significance. These consultations help the BLM in identifying sacred areas and traditional use areas, providing for access, and determining the disposition of

cultural items as defined in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

In 2004, BLM will continue to protect the cultural and paleontological resources on the public lands that are vulnerable because of the increased visibility and access and expanded visitor use. The public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contain a wealth of archaeological, historical and paleontological resources. Cultural Resource Management Program Statistical Overview

Acres of public land 262 million acres Acres inventoried for cultural properties (2002) 532,238 acres Acres inventoried for cultural resources (to date) 15,474,154 acres

Cultural properties recorded (2002) 9,248 properties

Cultural properties recorded (to date) 255,225 properties

Cultural resource use permits in effect (2002) 606 permits

National Register of Historic Place listings (to date) 277 listings National Register of Historic Places contributing properties 4,206 properties Section 106 class III undertakings (2002) 8,502 undertakings

Section 106 data recovery, projects (2002) 1 86 projects Section 106 data recovery, properties (2002) 628 properties

Total cultural properties under protection (2002) 3,590 properties Condition monitoring, stable properties (2002) 3,050 properties Condition monitoring, deteriorating properties (2002) 570 properties

Signing, properties (2002) 272 properties Fencing/gating, properties (2002) 133 properties

Stabilization, properties (2002) 346 properties Ongoing protection, properties (2002) 241 properties Archaeological and historic resources, collectively referred to as “cultural resources,” represent

a significant part of national cultural heritage. They include cliff dwellings set in desolate canyon

walls; mines and stamp mills located above timberline; immense ground figures and rock alignments etched in desert pavement, known as “intaglios”; abstract, realistic and

anthropomorphic renderings incised and painted on rock surfaces; abandoned military outposts

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications and homesteads; “ghost” towns; trails from Indian and emigrant travels; and much more. The BLM has responsibility for an estimated 4 to 4.5 million cultural resources. Undamaged, BLM’s cultural resources have the capability to tell when people first arrived on the

continent, how they dispersed, how cultures flourished, what led to their demise, how they

perceived their spiritual world, how they interacted with other cultural groups, how they exploited and perhaps overexploited their environment, how they treated the dead, how and why they came into conflict, and much more. While archaeologists study cultural resources, the study of fossils is the domain of

paleontologists. Fossils are the remains, imprints, and traces of once-living organisms

preserved in the Earth’s crust that can relate the story of origins and endings played out over

nearly 4 billion years of the Earth’s 4.5-billion year history. Fossils of thousands of kinds of

plants, animals and other organisms can be found on the public lands, including tiny trilobites more than 60 million years old, dinosaurs with razor-sharp teeth and claws between 210 and 65

million years old, and Ice-Age lions and cheetahs.

Fossils found on the public lands are important for the

story they tell about the development of life on Earth and

about the physical changes in the Earth itself. They

provide clues to a myriad of important and intriguing questions, from the “hot” topic of dinosaur extinctions to studies of plate tectonics (the geology of the Earth’s

structural deformation). Consequently, the public lands

provide great outdoor laboratories and classrooms for the study of paleontology and also contribute

significantly to public exhibits found in museums.

In addition to the millions of cultural resources and tens

of thousands of paleontological sites for which BLM has

responsibility, the BLM is also responsible for millions of objects derived from the public lands that are housed in three Federal and 180 non-Federal museums.

BLM’s cultural and fossil resources, along with the museums collections emanating from the

public lands, are important for economic, scientific, recreational, cultural and educational purposes. Cultural resources are also important to contemporary Indian and Native Alaskan

communities that draw their spiritual and physical connections to the sites and traditional

cultural properties, as well as to adjacent western communities that are bound to the public lands either directly or through ancestors who made a living off these lands. The economic

benefits of heritage tourism and “dino-tourism” are potentially enormous, but only if the resources are intact and well interpreted. Changing land use patterns, increased urbanization, and demographic shifts are transforming

public expectations and attitudes about how the BLM should manage public lands, including

cultural and fossil resources. Remote areas, once protected by their distance from populated

areas, are now within easy reach of the hardy and well-equipped hiker, OHV user, and urban and suburban resident. The cultural and fossil resources of the West are a strong attraction for

Tyrannosaur skull from the Bisti Badlands of New Mexico dating from 75 million years

ago.

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visitors from all over the world, with increasing public land use concentrated on significant

cultural and fossil resources such as rock art sites, emigrant trails, abandoned homesteads,

mining towns, and fossil-rich areas. These fragile resources are easily and negatively impacted

by both natural processes (erosion, natural deterioration, weathering, anroyo cutting) and human

agents (looters, vandals, recreationists, developers). 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the Cultural Resource Management program attained or exceeded targets for all of the

cultural workload measures. This is largely attributable to the large number of BLM volunteers and cooperators who assist the BLM. Historically, between 8 and 12 percent of all volunteer

time donated to the BLM benefits the Cultural Resource Management program. Additionally, Bureau-wide, more than 100 Challenge Cost-Share and assistance agreements are in place

annually which help fund cultural resource activities. Volunteers and cooperators contribute between $2 and $3 million annually towards the Cultural Resource Management program. The

work they accomplish varies greatly, and includes stabilization, detailed recordation, inventory,

protection, interpretation, research, public outreach, cataloguing collections, monitoring, and much more. The primary output of the number of cultural and paleontological properties restored and

protected has increased in recent years specifically as a result of additional funding provided by Congress. A $200,000 increase provided by Congress in 2002 and 2003 has funded 35

restoration projects on “at-risk” properties. While the number of cultural and fossil properties

actually restored and protected in 2002 was 340, the complexity and cost of the work captured under this workload measure varies greatly. Some “protection” work merely involves posting

signs, others involve large-scale and costly stabilization. The primary output of processing cultural and paleontological use permits is demand-driven.

Although the numbers of permits processed has steadily climbed over the years, numbers could

potentially bounce up and down based on the number of firms and individuals seeking permits from BLM. This workload is difficult to predict.

Students and instructors working in Bonneville Estates Rockshelter.

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In 2002, some major accomplishments in the Cultural Resource Management program included the following:

. Bonneville Estates Rockshelter, Nevada - A joint Challenge Cost Share project between

the University of Nevada, Reno, the Desert Research Institute, and the BLM Elko Field Office led to the discovery of a 10,100 year-old living floor in this remote rockshelter of northeastern Nevada. This living floor consists of a 10,100 year-old hearth and associated

projectile points, flakes and bones lying around the hearth. Deposits may extend another 3

to 6 feet below this living floor, indicating older occupations may exist, and meaning this rockshelter may prove to be one of the oldest sites in North America.

• Harquahala Peak Smithsonian Observatory, Arizona - The BLM completed a major

stabilization project at the National Register-listed Harquahala Peak Smithsonian

Observatory. The project involved removal of badly deteriorated portions of the remaining adobe walls; stabilization of original adobe wall segments; construction of a steelframework

to support a protective corrugated covering; and replacement of damaged metal panels.

Original components of the structure were also preserved to retain the historical appearance

of the observatory, which is a destination for visitors traveling the Harquahala Peak Back

Country Byway.

• Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, Wyoming - The Worland Field Office held a dedication ceremony on May 22, 2002 for the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite. This unique locality, where over 1100 dinosaur tracks are preserved, has been developed for public visitation. To better interpret the site, three teams of scientists were formed to research the general

geologic context; study the tracks, other fossil traces, and the possible track-makers; and

analyze the tracks using GIS and other spatial analysis methods. This is now one of the most intensely studied track sites in North America and hosts an estimated 10,000 visitors annually.

. Streamlining - Phase 1 of the BLM’s effort to streamline compliance with the National

Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, was to establish a broad agreement with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and moved decision-making to the State level. This led to a Bureau-wide, but locally based, funding approach across a wide range of

relevant subactivities and programs, enabling the BLM to enter into data-sharing agreements with State Historic Preservation Offices and to deliver automated or GIS-based

cultural property data. Phase 2 of this effort is concentrated on improving the qualityof the

data; integrating the data with other biological, topographic, and management data used to permit uses; and enhancing modeling capabilities at the field level. Phase 3 involves applying the refined data in several land use planning demonstration projects that have

been selected to represent the range of variability in geography, resources, land uses, and

databases. Phases 2 and 3 are ongoing simultaneously.

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Cape Blanco is the location of important historic and

prehistoric cultural resource in Oregon, which the BLM

manages under a temporary permit from the U.S. Coast Guard. Along with partners (Oregon Parks and

Recreation Department, the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), the Coos Bay BLM District has maintained and seasonally opened

the Cape Blanco lighthouse (erected in 1870, now on

the NRHP) for public tours since 1994, averaging over

20,000 visitors each year. This year the BLM begins long-needed major repairs, including replacement of

the lighthouse roof. While the prehistoric component

has not been studied sufficiently to characterize

completely, it is known to extend throughout the 32

acre headland and date as far back as at least 4,500

years.

2003 Program Performance

Estimates

Key goals in 2003 will continue to be similar to those in previous years, including continuing to inventory, evaluate, protect, study, stabilize, interpret and manage cultural and fossil resources on the public lands. One significant change will involve increased emphasis on

heritage tourism. BLM’s Cultural Resource Management program will work with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the

National Trust on Historic Preservation and

others to make BLM cultural and fossil resources more readily available to the recreating public. At a minimum, the BLM will use its existing web

site to identify and develop “travel itineraries” showing interpreted places on the public lands capable of supporting visitor use. Some of these

travel itineraries will link thematically-related resources, such as rock art areas, “ghost” towns, mining towns, fossil trackways, while others will link sites and localities that are concentrated in specific geographic locales. It is expected that these travel itineraries could be made available

to the public at a limited cost through the BLM’s web site, which will enable web users to download site maps and itineraries.

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following:

• Jointly host with the National Trust for Historic Preservation a conference dedicated to lessons learned from the Weatherman Draw Project in Montana. Weatherman Draw

Historic District is a property with significant concentrations of prehistoric rock paintings and

carvings that are of traditional cultural and religious significance to the Standing Rock and

other Sioux Indian Tribes. In February 2001, the BLM approved an Application for Permit to

Drill by the Anschutz Exploration Corporation, which was strongly objected to by the Tribes. As a result the Anschutz Corporation decided to donate two of its Federal leases in the Weatherman Draw area to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust and Advisory Council has expressed concern about avoiding similar problems in the future and this conference will examine at those issues.

. Continue emergency stabilization, damage assessments, focused inventories, limited excavations, and protective signing and fencing on at least 17 “at-risk” cultural and

paleontological resources. This is specifically tied to a $200,000 increase appropriated to BLM’s Cultural Resource Management program in 2002.

• Complete a report entitled America’s Priceless Heritage profiling state-by-state the cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, what is known about them, their importance,

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Bureau of Land Management

The National Register-eligible Turn Point

Light Station, located on Stuart Island, in San Juan County, Washington, was

constructed in the 1890's and was

utilized as a navigational aid station on

Canal de Haro. Following resolution of

the British-American boundary dispute in the San Juan Islands, the Turn Point site was one of 23 reserved for lighthouse purposes and one of five light stations established in the San Juan Islands. The

facility has been subject to water damage

and vandalism since automation of the

facility in 1974. Since the BLM began

managing the site in 1991, the Keeper's

Quarters and bam/stable have been re- roofed and painted but damage to the

interior has not been repaired.

2004 Budget Justifications successful partnerships, activities impacting these

resources, and maps depicting interpreted sites. Complying with the Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - The BLM continues to emphasize consultation with Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives on those classes of

collections (Indian human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony)

subject to the provisions of NAGPRA, which requires Federal agencies to locate, inventory, and determine

the ultimate disposition of these types of museum

collections. Coordinating with the Wildland Fire Management

Program - The BLM’s Cultural Resource Management

program also cooperates with the Wildland Fire Management program to meet objectives on fuels management projects. Funding from the Hazardous

Fuels program supports twenty archaeologists throughout the BLM to work on cultural resource compliance for hazardous fuels projects. The Cultural Resource Management program also coordinates with the Wildland Fire Management program to identify and

implement streamlined strategies for accomplishing the

projected cultural resource compliance workload on

hazardous fuels projects. Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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Budget Request

Program Changes

(+/-) $(000) 14,700 +182 FTE 139 +2 The 2004 budget request for the Cultural Resource Management program is $14,700,000 and

139 FTE, a program change of +$182,000 and + 2 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Resource Monitoring, Cultural Resource Management, (+$100,000)- The BLM recognizes

that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s

recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted this insufficiency. The additional funds will contribute to the Resource Protection mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing the percentage of properties inventoried and evaluated. Monitoring of the historical and archaeological resources along the Alpine Loop

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Backcountry Byway in Southwest Colorado, an area that receives in excess of 100,000 visitors annually, is typical of the relatively small projects that would be funded with this program

increase. In this particular case the monitoring will be accomplished in partnership with the San

Juan Mountains Association under their Cultural Site Stewardship program. This program is currently in the last year of a three-year Colorado Historical Society State Historic Fund grant. The program, which will eventually be self-sustaining, has over 50 trained volunteers monitoring

cultural sites in and around Cortez and Pagosa Springs. In 2004, funding will be used to expand the monitoring to historical sites in the Silverton area. Regional community leaders,

cultural and historical resource managers, historians, archaeologists and educators agree that the most effective way to stem losses and preserve the Nation’s rich cultural legacy is through community involvement, such as use of site stewards, and public education. The rest of the increase will enable the BLM’s Cultural Resource Management program to

initiate or continue at least five major monitoring efforts, which could result in hundreds of archaeological and historic sites being protected. In addition to monitoring the Alpine Loop, the Arizona Civil Air Patrol will monitor sites on Perry Mesa and Black Mesa; Site Stewards in Nevada will monitor sites; two California universities will test sites and monitor impacts of recreational activities; and one of the most intact historic ranch houses in southeastern New

Mexico will be monitored for impacts of recreation use and oil and gas development. Monitoring these sites will assure their availability for future generations, a resource base for regional economic development founded on heritage tourism, enhanced recreational and research

opportunities, and more.

Cultural Protection, (+$300,000) - These funds would contribute to the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing the percentage of historic or prehistoric properties stabilized or restored. An example of a project that would be funded

with the proposed increase would be the stabilization of the Tom Kelly Bottle House in Rhyolite, Nevada. This site, listed on the Nevada State Historic Register, is one of the best preserved examples of a style of vernacular architecture using bottles as a building material. Itwas built as a private residence in 1906 and was in almost continuous use until the 1970’s. The Bottle House is one of the prime attractions at Rhyolite, a historic mining town that receives 60,000 to 70,000 visitors annually, although natural deterioration along with inappropriate repairs has

taken its toll. The BLM in Nevada has had architectural and engineering plans for stabilization since 1998, but never had sufficient funds to begin work. The proposed funding would be used

to work with the non-profit Friends of Rhyolite to begin stabilization and leverage Federal

funding. There is support for this project from the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, the town of Beatty, and numerous groups interested in historic preservation. The requested funding increase will also enable the Cultural Resource Management program to

initiate 8 stabilization and protection projects, many of which will involve multiple properties. In addition to stabilizing the Bottle House, the proposed increase will be used to restore damaged

sites in Idaho; stabilize some Chacoan Outliers in New Mexico; inventory and protect Whipple Cave in California; protect and stabilize historic structures in Montana; protect the Watmough

Site in the San Juan Islands of Washington; conduct a paleontology workshop in Wyoming; and

conduct site damage assessments on sites in Utah. Protecting these sites will mean their

availability for future generations, a resource base for regional economic development founded

on heritage tourism, enhanced recreational and research opportunities, and more.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Information Technology, (-$218,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, ITsupport

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. Cultural Resources Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Protect cultural and natural heritage resources. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Cultural Resources: Percent of cultural properties and collections on DOI inventory in good or stable

condition.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Natural Heritage Resources: Percent of

Paleontological localities and collections on DOI

inventory in good or stable condition.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Increase knowledge base of cultural and natural heritage resources managed or influenced by DOI.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) DOI Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources:

Percent historic and prehistoric properties

inventoried.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

DOI Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources:

Percent of paleo localities identified. Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Reduce degradation and protect cultural and natural heritage resources.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Stabilize/Maintain/Restore: Percent historic and

prehistoric properties stabilized, maintained, or restored.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Reduce Risk to Resources: Reduce # of violations of unauthorized use and vandalism. (BLM

Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Increase partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and stakeholder

satisfaction.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002. Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Customer Satisfaction: Customer/stakeholder

satisfaction with stewardship of DOI managed or

influenced cultural and natural heritage resources. 85% 88% 90% 90% +0

Partnerships: Partner satisfaction scores with DOI

on cultural and heritage resource partnerships. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Volunteers: Number of volunteer hours per year

supporting cultural and natural heritage resources. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this Subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Cultural and Paleontological Resources

(acres). 94,100 25,000 81,300 25,000 25,000 +0

Catalog BLM Museum Objects (number). 80,900 75,000 90,600 75,000 75,000 +0

Process Cultural/Paleontology Use Permits

(number). 460 450 460 450 450 +0

Process Cultural and Paleontology Data (number). 460 450 460 450 450 +0

Restore and Protect Cultural/Paleontology

Properties (number). 350 230 340 210 220 +10

Monitor Cultural Properties and Paleontology

Localities (number). 2,690 2,000 2,720 2,000 2,100 +100

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The 2004 budget request for the Wild Horse and Burro program is $29,422,000 and 181 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by protecting cultural and heritage resources. Key intermediate outcome

measures of performance includes increasing the percent of wild horse and burro Herd Management Areas achieving appropriate management levels as specified in the management

plan. Primary output measures of performance to achieve this include increasing the number of

wild horse and burros captured that are adopted (see the “Wild Horse and Burro program

Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM is responsible for managing wild horses and burros on the public rangelands, consistent with BLM's multiple-use

mission. This management takes into consideration natural resources such as wildlife and

vegetation and other uses such as livestock grazing and recreation. With the passage of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, the primary responsibilities of the BLM are

to preserve and protect wild horses and burros and to manage for healthy rangelands. When an

over-population of wild horses and burros exists on the range, the excess animals are removed

and offered to the general public for adoption.

In the third year of a five-year budget strategy with the support of the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board, State and local governments, and interest groups, the BLM continues to implement the “Strategy to Achieve Healthy Rangelands and Viable Herds”. This strategy

identifies management actions to provide for the long-term removal of wild horses and burros, while protecting range and watershed resources, and prescribes the removal of animals from

public lands for achievement of appropriate management levels. Vast wildfires and drought in the last several summers have required higher than anticipated emergency removals. These

acts of nature have resulted in unplanned gathers for those years, and were completed before any planned gathers. This has caused many Herd Management Areas to increase in numbers

of animals.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Adoptions of excess wild horses and burros has remained relatively constant over the last several years and is only slightly less than projected levels. While some gains may be made in the number of animals adopted, the Bureau projects that it may be unable to keep up with the

level of removals needed to achieve appropriate management levels. The Bureau first directs funding to maintaining animals that have already been removed from public lands. After that, any additional funding is allocated for removals and adoptions. The goal for 2004 will be to care

for all horses in holding facilities and still gather enough animals to equal the natural population increase for the year. The BLM is responsible for implementing the Wild Free Foaming Horse and Burro Act by

assuring healthy, viable wild horse and burro populations within habitat management areas at the appropriate management level and by ensuring that animals removed are placed and cared

for appropriately. The Wild Horse and Burro program supports the Administration’s priorities to provide for sustainable, multiple-use of the public lands, and ensure that appropriate attention is directed to both authorizing the use and development of public land resources and necessary

monitoring, inspection and compliance. The Wild Horse and Burro program has been

aggressively striving to communicate openly and frequently with interested citizens groups,

State and local governments, and others in managing the Nation’s public lands and resources through its advisory board, cooperative partnerships with the State of Nevada, and the National Wild Horse and Burro Foundation. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the Wild Horse and Burro program continued implementation of the five-year budget

initiative implemented in 2001 to achieve healthy rangelands and viable wild horse and burro

herds. To stay on schedule with the implementation of this initiative, it was necessary for the BLM to conduct work more efficiently and manage the flow tf animals into and through facilities as efficiently as possible, and to reprogram a total of $2.5 million from other Bureau programs. Performance and major accomplishments in the Wild Horse and Burro program included the

following: Herd Management -

• The Wild Horse and Burro program did not meet the goal of achieving appropriate Management Levels in most cases due to severe drought conditions, wildfires, and litigation that required BLM to gather herd areas that were not scheduled to achieve AML during2002 by removing 1 1 ,000 animals.

• Most of the animals removed during 2002 were within the adoptable age range of 0-5 years

old, and therefore went into short-term holding facilities until adoption. The older animals over 5 years old for which there is no adoption demand, were placed in long-term holding

facilities in Kansas and Oklahoma.

Preparation and Holding -

• Currently, there are 17,000 animals in holding facilities, requiring the need for additional holding facilities. Efforts began to address this need.

• A success story was realized at the Canon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility in Colorado. The Canon City Facility continues to be one of the least expensive facilities in the Bureau to hold wild horses and burros. This was done within the existing budget allocation by grazing Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 67
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications animals on pasture at a reduced fee. Colorado still has a very successful training program

solely funded by the Colorado Department of Corrections. Adoptions

• Nationally, 8,000 animals are placed each year. In 2002, BLM placed 7,646 animals, less than the 8500 planned. The fewer adoptions was largely a result of drought and high hay

prices across much of the West.

• In California, 1,189 animals were placed into private care and maintenance, doubling in 2002 the total number of animals adopted in California over previous years. These

increases are being attributed to a dynamic outreach program and expanding partnerships

with volunteers and volunteer organizations.

• California also achieved a reduction in the costs associated with the adoption program by

reducing unit costs 30 percent (from $817 per animal to $551 per animal).

Marketing - The National Wild Horse and Burro Marketing Team was established to promote

national equine events, and to pursue a more cost effective and efficient national and regional approach to marketing. Team goals are to assist BLM State Offices with promotion of adoptions and equine events through a centralized operation for scheduling and promotion.

• The program participated in the 2002 Winter Olympics Games in Salt Lake by establishing a

learning center at the Nordic events site where several wild horses and burros from

California, Nevada and Utah were available for public viewing. Volunteers from the BLM’s

Wild Horse and Burro Mentoring program gentled the animals.

• The program initiated several enhanced adoption events resulting with a higher level awareness and the adoption of animals into new markets.

• The BLM national program hosted a marketing meeting in 2002 where-in State Public Affairs

staff utilized GIS data and demographics to increase adoptions through better marketing

practices.

• BLM entered into cooperative partnerships with the States of Nevada and Kansas

Department of Corrections to establish wild horse and burro gentling programs using

correctional program inmates.

• Utilizing volunteers, the BLM has expanded its post-adoption success and after-market customer service ten-fold through the adopter mentoring and assistance program.

• BLM hosted the fourth annual Wild Horse and Burro Workshop for the adopters mentoring and assistance program. Attendance and participation more than doubled from the past

year. Public Education and Outreach -

• BLM jointly with the State of Nevada assisted in the establishment of the National Wild Horse and Burro Foundation. The primary purpose of the Foundation is to increase public education about wild horses and burros and to promote successful adoptions.

• BLM, in cooperation with Community Network Television and Earth Cafe developed a 30

minute educational video for cable distribution that aired in 2002.

• The California State Office has successfully incorporated through the outreach program the use of volunteers and volunteer organizations in assisting with the wild horse and burro adoption program. The public has been actively engaged into the adoption program

primarily to assist with post-adoption customer support and mentoring.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, two additional long-term holding facilities will be in place, allowing the wild horse and

burro program the ability to pasture 14,000 wild horses. These two additional facilities can accommodate up to 4,000 younger adoptable animals that will be held and then placed for adoption. Pasturing wild horses at these long-term facilities reduces the unit cost incurred at the preparation and maintenance facilities. This will also allow the preparation facilities to be under

capacity, relieving the higher dollar holding costs and adding additional flexibility to removing

wild horses from the range. Herd Management -

• The BLM plans to remove 7,125 animals but not exceed 8,100 animals.

• Continue to implement scheduled improvements to the wild horse and burro information system for better managing and tracking of animal care and feeding costs, allowing animals

in facilities to be tracked on a weekly basis.

• Continue to apply research fertility control measures (one-shot, one-year effective vaccine) on animals in the high priority HMAs that meet the BLM’s criteria.

• Continue to monitor 72 HMAs to determine the highest priority HMAs for wild horse and

burro removal for upcoming fiscal years.

• Continue to census 58 HMAs to help with establishment of AMLs and prepare for gathering

operations. Preparation and Holding -

• Maintain existing facilities to handle animals coming into the system for preparation and

holding.

• Continue to expand animal health studies in cooperation with APHIS and partner

universities.

• Expand the wild horse and burro gentling programs in cooperation with State correction programs. Focus will be on developing partnerships in the eastern U.S. Adoption -

• The Bureau expects to place 7,600 adoptable animals.

• Continue monthly adoptions at the following BLM holding facilities: Kingman, Arizona;

Lichfield and Ridgecrest, California; Canon City, Colorado; Elm Creek, Nebraska; Reno, Nevada; Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma; Bums, Oregon; Cross Plains, Tennessee; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Rock Springs, Wyoming.

• The Bureau will continue to conduct adoptions through the internet and downlink.

• Continue to direct significant resources toward improved marketing of available animals to maximize the number adopted and minimize the number of animals held in long-term care.

• Assure that a minimum of 95 percent of untitled animals adopted receive care in compliance

with the Private Maintenance and Care Agreements.

• Issue title for 95 percent of the adopted animals within six months of title eligibility.

• Continue monitoring commercial slaughter facilities in the U.S. to assure that no wild horses

are slaughtered illegally.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Marketing -

• Continue to increase and improve marketing efforts focusing on promotion of adoption events through 2003.

• The marketing team will continue to pursue cost effectiveness and efficiencies by utilizing a

regional and national approach to marketing.

• Establish a lead marketing position to improve the overall marketing efforts and increase

adoptions. Public Education -

• In cooperation with the State of Nevada, the BLM will continue to provide assistance and

encouragement to the private Wild Horse and Burro Foundation supporting the wild hourse and burro program with emphasis on helping to successfully adopt more animals. The

foundation will promote and fund a national wild horse and burro show tying in the adopter’s

participation in local and regional shows, using a point system for finalists.

• Continue to expand BLM outreach and educational efforts by producing educational

materials and encouraging partnerships with organizations in developing multi-media

educational programs.

• Continue to expand the wild horse and burro volunteer mentoring program by holding workshops in the Eastern and western U.S.

• Expand outreach and education efforts by participating in equine events, veterinary and

farrier conferences, and conventions and county and State fairs. Research -

• In cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, BLM is currently conducting field trials of broad based application of fertility control.

• In partnership with BRD, BLM will implement a contract to study the next generation fertility control agent with the objective of developing an agent effective for 3+ years.

• Continue to work cooperatively with the Veterinary Services Division of APHIS, in developing research to address animal health and handling issues.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 29,422 -451 FTE 181 0 The 2004 budget request for Wild Horse and Burro program is $29,422,000 and 181 FTE, a program change of -$451,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$451,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 70
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process and in the case of this program the wild horse and burro management system. Wild Horse And Burro Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Protect cultural and natural heritage resources. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of special management areas meeting

their heritage resource objectives under

authorizing legislation. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Manage special management areas

objectives. or natura heritage resource

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wild Horse and Burro Management Areas:

Percent of number of Herd Management Areas

achieving appropriate management levels as

specified in relevant management plans.

38.5% 56.0% 54.0% 63.0% 75.0% +12.0%

Primary Outputs funded by this Subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Establish AMLs for Wild Horses and Burros Herd Management Areas (number). Not Measured

26 13 28 30 +2

Adopt Wild Horses and Burros (number). 7,616 8,500 7,646 7,600 7,600 +0

Prepare/Hold Wild Horses and Burros (number

feed days). N/A 3,072,772 5,772,814 5,717,000 6,500,000 +783,000 Gather/Remove Wild Horses and Burros

(number) * 13,319 12,779 12,029 7,125 7,200 +75

Conduct Census of Wild Horse and Burro Herd

Areas (number). 106 88 85 58 60 +2

Monitor Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management

Areas (number). 151 142 173 72 70 -2 Conduct Wild Horse and Burro Compliance

Inspections (number). 5,449 5,469 6,285 4,600 4,600 +0 As part of the 5 year strategy BLM planned a relatively high level of removal in 2002 In 2002, emergency gathers were done at the expense of planned gathers and at earlier points in the year than originally planned.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity:' ' " Wildlife ' "*' ••• *«•**»•and.... Fisheries - r.-.i, . . ,.l, .... Management ...

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FTE 293 279 0 +2 281 +2 Activity Description

The primary focus of the Wildlife and Fisheries Management activity is to ensure sound management and protection of diverse habitats while providing for environmentally responsible

recreation and commercial uses. BLM’s Wldlife and Fisheries Management activity funds programs and staff that provide overall management policy and direction for wildlife and fish habitats on public lands. Management actions related to federally listed threatened, endangered, or proposed fish, wildlife and rare plant resources are funded in a separate activity. This activity supports the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by improving the health of watersheds and sustaining biological communities. The fisheries and wildlife programs strive to restore and maintain proper function conditions in BLM-managed riparian, wetland, and upland systems while providing suitable conditions for biological communities to flourish. BLM-managed lands provide habitat for the largest number of fish and wildlife species of any

single Federal agency. In addition to managing more fish and wildlife habitat than any other Federal agency, BLM lands are some of the most ecologically diverse habitats in North America. No other agency is responsible for lands that cover as many ecological communities

over such a large geographic area. BLM manages the majority of some of America’s premier western landscapes that include the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts in the Southwest, the sagebrush ecosystem in the intermountain States, the northern and central short-grass prairies grasslands, and nearly 55 million acres of forest and woodland habitats. This activity funds fish and wildlife inventories and supports proactive habitat restoration and

conservation activities, mainly through a variety of partnerships, including challenge grants managed by the National Fish and Wldlife Foundation. In addition, these programs play an

active role in developing and implementing conservation plans for at-risk species such as the Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 72
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications inland cutthroat trout, salmon and steelhead trout, the sage grouse, prairie dogs, and lesser

prairie chickens. BLM wildlife and fisheries specialists work closely with Federal and State

partners that have shared responsibilities for management of fish and wildlife resources.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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The 2004 budget request for the Wildlife Management program is $ 22,423,000 and 192 FTE. The BLM’s wildlife management program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from

the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by sustaining biological communities on BLM-managed

and influenced lands and waters. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include

increasing acres and stream-miles restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions

consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable requirements. In 2004, the BLM will focus on increasing the number of wetland acres

inventoried and the number of species populations monitored (see “Wildlife Management

Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 262 million acres that include many of the Nation’s most ecologically diverse

wildlife habitat. Bureau-managed land supports over 3,000 species of big game, waterfowl,

shorebirds, reptiles, amphibians, and non-game

mammals.

The BLM’s Wildlife Management program will continue to emphasize support of the BLM’s

land use planning priorities and the development

of conservation plans for species at-risk, including the Gunnison and greater sage

grouse; Columbia spotted frog; pygmy rabbit; white-tailed, black-tailed, and Gunnison prairie dogs, and associated habitats.

Key wildlife areas are those areas that contain

significant habitat values for a particular group of Colorado's Blanca Wetlands are home to many species of birds, including 21 special

status species. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 74
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications species, such as big game winter ranges, raptor nesting concentration areas, and wetland

habitats for waterfowl and shorebirds. Many of the established National Conservation Areas

and National Monuments are important to wildlife. However, the majority of key wildlife habitats are found outside of these special management areas, at places such as:

• California - Fort Ord and the upper Sacramento River ecosystems.

• California - Cosumnes Preserve and Dos Palmas.

• Colorado - Blanca wetlands.

• Idaho - Chilly Slough’s riparian and wetland ecosystems.

• Wyoming - largest big game wintering areas in the United States. A portion of Wyoming has been compared to the Serengeti for the large numbers of deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope

that concentrate in the region during the winter and early spring. In some years, the area

contains over 500,000 big game animals. Sagebrush and Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation - During 2004, the Wildlife Management

program will focus on the development of comprehensive, state-level sage grouse habitat conservation strategies that link to the BLM’s Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy. These strategies will be developed in close cooperation with state-led sage grouse conservation

planning efforts that are currently underway through an agreement with the Western Association

of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Great Basin Restoration Initiative - In 2004, BLM will continue to support the Great Basin

Restoration Initiative as part of its overarching efforts described above for both the sagebrush and sage grouse strategies. Migratory Bird Conservation - In 2004, BLM will initiate implementation of several actions designed to ensure compliance with the national MOU for migratory birds. The Wildlife Management program in 2004 will also support numerous BLM management

objectives, such as maintaining and restoring at-risk ecosystems; providing for environmentally

responsible recreation and commercial activities; providing technical assistance; and

understanding the condition of public lands. Program activities will emphasize monitoring,

restoration, and maintenance of natural communities to benefit native species, and ecosystem

function and processes. These activities promote healthy ecosystems to meet rangeland health, forest health, and wetland goals, and fulfill congressionally mandated goals (FLPMA, NEPA,

ESA). The primary emphasis of the wildlife program in 2004 is to maintain native species and

their habitats in order to prevent extinctions and the listing of species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

• In Alaska, BLM’s wildlife program also has significant Federal subsistence program

responsibilities that other BLM States do not experience. Support is provided for Regional Subsistence Advisory Councils, population monitoring efforts, and development of regulations. A significant portion of Alaska has yet to be inventoried, although the Alaska

digital earth cover initiative has been highly successful in providing a digital base of resources.

• The BLM in New Mexico is a cooperator along with the U.S. Forest Service and the New

Mexico Department of Game and Fish in a statewide Sikes Act program. This program

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications brings into the BLM field offices over $400,000 annually to implement projects for the

protection, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife habitats. This program has been in effect statewide since 1991, and has resulted in the long-term enhancement offish, wildlife, and their habitats. The projects include: prescribed fires, water catchments, watershed and

riparian enhancement (salt cedar removal, gabions placement, riparian fencing), and

monitoring and surveys. 2002 Program PerformanceAccomplishments

* Overall, BLM field units significantly out-performed their planned work in 2002 in this subactivity. Increased accomplishments in shrub and grassland inventory as well as wildlife and plant inventories were primarily due to increased emphasis on conservation planning in the sagebrush steppe and prairie grassland biomes. Both regions have been focal points for plant and animal inventories for sage grouse, swift fox, black-tailed prairie dogs and other priority species and habitats. A significant amount of this work has been accomplished under

cooperative agreements with State wildlife agencies. Similar increases in acres of terrestrial habitat and past wildlife treatments monitored were due to continuing emphasis on completing rangeland health standard evaluations, particularly in the areas such as Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Montana that contain the majority of habitat for at-risk species. The modest

reduction in the number of species populations monitored was due to a higher priority placed by

field units on completing habitat evaluations and treatments. The modest increase in shrub

treatments applied was due to increased acres treated primarily as a result of post wild fire rehabilitation efforts where restoring wildlife habitat was a key objective of the project. During 2002, more wildlife projects were maintained than planned due to increased

opportunities to work cooperatively with State wildlife agencies and private conservation

partners.

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Wildlife Management program included the following: Sagebrush and Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation - The BLM manages over 50 million acres of sagebrush ecosystem, a little more than half of the remaining sagebrush habitat in the

U.S. Over the past two centuries, roughly 50 percent of historical sagebrush habitat has been

lost to agriculture conversion, invasion by exotic weeds, roads, and urban development that continue to plague the long-term health of the sagebrush ecosystem. Aggressive proactive management to maintain and enhance this important wildlife habitat is needed to reverse these

trends. Hundreds of species of plants and animals are dependent on sagebrush habitat for their survival. Examples include mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, and bighorn. Other species such as the Brewer’s and sage sparrow, loggerhead shrike, sage grouse and pygmy rabbits are found exclusively in the sagebrush ecosystem.

• In Colorado, BLM completed six local conservation plans for the Gunnison’s sage grouse, and two conservation plans for the Greater sage grouse, along with active participation in a statewide sage grouse conservation planning effort led by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. BLM is also working closely with the Colorado on sage-grouse research (nesting, migration, predation) and in augmenting Gunnison sage grouse populations.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• In 2002, Idaho BLM worked with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to improve

understanding of sage-grouse distribution, seasonal movements and habitat status in Idaho. Cooperative efforts to develop a sage-grouse population and habitat database continued by documenting all historic and current population data. In addition, habitat mapping along with

identifying population strongholds and isolated populations were almost completed. This

information, once completed, will be posted on a SAGEMAP website.

• In Oregon, BLM has established a Sage Grouse and Sagebrush Habitat Conservation Team

to craft a comprehensive set of planning guidelines for sage grouse and sagebrush habitats. The team consists of State and Federal agencies, private landowners, conservation groups and academics. BLM is a major player in this effort. Paramount in the group's charter is that the document will cover not only sage grouse, but sage-steppe habitat and associated

wildlife species.

• In Wyoming, BLM has been participating in the development of a statewide conservation

plan since July 2000. The statewide working group completed a draft of the plan in July 2002. Wyoming BLM has also recently completed a mid-scale habitat map (Wyoming Sage- Grouse Habitat Planning Map) and has provided the final map to all field offices. This map

should be available to the public shortly via the Wyoming BLM web page and the SAGEMAP website. Great Basin Restoration Initiative - In 2000, the BLM, in cooperation with many partners,

initiated the Great Basin Restoration Initiative in recognition of restoration needs resulting from

long-term habitat changes, including the 1999 wildfires that burned over 1.7 million acres in the Great Basin of Nevada and western Utah as well as portions of Idaho and Oregon. Conservation of Prairie Grasslands - The BLM manages between 10 and 15 million acres of short and mixed grass prairie ecosystem in a seven-State area that extends from Canada to Mexico. No other Federal agency manages as much prairie grassland ecosystem as the BLM.

Prairie Grasslands on BLM-managed lands support 136 species of birds, mammals,

amphibians, and reptiles and 42 species of plants considered to be sensitive. Major threats in this region include loss of native grasslands to land conversion for agriculture, urban

development, invasion by exotic species, and altered fire regimes. The BLM is working on a

multiple species conservation strategy for BLM-managed lands within the entire prairie region.

• Wyoming BLM is participating in the development of the Northern Prairie and Grasslands

Conservation Plan. Recommendations made through this planning effort will be applied to land use and activity plans.

• Wyoming BLM is also developing programmatic biological assessments for all threatened or endangered species in resource areas located within the Great Plains. This process will provide a more cost-effective tool for incorporating species information into all land management decisions. The BLM, in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey-Biological Resources Division is also compiling available land cover mapping data and other related regional data sets to facilitate broad-to-mid-scale analysis. Similar to SageMap, this effort is called PrairieMap and is available to the public. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 77
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Migratory Bird Conservation - The BLM’s Wildlife Program is actively involved in developing and implementing several national or international bird conservation initiatives, including

Partners-ln-Flight, the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and the U.S. Colonial Waterbird Conservation Plan. Collectively, these

plans are being coordinated under the auspices of the North American Bird Conservation

initiative. The BLM manages more bird habitat than any other agency, including some of the most threatened habitats in the U.S. Examples include wetlands that are critical to waterfowl and shorebirds; riparian areas that provide nesting, foraging, and migration corridors for over 400 songbirds; and grasslands from Canada to Mexico that support a large number of land

birds, including the long-billed curlew, McCown’s longspur, and several at-risk or federally listed species such as the mountain plover and Baird’s sparrow.

• In 2002, Arizona partners completed data acquisition for the first ever breeding bird atlas for the State. This is the culmination of seven years of species occurrence data. The data will be summarized and made ready for publication in 2003. BLM is a major contributor to this

effort, both in monetary contributions and volunteer labor collecting the information. Other accomplishments for 2002 include the following:

• The Alaska digital land cover initiative, started in 1992, has been highly successful in inventorying 140 million acres at a cost of $0.70 per acre. The Wildlife Management

program has been a major contributor to the land cover projects because of responsibilities

for wildlife and fish habitat and Federal subsistence

• An intern from the Chicago Botanical Garden mapped and inventoried aspen stands on

public lands in northeastern California. The project was coordinated with FWS and other

partners using a universal protocol. Information was collected for use in all aspects of the

planning process, including the Northeast California Biological Assessment, sage grouse

conservation plan, and activity plans associated with the National Fire Plan.

• BLM’s Eastern States Office continued efforts to restore the Jupiter Inlet Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Florida. Major habitat restoration work included the burning of decadent vegetation and weed removal to improve the rare Florida scrub habitat that provides for a number of local special status species indigenous to Florida.

• BLM field offices in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah have continued reintroduction and

habitat improvement programs for bighorn sheep populations. In addition, the BLM

continues to work closely with State wildlife agencies in reintroducing bighorn sheep into

their historic habitats.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following:

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Sagebrush and Sage Grouse Habitat Restoration - BLM will develop a comprehensive BLM

Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy for BLM-managed lands. The focus of BLM’s Sage

Grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy will be to identify risks and threats across the range of the grouse; develop national, regional and state-level strategies for addressing these risks; and

initiate conservation actions in concert with State conservation planning efforts that are currently underway. Conservation of Prairie Grasslands- The Bureau will continue to focus on the development of a multiple species conservation strategy for grassland habitats and species. During 2003, a

prototype assessment for the Northern Great Plains, a 105 million acre region covering eastern Montana, the western Dakota’s, and portions of northeastern Wyoming will be completed. The

assessment will facilitate BLM land use planning efforts, as well as conservation planning for

prairie dogs, sage grouse, mountain plovers and other species of concern in the region. Also in 2003, BLM will initiate similar analysis for the central and short-grass prairies in Colorado, New

Mexico, and portions of Arizona. Lesser Prairie Chicken Conservation • BLM is implementing a collaborative conservation

planning process for lesser prairie chicken and associated habitats in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This process will build upon a successful model approach that BLM has already implemented in the Roswell field office for which the BLM was recognized at the 2002 North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Dallas, Texas. Lesser prairie chickens have been

declining in New Mexico for several years and there is increasing concern that this species will be listed under the ESA.

Migratory Bird Conservation - BLM will continue to work with a large coalition of Federal and

State agencies and non-Federal conservation organizations on migratory bird conservation

issues. BLM has also been actively involved in supporting the Intermountain West, the Northern Great Plains, Central Valley, and Pacific Coast Joint Ventures as well as State PartnerslnFlight and regional shorebird conservation planning efforts. Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

. . 2004 Program

: Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 22,423 +151 FTE 192 +1 The 2004 budget request for Wildlife Management is $22,423,000 and 192 FTE, a program change of +$151,000 and +1 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Resource Monitoring, (+$250,000) - The BLM recognizes that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted this insufficiency. Resource protection enhancements require long-term, large-scale, cumulative effects monitoring to measure the Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 79
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications effects of management of all programs and authorized uses over a long time. Monitoring wildlife and fish habitat is essential to creating habitat conditions in which biological communities will flourish. Increased funding for monitoring will be applied towards the following projects:

• Alaska will develop and provide Geographical Information Systems products to land managers to examine land health. GIS products include land cover, hydrography, elevation, and watershed spatial data sets.

• In California, the Cosumnes River Preserve Partnership cooperatively share management of lands and supervision of employees on the project. In 2004, on behalf of the partnership, 500 acres of habitat will be inventoried by the BLM Preserve Manager. Data will be used to manage the preserve more effectively.

• The Gunnison Basin in Colorado supports the only remaining viable population of Gunnison Sage Grouse. Additionally, the basin supports the endangered southwestern willow

flycatcher. Increased funding will support monitoring of sage grouse as specified in the 1995 Gunnison Sage Grouse Conservation Plan.

• Bat populations continue to decline as more habitat is destroyed. As their natural habitat declines, bats have shifted to using mine shafts and adits as roosting sires. Colorado will use increased funding to inventory and monitor bat populations in abandoned mines and

construct bat friendly gates to protect human safety while allowing the bats ingress and

egress into these important habitats.

• Montana will use increased funding to conduct two raptor nesting surveys for golden eagles, northern goshawks, ferruginous hawks, Swainson’s hawks, peregrine falcon, and others. The inventory and monitoring data provide a baseline for examining population changes

over time with respect to increased commercial activities.

• Habitat monitoring will be conducted in Nevada to evaluate crucial big game, critical sage

grouse, and special status species habitats. Five hundred thousand acres of terrestrial habitat will be assessed.

• Baseline inventory will occur in the following five Research Natural Areas in Oregon:

Benjamin, Forest Creeks, Horse Ridge, Powell Butte, and The Island. Long-term monitoring

in RNAs is important to scientifically describe the major plant communities for which the areas were designated.

• The Upper Sevier River in Utah has been categorized as a Category I High Priority Watershed as part of the Clean Water Action Plan. This river and associated uplands

provide habitat for the Utah prairie dog, Bonneville cutthroat trout, sage grouse, and Autumn

buttercup. As restoration actions are implemented, it will be necessary to monitor these

species to determine impacts to threatened and endangered species.

• Wyoming will conduct long-term studies on aspen communities, ferruginous hawks, and

mountain plovers. This data will be used to create computer models that will provide

information to managers for use in making management decisions.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Protection (National Landscape Conservation System Restoration), ($200,000) - The mission of the NLCS is to conserve and manage nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, scientific, and social values for the benefit of current and future generations. BLM will use this funding increase to support the Resource

Protection mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by enhancing or restoring upland and riparian habitats.

• Las Cienegas NCA and Vermillion Cliffs NM, Arizona - Efforts will maintain and

restore upland and riparian habitat for wildlife

in these three areas. Funding will also be used to acquire baseline data for wildlife and

support scientific research. Birds of Prey NCA, Idaho - This NCA was

established to provide conservation,

protection, and restoration of raptor populations and habitats. The NCA contains 500,000 acres of public land that supports the densest known raptor nesting population in North America. This project will focus on

habitat restoration in areas with Off Highway

Vehicle damage.

Research projects help the BLM to acquire

information that is necessary for making management decisions.

• Steens Mountain CMPA, Oregon- The east slope of the Steens Mountain will be restored

with native grasses, forbs, and shrubs to create a more healthy and productive ecosystem. These native species will enhance big game habitat, soil stability and watershed

improvement. Information Technology, (-$299,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wildlife Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on 1 waters in a manner consistent with obligations regardini

301 managed and influenced lands and

the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actua 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of species of management concern that are managed to self-sustaining levels, in cooperation with affected States and others, as

defined in approved management plans. 'Species of management concern include Federal and State listed species and BLMdefined special status species.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

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Establish

Initial Target N/A

Percent of acres/miles/sites achieving desired

wildlife habitat conditions as specified in management plans. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

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Establish

Initial Target N/A E

ntermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biolog cal communities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Habitat Restoration: Acres and stream miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with

applicable substantive and procedural

requirements of State and Federal water law:Miles Acres 714 610 610 630 650 +20

13,800 9,500 6,350 9,500 9,500 +0

lritermediate Outcome Goal 3: Improve information and assessments for decision-ma ting. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of acres of BLM

lands and waters with current resource management plans in place that include

condition objectives for biological communities. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of populations managed or influenced by DOI [BLM] for which

current condition (e.g., quality/quantity) and

trend is known.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Shrub/Grasslands/PJ (acres). 2,892,000 963,000 3,092,000 2,350,000 2,300,000 -50,000

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 1,000 44,000 44,000 50,000 50,000 +0

Inventory Lakes/Wetland Areas (acres). 350 250 250 0 200 +200

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 6,687,000 5,364,000 6,747,000 4,800,000 4,800,000 +0

Apply Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 628,000 70,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 +0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 130 120 175 130 130 +0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 570 620 810 600 600 +0

Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 800 400 500 500 500 +0

Apply Lake/Wetland Treatments (acres). 100 2,250 2,250 3,150 2,200 -950

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 30 10 10 10 10 +0

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 30 30 35 30 30 +0

Implement Species Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 5 20 20 25 25 +0

Evaluate Weed Treatments (acres). 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 +0

Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat (acres). 10,200 7,400 8,400 4,500 4,000 -500

Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat (miles). 0 40 40 50 50 +0

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat (acres). 15,992,000 8,054,000 11,542,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 +0

Monitor Species Populations (number). 990 1,860 1,620 1,500 1,575 +75

Monitor Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 74,100 163,000 168,400 215,000 215,000 +0

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The 2004 budget request for the Fisheries Management program is $11,869,000 and 89 FTE. The Fisheries Management program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by sustaining biological communities on BLM-managed and

influenced lands and waters. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing acres and stream-miles restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable requirements (see “Fisheries Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages lands that directly affect over 117,000 miles of fish-bearing streams and 3

million acres of reservoirs and natural lakes. Fish-bearing waters on BLM lands are diverse, ranging from isolated desert springs harboring populations of rare and unique fishes, to areas of large interior Columbia River tributaries supporting anadromous and resident fishes of exceptional regional and national value. These waters also support subsistence fisheries that sustain Native American cultural-traditional heritage, as well as fisheries providing recreational opportunities for the burgeoning human population of the western United States. The Fisheries Management program provides support to all BLM’s land use activities, most notably grazing and rangeland management and energy development. The Fisheries Management program

also supports substantive proactive habitat restoration and conservation activities, mainly through challenge cost-share partnerships with Federal, State and non-governmental

organizations. Columbia River Salmon Recovery - The current Federal effort to recover salmon in the Columbia Basin began in 1994, when a Federal court invalidated the biological opinion developed for the Federal Columbia River Power System. The resulting recovery strategy, completed in 2000, is an aggressive "no breach" strategy that does not call for breaching the lower four Snake River dams. This recovery strategy has two parts. The first is an FCRPS

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biological opinion, to be implemented by the Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power

Administration, and the Bureau of Reclamation (the "Action Agencies"). The biological opinion by itself, however, was determined by the National Marine Fisheries Service to be insufficient to avoid jeopardy to salmon. NMFS determined that off-site mitigation (the improving of salmon

survival in other life stages) was needed to make up for the high levels of mortality at the hydro

projects. The second part of the recovery strategy included a conceptual recovery plan (called the All H Paper) that was developed by a larger group of Federal agencies. Taken together, NMFS determined that these two strategies (known as the FCRPS Biological Opinion and the

All H Paper) were determined to avoid jeopardy. As a major land manager in the Columbia Basin, the BLM participated in development of the All H Paper. The Bureau agreed to implement specific actions as funding allowed. These actions included maintaining strong aquatic protection strategies throughout the basin, adjusting ongoing activities that were a detriment to salmon, and, in the short term, accelerating

restoration in seven priority subbasins. The BLM currently spends approximately $10.8 million

in salmon restoration efforts in the Columbia Basin, with that funding provided from the Oregon

and California Grant Lands appropriation, the Wildland Fire Management appropriation, several

subactivities in the Management of Lands and Resources appropriation, including the Fisheries Management program, and Title II funds under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000. Clean Water and Watershed Restoration - The Clean Water Act of 1987, as amended,

establishes objectives to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s water. Riparian and wetland areas are key components of retaining and releasing clean water for downstream users. The BLM places a high priority on the sustainable management and improvement of riparian and wetlands systems and uplands. Funding for the

Fisheries Management program in 2004 will support efforts to enhance clean water, conserve and restore native fisheries habitat, restore flood plain function, reduce non-native vegetation, and remove roads causing sedimentation. Following are examples of the types of projects that

will receive funding in 2004:

• BLM Alaska will conduct watershed assessments that will provide baseline data on the

following watershed factors: meteorological; surface water; ground water; physical and

chemical processes, erosion; soils; runoff; vegetation types; and geology.

• Erosion in Mattie and Wood Canyons within the Las Cienegas NCA in Arizona is contributing to destruction of habitat of two endangered fish species in Cienega Creek. BLM

Arizona will evaluate, design, construct, and maintain erosion control structures in these two

canyons.

• The Blanca Wetlands in Colorado is recognized as a nationally significant shorebird site that provides habitat for shorebirds as well as federally listed and sensitive species of plants and

animals. Funding will contribute to the annual maintenance and operation of the Blanca Wetlands and maintenance of the existing wells. Current partners include the Colorado Duck Stamp, Duck’s Unlimited, Colorado Wetlands Initiative, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

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• The Lemhi River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Limit Implementation Plan requires Idaho BLM to monitor certain aspects of the Lemhi River, including surveys for threatened and

endangered fish and resident fish species; core sampling; and streambank stability monitoring. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is a principle partner for this project.

• Montana BLM will expand riparian condition assessments to include macroinvertebrate sampling to determine if there is a correlation between riparian areas in proper functioning

condition and macroinvertebrate species occurrence.

• The South Fork of the Little Humboldt In Nevada is a Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery

stream. In 2004, BLM will maintain exclosure fences which will provide increased flows, reduced temperature fluctuations, reduced runoff and sedimentation, and increased riparian cover to this important aquatic habitat.

• In Oregon, the Deep Creek Watershed project will improve and stabilize stream segments

through stream bank stabilization, restoration of the flood plain, installation of fish passages, and fish screening projects. Through project implementation, creeks within this watershed

will likely return to proper functioning condition and prevent the need to federally list the

interior redband trout.

• Wyoming BLM will maintain projects that directly affect water quality of creeks throughout

the State.

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In most cases, the Fisheries Management program accomplishments were close to planned

units for the majority of primary program elements. Unexpected additional opportunities and

accomplishments were realized in the completion of watershed assessments. Accomplishments in lake and wetland treatments were significantly less than planned units. Specific reasons for discrepancies between target and planned lake and wetland treatments

include unplanned and shifting priorities related to fire and external factors.

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Fisheries Management program included the following:

• In Arizona, BLM completed the 10-year Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement program. In partnership with Anglers United, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Reclamation, FWS, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and California Department of Fish and Game, the Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement program provided 875 acres of permanent underwater fish habitat, 6 shoreline public fishing access points, and associated facilities. Two endangered fish populations were also augmented with hatchery raised fish. Besides the efforts of personnel affiliated with the above organizations, over 175,000 hours of volunteer labor were used to complete the Lake Havasu project.

• BLM staff engaged in stream and upland restoration activities on Three Mile Creek, in southwestern Utah. BLM and the U.S. Forest Service in partnership with the Utah Division

of Wildlife Resources, Utah Power and Light, and local Boy Scouts initiated a project to Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 86
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications develop the Three Mile Riparian Demonstration Area. Three Mile Creek is severely degraded by road impacts, past grazing practices, and natural flooding events. Fisheries and riparian objectives in this multi-disciplinary project included improving fish habitat for native Colorado River cutthroat, a Utah species of concern; increasing the aesthetic and

recreational value of the area; and using the area for riparian research and education. Management actions in the project included: prescribed bums and seeding to improve

vegetation diversity and forage production; fencing creek bottoms to control livestock use of the riparian area; tree and shrub planting to increase stream shading; installation of a fish barrier to exclude non-native salmonid species; and adjustment of the year-long grazing system to a seasonal grazing prescription to prevent seasonal deterioration of the riparian area. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM will focus on the following projects:

• National emphasis will remain on management of salmonids and associated habitats in the

Pacific Northwest, where the Bureau continues to manage the majority of the habitat

identified as important for the persistence, survival, and recovery of anadromous species. Current priorities include: Columbia River salmon; PACFISH/INFISH Policy Implementation;

essential fish habitat; and ESA Section 7 Consultation regarding herbicidal use for noxious weed control.

• State and field office fisheries staff are coordinating

with other Federal agencies, Trout Unlimited, and

the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in refocusing the Bring Back the Natives program and

on several conservation strategies and agreements

for inland cutthroat trout sub-species. Efforts will continue on conservation and recovery planning

efforts on inland cutthroat trout species (and other

native fishes) to help restore species listed as

threatened or endangered and proactively plan

efforts to prevent further listings of additional species

units. Fisheries biologists continue to engage FISHNET partners on emerging issues, including

recreational fishing on western lands and factors

affecting professional fisheries workforce demographics.

• The BLM will continue to develop new techniques to assess land and watershed condition through biomonitoring of aquatic resources to support

the development of conservation and recovery strategies for aquatic dependent species; and to identify land uses and patterns in land use activities affecting aquatic resource

condition. The biomonitoring effort will provide the quantitative framework for conducting

multi-scale analyses of aquatic condition. This includes integrating of local and regional information to address cumulative effects within aquatic resources across landscapes.

BLM is partnering with Trout Unlimited, a

leading national aquatic resource

organization, to evaluate the effects of land use and habitat fragmentation on Lahontan

cutthroat trout in Maggie Creek, northeastern Nevada.

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• Clean Water and Watershed Restoration funding will be used to support habitat restoration and conservation projects focusing on native fishes. The projects include the Deep Creek Watershed Restoration project in Oregon, which will improve and stabilize stream segments and riparian habitats to enhance instream habitat for native salmonid and non-salmonid

fishes; and the Riparian-Biomonitoring project in Montana, which will relate riparian habitat assessments to indicators of aquatic condition to establish methodologies for developing

integrated and objective assessments of land use activity effects. The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that have been and will continue to be funded in the Fisheries Management program:

• BLM in Montana is moving forward with implementation of a conservation agreement for westslope cutthroat trout (the only native trout in Montana), a BLM sensitive species that has been proposed for Federal listing as threatened. The conservation strategy provides standards and guidelines for resource management to avoid the loss of remaining pure

populations of westslope cutthroat trout.

• In Nevada, BLM continues the recovery of high priority populations of Lahontan cutthroat

trout in the Great Basin by maintaining and restoring riparian/aquatic habitats that support

the trout. Through interagency agreements, the BLM staff collect stream flow information on

the Marys River basin to provide data critical for assessing the success of implementing improved livestock grazing systems on stream flows within the watershed. Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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(+/-) $(000) 11,869 +118 FTE 89 +1 The 2004 budget request for the Fisheries Management program is $1 1,869,000 and 89 FTE, a program change of +$1 18,000 and +1 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Resource Monitoring, (+$250,000) - The BLM recognizes that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted this insufficiency. Resource protection enhancements require long-term, large-scale, cumulative effects monitoring to measure the

effects of management of all programs and authorized uses over time. Cumulative effects monitoring will help to determine if changes are needed in management to reach land use plan

objectives. Monitoring fish habitat is essential to creating habitat conditions in which biological communities will flourish; enhancing the program’s information base; implementing or modifying management practices; and providing technical assistance to the BLM’s numerous partners. Following are monitoring projects that will be implemented with increased funding: Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 88
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• Field data from past aquatic projects has accumulated in various field offices in Alaska. With increased funding, the data will be organized and processed into the Aquatic Resources Information Management System. This project will update the ARIMS and allow

for greater sharing of data with other Federal, State, and local agencies.

• In Alaska, increased funding will provide support for GIS projects and spatial data sets such

as land cover, hydrography, and watersheds, and to provide maintenance on data systems

such as ARIMS.

• Aquatic monitoring in Colorado’s Gunnison Basin will be conducted. Gunnison Basin

riparian areas provide habitat for bald eagles, southwestern willow flycatcher, and a variety of neotropical migratory birds. Additionally, some of the rivers and streams have the

potential of becoming gold medal fisheries. Monitoring of this important habitat is not only

ecologically important, but economically too.

• The BLM will inventory lands managed by the Missoula Field Office to determine the presence of special status amphibians. If species are found, conservation measures would

be incorporated into land use and activity plans to ensure compliance with BLM’s policy that special status species must be managed in a way that will not cause a species to be listed.

• In Southwest Montana, aquatic inventories will be completed on three miles of streams to assess habitat quality and identify areas for reintroductions of westslope cutthroat trout.

• Nevada BLM and the Nevada Division of Wildlife will cost-share a project to inventory fish populations and riparian and stream habitat conditions on streams in northeast Nevada.

This information is essential for managing habitat for the federally threatened Lahontan

cutthroat trout.

• The BLM will expand aquatic macro invertebrate sampling to determine stream health in riparian areas in Nevada. This is one component of BLM’s “Aquatic Indicators of Land

Condition” project to integrate data of distribution and diversity of aquatic fauna with land

status information to define key factors affecting watershed condition.

• Nevada will continue to collect stream flow information from stream gages located in the Upper Humboldt Basin, Marys River sub-basin. This data is critical for determining the

effect and the amount of irrigation diversion and assessing the impacts of grazing systems

occurring within the watershed.

• BLM will monitor the effectiveness of restoration projects being implemented on the Sevier

River. Increased funding will allow BLM to study these effects. The Upper Sevier River Sub-basin is designated as a Category I High Priority Watershed under the Clean Water

Action Plan. The north end of the sub-basin is on the State of Utah 303(d) list of impaired

waters. The Sevier River provides habitat for the following listed or special status species: Utah prairie dog, Bonneville cutthroat trout, sage grouse, and Autumn buttercup. Information Technology, (-$132,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the natonal level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. Fisheries Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

waters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of acres/miles/sites achieving desired

conditions as specified in management plans. (BLM Measure)

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

1 ntermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Habitat Restoration: Acres and stream miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable substantive and procedural requirements of State and Federal water law:Miles Acres 714 610 610 630 650 +20

13,800 9,500 6,350 9,500 9,500 +0 Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Improve information and assessments for decision-making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent of acres of DOI

lands and waters with current resource management plans in place that include

condition objectives for biological communities. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of populations managed or influenced by DOI [BLM] for which

current condition (e g., quality/quantity) and trend

is known.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory water resources (number). 15 160 160 150 150 +0

Complete watershed assessments (acres). 0 300 5,300 0 0 +0

Inventory Shrub/Grasslands/PJ (acres). 244,000 0 0 200,000 0 -200,000

Inventory Lakes/Wetland Areas (acres). 4,500 3,100 3,800 3,700 3,600 -100

Inventory Streams/Riparian Areas (miles). 500 500 500 500 500 +0

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 10,000 800 800 0 0 +0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 5 2 3 5 0 -5 Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 5 10 10 5 0 -5 Apply Lake/Wetland Treatments (acres). 3,650 2,475 540 800 670 -130 Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 65 85 80 175 130 -45 Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 45 85 80 75 75 +0

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian Projects (number). 70 70 95 75 100 +25

Implement Species Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 5 20 15 25 20 -5 Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat (acres). 2,800 2,350 2,350 2,500 3,000 +500

Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat (miles). 600 800 910 1,400 1,000 -400

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat (acres). 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 +0

Monitor Species Populations (number). 200 230 230 200 230 +30

Monitor water resources (number). 130 110 110 100 100 +0

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The 2004 budget request for the Threatened and Endangered Species Management program is $21,831,000 and 187 FTE. The Threatened and Endangered Species Management activity supports the Resource

Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by sustaining biological communities on BLM-managed and influenced lands and waters. Key intermediate outcome

measures of performance include increasing acres and stream-miles restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and

consistent with applicable requirements (see the Threatened and Endangered Species Performance Summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 262 million acres of public land, primarily located in 12 western states, that are known to contain at least 306 federally listed or proposed species and over 1500 BLMdefined sensitive species. BLM lands provide diverse habitat for wildlife, fish, and plants, ranging from arctic tundra to isolated desert springs harboring populations of rare species. These diverse BLM lands contain rare plants and animals as well as native plant communities of

significant national value. The major thrust of the Threatened and Endangered Species Management activity is to ensure that the BLM meets its obligation under Section 7(a) (1) and

Section 7(a) (2) of the Endangered Species Act. This entails activities that protect and enhance

special status species and their habitats, such as inventorying and monitoring; developing broad

scale conservation strategies or implementing recovery plan tasks, as well as screening BLM

actions to determine whether it is necessary to initiate a Section 7 consultation. The Threatened and Endangered Species Management activity supports and ensures the timely implementation of all BLM land use activities and programs such as oil and gas, recreation, timber and vegetation management, fire risk reduction programs, land use planning, livestock grazing, and a variety of other actions in a manner that furthers the BLM multiple use mandate

as well as the conservation objectives of the Endangered Species Act and the BLM Manual.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications BLM lands support 306 federally listed species, more that any other Federal agency. These

lands are particularly critical for endangered species such as the Sonoran pronghorn antelope, which is unique to the Sonoran Desert of North America and currently exists in only three subpopulations: two in Sonora, Mexico and one in Arizona. The Arizona

population has experienced a substantial decline from an estimated 150 pronghorn in 1998 to less than 35 pronghorn in 2002. BLM lands provide the best opportunity for Sonoran pronghorn antelope recovery

actions in the United States.

BLM land provides the best opportunity for Sonoran pronghorn

antelope recovery actions

in the United States. the black-footed ferret.

The Threatened and Endangered Species Management activity works

cooperatively with State fish and wildlife agencies, State heritage programs, commodity and environmental

groups, other Federal agencies, and non- government organizations to protect and enhance special status species on BLMmanaged land. The cooperative work of many partners working to recover the black- footed ferret is an excellent example of an

endangered species on the brink of extinction whose recovery is only possible through the concerted efforts of many partners. BLM

lands and management activities are playing a significant role in the recovery program of

Specific program priorities for 2004 include:

In 2004, the Threatened and Endangered Species Management

program will provide technical and policy support to State and field offices preparing statewide Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Plans, as well as support on-going implementation of national program specific actions.

Since 1998, the Little Snake Field Office in Colorado has

successfully operated

a breeding and pre- conditioning site for the black-footed ferret as

part of its recovery program.

During 2004, the Bureau will support habitat restoration projects in several States such as the

following:

• The sagebrush ecosystem in the Gunnison Valley, Colorado provides critical habitat for the Gunnison sage grouse. Fifty acres of sagebrush will be brush-mowed to create better nesting and early brooding habitat by increasing the grass and forb understory. The

Colorado Division of Wildlife will partner with the BLM.

• In Idaho, populations of the southern Idaho ground squirrel have declined in recent years,

resulting in the FWS naming the species as a candidate for Federal listing as threatened or endangered. Up to 500 acres will be treated in 2004 to reduce competition of annual grasses and weeds with native perennial species and forbs. This project will restore ground

squirrel habitat and allow the species to expand populations.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Montana BLM will work collaboratively with North Dakota Game and Fish to inventory 6,000

acres of BLM-managed sagebrush habitat in North Dakota. Inventory information will help managers to establish long-term goals for restoring this important sage grouse habitat.

• The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico State Lands Department, New

Mexico Heritage program and the U.S. Forest Service will work cooperatively with the BLM

to treat 250 acres of mesquite and other invasive brush species from grassland habitats

within the Chihuahuan Desert. This work will implement the New Mexico Black-tailed Prairie Dog Conservation and Management Strategy.

• The Utah prairie dog is federally listed as a threatened species. In 2004, five hundred acres

of habitat will be mechanically treated and interseeded with native seed. Not only will this project benefit the Utah prairie dog, but other prairie dog species, black-footed ferret, and

livestock. This project is supported by many Federal, State, and non-Federal partners. Seeds of Success - In 2004, BLM plans to significantly increase testing and development work

on new species and increase seed collection and production for this $10 million program. Royal Botanic Garden, Kew- BLM plans to send 300 collections to the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew and collect seed of 300 additional plant populations for restoration work. BLM will inventory 300,000 acres to document locations of restoration source materials; train 30 more

people in collection techniques; and increase the number of grower contracts from 2003 levels by at least 10%.

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Severe fire and drought during 2002 resulted in the need to shift several program priorities. For example, fewer acres of shrub, grasslands, and juniper woodlands were inventoried because

emphasis was shifted to shrub and grassland vegetation treatments, as well as monitoring

terrestrial habitat. Likewise, fewer lake and wetland treatments were completed; however, there was a significant increase in the acres of lake and wetlands monitored. The increase in monitoring of terrestrial habitats was an unplanned accomplishment due to increased

efficiencies using technologies such as GIS data. Additionally, there was an, increase in implementation of recovery plan and conservation strategy activities, which is an unplanned

accomplishment. However, there was a decrease in the number of recovery plans that were

prepared. Recovery plans are a demand item based on FWS’s priorities.

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Threatened and Endangered Species Management

program included the following: Conservation Planning - During 2002, the BLM was a key player in projects critical to conserving several special status species. To this end, the BLM cooperated with diverse stakeholders including Federal and State agencies, academic institutions, environmental

organizations, ranchers, and private citizens to accomplish conservation goals for sage grouse

(candidate for listing), black-tailed prairie dogs (candidate for listing), and numerous listed threatened and endangered species. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 94
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• California BLM participated extensively in the development of the Nevada Governor’s Sage

Grouse Conservation Strategy, cooperating with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the

California Department of Fish and Game, and BLM districts in Nevada. California BLM has

direct responsibility for on-the-ground management of two sage grouse population units located entirely in Nevada and three units that span the California-Nevada border. Cooperating agencies are working with stakeholder teams that include ranchers, university personnel, State agencies, environmental organizations, and private citizens. The local groups have made significant progress toward completing the strategy planning. The

Nevada Governor’s groups have completed risk assessments for all population units and

have draft conservation plan narratives, including conservation recommendations for two of the units. Once completed, they will be compiled into a statewide strategy designed to provide FWS with enough information that listing sage grouse throughout the western States

will not be warranted.

• The BLM has been a key player in the development and implementation of the interagency

black-tailed prairie dog conservation and management plan for New Mexico. This effort includes all agencies involved in the management of the black-tailed prairie dog or their habitat, as well as private organizations and academic personnel.

• The Oregon/Washington BLM supported the conservation of 900 species that range from

federally listed species to rare species, and their associated habitat on BLM land in Oregon

and Washington. The BLM was involved in the development, implementation and support of over 50 recovery plans, conservation strategies, agreements and management

requirements for a wide array of species. Consultation - In 2002, the BLM continued to implement backlog consultations for land use

plans and completed many Section 7 consultations for project specific activities. The agency

also conducted extensive monitoring programs for the protection of threatened and endangered

species.

• In Idaho, the BLM inventoried 80,000 acres for slickspot peppergrass, a federally proposed

species, monitored 12 allotments, and worked closely with FWS to develop a management

framework document and effects analysis matrix to facilitate Section 7 conference and

consultation.

• In Wyoming, the streamlining consultation team worked very effectively to develop a statewide strategy to address the Section 7 consultation workload associated with land use

plans. The team’s effort benefited numerous activities, including fuels reduction projects, oil and gas drilling, coalbed methane wells, and recreation and grazing-related activities. For example, Wyoming BLM biologists were instrumental in completing Section 7 consultation on more than 4,500 projects, including over 2,800 applications for permit to drill. Additionally, with the assistance of threatened and endangered species staff, Wyoming BLM

completed the largest energy-related EIS for the Powder River Basin, which encompasses 8

million acres.

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Bureau of Land Management

Restoration -

2004 Budget Justifications

• Seeds of Success - In compliance with Congressional Direction in 2002, BLM is participating in the development of an interagency long-term program to supply and manage

native plant materials for use in restoration and rehabilitation efforts on Federal lands. BLM

dedicated $5 million to this program to support native plant production and development

facilities, public and private partnerships, and education and outreach. The development of new plant materials requires several years of testing and evaluation in order to determine

their biological characteristics and cultural techniques. Seed increase projects alone may

require several years before a sufficient amount of seed of any given species is produced to meet the needs of more than a small restoration project.

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew- As part of the BLM MOU with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

in Great Britain, the RBG funded a coordinator in BLM in 2002 to develop the Seeds of Success program in the U.S. The program focus is on collecting seeds of species needed

to restore public lands. In 2002, BLM collected seeds from 439 native plant populations, most of them from the Great Basin and surrounding areas in Utah, California, and Idaho. They include forb species that are important food sources for sage grouse as well as shrub and grass species that provide native habitat components. Three hundred and twenty-five of these seed collections were sent to the RBG, Kew, Great Britain, to undergo testing on seed

quality and germination requirements. 114 samples have been cleaned in the U.S. through

a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Region 6 Seed Extractory in Bend, Oregon and

are in short-term storage there until they can be multiplied through contracts with local seed

growers. Through this agreement with RBG, BLM plans to collect seeds of 2,000 native

plant species over the next nine years to significantly expand the knowledge base on how to be successful at native plant restoration. Recovery - Implementation of conservation or recovery plans can reduce or eliminate the need

for listing, and can ultimately reduce ESA related costs over the long term.

• In Arizona, endangered desert pupfish were stocked into Lousy Canyon, a tributary of the Agua Fria River in the Agua Fria National Monument. This was a cooperative effort of Arizona Game and Fish Department, BLM, and the FWS. Six months after the pupfish

stocking, both the endangered Gila topminnows and the desert pupfish were observed in breeding colors. Observations indicate that the pupfish have dispersed at least 30 meters downstream of their stocking location. Restocking of native fish such as desert pupfish and

Gila topminnow is the primary recovery method outlined in the recovery plans.

• In Colorado, long-term monitoring studies are being conducted on one federally 'listed endangered plant (Astragalus osterhoutii) and two Bureau sensitive rare plants (Astragalus microcymbus and Penstemon harringtonii). Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction field offices monitored 10 populations of the threatened Uinta Basin hookless cactus to determine

population trends.

• At Lathrop Bayou, in Florida, the discovery of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers has

served as a catalyst among several Federal agencies and private partners to manage for the woodpecker, ten special status plants, and bald eagles. An MOU was signed in 2002

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications addressing cooperative burns, monitoring, and habitat improvements on this 540 acre

collection of islands managed cooperatively by BLM and private landowners.

• The first reintroduction of the black-footed ferret on BLM lands in Montana was

accomplished in 2002 with follow-up release of additional animals planned in 2003.

Additionally, an implementation plan was developed and efforts were initiated to prepare the necessary documentation for updating Section 7 consultation requirements on all land use

plans for BLM Montana and the Dakotas. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that will continue to be funded in threatened and endangered species management program. Conservation Planning - The Threatened and Endangered Species Management program will continue to work cooperatively with The Nature Conservancy and NatureServe on large scale

eco-regional conservation planning. Development of multi-species conservation plans for various eco-regions, such as the sagebrush and prairie grasslands, and incorporation of these

conservation plans into land use plans will assist in recovery and conservation for all species and allow for continued multiple uses on public land.

• The development of a BLM national Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy will be a top priority in 2003, to minimize conflicts, reduce threats to sage grouse, and to ensure

conservation of the species on BLM lands. There are currently 6 petitions to list sage

grouse or specific populations of sage grouse before the FWS. The goal of the BLM

strategy is to have sufficient conservation plans in place to prevent the need to list the sage

grouse under the Endangered Species Act. BLM manages over 50 percent of all sage

grouse habitat. Consultation - The Bureau will continue to address its Endangered Species Act Section 7

backlog for land use plans. The ESA Section 7 consultation needs were collected and

analyzed, which led to the development of the Consultation Assistance Team, composed of staff from FWS, National Marine Fisheries Service, and BLM. The team worked with each BLM

State Office and their counterparts in the other agencies to develop a statewide interagency

strategy to address the backlog consultation issue. The BLM will be implementing these

strategies throughout 2003.

• Colorado is contracting to have statewide species Biological Assessments completed. Also, Colorado has established a Level 1 streamlining consultation team, which will review all the

Biological Assessments, as required of action agencies under the ESA. The team will handle lynx and other species.

• Southwest (Arizona and New Mexico) and Intermountain West (Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado,

Utah, Montana, and Washington) BLM offices are coordinating regionally on species assessments.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Utah BLM has hired a contractor who is working on development of Biological Assessments.

Utah BLM continues to partner with many agencies on conservation, recovery, and species assessments.

• In 2003, interns will be placed in twenty offices to assist with various aspectsof work related

to the backlog consultation on land use plans, including inventorying, monitoring, writing Biological Assessments, or conducting species assessments. This program has been very successful in helping BLM meet its responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act. Restoration -

• Seeds of Success - BLM plans to continue established projects in 2003 and expand

partnerships with local businesses to grow native seed collected in the Seeds of Success

program. The BLM will direct $6 million to this program in 2003.

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Great Britain- BLM’s goal is to send 400 more new species

to the RBG, Kew in 2003 and to collect seeds from 200 plant populations for restoration work. BLM field offices will inventory 400,000 acres and monitor plant phenology to make

these collections. The BLM will also increase the number of local seed growing contracts

with local businesses by 1 0 percent. BLM expects to train at least 50 more employees and

partners in 2003 to collect seeds according to the established protocols.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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Program Changes

(+/-) $(000), 21,831 +366 FTE 187 +2

The 2004 budget request for Threatened and Endangered Species Management program is $21,831,000 and 187 FTE, a program change of +$366,000 and +2 FTE from the 2003

requested level. Threatened and Endangered Species, (+$350,000) - Increased funding will help the BLM to support the Resource Protection mission goal in the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. By

implementing conservation and recovery plans, the Bureau will increase the percent of species

of management concern that are managed to self-sustaining levels. Additionally, implementation of these actions can reduce or eliminate the need for listing, and can ultimately reduce ESA-related costs over the long term. This will be especially important with the

anticipated increase in uses on public land, such as oil and gas development, fuels reduction

activities, and recreation use. Projects that are expected to be completed include:

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• In Arizona, fence and cattle guards will be constructed and installed in the Waterman

Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern to prevent destruction of the endangered

Turks-head cactus population.

• Colorado BLM will use additional funding to support its breeding program and to supply

black-footed ferret kits for reintroduction into the wild. The Colorado black-footed recovery

project is a cooperative effort between Federal, State, and local agencies and local citizens

in Utah and Colorado.

• Idaho will implement and monitor a screening project on the Little Lost River Flood Control

Project. The screening project is attempting to reduce or eliminate the loss of bull trout below the Flood Control Project to keep BLM in compliance with the Biological Opinion.

• Montana will support an internship to assist with the special status species program with a primary focus on efforts that will help reduce the backlog of Section 7 ESA consultation. This is supported by the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

• Increased funding will allow New Mexico BLM to locate roosts of two endangered bat species and evaluate the foraging habitat within the foraging distance of roosts. This study

is required as part of a Biological Opinion. This information is necessary for renewing

livestock permits.

• In 2004, Oregon BLM will improve a dike system in the Warner Wetlands area to improve management options and reduce management and maintenance costs. Secondly, a pump

station will be improved by installing a screen to allow use of the pump without killing fish. Partners include Ducks Unlimited, FWS, The Nature Conservancy, and the Issac Walton

League.

• One hundred thousand acres on the Henry Mountains Field Station in Utah will be surveyed

for Mexican spotted owls, southwestern willow flycatcher, northern goshawk, peregrine

falcon, flammuiated and burrowing owls, pygmy rabbits, and sage grouse. National Landscape Conservation System, (+$300,000) - The mission of the NLCS is to conserve and manage nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, scientific, and social values for the benefit of current and future generations. BLM

will use the additional funds requested, in part, to support protection or restoration of habitat that

is critical to threatened or endangered species within NLCS units.

• Agua Fria NM, Arizona - Native fishes will be reintroduced into suitable habitats throughout

the Agua Fria watershed. This project will help meet the BLM's obligation to recover endangered species and conserve biological diversity on public lands.

• Ironwood Forest NM, Arizona - Surveys for cactus ferruginous pygmy owls will be completed in the Ironwood Forest NM as part of a conservation agreement with the FWS. In addition, populations of southwest willow flycatchers will be surveyed along the Gila River, and native fishes of Martinez and Mineral Creeks will be monitored.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Las Cienegas NCA, Arizona - In Arizona, the implementation of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Resource Management Plan will benefit special status species through

hiring five new full-time positions for the purpose of restoring upland, riparian, and wildlife resources. The additional staff will also support scientific research and conduct ecological monitoring programs. Las Cienegas is important to several special status species. Three

rare native fish, the Endangered Gila topminnow, the Gila Chub, and the Longfin dace are endemic to Cienega Creek. This project will be supported by multiple subactivities.

• Vermillion Cliffs NM, Arizona - The Vermillion Cliffs National Monument was designated by Presidential Proclamation on November 9, 2000. The National Monument is being managed as a showcase for best management practices. Increased funding will be used to implement special status species recovery and conservation actions for the condor.

• Carrizo Plain NA, California - In California, the Carrizo Plain Natural Area is adjacent to a

very important region for many endangered, threatened and rare species such as the San

Joaquin kit fox, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, giant kangaroo rat, and San Joaquin antelope

squirrel. It is known to support the threatened or endangered California jewelflower, Hoover’s wooly-star and San Joaquin wooly-threads. In addition, the CPNA contains habitat

for California condors, pronghorn antelope, tule elk, sandhill cranes, and mountain plovers and a wide variety of raptor species also use the area for nesting, foraging and wintering. Surveys are required to identify the presence of and provide support for the conservation of special status species under the Endangered Species Act. Information Technology, (-$284,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information

* System: the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Threatened And Endangered Species Management Performance Summary

301 Strategic Goal: Resource Protection

\End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological c waters in a manner consistent with oblicommunities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

gations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of species of management concern that are managed to self-sustaining levels, in cooperation with affected States and others, as

defined in approved management plans.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Percent of threatened or endangered species

listed a decade or more that are stabilized or improved.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Percent of candidate species where listing is unnecessary as a result of conservation actions or agreements.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

1 ntermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Habitat Restoration: Acres and stream miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable substantive and procedural requirements of State and Federal water law: Miles Acres 714 610 610 630 650 +20

13,800 9,500 6,350 9,500 9,500 +0

1 ntermediate Outcome Goal 3: Improve information and assessments for dec sion-making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent of acres of BLM

lands and waters with current resource management plans in place that include condition objectives for biological communities. (BLM

Measure)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of populations managed or influenced by DOI for which current condition (e g., quality/quantity) and trend is known.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Threatened And Endangered Species Management Performance Summary

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory water resources (number). 0 35 35 25 25 +0

Inventory Shrub/Grasslands/PJ (acres). 50,000 3,124,000 1,036,000 1,400,000 1,300,000 -100,000

Inventory Streams/Riparian Areas (miles). 85 50 65 100 100 +0

Assess priority subbasins/regions (acres). 0 9,000 9,000 0 0 +0

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 3,000,000 2,467,000 2,680,000 2,680,000 2,700,000 +20,000

Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans (number). 9 9 8 23 24 +1 Apply Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 71,000 12,000 33,600 40,000 -40,000

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 45 10 10 10 10 +0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 70 25 25 10 70 +60

Apply Lake/Wetland Treatments (acres). 5,100 200 160 250 250 +0

Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 40 25 30 65 65 +0

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian Projects (number). 10 10 15 10 10 +0

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian Projects (number). 35 10 15 10 10 +0

Implement Species Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 265 300 480 400 450 +50

Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat (acres). 400 200 5,150 4,000 4,000 +0

Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat (miles). 300 470 550 250 250 +0

Monitor water resources (number). 0 20 20 0 0 +0

Monitor Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 3,600 14,000 15,000 25,000 25,000 +0

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat (acres). 3,610,000 3,453,000 6,786,000 5,000,000 5,100,000 +100,000

Monitor Species Populations (number). 1,900 1,640 2,250 2,600 2,700 +100

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications afps Activity: Recreation Management ; ,:‘v

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lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount ... Wilderness $ 17,207 17,093 +155 -249 16,999 -94 Mgt fte 178 168 0 0 168 0

Recreation $ 45,700 44,603 +404 +3,711 48,718 +4,115 Resource Mgt fte 443 429 0 +10 439 +10

Recreation $ 905 1,000 0 0 1,000 0 Operations Fees fte 16 15 0 0 15 0

Totals 5 63,812 62,696 +559 +3,462 66,717 +4,021 FTE 637 612 0 +10 622 +10

Activity Description

The Recreation Management activity supports the Recreation and Resource Protection mission goals of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. The Recreation Management activity funds BLM’s role in providing resource-related recreational activities; furnishing quality visitor services;

identifying and protecting wilderness values; assuring that the public receives a fair market

value for any commercial ventures conducted on the public lands; and collecting recreation use and entrance fees in the best interest of the general public. These responsibilities are all encompassed by BLM’s strategic goal to provide opportunities for environmentally responsible

recreation.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Areas that Promote Public Land Recreation Resource Opportunities

(status as of 12/31/02)

13 National Conservation Areas 13,976,146 acres AK - Steese 1,194,923 acres AZ - Gila Box Riparian 22,047 acres

- Las Cienegas 41 ,960 acres

- San Pedro Riparian 56,400 acres CA - California Desert 10,671,080 acres

- King Range 57,288 acres CO - Colorado Canyons 122,182 acres

- Gunnison Gorge 57,725 acres

ID - Snake River Birds of Prey 484,074 acres NV - Black Rock Desert High Rock

Canyon Emigrant Trail 797,039 acres

- Red Rock Canyon 196,890 acres

- Sloan Canyon 48,438 acres NM - El Malpais 227,100 acres 15 National Monuments 4,806,267 acres AZ - Agua Fria 71,100 acres

- Grand Canyon-Parashant 807,241 acres

- Ironwood Forest 129,022 acres

- Sonoran Desert 486,603 acres

- Vermilion Cliffs 280,324 acres CA - California Coastal

883 acres along 840 miles of coastline

- Carrizo Plain 204,107 acres

- Santa Rosa and San Jacinto 86,400 acres CO - Canyons of the Ancients 163,852 acres

ID - Craters of the Moon 273,847 acres MT - Pompeys Pillar 51 acres

- Upper Missouri River Breaks 374,976 acres NM - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks 4,114 acres OR - Cascade-Siskiyou 52,947 acres UT - Grand Staircase-Escalante 1 ,870,800 acres

1 64 Wilderness Areas 6,51 2,525 acres 585 Wilderness Study Areas 15,868,031 acres

38 Wild and Scenic Rivers, 2,061 miles

1 ,005,652 acres (20% of the national system)

(85% of the national system)

California 1,031 miles

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro 90 miles

Iditarod 418 miles Lewis and Clark 335 miles Momnon Pioneer 213 miles Nez Perce 70 miles Oregon 656 miles Pony Express 748 miles San Juan Bautista De Anza 89 miles Old Spanish (miles being determined)

2 National Scenic Trails 640 miles

Continental Divide 409 miles

Pacific Crest 231 miles Other Congressional Designations

1 National Recreation Area: White Mountain, AK

1 Special Management Area: 998,772 acres Lake Todatonten, AK 37,579 acres

1 Headwaters Forest Reserve, CA.

1 Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area

(Includes Donner and Blitzen Red

7,400 acres

Band Trout Reserve), OR

1 National Outstanding Natural 425,550 acres

Area, Yaquina Head, OR

Other Recreation Opportunities

1 00 acres 852 Areas of Critical Environmental Concern

13,989,373 acres 45 National Natural Landmarks 417,429 acres 152 Research Natural Areas 347,214 acres 55 National Back Country Byways 2,972 miles 28 National Recreation Trails 426 miles 355 Special Recreation Management Areas 263 National Register of Historic Places Sites 4,177 contributing properties 22 National Historic Landmarks

5 World Heritage Sites in Chacoan Outliers, NM

3 Biosphere Reserves in the California Desert 2 Globally Important Bird Areas 56,500 acres 897 Recorded Caves and Cave Resource Systems

2,626 Recreation Sites (369 are fee sites) 484 Campgrounds

42 Recreation Cabins 119 Picnic areas

8 Long-term Visitor Areas in AZ and CA

82 Visitor Contact/Information Facilities and Centers 300 Watchable Wildlife Viewing Sites 99 Archaeologic or Historic Public Use Sites 329 Boat Ramps and Water Access Sites 10 National Historic Trails 3,650 miles Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 104
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Recreation Management ' Subactivity:* Wilderness Management •

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The 2004 request for the Wilderness Management program is $16,999,000 and 168 FTE.

This Wilderness Management program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by protecting cultural and heritage resources. Key

intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the percent of designated Wilderness Areas that meet wilderness characteristics as specified in relevant management

plans (see “Wilderness Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The President’s signature on the Clark County Conservation of Public Lands and

Natural Resources Act of 2002 increased the BLM’s wilderness responsibilities by designating 13 new Wilderness Areas in Nevada. The BLM now manages 160 Wilderness Areas with 6.5

million acres in 10 western States. In addition, the BLM also manages over 580 Wilderness

Study Areas with 16.1 million acres in 11 western States and Alaska. Funding in this subactivity supports the stewardship, protection, and restoration of Wilderness Areas, the management of WSAs, and the identification and assessment of lands with wilderness values as required by law

or the BLM’s land use planning process. Wilderness Areas and WSAs are located in many of BLM’s National Conservation Areas and National Monuments and often contain Wild and

Scenic Rivers or National Scenic and Historic Trails. BLM manages wilderness as one of the

multiple-uses of the public lands, retaining the land’s natural character while balancing the

exercise of valid existing rights and other authorized uses. The 2004 program will focus on the following major priorities: management of designated

Wilderness Areas; management of WSAs; providing information requested by Congress to make decisions on future wilderness designations or the release of WSAs for non-wilderness

uses; and providing information on the wilderness resource in support of the BLM’s land use

plans.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Petrified log in the Bisti/De-na-zin Wilderness, NM.

Other fossils from this wilderness are curated in the Smithsonian. Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area, CO.

The BLM’s goal for stewardship of wilderness is to protect these lands for appropriate uses. Challenges include completing management plans with the input of interested public and other

agencies, management of authorized uses, controlling motorized use, restoration of impacted

areas, and monitoring resource conditions. In 2004, major management emphases will include on-the-ground boundary identification; providing public service including developing maps and

other information needed by the public; and supporting the acquisition of in-holdings from willing sellers using appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Emphasis is on

implementation of priority management actions needed for the 27 new Wilderness Areas

designated by Congress in 2000 and 2002 in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon. A portion of Wilderness Management program funds are spent on the management of WSAs.

The BLM is awaiting direction from Congress as to whether the 16.1 million acres of the public lands that have been designated WSAs should become a component of the National, Wilderness Preservation System or released for non-wilderness uses. Even with the designation of new Wilderness Areas by Congress, management of WSAs remains as an

important part of the BLM’s wilderness responsibilities. The BLM manages WSAs to prevent impairment of their wilderness values. WSA management

includes providing visitor services, managing authorized uses, monitoring eliminate unauthorized vehicle use, evaluating new proposed actions to ensure non-impairment of wilderness values, and restoring and reclaiming lands disturbed by human activities. In 2004,

the BLM will continue to increase its capabilities by partnering with volunteer organizations to provide some of the monitoring of WSAs. Volunteer monitoring programs will continue in several States, including California, New Mexico, and Montana. Unauthorized vehicle use

within WSAs continues to cause impacts when vehicles are driven off of existing routes. Implementation of BLM’s Off Highway Vehicle strategy targets the reduction of unauthorized

vehicle use and the rehabilitation, of damaged areas. In 2004, in coordination with the Recreation Management program, WSA management will emphasize monitoring vehicle use, improving signs along WSA boundaries, completing or updating OHV designations through land use plans, and providing the public with current information on WSAs.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wilderness Legislation and Land Use Planning - In 2004, BLM will provide Congress with resource information and maps needed by Congress when they are making decisions on future wilderness designations or the release of WSAs for non-wilderness uses. When requested by Congress, this work becomes a short-term priority for the affected offices. In addition, the Wilderness Management program provides information on the wilderness resource in support of the BLM’s land use plans. BLM completes evaluations to determine whether or not areas

contain wilderness values. For areas with wilderness values, the decision to designate or not designate additional WSAs is made through a land use plan. This land use planning decision is made with full knowledge and disclosure of other competing values such as the presence of energy resources or motorized access.

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Lands inventoried for wilderness character, have increased since the Bureau embarked on a major land use planning initiative. The increased amount of wilderness inventory is due to the increase in the need to evaluate lands for their wilderness character and integrate the consideration of lands with wilderness character in land use planning decisions. Most of the increased workload identified and accomplished was reported by the BLM Alaska State Office. There was no increase in the number of Wilderness Study Areas as a result of this inventory. Following on the designation in 2000 of over a million acres of BLM wilderness in four States, Congress in 2002 designated 13 additional new BLM Wilderness Areas in Nevada. Progress was made in all the areas of major emphasis:

In California, the BLM manages a wealth of wilderness within the California Desert

Conservation Area. In 2002, the partnership between the BLM, the California State Off- Highway Motor Vehicle Registration Division, and the Student Conservation Association continued to improve wilderness conditions in the CDCA. This year, the OHMVR and the BLM

funded a second SCA crew. The SCA and

other volunteers obscured over 40 miles of closed vehicle routes in 16 Wilderness Areas.

This volunteer work has greatly reduced or eliminated vehicle trespass and reduced need

for boundary signs and barriers.

Student Conservation Association crew completing

wilderness restoration project in the California Desert Conservation Area.

• The Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Act

of 2000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications designated 10 new Wilderness Areas with over 750,000

acres in northwestern Nevada. BLM’s first priority was to

install signs on the 800 miles of wilderness boundaries

created by this Act. After signing the boundaries,

volunteers from the organization, the Friends of the Black Rock-High Rock, completed an inventory of disturbed areas including closed vehicle trails. Working

with grazing permittees, landowners, and others, the BLM identified those disturbed areas that may be needed in the future and those that should be reclaimed. The first reclamation project was completed within the Calico Mountains Wilderness on National Public Lands Day with assistance from four local volunteer

organizations. The project reclaimed almost a mile of three highly visible closed vehicle trails. After the work was completed with hand tools, the disturbance was seeded with donated native seed. The

project successfully eliminated vehicle trespass on these closed routes.

• In New Mexico, the BLM continued to use volunteers to monitor WSAs. In 2002, all WSAs

were monitored on schedule. As a result of the increased field presence, violations of WSA

regulations were reduced to a total of 2 statewide.

• In Oregon, the BLM concentrated on management of the 170,000 acres of wilderness designated by the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000. A wide variety of projects were completed including completion of five legislatively required land exchanges, evaluation of existing special recreation use permits, construction of fencing required for the no grazing areas, reclamation of closed vehicle routes, and

extensive outreach to permittees, other stakeholders, and the general public. In addition, an

interim management plan was developed for the area and the public planning process for the area was started.

Volunteers working in the Calico Mountains

Wilderness, NV on National Public Lands

Day.

In Arizona, the Kingman field office contracted with the Youth Corps of Southern Arizona to restore portions of three closed vehicle trails. The Youth Corps obliterated the routes to discourage further vehicle use and created seedbeds to promote re-establishment of native vegetation. Illegal vehicle use and the need for frequent monitoring have been

eliminated. Total cost of the project was

$ 12 , 000. The BLM’s Washington Office, working with the other wilderness managing agencies, ,

climbing organizations, and the interested SemL! w

^ 'te5,s"8te<i Pim Creek public has developed a resolution to the use

of climbing safety devices in designated Wilderness Areas. The solution balances the need

for climbers to use safety equipment with the need to manage wilderness values. BLM

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications anticipates publishing a regulation on this issue in 2003. The solution is supported by the

other wilderness managing agencies, climbing organizations, companies that manufacture and sell climbing equipment, and the majority of the conservation organizations. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following: Wilderness Stewardship -

• Monitoring of wilderness to eliminate unauthorized vehicle use will continue. BLM will emphasize visitor services and public information to reduce unauthorized use. Where

needed, the BLM will install vehicle barriers.

• Proposals for new uses will be evaluated to minimize impacts to wilderness character. The BLM reviews hundreds of proposed actions annually to ensure compliance with wilderness

designation while protecting valid existing rights. The BLM continues to notify the public of

all proposed actions within Wilderness Areas.

• Restoration and reclamation of disturbance remains a priority. Emphasis will be placed on

returning disturbed areas to a natural appearance and eliminating additional unauthorized OHV use. In California, a unique partnership with the BLM, Student Conservation

Association, and the California Off-Highway Vehicle Commission will continue. In 2003, the BLM expects to receive over $200,000 in contributions to support this partnership. This

partnership will result in the restoration of portions of 90 closed vehicle routes in 14

Wilderness Areas. In addition, the partnership will be expanded to include maintenance of

wildlife guzzlers and completion of monitoring. Wilderness Study Areas -

• Monitoring of WSAs will continue. Authorized uses of WSAs will continue to be monitored.

This work will incorporate the use of partners and volunteers whenever possible.

• Proposals for new uses will be evaluated to assure compliance with the non-impairment

policy.

• BLM will continue to notify the public of proposed actions within WSAs.

Wilderness Legislation and Land Use Planning -

• The Wilderness Management program will continue to support the preparation of land use

plans.

• When new wilderness bills are introduced into Congress, the BLM will continue to provide

the resource information requested by Congress, the administration, or the public.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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-2490 The 2004 budget request for Wilderness Management is $16,999,000 and 168 FTE, a program change of -$249,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$249,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks,

email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process Wilderness Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection

E:nd Outcome Goal: Protect cultural and natural heritage resources. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of special management areas meeting

their heritage resource objectives under the

authorizing legislation.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

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Establish

Initial Target

N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Increase knowledge base of cultura resources managed or influenced by DOI. and natural heritage

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Natural Heritage Resources Information: Percent of heritage resources with condition assessments and goals/objectives established through management plans. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Manage special management areas for natural heritage resource

objectives.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wilderness Areas: Percent of acres of designated wilderness achieving wilderness

character objectives as specified in relevant management plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this Subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory for Wilderness Character (acres). N/A 60,000 11,495,000 100,000 1,600,000 +1,500,000

Prepare Wildemess/WSR/NSHT/Cultural

Activity Plans (number). 4 4 0 4 4 +0

Process and Manage Non Commercial Special Recreation Permits (number). 1,700 1,100 1,600 2,000 1,600 -400

Construct/Maintain Recreation Sites (number). 18 15 15 20 20 +0

Construct/Maintain Trails (miles). 85 100 105 100 100 +0

Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

(acres). 20,798,000 19,165,000 19,613,700 22,500,000 22,500,000 +0

Evaluate Designated Rivers and Trails (miles). 600 560 540 450 0 -450

Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits

for Compliance (number). 5 5 10 10 10 +0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Recreation Management • -- Subactivity: Recreation Resource Management

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+4,115 +10 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 request for the Recreation Resource Management is $48,718,000 and 439 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by ensuring a quality and enjoyable recreation experience on public lands. Key

intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the number of recreation

sites in good or fair condition (see Recreation Resource Management Performance Summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). Recreation and leisure activities are a major part of the

lifestyle of millions of Americans as well as international visitors. The BLM-administered public lands play an important role in providing these outdoor recreational experiences. The BLM’s

long term-goal for recreation is to provide opportunities to the public for environmentally

responsible recreation. Over 4,136 communities with a combined population of 22.2 million people are located within 25 miles of BLM-managed lands, while 7,064 communities with a combined population of 40.9 million people live within 200 miles of land managed by the BLM.

Approximately 40 percent of BLM-managed public lands are located within a day’s drive of 16 major urban areas in the West.

Studies indicate that over 90 percent of the population in the United States participates in some

form of outdoor recreation. These studies also predict that the demand for outdoor recreation

will continue to expand as the Nation’s population increases. In 2002, BLM field offices reported 53.3 million visits to BLM public lands and waters, regaining most of the decrease reported between 2000 and 2001. Other Federal land management agencies also indicate either a

leveling or minor increases in visitation during the same period. While detailed analysis of the reasons for this trend change has not been undertaken by the BLM, likely contributing factors include fuel costs, economic conditions, recent world events which are affecting international tourism, and BLM’s steady efforts to implement standard guidelines for reporting recreation

visitation on public lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The BLM emphasizes resource-dependent recreation opportunities on the Nation’s vast western

landscapes that allow the public to choose how to spend its leisure time on public lands, while preserving natural and cultural resource conditions, resolving user conflicts, and providing for public health and visitor safety. The BLM is continuing work on a Visitor and Community

Services strategy that will enhance the Bureau’s ability to provide services to public lands

visitors and nearby communities. This effort, in combination with work on the Department’s

Strategic Plan and the BLM priorities for recreation and visitor services, has established the

strategic direction for future investments, partnerships, and community relations that serve to meet the increasing demands for recreation opportunities on BLM public lands. The BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System includes congressionally designated

National Conservation Areas, Wilderness Areas, Wilderness Study Areas, National Scenic and

Historic Trails, Wild & Scenic Rivers, as well as presidentially established National Monuments. The BLM established the NLCS to provide a national framework for managing congressional and presidential conservation designations on the public lands. In 2004, primarily through

funding increases provided in the Recreation Resources Management program, the BLM hopes

to increase public awareness of these areas’ scientific, cultural, educational, ecological, scenic, and other natural values. The NLCS system is unique among agency conservation systems in that it emphasizes the value of partnering with local and gateway communities in developing coordinated strategies to protect the public lands, their resources, and their scenic integrity, while recognizing the integral

tie that local communities have with these landscapes. Most visitor contact facilities will be

located outside NLCS conservation units in adjacent communities, providing local economic

opportunities while minimizing impacts from new development to protected resources in the

special areas. Many traditional public land uses, such as hunting, livestock grazing, woodcutting, and driving for pleasure, will continue in most of these areas. The BLM’s management strategy in 2004 will emphasize:

• Supporting the BLM initiative to update critical land use plans to help assure motorized and

non-motorized access to public lands, while limiting resource impacts and conflicts with other uses.

. Providing programs and facilities that are fully accessible to all, including upgrading facilities to provide universal access.

. Continuing to provide quality interpretive services at the 48 visitor facilities managed or co- managed by the BLM.

. Ensuring that the American public receives a fair return from the public lands for special

recreational uses by assessing fees for those uses.

. Managing concession agreements with private industry to enhance visitor services at popular recreation areas.

. Providing interpretive information to all who visit BLM public lands, including those who are

exploring less-developed public lands, National Conservation Areas, National Monuments,

National Scenic and Historic Trails, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Fee Demonstration recreation

sites, and other areas where there is an opportunity to contact visitors.

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• Increasing effectiveness in helping people appreciate public land resources and gain a

better understanding of how to respect and be stewards of those resources through

interpretation and working with cooperating associations and other partners.

• Working with other agencies and interest groups to promote “seamless” linear trail and river management systems on statewide or regional levels.

• Ensuring scenic values on public lands are protected through continued visual resource management training, the inventory and assessment of visual resources, and design

techniques for mitigating adverse visual impacts of facilities and surface-disturbing activities.

• Developing and managing partnerships, including participating in partnerships with Federal,

State, and local entities and the Tread Lightly! And Leave No Trace non-profit corporations

to educate the public in land use ethics; working cooperatively with other agencies, State and local governments, Tribes, and private partners to expand the recreation and

educational information available on the Internet; working with local and regional tourism

councils to implement tourism strategies for BLM, State, and private lands; and accepting

the contributions and managing the efforts of challenge cost-share partners and volunteers

to extend the capability of resources available to the BLM.

Travel needs on the public lands are accommodated by thousands of miles of roads and trails, most of which also serve as access to recreational destinations and activities. Over 85 percent

of BLM field offices identify trail-related activities as an important part of the recreational

opportunity. Opportunities include National Scenic, Historic, and Recreation Trails and OHV

destinations, including areas like the Imperial and Dumont Sand Dunes in California and the

Piute Trail System in Utah, which provide unparalleled motorized recreation opportunities. Public lands near Moab, Utah, provide world-class mountain biking opportunities. In addition,

hiking, snow, and water sports, equestrian use, and hunting activities are all dependant on

access and trails. There are also requirements that more of the public lands become and

remain accessible to all populations, including persons with disabilities. The growing popularity of access-dependent

recreation opportunities, improvements in equipment technology, and encroachment of populations into formerly remote areas of public lands have presented BLM with significant challenges. BLM faces dual missions of accommodating public use and access, yet also

protecting and ensuring the sustainability of the resources and values that these lands provide. BLM has completed two access-related public

strategies involving staff and general public recommendation processes. In early 2000, the agency released the National Management

Strategy for Motorized Off-Highway Vehicle Use

on Public Lands. In November 2002, BLM

signed the National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan. A third document is currently being OHV use at Imperial Sand Dunes, CA.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications planned. The three strategies will outline a series of recommended actions, and build public support for appropriate management support to best meet the needs of these challenging and

important priorities. Meanwhile, recreational access is an important component of most land use plans, and

recreation staff members in BLM offices are critical to the completion of the approximately 70

major planning projects currently underway, including almost 30 “time sensitive” plans that are being completed on accelerated schedules. Several of the land use planning efforts include settlements for lawsuits related to access, including two in Utah and in the California Desert. Recreation management activities for rivers, including designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, encompass enhancing visitor services and community partnerships, providing interagency

coordination, evaluating and enhancing resources, developing and providing educational and

interpretive materials, managing commercial and competitive uses and activities, and monitoring through patrols and overflights. The Beaver Creek Wld and Scenic River in Alaska is an example of an area where, in 2004, increasing recreation use will require improving and

maintaining recreation facilities and access outside the WSR corridor. BLM works closely with communities and uses partnerships to provide interpretation and

education as a critical component of its recreation, vistor services, and overall Recreation Resource Management program. Activities include installing interpretive media such as wayside exhibits, and developing interpretive sites, which often attract additional revenue for the

affected communities. In 2004, BLM will continue to expand and improve the interpretive toolbox web site which provides field staff with easy access to information on the latest techniques and materials to develop effective interpretive programs. BLM will continue to expand its partnerships with private non-profit interpretive cooperating associations, implement

a handbook on cooperating associations, and present training on developing cooperating

associations at BLM sites in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and the Association d

Partners for Public Lands. BLM will also continue interpretive planning and develop interpretive prospectuses for National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, and National Historic and

Scenic Trails.

In 2004, the BLM will continue to complete priority project work along the Lewis and Clark

National Historic Trail in Idaho, and Montana where BLM has stewardship responsibilities. The

BLM’s theme for the Bicentennial Commemoration is “Walk in the Footsteps of Lewis and

Clark,” where the BLM public lands will serve as a “museum without walls” for the millions of

visitors who wish to embark on their own journeys of discovery. The BLM’s highest priorities include partnerships with communities and Tribes, and projects and activities on public land

sites visited by the original Corps of Discovery. The areas under the greatest pressure from community growth continue to be a priority for BLM

management. Many of the planned projects in these urban interface areas are interdisciplinary

in nature, will be funded from several subactivities, and will include partners to the extent possible to leverage Federal funds.

In 2004, BLM will focus its management actions in areas directly affected both by growing and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

significantly. For example, the BLM will continue to assist the community of Baker City, Oregon,

through the operation of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, a world-class

facility that interprets an important historic era in the development of the West. The center serves as a focal point for the cultural heritage traveler, contributes to a viable tourism industry

for the area, and helps maintain strong community partnerships. The BLM is also providing a continuing focus on the units of the National Landscape

Conservation System. BLM’s conservation units, such as National Conservation Areas, Recreation Management Areas, National Monuments, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, and Forest Reserves) require significant recreation management resources. 2002 Program PerformanceAccomplishments

The BLM found that 5.1 percent of its Recreation Fee sites and other selected recreation sites are universally accessible to people with disabilities. This figure will increase as the Bureau

begins making corrections and retrofits for the deficiencies identified during these evaluations. Many of these deficiencies can be corrected with minimal effort and resources. Customer survey data collection and analysis was not completed in 2002 but will resume in 2003. In 2003, the BLM will collect customer survey data as 45 sites, including the sites for which BLM had planned to collect information in 2002. The results from the customer surveys

at these 45 sites will be reported in the 2003. The survey delay in 2002 was due to changes in the survey instrument. During 2002 the BLM’s National Recreation Group, in consultation with the NLCS, revised customer survey questions in response to an analysis of results from

previous surveys, and added additional questions concerning the economic aspects of

recreational use at NLCS sites and other BLM-managed recreation areas. This resulted in beginning just a few of the surveys in the middle of the 2002 use season, with most of the scheduled 22 surveys being postponed until the 2003 use season. Four output measures related to the issuance, management, and monitoring of recreation and

special recreation use permits are demand-driven. Although the numbers of these permits processed has steadily climbed over the years, numbers could potentially bounce up and down

based on the number of individuals and commercial interests seeking permits from BLM. This workload is difficult to predict. Seven output measures related to the inventory, assessment, and monitoring of recreation areas and linear features are based on both planned and unplanned events. In the past year, BLM has focused intensely on areas and linear features related to time-sensitive and other

priority plans. The difference between actual and planned workloads was the result of responding to issues related to these planning efforts. The actual workload is also somewhat

difficult to predict depending on the intensity of the work required. This is particularly the case in inventory efforts where the actual workload may disclose additional required work to complete

the task. Thus planned workload is difficult to predict. Planned construction and maintenance activities for recreation sites, trails, and roads gene-ally met or exceeded planned workload.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 16 percent shortfall in planned completion of recreation activity plans (52 instead of the planned 62) was principally the result of redirecting priority workload to time sensitive and other

priority resource management plans.

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Recreation Resources Management program

included the following:

. The BLM completed its National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan in November

2002. This document, updating a 1992 strategy, incorporated participation from agency

staff, the mountain bicycle community, and the public, and was well received by most of the people it will directly affect. This document is a foundation for a cooperative style of management that can provide a more consistent and proactive approach to mountain

bicycle management. It encourages effective use of existing staff, resources, volunteers and partnerships, and provides more guidance for incorporation of management into land use planning.

• The BLM completed and published new, streamlined and updated Special Recreation

Permit Regulations. These new regulations will improve both customer service and

interagency consistency in issuance of commercial and non-commercial permits.

Additionally, the new regulations will reduce administrative costs, provide better cost- recovery for the BLM, help provide business security, and encourage better business

practices for outfitters, guides, and other local businesses which are dependant on public land recreation permits.

• The BLM completed its Director’s Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services, providing an

important element to the overall strategy to enhance recreation and visitor services

opportunities on public lands.

. National Public Lands Day projects in September 2002, included more than 77 sites on BLM

lands, and over 7,000 volunteers participated. A major NPLD celebration for BLM was a ceremony to mark the conclusion of Explore America’s Backyard, a celebration of American

public lands. America’s Backyard was a project cosponsored by BLM, Public Lands

Information Association, and National Geographic Magazine. The project had included a two-month multi-modal trek by two groups of travelers, jointly covering 3,200 miles from Canada to Mexico, entirely on public lands managed by several agencies, including the BLM.

• BLM has worked with State, local, tribal, and Federal agencies in preparation for several

signature NLCS events. Significant progress has been made with the Department of the

Interior in planning the signature events for the Lewis and Clark Commemoration throughout

the West, including the kickoff event in Monticello, Virginia on January 18, 2003. Field office preparation in 2002 included facility maintenance; enhanced road signing; community and

tribal coordination; enhanced public safety preparation; and the development of brochures, maps and other materials to aid the public in gaining information about this historic event.

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• The Bureau of Land Management has entered into a number of very successful

partnerships to foster multiple-use stewardship in specially designated areas. For example, BLM works closely with the Cochiti Tribe and local government in the management of the Kasha Katwue-Tent Rocks National Monument. The Cochiti play a significant role in the on- the-ground management and use the site for opportunities to educate youth in natural resource science and management. The BLM‘s Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

has developed partnerships with a broad diversity of interests which has taken a leadership

role in the development of the Resource Management Plan and established a non-profit foundation for management of the area. Additional leading partnerships exist at Red Rock Canyon NCA, King Range NCA, Headwaters Forest Reserve, and the Steens Mountain

Cooperative Management and Protection Area. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following:

• Managing 38 Wild and Scenic Rivers; inventorying, studying, and assessing potentially

eligible and suitable WSR river segments; issuing permits; continuing partnerships; providing quality visitor services; and protecting some 4,000 miles of floatable rivers and

177,000 miles of fishable streams.

. Implementing the recently completed Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Activity Management

Plan, which represents a significant step in BLM’s effort to responsibly manage one of the Bureau’s largest, most visited, and most controversial recreation areas.

. Providing additional on-the-ground support to the Bureau’s Cave and Karst program,

including focusing on providing increased visibility at cave locations (interpretive signs and

kiosks), increasing public awareness of cave safety and use ethics, determining base line data on fragile cave resources, and providing resource protection.

. Working with social scientists from other land management agencies and key academic

researchers to design visitor information and research strategies to aid BLM in successfully

delivering visitor services to the increasing number and diversity of visitors using BLM public lands and surrounding communities.

• Improving access to information about recreational opportunities on public lands using

internet technology, which gives the public an electronic alternative for obtaining one-stop

visitor services and recreation information.

. Developing new and enhanced educational opportunities and programs that provide environmental education, site interpretation, and developing more compatible land use

ethics among public lands visitors.

• Collaborating with local communities and partners in the management of numerous visitor centers and contact stations. These facilities are significant places for BLM to distribute information about BLM and the unique recreational resources that occur on public lands. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -118
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Increased efforts will be directed to collaborating with local communities in designing and

locating new visitor and interpretative centers, including the re-design of Pompey’s Pillar Visitor Center and the newly opened Big Water and Cannonville Visitor Centers at the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.

. Working with the U.S. Forest Service in developing and testing innovative techniques for

rehabilitating OHV trails in muddy areas within the Alaska White Mountains National Recreation Area.

• Working with State and other Federal partners in seeking joint collaborative management of

trails and OHV activities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

• Completing Resource Management Plans and initiating implementation actions for most of the 15 National Monuments and 15 National Conservation Areas. These new land use

plans will set management goals and objectives, address transportation needs, and

establish comprehensive resource interpretive strategies for meeting the public interest in learning about these special places.

• Completing the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan for Utah BLM’s Price field office which will lead to implementing the designated road and trail network and controlling the amount of motorized travel in the extremely sensitive area the following year.

• Striving to achieve universal accessibility at all its recreation facilities and programs through

completion of the Accessibility Data Management System evaluations at recreation sites, development of action plans for elimination of access barriers identified, and implementation

of corrective action through retrofits and facility maintenance. BLM will increase the percent

of universally accessible facilities from 5.1% in 2002 to 7% in 2003.

• Participating in the Wonderful Outdoor World program, which introduces disadvantaged,

inner city youth to healthy, outdoor fun through a hands-on camping experience that teaches

responsible outdoor ethics.

• Ensuring scenic values are recognized as an important recreation benefit on public lands. Visual Resource Management Training in Wyoming will help managers, staff, and specialist personnel in techniques for minimizing visual impacts of energy and other development

activities near National Historic Trails. The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that have been and will continue to be funded in the Recreation Resource Management

program

• The BLM Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration project work involves collaborative partnerships with Tribes, communities, and private landowners along the route of the

National Historic Trail to prepare for the millions of visitors who will travel “in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.” Priority focus includes developing visitor centers at Pompeys Pillar

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications National Monument and Fort Benton, in Montana, and the design and construction of the Sacagawea Interpretive and Educational Center in Salmon, Idaho.

. Management of the 3,650 miles of National Historic Trails on BLM lands, which represents 85 percent of the entire NHT mileage on Federal lands in the United States, will focus on developing partnerships to improve public access

by producing educational/interpretive materials, and on

continuing the historical and archaeological studies needed

that support these efforts. An area of ongoing emphasis is making improvements to the infrastructure at designated

sites along the route of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• The BLM will continue activities and projects associated

with the Interagency WSR Coordinating Council, along with

its 16 Federal and State representatives, in the Bureau’s

eighth year of facilitating consistent interpretation and

coordination of the WSR Act, facilitating training, mentoring, and providing technical assistance to Federal and State

river-administering staff and managers

The Bureau has been working to develop a strong partnership with other trail managing

agencies, non-profit trail organizations, and private organizations that provide training and

support trail work. As a result, a National Trails Training Partnership was formed during 2000-

2002, and an agreement has been signed by 13 trail organizations across the spectrum of trail users, including the American Hiking Society, Backcountry Horsemen of America, the

International Mountain Bicycling Association, American Motorcyclist Association, Tread Lightly, Leave No Trace, American Trails, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Western

Trailbuilders, the Association of State Trail Administrators, Trails Unlimited, and the Partnership

for the National Trail System. Accomplishments of the group and it four federal and state trail and park partners include the creation of www.nttp.net. hosted by American Trails, which

includes a calendar of all trails-training related events and resources. This partnership is the 4

C’s in action, and is a way to foster expert volunteerism on public lands.

Enjoying a hike on the public lands.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004

Budget Request

Program Changes

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48,718 439

+3,711 +10

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 2004 budget request for the Recreation Resource Management program is $48,718,000 and 439 FTE, a program change of +$3,71 1,000 and +10 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Resource Monitoring, (+$175,000 Non-NLCS, +$175,000 NLCS)- The BLM recognizes that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted this insufficiency. These funds would contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by reducing the number of reported incidents at recreation areas and sustairing the 85 percent visitor satisfaction with the fee paid. Resource monitoring will be improved to track the cumulative impacts to, on and from recreation opportunities and visual resources.

Monitoring activities will be targeted to increase capacity and capability of conducting visual resource analyses and socio-economic impacts to recreation and public access from proposed

resource activities such as processing permits or assessing actions related to mineral and

energy development, range and forestry, wildlife restorative efforts, right-of-ways or exchanges

and developing mitigation or conducting supporting analysis for other proposed resource management activities or permits. Monitoring will also be expanded to document and evaluate

recreation use impacts. Non-NLCS recreation projects that would be funded include the following:

• In Colorado, equipment will be purchased to improve and expand visitor use monitoring. User trends and visitor use patterns will be monitored and documented on BLM lands in Colorado through integration of hi-tech global positioning and geographic information system techniques.

• Provide heightened monitoring, compliance, and visitor assistance during bison hunting season at Henry Mountain, Utah. This is the only free-roaming, hunted, wild bison herds in North America.

• Produce baseline mapping of existing perennial woody vegetation through geographic

information system mapping and aerial photography to monitor impacts of OHV use at Hot

Well Dunes Recreation Area, Arizona. Other non-NLCS recreation projects that would be funded include:

Project Name State Description

Recreation User Survey ID User Survey; Sands Ecosystem Management Area.

Wildlife Impact Inventory CO Monitoring of winter recreation impacts to wildlife near

Gunnison.

Off Highway Vehicle Programatic Evaluation NV Off highway vehicle use impacts inventory to support future programmatic environmental assessments and monitoring plans

for special recreation permit events. River Recreation Management ID Special Recreation Permit clearance, site evaluations, post event monitoring for Lower Snake River District.

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Project Name State Description

- : ' . : "V Lower Madison River Recreation Activity Management Plan MT Implementation of directives in RAMP; restoration, new

facilities, enforcement, education, and signing. An NLCS project typical of those that would be funded is monitoring of recreation use, user and

landowner perceptions, and transportation impacts on the recreation portion of the Rogue Wild and Scenic River will evaluate whether BLM management decisions are achieving the desired resource conditions anticipated in management plans and required by the Wild and Scenic

Rivers Act. Other NLCS projects that would be funded include: Project Name State Description Lower Madison River MT Monitoring weeds, recreation use and permitted outfitters. Develop Monitoring Strategy WO Develop a national wilderness monitoring strategy. Travel and Public Access Management, (+$1,300,000 Non-NLCS, +$200,000 NLCS)- These

funds would contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by contributing to the improvement of visitor satisfaction in meeting public demand for recreation opportunities and increasing percent of universal access to facilities. BLM will establish a comprehensive approach to travel and transportation management,

including initiating comprehensive travel management planning in high priority locations and

implementation of on-the-ground actions including: improving and installing on-the-ground access signing, route identification, access mapping, OHV and trail activity monitoring and other access improvement or management actions. Non-NLCS recreation projects typical of those that would be funded include the following:

• BLM will initiate a project to mark, map, and maintain a network of roads and trails throughout the California Desert District, in San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, and Imperial Counties. Several management plans were completed during 2003, and rapid implementation is required to provide continued motorized access in the sensitive desert

habitat.

• BLM will work with U.S. Forest Service, local communities, and several interest groups to implement existing motorized plans, and start new planning efforts, to better manage

motorized recreation on public lands in the area near Canon, City Colorado.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Other non-NLCS recreation projects that would be funded include: Project Name State j Description

1 H

Lake Havasu Field Office Road and

Trail Inventory AZ Road and trail inventory-BLM portion of cost- share. Salmon field Office-Land Use Plan- Travel Management

Implementation

ID Salmon field office: Publish and implement final plan, continuing development of road and trail inventory, and developing designations for roads and trails. Montana/Dakota Travel and Trail Management MT Implementation of statewide travel management:

including, road and trail inventory, map production,

trail signing, and user education.

Fort Stanton Implementation NM Completion of designated route network plan and

implementation within Fort Stanton historical area. Duck Creek Technical Review Team NV Implementation of travel management plan developed

by collaborative planning effort, joint venture between BLM and local community. Sand Dunes Management,

Lakeview Resource Area OR Partial funding for extra staffing to manage Sand Dunes area. San Rafael Travel Management

Plan UT Mapping, signing, trail reroutes, and monitoring to allow motorized use management plan in sensitive area. Travel Management

Implementation WY Collect data and produce maps, other travel management implementation, various areas of WY.

Route Inventory- Arizona Lands

north of Colorado River AZ Inventory and evaluation of OHV opportunity in non- monument areas of Arizona Strip. Off Highway Vehicle Strategy Implementation

ID Designation actions, on-the-ground activities for RMP, map and education program development,

construction; maintenance, signing and patrol. OHV Inventory NM Second year funding in 3 year cycle to complete OHV

inventory, Soccoro field office. Logandale Multi-Use Trails NV Multi-partner effort to manage urban interface area

north of Las Vegas.

Science and Technology Center Map Development Support ST Support for planning efforts by digitizing maps for planning. Reno and Hungry Valley Recreation Planning NV User and community outreach for land use planning

effort in Southern Washoe County. OHV Recreation Improvements OR Prineville field office: leveraged funding for various OHV management priorities. Five Mile Pass Route Marking and

Information Development UT Salt Lake field office in Tooele and Utah County for additional OHV user education, and route delineation. Kremmling Travel Management

Plan CO Route survey, GIS, archeological survey, map

development and signing. Dona Ana County Recreation NM Infrastructure and visitor services funding to manage

recreation access in urban interface area. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 123
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications An NLCS project typical of those that would be funded is route designations on the recently completed time sensitive plans in the California Desert Conservation Area. Implementation will focus on the highest priority signing, public outreach, installation of route barriers, rehabilitation of closed roads, and monitoring of public use. Other NLCS projects that would be funded include: Project Name State Description

Gila Box NRA AZ Implement LUP action along a historic foot trail and abandon railroad bed. Visitor Services, (+$844,000 Non-NLCS, +$200,000 NLCS)- These funds would contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing universal access to facilities. Visitor services will be enhanced and expanded through such efforts as: development of a comprehensive public land sign program; development of a bureau-wide

strategy for visitor services; providing on-the-ground recreation opportunity enhancements;

conducting research and analysis of customer and visitor satisfaction measured by workload accomplishments and outputs and trends; expanding e-government opportunities such as

Rec.gov; and enhancing other customer and visitor service delivery elements such as

infrastructure, informational materials, and websites. Non-NLCS recreation projects typical of those that would be funded include the following:

• Updating the Idaho Snake River Activity Operations Plan to provide the guidance to manage

the increase in public and commercial recreational uses, accounting for such issues as

special status species, Wild and Scenic River suitability, and increased development on the

private lands which are interspersed with public lands along this heavily used river corridor.

• Improving management capacity for Virginia’s Meadowood Farm and Maryland’s Douglas

Point. These recently acquired tracts provide valuable open space and future recreation opportunities for the rapidly developing Washington, DC metropolitan area. Other non-NLCS recreation projects that would be funded include: Project Name State Description Moab Colorado Riverway Phase 3 UT Implementation of Phase 3 of the Riverway Plan, which will upgrade additional recreation facilities, complete additional measures to provide for public health & visitor safety, restore

additional sites damaged by past recreational use, and further reduce user conflicts. Snake River Plan Revision ID Amend Snake River Activity and Operations Plan. Growth in Special Recreation

Permits Workload CO Analyze Royal Gorge Special Recreation Permits by working

with recreation users to determine the types of services and

permits which should be offered to accommodate present and

future recreation user demand.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Name State Description

Daily Recreation Services AZ Maintenance contract for 22 recreation sites in the Safford

field office to ensure visitor facilities provide quality visitor services. South Spit Recreation Area CA In cooperation with the State of California provide management of the South Spit Recreation Area of Humboldt Bay to ensure public access and quality visitor experiences.

Efforts include site development, fencing of sensitive habitat areas, installation of signs, and necessary staffing for site management.

Visitor Services Implementation WY Provide additional visitor and interpretive services on BLM

managed lands throughout the state of Wyoming.

Las Cruces Field Office

Cultural Site Rehabilitation NM Historic site rehabilitation and cultural site recordation. Recreation Maintenance MT Annual maintenance and operation of Schnell Recreation

Area.

North Lake Recreation Management Plan OR Begin preparation of Recreation Activity Management Plan for Lakeview resource area. Alaska Visitor Services Management AK Increase recreation management capacity in AK.

Special Recreation Permits Standards UT Establish Special Recreation Permit standards for Richfield

field office and Henry Mountains.

Special Recreation Permits, Special Areas & Trails ID Increase capability to expeditiously respond to permit

applications and to manage these permits to meet public demand for permitted activities. Service First Support CO Shared funding for planner and snow ranger for Durango Mtn.

Resort. Arizona Recreation On-Line

Reservation System AZ Provide E-government recreation permit infrastructure. Signs OR Develop a sign plan and acquire and install recreation site signs on BLM lands managed by the Spokane field office. South Fork Maintenance and

Visitor Services CA South Fork American River maintenance partnership with El Dorado County to provide quality visitor services. Recreation Maintenance and

Visitor Services MT Annual operations and maintenance for facilities in Fort Meade Recreation Area to provide quality visitor services. Sand Wash Site Development

and Improvements UT Provide better pre-trip orientation to improve knowledge of

visitors embarking on multi-day river trips. Protect sensitive resource values and improve road access to site. Upper Snake River District Visitor Service

ID Provide visitor services on Upper Snake River District. An NLCS project typical of those that would be funded includes the management and

administration of the Rogue Wild and Scenic River and the associated Smullin Visitor Center,

located at the National Historic Rand Site. Work would include improving boater permit management, improving public access, assisting visitors with information requests, and

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 125
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications augmenting the management of the Smullin Center. This need is supported by the local community, the commercial boating interests and the recreating public. Other NLCS recreation projects that would be funded:

Project Name

- - 1'• State

If Description Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area CO Relocate 4 trailheads along Black Ridge Canyons to increase

protection and better serve the public. Sonoran Desert National Monument AZ Outreach, visitor services, and develop information products on resource values and use. Lewis and Clark Commemoration

ID Prepare for Commemoration and signature events

Partnerships for Visitor Services and Recreation, (+$300,000 Non-NLCS, +$300,000 NLCS) - These funds will contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing the percent of recreation areas with established community

partnerships and by increasing reported recreation volunteer hours by 5,000. This funding

increase will be used to encourage and expand partnerships, collaboration and outreach for recreation and visitor services at the national, regional and local level. Specific workload

includes training support, grants and fundraising assistance, website development, and support

in the development of partnership expertise and coordination. This activity is in addition to workload funded under the Challenge Cost Share program and provides the means to facilitate partnerships through expansion of agency partnership capabilities and program support. Non-NLCS recreation projects typical of those that would be funded include recruiting and managing volunteers who give services to the Recreation Resource Management program in maintaining facilities and grounds when there is insufficient staffing to accomplish work. Site Host Volunteers clean restrooms, pick up trash, trim trees, pull weeds, mow lawns, ensure that fees are paid by the public, provide on-site presence to deter vandalism, and serve as a public contact for information as a BLM representative. Other non-NLCS recreation projects that will be funded include: Project Name . State Description

Boise Front Partnership ID Partnership with Boise City, Ada County and U.S. Forest

Service. Recreation Visitor Services MT Provide support to increase BLM staff and volunteer presence

on public land and at local outreach events. Las Cruces Field Office Travel Management NM Partnership with local government, U.S. Forest Service and

Border Control to enhance travel management plans. Nevada State Parks, Nevada

Division of Wildlife Partnership NV Cooperative management actions involving BLM, Nevada State

Parks, Nevada Division of Wldlife, and sportsman's group.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Name State Description BLM and FS Co-Location

Project OR Co-location of U.S. Forest Service with Bums District. Pelican Lake Fishing Pier UT Improve safety and accessibility for persons with disabilities for fishing access at Pelican Lake. Partnership with Utah Division

of Wildlife Resources.

Partnerships Package WY BLM contribution to support operations of the National Historic

Trails Center in cooperation with the Center's Foundation and

the City of Casper. NLCS projects typical of those that will be funded include the following:

• The BLM manages 25 developed recreation sites along the Upper Missouri River associated

with the historic Lewis and Clark Trail. Maintenance of these facilities is currently accomplished through a partnership with Montana State Parks, the Pennsylvania Power and

Light Utility Company, and the Recreation Fee program. The requested funding increase would be matched with partners to conduct annual operations work such as garbage

collection and septic tank pumping, public water system testing, maintaining emergency

response communication systems, and providing supplies and materials for volunteers.

• President Bush recently signed the designation of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail into law. In cooperation with the National Park Services, state and county governments, the BLM will use this funding increase to establish a more formal relationship with the Old Spanish Trial Association in order to initiate the development of a management plan and a

public outreach strategy for the trail in Utah. Other NLCS projects that would be funded include: Project Name State Description

Tent Rocks National Monument NM The Pueblo de Cociti and the BLM have entered into model

partnership for managing the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks

National Monument. The funding federal would be leveraged

through the Pueblo to develop additional resource interpretative and environmental education projects. Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area CO Work with local government, schools and NPS on joint education outreach program. Lower Deschutes Wild and

Scenic River OR Cooperative education and interpretative program with local government. Casper National Historic Trail Center WY Joint visitor center management with U.S. Forest Service, BOR,

and the City of Casper. Santa Rosa San Jacinto Mtns National Monument CA Joint management of interpretative displays, educational

materials, and living history with USFS and local Native American Tribes.

El Maipais National Conservation Area Multi- Agency Visitor Center NM Support the interagency visitor center.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Recreation: Gateway Communities, (+$150,000 Non-NLCS) - These funds will contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing

partnerships, providing new volunteer opportunities, and reducing the number of public safety

incidents reported at recreation areas. Gateway Communities support will be expanded to encourage sustainable development and provide travel, tourism and community-based

conservation support. Specific activities include support for Gateway Communities, facilitating community outreach and coordination through community liaisons, developing collaborative

visitor services or information delivery, conducting socio-economic research, supporting

recreation-related law enforcement or emergency services agreements to mitigate visitor impacts on community services, and coordinating regional partnerships and tourism activities. Non-NLCS recreation projects typical of those that will be funded include the following:

• Create a 17-mile hiking trail along the banks of the Amargosa River from Shoshone,

California to State Highway 127 west of Dumont Sand Dunes at Amargosa Natural, Scenic, and Recreation Area.

• Completing the commitments that BLM has made for the shared management of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, conducting visitor surveys for the Gold Belt Tour

National Scenic Byway, and beginning new planning to accommodate the increasing dispersed recreation occurring throughout the area managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office in Colorado. Other non-NLCS recreation projects that will be funded:

Project Name State Description

Eastern Idaho Visitor Center

ID Provide BLM support for the Interagency visitor center (BLM, FS, and

Greater ID Falls Chamber of Commerce).

Heritage Tourism

Strategy NM Develop a comprehensive and detailed strategic plan for the development and implementation of cultural tourism as projected under an agreement with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and

History to improve programs of cultural tourism in border region.

Silver Saddle Ranch NV Provide BLM share to manage open Space and undeveloped Carson

River frontage in Reno-Carson City-Gardnerville in cooperation with the

City of Carson City and the Carson River Advisory Council. This urban

area is one of several Nevada gateway communities. Outback National Scenic Byway OR Improvements to the byway which runs to the CA line. Improvements

would include a picnic area, vault toilets, and an interpretive kiosk. Partners are the Federal Highway Administration and OR Department of Transportation. SW Utah Community

Trails UT Continue development of a 500 mile shared and single use trail system

in partnership with 1 1 communities in Washington County. One third of the system has been completed using cooperative agreements,

matching grants, labor grants volunteers, and donations.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Interpretation, Stewardship Education, and Volunteers, (+$356,000 Non-NLCS, +$850,000 NLCS) - These funds would contribute to the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s

Draft Strategic Plan by contributing to the improvement of. visitor satisfaction in meeting public demand for recreation opportunities and increasing universal access to recreation facilities. The

funds will expand current investments in interpretation, education and volunteer strategies, and

expand capacity at high priority and high visitor use areas. This also supports volunteer program development, volunteer recruitment and expanded public service opportunities. Specific support is provided to stewardship education efforts including Leave No Trace, Tread

Lightly and other national outreach events, partnerships and projects. Non-NLCS recreation projects typical of those that will be funded include the following:

. Providing an OHV ethics and education program for Utah’s youth as a partnership in conjunction with Utah State Parks, Utah State Trust Lands, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources. The program involves presentations in schools, at scouting events, and at other special event opportunities.

. Provide staff support to develop the themes and text for new displays at the Eastern Idaho

Visitor Center in Idaho Falls. This interagency (Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

and the U.S. Forest Service) center educates the public about regulations and opportunities on both public lands and other matters of regional importance. Other non-NLCS recreation projects that will be funded include: Project Name State

— V Description

Alpine Triangle Interpretation Management Plan CO Design, manufacture, and install interpretive displays and

materials in the Alpine Loop & Silver Thread Interpretive Center to give visitors a better understanding of existing resources and recreation opportunities. Chamber of Commerce AZ Cost-share for Graham County Chamber of Commerce

information center. Heritage Interpretation OR Design, construction and installation of interpretive panels and bases at three locations in the Bums District. Lovelock Cave Back Country Byway NV Nature trail relocation and implementation of interpretive plan. Short Canyon ACEC CA Preparation to develop interpretive panels and a display

shelter. Squaw Leap Visitor Services CA Develop an interpretive plan; design, purchase and install interpretive signing; and coordinate and improve ongoing

partnerships with local schools. Shotgun Interpretation OR Design and install interpretive panels and sign supports to promote responsible use and stewardship. Royal Gorge Field Office

Interpretation & Education CO Update existing and implement new interpretive & educational programs on Arkansas Headwaters and Gold Belt tour. Development and initial implementation of the interpretive accessibility requirements identified in FY 02 evaluations.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Name State Description

Junior Ranger Program CA Provide support to California Desert District Junior Ranger

program, a series of ongoing field and office classes and

events to allow participants to learn about the desert and

BLM’s management responsibilities. Cascade Streamwatch OR Provide underserved schools in the Portland metro area with a comprehensive science-based resource education program

that focuses on fisheries and watersheds at the Cascade

Streamwatch interpretive facility. CCS Songbird Celebration OR Provide environmental education at Wildwood Recreation Site including educational displays and exhibits, guided walks, demonstration and other activities in conjunction with the annual Songbird Celebration event. CCS Salmon Festival OR Environmental education in conjunction with a two-day annual

event concerning anadromous fish at Metro’s Oxbow

Regional Park. Activities include exhibits, guided walks,

children’s activities, and special performances.

5th Grade Contest OR Conduct annual poster contest as part of vandalism education

partnership with Pacific Northwest 4WD Association. The

winning design is printed on auto trash bags. Sunstone Recreation Site Improvement OR Replace interpretive sign at recreation site.

Little Yampa Canyon Planning &

Monitoring CO Provide support to increase interpretation, education, and

outreach in Little Yampa Canyon SRMA.

Scattered Apples Trail OR Install interpretive signs along the interpretive trail interpreting treatment and non-treatment areas. Geologic Interpretation Intern OR Prepare geologic interpretation summary and locate new

material sites for route maintenance. A project typical of those that will be funded in the NLCS include enhancing visitor contacts and

information in the Ironwood Forest National Monument. Visitor safety has been compromised

as a result of the international smuggling of undocumented immigrants and illegal drug

trafficking. Field staff would provide signs, brochures, field contacts, trash removal and other

visitor contact necessary to enhance the visitor experience in a safe environment. Other NLCS projects that will be funded include: Project Name State Description

Carrizo Plain NM CA Complete research and develop interpretative plans for El Saucito Historic Ranch.

Colorado Canyons NCA CO The BLM would work with the community and the trails groups to gain assistance in maintenance and care of trails management and facility issue. Lewis and Clark Commemoration MT BLM would leverage its funding through partners to improve

the resource interpretative materials and programs as will as enhance its outreach association to environmental Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 130
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Name State Description

stewardship. Agua Fria NM AZ Increase on-the-ground visitor sen/ices and resource

interpretation.

El Camino Real National Historic

Trail NM Survey, recordation, test, and interpret historic campsites for public appreciation.

Gila Box NRA Cultural Site AZ Enhance restoration and interpretative activities at Historic Ranch House. Camino Real National Historic

Trail NM Interpret the San Diego historic sites. Steens Mountains CMPA OR Design and construct interpretative panels to increase public appreciation of the resources. Lower Deschutes WSR OR Implement the river management plan. Iditarod National Historic Trail AK The BLM would be able to substantial improve its resource

interpretative outreach to school child in Alaska and the lower 48 states. Missouri WSR MT Reprint river float guide. Cost Recovery Savings, Special Recreation Permits, (-$300,000) - Cost recovery savings

will be achieved by charging users for the costs BLM incurs in permitting and managing special

recreation events. The new recreation regulations effective October 1 , 2002 established a new

threshold of requiring cost recovery after 50 hours of staff time processing a permit. BLM is currently implementing these new regulations which will double the number of SRPs issued

using cost recovery which is anticipated to generate sufficient funds to offset this proposed

reduction. Information Technology, (-$839,000) -The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminrting, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 9 Recreation Resources Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Improve access to appropriate recreation opportunities on DOI managed and

partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public survey. 93% 93% 95% 95% +0 Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improve capacities to provide access for recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Effective Implementation: Number of DOI management units with activities available, where

appropriate, for: Camping (number); Driving (number); Off-Highway Vehicle (number); Fishing (number); Swimming (number); Wildlife Observation (number).

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baselines

Establish

Initial Target

N7A

Disability Access: Percent of universally accessible programs and facilities in relation to the total number of sites: Percent universally accessible programs

Percent universally accessible facilities

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

3.0% 5.0% 5.1% 7.0% 9.0% +2.0% intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Promote recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Efficient Transactions: Number of on-line recreation transactions supported by DOI (# of people served; # of transaction opportunities).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Effective Signage: Percent sites with effective signage coverage (including multi-agency and

international signage, where appropriate).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Int ermediate Outcome Goal 3: Manage recreation activities seamlessly.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Enhance Partnerships: Percent recreation areas

with community partnerships. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Volunteers: Number volunteer hours per year

supporting recreation goals. 534,100

hours 530,000

hours Report

being compiled

535,000

hours 540,000hours +5,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Recreation Resources Management Performance Summary

End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to

- 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public survey. 90% 92% No Data

Reported 92% 94% +2.0%

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the quali ty of recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Effective Management: Percent of recreation

sites with plans reflecting current recreation use

needs. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Facilities Condition: Facilities are in fair or better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition

Index. 84% 81% 87% 82%* 84% +2.0% Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Provide effective interpretaf on and education programs.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilitated Programs: Number of visitors served by facilitated programs. Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Initermediate Outcome Goal 3: Ensure responsible use in recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Sustainable Use: Reduce the number of recreation sites or areas where level of visitation has significantly damaged natural or cultural resources.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Appropriate Use: Number of incidents reported at recreation areas. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Int ermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve assessment and in Formation for decision making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent of areas available

for recreation opportunities that are covered by

current management plans based on land use

plan evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of recreation areas with adequate information available to support management decisions.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Recreation Resources Management Performance Summary

End Outcome Goal: Provide for and receive fair value in recreation. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Customer satisfaction with value of fee paid. 84.3% 85.0% No Data 85.0% 85.0% +0.0%

Report total recreation revenues collected. ($MMs) (BLM Measure)

$8.8 $9.0 Data being compiled

$9.5 $9.5 +$0

In termediate Outcome Goal 1 : Promote < uality commercial services for recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Increase Competition: Percent of concession

activities with performance-based contracts. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Commercial Permits: Percent satisfaction with commercial recreation permitting process. (BLM

Measure) 70% 71% 75% 75% +0

In termediate Outcome Goal 2: Effectively manage commercial service fees and user fees.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Revenue Per Unit-of-Service Concession Fees: Average $ of revenue collected per visit per land management unit.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Pn mary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Recreation Resources (acres). 3,989,000 5,260,000 4,740,000 3,890,000 5,000,000 +1,110,000 Assess Linear Recreation Resources (miles). 1,590 14,300 17,700 15,000 1,800 -13,200 Assess Nationally Designated Rivers and Trails (number). 1,520 1,120 1,150 1,090 1,090 +0

Prepare Recreation Activity Plans (number). 40 62 52 45 55 +10

Process Commercial and Group Special Recreation Permits (number). 2,280 1,905 2,195 2,000 2,800 +800

Issue and Manage Recreation Use Permits

(number). 455,900 469,900 525,650 475,000 665,000 +190,000

Process and Manage Non Commercial Special Recreation Permits (number). 49,000 24,100 27,000 2,400 59,500 +57,100

Construct/Maintain Recreation Sites (number). 205 258 252 280 300 +20

Construct/Maintain Trails (miles). 650 350 380 380 400 +20 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 125 150 150 150 150 +0

Evaluate Recreation Areas (acres). 1,390,000 1,062,000 1,328,900 980,000 1,300,000 +320,000

Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

(acres). 1,863,000 800,200 800,200 0 0 +0

Evaluate Designated Rivers and Trails (miles). 2,600 1,970 2,140 2,500 3,000 +500

Evaluate Linear Recreation Management

Objectives (miles). 5,055 2,835 3,005 2,080 2,080 +0

Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits

for Compliance (number). 2,625 2,270 2,520 2,200 3,400 +1,200 Due to changing priorities with more emphasis and funding on sign strategy and competitive sourcing, will not be able to maintain our large increase in Facility conditions but will maintain what we have based on past outcomes.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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The 2003 budget request for the Recreation Operations program is $1,000,000 and 15 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by ensuring a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on public

lands. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include enhancing the quality of recreation opportunities (see “Recreation Operations (Fees) Performance Summary” at the end

of this subactivity discussion). Funds in this program are generated from receipts collected at certain BLM recreation sites and are used to improve the condition of recreation facilities from which fees are collected. Specifically, the fees are used for recreation facilities maintenance,

capital improvements, and general operational costs at the fee sites. In addition, fees collected by issuing special recreation permits are also deposited in this account. The Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of 1989 amended the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and further expanded collection authority for recreation use fees, directing that fees be deposited into a

special account established for each agency in the Treasury of the United States. Funds

deposited in the account are subject to appropriation in the following fiscal year through the Management of Lands and Resources appropriation and are available until expended.

In 1993, Congress further amended the recreation fee collection provisions of the LWCF Act. The amendments allowed the BLM to retain and spend up to 15 percent of recreation receipts

collected during the current year to offset fee collection costs, to assess fees for a much broader range of recreation sites, and to charge an entrance fee for National Conservation Areas. The

1993 amendments also expanded the ability to charge for Federal recreation passports, such as Golden Age and Golden Access. The BLM currently collects all recreation fees under the authority of the Recreational Fee

Demonstration program, which was authorized through the 1996 Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, and extended through subsequent appropriation acts. All LWCF recreation

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sites have been converted to demonstration projects to broaden BLM's ability to manage the fee program and to work more effectively with the public in determining fee rates. Since Congress removed the limit of 100 projects, the BLM has converted all remaining LWCF recreation sites to demonstration projects. These conversions have shifted collections from authority under the LWCF Act to authority under the Recreational Fee Demonstration program. This has resulted in reducing the revenue available for appropriation in this subactivity. (For more information on the Recreational Fee Demonstration program, refer to the Permanent Operating Funds section of

this document.)

In 2004, the BLM’s goal is to maintain recreation fee collections at the 2003 level of $9,500,000. These fees will be collected entirely under the authority of the Recreational Fee Demonstration

program. Under both the LWCF Act and the newer Recreational Fee Demonstration program, the fee

structure at each site is periodically evaluated to ensure that the fees are comparable to similar

sites in the surrounding area. These fees, combined with appropriated funds, are used to maintain buildings, shelters, water supply systems, fences, parking areas, and landscaping; to pump vault toilets and dump stations; to replace or repair broken or non-functioning facilities; to modify facilities to accessibility standards; and to collect trash at recreation sites. Under the Recreational Fee Demonstration program, the Bureau increased its recreation fee

projects from 10 in 1997, to 100 projects in 1999. Beginning in 2003 all Bureau fee sites will be

operating as recreation fee projects. The projects have varyingfees structures depending upon

the day of week or season of use (Deschutes River, Oregon, and Anasazi Heritage Center,

Colorado), free use days (Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, and National Historic Oregon Trail, Oregon) and standardized entrance fees (Yaquina Head, Oregon, and Milner Recreation Sites, Idaho). Service fees, automated fee collection machines, third-party collection contracts, volunteer fee collectors, entrance booths, donations, self-serve pay stations, reservation systems, fee collection through the mail for permitted areas, special recreation permits for competitive and organized groups, and online Internet reservation payment with credit cards are examples of new collection methods the BLM has used as a result of the Recreational Fee

Demonstration program. The overwhelming majority of 2001 survey respondents (93.0 percent) reported favorably on the

overall quality of their recreation experience at BLM sites, with the highest user satisfaction associated with staff services, recreation use management, and physical facilities. Respondents believe that entrance fees or fees for services at the site were "about right," with an average score of 3 on a scale of 5 with 1 being “far too low” and 5 being “far too high.” When asked about value received for the fee paid on a five-point scale from "strongly disagree"

to "strongly agree," 84.3 percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the value of their recreation experience at least equaled the fees paid. The BLM’s recreation fee collection increased from $3.3 million in 1996 to $9.5 million in 2002,

with fee demonstration projects accounting for $8.65 million of the 2002 total. The Bureau

received approximately $191,160 from Federal recreation passports such as Golden Eagle Golden Age, and Golden Access that it issued in 2002.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Bureau’s overall deferred maintenance backlog for over 2,097 recreation sites and nearly 16,155 miles of trail currently totals approximately $61.3 million. This figure does not include deferred maintenance needs associated with the transportation infrastructure providing access

to the recreation sites. Annual maintenance for the Bureau’s recreation sites is about $14.6

million. According to the Bureau’s 2002 Facility Inventory and Maintenance Management

System, 948 (61 additional sites over last year, 45 percent of all sites) of the Bureau’s recreation

sites are in good condition, 875 (49 additional sites over last year, 42 percent, of the total) are in fair condition, 204 (10 fewer sites than last year, 10 percent of the total) are in poor condition, and 70 (45 fewer than last year, 3 percent of the total) are in unsatisfactory condition. The Bureau asked each demonstration area to provide the top five deferred maintenance or enhancement projects for 2001-2002. The top five deferred maintenance projects from each of the 100 recreation fee demonstration projects that charged fees in 2002 totaled approximately $27.3 million. During 2002, approximately $2 million from recreation fee collections was spent

deferred maintenance projects. The Bureau will spend approximately $24.3 million from all sources on deferred maintenance, annual maintenance, and enhancement projects for these

sites during 2002. Site managers have spent nearly 83.6 percent of the revenue collected throughout the duration of the Recreational Fee Demonstration program.

Projects that have been completed or started are quite varied in nature, and include the

following accomplishments: Repair and Maintenance - Recreation fee revenues have been used for maintaining existing

facilities; repairing roofs; paving and grading roads and bridges; repairing equipment and

vehicles; adding communication systems; repairing gates, fences and flood damage; and

repairing, replacing, installing, and expanding water systems. Improving Visitor Services - Recreation fee revenues have been used for retrofitting restrooms and providing access to picnic areas for persons with disabilities; repairing existing restrooms or constructing new ones; landscaping recreation sites; expanding campgrounds;

adding new grills and tables; constructing trails and additional tent pads; creating and adding

directional signs; repairing, replacing, and constructing boat ramps; replacing and constructing boat and fishing docks; developing exhibits and other outreach materials; and designing and

creating interpretive displays and brochures. Providing for Fee Collection - Recreation fee revenues have been used for constructing fee

collection facilities, purchasing and installing lighting for exhibits and kiosks, adding seasonal

positions, and expanding partnerships.

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Si- '# - '• - : V

- • 2002

Actual

($000)

2003

Estimate

($000)

2004

Estimate

($000) TOTAL FEES COLLECTED* 8,653 9,500 9,500 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR USE OF FEES: Number of approved projects 400 400 400

Dollar amount of approved projects 10,000 10,000 10,000

Unobligated balance 5,633 5,208 5,508 OBLIGATIONS BY TYPE OF PROJECTS

Visitor Services** 3,000 2,900 3,000 Resource Protection** 600 800 1,000

Health and Safety Maintenance** 2,614 3,000 3,700

Collection Costs** 1,800 1,600 1,400

Other** 1,064 900 900

Total Obligations 9,078 9,200 10,000 End of year cumulative unobligated balance

(cumulative fees collected minus cumulative obligations) 5,208 5,508 5,008

Total Expenditures (Outlays) 8,111 8,900 9,500

includes Golden tagle; Golden Age; Recreation Fees

** Estimates for 2003

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Recreation Operations (Fees) program included the

following:

• Campbell Creek, Alaska - Fee Demonstration revenues have allowed the Campbell Creek

site to develop a premier environmental education program in partnership with local schools The programs developed include the Earth Ranger Academy (a 3-day program about ecosystems for 6th graders), Earth Science Day (about geologic time, gold mining, minerals, and glaciers), Outdoor Week (a major annual outdoor event with hands-on science activities for local 6th-grade students), and Project WET (a major annual water education event for 4th-grade students). This year approximately 25,000 school children, teachers and members of the public participated in these programs.

. Aravaipa Canyon Special Recreation Management Area, Arizona - Fees collected during 2002 were used to assist in the development of a web-based reservation system. This system enables visitors to make reservations and payments online that are processed

deposited to appropriate BLM accounts, and reported in the Bureau's Management

Information System. This system has greatly enhanced issuing permits (making it much

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications more convenient and faster for the public) and has allowed BLM to pilot an e-commerce

portal through which all BLM transactions can occur merely by establishing an account in the Collections and Billings System and an appropriate input page on BLM public websites.

• Gunnison Gorge, Colorado - Fee Demonstration revenues were used to partially fund an

additional river ranger and visitor services position to increase on-the-ground public services and provide for week-long coverage in the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness. Increased coverage reduced the number of non-compliance incidents, such as illegal campfires and

firewood cutting, and improper disposal of human waste. Fees were also used to pay for vehicles, training, and other equipment and supplies needed for this new position and the other river ranger positions funded by the NCA recreation program.

• Hotter and Hauser Lake, Montana - In 2002, BLM used fee revenues to address several

priority needs identified by the public during the previous year. BLM planted about 340

seedless cottonwood, ash, aspen, golden willow, chokecherry, ponderosa pine and spruce

trees averaging about 15 to 20 feet tall at Devil’s Elbow Campground to promote shade and enhance visitor experiences. A drip irrigation system was installed to ensure favorable growing conditions and protect BLM’s investments. Two additional concrete toilets, 25 new

picnic tables, 6 water faucets, and additional access trails were added to the site to better meet accessibility standards. Much of the trail work was achieved through partnership

efforts with local youth groups such as the Boy Scouts and the Montana Conservation

Corps. In addition, BLM entered into a contract for upgrading facilities at three key sites in 2003. This project will be cost-shared (50-50) between BLM and the Pennsylvania Power

and Light of Montana under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission re-licensing agreements.

• Kasha-Katuwe-Tent Rocks National Monument, New Mexico - The Cooperative Agreement between the BLM and the Pueblo de Cochiti was updated in 2002, and will continue to enhance resource management and land use planning. The Assistance Agreement signed between BLM and Sandoval County has been successful in maintaining

the 5-mile access road. The county has provided the labor and equipment and BLM has

provided the materials. The University of New Mexico has provided comprehensive

information on the unique geology, and a portion of the fees will be used to design and

install interpretive geologic panels at the Monument. The fees were used to purchase an

additional vault toilet located in the expanded parking area. Due tothe increase in visitation, additional parking and picnic areas were designed and installed using fee revenues. Fees

also purchased two new picnic tables, three benches, a second bear-proof trash receptacle and informational signs. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments include the following:

• Repair and Maintenance - Recreation fee revenues will be used for maintaining existing

facilities: repairing roofs; paving and grading roads and bridges; repairing equipment and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications vehicles; adding communication systems; repairing gates, fences and flood damage;

repairing, replacing, installing, and expanding water systems; and controlling weeds.

• Improving Visitor Services - Recreation fee revenues will be used for retrofitting restrooms and providing access to picnic areas for persons with disabilities; improving

restrooms; landscaping recreation sites; expanding campgrounds; adding new grills and

tables, constructing trails and additional tent pads; creating and adding directional signs;

repairing, replacing, and constructing boat ramps; replacing and constructing boat and

fishing docks; developing exhibits and other outreach materials; and designing and creating

interpretive displays and brochures.

• Providing for Fee Collection - Recreation fee revenues will be used for constructing fee

collection facilities; purchasing and installing lighting for exhibits and kiosks; adding seasonal staff; and expanding partnerships. The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that have been and will continue to be funded in Recreation Operations (Fees) program.

• South Fork Snake River, Kelly Island Recreation Site, Idaho - The South Fork of the Snake River fee project is a partnership with U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and Bonneville, Madison, and Jefferson counties. Funding continues to be used

for operation and maintenance of ten sites located on the South Fork Snake River. This

project was included as part of the statewide Visit Idaho Playgrounds Pass program.

• Winnemucca Field Office, Nevada - The BLM will continue to assist in a number of high

visibility projects undertaken by volunteers (over 2,500 volunteer hours were spent this summer in the NCA). For example, a visitor contact station is operated with the assistance

of volunteers at the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. The contact station sells maps, gives advice about recreation

opportunities, interprets the cultural and resource values of the area, and relays safety and

regulatory concerns to visitors. Volunteers and staff also monitor and assist with over 15

permitted events on the Black Rock Desert Playa, assuring that stipulations are met and

public safety is achieved.

• Little Sahara Recreation Area, Utah - Fee revenues are used to: purchase and install a number of pre-cast concrete vault toilets at locations receiving heavy visitor use; install video

surveillance cameras inside the visitor center and at the entrance station; and paint three potable water tanks. A State of Utah OHV matching grant assisted in funding the purchase

of the concrete vault toilets.

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Recreation Operations (Fees) Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Improve access to appropriate recreation opportunities on DOi managed and

partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public survey. 90% 92% No Data

Reported 92% 94% +2.0%

In ermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improve capacities to provide access for recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Disability Access: Percent of universally accessible programs and facilities in relation to the total number of sites: % universally accessible programs % universally accessible facilities

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

3.0% 5.0% 5.1% 7.0% 9.0% +2.0% Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Manage recreation activities seamlessly.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Volunteers: Number volunteer hours per year

supporting recreation goals. 534,100

hours 530,000hours Report

being compiled

535,000

hours 540,000

hours +5,000 End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultura on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. resources End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction with quality of experience

(recreation experience). 90% 92% No Data

Reported 92% 94% +2.0% Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the qualitty of recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Facilities are in fair or better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index. 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2.0%

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Provide effective interpretation and education programs.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilitated Programs: Number of visitors served by facilitated programs. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Pn

su mary Outputs funded by this

bactivity: 2001Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Process Commercial and Group Special Recreation Permits (number). 65 9 12 0 0 +0

Issue and Manage Recreation Use Permits

(number). 9,000 7,100 8,150 0 0 +0

Construct/Maintain Recreation Sites (number). 20 19 21 20 0 -20

Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits

for Compliance (number). 10 15 20 20 0 -20

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lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Oil and Gas $ 76,499 84,936 +706 +311 85,953 +1,017 Mgt

FTE 755 743 0 +8 751 +8

Coal Mgt $ 8,815 9,588 +82 -132 9,538 -50 FTE 76 74 0 0 74 0 Other

Mineral $ 10,079 10,317 +111 +6 10,434 +117

Resources Mgt FTE 109 107 0 0 107 0

Totals $ 95,393 104,841 +899 +185 105,925 +1,084

FTE 940 924 0 +8 932 +8 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Energy and mineral resources generate the highest revenue values of any uses of the public

lands. In 2002, energy and mineral development generated $1.4 billion through royalties, rents, bonuses, sales, and fees. The total direct and indirect economic value of the mineral production from public lands is estimated at $38 billion.

In 2002, the public lands produced 35 percent of the Nation’s coal, 11 percent of the natural gas, and 5 percent of its oil. These lands also produce a large portion of the Nation’s fertilizer minerals, mineral materials, gold, silver, and other metals. In 2002, the BLM administered 312

coal leases and over 54,000 oil and gas leases, of which 21,000 oil and gas leases are

producing. Federal geothermal resources produce over $15 million of revenues and generate

5,700 gigawatt-hours of electric power per year. In 2002 the BLM will manage production of over 12 million cubic yards of sand, gravel, and other mineral materials. In addition to managing

energy and mineral exploration and development on public lands, the BLM provides technical supervision of mineral development on Indian lands. BLM supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing energy and mineral resources to enhance public benefits, to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value. The management of energy and mineral resources on public lands is critical to achieving the President’s National Energy Policy goals of modernizing the energy

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications environment, as well as supporting the Secretary’s Indian Trust responsibilities. In an effort to meet the Nation’s energy demands in 2004 and beyond, the BLM has developed a series of

actions, schedules, and assignments outlining how the Bureau will efficiently and effectively implement the President’s National Energy Policy. In 2004, emphasis in the energy and

minerals activity will be directly tied to providing opportunities for environmentally sound

commercial development and implementing the President’s National Energy Policy.

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85,953

751 +1,017+8 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget for the Oil and Gas Management program is $85,953,000 and 751 FTE. The Oil and Gas Management program includes both oil and gas activities and geothermal

activities. This program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing energy resources to enhance public benefits, to promote

responsible use and ensure optimal value of the public land fluid mineral resources. Primary

outputs of this program are processing fluid minerals applications for permit to drill and

conducting fluid mineral inspection and enforcement (see the Oil and Gas Management

Performance Summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). The Oil and Gas Management program provides funding for oil and gas as well as geothermal

activities. This program is one of the major mineral leasing programs in the entire Federal government. Domestic production from over 94,000 Federal onshore oil and gas wells accounts

for 1 1 percent of the Nation’s natural gas and 5 percent of its oil. The sales value of the oil and

gas produced from public lands exceeded $13.6 billion in 2001. The BLM uses a significant portion of funding in the Oil and Gas Management program to fulfill its trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and Indian mineral owners. In fulfilling this obligation, the BLM supervises

operational activities on 3,700 Indian oil and gas leases, and provides advice on leasing and

operational matters to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Tribes, and individual Indian mineral owners.

Oil, gas, and geothermal development on public lands generates revenues from filing fees, bonuses, rentals, and royalty payments. Generally, the receipts from Federal leasing (except

filing fees) are divided among the Treasury, the Reclamation Fund, and the States or counties in which the leased lands are located. Receipts from Indian leases go to the Indian mineral owners. The BLM’s inspection of lease operations, including production verification, on all active Federal and Indian leases is an important element in ensuring that proper royalty payments are made. A part of this function involves production accountability inspections. The Minerals

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Management Service provides the accounting function for the Department and collects all onshore oil and gas receipts except bonus bid amounts, the first year’s rental, and all rental payments for leases in the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska, and in the south half of the Red

River, Oklahoma. Leasing - Most onshore Federal oil and gas leasing is done under a competitive process, with parcels not leased becoming available under noncompetitive procedures. Leases are issued for a primary term of ten years. Federal onshore oil and gas leases incorporate all required

stipulations set forth in BLM’s resource management plans. Most of the parcels offered for competitive sale are generated by industry requests. If development is to occur, industry needs

the BLM to offer the lands it requests for leasing. The BLM’s

ability to offer lands for oil and

gas leasing depends upon an

adequate land use planning

base, National Environmental

Policy Act analysis, and

documentation to support the

leasing decision. In 2004, the BLM expects to offer over 4,000

parcels at more than 35

competitive lease sales. This should result in the issuance of 3,450 leases. Industry demand

is expected to remain high and may increase. Oil and Gas Use Authorizations - The BLM is responsible for issuing permits for post-lease

actions that ensure timely production and development capability, compliance with the lease terms and the National Environmental Policy Act, and for protecting other resources present. These responsibilities include the review and approval of Applications for Permit to Drill, monitoring subsequent well operations through the end of a well’s life, compliance reviews and

inspections, and plugging and abandonment. Various types of production operations are also reviewed to ensure proper handling and reporting, for example, commingling, venting and

flaring, and off-lease measurement. In 2004, the Oil and Gas Management program is expecting

significant growth in applications to drill for natural gas. Much of this expansion is due to the

current interest in coalbed natural gas in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and San Juan

Basin in New Mexico and Colorado, and the Uinta/Piceance basins in Utah. The most active

drilling play is in the Wyoming portion of the Powder River Basin, where over 12,000 coalbed

natural gas wells have been drilled in the last six years. The percentage of Federal ownership of the total mineral estate grows towards the center of the Wyoming portion of the Basin where

future activity is planned. For this reason, BLM’s APD workload is expected to increase in 2004. The new Powder River Basin Oil and Gas EIS was completed in January 2003 allowing even more drilling on Federal lands. In the San Juan Basin, continuing interest in coalbed natural gas

will generate 30-35 percent of the BLM’s national APD workload for 2004. Another area of

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications associated with tight-gas sand i.e., restrictive formation porosity and or permeability, reservoir development is also continuing in northwest Colorado. This is expected to result in the Bureau

identifying and reviewing over 100 Natural Gas Policy Act well determination applications. Considerable in-field drilling activity is occurring in the San Juan Basin of northwest New Mexico due to well-spacing downsizing. Additionally, deep gas development is occurring in the Wind

River Basin of central Wyoming. BLM’s Montana State Office anticipates an increase in APDs,

upon completion of the Statewide Oil and Gas EIS and Amendment of the Powder River and

Billings Resource Management Plans. These high demands are expected to continue in 2004

through 2010.

Oil and Gas Inspection and Enforcement - In 2004, the inspection and enforcement program

will continue to be one of the most critical components of the Oil and Gas Management program because the potential for lost revenue is very high. Mishandling of production from Federal and

Indian leases can result in significant underpayment of royalties. Furthermore, improper oil and

gas operations can cause serious environmental impacts. When violations are detected, appropriate enforcement actions are taken to bring operations into compliance, including immediate assessments for serious violations. Monetary fines can range from $250 per incident

to $25,000 per day for serious, knowing, and willful violations. Most operators, however,

diligently comply with lease stipulations and operate effective, environmentally sound

exploration and development facilities. To enhance its protection of Federal and Indian mineral resources and royalties, the BLM increased its production verification efforts in 2001. In 2001, 150 inspection personnel completed over 12,800 inspections, issued 4,500 incidents of noncompliance, and uncovered underreporting of over 172,000 barrels of oil and over 7.3 billion cubic feet of gas, equating to approximately $23 million in royalties. Program objectives in 2004

are to hire and maintain a professional, fully-trained, and certified contingent of petroleum

engineering technicians. Additionally, program goals include protecting the environment and

health and safety, as well as ensuring the proper accounting of production from Federal and

Indian lands. In addition, the BLM will emphasize accountability for royalty production, maintaining the current level of records review. Reservoir Management - Among the BLM’s oil and gas reservoir management activities are

the review and approval of operator agreements such as communitization, unitization, and

underground gas storage agreements, as well as development contracts and well spacing

orders. These agreements result in more efficient resource recovery while minimizing environmental impacts. The BLM is also responsible for reviewing 3,000 Federal and Indian drainage cases annually. Drainage is the migration of oil or gas, or associated resources, across lease lines, which results in a loss of Federal resources without compensation to the government. This is caused when wells begin production adjacent to a non-producing area, thereby causing drainage of oil and gas from the non-producing area. Due to the expected

increase in non-Federal drilling activities, especially in areas of coalbed natural gas interest like the Powder River Basin, the BLM expects to identify 2,100 new potential drainage cases in 2003. Based on historical trends, 50 percent of these potential cases identified in the Basin will result in actual drainage. When drainage occurs on Federal lands BLM seeks to establish a

royalty compensation agreement with the lessee for the lease adjacent to the lands being

drained. Prevention of drainage of oil and gas from Federal leases will remain a high priority in 2004. The BLM is also responsible for ensuring that producing Indian leases are diligently developed.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Indian Lands - In fulfilling the Secretary’s trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and individual Indian mineral owners, the BLM works with the Minerals Management Service and the Bureau

of Indian Affairs to ensure proper management of Indian oil and gas properties. The BLM's focus is on ensuring timely and proper development, maximizing economic resource recovery and ensunng accurate production reporting. At the start of 2003, there will be 10,000 wells on

Indian leases. Inspection and enforcement work on Indian leases is conducted both by the BLM and by tnbal personnel through Self-Determination contracts, Self-Governance Agreements and

three cooperative agreements under Section 202 of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act. In addition to these FOGRMA agreements, the BLM has three Self- Determination contracts for oil and gas inspection and enforcement. Linder the law, the BLM

pays for 100 percent of tribal costs for work performed under these agreements These

programs, conducted under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act, not only support

the congressional direction of tribal self-determination but also result in technical training and

long-term employment for tribal members. Although the Tribes carry out the on-the-ground

inspection activities on tribal leases, the BLM is still actively involved in the oversight of these

activities to ensure that the Secretary's trust responsibility is fulfilled. On an annual basis the BLM reviews 20 percent of all producing Indian leases to determine if the operators are meeting

diligence requirements. a Geothermal Resources Management - The President’s National Energy Policy encourages

renewable energy resources development as part of a strategy to diversify domestic energy

supplies. Recent extensions of Federal tax credits and the passage of legislation in California and Nevada requiring between 10 and 20 percent of power to be derived from renewable

sources is driving demand for access to Federal lands for exploration and development of renewable energy in the western States. The Geothermal Resources program manages the

exploration, development, and oversight of geothermal resources on Federal lands. The BLM is responsible for leasing Federal geothermal resources, and then issuing permits and licenses for post-lease development for both electrical and direct-use heat applications, while ensuring compliance with lease terms and NEPA and the protection of other resources. These

responsibilities include the review and approval of Geothermal Drilling Permits, site licenses and

utilization permits for power plants, monitoring subsequent operations through the end of a

field’s life, compliance reviews and inspections, pluggings, and site abandonments. The BLM managed 282 geothermal leases, with 55 leases in producing status at the end of 2002. During 2002, BLM leases generated over 5.7 billion Kilowatt-hours of electrical power and

provided alternative heat sources for direct-use commercial endeavors. The BLM’s Geothermal

program generated $15 million in revenues from filing fees, bonuses, rentals, and royalty payments in 2002. The electrical power generated was equivalent to at least 3.5 million barrels

of oil, based on a standard BTU conversion table. Many western States have enacted laws to provide incentives for the development of renewable

energy thereby creating new demand for geothermal energy. In California, for example since September 2000, over 20 new lease applications covering a total of 29,000 acres have been

submitted to BLM. Federal lands in California now account for over 2,200 megawatts of

electrical capacity, and Nevada accounts for over 120 megawatts of capacity from geothermal

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications sources. In the next two years, over 300 additional megawatts of power generation are planned

to come on line. The proactive management of this program is critical to providing energy to the western States and achieving the President’s National Energy Policy goals of increasing America’s use of renewable and alternative energy. The Bureau’s inspection of lease operations, including production verification and accountability inspections of producing facilities, is a vital element in ensuring that proper royalty payments are made. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The Oil and Gas Management program in 2002 focused on: Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - The reauthorization of EPCA was signed on November 9, 2000. Section 604 of this act requires the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation

with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy to conduct an inventory of all onshore lands to

identify the reserves and resource estimates on those lands and any constraints to the development of these resources. The BLM, as lead agency, is working closely with the Department of Energy, U.S. Forest Service, and USGS to expedite the EPCA inventory. The

study was completed and delivered to Congress in January 2003. This initial EPCA inventory focuses on five priority areas within the Rocky Mountain Region based on industry interest, resource potential and reserve ranking, and an oil and gas needs analysis. These areas include Uinta/Piceance/Ferron Coal Fairway (UT, CO), Powder River Basin (MT, WY), Montana Thrust

Belt (MT), San Juan Basin and Paradox Basin (NM, CO, UT), and Greater Green River Basin (CO, WY).

North Slope of Alaska - BLM completed biennial leasing in the northeast sector of National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, in April 2002.

Oil and Gas Leasing - BLM issued 3,000 new leases and processed 4,635 APDs, including 2,017 coalbed natural gas APDs. Fewer APDs were processed in 2002 than originally planned because the coalbed natural gas EISs in the Powder River were not released until January

2003. BLM has been working to expedite the process of approving Applications for Permits to

Drill and expects to be able to process about 900 more APDs in 2003 than in 2002. For example, Wyoming has automated portions of its stipulations for oil and gas lease sales. Depending on available funding, Wyoming plans to input all the GIS data statewide to complete

the project. BLM has also contracted for statewide biological assessments which will help to speed required consultations with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. BLM is taking advantage of opportunities to reduce liability for inactive wells. In California, BLM

offered and sold in May 2002, two parcels which contain a total of 46 orphan wells in a

marginally productive field. One of the parcels was relinquished, and subsequently sold in a December 2002 lease sale. The two parcels were sold with the full understanding that the new

lessee and operator will be responsible for the ultimate disposition of the 46 wells, shifting a

considerable amount of liability away from the Federal government and onto the lessee, and

saving over $300,000 in potential plugging and restoration costs. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 149
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Geothermal Leasing - As a result of new State requirements for energy companies to include renewable energy in their portfolios, BLM responded to growing demand for geothermal power.

In Nevada, 100 lease applications were processed and BLM conducted a competitive lease

sale. In implementing the State of Nevada's Renewable Energy Portfolio, Sierra Pacific Resources Company entered into sales contracts with geothermal developers which will involve geothermal well and electrical generation facilities development on Federal geothermal leases. These new sales contracts will lead to a 50 percent increase in Nevada's renewable electrical energy generation during the next year, resulting in a significant increase in permit activities, geothermal permits to drill, sundry notices, facility siting applications, rights-of-way for transmission lines, and related NEPA reviews. Inspection and Enforcement- In 2002, BLM continued to meet the requirements of the Oil and Gas Inspection and Enforcement program as set forth in the National Inspection and

Enforcement Strategy. High priority inspections were completed. These included drilling inspections, abandonment inspections, production inspections, and environmental inspections. Through these inspections, the BLM was able to assure production accountability, protection of the environment, protection of public health and safety, and the fulfillment of Indian Trust

responsibilities. When violations were discovered, proper enforcement actions were taken. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM is continuing to implement the planned tasks in the BLM’s National Energy

Plan, consistent with the President’s National Energy Policy. Funds are being used to focus on

several key areas: Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - In 2003, a new study of a second set of basins will be initiated. This phase will be completed in 2004. In addition, based on the EPCA

inventory of the first five basins published in 2003, the BLM will review the findings, assess

constraints on the availability of oil and gas resources, and consider modifications, as

necessary, to improve access. The review of land and lease stipulations in areas covered by

the EPCA study will provide the BLM with a better basis to ensure timely planning on Federal

lands to allow for development of oil and gas resources with minimum restrictions while guaranteeing sound environmental protection. Internal guidance to address exceptions to existing stipulations will be issued. Any changes to stipulations will be considered with full public consultation, especially with residents of the region, through the land use planning

process. The cooperating agencies have agreed that BLM, as lead agency, would request the funding for

this continuing effort in its budget. North Slope of Alaska - The BLM is using funds appropriated in 2002 and funds requested in 2003 to accelerate leasing, exploration, and development activities authorized by Congress on

the North Slope of Alaska. This area is the Nation’s best prospect for substantial new oil and

gas production capacity. In support of the President’s National Energy Policy, the BLM

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planning, prepare NEPA documentation, delineate tracts, prepare the draft and final lease sale

notices, fulfill pre- and post-lease tract analysis obligations, issue leases, and collect revenues. The BLM is actively pursuing a biennial leasing program in the Northeast Sector of NPR-A . The

first lease sale was held in 2002. In 2003, the BLM plans to continue the steps started in 2002

that are required to hold a lease sale in the Northwest Sector of NPR-A in 2004. Critical pre-sale

activities will be performed to ensure that the sale can be held in 2004. These activities include

initiating planning activity, preparing the pre-sale tract assessment, completing a NEPA

consistency review, and issuing an availability notice. The BLM will be working on completing

the Final Integrated Activity Plan and associated Environmental Impact Statement in2003. Under the National Energy Plan, the BLM anticipates working on a full field development

analysis for lease activity in the Northeast sector of NPR-A. These projects will require

additional environmental analyses to comply with existing regulations and NEPA. Part of the

task of supporting the full field development and additional leasing is to assess the potential impacts of the oil and gas development and production. The BLM needs to conduct and

complete critical studies to implement a North Slope best practices leasing and development

program. Additionally, the BLM will design and initiate the necessary inventory, monitoring and

other studies in 2003. Should Congress authorize oil and gas development in the Section 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2003, BLM could use the Alaska North Slope funding to conduct the necessary pre-leasing planning activities necessary to support an environmentally sound

leasing and development program in this area. Under current law, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is closed to oil and gas development. However, the 1.5 million acre Section 1002 area

of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is one of the best prospects for substantial new

oil and gas resources for the Nation. Congress would need to enact legislation to authorize an

oil and gas leasing program that would lead to the production of oil and gas within the Section 1002 Area of the ANWR coastal plain. If authorized, a portion of the additional funds requested

in 2004 for Alaska oil and gas development will be available to begin the planning steps leading

to an environmentally sound leasing and development program.

Finally, the BLM will continue coordination efforts and establish protocols with the State of Alaska and the Canadian government concerning a North Slope natural gas pipeline. Leasing and Lease Operations- The BLM is examining opportunities to improve and streamline

the management of the NEPA process for all energy resource proposals with all surface- management bureaus, offices, and affected agencies. For 2003, work will continue in the modeling and deployment of a Bureau-wide automated competitive lease-sale system and will develop and improve the process for providing wildlife stipulation waivers and speeding up

archaeology and special status species clearances. As part of the President’s National Energy Policy, the BLM is continuing to develop and

implement common reclamation standards for oil and gas leases, and is instituting a reclamation monitoring policy to determine the efficacy of lease stipulations and conditions of Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 151
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input and involvement. The BLM will also identify ways to expedite the process of approving APD. This includes identifying and implementing process improvements and using information technology to facilitate more efficient well permit processing through electronic commerce with

industry and regulatory agencies. It also includes improved NEPA analysis capabilities by using geographic information systems. Coalbed Natural Gas Development - The Montana and Wyoming Final EISs were issued in January 2003. The Montana Final EIS covered the entire State of Montana while the Wyoming

Final EIS addressed only lands within the Powder River Basin. Estimates vary but data in the

Final EIS indicates that 25 trillion cubic feet of coalbed natural gas may be present in the area of Wyoming covered by the Final EIS while as much as 17.7 trillion cubic feet may be presentin Montana. In 2003, BLM plans to process 2,613 coalbed APDs. As a result of the funds spent in 2003 on the coalbed EISs, BLM expects to be able to process higher numbers of APDs in these

areas in 2004. Many of these APDs were originally estimated for processing in 2002 and 2003. The proposed action for 8 million acres in Wyoming includes drilling, completing, operating, and

reclaiming 39,400 new coalbed natural gas wells and constructing, operating, and reclaiming

various ancillary facilities needed to support the new wells. Drilling would continue for 10 years. The Final EISs incorporated several improvements including refined air and water quality sections. The Final EIS’s responds to 35,000 public comments on the draft EISs and were

prepared cooperatively with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Montana Board of

Oil and Gas Conservation, and the Wyoming and Montana Departments of Environmental

Quality. Inspection and Enforcement- In 2003, the Bureau will perform over 17,000 inspections of oil and gas operations to ensure compliance with applicable statutes; regulations; onshore

operating orders; notices to lessees; lease terms and permit conditions of approval pertaining to

drilling; production; well plugging and abandonment; and other requirements related to lease

administration. The BLM’s role in the President’s National Energy Policy includes enhancing

inspection and enforcement capabilities to ensure that inspections are completed and lessees and operators are notified of corrective action requirements in a timely manner, to ensure that Federal resources are protected. The BLM inspectors have broad responsibilities and authority

with respect to protection of the environment and the public, proper disposition of production, accurate reporting of production, and adequate lease site security. When inspectors identify non-compliance, they are authorized to use a number of enforcement tools to ensure

compliance, including issuing notices of violations, imposing assessments or civil penalties, ordering a shut-down of operations, and possibly canceling the lease. Geothermal - The BLM will significantly increase the number of geothermal leases issued and

nearly double the number of geothermal permits to drill in 2003. In 2003, the BLM expects to manage 400 geothermal leases. Emphasis will be directed to meeting industry demands in Nevada, California, and Utah. Funds are also being used to support the BLM’s role in geothermal development in the President’s National Energy Policy.

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Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

• -- , • - • 2004 Program

Budget Changes , ;

, «; » Request (+/-) $(000) 85,953 +311 FTE 751 +8

The 2004 budget request for Oil and Gas Management is $85,953,000 and 751 FTE, a program change of +$31 1 ,000 and +8 FTE from the 2003 requested level.

In support of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan mission goal to Manage Resources to Enhance Public Benefit, Promote Responsible Use and Ensure Optimal Value, the BLM

requests five program increases: North Slope of Alaska, (+$425,000) - The North Slope of Alaska is one of BLM’s best prospects for substantial new oil and gas production. The Bureau has completed 50 percent of the energy actions identified as tasks in the BLM’s National Energy Plan for oil and gas

development and production in the North Slope of Alaska and plans to evaluate additional

actions, which will support proposed and existing energy activities. The BLM is continuing to pursue a biennial leasing strategy for the Northeast sector of the National Petroleum ReserveAlaska, with a proposed sale in 2004. The BLM is also pursuing the expansion of the area

offered for lease to include the northwest and southern sections of NPR-A. The BLM is continuing efforts on the preparation of an integrated activity plan and EIS and anticipates completion in 2003, with the first lease sale for the northwest sector in 2004. In addition, BLM

will initiate preliminary work in 2004 to support a lease sale in the southern sector of NPR-A in 2007. The BLM anticipates receiving a full-field development proposal for the Northeast sector

of NPR-A in 2003, which would require the preparation of an EIS that would be completed in 2004. An additional $425,000 is requested to address the pre-planning requirements and the

coordination required between all involved agencies for leasing and development. The increase

will support planning for 2004 sales in the NPR-A and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Congressional authorization will be required for a lease sale to be conducted in ANWR. In addition, BLM will continue to perform inspection and enforcement work, APD processing, and

BLM’s partnership obligations with the Minerals Management Service. Additionally these funds would cover monitoring of permits for geophysical compliance, subsistence monitoring (which is also part of the EIS and activity plan for NPR-A and tied to energy development), and legacywell assessment needs related to previous government drilling.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Coalbed Natural Gas Development, (+$350,000) - BLM will use the additional funds to contract for NEPA assistance to process backlogged APDs in Utah and other states; to develop

a baseline coalbed natural gas resource assessment in Colorado; and to add seasonal

biologists and archaeologists to work on threatened and endangered species and cultural clearances for oil and gas APDs, sundry notices, seismic projects, and energy rights-of-way in New Mexico and Wyoming. As a result of these projects and processing costs funded in 2003, BLM expects to be able to approve 4,512 coalbed APDs in 2004.

Inspection and Enforcement, (+$2,000,000) - To ensure effective lease and permit management, BLM will concentrate additional inspection and enforcement efforts in response to a growing level of APDs in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, the Uinta and

Piceance Basin in Colorado and Utah, the Permian Basin in New Mexico, and in California and

the eastern States. Additional funds will be used to hire and train additional inspectors, provide equipment and vehicles and other support for existing inspectors to increase BLM’s overall inspection and enforcement capability in these targeted areas.

Oil and gas operations on Federal and Indian lands generate more than $500 million in royalties each year to the U.S. Treasury. The inspection and enforcement program is one of the most

critical programs in the BLM; the potential for fraud or theft is very high. Mishandling or lack of documentation of production from leases can result in significant underpayment of royalties. Furthermore, environmental degradation from oil and gas operations can cause serious

impacts. Program objectives include verification of proper accounting of production, protection

of the environment, and enforcement for public health and safety. Geothermal, (+$550,000) - The BLM is requesting additional funds to respond to industry demand for geothermal power. More than half of the funds will be used to process lease

applications as well as post-lease permits and licenses. Efforts with the U.S. Forest Service will concentrate on 30 U.S. Forest Service applications in California and 80 U.S. Forest Service

applications in Oregon. BLM lands will also be cleared for additional leasing in Utah, New Mexico, Idaho and Arizona. In 2004, BLM expects to process and approve double the number of geothermal

permits to drill that are expected to be approved in 2003 and conduct 100 more inspections than are expected in 2003. In Nevada and California, BLM’s processing, reviewing and approving of site licenses and utilization permits as well as the processing of supporting sundry notices and

development applications will result in a 15 percent increase in geothermal power plants. Exploration actions and unit reviews will also be conducted in Nevada, California, Oregon, Utah and New Mexico. BLM will complete unit agreements to protect public geothermal resources through

better exploration and development controls. Resource Monitoring, (+$500,000) - To effectively manage energy development, BLM requests

funding for additional resource monitoring to increase its ability to assess the cumulative impact of oil and gas development, especially on cultural resources and species at risk. The BLM recognizes

that systematic resource monitoring has not been a sufficient priority in the past, and OMB’s

recent Program Assessment Ratings Tool of BLM’s restoration function highlighted this insufficiency. BLM plans to use the additional funds to address impacts to T&E and sensitive species in the eastern plains of Colorado where energy development is occurring, and to develop programmatic wildlife monitoring and protection plans to protect species such as black-tailed prairie dog, mountain plover, long-billed curlew, and burrowing owl in other States where coalbed natural gas development is occurring. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 154
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Funds will also be used to develop alternative strategies to meet the BLM’s National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 responsibilities on a larger scale than individual oil and gas APDs in New Mexico. Based on site types and feature types, priorities will be established for when cultural data recovery should be required and how it should be carried out. A decision tree/matrix to determine which sites/features are most significant, and survey recommendations will assist BLM’s

efforts to streamline its review of APDs. Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies, (-$1,000,000) - BLM has a reduced need for EPCA funding since studies in the 5 highest priority provinces have been completed. In 2004, the next portion of the inventory phase will be underway in lower priority provinces. Information Technology, (-$2,514,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security

of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The

Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and

software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and

training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process and in the case of this program the eGov initiatives within the Automated Fluids Management Support System.

Oil And Gas Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resourc

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - ener

e use to enhance public benefit, promote

gy- End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Provide for Access: Number onshore acres

available for energy resource

exploration/development consistent with

applicable management plans or permitting requirements. (1000's)

171,000 171,000 171,000 171,000 171,000 +0

Responsible Use: Reduce by X the acreage

disturbed during energy exploration and

development activities through the implementation of best management practices.

1,896 2,000 2,516 2,400 2,600 +200

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End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Report production for energy resources (oil, gas, geothermal) produced from DOI managed or influenced lands: (BLM Measure)

Oil (MBL) 99 95 100 100 +0 Gas (MMCF) 3,866 - 2,135 4,500 4,500 +0

Geothermal (GWhr) 5,385 - 5,720 5,800 6,300 +500

Annually report revenues collected through

royalties, bonuses, rents and sales for energy

resources (oil, gas, geothermal) produced from DOI managed or influenced lands: (BLM

Measure)

Oil ($M) 253 - 209 202 189 +0 Gas ($M) 1,247 1,250 741 1,106 1,053 -53 Geothermal ($M) 21.0 - 16.0 17.0 17.0 +0

Optimal Value: Percent of onshore acres offered

receiving acceptable price or number of bids per

tract. 49% 55% 55% 55% +0

Ind

termediate Outcome Goal 1: Effectively manage and provide incentives for access a evelopment. nd

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Reduce to X the actual number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are in backlog status for fluid energy minerals (APD's), solid energy minerals

(LBA's) and rights-of-way: APD Backlog * 2,845 2,386 2,500 1,700 -800

Energy-related ROW Backlog 1,400 1,600 1,620 1,740 1,860 +120

Most of BLM’s APD and ROW backlog is in areas with pending coalbed natural gas EISs. Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible energy use management practices.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Reduce Sources of Degradation from Onshore

Oil and Gas Operations: Reduce the number of undesirable incidents per 1000 wells for on-shore

oil and gas operations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Improved Use of Conservation Practices: Amount

of additional oil and gas resources recovered due

to royalty relief actions (barrels of oil; tons of

coal).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Restore and Mitigate Damage from Onshore Oil and Gas Operations: Increase by X the number

of orphan and temporarily abandoned wells plugged each year.

25 40 42 55 55 +0

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Drainage Protection: Increase production volume

and value of oil and gas produced under drainage

protection program (includes income from wells

drilled, agreements established as a result of the drainage program, and from compensatory

royalty assessments:

Production Increase (MBL)

Production Value ($M) Geothermal Production Inspections (#)

1 - 1 1 1 -0 $20 - $23 $25 $25 +0

150 - 150 200 300 +100 Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas with energy resources available for exploration and

development that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of energy

resources areas with adequate information (energy resource assessments, soil surveys,

vegetation mapping, site surveys, hydrologic assessments, archeological inventories, wildlife and habitat assessments) to support management decisions, (fluid energy)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Satisfaction Rating: Improve stakeholder

satisfaction rating with energy resources

permitting process, (fluid energy)

Not Measured

Not Measured 47.3% No Survey

in FY

2003* 52.3% +5%

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Develop and Issue Fluid Mineral Leases, (number) 2,875 3,000 2,970 3,450 3,450 +0

Process Fluid Minerals Applications for Permit to

Drill, (number) 4,437 5,500 4,635 5,500 7,000 +1,500

Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements

(geophysical), (number) 630 400 380 400 400 +0

Process Oil and Gas Reservoir Management

Agreements, (number) 2,500 2,300 2,280 1,500 1,500 +0

Process Fluid Minerals Post Lease Administrative Changes, (number) 23,400 20,500 29,500 27,000 27,000 +0

Process Fluid Minerals Sundry Notices, (number). 34,400 29,200 29,500 30,000 30,000 +0

Process Indian Pre-Lease Actions (number). 400 270 480 450 450 +0

Conduct Fluid Mineral Inspection and

Enforcement, (number) 16,250 15,000 16,350 17,050 18,700 +1,650

Resolve Fluid Mineral Drainage Cases, (number) 1,125 1,200 1,085 1,500 1,500 +0

Conduct Realty Inspections (geophysical), (number) 65 55 85 100 100 +0

*Permitting process survey for fluid energy resources will be conducted biennially.

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9,53874-500 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Coal Management program is $9,538,000 and 74 FTE. The Coal Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department s Draft Strategic Plan by managing or influencing Federal coal resources to enhance pubic benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value. Key intermediate outcome measures include increasing the number of coal resource compliance and production

inspections and reducing unauthorized resource extraction, (see the Coal Management

performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 35 percent of all coal resources in the United States and indirectly affects the use of at least an additional 10 percent. Sixty percent of western coal is federally owned

and an additional 20 percent is managed or affected by the Federal government. Coal produced from the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming accounts for over 80 percent

of Federal coal production.

Nationally, 90 percent of the coal produced is consumed by

electric utilities for the generation of electricity. Coal provides

the base fuel for 56 percent of the electricity generated in the

United States today. Of all the coal consumed for electric generation in the United States, one-third is mined from

Federal coal leases managed by the BLM. As of September 30, 2002, there were 312 Federal coal leases covering 469,000 acres of Federal lands or subsurface mineral ownership. Production from these leases amounted to 438 million tons with a market value of $3.3 billion. These leases generated $342.6 million in Federal royalties during 2002. In 2004, the program will focus on continuing to lease coal, gathering data to be used in

Wyoming Surface Mine

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications updating BLM’s activity plans for coal leasing, improving BLM’s customer services, reducing

future liabilities created by unauthorized uses, and providing technical support to Tribes and

Indian mineral owners. Coal Leasing - At present, Federal coal leasing relies solely on the Lease by Application process, in which the initiative to lease is taken by industry and driven by industry demand. On

average, BLM receives 9 LBAs per year from the coal industry. Most coal leases are issued in response to the need for additional reserves for existing operations. Post-Lease Actions - The BLM’s coal operations workload involves mandatory administrative actions for existing leases, encompassing all exploration and development activities that occur on Federal and tribal lands after the issuance of a coal exploration license or lease. BLM

actions include production verification, coal conservation through oversight of diligent development, bonding, and approval of the resource recovery and protection plan for federally owned coal. Other post-lease actions, which are typically initiated by the lessee, include lease

modifications, royalty rate reductions, formation of logical mining units, assignments,

relinquishments, and readjustments. Timely completion of post-lease actions is critical to assure compliance with the statutory goals of diligent development, continued operation, maximum economic recovery, and conservation of the coal resource. Technical Assistance on Indian Lands - The BLM is responsible for providing technical expertise to Indian mineral owners in developing and producing their coal resources. The BLM

reviews mine plans, and provides inspection, enforcement, and production verification on Indian

leases. BLM also provides oversight to contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act. The BLM is active in the Indian Minerals Steering Committee. The Bureau provides support to a number of IMSC initiatives each year. Inspection and Enforcement Activities - In order to ensure effective lease management, the BLM performs inspection and enforcement on both producing and inactive coal leases. This on- the-ground inspection is required to detect unauthorized activities (drilling, exploration, trespass,

or production). The BLM conducts quarterly inspections and production verifications on producing Federal and

tribal coal leases. In addition, the BLM inspects non-producing leases at least annually. Emphasis continues to be placed on (1) inspection and enforcement activities on tribal and

Federal producing leases and (2) independent calculation of production and production

verification. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Coal Management program included the following:

. The BLM issued three leases for coal development: one each in New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. These three coal leases produced over $391 million in bonus bids. On average, BLM receives 9 LBAs per year from the coal industry. These LBAs are requested to supplement existing private reserves associated with active operations. In 2002, because of Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 159
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applications were received than processed. A request for additional funds to process more

leases was made for 2003. Responding to a higher level of coal industry activity on existing operations than planned, BLM completed 2,180 lease inspections to verify production and

insure compliance and completed 290 post-lease actions such as the review and approval

of mining or exploration plans and lease assignments.

• Well documented inspection and production verification, and timely accomplishment of

related lease administration responsibilities for Federal leases is an important component of

this program. At the Centralia coal mine in Washington State, for example, two leases produced more than 3,000,000 tons of Federal coal and over $6 million Federal royalties in the last two years. The Centralia Coal Mine and associated mine mouth power plant generates sufficient electricity (1300 MW) to power a city nearly the size of Seattle, WA. This

operation is the primary employer in the community of Centralia, which employs 550 at the mine and another 200 at the power plant. BLM manages the associated Federal coal leases that make up 25 percent of the mine's reserves and is involved with a MMS royalty audit of this operation which will commence during the second half of 2002 and is continuing

into 2003. Indian Trust Actions — In 2002, the BLM completed 7 post-lease actions and 119 enforcement and production verification inspections on Indian leases. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

Coal Leasing and Operations - A $500,000 increase for coal leasing and operations was

requested in 2003 to implement BLM’s tasks included in the President’s National Energy Policy. The BLM has committed to the following actions:

. To complete more coal lease sales per year, BLM is reviewing the Lease By Application process to determine if modifications of processes and regulations can be made to further expedite the processing of coal lease applications.

• To enable BLM to respond expeditiously to rapidly changing lease conditions and

encourage the greatest recovery of coal, BLM is reviewing possible revisions of the royalty

rate guidelines to encourage the greatest ultimate recovery of coal. Revising this process

could result in completing more post-lease actions per year.

• A comprehensive review of the coal post-leasing processes has not been conducted in many years. Application of new technologies, changes in procedures, or the removal of

legal and regulatory impediments may offer the opportunity to reduce unnecessary burdens

on coal lessees and result in increased production. BLM is reviewing current procedures and policies to streamline the completion of post-lease actions.

• BLM is identifying opportunities to more effectively resolve conflicts between coalbed natural gas and coal development. Conflicts can occur if the coalbed is fractured by drilling or if coal mining operations could be delayed while waiting for natural gas developments to

9

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• To provide necessary funding to support BLM

priorities and meet industry requirements, a

portion of the requested increase in 2003 is for processing an additional 4 coal leases and a total of 190 coal post-lease actions. Indian Trust Actions - In 2003, a $750,000 increase was requested to support the BLM’s Indian Trust outreach and actions in Arizona, Montana, and New Underground Personnel Transport in Federally Mexico. The BLM plans to complete 15 Indian post- Leased Coal Mine lease actions such as the review and approval of mining or exploration plans, lease assignments, and bonding modifications with these funds and

complete all required enforcement and production verification inspections.

conclude. The ability to effectively manage these and welfare of underground miners and maximize

recovery of the public’s energy resources.

conflicts is needed to protect the health

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004

Budget Request

- .

• Program Changes

(+/-) $(000) FTE

9,53874

-1320 The 2004 budget request for Coal Management is $9,538,000 and 74 FTE, a program change

of -$132,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$132,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security

of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The

Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and

software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and

training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 161
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications automate the NEPA process and in the case of this program the eGov initiatives within the Automated Fluids Management Support System. Coal Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

E

rcml Outcome Goal. Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

isponsible use, and ensure optimal value - energy. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Provide for Access: Number onshore acres

available for energy resource

exploration/development consistent with applicable management plans or permitting requirements. (1000's)

171,000 171,000 171,000 171,000 171,000 +0

Report production for energy resources (coal) produced from BLM-managed or influenced lands,

(million tons) (TRST not included) (BLM Measure) 394 438 428 438 +10

Annually report revenues collected through

royalties, bonuses, rents and sales for energy

resources (coal) produced from BLM managed or influenced lands. ($M) (excluding TRST) (BLM

Measure)

$437 $511 $523 $552 +$29

Ini de

termediate Outcome Goal 1: Effectively manage and provide incent velopment. ves for iccess an d

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Reduce to X the actual number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that in backlog status for fluid energy

minerals (APD's), solid energy minerals (LBA's) and rights-of-way. [LBA's in backlog]

19 18 15 10 -5

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsib e use management practice‘S Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improved Use of Conservation Practices: Amount

of additional energy resources recovered due to royalty relief actions (tons of coal).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Int ermediate Outcome Goal 3: Ensure effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Production Verification: Increase number of energy resource compliance inspections and

production inspections, (coal)

1,800 2,180 2,200 2,300 +100

Unauthorized Use or Trespass of Energy

Resources: Increase the number of actions taken

pn reported violations of fraud and unauthorized esource use. (coal)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Coal Management Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas with energy resources available for exploration and

development that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of energy

resources areas with adequate information (energy resource assessments, soil surveys,

vegetation mapping, site surveys, hydrologic assessments, archeological inventories, wildlife and habitat assessments) to support management decisions, (coal)

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Satisfaction Rating: Improve stakeholder

satisfaction rating with energy resources

permitting process, (coal) 50% 61% 65% 65% +0

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Process Coal Leases. 4 8 3 25 25 +0

Process Coal Post Lease Actions. 230 270 290 190 190 +0

Inspect and Verify Solid Minerals Production 1,800 1,750 2,180 2,200 2,300 +100

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Energy and Minerals Management

Subactivity: Other Mineral Resources Management- Subactivity Summary ($000) - X

/

-

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

' Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

+a.-! 2004

Budget

Request Amount

' lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) FTE10,079 109

10,317 107 +111

0

COo+ 10,434 107 +117

0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $10,434,000 and 107 FTE. The Other Mineral Resources Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing or influencing Federal mineral resources other than fluid minerals and coal (primarily for non-energy uses) to enhance pubic

benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value. End outcome measures include

reporting production for non-energy mineral resources (leasable / saleable) produced from BLMmanaged or influenced lands, (see “Other Minerals Resources Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). This program also funds technical assistance in these areas to the Indian Tribes and allottees. Federal lands are the source of important mineral resources for the Nation, including potassium, phosphorus, sodium, potash, lead, zinc, sand and gravel. During 2002, the production of leasable minerals such as phosphate, potash, sodium, and certain hard rock minerals had a

market value of $684 million and generated $38 million in revenues from Federal lands. The

number of leases and prospecting permits for all minerals currently authorized under this program are shown in the following table.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Mineral Materials Revenue

($ million)

1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002

Fiscal Year

Mineral materials include common materials such as

sand, gravel, stones, and

clays that provide the bulk of the materials needed for construction of houses, highways, railroad tracks,

airports, bridges, pipelines and

other developments.

Providing mineral materials in a timely and environmentally

sensitive manner is critical for accessing and developing well and drill pads, as well as

constructing railroad spurs and pipelines for transporting

coal, oil, and gas. Sand, gravel and other mineral materials are provided to State and local governments and

nonprofit organizations at no cost. BLM also

sells these materials for private and commercial uses on a contract basis. The public and private sectors are increasingly looking to BLM lands for these resources in the growing communities of the West, as more and more private resources

are being depleted or made unavailable through

zoning because of other competing demands for non-Federal lands. In areas of high demand the

public lands are an important source of these

materials. Federal lands are an important source for mineral materials in many rapidly expanding communities in the West. In the fast-growing Las Vegas, Nevada, metropolitan area, the public lands are the source of more than 25 percent of the sand and gravel used in area construction. Authorization and Leasing - The BLM issues authorizations (permits, contracts, leases, and

licenses) for extraction of mineral resources other than coal, geothermal, oil shale, oil and gas

from public lands under this program. The BLM is responsible for classifying the land as

prospectively valuable or as containing known value for these minerals. The Bureau also determines fair market value in support of leasing non-energy minerals on public lands, National Forest lands, and other lands for which the Federal government owns all or a portion of the

mineral estate. This includes ensuring compliance with the requirements of the NEPA and

ensuring that the terms of leases or authorizations minimize future liabilities to the government. Examples of post-lease actions are the revieNw and approval of mining or exploration plans,

Commodity

\ Leases Prospecting

Permits Phosphate 100 0 Potash 137 2 Sodium (inc. Trona) 110 1 Lead/Zinc 35 8 Other Minerals 64 13

Total 446 24

Other Mineral Resources Leases and Prospecting Permits tas nf Santemher 30 2002)

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 165
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications lease readjustments, assignments,

permit

royaltyextensions,

rate reductions, bonding

lease

modifications, renewals, lease modifications, lease a lease terminations and

relinquishments and review and approval of mining reclamation plans and licenses. Technical Support of Indian Minerals - To support the Secretary’s trust responsibilities, the BLM provides technical support to Tribes and Indian mineral owners for mineral resources other than coal, geothermal, oil, or gas. The BLM is responsible for overseeing all solid mineral

operations on BIA-issued leases on tribal and allotted lands. This responsibility includes sand

and gravel when Tribes authorize removal through a lease. The BLM's responsibility includes approval of plans of operations, as well as inspection and enforcement activities. The Bureau

also pursues opportunities for contracting the minerals workload wth interested Tribes. The BLM is active in the Indian Minerals Steering Committee which is composed of members

from five Departmental bureaus that manage Indian mineral leases, and members from the

Office of the Secretary. The BLM provides support to a number of IMSC initiatives each year, such as “listening forums” where tribal leaders express their concerns. Inspection and Enforcement and Production Verification - Inspection and enforcement

actions, including verification of production, are conducted at least quarterly to ensure that all revenues from Federal and tribal leases are accurately reported, that operations are following the approved mine plan, and that the correct royalty rate is being applied. Annual on-the- ground inspections of non-producing, non-energy mineral leases, licenses, contracts, and

permits are also conducted.

Mineral material permits and contracts are inspected to verify production and evaluate compliance with NEPA and other requirements. When routine compliance inspections, or other

information, indicate an unauthorized removal of mineral materials, the BLM investigates the

alleged minerals trespass and takes action to resolve these cases.

In various western counties, population expansion has greatly increased the demand for mineral

materials to support community growth. Existing mineral material sources are rapidly being

depleted; in some instances, the BLM is closing material sites. This has resulted in an increase

in mineral material trespasses and enforcement actions on public lands.

Priorities for the Other Minerals Resource Management program in 2004 will include:

• Responding to increased demand by the public for minerals, roads and other infrastructure

in high growth areas of the West and in areas with energy development.

. Emphasizing mineral materials inspection and enforcement to ensure accurate accounting

for the mineral materials removed and compliance with environmental protection

stipulations.

• Processing non-energy and other mineral post-authorization actions. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Other Mineral Resources Management program

included the following: Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 166
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

. The BLM met or exceeded all its projected goals in the Other Mineral Resources Management program including the number of mineral material disposals, the number of non-energy leases processed, and the number of non-energy inspections and production

verifications completed. This was also true on Indian lands. BLM’s estimate of planned accomplishments is based on past history and current indications of the market demand.

Actual disposals are processed in response to the actual public demand. Actual disposals

in 2002 were much higher than the planned projections because of increased applications, mainly due to increased construction activity and energy operations.

. The BLM emphasized mineral materials inspection and enforcement to ensure accurate accounting for the mineral materials removed and compliance with environmental protection

stipulations. The number of inspections is based on volume produced, with larger operations being inspected more frequently. This helps to prevent the loss of Federal revenues by deterring illegal removals. In California, a targeted pilot project on production

verification and trespass detected unauthorized removals of minerals from BLM lands. A

total of 4 trespasses were discovered netting the government $500,000 in trespass payment. BLM was able to curb the illegal removal of Federal resources from BLM lands

while ensuring appropriate compensation to the American people for use of public resources.

• The BLM completed 145 non-energy post-lease actions, completed 5,018 mineral material disposals, closed 40 mineral materials trespass cases, and conducted 596 solid mineral and

3,099 mineral material inspections. Additionally, the BLM completed 20 non-energy post- lease actions, 281 solid mineral inspections, and 29 inspections on mineral materials sites on Indian lands. BLM issued 214 free use permits for over 5.4 million cubic yards of materials valued at over $6.8 million. The BLM’s leases for minerals and materials disposals are important to energy and transportation projects in the West. For example, in Montana, one long-term, competitive mineral materials sale contract for the sale of railroad

ballast is one of the few sources of material supplying railroad lines through 6 States. This BLM material source generates 100,000 tons per year. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments will include the following: Primarily in response to increased demand by the public for minerals, roads and other

infrastructure in high growth areas of the West and in areas with energy development, in 2003 BLM expects to complete 143 non-energy post-lease actions, 3,943 mineral material disposals, 1000 solid mineral inspections, and 2,108 mineral material site inspections on public lands. The BLM also expects to complete 28 non-energy post-lease actions, 216 solid mineral inspections, and 30 inspections on mineral materials sites on Indian lands. The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that have and will continue to be funded in the Other Mineral Resources Management program.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -167
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Mineral Materials -The BLM continues to make mineral materials available for collaborative uses by local governments and non-profit groups. They are issued as free use permits to Federal agencies and State and local governments, and also limited amounts to non-profit organizations. These materials are used mainly for road construction, and maintenance and

other uses such as lining for ditches and canals. Selenium Contamination in Idaho's Phosphate Mining District- The BLM is a participant in two Memoranda of Understanding that are designed to coordinate the activities of regulators as

the BLM works to identify and mitigate selenium contamination in the phosphate mining district. The State of Idaho is the lead regulator for an area-wide investigation designed to identify the

location and source of selenium contamination. This area-wide investigation is fully funded by

the phosphate mining industry. The BLM is also a participant in an MOU with the other Federal agencies that have a role in mitigating selenium contamination. The U.S. Forest Service has

closely coordinated the activities related to the need to issue Administrative Orders on Consent

with the BLM, including one for the South Maybe Canyon selenium investigation and is considering the need to issue several more.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

.

’

" . .. - ' O' " '

! 2004 Program

* . - • Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 10,434 +6 FTE 107 0 The 2004 budget request for Other Mineral Resources Management is $10,434,000 and 107

FTE, a program change of +$6,000 from the 2003 requested level. Mineral Materials, (+$184,000) - The BLM will use the increased funding to make additional mineral materials available for projects such as access roads, drill pads, and railroad ballast for exploration, development, and production of energy minerals and mineral materials for transportation and utility corridors. Special emphasis for the increased funding will be on serving needs of rapidly expanding

communities and identifying and resolving trespass in Arizona, California, and Utah and

maintaining the high levels of program service in Colorado and Idaho. These funds support BLM efforts to provide at least $2 million of mineral materials from public lands for high growth

areas of Arizona and Nevada, such as Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas. In Idaho, funds will be used to provide an estimated 1,000 community support disposals of all types, including providing materials for infrastructure for alternafve energy projects. The BLM will process an additional 50 mineral material disposal permits over the 2003 planned

level, maintain the high emphasis on resolving trespass issues, and continue to conduct a

higher level of mineral material inspections and production verification.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 168
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications These funds support the long-term goals of completing non-energy and other mineral

authorization actions, processing non-energy and other mineral post-authorization actions, and

completing non-energy and other mineral compliance, inspection, and enforcement actions on

Federal lands. Local supplies of mineral material are needed for building access and

infrastructure to develop energy minerals and bring them to the market. There are often no other

viable substitutes for mineral materials, and suitable materials are increasingly imported to high demand areas from adjoining States at higher cost. Information Technology, (-$178,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process and in the case of this program the eGov initiatives within the Automated Fluids Management Support System.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III 169
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Other Minerals Management Performance Summary a

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - non-energy minerals. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Access: Number of acres available for non-energy

mineral resource exploration and development

consistent with applicable management plans.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Responsible Use: Increase number of acres

reclaimed to appropriate land condition and water

quality standards or acres of disturbance avoided

through use of best management practices.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Report production for non-energy mineral resources (leasable / saleable) produced from DOI managed or influenced lands: (excluding TRST)

(BLM Measure)

Leasable (million tons) Saleable (million tons) 1.8 Not Set 1.5 1.5 Not Set N/A

29.8 Not Set 30.0 30.0 Not Set N/A

Annually report revenues collected through

royalties, bonuses, rents and sales for non-energy

mineral resources (leasable, locatable, saleable) produced from DOI managed or influenced lands: (excluding TRST) (BLM Measure)

Leasable ($000s) Saleable ($000s) $57.1 Not Set $38.0 Not Set Not Set N/A

$9.8 Not Set $10.3 Not Set Not Set N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access to and incentives for non-energy minera

production. S

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Reduce the average time by X

for review and approval of saleable, leasable, and

locatable minerals processing actions.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsi

practices.

ale non-energy mineral use management

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Maximum Recovery: Additional non-energy

resources recovered due to royalty relief actions. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 170

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Other Minerals Management Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Ensure effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Production Verification and Accountability: Increase number of actions taken on unauthorized resource use.

N/A 24 40 40 40 +0

Production Verification and Accountability: Increase # of non-energy mineral resource compliance inspections and production

inspections, (leasable, saleable) (BLM Measure)

3,870 2,690 3,695 2,708 2,708 +0

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas available with non-energy mineral resources exploration and

development that are covered by current management plan based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Customer Satisfaction: Improve industry

satisfaction rating with non-energy mineral resources permitting process. (# score) (BLM

Measure)

50% 61% 65% 65% +0

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Process Non-Energy Mineral Licenses, Permits or Leases. 12 28 33 28 14 -14 Process Non-Energy Mineral Post Lease Actions. 180 140 145 143 143 +0

Process Mineral Material Disposals. 4,260 3,800 5,018 3,943 3,993 +50

Inspect and Verify Solid Minerals Production. 1,000 830 1,042 1,000 1,000 +0

Inspect and Verify Mineral Materials Production*

* Mineral material disposals and associated inspec

level of 3,800 to 4,000 disposals and about 1860 to any one year, the number actually performed will vi

2,870

tions are higl 2100 inspec

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1,860

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Subactivity Summary ($000) rvrv. ;

; -yK’lv- ’ -

Subactivity

1 * S^f' 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount ;

r - »4 * „ Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

.

-

,

• - : lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Alaska $

Minerals FTE

3,99717

2,228

12 +10

0

-16 +0

2,222

12

-60 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Alaska Minerals program is $2,222,000 and 12 FTE. The Alaska Minerals program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s

Draft Strategic Plan by managing or influencing Federal mineral resources in Alaska to enhance

pubic benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value. These assessments ensure

effective public and private mineral supply decisions by providing information that can be used

to identify land use management alternatives and policy options, complete reliable cost analyses of alternate sources of mineral supply, and analyze mineral extraction technologies. In addition, the BLM develops cost-effective techniques for characterizing the environmental hazards associated with waste from past mining and minerals processing operations in Alaska, (see Alaska Minerals performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). Mineral Assessment -There are 15 mining districts in Alaska with completed or nearly completed mineral assessments. Mineral assessments for another 15 of the mining districts are scheduled in priority order in the long-range planning document for 2004 and beyond. Assessments of the remaining 43 mining districts are not currently scheduled.

In 2004, significant accomplishments planned will include the following:

• Field crews will investigate known mineral occurrences in the ongoing mineral assessments. The planned workload measure is 40 sites investigated for the Delta River Mining District and 98 sites investigated for the expanded Aniak Mining District.

• Updates for the Annual Mining Plan Applications database will be completed. Information on producing mineral properties, major developing mineral properties, prospect sites and

current exploration projects will also be updated.

• Airborne geophysical surveys will be used to supplement the ongoing and planned mineral assessments.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

BLM geologist conducting an assessment for the Alaska Minerals Program

2002 Program Performance

Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Alaska

Minerals program include the following:

. Publication of economic feasibility report for the Koyukuk Mining District mineral assessment, BLM-Alaska Technical Report 38, Economic

Prefeasibility Studies of Mining in the Koyukuk

Mining District, Northern Alaska.

. Publication of analytical data from Koyukuk

Mining District mineral assessment, BLMAlaska Open File Report 84, Analytical Results from Mineral Investigations in the Koyukuk Mining District, Northern Alaska

Publication of Stikine area mineral assessment final report, BLM-Alaska Technical Report

51, Mineral Assessment of the Stikine Area, Central Southeast Alaska.

Publication of the economic prefeasibility report for the Stikine area mineral assessment, BLM-Alaska Technical Report 52, Economic Prefeasibility Studies of Mining in the Stikine Area, Southeast Alaska. A full-scale field program was begun in the Delta River district. An airborne geophysical survey was conducted and supplemented with additional geophysical data acquired from

past surveys. A ground geophysics project performed in conjunction with the USGS

identified prospective deep mineral deposits in the Delta River Mining District. The Aniak Mining District mineral assessment was augmented with an airborne geophysical survey conducted in conjunction with the Alaska Department of Geological and Geophysical

Surveys. The Data At-Risk program was continued. This program converts old maps, reports, and

analytical data into electronic format for inclusion in computer databases and ultimately

distribution to the public. The Alaska Cost Factors project was started, to update the economic data used in the economic feasibility studies.2003 Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments will include the following:

. Publication of Koyukuk Mining District mineral assessment final report, BLM-Alaska

Technical Report 50, Mineral Investigations in the Koyukuk Mining District, Northern Alaska.

• The BLM is continuing a program to provide on-line Internet accessibility to the Juneau

Minerals Information Center library.

. Economic modeling for mineral deposit types in the mining districts will be started and

databases will be updated; final reports will be published in 2005.

. The Alaska Minerals Information System computerized minerals database will be updated

for the Koyukuk and Stikine mineral assessments.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Internet postings will continue to include the following: current Federal and State mining

claims; Federal and State status plats; historical Federal mining claims in Alaska, starting with 2001; State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Kardex files; and an inquiry system for Alaska Geologic Materials Center. The BLM's historic mineral files in Juneau and Anchorage were scanned and converted to viewable documents that will be available on the

Internet.

• The Alaska Cost Factors study will be completed and the results published as a BLM

Technical Report.

. Work will continue for the Delta River Mining District mineral assessment, with a final report scheduled for 2005.

• Work will continue for the Aniak Mining District Study, with a final report scheduled for 2006.

• Release by State of Alaska Division of Geophysical and Geological Surveys of the data from

the airborne geophysical survey in the Delta River Mining District study, completed in July 2002. • Release by ADGGS of the data from the airborne geophysical survey in the Aniak mining

District study, completed in October 2002.

. The BLM, in cooperation with the State of Alaska has funded an integrated system to make

mining claim information on both State and Federal lands available on the Internet at

http. //akmining. info. The system will be tied to the State Records Office and Department of Natural Resources and the BLM lands databases, with computer links to mining claims, title, and land status information.

• Release by ADGGS of the data from the airborne geophysical survey in the Aniak mining

District study, completed in October 2002.

. The BLM and USGS, in cooperation with the State of Alaska, U.S. Forest Service, libraries, native corporations, universities, and others, are developing a minerals information system.

This minerals information system will collect and organize information addressing library resources, databases, and preservation of physical samples and make the information

available through Internet linkages to existing and future data systems with the cooperating agencies and groups. The Liaison Committee expects the minerals information system to be

completed by the end of 2004. Collaborative and Cooperative Management - The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects that will continue to be funded in 2003 in the Alaska Minerals program.

• Aniak Mining District Study -This five-year mining district study is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, the State of Alaska’s Division of Geophysical and Geological Surveys, and several native regional corporations. Mineral assessments

ensure effective public and private mineral supply decisions by providing information that is used to identify land use management alternatives and policy options, reliable cost analyses

of alternate sources of mineral supply, and mineral extraction technologies.

. Minerals Data Information Rescue in Alaska/Interagency Minerals Coordinating Group

- The BLM in Alaska works jointly with other agencies to make geologic information and

physical rock samples available for public use. Member agencies include the U.S. Geological Survey, BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and the State of Alaska Division of Geophysical and Geological Surveys. The BLM Alaska is cooperating with the ADGGS to

9

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications provide electronic access to all publicly held minerals data in Alaska. Projects include the Mining Claims Information System, a statewide interagency bibliography, inventory of acquisitions, storage, and accessibility of minerals data in Alaska.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

, :

' V •- ' TV 2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 2,222 -16 FTE 12 0 The 2004 budget request for Alaska Minerals is $2,222,000, and 12 FTE, a program change of -$16,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$16,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process and in the case of this program the eGov initiatives within the Automated Fluids Management Support System.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 9 Alaska Minerals Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - non-energy minerals.

End Outcome Measures:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed

Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Access: Number of acres available for non-energy

mineral resource exploration and development

consistent with applicable management plans. (Alaska specific)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures:

2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed

Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas available with non-energy mineral resources exploration and development that are covered by current management plan based on land use plan

evaluations. (Alaska specific)

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of non-energy

mineral resource areas with adequate information

(soil survey, veaetation mapping, hydrologic assessments, wildlife assessments, etc) available

to support management decisions. (Alaska

specific)

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed

Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Assess Alaska Minerals (number). 40 112 108 138 138 +0

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I Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

^r--' sc,..,-,, mmM * ,M "

Activity Summary ($000)

*

'

_ t > 2002

Actual Amount

IsSfsl

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

• Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

- Program Changes : (+/-) Amount

' ;

/

. '

' 2004

Budget Request Amount

•lnc(+) Dec(-) from

- 2003 . Amount

Alaska $ 36,301 35,067 +205 -2,329 32,943 -2,124 Conveyance ^ 254 238 0 0 238 0

Cadastral $ 14,523 14,022 +127 -204 13,945 -77 Survey fte 141 132 0 0 132 0 Land and $ 33,752 36,161 +356 -2,472 34,045 -2,116 Realty Mgt pjE 387 377 0 0 377 0

Totals $ 84,576 85,250 +688 -5,005 80,933 -4,317 FTE 782 747 0 0 747 0 Activity Description

The Realty and Ownership Management program supports mission goals of Serving Communities and Resource Use of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by authorizing many

uses of the public lands, including access to and transportation of goods and services across

the public lands. This program also ensures that the public lands are properly surveyed and

described, providing certainty to all landowners; and

consolidates Federal ownership so the public lands can be more efficiently used and managed, through land

acquisitions, sales, disposals and exchanges. (See the performance summaries at the end of each subactivity discussion.) The BLM has authorized nearly 84,000 rights-of-way on the

public lands; these rights-of-way serve communities and

provide significant economic benefits to the Nation. A

significant number of energy and other companies apply to the BLM each year to obtain right-of-way grants to use the

public lands for roads, pipelines, transmission lines, and

communication sites. Energy related rights-of-way play an

essential part in the transportation of energy sources, from

either oil or gas production areas or electricity that has been

generated from a variety of sources (hydro-power, coal or

gas-fired generators, and geothermal) to areas where the Pipeline right-of-way on public land

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 177
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications energy is used, such as large communities or industrial sites. Rights-of-way for communication

sites are required to install equipment necessary for the transmission of television broadcasts and the cellular phone network. Rights-of-way provide for the basic infrastructure of a community by meeting the access, power, and communication needs of cities, towns and rural communities. The BLM issues and amends these rights-of-way authorizations, conducts on- the-ground inspections to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the authorization, and

conducts studies to determine the suitability of future right-of-way locations and uses. Rights-of-way Use Authorizations

Transmission

Lines

Oil and Gas

Pipelines

Telephone and

Telegraph

Lines

. Other

Rights-of- Way* Total Number of Authorizations 12,936 23,606 4,514 42,720 83,776 Acres 585,000 240,000 52,500 5,316,000 6,193,500

Miles 48,000 19,800 4,338

Irk 72,138

Includes communications sites and non-oil and gas pipelines such as water lines

** Length not applicable as many of these rights-of-ways are not linear To assure certainty in land transactions involving the public lands, the Land and Realty program

provides cadastral survey products and services to Federal, State, county, and local governments. The BLM is responsible for the maintenance of current and historic land title records, including the Public Land Survey System, which is the foundation of the land tenure system of the United States. Accurate cadastral surveys and land title records and the Geographic Coordinate Data Base provide precise information on land ownership, and provide

crucial information to the BLM for energy leasing and other development on the public lands. The BLM's Cadastral Survey program is responsible for carrying out the Trust responsibilities of the Secretary for the survey of Indian assets. The BLM has a statutory responsibility to survey and convey lands to the State of Alaska, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Native Alaskans among others.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications mmm Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance and Lands

Subactivity Summary ($000)

*

- 2002 . - Actual Amount

* 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

/+/ \

V ' / Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

- ' ' "

... Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 36,301 35,067 +205 -2,329 32,943 -2,124 FTE 254 238 0 0 238 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is $32,943,000 and

238 FTE. The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program supports the Serving Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. A key intermediate outcome measure for this mission

goal is to increase the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances completed,

including Alaska conveyances pursuant to ANCSA and ANILCA. The BLM conveys land to the

State of Alaska, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives. These land

transfers are crucial to development of strong communities. The focus of the program is the

transfer of lands that will best meet the needs of each community. (See the Alaska Conveyance

and Lands performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion.) The BLM is directly or indirectly involved in managing

the 160 million acres of Federal, State, and Native

lands in the State of Alaska. Through the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program, the BLM transfers Federal lands to Alaska Natives, Alaska Native

Corporations, and the State of Alaska. The transfer process begins with the selection of lands by Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, and the State and ends

with an on-the-ground survey and transfer of title. In addition to completing land transfers, through the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program the BLM

manages lands in Alaska by determining ownership

of submerged lands; administering the townsite

trustee program; managing and granting various

kinds of easements, rights-of-way applications, and

applications for other uses; recovering title to

Cadastral survey of boundaries of a river in Alaska. These surveys are necessary to determine riparian (water) boundaries and

ownership of both submerged and adjoining

lands. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -179
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications erroneously conveyed land for re-conveyance to individual Native applicants; and supporting

land records automation and modernization initiatives. Progress in Conveying 45.6 million acres to Alaska Native Corporations

Lands

Surveyed &

Conveyed to Nbtive Corporations 39%

Lands Conveyed h

"htenrrl' Status But Nbt"

Yet Surveyed 44%

The BLM has surveyed 85 percent of the 45.6 million acres that must be conveyed to the Alaska Native

Corporations. The BLM is required to survey the remaining lands.

Progress in Conveying 104.5 Million Acres to the State of Alaska

Lands Conveyed h

Tentative"

Status But Nbt Yet Sirveyed 48%

Lands Surveyed &

Conveyed to the State 42%

The BLM has surveyed 43 percent of the 104.5

million acres that must be conveyed to the State. The BLM is required to survey the remaining lands, which are the size of Colorado. The Land Conveyance Program - The BLM is statutorily required pursuant to the Alaska

Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980, and the Alaska Statehood Act to transfer (or “convey”) a total of more than 155 million acres of Federal lands (an area slightly less than the size of Texas) within Alaska to the State of Alaska, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives. The conveyance program

has been in operation since the mid-1960s with 57 million acres (of 155 million acres)

transferred from BLM administration to the State, Alaska Native Corporations or individual Alaska Natives. An additional 72 million acres of the total 155 million acres have been selected by Corporations or the State, are in interim status (either “interim conveyance” or “tentative approval”), and are awaiting final title transfer. BLM is working to develop a plan, possibly involving legislative proposals to speed up conveyance while also reducing program costs. The current land transfer process requires resolution of title issues and conflicting claims to the

land; determination of any pre-existing rights of Native Alaskan applicants to the land; determination of access rights to and across the lands; and cadastral surveys of the lands to be

transferred. To complete the transfers of these lands, the BLM has, through consultation with the State, the Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives, established priorities for completion of surveys of lands selected by the State of Alaska and Alaska Native

Corporations. Thousands of inholdings, such as those related to cemetery and historic sites; mining claims; and Native allotments must also be surveyed prior to conveyance of lands to the State or Corporations. Surveys are also required for land exchanges between the Federal government and other parties. Before lands are conveyed to Alaska Native Corporations, the

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 180 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications BLM reserves easements across these lands to allow public access to nearby public lands. This involves surveying and determining the need for and best method for access.

In 2004, priorities for the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program include:

• Resolving 450 pending applications for Native allotment parcels.

. Patenting 1 00,000 acres of land to the State of Alaska, and patenting 300,000 acres of land

to the Alaska Native Corporations, for a total of 400,000 acres patented.

. Assisting certified veterans of the Vietnam War to file for Native allotments.

• Completing 1 ,000 miles of survey work in relation to the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program and giving final approval to 2,500 miles of existing survey efforts. In 2004, the BLM

expects to complete processing the backlog of existing surveys needing approval.

. Continuing the use of Indian self-determination agreements with the twelve Alaska Native corporations for the survey of Native lands. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program included: Resolved 508 applications for Native allotment parcels, which in many cases involved

multiple sites, quite often with conflicting claims on the same site. Patented 108,000 acres of land to the State of Alaska, and patented 446,500 acres of land

to the Alaska Native Corporations.

Surveyor in Alaska. Land cannot be

transferred without accurate surveys. The BLM has surveyed 85 percent of lands to be

transferred to the State of Alaska and the Alaska Native Corporations; factors influencing survey progress include extreme weather

conditions, a short surveying season, remote

locations, and the large acreage to be

surveyed.

These totals were less than planned for 2002 and less than accomplished in 2001 because of the

increasing complexity of the land disposal cases

remaining as the BLM nears the end of the land

transfer program. These remaining cases require new and revised cadastral surveys and have more

title issues and conflicting ownership claims to resolve.

. Assisted certified veterans of the Vietnam War to

file for Native allotments.

• Completed 1,180 miles of survey work in relation to the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program and

approving 3,540 miles of existing survey efforts. A

focus on reducing the backlog by approving the survey work completed in prior years accounts for the increase in performance from 2001 to 2002.

. Continued the use of Indian Self-Determination agreements with thirteen Alaska Native Corporations for the survey of Native lands. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is implementing its Five-Year Strategic Plan, which

is an agreement between the BLM and the Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, the Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 181
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications State of Alaska, and other interested parties. The agreement gives all interested parties the

opportunity to participate in all aspects of the conveyance process. Priorities, goals, and

timelines for completing various types of work were agreed upon by all participants. The

continuation of this strategic plan will be the highest priority for the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program in 2003.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

1 flll-KfP

!r ' ~

* Budget Request Program Changes

(+/-) $(000) . FTE

32,943 238

-2,3290 The 2004 budget request for the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is $32,943,000 and 238 FTE, a program change of -$2,329,000 from the 2003 requested level. Alaska Conveyance, (-$2,000,000) - At the requested funding level, the BLM will make

significant progress in transferring Federal lands in Alaska to other ownerships. The BLM is working to develop a plan, possibly involving legislative proposals, to speed up conveyance

while also saving program costs over the long term. Information Technology, (-$329,000) The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions includng helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Alaska Conveyance And Lands Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Serving Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect or private property.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Land Conveyances: Increase the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (including Alaska conveyances

pursuant to ANCSA and ANILCA). (Alaska

specific)

700,000 700,000 554,469 400,000 400,000 +0

Cadastral Survey: Increase the percent of boundaries surveyed and monuments upgraded

to steel posts and caps. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Approve Cadastral Survey (miles). 1,450 1,400 3,540 3,000 2,500 -500 Complete Cadastral Field Survey (miles). 1,375 950 1,180 1,000 1,000 +0

Process Right-of-Way Grants (number). 15 10 10 12 10 -2 Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements

(number). 40 10 30 25 25 +0

Conduct Realty Inspections (number). 85 45 125 125 125 +0

Process Alaska Native Allotment Conveyances

(number). 528 515 508 515 450 -65 Patent Alaska State Conveyances (acres). 119,800 117,000 108,000 117,000 100,000 -17,000

Patent Alaska Native Corporation Conveyances

(acres). 599,200 587,000 446,500 287,000 300,000 +13,000

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Subactivity Summary $000)

. 2002

Actual

. Amount

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: ’k.

i v

* V ' \ 1 2003 .v-,r r -- - .vr r,.. Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-). Amount

f.pc - 44 Program Changes

(*-) . Amount

:

:

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Budget Request Amount

5 .. . - - lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 14,523 FTE 1 141 14,022 132 +127

0

-204

0 13,945 132

-770 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Cadastral Survey program is $13,945,000 and 132 FTE.

Cadastral Survey of a Civil War

Battlefield. Urban sprawl near public lands (National Parks, National

Forests, and BLM managed lands) make accurate surveys a critical part of preventing trespass and managing

public lands.

The Cadastral Survey program supports the Serving Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan and fulfills the Secretary of the Interior’s responsibility to maintain the Public Land Survey System by

creating, identifying, surveying and maintaining the legal boundaries of Federal interest lands, and making this information available to State, tribal, and local governments, local communities, and the public. State and

local communities use this information for land use planning and development of emergency response plans, and many

other uses. An important intermediate outcome measure

for the Serving Communities strategic plan mission goal increase the percentage of townships for which BLM has

collected information on real property ownership data that is current, standardized and integrated. The Cadastral Survey program strives to do this through performing

cadastral surveys, inputting data in the Geographic

Coordinate Data Base, updating and inputting survey data

into the Public Land Survey System, and continuing to implement the National Integrated Lands System in partnership with the Forest Service. (See the Cadastral Survey performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion.) Cadastral surveys are the foundation for all land title records in the United States and provide Federal and tribal land managers with important information necessary for the management of Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 184
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

their lands. Surveyed and well-marked boundaries allow for better management of natural resources because the location of these resources is clearly defined. However, most of the

public land boundaries remain unmarked, and boundary monuments on surveyed lands have been damaged by human activity or simply by the ravages of time. Boundaries that are

correctly surveyed, with well-marked and well-maintained boundary markers, support effective decisionmaking and minimize the risk of litigation because of the inadvertent use of the wrong

lands. The Cadastral Survey program provides direct support to the BLM’s minerals, realty, law

enforcement, forestry, recreation, and fire programs. Cadastral surveyors assist these and

other programs by interpreting and analyzing survey plats, locating boundary markers in the

field, and performing new cadastral surveys when necessary. This work is central to BLM’s

efforts to lease public lands for energy development, grant rights-of-way for energy and electric transmission lines, resolve cases of trespass upon public lands, define the boundaries of timber

sales, lease lands to local communities under the Recreation and Public Purpose Act, identify the boundaries of lands to be exchanged or sold, and identify the boundaries of Wilderness Areas and other special areas. In 2004, the Cadastral Survey program will emphasize survey

activities that support the goals of the National Energy Plan - by providing assistance to the energy and minerals programs and the rights-of-way program, by conducting surveys needed

for the Energy Policy Conservation Act studies, and by continuing to advance the Geographic

Coordinate Data System nationwide. Examples of activities the program will accomplish in 2004

include:

• The BLM will continue to conduct surveys and collect data

for the GCDB system in each State, to meet the Serving Communities mission goal. The BLM expects to approve

6,550 miles of cadastral survey, complete 2,850 miles of on- the-ground surveys, and collect 2,000 townships of GCDB

data.

• The BLM will participate on the Federal Geographic Data Committee as the lead agency for cadastral information, and

continue to implement the Geospatial Information One-Stop, one of the President’s E-Government initiatives, to meet the Serving Communities mission goal.

. The BLM will conduct cadastral surveys in Wyoming and

Montana to aid the BLM in leasing public lands for coalbed

natural gas production, which is a crucial component of the Resource Use mission goal.

BLM surveyor in Idaho using stateof-the-art Global Positioning System technology to determine

precise location information. Note

the hand-held computer, which has

replaced bulky, suitcase-sized GPS receivers. With this technology, the surveyor has moved his office from a remote

location to the seat of a vehicle,

on-site, thus reducing costs and

increasing efficiency. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 185
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

. The BLM will continue to perform cadastral surveys in all States to support the Lands and

Realty Management program initiatives to grant rights-of-way for energy pipelines and

electric transmission lines, which will meet the Resource Use mission goal. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, BLM exceeded all of its planned primary workload targets. BLM’s Cadastral Survey

program uses state-of-art surveying methods and aggressive partnership arrangements and

reimbursable agreements with other Federal agencies to help maximize performance and

efficiency.

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Cadastral Survey program included the following:

. In 2002, the Cadastral Survey program performed 7,625 miles of on-the-ground surveys and

established 13,112 survey monuments in 2002 to meet the complex mission of the BLM and

other Federal agencies for energy and mineral development, other resource uses, and

recreation uses. In 2002, the BLM also approved 1,275 survey plats encompassing

1,364,000 acres. These documents serve as legal notice of the legal boundaries

established for managing the Federal lands. The BLM incorporated 2,680 townships into the GCDB in 2002, in continuation of the support for this program. The BLM also collected cadastral data for 4,100 townships, which exceeded the planned number of townships.

. BLM performed cadastral surveys in Oregon, which provide for the marking and posting of

legal land boundaries for timber harvesting, mineral extraction, trespass abatement, and

other administrative needs. These boundaries support proper management and minimize

the risk of litigation. The Oregon offices of the BLM also provided extensive public outreach

to promote collaboration and consultation with local governments and surveyors to cooperatively address cadastral survey services.

• The BLM’s Oregon State office, in partnership with the BIA and the Yakama Indian Nation, continued implementation of a Cadastral Geographic Information System project on the Yakima Indian Reservation. The BLM’s work on this project has identified thousands of acres of lands that were incorrectly billed for water usage and taxes because of incorrect surveys and inaccurate land records. As a result, the Tribe has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation.

. The New Mexico State Office processed twenty five percent of the survey approval backlog, and eliminated one layer of supervisory approval, improving efficiency. The New Mexico

State Office also completed the final year of a ten-year project to collect GCDB data for the

State.

• The cadastral survey services in Utah are used for proper management of new urban development areas that have impacted Federal lands. The Geographic Coordinate Data Base and on-the-ground cadastral surveys provide information for BLM planning efforts energy projects, rights-of-way, law enforcement, recreation opportunities, fire rehabilitation and fuels reduction projects, and land exchanges.

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Cadastral Surveyor in Missouri. Tree canopy prevent use of GPS;

however, hand-held computer for collecting data is directly connected

to survey equipment, reducing the need for handwritten notes and

eliminating transcription errors.

. The GCDB is the basis for the State of Montana’s

Cadastral Mapping project that has helped the

State of Montana, the BLM, other Federal

agencies, and the private sector manage cadastral data within a modem information system. The latest application of this system is to provide information for initial fire suppression efforts and is used by interagency fire managers. In 2002, the BLM’s Montana

offices provided significant support for this project by completing surveys and incorporating survey information into the GCDB system.

• In Wyoming, the BLM continued to use modem

cadastral services for mineral use authorization associated with coalbed natural gas development. Energy development requires accurate location and acreage information and many of the original surveys in this area are more than 120 years old, with many inaccuracies.

• In Arizona, the BLM provided cadastral survey

services for the BLM, Forest Service and other agencies to better manage areas of explosive urban growth near Phoenix and Tucson. The

Arizona offices of the BLM also continued to perform a number of original surveys for the Navajo

Nation, and surveyed boundaries for two National Monuments in Arizona. The cadastral services accomplishments for 2002 included completing

1,346 miles of on-the-ground surveys, setting 2,269

survey monuments, and officially approving 962

miles of surveys that encompassed 216,512 acres

of land.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM will continue to perform cadastral surveys and input survey data into the GCDB in areas where BLM has high priority management needs, such as areas with energy and mineral development, areas with high urban growth rates near public lands, areas where

information is needed for fire suppression, burned area rehabilitation and fuels reduction, and

areas where the BLM is beginning land use planning efforts. The BLM will also continue to support the GCDB program, and the Geospatial Information One-Stop initiative.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004

Budget Request

Program Changes

(+/-)

' $(000) FTE

13,945 132

-2040 The 2004 budget request for Cadastral Survey program is $13,945,000 and 132 FTE a program change of -$204,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$204,000) The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. Cadastral Survey Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Serving Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 188
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Cadastral Survey Performance Summary

intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect for private property.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Title, Boundary and Survey Information: Percent

of townships for which DOI [BLM] has data

responsibility where real property ownership

data are current, standardized and integrated.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Property Disputes: Improve stakeholder and

local government satisfaction with integrated land status data sets, (average score) (BLM

Measure)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Cadastral Survey: Increase the percent of boundaries surveyed and monuments upgraded

to steel posts and caps. (BLM Measure)

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Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Approve Cadastral Survey, (miles) 9,040 7,350 7,625 6,900 6,550 -350 Complete Cadastral Field Survey, (miles) 3,045 2,310 3,360 3,000 2,850 -150

Collect Digital Cadastral Data, (number of townships) 2,130 2,090 4,100 2,090 2,000 -90 Update Digital Cadastral Data, (number of townships)

n/a 2,125 2,680 2,109 2,100 -9

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The 2004 budget request for the Land and Realty Management program is $34,045 000 and

377 FTE. The Land and Realty Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing the use of the public lands. The end outcome goal of the Resource Use mission goal is to manage and

influence the use of the public land resources to enhance public benefits, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal values for energy. The Land

and Realty Management program manages the use

of the public lands to meet this end outcome goal. The BLM plays a vital role in managing and

facilitating access to energy resources not only through its leasing function, but also through the issuance of rights-of-way that authorize private energy producers and transporters to build the necessary infrastructure on public lands to produce

or transport energy. A key intermediate outcome

measure is to reduce the number of pending cases

of energy related rights-of-way applications that are in

Electrical transmission lines coming from the Jim

Bridger Power Plant in Wyoming, on a BLM right- of-way. backlog status. The Land and Realty Management program also supports the Serving Communities mission

goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, through the authorization of numerous uses of the

public lands that benefit communities, local governments and individuals. The end outcome

goal of the Serving Communities mission goal is to protect lives, resources and property. Key

intermediate outcome measures for the Serving Communities mission goal include increasing

the acreage of approved land disposals; increasing the acreage of land exchange and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications acquisitions to improve land tenure distribution; and increasing the acreage of revocation of unneeded withdrawals of the public lands to improve resource management. (See the Land and Realty Management performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion.) The Land and Realty Management program has many diverse responsibilities relating to the use of the public lands. Through this program, the BLM authorizes the use of public lands for oil and gas pipeline rights-of-ways, electric transmission line rights-of-ways, communication sites, and wind and solar energy production sites. Authorization of these uses contributes to the Resource Use mission goal and the corresponding end outcome goal to ensure optimal value in the use of the public lands for energy production. In addition, the Land and Realty program

authorizes use of the public lands for other uses such as communication sites and commercial

filming. Through this program, the BLM also works to improve the distribution and management

of the public lands through land acquisitions, sales, disposals and exchanges, consistent with the Strategic Plan mission goal Serving Communities, and the associated intermediate outcome

goals. Other uses of the public lands, such as withdrawals and revocation of withdrawals, are managed through this program. The Land and Realty program also works closely with the Department of Defense to coordinate withdrawals of the public lands for military purposes,

resolves issues concerning overflights of the public lands, and coordinates management of adjacent military and public lands. The BLM has also recently taken on an expanded role and

additional responsibilities in the area of Federal Power Act requirements and policies pertaining

to licensing and relicensing of hydropower projects on the public lands; the Land and Realty program provides leadership and support for these new responsibilities. Major priorities that will be addressed in 2004 by the Land and Realty Management subactivity include the following: Rights-of-Way - Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Mineral Leasing

Act provisions, the BLM issues rights-of-way grants to authorize the construction, operation, and

maintenance of a wide range of projects on the public lands, consistent with the Resource Use

mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. When issuing these rights-of-way, the BLM develops terms and conditions to support the Resource Use end outcome goal to enhance

public benefits and promote responsible uses of the public lands, and the BLM strives to ensure

that the public lands are used in a way to ensure optimal value for energy production. Many of these right-of-way grants are related to energy development, such as rights-of-way for petroleum pipelines; electric power lines; energy development and distribution facilities; roads; water facilities; and communication sites needed for energy development. Non-energy related grants for use of the public lands include rights-of-way for access to private lands, and rights-of- way for utility, water and telephone lines to serve local communities. The studies, surveys and environmental analyses required to process rights-of-way applications are funded through a combination of funds appropriated through this subactivity and fees paid by applicants for rights-of-ways. Over the past two years, the BLM has processed a total of 6,000 amendments, revisions, and new rights-of-way applications. The demand for all types of rights-of-way applications is expected to increase over the next few years due to economic changes in the utility industry, increased energy development, and changes in technology. In 2004, the BLM will continue to place a priority on the processing of right-of-way applications necessary for energy development on the public lands, consistent with the Department’s Draft Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 191
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Strategic Plan Resource Use mission goal and the end outcome goal to manage the public lands to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value for energy production. BLM has asked for a funding increase in 2004 to assist in processing the energy-related rights-of-way

applications. However, due to the increased demand for rights-of-way from energy producers and transporters, the BLM anticipates an increase in the backlog for energy related rights-of- way from 1,750 to 1,860 cases, even with the proposed increase in funding for rights-of-way processing and studies. The proposed increase of $300,000 for 2004 for non-renewable energy

rights-of-way will allow the BLM to process an additional 45 rights-of-way and perform several

studies that will assist the BLM to issue rights-of-way in the future in an expedited fashion, (for more details on this proposed increase, see the discussion in the Justification of 2004 Program Changes section of this subactivity discussion) The proposed cost recovery regulations will allow the BLM to fully recover costs for 50 additional rights-of-way. These 50 rights-of-way will be processed but performance will be accounted for in the cost recovery program, rather than in the Lands and Realty Management program. Therefore the performance goal for 2004 is 2,820

rights-of-way, which is 5 less rights-of-way than in 2003, due to 50 rights-of-way that will be

counted elsewhere and an increase of 45 rights-of-way counted in the Lands and Realty Management program.

In 2003, the BLM estimates it will collect more than $10 million in cost-reimbursement fees from

applicants for rights-of-way

grants, amendments and

revisions, and the BLM

anticipates collecting an

additional $2 million from these

applicants in 2004, as a result of revised regulations to allow recovery of additional costs.

The proposed increase of $300,000 in 2004 will allow the BLM to process an D ,

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additional 45 rights-of-way. The implementation of cost recovery regulations in r\GnGWBulG En&rgy - Th6

2004 means that 50 rights-of-way will be counted in the ‘other category rather development Of renewable

than in the Lands and ReaHy Management category. energy resources js a goa| of the

President’s National Energy

Policy and an important aspect of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan mission goal of Resource Use, through the end outcome goal to manage public lands to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value for energy production. The BLM anticipates increasing interest in the use of public lands for renewable energy development, due to recently enacted laws in some States requiring energy companies to provide a portion of their products from renewable

energy sources. In 2004, BLM will conduct studies necessary to evaluate and process the

increasing number of applications for rights-of-way for the siting of wind and solar energy

projects and applications for rights-of-way for electric transmission lines from these projects.

Principal areas tentatively identified for development are in Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah. Initial work in this area will include preparation of a programmatic environmental

impact statement for Nevada, which will provide authority for applicants to perform studies on

potential wind energy sites, and support the authorization of new sites. The BLM will also

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participate with the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Laboratory on wind and solar energy studies. Hydropower Relicensing - The Federal Power Act of 1920 authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to authorize the use of Federal lands by

private entities to develop hydro-power facilities. These

existing facilities, which were licensed in the 1940s and

1950s, are located on public lands withdrawn by FERC. A large number of these facilities are nearing the end of

their license terms, and the BLM, through participation

in FERC’s re-licensing process, is providing input into the license review and approval process, and identifying applicable terms and conditions necessary to protect or enhance specific resource values. Hydro-power license and re-license projects are located primarily in California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The use of the public lands for hydro-power

facilities supports the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan Resource Use mission goal and the end outcome goal to manage the public lands and resources to promote responsible use and ensure

optimal value for energy production. Use Authorizations - Through the Land and Realty Management program, the BLM

authorizes the use of public lands for activities such as commercial filming. States, local government and qualified non-profit organizations who operate recreational facilities can apply

for the lease or patent of public lands for recreation and other community purposes under the

authority of the Recreation and Public Purpose Act. The Desert Land Act of 1 877 allows parties

to obtain title to certain arid public lands if they can reclaim the lands and establish irrigation systems to support agriculture. The BLM spent $180,000 in 2002 processing these

applications. The Administration will propose a repeal of this authority, as FLPMA provides

alternative authority for sale of land that is suitable for agricultural purposes. Land Sales, Exchanges, Disposals and Withdrawals - The BLM adjusts boundaries of public lands to more efficiently manage the public lands, through sales, land exchanges,

acquisitions, disposals, withdrawals and revocation of withdrawals. For example, in some

cases the BLM disposes of lands that are in small parcels and isolated from other public lands. These parcels are difficult to manage due to the distance from other public lands. The BLM may

sell or exchange these lands for privately-owned lands near other Federal lands or within the boundaries of a BLM-managed area. Adjusting the boundaries of public lands in this manner is consistent with the Serving Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan and associated intermediate outcome measures to increase the acreage of approved land disposals and increase the number and acreage of land exchanges and acquisitions to improve

land tenure distribution. The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000 authorized the BLM to use proceeds from

land sales to acquire privately owned in-holdings and other lands with exceptional resource

values within certain areas managed by the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. To qualify, lands sold must have been identified as suitable

A dam on public lands.

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Interior. July 25, 2000, the date of enactment of FLTFA a The BLM had sold lands and received exchange equalization payments totaling $3.6 million as of. the end of 2002; these funds will be used beginning in 2003. The BLM plans two sales in 2003 and anticipates that these sales will generate $26.5 million; a portion of these proceeds will be used by BLM in 2004 to purchase

lands. However, the BLM does not anticipate further sales of similar values in 2004 The Administration will propose legislation to amend the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act to additional receipts for land acquisition and to allow the BLM to use a portion of the land

sale receipts to enhance natural or cultural resource values on public lands. The BLM s land exchange program has undergone a number of evaluations over the past few

years and several deficiencies have been identified. The BLM began a further evaluation of the program in late 2002, which will continue in 2003. It is anticipated that as a result of this evaluation, additional steps will be required to complete exchanges and that therefore using the exchange process will be reduced in 2003 and 2004. In addition, in 2004 more lands that are

suitable for disposal will be sold through the FLTFA authority rather than exchanged. Therefore

the BLM anticipates 80 exchanges will be undertaken in 2004, a decrease of 38 from 2002 and 40 from the 2003 planned level. Each year the BLM reviews lands that have been withdrawn for specified purposes, revoking

the withdrawals when appropriate to allow more uses of the lands. This is consistent with the Serving Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic plan, and the related intermediate outcome measure to increase the acreage of revocation of unneeded withdrawals

of public lands. Many withdrawals prohibit disposal or use of the public lands for minerals

extraction; other withdrawals prohibit additional activities on the public lands. The number of acres of withdrawals reviewed and considered for revocation vary from year to year, depending

on the other uses proposed for the lands. The BLM will continue to review withdrawals in 2004, and anticipates revoking withdrawals for 300,000 acres in 2003 and 200,000 acres in 2004; however, the acres for which withdrawals are revoked could vary depending on the terms of each individual withdrawal.

Military Base Closure Issues - Many military bases were created from public lands; as the

military closes these bases, the BLM must process the relinquishment of the withdrawal and

resolve issues such as hazardous waste contamination before accepting the relinquishment.

After relinquishment, the BLM assumes responsibility to manage the lands. The BLM

anticipates an increased workload over the next few years to process the relinquishments and a corresponding increase in lands managed by the BLM, with an estimated $100,000 of expenses

in 2004 and a much larger increase in workload in 2005.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Accomplishments in 2002 include:

• Authorized 850 leases and permits for various uses of the public lands. This does not

include 400 permits for geophysical exploration authorized by Land and Realty Management

staff, which were funded by and reported in the Oil and Gas Management program. Right of Way P anned vs. Actual Accomplishments

2002 Plan 2002 Actual %of

Planned

Right of Way Actions 6,000 5,600 93.3 %

Right of Way Grants Issued [2,865] [2,855] [99.7%]

. Completed 5,600 right-of-way actions, including 2,855 new rights-of-way grants. New right- of-way grant processing is often more time intensive than processing other right-of-way

actions, such as assignments. The BLM had planned to complete 6,000 right-of-way actions in 2002. The decline of 400 in performance was due to staff working on land use

planning and studies for locations and terms and conditions for new rights-of-way corridors rather than on actual right-of-way actions. Right of way actions include some activities such

as assignments and cancellations, that do not result in the issuance of a grant. In 2002, BLM achieved 93% of its target for all right of way actions, and nearly 1 00% in the area of greatest concern to the Bureau’s customers, the issuance of actual grants, amendments,

and renewals.

. Issued 149 Recreation and Public Purpose leases or patents.

• Revoked withdrawals on 2,000,000 acres, more than twice the amount planned for 2002, and more than anticipated for 2003 or 2004. The large difference was due to two revocations of large acreages for which the BLM had not planned. One was revocation

of a 900,000 acre withdrawal for oil shale development in Colorado, which opened the lands to surface entry and mining, and one was a

cancellation of a large acreage withdrawal that had been planned

for Oregon, which is counted as a revocation. The large number of acres for which withdrawals were revoked in 2001 represents in part a concentrated effort in the State of Arizona to evaluate the

applicability of numerous Bureau of Reclamation withdrawals,

resulting in a large number of revocations, and several other large acreage revocations. Revocations of withdrawals often have lead times of one to two years due to the need to review records and

prepare environmental analyses and other documentation;

therefore the revocation workload varies from year to year.

. Completed 123,791 acres of land exchange and acquisitions, which was greater than the 100,000 acres anticipated in 2002. The BLM processed 118 land exchange cases, less

Windmill on BLM

right-of-way. New

style tower has

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications than the 229 cases planned for 2002, in part because a study of the land exchange process was underway in 2002, as discussed above. In 2003 the BLM is conducting a further evaluation of the land exchange program and expects the number of cases processed in 2003 and 2004 to decline further from the 2002 actual performance. In addition, in many

areas, realty personnel have focused on updating land use planning documents rather than on land exchanges. The land use planning effort will eventually result in different lands

being designated as suitable for disposal and therefore available for land exchanges.

. Completed 3,120 realty inspections, significantly more than the 2,270 planned. This was

due to field office staff conducting compliance inspections while in the field for other purposes. Field office staff will continue to combine compliance inspection visits with other business when in field locations. Examples of innovative methods of completing work include the following:

• To meet the growing demand for major energy related right-of-way projects, BLM in Arizona

hired three project managers to assist in managing this workload. A standard “tool kit" which

includes a pre-application packet; templates for memoranda of understanding and cost recovery agreements; and statements of work for the various components of third-party contracting was developed for use in processing applications. This tool kit has significantly improved the ability of the BLM Arizona State Office to process right-of-way applications in a

timely fashion, and the use of project managers to coordinate the work has resulted in the increased efficiency from program staff. A large portion of the cost for these project managers is reimbursed through recovery of expenditures from right-of-way applicants, allowing more use of Land and Realty subactivity funds for the processing of nonreimbursable applications.

In California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

recently requested reauthorization of several rights- of-way for electrical transmission lines crossing over lands administered by four separate Federal

agencies, including the BLM. The original rights-of- way were authorized prior to the enactment of the

National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. Several species listed as

threatened or endangered under the ESA are present in the area of the electric transmission line. The four Federal agencies, PG&E and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service consulted and cooperated to develop conservation plans to protect the species

while allowing PG&E to continue to operate the transmission lines. The conservation plan was

then adopted as a term of the right-of-way authorization.

• BLM in Colorado, Idaho, Montana and New Mexico completed land exchanges or other land

acquisitions which were critical for wildlife habitat management or provided access to public and areas, including prime recreational use sites.

BLM power line right-of-way in California

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the Land and Realty Management program will continue to support the Resource Use

and Serving Communities mission goals of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, and support

the President’s National Energy Policy. The BLM will place a priority on processing right-of-way and use authorizations for energy-related projects. In January, 2003, the BLM released a report on renewable energy development, and will begin preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze wind energy development in the State of Nevada.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

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The 2004 budget request for the Lands and Realty Management program is $34,045,000 and

377 FTE, a program change of -$2,472,000 and 0 FTE from the 2003 requested level. Non-Renewable Energy Rights-of-Way Actions, (+$300,000) - Additional funds are requested to process additional rights-of-way applications for energy-related electric lines, oil and

gas distribution lines and other rights-of-way needed

for energy development on the public lands. These

actions will contribute to the Resource Use mission

goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan and the associated intermediate outcome measure to effectively manage and provide incentives for access and development. With this increase, the BLM’s Yuma

Field Office in Arizona will enter into contracts for NEPA and other studies needed to process rights-of- way applications and determine where modifications to transmission line corridors or additional corridors are needed in the area, and will fund the non-cost

recoverable portion of three additional large right-of- way projects. The Yuma Field Office is experiencing an increase in applications for high-voltage power lines and large-diameter gas transmission

lines across the public lands in the area, as the energy companies transmit gas and eiectricityto the West Coast. This increase will also allow the BLM to pay for the non-cost recoverable

A wind farm in California. BLM grants a right- of-way for the wind farm, and for the electrical transmission lines carrying the electricity to the city of Los Angeles. Note the tower

stmctures; new structures have fewer cross bars to decrease harm to birds. € Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 197
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications portion of processing twenty smaller scale right-of-way projects in Colorado and twenty in Idaho, by funding the use of contracts for environmental analyses associated with processing the

rights-of-way applications. In addition, a portion of the increase will allow the Wyoming State

Office to update and maintain a database that will assist in processing rights-of-way and energy development applications in the Upper Green River Basin, and allow the New Mexico State

Office to compile Geographic Information Systems to be used for more efficiently processing

rights-of-way applications in the future. Renewable Energy Initiatives, (+$300,000) - To meet increased industry demand for wind

energy projects, the BLM will use this increase to perform land use plan amendments and

environmental studies to analyze the potential for for wind energy development in Idaho, the Rich Mountains area of Utah, and White Pine County in Nevada. The BLM’s Idaho Office is currently performing studies of impacts to wildlife, cultural resources, and visual resources, and

conducting NEPA analyses and land use plan amendments in Idaho for five wind farm project proposals and the associated rights-of-way for transmission lines and roads to the projects. The

five projects cover more than 40,000 acres of public lands. The requested increase will pay a

portion of the non-reimbursable costs for these studies in each of these areas. Cosf Recovery - Rights-of-Way, (-$2,000,000) - The Bureau plans to publish regulations in 2003 to allow collection of additional fees from applicants for rights-ofways. The cost to process rights-of-way grants is funded by a combination of funds from the Lands and Realty

subactivity and funds collected as fees from applicants. On average, the BLM recovers 50

percent, or $2,500 on each right-of-way application; the proposed regulations will recover 80

percent for each application, or $2 million, in 2004. In anticipation of the implementation of these regulations and additional cost recovery capability in 2004, the BLM proposes a reduction

of $2,000,000 in 2004. The proposed reduction will not impact the number of applications that

will be processed in 2004. Cosf Recovery - Recreation and Public Purpose Act, (-$500,000) - The Recreation and

Public Purposes Act authorizes the sale or lease of public lands for recreational or public purposes, to States, local governments, and qualified non-profit organizations. The BLM

currently does not recover costs from these applicants, and will propose regulations in 2003 to allow recovery of up to 45 percent of the anticipated $1,100,000 cost to process these

applications in 2004. In anticipation of the implementation of these regulations, the BLM

proposes a reduction of $500,000 in 2004. The proposed reduction will not impact the number

of applications that will be processed in 2004. Information Technology, (-$572,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

A pipeline under construction on a BLM right-of-way. Note

the electric transmission lines on both sides of the pipeline.

Lands And Realty Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - energy.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Effectively manage and provide incentives for access and

development.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Reduce to X the actual number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are in backlog status for fluid energy minerals (APD's), solid energy minerals

(LBA's) and rights-of-way: Energy Related Rights-of-Way Backlog 1,400 1,600 1,620 1,740 1,860 +120

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Lands And Realty Management Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base,

assistance. resource management and technical

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction Rating: Improve stakeholder

satisfaction rating with energy resources

permitting process, (rights-of-way) 54.0% 54.4% No Survey

in FY 2003 60.0% +5.4%

Baseline Information: Increase % of energy

resources areas with adequate information (energy resource assessments, soil surveys,

vegetation mapping, site surveys, hydrologic assessments, archeological inventories, wildlife and habitat assessments) to support management decisions, (rights-of-way)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

DOI Strategic Goal: Serving Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0 Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect for private property.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Land Conveyances: Increase the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (including Alaska conveyances

pursuant to ANCSA and ANILCA). (Lower-48

specific)

246,300 338* 364 350 350 +0

Land Exchanges, Acquisitions, and Withdrawals:

Increase the number and acreage of land exchanges and acquisitions to improve land tenure distribution; increase the acreage of

revocation of unneeded withdrawals of public land to improve resource management:

Land Acquisitions/Exchanges (acres) 100,000 100,000 123,791 90,000 80,000 -10,000 Withdrawal Revocations (acres) 4,792,000 1,021,000 2,000,000 300,000 200,000 -100,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Lands And Realty Management Performance Summary

Primary Outputs: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements,

(number)** 815 700 850 820 800 -20 Process Right-of-Way Grants, (number)*** 2,950 2,865 2,855 2,825 2,820 -5 Process Recreation and Public Purpose Actions, (number) 174 160 149 160 150 -10 Process Withdrawal Actions. 8,314,000 2,000,000 2,108,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 -500,000 Process Land Disposals, (number) n/a 260 285 275 275 +0

Process Land Exchanges, (number) new 229 118 120 80 ^10 Support Hydropower Licensing, (number) new new new 5 5 +0

Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation, (number) 130 82 73 83 75 -8 Conduct Realty Inspections, (number) 2,330 2,270 3,120 3,475 3,400 -75 ‘Measure changed from acres reported in FY01 to "Number of Cases Completed in FY02." **Does not include geophysical permits. ***Measure changed to include only ROW grants, amendments and renewals.

Pipeline right-of-way on public land in Wyoming. The pipeline

is under constmction.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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The 2004 budget request for the Communication Site Management program is $2,000,000 and 30 FTE. This request is to be offset by $2,000,000 in rental fees which are collected in 2004

from the holders of right-of-way leases for communication uses and facilities sited on public lands. The Communication Site Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, and the end outcome goal to mange the public lands and

resources to enhance public benefits and promote responsible use. A key intermediate outcome goal is to effectively manage the public lands, providing access and incentives for development. The Communications Site Management program provides access to the public lands for commercial, private and governmental entities that need to site transmission towers and other communications equipment on the public lands. (See the “Communication Site Management Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion.) Communication sites on public lands are used for the equipment for the transmission of

television and AM/FM radio broadcasts, cellular and mobile telephone service, mobile radio

service, and common carrier and private microwave transmissions. These sites are generally located on areas of higher elevations such as mountain tops, hills, or buttes. Equipment at a communication site generally consists of a tower structure for placement of antennas to receive and transmit a particular frequency, and a building or shelter to house other types of equipment. Other improvements may include fuel tanks, utility lines, roads, and perimeter fences. A typical lease for one facility may encompass a 60 foot by 60 foot area for self-supporting towers, or a 300 foot by 300 foot area for towers requiring the use of guyed wires. A communication site generally accommodates multiple facilities and a variety of different communication uses, and

often has multiple users at the site. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 202
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications BLM processes applications for communications sites from commercial, private, and

governmental entities under Title V of the Federal Land Policy Management Act, and issues a

right-of-way use authorization for the communication site. To date, BLM has authorized over 3,300 separate rights-of-way for communication sites. Prior to 1996, each user had to have a

separate authorization, even when users shared a site. In response to theTelecommunications

Act of 1996, BLM implemented new regulations and policies in 1997 that greatly simplified and

streamlined the authorization and administration of these uses. BLM now requires only the owners of the towers and facilities to have rightof-way authorizations, while other users of the

site can collocate in these facilities without further approval from the BLM.

Both the FLPMA and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 require holders of communication

rights-of-way (unless specifically exempted by statute or regulation) to pay a fair market value

rent for locating communications equipment on the public lands. Of the 3,300 total authorizations, nearly half are exempted from the payment of rental fees. Rent is assessed to the holder of the lease based on the highest value use in the facility, plus 25% of the scheduled

rent for all other uses (unless the use is exempted from rent by statute or regulation). A national

rent schedule has been adopted based on the type of use and the population of the community

being served by the facility or site. Separate appraisals, which are time consuming and

expensive, are no longer used to establish rent for those uses covered by the schedule. As a

result of these changes, rental fees from authorized public land communication site users have

increased from under $2,000,000 in 1996, to over $3,800,000 in 2002.

Since 1996, Congress has authorized the BLM to retain $2,000,000 of the total rent fees

collected, to be used specifically to improve the management and administration of the communication use program. Prior to 1996, BLM had

implemented very few communication site management

plans, had a significant backlog of pending applications to process, and was collecting rent based on outdated

appraisals. By appropriating a portion of the total rent funds collected in the program, Congress has provided

the BLM with the necessary funds to greatly improve the

overall management and administration of all communication uses located on public land.

In 2004, the BLM expects to continue these improvements by providing excellent customer service to current and potential holders of communication use

authorizations. Major priorities that will be addressed in 2004 by the Communications Site Management program

include the following: Communication Site Management Plans - BLM

anticipates completing 25 draft communication site management plans, and 15 final communication site management plans. Communication site right-of-way in Montana. The right-of-way grant allows

the building and the tower.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 203
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications tha

V'he nUmber of new ngM5-of«ay grants and leases rnnKnnl V f °

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t,ons> such as assignments, amendments, and renewals, will continue to decrease to a total of 75. This reduction is due to the preference of new users to collocate in existing facilities, bypassing the authorization and approval process of the agency This results in the need for fewer new sites and facilities. 9 ^ o^h°PP“S7

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sLM W?' continue t0 offer tra'ning to agency and industry personnel hP Hirp^H 7

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t,0n and Slt' n9 °f commL|nication uses on public land. Additional training will be directed to line managers and emphasize the tools available, as well as, the role and responsibilities of these decision makers in the communication site management program. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

the^wTng

maj°r accomplishments in the Communication Site Management program included

. Administered over 3,300 communication use authorizations, including the inventorying of the types and number of communication uses within each authorized facility

. Collected $3 810,651 in rental fees from 1,700 holders of communication use leases and nghts-of-way that are subject to the payment of rent.

. Initiated programs in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah to develop, over a 5 year period

site management plans on all high-priority sites in these States. These States completed 12

draft communication site management plans, which will be finalized in 2003.

• Completed and implemented 10 final communication site management plans which

significantly exceeded the planned target number of completing six communication site management plans.

. Processed 146 right-of-way actions, including issuance of new leases and rights-of-way to new holders, amendments to and renewal of existing authorizations, and assignments of authorizations from one holder to another. This exceeded the planned target of 110 riqht-of- way actions. a

• Completed 91 compliance inspections of new and existing communication sites. Several of these inspections were accomplished in cooperation with the Federal Communication Commission, as well as the users of the facilities and sites. This exceeded the planned

target of 79 compliance inspections. K

. Trained 54 agency and industry employees on communication use policy and wireless system technology, and trained nearly 200 BLM and U.S. Forest Service line managers on

their role and responsibilities in the communication site management program. 2003 Program Performance Accomplishments

The number of right-of-way actions processed may continue to decrease as a result of regulatory changes the BLM made in 1995 and 1996. Under these regulations a new

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er may '°cate m an existing communication site as a tenant to the existing der of the right-of-way authorization, rather than acquiring a new, individual right-of-way

authorization. Therefore the BLM anticipates a reduction in right-ofway applications as

Section III — Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 204
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications prospective communication site users exercise their right under agency regulations to become

communication site tenants. The BLM will place more emphasis on site administration and management and therefore expects the number of compliance inspections to increase. In addition, programs to develop communication site management plans for high priority locations

will be initiated for Alaska, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada, with the

goal of completing communications site management plans in these States within 5 years. The BLM expects to complete twenty draft communication site management plans and ten final communication site management plans in 2003. BLM will also train 60 agency and industry personnel on the siting and administration of communication uses on public land, plus train 50 BLM line managers on their role and responsibilities in the communication site management

program. In 2003, the BLM expects to collect $4,000,000 in rental fees.

Communication Site Management Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Effectively manage and provide incentives for access and

development.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Minimize the backlog of use

authorizations exceeding regulatory time-frames

for processing - report actual number of pending cases of permits and lease applications that are

in backlog status for communication site rights- of-way. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

Satisfaction Rating: Improve stakeholder

satisfaction rating with rights-of-way permitting process. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Primary Outputs: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Rights-of-Way Grants. (# actions) 204 110 146 107 75 -32 Conduct Realty Inspections, (number) 105 80 90 100 100 +0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications o

Activity: Resource Protection

Activity Summary ($000)

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Subactivity

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Actual Amount

2003

estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

* “ - 1 ‘ - Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Resource Mgt $ 33,000 47,301 +256 +589 48,146 +845

Planning FTE 225 252 0 0 252 0 Resource

Protection & Law

$ 11,930 12,112 +91 +2,595 14,798 +2,686

Enforcement

FTE 85 83 0 +7 90 +7

Hazardous

Materials $ 16,687 16,814 +146 -234 16,726 -88 Mgt FTE 127 121 0 0 121 0

Totals

$ 61,617 76,227 +493 +2,950 79,670 +3,443

FTE 437 456 0 +7 463 +7

Activity Description

The Resource Protection activity funds land use planning and compliance processes required by the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Land Policy and Management Act This

activity supports all mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by enabling the BLM to manage resources to enhance resource use, resource protection, recreation use, and

serving communities. For example, the law enforcement subactivity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for the

protection of the lives, resources and property. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include reducing the number of illegal incidences leading to damage or loss to Federal or private property located on Bureau-managed or influenced lands (see the performance summaries at that end of each subactivity discussion). Resource protection programs provide for the protection and safety of public land users and

environmentally sensitive resources. They also provide for protection from criminal and other

non-lawful activities and the prevention, mitigation, and remediation of the effects of hazardous

material releases and other dangers on the public lands. The land use planning function is based on collaboration with local communities and State and tribal governments, as well as on good science-based analysis.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 206 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications m _ _ : Activity: Resource Protection

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Subactivity: Resource Management Planning

Subactivity Summary ($000)

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Actual Amount

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Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

{+/-) Amount

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: 2004

Budget Request Amount

Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 33,000 47,301 +256 +589 48,146 +845 FTE 225 252 0 0 252 0

2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Resource Management Planning is $48,146,000 and 252 FTE. The BLM’s land use plans provide land use allocations and management direction for every

land and resource-based action on public lands. This subactivity supports the Resource Use

mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, by enabling the BLM to manage or influence public resources to enhance pubic benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure

optimal value. This subactivity also supports both the Resource Protection and the Recreation

mission goals. Key intermediate outcome measures include increasing the percent of areas with energy resources available for exploration and development that are covered by current management plans (see Resource Management Planning performance summary at that end of

this subactivity discussion). In 2004, the BLM will build on progress made since 2001 in making developing and updating plans through close communication, cooperation, and

consultation with local citizens, stakeholders, and county, State, and tribal and other Federal

agencies. The Resource Management Planning program in 2004 will ensure that:

• Sound resource management decisions are based on land use plans that address public needs and concerns, resource development needs, and land condition. Sound decisions

also incorporate regional analyses and the best available scientific data and information.

• Mechanisms are in place for monitoring and assessing the effects of the BLM’s actions on

the health of the public lands.

. Collaborative partnerships are developed and maintained for public land management,

resulting in land use plans that are coordinated and consistent with the plans of local and

tribal governments, as well as State and other Federal agencies.

. New plans, plan revisions, and plan amendments are prepared as needed and are consistent with planning guidelines. Integrated multi-jurisdictional regional planning efforts are emphasized where appropriate.

. The most critical plans and amendments are expedited to address national energy needs and management of sensitive resources.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 207
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The focus of the planning program in 2004 will be on addressing national issues such as renewable and non-renewable energy development; urban growth; the mitigation of both the

effects of wildland fire and the accumulation of hazardous fuels; and endangered species

consultation through collaborative planning efforts with tribal, State, other Federal and local community governments, as well as local citizens and stakeholders.

In 2004, 62 percent of the Resource Management Planning budget ($30 million) will be

allocated to specific land use planning projects (see 2004 Project Summary Table below for a

listing of the major projects). The remaining 38 percent ($18 million) serves as program funding

for the BLM National, State, and field offices. BLM uses this funding to maintain existing land use plans with minor plan amendments, tracking the implementation of land use plan decisions, monitoring results, and evaluating land use plans. Nearly all 262 million acres of public lands and 700 million acres of Federal mineral estate managed by the BLM are included in land use plans that guide resource allocations and day-to- day decision-making. Over the past two decades, the magnitude and complexity of resource

issues relating to management of public lands have grown at a rate that exceeded the BLM’s

ability to resolve existing land use conflicts, much less complete and maintain the systematic and comprehensive planning needed to meet expected demands over the next several decades. Most of the Bureau’s land use plans were developed in the 1970s and 1980s and are now being updated to adequately address current resource demands and conditions. Changing demands and conditions include:

• Increasing demand for new energy sources as evidenced by the development of coalbed methane and the likelihood of thousands of new deep gas wells.

• New additions to the National Landscape Conservation System.

• New standards to implement the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.

• Listing of additional species under the Endangered Species Act.

• Rapid population growth in the West resulting in changed economic and social conditions.

In 2004, the BLM will be in the fourth year of a major effort to update its land use plans. The

Bureau expects to have completed 35 new land use plans and 170 plan amendments over this four-year period. Additional information on the Resource Management Planning program,

including a map showing plans initiated since 2001s, appears in the General Section (Section I).’ 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The BLM was provided an increase of $7 million in 2002 to develop new and ongoing land use

plans, revisions, and plan amendments. Planning projects focused on mandates from Congress, the Administration, and the courts, as well as high-priority national issues such as energy development and newly designated conservation areas. The BLM exceeded

expectations for several key outputs (evaluating land use plans, completing preparation plans, and completing scoping reports). However, the BLM experienced delays for other outputs,

primarily because partners (States, counties, and others) requested additional time to better contribute to the collaborative process. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 208
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

In 2002, major accomplishments in this program included the following:

• Completed evaluations of all of its 162 existing land use plans. A plan evaluation is used to determine whether a land use plan still serves as an effective guide for the management of the public lands. Evaluations are used to prioritize new planning starts and identify plan amendment needs over the 10-year planning schedule.

• Completed 26 land use plan amendments and entered the final stages of 6 land use plans.

• Developed technology to improve the planning and NEPA processes and to make better business decisions. For example, in Colorado, two field offices tested the Computer

Assisted Resource Assessment Tool which enables specialists and managers to analyze and incorporate special data into NEPA documents.

• Encouraged renewable energy development by amending land use plans to allow for the

testing and development of wind energy farms. Wind energy production was not addressed

in older land use plans and this increasingly popular source of energy is being analyzed in the context of its benefits and compatibility with other resource values.

• Worked with local communities to address issues that were of great concern to them. For example, in Nevada, BLM completed the Southern Washoe County Urban Interface Plan Amendment, a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional planning effort with Washoe County and

other agencies, in an area of rapid urban growth and wildland community interface. Washoe

County helped lead the planning process thus gaining wide public support in this effort to promote orderly growth while retaining key open space and quality of life for local residents. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM expects to complete or initiate the following planning projects:

. Complete eleven new land use plans: Gila Box NCA and Las Cienegas National Conservation Area RMP (AZ); Headwaters Forest Preserve Management Plan (CA); Lower Potomac River Coordinated Management Plan (VA); Judith, Valley, and Phillips RMP (MT); Farmington RMP (NM); Nevada Test and Training Range RMP and Red Rock NCA GMP

(NV); Lakeview RMP and Southeastern Oregon RMP (OR); Snake River RMP (WY).

• Amend 55 existing land use plans.

. Initiate the development of 8 new land use plans to be completed over the next three years.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -209
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

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Request (+/-) $(000) 48,146 +589 FTE 252 0 The 2004 budget change for Resource Management Planning is $48,146 000 and 252 FTE a program increase of +$589,000 from the 2003 requested level. Land Use Planning, (+$1,000,000) - These funds would contribute to the Resource Use

mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by increasing the area of BLMmanaged lands and waters with current resource management plans in place. These funds

also support the Department’s intermediate goal of improving information and assessments

used for decision-making. The additional funds will enable the BLM to initiate a new land use

plan in Lander, Wyoming, which will address energy development and other natural resource

issues.

In 2004, the Bureau expects to use the total request of $48 million to complete new 18 plans and amend 47 existing plans begun in prior years. BLM will also continue the development or amendment of 75 plans that are currently underway and initiate an additional 13 plans. New

land use plans and amendments of existing plans will address demands for increased oil, gas, and coal leasing; fire and fuels management; public health and safety; mandated plans for National Conservation Areas and National Monuments; and early avoidance or resolution of prospective litigation, appeals, and protests. Additional funds will help bring the BLM land use planning process into an electronic business

climate and allow better public access to decision making. These advancements will support

standardization as required in Executive Order 12906, as well as building Geographic

Information System capability consistent with the BLM’s policy. This technology is critical to the BLM’s goal of improving the quality and accessibility of resource information while reducinq

planning costs. The BLM and U.S. Geological Survey will continue to ensure that the most up-to-date science and assessment information is incorporated into the BLM’s land use plans. The USGS has

signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BLM and will work with the BLM to review

scientific information in the land use plans and ensure the quality of each plan. As the lead science agency for the Department, the USGS will help the BLM, where feasible, to obtain important research and assessment information to produce high-quality land use plans.

All major proposed 2004 planning projects are shown in the 2004 Project Summary Table

(below).

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 210
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Information Technology Reductions, (-$411,000) - The Department and BLM are

undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long- term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but

not eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Informaton System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate

the NEPA process, and in the case of this program the BLM Land Use Planning system. 2004 Project Summary Table - Land Use Planning

State

. Planning Effort 2003

($000) Change

(+/- $000)

«

j "•> 2004

($000)

• Date (FY)

;< ' “ft.

Public Concerns AK Ring of Fire RMP - Anchorage

1,300 (500) 800 2005 Oil&Gas Leasing, Recreation, Wilderness, Wild & Scenic Rivers, Subsistence

East Alaska RMP - Glennallen 524 0 524 2005 Mineral Leasing, Off Highway Vehicles, Recreation Kobuck-Seward

Peninsula RMP

0 390 390 2006 Oil&Gas Leasing, Coal Leasing,

Minerals, Off Highway Vehicles

Total 1,824 (110) 1,714 AZ Agua Fria NM RMP,

Bradshaw Amendment

1,309 (659) 650 2005 Cultural, Recreation, Urban Interface Grand CanyonParashant NM RMP,

Vermillion Cliffs NM

RMP, & Arizona Strip RMP Revision

840 0 840 2005 Transportation, Access, Range Health, Restoration, Visitor Use, Wilderness

Lake Havasu RMP 434 166 600 2005 Resource Protection, Recreation,

Transportation, Access

Ironwood NM RMP,

Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan Amendment

900 (200) 700 2005 Transportation, Access, Utility Corridors, Special Status Species, Range Health, Recreation, Wilderness Sonoran Desert NM

RMP, Phoenix South RMP

1,000 (100) 900 2005 Transportation, Access, Utility Corridors, Special Status Species, Range Health, Recreation, Wilderness Yuma FO RMP

Revision 0 400 400 2006 OHV, Recreation, Urban/wildland

Interface

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -211
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State

v---- * -- Planning Effort 2003

($000)

1 Change

(+/-$000 2004

($000 Completion

Date (FY) Public Concerns

San Pedro Riparian NCA RMP

Development

c 100 100 2006 Livestock Grazing, Recreation, Resource Protection/Restoration Total 4,483 (293) 4,190 CA California Coastal NM RMP

264 (139) 125 2004 Wildlife, Cultural Resources,

Interagency Management

Santa Rosa - San

Jacinto NM RMP

670 (620) 50 2004 Legislative Requirement, Special Status Species, Wilderness NE California RMPs:

Alturas, Surprise, and

Eagle Lake

1,450 (350) 1,100 2005 Range, Riparian, Habitat, Recreation, Special Status Species

King Range NCA RMP 220 (120) 100 2004 Special Status Species, Recreation, Land Tenure, Wilderness Ukiah RMP 250 0 250 2005 Land Tenure, Fire, Recreation, Geothermal Energy, Utility Corridors E San Diego County RMP

208 (8) 200 2006 Grazing, Special Status Species,

Recreation, Native American Cultural Resources CA Hollister RMP Revision 0 200 200 2006 Oil & Gas, Fire Management,

Recreation, Land Tenure Folsom RMP 0 233 233 2007 Forestry, Urban Interface, Wildlife Total 3,062 (804) 2,258 CO Colorado Canyon NCA RMP

174 (56) 118 2004 Legislative Requirement, Wilderness, Recreation Glenwood Springs, Roan Plateau Area

Plan Amendment

135 (35) 100 2004 Transfer of Naval Oil Shale Reserves, Oil&Gas leasing, Wilderness Gunnison Gorge NCA RMP

250 (160) 90 2004 Legislative Mandate, Recreation, Wilderness Canyons of the Ancients NM RMP

519 (119) 400 2005 Cultural Resources, Recreation Northwest Colorado Coalbed Methane Assessment 350 0 350 2004 Coalbed Methane, Special Status Species, Groundwater

Vermillion Basin RMP

Amendment

0 455 455 2005 Oil & Gas Leasing, Recreation, Wilderness Jncompahgre RMP

Revision 0 313 313 2006 Dil & Coalbed Methane, OHV,

Recreation, Land Health Grand Junction & Little Snake (Bangs CanyonSouth Shale Ridge) Amendments

61 141 202 2005 Wilderness, Multiple Resource Issues

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -212
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

($000) Change(+/-S000) 2004($000); Completion

Date (FY)

, , _ -Hi-;* . . - - Public Concerns CO Travel Management RMP

Amendments

0 100 100 2004 Travel Management, Recreation

Total 1,489 639 2,128 ES Mississippi & Alabama 75 0 75 2004 Mineral Leasing Western New York 0 150 150 2006 Natural Gas Leasing

Total 75 150 225

ID Craters of the Moon 327 (84) 243 2004 Recreation, joint with NPS Service

Birds of Prey NCA RMP

511 (170) 341 2005 Legislative Requirement, Special Status Species, National Guard

Activities Bruneau RMP 564 (66) 498 2005 Recreation, Urban Interface Pocatello/Malad RMP

Revision 940 (139) 801 2005 Land Tenure, Recreation, Mineral Leasing Cottonwood RMP 0 200 200 2006 Economic Sustainability of Local Communities, Tribal Trust, ROW

Corridors Coeur D'Alene RMP 0 200 200 2006 Economic Sustainability of Local Communities, Tribal Trust, ROW

Corridors Total 2,342 (59) 2,283 MT Dillon RMP 800 (300) 500 2005 Litigation, Oil&Gas Leasing,

Vegetation, Watershed, Special Mgt. Areas, Special Status Species MT Upper Missouri River Breaks NM RMP

1,000 (400) 600 2005 Lewis & Clark Sites, Visitor Use,

Transportation, Oil&Gas, Wildlife Butte RMP Revision 800 (200) 600 2006 Oil&Gas Leasing, Wind Energy,

Wildlife, Recreation, Watershed.

Miles City Field Office RMP

0 650 650 2007 Transportation Planning, Forest Health, Special Status Species

Total 2,600 (250) 2,350 NM Socorro RMP Revision 437 (12) 425 2004 Oil&Gas, Recreation, Urban Interface, Special Status Species Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks NM

Interdisciplinary Activity Plan

150 44 194 2004 Administratively Required, Watershed

Restoration, Land Tenure, Recreation, Urban Interface, Native American

Las Cruces Field Office RMP Revision 0 600 600 2006 Renewable Energy, ROW Corridors, Land Tenure Adjustment, Recreation

National Guard

Withdrawal 0 15 15 2004 Land Tenure Adjustment

Yotal 587 647 1,234

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 213
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State Planning Effort 2003

($000) Change

(+/- $000) 2004

($000) Completion

Date (FY) Public Concerns NV Black Rock Desert- High Rock Canyon

Emigrant Trails NCA RMP

373 (123) 25C 2004 Legislative Requirement, Recreation, Wilderness

Ely RMP 0 520 520 2007 Energy & Minerals Leasing, Watershed, Special Status Species Winnemucca RMP 500 100 600 2006 Land Tenure, Energy, Fire, Recreation Pine Nut Mountain Plan Amendment

301 (151) 150 2004 Urban Interface, Recreation, Vegetation Mgmt., Fire Sunrise Landfill 0 25 25 2004 Land Tenure

Total 1,174 371 1,545 OR Steens Coop Mgmt

Area Plan /Andrews RMP

903 (153) 750 2004 Legislative Requirement, Recreation, Grazing Upper Deschutes RMP

Revision 455 295 750 2004 Restoration, Recreation, Minerals Western Washington RMP

550 (380) 170 2006 Energy & Mineral Leasing, Land Tenure SE Oregon RMP

Implementation Plan 0 45 45 2004 Grazing, Special Designations OR Lakeview RMP

Implementation Plan 30 15 45 2004 Recreation, Special Status Species Owyhee Wild & Scenic

River Plan Amendment

20 55 75 2005 Court Ordered, Wild SScenic River, Water Quality Total 1,958 (123) 1,835 UT Price River RMP 1,097 (397) 700 2004 Oil&Gas Leasing, Coal, Wilderness,

Special Status Species, Recreation, UT Richfield RMP Revision 1,031 (331) 700 2005 Recreation, Wilderness, Special Status Species

Vernal RMP Revision 841 (201) 640 2004 Oil&Gas Leasing, Recreation, Special Status Species, Wilderness Moab & Monticello RMPs

840 0 840 2006 Recreation, Special Status Species Kanab RMP Revision &

Travel Plan Amendments

0 800 800 2006 Oil&Gas Leasing, Recreation, Special Status Species Cedar City Field Office RMP

0 50 50 2007 Grazing, Recreation, Wild Horses,

Special Status Species

Total 3,809 (79) 3,730 WY ’inedale RMP Revision 1,259 (697) 562 2004 Oil&Gas Leasing, Urban Interface, Special Status Species, Recreation

Rawlins RMP Revision 1,259 (634) 625 2004 Oil&Gas Leasing, Urban Interface, Special Status Species, Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 214

L
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State Planning Effort 2003

($000) ^ yj. Change

(+/- $000) 2004

($000) Completion

Date (FY) \ ...

' ... - - I?ub1te Concerns

NE Wyoming Regional Assessments (Buffalo and Casper)

250 370 620 2006 Preparation for Land Use Plan Development SW Wyoming Regional Assessments (Rawlins, Pinedale, Kemmerer, Rock Springs)

500 150 650 2006 Preparation for Land Use Plan Development

Kemmerer RMP

Revision 1,300 (644) 656 2006 Oil&Gas Leasing, Coal, Urban

Interface, Special Status Species, Recreation Casper RMP Revision 1,200 (532) 668 2006 Oil&Gas Leasing, Coal, Special Status

Species, Recreation Lander RMP 0 600 600 2007 Oil&Gas Leasing, Special Status Species, Wildland Urban Interface Total 5,768 (1387) 4,381 Plans Subtotal 29,171 27,873 BW Vegetation Management EIS 200 200 Vegetation Treatments: Prescribed

Burning, Biological Control, Cultural Practices, Mechanical, Chemical

Threatened &

Endangered Species

Consultation on Land

use plans

2,000 2,000 Plan Amendments to Address

Compliance with the Endangered

Species Act Bureau-wide and State Program Support* 13,826 18,005 BW Subtotal 16,026 20,205

Funding Level of

Projects Completed In 2003

2,104 Funds for Projects Completed in FY2003 BLM TOTAL 47,301 777 48,078 Notes: The cost estimates in the previous table are subject to change, depending on changing priorities and the refinement of the scope and schedule of the individual planning projects. BW - Bureau-wide or

multi-State assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, or support costs.

* Program support includes funding for the BLM National, State, and field offices. BLM uses this funding

to maintain existing land use plans with minor plan amendments, tracking the implementation of land use

plan decisions, monitoring results, and evaluating land use plans. Funding will increase between 2003

and 2004 as the Bureau places more emphasis on keeping plans current through evaluations, minor amendments, and monitoring.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -21
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Management a Planning Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End

nrti*C°me u°aK lmProve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent acres of DOI [BLM] management units with current resource management plans. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

initial Target N/A bnd Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and infl waters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and us uenced la >e of wate

inds and

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Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of species of management concern that are managed to self-sustaining levels, in cooperation with affected States and others, as

defined in approved management plans.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

tnd Outcome Goal. Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - energy.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Managemer' Plans: Increase percent of areas

with energy resources available for exploration and development that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

bnd Outcome Goal. Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promo

responsible use, and ensure optimal value — non-energy.

te Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information and assessments used for decision-making

Management Plans. Increase percent of areas

available for non-energy mineral resource

exploration and development that are covered by

current management plan based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Management Planning Performance Summary

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forage. Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase percent of areas

available for livestock grazing that are covered by

current management plans based on land use

plan evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forest products.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for forest and woodland production that are covered by current management plans based

on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

C)OI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve assessment and information for decision making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for recreation opportunities that are covered by current management plans based on

land use plan evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Management Planning Performance Summary

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Evaluate Land Use Plans (number). 87 48 50 8 11 +3

Complete Preparation Plan for Land Use Planning

Activities (number). 46 10 11 11 15 +4

Complete Land Use Plan Scoping Report and

Planning Criteria (number). 6 27 30 16 19 +3

Prepare Draft Land Use Plan and Draft EIS

(number). 2 8 3 18 24 +6

Prepare Proposed Land Use Plan and Final EIS

(number).

1 3 2 9 19 +10

Resolve Land Use Plan Protests and Prepare ROD (number).

1 7 0 11 18 +7

Prepare Draft EIS Level Land Use Plan Amendment (number). 5 22 8 41 4 -37 Prepare Final EIS Level Land Use Plan and ROD

(number). 4 11 5 25 22 -3 Prepare EA Level Land Use Plan Amendment

and Decision Record (number). 33 52 21 30 25 -5 Ihese outputs measure all accomplishments of the Resource Management Planning pn amendments and plans which are not listed in the previous 2004 Project Summary Table

the major planning projects. ogram, incl which foci Jding minor

jses on just

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The 2004 budget request for Resource Protection and Law Enforcement is $14,798,000 and 90

FTE.

This subactivity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for the protection of the public lands and its resources, the protection

of employees and private individuals from criminal and other unlawful activities, and the apprehension and prosecution of violators. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance

include increasing public safety and resource protection through a reduction in the loss of resource damage or property loss to DOI managed or influenced lands or areas of interest due

to illegal activities (See “Resource Protection and Law Enforcement Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). During 2004, BLM’s special agents and law enforcement rangers will focus on those illegal activities that threaten the public land user, communities, employees, and government or private

facilities and structures located on lands administered by the BLM. The Bureau will work in cooperation and consultation with the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland

Security, and the Department of Justice in protecting critical infrastructure and key assets

located on public lands and in providing for domestic security. Rangers and agents will focus in 2004 on those illegal activities that damage resources and

endanger the public health and safety. These activities include theft and destruction of cultural resources, minerals and energy resources, and timber, acts of arson, Wild Horse and Burro Act

violations, illegal disposal and storage of hazardous and other wastes, and unauthorized

recreational uses of the public lands. The Bureau continually strives to enforce motorized

vehicle use restrictions that protect fragile environments, and to preserve wilderness values by

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications ensuring

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its law enforcement partners 9 activities. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, BLM exceeded all of the primary output goals planned in the Resource Protection and Law Enforcement program. Much of the capability in the Law Enforcement program results from the numerous effective agreements and partnerships in place with local law enforcement

organizations. In 2002, major accomplishments in the Resource Protection and Law

Enforcement program included prevention of additional resource violations through the following enforcement actions:

. BLM’s law enforcement officers identified and reported 17,654 incidents. This includes 7,624 incidents that were classified as Natural Health and Safety Violations, and 10,030 that were classified as Natural Resource Property Violations. The BLM took enforcement

actions on 12,712 or 72% percent of those identified and reported incidents.

. A civil penalty of $2.5 million dollars was reaffirmed for the destruction and looting of

artifacts from the Elephant Mountain Cave in Nevada. The assessment is for the restoration and repair of damaged archaeological resources.

. Rangers in Oregon arrested three suspects for the theft of 500 pounds of forest products. The individuals were undocumented aliens, and were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.

. A Pennsylvania man pled guilty to felony theft of a fossil dinosaur from public lands. He also was assessed a $50,000 civil judgment.

. In New Mexico, seven individuals were sentenced for felony vandalism of archaeological resources from public lands. These individuals must pay restitution to BLM, serve probation, and meet other court mandated requirements.

. Emphasis was placed on implementing components of the National Off-Highway Vehicle

Strategy by taking action on 4,475 OHV-related offenses. The BLM also participated in 219

search-and-rescue operations.

. Portions of the fire prevention elements of the Department of the Interior’s National Fire Plan were implemented by investigating 650 fire offenses. These efforts will continue.

. BLM Special Agents in Utah were responsible for recovering $333,554 in suppression and

rehabilitation costs of a wildland fire.

. The BLM’s enforcement responsibilities were carried out under the Wild Free-Roaming

Horse and Burro Act by investigating 180 wild horse and burro incidents. Offenses included

violations of commercial use and sale, permitting and licensing, unlawful take and

possession, theft, and embezzlement.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• The BLM investigated a total of 759 drug cases, investigated 36 incidents related to illegal drug labs, and arranged for the cleanup of associated hazardous wastes. The Bureau removed 47,305 marijuana plants from public lands and seized over 2,106 pounds of processed marijuana. The BLM will work with State, local and other Federal law enforcement agencies to deal with illegal drug use on the public lands.

• The BLM’s National Law Enforcement Office has been working with the Department and the Sandia Labs Project on issues related to protection of critical infrastructure and key assets

located on public lands.

• The BLM coordinated 72 reimbursable law enforcement agreements with State, counties, and local law enforcement agencies. These agreements provide for the enforcement of State and local laws to protect natural resources and public land uses. These agreements

also provide services such as radio dispatching, bomb disposal and hazardous material response.

Local agency assisting BLM with bomb investigation Local, State and Federal agencies working with BLM for Public Health and Safety

• National security details and assignments accounted for over 4,600 detail days in 2002.

This includes details at Bureau of Reclamation dams, the Main and South Interior Buildings, Air Marshal and Olympics details, and the St. Louis Fair.

• In 2002, the Resource Protection and Law Enforcement program exceeded targets for all of

its workload measures. This increased capability resulted from the following situations:

• The law enforcement workload measures are driven by the amount of crime and incidents

that are either reported to BLM or discovered by BLM law enforcement rangers while on

patrol and by the priorities established within each State. Data evaluated by BLM, shows

that since 1998, there has been a steady increase in the number of crimes such as

vandalism, damage to property, arson and drug offenses on public lands.

. Three new output measures were established in 2002 and two significant changes occurred which affected the number of law enforcement output measures reported. The first was

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 221
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

that many States made enforcement of regulations related to off highway vehicles a priority. This resulted in officers being shifted away from normal patrol duties to reactive patrol within many of the Bureau’s off highway vehicle areas. This resulted in a sharp increase in the number of reported warning, citations and arrests made during 2002 in these areas. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the goals of the Resource Protection and Law Enforcement program include the

following:

. BLM’s special agents and law enforcement rangers will emphasize efforts aimed at illegal activities that threaten lives, resources and property. This includes protecting cultural and

natural heritage resources, recreation sites and opportunities, energy resources, forage resources and timber products. Illegal activities that do not result in injury to persons or

significant resource or property damage will be lower priorities.

. The BLM law enforcement officers will conduct investigations and eradication efforts targeted at illicit marijuana production and drug manufacturing activities that impact the

public lands. The Bureau will work cooperatively and in consultation with other Federal

State, and local agencies in accomplishing Goal 5 of the President’s National Drug Control

Strategy: Break Foreign and Domestic Drug Sources of Supply.

. Where feasible the BLM will pursue cooperative law enforcement efforts with other relevant

Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for services to more effectively address

illegal activities on public lands. The BLM works with local agencies through both reimbursable and non-reimbursable agreements.

. The BLM will continue to maintain its automated, incident-based law enforcement reporting system, which enables public land managers to track criminal activity occurring on the public

lands.

. The implementation of the law enforcement reorganization and reforms for BLM are being addressed in a law enforcement strategy plan that has been prepared and will be finalized during 2003. BLM is also working on a law enforcement workload analysis and staffing plan

to evaluate current and future staffing needs to address existing and evolving priorities. This

staffing tool will be used to evaluate and assess options for addressing Bureau priorities.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

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14,79890+2,595+7 The 2004 budget request for the Resource Protection and Law Enforcement program is $14,798,000 and 90 FTE, a program change of +$2,595,000 and 7 FTE from the 2003

requested level. Security for Critical Public and Private Infrastructure Located on Public Lands,

(+$741,000) - Additional funds will be directed to security and protection of public and private

facilities on BLM managed lands that, if damaged or destroyed, could have an impact on the

national security or the economy. Increased funds will contribute to the Serving Communities

mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by focusing directly on assets and law enforcement needs identified in a recent inventory of potentialy vulnerable locations. Protection

efforts will involve increased patrol, surveillance, and investigation along such areas as the Trans Alaska Pipeline, communication sites, dams, electrical transmission lines, oil and gas

hubs, fields and pipeline corridors, and other critical assets. These enhanced efforts will be

provided through a combination of additional Bureau law enforcement officers and agreements

with local law enforcement agencies including the following:

• Additional BLM law enforcement personnel will be provided to those areas having priority needs for protection of critical public and private facilities and assets located on public lands.

Initial evaluations have indicated that these positions would be best located in Alaska,

California, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

• The Bureau will provide additional surveillance, investigative, and response capabilities for energy related facilities in Wyoming that encompasses an area of over 18 million acres. This need requires a combination of BLM and local and State law enforcement agencies.

. Agreements with local law enforcement agencies and departments to provide the capability

to establish needed partnerships in close proximity to high-priority facilities that are often

isolated and difficult for BLM personnel to monitor or quickly respond in emergency

situations in Colorado, Nevada, California, and Wyoming.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Protecting People and Resources in Border Areas, (+$2,000,000) - The increased funds would contribute to the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for extended security and resource protection efforts directly affected by illegal activities along our southwest national border. This effort will be focused on correcting deficiencies identified in a recent inventory and assessment of law enforcement needs within the border regions of the West. The public lands along our southwestern border are being

extensively damaged by illegal activities, including unauthorized entry and drug smuggling. This

situation presents a significant danger to the users of the public lands, the local communities, Bureau employees and the fragile environments and natural resources present in these areas. The funding will provide for enhanced law enforcement capabilities, which includes additional Bureau Law Enforcement Officers and agreements with local law enforcement agencies, and

cooperative efforts with other Federal agencies to improve efficiencies and enforcement efforts. These additional capabilities will provide for increased patrols, enhanced surveillance efforts heightened public and resource protection, and improved investigative capabilities.

Specific actions that will be funded with the $2.0 million increase include:

. Establishing an Interagency Dispatch Center in Arizona to provide dispatching services on a statewide basis for the BLM, National Park Service, Fish & Wildlife Service law enforcement, and fire and resource use for the Phoenix and Kingman areas. There has been a significant increase in the volume of drug traffic, smuggling, shootings, assaults and thefts on the

public lands in this area that is the direct result of being located adjacent to the international border with Mexico. This interagency center will provide for increased efficiencies, better coordination, improved public and employee safety, and accelerated response times.

Protecting critical communication sites located on

public lands

Patrolling key transportation and transmission ROWs on

public lands

. Providing additional BLM law enforcement personnel in the Arizona, California and New

Mexico to enhance protection of critical public and private facilities and assets located on

public lands. This effort will include strengthening law enforcement in NLSC units, such as

the Ironwood Forest National Monument, the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, and the San Pedro Riparian NCA (all in Arizona) and adding law enforcement officers in the Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 224
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Yuma field office. Additional agreements with local and State lawenforcement agencies or departments will also be initiated in these States.

Drug smugglers arrested in OHV area located on the SWBorder Rangers investigating arson fire, stolen vehicle and

undocumented aliens

Information Technology, (-$146,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Resource Protection And Law Enforcement Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Serving Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actua 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performanc

e (2003 to 2004)

Injury Reduction: Number of fatalities and serious

injuries among workers in DOI [BLM] permitted

activities. 899 872 Data Being Compiled 845 825 -20 Law Enforcement: Visitor lives lost or injuries due

to illegal activities on DOI [BLM] land and in DOI

[BLM] facilities; (incidents per 1,000

visitors/resident days).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve public safety and security and protect from damage.

public retsources

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performanc e (2003 to 2004)

Public Safety and Resource Protection: Number

of illegal incidents leading to damage or loss to Federal property or private property located on DOI lands or areas of interest.

1,500 1,575 1,650 +75

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performanc e (2003 to 2004) Respond to Natural Resource/Property Incidents (number). 8,540 6,150 10,030 5,940 6,428 +488

Respond to Public Health/Safety Incidents (number). 7,330 6,010 7,620 4,920 5,592 +672

Conduct Law Enforcement Investigations (number). A sharp increase in the number of reported wa

result of a shift of emphasis to off highway veh

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Subactivity Summary ($000)

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121

-880 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Hazard Management and Resource Restoration is $16,726,000 and 121 FTE. The hazard management and resource restoration program supports the Serving Communities

and Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by protecting

lives, resources and property; and improving the health of landscapes and watershed. Key

intermediate outcome measures include increasing the percent of BLM facilities rated in good

safety, health, and environmental conditions. Cleanup of contaminated sites resulting from past uses of public land contributes to the Department’s Resource Protection Goal. Cleanup of

illegally dumped hazardous materials, emergency planning, and mitigation of physical hazards

contribute to the Department’s Serving Communities mission goal. (See the Hazard Management and Resource Restoration performance summary at the end of this subactivity.) BLM is required to comply with Federal and State environmental laws at BLM facilities. BLM

also has authority under Federal law to cleanup hazardous materials and physical hazards on

public lands in order to reduce risks to public land visitors, employees, and surrounding communities. In addition, BLM is required to carry out or provide support for emergency

preparedness and response activities impacting public land or BLM facilities. BLM consults and

cooperates to the maximum extent with nearby communities and local and State officials in carrying out these program duties. An indicator of BLM’s performance in achieving the Department’s Resource Protection goal is to increase the amount of contaminated sites remediated on public land. BLM achieves this goal

by:

. Cleaning up contaminated lands that pose direct risks to human health and the environment.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Consulting and cooperating with communities and State and local leverage funding and to respond to community needs and concerns.

regulatory agencies to

• Reducing the use of appropriated funds for cleanup of contaminated lands by searching

for parties responsible for contamination on

public lands and either seeking their participation in cleanup efforts or recovering government costs.

• Monitoring and maintaining sites that have

been restored.

In achieving the Department’s Serving Communities goal, BLM measures performance by

the mitigation of physical and chemical hazards. BLM achieves this goal by:

Illegally dumped hazardous waste on public land.

Responding in a timely and effective manner to incidences of illegal dumping of hazardous

materials on public land. Mitigating and responding to hazards on lands near expanding urban centers in the West and in areas that receive heavy recreational use.

• Preparing and responding to hazards, disasters, and emergencies using current risk management methodologies.

In addition BLM must maintain and update internal All-Hazards and Emergency Management plans and support Departmental initiatives in emergency management coordination. Hazardous Materials - The BLM is increasingly being faced with instances of environmental contamination of public lands. Environmental investigations and remediation actions for contamination problems are expensive and resource intensive; therefore, the BLM continues to inventory and assess hazardous materials sites for risk to determine the need and immediacy

for cleanup. Where the BLM can identify responsible parties who have caused contamination on public land, the Bureau will use appropriate authorities to require these polluters to bear the burden of cleanup. Expansion of western cities has resulted in contaminated sites that were

once in remote or rural locations being surrounded by suburban and urban development An increasing number of these contaminated sites located on public land are of concern to the surroundmg communities. More people moving into expanding western communities have resulted in increased hazardous material use, and consequently an increase in illegal dumping

of hazardous materials on the BLM-administered lands. Dumping of hazardous waste from

illegal drug laboratories that produce methamphetamine continues to steadily grow. Hazards - In recent years, a growing number of natural hazards such as hurricanes floods earthquakes, snow loads, land and mud slides, and windstorms have damaged the BLM’s lands, resources, and facilities. In addition, a variety of physical and environmental hazards,

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 228
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications including dam failures, oil spills from pipelines and tankers, explosions at abandoned facilities, unexploded ordnance, and structural and vehicular fires, continue to pose immediate threats to people or the environment. The BLM also faces a number of hazards that pose serious risks to

visitors to public lands, such as rock overhangs, caves, mine shafts and adits, cast-away

equipment, and abandoned structures. Bureau employees will continue to be provided the appropriate training and tools they need to handle response operations, and management

planning will also be conducted for all facilities so that when emergencies and hazardous

situations do occur, there is a planned response, including coordination with other government

agencies. Increased recreational activities on the BLM’s lands in rapidly expanding urban areas are

putting visitors at greater risk of encountering physical safety hazards left from past industrial and military operations on the BLM’s lands. Hazards from past mining operations are a

significant problem for the BLM. Open adits, deep vertical shafts, and unsafe buildings result in accidents every year where people fall into shafts, fall off structures, or enter old mine workings

that have crumbling supports or are filled with methane gas.

In 2004, significant planned accomplishments within Hazard Management and Resource

Restoration will include the following contaminated site characterizations and cleanups and

mitigations of physical hazards:

Site Name State Description of Action

Nixon Fork AK Remove and properly dispose of hazardous materials and

petroleum products at an abandoned mine.

Big Bend CA Final cleanup of a Leaking Underground Fuel Storage Tank polluting the Colorado River. North Barstow CA Cleanup of an illegal disposal area for hazardous

materials. Laue/Luke Sites CA Cleanup of mill site claim where occupancy has resulted in dangerous structures and chemical storage. Abandoned Mine Physical Safety Hazards CA Mitigate safety hazards at abandoned mines located in or near popular recreation areas. Mosby Refinery MT Landfarming of petroleum contaminated soils. Carson City Cleanups NV Illegal dump at abandoned mine: Mullen Pass. Hazardous

materials abandoned at a mine claim: Rattlesnake Mine.

Solid waste and physical hazards left on mill claim: Trento. Chronic Dump Sites OR Illegal dump sites with chronic and repetitive disposal will be removed.

Ralston Processing Gas

Plan WY Asbestos abatement at abandoned gas plant. South Pass WY Mitigation of physical safety hazards at abandoned mines

in a historic mining district.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The Hazard Management and Resource

Restoration program priorities and emphasis in 2002 included:

. The BLM investigated and assessed 695

sites for contamination and 459 sites for other hazards.

• The BLM cleaned up 208 contaminated

sites and mitigated 352 other^hazards and

536 physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. The BLM also monitored 156 sites that were cleaned up in previous years.

• The BLM evaluated 28 sites for cost recovery and referred 15 sites to law enforcement or the Department’s Solicitors

for enforcement or cost recovery. BLM began characterization and removal

of the leaking underground fuel storage

tank and surrounding soil contamination at the Big Bend Concession on the Colorado

River in California. This tank was used in the past for fueling pleasure boats using

the river. The concessionaire is in bankruptcy and BLM was ordered to conduct a cleanup by the California Water

Quality Board. BLM is conducting the cleanup in order to protect the environment and will pursue the responsible parties for cost recovery. BLM will continue work at the site in 2003 with further characterization and removal of contamination. A removal of cyanide contaminated soils and tailings was conducted at the Veta

Preparations to pull leaking underground storage tank at the Big Bend Concession along the Colorado River. Grande Mine in Nevada. This mine was abandoned by the operator, leaving cyanide

contamination in impoundments and ponds. Concerns about potential groundwater

contamination and the presence of drinking water wells in the vicirity prompted BLM to conduct this cleanup to protect the health of the nearby residents.

. A bat gate was installed at the Frerichs adit in Deadwood, South Dakota. This abandoned

mine is located 50 yards from a popular campground in the Black Hills. The bat gate

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications prevents people from entering this dangerous old mine, while still allowing bats to enter a mine that they use for habitat. The bat gate will help prevent injuries and deaths to public land visitors.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, planned accomplishments of the Hazard Management and Resource Restoration program will include the following site characterization, cleanup, and mitigation of hazards: 2003 Special Cleanup Fund Projects

Site Name State Description of action to be taken Red Devil Aboveground

Storage Tanks AK Above ground fuel tanks at contaminated mercury retort site to be drained and demolished, and contaminated soils removed.

Boston Hill NM Remove safety hazards at an abandoned mine.

1 & W South NM Cleanup oil field tank bottom waste. Old Las Cruces Landfill NM Proper closure of a landfill surrounded by development in Las Cruces. Glass Buttes OR Removal of mercury waste from a retort for recycling.

Illegal Dump/ Occupancy

Cleanup and Underground

Storage Tanks OR Removal and monitoring of leaking underground storage tanks at BLM facilities and removal of illegal dumps. Abandoned Mine Safety Hazards NV Funding for the Nevada Division of Minerals under an

Assistance Agreement to block access or provide warning to abandoned mine entry.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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Budget Request

Program Changes

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16,726

121 -2340 The 2004 budget request for Hazard Management and Resource Restoration is $16,726,000 and 121 FTE, a program change of -$234,000 from the 2003 enacted level. Information Technology, (-$234,000) The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process

Hazard Management And Resource Restoration Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Serving Communities

Eiid Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property.

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Ini frctermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve public sa >m damage.

fety and security and protec public r esources

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM

Measure).

50% 55% 66% 68% 70% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure) Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Mitigate Hazards: Percent of physical and

chemical hazards mitigated to ensure visitor or public safety (e.g., percent mines, percent dams).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Pri sulmary Outputs funded by this

aactivity: 2001Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Assess Other Hazard Sites (Non Hazmat or AML). 400 302 460 450 425 -25

Mitigate Other Hazards (Non Hazmat or AML). 350 249 350 390 350 -40

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Hazard Management And Resource Restoration Performance Summary

DPI Strategic Goal; Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1 : Restore and maintain proper function to watersheds and

landscapes.

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Land Contamination: Percent of known

contaminated sites remediated on DOI [BLM] managed land.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: * 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Assess Hazardous Materials Sites. 770 467 695 700 700 +0 Respond to Hazardous Materials Risk Sites. 180 163 210 200 200 +0

Monitor and Maintain Hazardous Materials & NRDAR Sites. 160 127 155 125 125 +0

Evaluate PRP's for Cost Avoidance/Recovery. 40 26 28 45 25 -20 Process Hazardous Materials Cost Avoidance/Recovery Cases.

12 10 15 14 14 +0

* Hazardous Material outputs are based on incidents reported which may vary year to year.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenancev

Subactivity Summary ($ooo)

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Actual Amount

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: - . o' a

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(+/-)

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(+/-) Amount

* - '---7.

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Budget Request Amount

.. • lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Operations $ 6,633 6,428 +43 -69 6,402 -26

FTE 66 68 0 0 68 0 Annual Maintenance

$ 30,266 30,613 +311 +101 31,025 +412

FTE 293 280 0 0 280 0

Deferred Maintenance

$ 12,910 11,889 0 0 11,889 n

FTE 35 33 0 0 33 0

Infrastructure Improvement

$ 27,994 29,028 0 0 29,028 0

FTE 40 45 0 0 45 0

Totals $ 77,803 77,958 +354 +32 78,344 +386

FTE 434 426 0 0 426 0 Activity Description

The goals of the Transportation and Facilities Maintenance activities are to protect visitor safety, resource values, and public investments; as well as to provide facilities management and public lands stewardship. To accomplish this, the BLM will focus its program on:

• Operating clean, safe, and fully functional facilities at recreation sites.

• Performing annual maintenance on all funded facilities.

• Conducting annual and comprehensive condition assessments on the physical condition and regulatory compliance for all facilities.

. Implementing the Five-Year Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Plan to reduce

maintenance backlog.

• Improving its capabilities to manage facilities’ maintenance through development of an automated facility asset management system. The four subactivities: (1) Operations, (2) Annual Maintenance, (3) Deferred Maintenance, and

(4) Infrastructure Improvements, all contribute to the proper stewardship of the Bureau’s

facilities. Operation activities provide for the utilities, services, and waste management needs of our recreation areas. Annual Maintenance provides for emergency repair, preventive, and

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 234
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

cyclic maintenance on all facilities. Deferred Maintenance provides for upkeep, repair or replacement needs for facilities that have lost value or use because annual maintenance was

not completed on schedule. Infrastructure Improvements provide funding to accelerate repair and replacement activities in an effort to prevent premature loss of facility effectiveness and

facility investment. Deferred maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects are prioritized on the basis of: (1) addressing critical health and safety issues, (2) meeting critical resource protection needs, and (3) addressing mission deficiencies. Work includes project plan development, cost estimates, site layout, architectural and engineering design, value engineering studies, facility condition assessments, seismic evaluations, energy conservation studies, professional inspections of dams and bridges, regulatory compliance evaluations for all projects, and

contract supervision. The types of facilities maintained by the BLM

are described below: Buildings and Administrative Facilities - Buildings on public lands range from complex

office buildings and large visitor centers to small restrooms and well houses.

Administrative facilities include but are not

limited to: office complexes, fire stations, interagency dispatch centers, internal communication sites, ware yards, equipment

maintenance shops, and field camps. The BLM maintains and operates over 3,700

buildings and 700 administrative sites. Recreation Sites - The BLM is responsible for maintaining 335 recreation fee sites, 400 recreation fee demonstration pilots, 2,042 non-fee

recreation sites, 412 campgrounds with 16,698 campsites, 127 boat ramps, and 120 interpretive centers or contact stations. In addition, the BLM is responsible for a portion of the maintenance

on numerous facilities jointly held with other Federal, State, county, or private entities. An

example of this type of facility is the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center. This facility is a

cooperative effort involving the USDA Forest Service, Los Angeles Water and Power, National Park Service, BLM, State of California, Inyo County, and State of California Fish and Game.

The visitor center, located on land owned by Los Angeles Water and Power, provides recreation and resource interpretation for all the cooperating agencies. Transportation - Lands administered by BLM contain 81,700 miles of roads, 16,500 miles of

trails, and 930 bridges. Some of these roads are Land Management Highways, which are

State, county, or public land roads that are of critical importance to the State’s transportation system. These roads are managed and maintained through State or county funding, much of which comes from the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The remaining administrative roads and

bridges are managed and maintained by the BLM. Management emphasis has been placed on

maintaining the roads, trails, bridges, and major culverts that receive the greatest public use,

Umtanum Footbridge over the Yakima River

in Washington State

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications present the greatest threat to public safety, or are contributing to water quality degradation due

to improper drainage. Dams - BLM tracks and maintains 500 hazard-classified dams. These dams provide recreation,

salinity control, and watershed protection. BLM performs regular inspections, inundation

studies, dam-break analyses for hazard classification, and dam maintenance. Emergency

Action Plans are prepared for dams classified as “High” and “Significant” hazard dams. Plans

are in the early formative stages regarding retirement of certain dams.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity:•* Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

V,

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Subactivity Summary ($000)

'.it

: • |

•

• w } 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

. 2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) : Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 6,633 6,428 +43 -69 6,402 -26 FTE 66 68 0 0 68 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $6,402,000 and 68 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for operational costs needed for clean, safe, and fully functional facilities at BLM recreational sites. A key intermediate outcome measure of performance would involve an

increase in the percentage of DOI facilities which can be brought to or fully maintained at an

acceptable condition standard (refer to the Operations program performance summary at the end of this subactivity. Operational costs include utilities (electricity, water, and sewage), fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and pest control, grounds upkeep, waste management. These costs

are incurred at BLM recreation sites where either no fee is charged or collections are insufficient to cover these costs. Salary costs associated with management, planning, or development of recreation sites is funded by the appropriate recreation subactivity. Operational costs at BLM recreation sites are highly variable. Many recreation fee sites generate enough revenue to cover a portion of, but generally not the full cost of operations. Some recreation sites that receive an extremely high visitation during long weekends or during peak recreation seasons have intense short-duration waste management, water, and grounds upkeep requirements, while other recreation sites, like Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

in Oregon, are year-round visitor centers and use private vendor contracts for utilities, waste, and janitorial services. Many non-fee recreation sites have few improvements and require only minimal facility operating funds. Administrative and fire operational facility costs are funded through other subactivities and

accounts. The BLM’s performance in this subactivity is measured through the degree of customer satisfaction with the physical condition, functionality, cleanliness, and safety of recreation facilities. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 237
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Recreation Facility Operations program included the

following: Operational needs for waste management, sanitation, and site upkeep at the King Range

National Conservation Area were met through the use of contractual maintenance services. The use of private contractors has provided for cost efficiencies at the site resulting in increased visitor satisfaction.

. The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center with over 300,000 visitors has

received numerous positive comments about the upkeep of the facility despite being located

in eastern Oregon where weather extremes (e.g., wind and dust storms and below zero snow and ice removal) require not only frequent but difficult operational services. The recreation fee site maintenance primary

output for 2002 exceeded planned outputs due

to the increased need for utilities, janitorial, sanitation, water and safe facilities at the BLM

recreation fee site and non-fee sites. The

extensive use and increased needs of these

various facilities necessitated that health and

safety needs be addressed on a priority basis, therefore, resulting in this 13 percent increase

in workload accomplishment. The complexity and cost of the work captured under this workload measure varies greatly making it difficult to accurately predict.

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments within the Recreation Facility Operations will include the following: With the rapidly growing visitation of recreation sites, every State will continue to strive to provide clean, quality recreational facilities in order that BLM leave a positive lasting impression on the public. Examples include:

. Continue to provide essential restroom and trash facilities at the Walker Fork and West Fork Campgrounds; two congressionally designated areas in Alaska.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Continue with cooperative efforts between the BLM, the Forest Service, New Mexico State

Parks, the New Mexico Transportation Department, and numerous county transportation departments to provide for enhanced operations improvements and efficiencies.

• The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area and the National Historical Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon will continue to use private vender contracts for utilities, waste, and janitorial services.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

20C)4 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

-

' - Request (+/-) $(000) 6,402 -69 FTE 68 0 The 2004 budget request for Recreation Facility Operations Management is $6,402, 000 and 68

FTE, a program change of -$69,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$69,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

€ Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 239
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Operations Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation

manfrliw «T

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5U?

3 q“al,ty experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. end Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public

survey. 90% 92% Not Measured* 92% 94% +2.0%

| Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the qu:i ity of recreation e>tperience . intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good

condition based on the Facilities Condition

Index. (BLM Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2.0% DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. end outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values (BLM Measure). 48% 55% 60% 60% +0 intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve public safety and from damage.

security and proteset public resources

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or

better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index (FCI); Other facilities, including

roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better condition as measured by the appropriate FCI: Administrative Sites Roads

Bridges Dams

87% 88% 87% 89% 90% +1.0% 62% 65% 63% 65% 68% +3.0% 91% 95% 92% 94% 97% +3.0% 61% 61% 69% 69% 70% +1.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM

Measure).

50% 55% 66% 68% 70% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Recreation Fee Site Construction and

Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 357 239 270 250 240 -10 New survey instrument developed in FY02. Survey results will be reported in FY03. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 240
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance J r

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Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

- •: Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) 30,266 30,613 +311 +101 31,025 +412 FTE 293 280 0 0 280 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Annual Maintenance is $31 ,025,000 and 280 FTE

This subactivity supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for the conduct of annual facility condition assessments; professional engineering services; managing environmental and structural risks of facilities; inspecting dams,

performing competitive sourcing studies, and implementing an enhanced Bureau signing

initiative. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the percentage of recreation sites in good or fair condition based on Facility Condition Index to 84

percent and increasing the percentage of DOI facilities which can be brought to or fully maintained at an acceptable condition standard (see “Annual Maintenance Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity). Annual maintenance is critical to maintaining the functionality of the BLM’s infrastructure, providing visitor safety on public lands, and ensuring proper facilities management stewardship. Annual maintenance includes both preventive and cyclic maintenance. It is the BLM’s long-term

goal to perform sufficient annual maintenance work so that no new deferred maintenance needs

will accrue.

This subactivity also provides funding for maintaining facilities and trails within the Bureau’s

National Conservation Areas, National Monuments, Wild and Scenic River corridors, and

National Scenic and Historic Trails. The approach of the bicentennial commemoration of Lewis and Clark’s legendary trip of discovery has resulted in dramatic increases in visits to these trail sites. Consequently, maintenance near the trail sites for bridge repair and replacements,

signing, hazard removals, and trail maintenance will be accelerated.

In 2004, the BLM will focus on facilities and community support in those areas under the

greatest pressure from community growth. Many of the planned projects are interdisciplinary in nature with funding from several subactivities. These efforts will include partners to the extent Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III 241
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications possible in order to leverage Federal funds. The BLM is very visible in the urban interface and is working hard with local communities to build effective alliances. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, examples of significant accomplishments in the Annual Maintenance program included:

. Repaired drainage to prevent environmental damage to 4,000 feet of the Middle Fork OHV

trail, which provides access to the Gulkana Wild & Scenic River and wild lands in Alaska.

This project was performed in cooperation with the Copper River Watershed Conservancy

utilizing a State grant.

. Conducted extensive maintenance on the Carrizo Plain National Monument’s numerous

facilities, sites, and structures in California. Many structures in this Monument are part of a

historical ranching complex dating back to the 1870’s. Additional structures have been

developed since the late 1980’s. These maintenance efforts restored historical structures and protected the public investment.

Example of Typical Maintenance Needs for OHV Trail

Conducted extensive maintenance on

five central and eastern Oregon

fireguard stations, two dispatch centers, one heli-base, and several fire lookout tower sites during the recent long and

severe fire season. Studies indicated these facilities enhance the ability to locate new fire starts and expedite the response time for crews and equipment

to reach the fire. Therefore, maintenance of these facilities directly supported the Bureau’s fire management mission.

. Assessed condition of 85 hazard classified dams, and maintained in accordance with established schedules. This included performance of safety improvements, such as

replacing outlet structures on dams to meet requirements of the Dam Safety Act.

. Chartered an Annual Maintenance Redesign Team to define the existing annual maintenance business process and to redesign that process to eliminate the deferred maintenance backlog and to ensure the efficient development and implementation of a

Facility Asset Management System. This effort outlined 18 recommendations to establish a performance-based facilities stewardship management program with foimalized business

processes.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The BLM exceeded all its planned primary program outputs for 2002. The extreme range of complexity and cost of the work captured under these workload measures varies greatly

resulting in difficulty in specifically identifying planned accomplishments. The Department’s and

the BLM’s efforts to complete a current condition assessment of facilities and implement an

asset management planning system will improve the method for identifying planned primary

outputs.

Specific performance measures or indicators in two program areas dealing with the number of dam safety inspections and maintenance projects completed; and administrative site construction or maintenance showed an increase in 2002. These increases are attributable to an enhanced emphasis on facility safety and security since September 11, 2001. Inspection and upkeep of Bureau dams and reservoirs, and security of administrative and recreational

facilities were prioritized in 2002. While these facilities needs continue as a BLM priority, their future completion is anticipated to return to a normal maintenance and facility inspection schedule. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, examples of significant planned accomplishments in the Annual Maintenance program

will include the following:

. The Bureau will establish an Annual Maintenance Redesign Implementation Team to address the recommendations from the redesign effort. These recommendations focus on

improving business processes and data credibility to establish a strong and organized

facilities management program that is accurate and defensible.

• The recently acquired Meadowood Farm in northern Virginia will be targeted for repair and upkeep of 12 structures to include three houses, two stables (an indoor arena), six bams, and a wild horse and burro facility. Maintenance of these facilities is critical to the safety of employees, boarded horses, wild horses and burros, as well as the public and the children involved in environmental education activities.

• Major emphasis will be placed on the repair and updating of signs. Many BLM signs on

public lands are dilapidated, vandalized, outdated, or no longer economically viable to maintain. Efforts will be made to incorporate latest technologies and materials, to improve

the durability and maintainability of signs bureau-wide.

• The Bureau will develop a risk-based management system for assessing environmental and

structural risks. This system will be piloted at several sites as a methodology for assessing

relative risks of environmental activities as well as structural hazards. The goal of this effort

is to gain a better understanding of relative risk as it relates to funding priorities.

. The Bureau will continue to expand the competitive sourcing efforts initiated in 2002. By

September 2003, the BLM is expected to complete surveys of all on-the-ground maintenance activities to meet the requirements of the Office of Management and Budget

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 243
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications C| rcu ar A-76. The surveys will determine whether the BLM can reduce costs for some

activities by contracting with the private sector to provide the various maintenance tasks in certain areas. The maintenance reviews are expected to include 15percent of the positions

classified as commercial in nature” in the 2000 Fair Act Inventory. While the target for September 20°4 is to review potentially commercial activities in the BLM involving only an

additional lOpercent of such positions, the greater documentation and accelerated schedules under the recently revised A-76 Circular are expected to raise competitive sourcing survey costs. The Bureau is currently reviewing potentially commercial activities that could be surveyed in 2004.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Request Changes

(+/-) $(000) 31,025 +101 FTE 280 0 The 2004 budget request for Annual Maintenance is $31,025,000 and 280 FTE change of +1 01 ,000 from the 2003 requested level. a program P“*>'ic He

f

lth and Safety (+$600,000), (NLCS +$150,000; Non-NLCS +$450,000) - The

additional funds will assist in more effectively addressing issues of public health and safety wh! e providing enhanced accessibility of recreation sites and facilities. Funds would contribute

to *1® Recreation mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing for additional cyclic and required maintenance needs for accessibility, critical water and sanitation requirements assurance of public health and safety needs, facility monitoring, site treatment and other activities needed to maintain existing recreation and National Conservation Area sites

in a satisfactory manner. Improved facility condition will result in an increase in visitor satisfaction with BLM facilities and improve compliance with safety standards. Specific maintenance requirements related to health and safety needs will be addressed at the followina

facilities or sites: a Increased maintenance efforts for the Ironwood Forest National Monument to address the increased vandalism and public safety needs as a result of illegal border trafficking, Increased maintenance activities at the Flagstaff Hill National Historic Trail to prevent and minimize the further deterioration of this historic trail, Implementation of safety and environmental needs associated with the picnic facilities at the

Gila Box National Recreation Area, Enhanced preventative and cyclic maintenance of the 27 developed and dispersed

recreation sites in the Idaho Falls office, Site maintenance as identified in the master plan for the Hickison recreation facilities that include roads, potable water, and campground facilities,

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Maintenance, repair and realignment of emergency phone line services for the Zimmerman

Visitor Center and Fish Hatchery,

• Enhanced maintenance efforts for the 15 developed and dispersed recreation facilities in the

Pocatello Field Office of Idaho,

• Maintenance of the potable drinking water facilities to assure that health standards are maintained at the Gerber Campground in Oregon,

• Providing for adequate maintenance requirements to maintain the potable water system at the Prior Flats Recreation Area to EPA standards,

. Assuring the maintenance of safe, accessible, and sanitary facilities at recreation facilities within the State of Arizona,

. Providing for cyclic graveling of campsite facilities and hazardous tree removal at the Rocky

Reservoir facilities in Colorado,

. Enhanced maintenance for the 1 0 developed and dispersed recreation facilities in the Burley

Field Office of Idaho,

. Providing for the maintenance of toilets at priority, high use Bureau recreation facilities throughout the State of Utah,

. Maintenance of the Fontenelle Creek Campground in Wyoming, which was previously provided by the Bureau of Reclamation,

. Enhanced maintenance efforts for 30 miles of trails, 18 developed and 6 dispersed

recreation facilities in the Shoshone Field Office of Idaho,

. Enhanced maintenance efforts for five miles of trails, eight trailheads and river access

points, 14 developed and two dispersed recreation facilities in the State of Colorado. Information Technology Reductions, (-$499,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III -245
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Annual Maintenance Performance o Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation

EiiJ Outcome Goal, ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. end Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public survey. 90% 92% Not Measured* 92% 94% +2.0% (Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the qua1 ty of recreation opportunities. intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good

condition based on the Facilities Condition

Index. (BLM Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2% uui Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

knd Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. end Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0 intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve public safety and security and protect public from damage. resources

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or

better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index (FCI); Other facilities, including roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better condition as measured by the appropriate FCI: Administrative Sites 87% 88% 87% 89% 90% +1.0%

Roads 62% 65% 63% 65% 68% +3.0%

Bridges 91% 95% 92% 94% 97% +3.0% Dams 61% 61% 69% 69% 70% +1.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety,

Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM Measure).

50% 55% 66% 68% 70% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Annual Maintenance performance Summary

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Recreation Fee Site Construction and

Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 934 845 920 920 930 +10

Trail Construction and Maintenance Projects Completed (miles). 1,940 2,910 3,020 2,900 3,110 +210

Bridge Inspections and Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 180 215 230 225 225 +0 Dam Safety Inspections and Maintenance

Projects Completed (#). 161 105 142 130 130 +0

Administrative Site Construction/Maintenance

(#) 228 235 260 275 350 +75 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 6,960 6,500 6,955 6,900 7,240 +340 'New survey instrument developed in FY02. Survey results will be reported in FY03.

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 247
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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V ‘ Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/.-) Request from 2003 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 12,910 11,889 0 0 11,889 0 FTE 35 33 0 0 33 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Deferred Maintenance is $11,889,000 and 33 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Department’s Strategic mission goals of a) Recreation by providing

for an improvement in visitor satisfaction for the quality of their experience from 93 to 94

percent, and b) Serve Communities by improving the satisfaction scores on public safety and

protection of resource and property values by public land visitors, stakeholders, and partners (see Deferred Maintenance Performance Summary “ at the end of this subactivity discussion) Funding in this subactivity provides for deferred maintenance of buildings, recreation sites administrative sites, roads, bridges, appropriate dams, and trails. This includes conducting annual facility condition assessments; providing professional engineering services, program

oversight, and database management; managing environmental and structural risks of facilities' inspecting dams, and performing competitive sourcing studies. Deferred Maintenance is funded for specific projects that are reviewed by both BLM

headquarters and the Department of the Interior. These projects are then assembled and

published in the Five-Year Capital Improvement

and Deferred Maintenance Plan, which is being submitted concurrently with this budget request. Standard criteria for ranking the projects are used throughout the Department. The Five-Year

Plan evaluates the priority of the existing projects planned for 2004 through 2008 and

updates engineering cost estimates to ensure

project requests include accurate and up-to-date

cost and engineering data. New projects

reflecting emerging or changing priorities or

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facility condition will be included in the Five-Year Plan, which will be sent to Congress for consideration as a part of the BLM budget request. Investments in deferred maintenance

projects improve the condition of BLM facilities which provides more visitor satisfaction with BLM facilities and more facilities meeting health standards. 2004 Deferred Maintenance Projects

Slate Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000) AK 6 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 3,360 A

4 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 942 CA 6 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 1,537 CO 2 Deferred Maintenance Project Planned 267

ID 3 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 318 MT 4 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 2,919 NM 1 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 110 NV 3 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 294 OR 2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 412 UT 1 Deferred Maintenance Project Planned 160 WY 2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 900

Bureau-wide A&E Projects, Projects Management 670

Total 11,889

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Deferred Maintenance program included the

following: 2002 Deferred Maintenance Projects

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($000) Project Status (EOY 2002) AK 8 Projects Initiated 792 13% of projects currently under construction. 50% of projects currently under contract. 37% of projects in planning and A&E status.

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p, . 01316 — -?*£' <5/* 9--»T'-2 ” Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000) Project Status (EOY2002) AZ 8 Projects Initiated 342 34% of projects currently under construction 33% of projects currently under contract 33% of projects deferred or eliminated * CA 6 Projects Initiated 2,201 17% of projects in planning and A&E status 83% of projects deferred or eliminated * CO 2 Projects Initiated 706 50% of projects currently under contract 50% of projects in planning and A&E status ID 4 Projects Initiated 1,977 50% of projects completed 25% of projects currently under construction 25% of projects currently under contract MT 11 Projects Initiated 2,697 9% of projects completed 46% of projects currently under construction 9% of projects currently under contract 36% of projects in planning and A&E status NM 2 Projects Initiated 729 1 UU% of projects in planning and A&E status NV 4 Projects Initiated 355 50% of projects currently under construction 50% of projects deferred or eliminated OR 6 Projects Initiated 775 50% of projects completed 33% of projects currently under construction 17% of projects currently under contract UT 1 Projects Initiated 25 100% of projects completed WY 4 Projects Initiated 1,933 75% of projects currently under construction 25% of projects in planning and A&E status Bureau- wide A&E Projects 378 45% of A&E work completed 75% of A&E work in progress

Total

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In 2002, examples of significant accomplishments in the Deferred Maintenance program

included:

• Replacing a decaying roof and viewing platform at Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark in BLM Colorado Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. The new, free- standing shelter covers Kiva B, the only portion of the site with intact prehistoric masonry

and remnants of a prehistoric mural. Visitors now have an unobstructed view of the ruins from the new viewing platform.

. Constructing a three-lane, universally accessible boat ramp on the Snake River to replace a single-lane ramp that is too steep and difficult to use due to strong currents and cross

winds. The new boat ramp location at Muskrat Bend is in a natural wind break and a bay

with little or no current. The project, within Idaho’s Milner Historic Recreation Area, also involved installation of a vault toilet, potable water system, and campground amenities.

. Repairing flood damage to Water Canyon Road near Winnemucca, Nevada. The damaged section was realigned, upgraded and graveled, and a larger culvert was installed to divert storm water off the road.

• Repairing over 60 miles of roads in eastern Oregon within the Vale District. In addition to regrading and regraveling road segments, the work also included re-establishing drainage, cleaning or replacing culverts, repairing or replacing cattleguards, and reconstructing low water crossings. The cut slopes, ditches, and out slopes were reseeded with native grasses to reduce the spread of noxious weeds. The work was needed to control run-off

that was contributing to sedimentation in nearby streams and rivers and adversely

impacting the habitat of threatened or endangered species, including the Lahontan

Cutthroat Trout.

. Renovating corrals, holding pens, work shelters, and outbuildings at the Central Horse

Holding Facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Additional pens, hay shed, and security fences were also constructed. In addition, new potable water and sanitary sewer systems were installed and a drainage containment system was built to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new standards for feedlots. The work was urgently needed because of the tremendous damage caused by wild horses. Since 1977, over 75,000 horses had been processed through the original facility The deferred maintenance program met its primary outputs for 2002 with the exception of the

recreation fee site construction and maintenance workload which reflected a 14percent

reduction from that planned. This reduction was primarily due to a reprogramming of funds necessary to comply with settlement agreements related to a lawsuit in the California.

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follow°ng:P' anned aCCOmplishmen,s wi<«" the Maintenance program will include the 2003 Deferred Maintenance Projects

State Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000) Alaska 5 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 1,898

Arizona 5 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 2,158

California 5 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 1,777 Colorado 2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 224

Idaho 5 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 933 Montana 7 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 2,214 New

Mexico

2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 353 Nevada 2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 221 Oregon 4 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 895

Utah 2 Deferred Maintenance Projects Planned 90 Wyoming 1 Deferred Maintenance Project Planned 500

Bureauwide A&E Projects and Project Management 626

Total $11,889 Examples of these projects include: The replacement of an improperly situated timber bridge at the Colorado Creek Cabin site in Aiaska This popular site is used extensively by recreational snow machines Due to its low positioning over the stream channel it was subject to intense erosion and possible washout during high water and ice flows during high water or spring break up This bridqe will be srb^tanyo^TeIh^Ts

n,rote Pr°b' emS Pr°Vidi"9 f°r ,ha safa use °,,his

al1 ®3ncretesanitary facilities and replace with polyvinyl-lined vaults at the Imperial

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:ZOna' ThiS removal and re Placement action is needed to protect the public health and safety from bacterial contamination, prevent nitrate contamination of

tecilities /ater ^ l° Pr0t6Ct th6 Colorado River’ which is within 100 to 200 feet of the

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• The roads and picnic sites of the Crow Creek Recreation area in Montana are in serious need of improvement in order to meet the health and safety needs of the public and prevent

serious damage to other resource values. The road improvements will significantly improve access while reducing sediment problems from runoff. The improved fire rings reduce concern from campfire use of the site. These actions significantly improve the health and

safety of the site with the additional benefit of providing a more enjoyable experience for the

public land users. Deferred Maintenance Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Improve access to appropriate recreation opportunities on DOI managed

and partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor satisfaction with quality of recreation experience as measured by a general

public survey. 90% 92% Not Measured* 92% 94% +2.0% End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the quality of recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good

condition based on the Facilities Condition

Index. (BLM Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2%

DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

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intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or

better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index (FCI); Other facilities, including roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better

condition as measured by the appropriate FCI: Administrative Sites Roads

Bridges Dams

87% 88% 87% 89% 90% +1.0% 62% 65% 63% 65% 68% +3.0% 91% 95% 92% 94% 97% +3.0% 61% 61% 69% 69% 70% +1.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM

Measure).

50% 55% 66% 68% 70% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Recreation Fee Sites Deferred Maintenance

Projects Completed (#). 24 22 22 24 24 +0

Recreation Fee Site Construction and

Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 10 8 4 5 5 +0

Trail Construction and Maintenance Projects Completed (miles). 110 25 20 20 15 -5 Bridge Inspections and Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 4 9 5 5 5 +0 Dam Safety Inspections and Maintenance

Projects Completed (#). 3 1 1 0 0 +0 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 400 110 185 200 200 +0 Ncvv *u,vt!y instrument developed in FY02. Survey results will be reported in FY03

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The 2004 budget request is $29,028,000 and 45 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Department’s Strategic mission goals of a) Recreation by providing

for an improvement in visitor satisfaction for the quality of their experience from 93 to 94

percent, and b) Serve Communities by improving the satisfaction scores on public safety and

protection of resource and property values by public land visitors, stakeholder, and partners, (see “Infrastructure Improvements Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The Infrastructure Improvements subactivity provides funding for specific projects

that are reviewed by both BLM headquarters and the Department of the Interior. These projects are then assembled and published in the Five-Year Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Plan (Five-Year Plan), which is being submitted concurrently with this budget

request. Standard criteria for ranking the projects are used throughout the Department. The

Five-Year Plan evaluates the priority of the existing projects planned for 2004 through 2008 and

updates engineering cost estimates to ensure project requests include accurate and up-todate

cost and engineering data. New projects reflecting emerging or changing priorities or facility condition will be included in the Five-Year Plan, which is being sent to Congress concurrently

with this budget request. 2004 Infrastructure Improvement Projects

State Number of Infrastructure Improvement Projects Funding

($000) Alaska 8 Infrastructure improvement Projects Planned 1,879

Arizona 6 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 2,292

California 12 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 842

Colorado 5 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 393

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State Number of Infrastructure Improvement Projects Funding

($000)

Eastern States 1 Infrastructure Improvement Project Planned 500

Idaho 10 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 2,703 New Mexico 4 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 2,397 Nevada 3 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 917 Oregon 11 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 3,021 Utah 3 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 149 Wyoming 1 Infrastructure Improvement Project Planned 1,278 Bureau Wide Communications and Major Infrastructure Improvements,

Security-Seismic-Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Corrective

actions, Condition Assessments, A&E Services, Project &

Contract Management, Automation & Information Tech

12,657

TOTAL 29,028 The DOI’s Facility Compliance Assessment Surveys program was established in 1999 to ascertain the deferred maintenance and repair needs of all constructed assets in all bureaus. The BLM Condition Assessment program will conduct FCAS, better define the extent of the maintenance backlog, and identify and rank facilities and types of facilities at-risk. Funding will be targeted towards completion of initial comprehensive condition assessments on

administrative and recreation sites to be followed by roads and trails. In line with the Department’s effort to establish a common maintenance management system in the land-managing bureaus, Infrastructure Improvements funding will support implementation of a new Facility Asset Management System (FAMS) in 2004. FAMS is designed to integrate asset management systems and improve property and facility management at all levels. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

2002 Infrastructure Improvement Projects

State Number of

Infrastructure Improvement Projects Funding

($000) Project Status (EOY 2002)

Alaska 3 Projects Initiated 2,044 67% of projects currently under construction 33% of projects currently under contract Arizona 3 Projects Initiated 1,293 38% of projects completed 50% of projects in planning and A&E status 12% of projects deferred or eliminated Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 256
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Infrastructure Improvement Projects

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($000) Project Status (EOY 2002)

California 13 Projects Initiated 2,551 8% of projects completed 38% of projects currently under construction 8% of projects currently under contract 46% of projects deferred or eliminated Colorado 6 Projects initiated 1,441 33% of projects completed 50% of projects currently under construction 17% of projects currently under contract Idaho 14 Projects initiated 1,504 50% of projects completed 36% of projects currently under construction 7% of projects in planning and A&E status 7% of projects deferred or eliminated Montana 5 Projects initiated 691 40% of projects completed 40% of projects currently under construction 20% of projects in planning and A&E status New

Mexico

3 Projects initiated 2,105 33% of projects completed 67% of projects currently under contract Nevada 12 Projects initiated 1,315 58% of projects completed 34% of projects currently under construction 8% of projects deferred or eliminated Oregon 10 Projects initiated 1,279 20% of projects completed 50% of projects currently under construction 20% of projects currently under contract 10% of projects in planning and A&E status Utah 3 Projects initiated 430 67% of projects completed 33% of projects currently under construction Wyoming 8 Projects initiated 1,865 25% of projects completed 13% of projects currently under contract 62% of projects in planning and A&E status Bureauwide A&E Projects Corrective Actions

Condition Assessments

Project and Contract Management

Automation and

Information Tech

11,476* 40% of A&E work completed 60% of A&E work in progress 32% of corrective actions completed 68% of corrective actions in progress

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' Number of

Infrastructure Improvement Projects Funding

($000) P(EOY2002)

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Totals $27,994 Projects completed - 27%

Projects currently under construction - 34%

Projects currently under contract - 15%

Projects in planning and A&E status - 14%

Projects deferred or eliminated - 10%

*Large increase in Bureauwidefundingfromfiscal year 2001 due to implementation ofDepartment initiatives for condition assessment and FAMS (Maximo) The table above provides insight into the highly variable nature of the primary outputs associated with the infrastructure improvement program. Construction and maintenance

projects require planning, contracting, implementation, inspection and completion over a variety of time frames. The primary outputs planned for 2002 were met except for completion of 3

recreation fee site maintenance projects and the construction or maintenance of 5

administrative sites that BLM had to defer or eliminate. Funding from these projects was

focused on development and implementation of an accelerated condition assessment program

in the Bureau. The inability to meet these expectations resulted from a declining number of experienced staff available to support the rapid escalation in construction and maintenance

workload present in the BLM. A reprogramming of project funds from eliminated or deferred projects provided thecapability to complete an additional 250 miles of road construction and maintenance and dam safety

inspections and maintenance needs. The ability to provide for reprogramming of available program funds in an effective and efficient manner has significantly improved the Bureaus

capability to meet or exceed its planned primary outputs.

In 2002, examples of major accomplishments in the Infrastructure Improvement program include the following:

• Undertook efforts to improve BLM offices and other employee workplaces by beginning the survey and design for buildings to replace the Craig, Colorado administrative building and

the Rawlings Field Office building in Wyoming. The BLM also awarded the construction

contract for the replacement of the Glenallen Field Office building in Alaska.

. Accelerated comprehensive condition assessments of BLM’s administrative and recreation

facilities and determining their current replacement value as part of the condition assessment. Knowing the replacement value allows the BLM to use the industry standard

Facilities Condition Index as a method of measuring the condition and change of condition

of facilities. FCI is the ratio of accumulated deferred maintenance to the current replacement value (FCI = Deferred Maintenance/Current Replacement Value) and is an

indicator of the depleted value of constructed assets.

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• As part of the Bureau’s Stewardship Strategy for Comprehensive Facilities Management,

the BLM completed a study outlining a strategic approach for conducting condition assessment of administrative and recreation sites. Piloting of this recommended strategic approach was conducted at the Kipp Recreation Site and the Lewistown Fire Retardant Site

in Montana and at Lake Havasu in Arizona.

• Completed the piloting of a new BLM Facility Asset Management System so implementation can begin in 2003. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

2003 Infrastructure Improvement Projects

• - ••• ' State j Number of Infrastructure Improvement

Projects Funding

($000) Alaska 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 763

Arizona 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 496

California 8 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 1,246 Colorado 4 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 3,144

Eastern States 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 140

Idaho 6 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 1,408 Montana 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 236 New Mexico 5 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 1,479 Nevada 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 217 Oregon 3 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 1,272 Utah 3 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 742 Wyoming 2 Infrastructure Improvement Projects Planned 7,085 Bureau Wide A&E Projects, Corrective Actions, Condition Assessments, Project Management, and

Information Technology, Radio Towers

10,800

Total 29,028

In 2003, examples of planned accomplishments within the Infrastructure Improvements program

include the following:

. Completing comprehensive condition assessments for at least 500 Administrative and

Recreation Sites as the initial phase of establishing a national condition assessment

program. In support of this effort, BLM will implement the new Facility Asset Management

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• Constructing a new office building at the Rawlins Field Office to replace a conglomeration of

deficient structures currently occupied by BLM employees. The building will be constructed

using sustainable design concepts. The BLM will pursue a Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design Gold Certification for the building.

• Repairing existing office spaces, bams, sheds, and infrastructure at the Meadowood Farm

Administrative Site - 800 acres on the Mason Neck peninsula in northern Virginia, 18 miles south of Washington, D.C. The property was acquired in a multiple party land exchange. It will be managed in harmony with surrounding land use and community interests and provide open space for recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro interpretation.

• Completing the reconstruction of the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument access

road and trail. The 5-mile dirt road is the only access route to the Monument. It will be

rebuilt to all-weather standards. The 2-mile trail leads to the observation point. It will be

realigned through easier terrain and rebuilt to minimize erosion. Over 20,000 people visit the Monument annually.

Infrastructure Improvements Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve visitor satisfaction with quality of experience as measured by a general public survey. 90% 92% Not Measured* 92% 94% +2.0%

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the quality of recreation op portunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good

condition based on the Facilities Condition

Index. (BLM Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2% DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure)

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve public safety and security and protect public resources from damage.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or

better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index (FCI); Other facilities, including roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better condition as measured by the appropriate FCI: Administrative Sites 87% 88% 87% 89% 90% +1.0%

Roads 62% 65% 63% 65% 68% +3.0%

Bridges 91% 95% 92% 94% 97% +3.0% Dams 61% 61% 69% 69% 70% +1.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM Measure).

50% 55% 66% 68% 70% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Recreation Fee Sites Deferred Maintenance

Projects Completed (#). 3 2 2 2 2 +0

Recreation Fee Site Construction and

Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 3 21 18 20 20 +0

Trail Construction and Maintenance Projects Completed (miles). 0 5 5 5 5 +0

Bridge Inspections and Maintenance Projects Completed (#) 3 6 7 5 5 +0 Dam Safety Inspections and Maintenance

Projects Completed (#). 0 0 16 10 10 +0

Administrative Site Construction/Maintenance

(#). 13 65 60 35 35 +0 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 60 250 500 300 300 +0

*A/ew survey instrument developed in FY02. Survey results will be reported in FY03.

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Activity: Emergency Operations

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Emergency Damage

Repair FTE Grasshoppers & Mormon

Crickets fte 2004 Program Overview

This activity supports the Resource Use and Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing funding for emergency damage repair and

grasshopper and Mormon cricket control. Funds for emergency operations may be transferred from other no-year accounts, but if this is done, the Bureau must request that funds be

replenished by supplemental appropriation. The objective of this activity is to provide immediate response in the form of personnel, equipment, or supplies for emergency grasshopper and Mormon cricket control operations, and

for the repair or replacement of government property (facilities, equipment, utilities) destroyed or damaged by catastrophic acts of nature such as floods, storms, fires (other than wildfires), and

other unavoidable causes. No funds are being requested at this time but may be requested depending on amount needed because of the catastrophic act.

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Subactivity: Emergency Damage Repair

Subactivity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2002

Actual

2003

Enacted to Date

Uncontrollable & Related Changes (+/-)

Program Changes

(+/-)

2004

Budget Request Change

From 2003

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In responding to an emergency damage situation on BLM-administered lands, BLM personnel assess the extent of the damage or loss, document the nature of immediate repair work or replacement needed, and determine what additional actions may be necessary to prevent

further damage, loss, or destruction, and to protect resource values and minimize disruption of

public service. Emergency damage repair work may be authorized by the Secretary to be

completed with emergency funds either by BLM personnel or by contractors. Because emergency situations are not predictable from year to year, funds to perform emergency damage repair work on facilities, equipment and utilities may be transferred from

other no-year accounts under the authority of Section 101 of the annual Department of the

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act; the BLM must then request that these funds be

replenished by supplemental appropriation.

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The BLM cooperates with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to assist with inspections of BLM-administered public lands where potential outbreaks of pests may occur, as

well as assisting in developing and implementing control plans. When outbreaks occur, APHIS

conducts control operations and is reimbursed for its expenses on BLM lands when these expenses exceed funding available to APHIS for the control work.

In 1987, a no-year appropriation of $5,000,000 was provided to the BLM specifically for Mormon cricket and grasshopper control. That funding has been utilized from that time forward

for grasshopper and Mormon cricket control as needed in any given year. This fund remained

available until it was exhausted in 1999. During the summers of 1999 and 2000, several grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks occurred in the West, particularly in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah. A total of $360,000 in 1999 and $318,000 in 2000 was reprogrammed from

other sources, as there were no funds remaining in the account to fund inspections or to develop and implement control plans. In 2001, an emergency appropriation of $1,482,000 was

provided to the BLM specifically for Mormon cricket and grasshopper control. Of that original amount, $930,000 remains available for grasshopper and Mormon cricket control. The BLM is including the chemical Dimilin for analysis in the Conservation and Restoration

Vegetation/Habitat Treatment Programmatic EIS scheduled for completion in 2005. This will expand treatment options for grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on public lands in future years.

If severe outbreaks occur in 2004 that exceed current funding availability, the Secretary’s emergency authority would be utilized under section 102 of the annual Department of the

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act. Supplemental funding would then be

requested to replenish funds transferred from other Department of the Interior accounts.

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The BLM’s Challenge Cost Share program supports the Resource Protection and Recreation

mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by leveraging funds with partners to complete monitoring and inventory of resources, implementing habitat improvement projects, developing recovery and land use plans, protecting cultural resources, and providing enhanced

recreational experiences. Key intermediate outcome goals include creating habitat conditions

for biological communities to flourish, improving information and assessments used for decision- making, and reducing and managing risks to cultural and heritage resources. The BLM established the CCS program in 1985 with a congressional appropriation of $300,000

for wildlife management to be matched by private sector funding or in-kind services. Since

1985, the BLM has expanded the CCS program from the Wildlife Management program to include the following management programs: Rangeland, Riparian, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultural Resources, and Recreation Resources. Annually, $9.2 million of the Bureau’s budget, including $200,000 from the Oregon and California Grant Lands Appropriation, is used by BLM State and

field offices for CCS projects. The number of partners that participate in public land management is growing each year. The BLM list of national-level resource conservation

partnerships exceeds 100. Many of these

partnerships contribute matching funds to the CCS program either directly or through local chapters in each State. In addition to the

national-level partnerships, challenge cost share projects often receive funding from State agencies such as fish and game departments,

heritage programs, forestry divisions, oil, gas, and mining divisions, colleges and universities,

local companies, livestock permittees, and local clubs.

Partners may match Bureau CCS funding with cash,

materials, or in-kind work. Pictured, volunteers assist

with a re-seeding project _____

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Bureau’s CCS program has been extremely successful in leveraging millions of Federal

dollars with private and State funding for conservation efforts, benefiting resources on BLMadministered public lands. The current program solicits partnerships and partnership funding through a variety of the Bureau’s resource management programs such as Rangeland

Resources, Fisheries, Wildlife, Threatened and Endangered Species, Cultural Resources, and

Recreation.

In addition to the benefits to the public lands and resources, this program has developed

goodwill, better communication, collaborative and cooperative working partnerships with a

variety of people and organizations. Examples of partners include State fish and game,

transportation, and mining associations; Quail, Trout, and Ducks Unlimited; Bat Conservation

International; U.S. Golf Association; Chevron; and many others. 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Challenge Cost Share (part of the Cooperative Conservation

Initiative) is $20,973,000. Examples of projects that may receive CCS funding in 2004 include:

. The largest and northernmost site of dinosaur remains are located at the Liscomb Bone Bed

in Alaska. Alaska has requested funding to assist with recovery and recordation of the site.

. Heron Island in Arizona has been a major nesting site for great blue herons. Habitat loss and degradation has resulted in the need to construct artificial nests. The artificial nests are

still productive; however they are in poor shape and need to be replaced. Fifteen to 20

nests will be replaced. Partners for this project include Audubon Society, Arizona Game

and Fish, California Fish and Game, Partners in Flight, Boy and Girl Scouts, and FWS.

. The San Sebastian and San Felipe Creek Complex has been selected by California to be

the focus of riparian restoration during 2004. Salt cedar grows on 1,200 acres of habitat

within the complex, which provides habitat for the endangered San Sebastian pupfish and

the endangered Yuma clapper rail. In 2004, a portion of the salt cedar will be eradicated. Partners include the Sierra Club and the Center for Biodiversity.

. In Colorado, Garfield and Eagle Counties, Colorado State Parks, and the Colorado Department of Transportation will partner with the BLM to implement approved recreation

travel management decisions including signing of open and closed routes, rehabilitating closed routes, and providing visitor use information.

• The Nevada Rock Art Foundation will partner with the Bureau to monitor and document the

rock art condition, as well as install protective measures.

. New Mexico will conduct breeding bird and southwestern willow flycatcher surveys at five established riparian locations on BLM-managed land. Long term data on species diversity and relative abundance of flycatchers and other species of concern are needed to determine

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications status and develop management strategies to maintain viable bird populations. Partners

include Hawks Aloft and New Mexico Game and Fish.

• In Oregon, a permanent plot of Cooks lomatium (federally proposed for listing) will be

monitored at three sites. The Institute for Applied Ecology will perform the monitoring and

prepare reports. Baseline documentation of the trend of this rare plant is critical to managing its habitat and potentially delisting this species in the future.

• Statewide, the BLM and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will monitor vegetation compositions on key big game areas. The health and vigor of big game populations is closely tied to forage quantity and quality. Monitoring data will be used to develop management strategies for big game populations.

. Wyoming BLM will work with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and University of Wyoming to conduct aerial surveys for bald eagle winter roosts. This information is required under the terms and conditions of formal FWS Section 7 consultation to protect bald eagles and associated habitats. 2002 Program PerformanceAccomplishments

The Bureau is currently developing information regarding CCS projects that were funded in 2002; examples of projects completed include: The Arizona Strip Field Office, in cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department,

the Arizona Mule Deer Association, and the Chicago Botanic Garden Internship program

conducted a complete inventory of over 180 wildlife water developments on public lands

within the Arizona Strip. Wildlife water developments were field inspected and global

positioning system locations were recorded, were performed and the developments

restored.

• In Idaho, an estimated 4,800 people attended

the annual Coeur dAlene Eagle Watch Week.

Throughout the week, visitors are educated

about bald eagles through short lectures and

viewing sites.

. The San Juan Preservation Trust in Washington partners with the BLM to work

with visitors to the Lopez Island ACEC and

conduct bird monitoring surveys. The San

Juan Preservation Trust provides volunteers and the BLM provides all required equipment and supplies. This partnership was

established in 1991. Wthoutthis partnership, BLM would not be able to collect this important

Where possible, repairs and maintenance

The Sheldon Mountain Wildlife Water Development in Arizona was a CCS partnership project with the BLM

Safford Field Office, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Quail Unlimited. data. Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 267
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• In Utah, the relationship between the threatened Utah prairie dog, rangeland seedings, and

grazing intensity were studied through a partnership between Utah State University, Syracuse University, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Iron County, and the BLM. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the CCS Activity is a newly-established budget activity that requested funding in a

single budget line item for CCS programs previously funded in other budget activities and

subactivities. Through partnerships at all levels, the BLM put the Secretary of the Interior 4 Cs

(conservation, through cooperation, consultation, and communication) in action. Projects submitted for CCS funding must strive to achieve amatch ratio of 1:1 or greater of nonFederal to Federal dollars or in-kind or material contributions. Overall, the Bureau will achieve a

1.1 or greater sharing ratio. A cap of 10 percent is placed on allowable BLM internal charges

against CCS funds. All projects meet the terms and conditions of national selection criteria. A

total of 339 projects were selected by a multi-disciplinary team to receive funds in 2003

Following is a brief description of the types of projects that may be funded:

• The western Arctic caribou herd ranges over 140,000 square miles in Northwestern Alaska. During the 1970’s, the population experienced a rapid decline. Since that time, monitoring

indicates that the population has stabilized and may be starting to decline. Funding will allow the Western Arctic Caribou Working Group to continue to monitor populations of

caribou. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is a partner with the BLM on this project.

• Paleontologists and volunteers from the Mesa Southwest Museum, Southwest

Paleotological Society, University of Arizona, and Graham County Historical Society Museum will continue assisting the BLM Paleontology Program Coordinator to inventory and

collect vertebrate fossils on public land. These significant fossil beds contain the remains of mammoth, horse, camel, tortoise, dinosaur, and many other animals.

. The Payne Ranch Native Grass Restoration project in California involves restoration of

wildlife habitat by planting locally-collected and raised perennial native grass seed in areas

formerly dominated by noxious weeds, such as yellow starthistle and medusa head. The

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is partnering with the Bureau to complete this project.

. Annually, the Canyons of the Ancients NM in Colorado and the Anasazi Heritage Center

partner to monitor 1,000 acres of Wilderness Study Areas, stabilize one site; curate 10,000

objects, and provide outreach to many National Monument visitors.

. The BLM, Idaho Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington

Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep signed

a memorandum of agreement to cooperate in the restoration of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep to the Hells Canyon Area. This project would allow the transplant of animals along

with intensive monitoring and research into limiting factors, such as diseases.

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• Montana BLM has partnered with the Bitterroot Restoration Corporation to provide a

statewide method of identification, mapping, and monitoring of Montana riparian and

wetland areas. Bitterroot will maintain a database for the management of riparian and

wetland information.

• New Mexico BLM is partnering with Auburn

University and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to conduct research on factors

that might be linked to declines in lesser prairie chicken populations.

• In Nevada, the BLM, Northeast Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Nevada Division of Forestry, and Gibbs Ranch will reconstruct six miles of

riparian protection fences and maintain

irrigated meadow habitats along Marys River. Work will also include continued irrigation of the meadow, ditch maintenance, hay harvest, and

noxious weed treatments.

• Along the Oregon Coast, western snowy plover numbers are down to 100 birds. CCS funding will be used to place predator exclosures around nests, develop other predator control methods, reduce recreation use conflicts, and

assess management effectiveness. This project is supported by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, The Nature Conservancy, FWS, and U.S. Forest Service.

The Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

offers plenty of CCS opportunities for public outreach and recordation of archaeological

objects.

• CCS funding will support inventory and monitoring needs associated with the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle (Federal candidate for listing) and Welch's Milkweed (Federal- threatened) in Utah. All work would be completed through volunteers from Randolph Macon

College and private contractors. This project is part of the conservation strategy and

agreements of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle.

• In Wyoming, the impacts of oil and natural gas development on mountain plover breeding and productivity will be studied. This study will provide the BLM and industry with recommendations for mitigating impacts to mountain plovers or avoiding them altogether. Partners include the Petroleum Association of Wyoming, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, FWS, and U.S. Geological Services.

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Request (+/-) $(000) 20,973 +2,000 FTE 0 0 The 2004 budget request for the Challenge Cost Share program is $20,973,000, a program change of +$2,000,000 from the 2003 requested level. Challenge Cost Share, (+$2,000,000)- Increased funding in the BLM’s CCS program will help improve the health of watersheds and landscapes, sustain biological communities, and protect

cultural and heritage resources while expanding partnership opportunities and leveraging funds. The number of potential and willing partners for CCS projects continues to grow and is only

limited by funding available for funding matched projects. For example, 940 projects (totaling $34 million) were submitted by BLM State, Center and field offices for 2003 funding

consideration. Increased CCS funding will be leveraged and directed to improve public land

health through on-the-ground restoration and habitat improvement projects. Following are examples of projects that may receive CCS funding in 2004 with increased

funding:

. The Gulkana River in Alaska is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River and it is the major spawning grounds for Copper River Chinook and sockeye salmon. These fish stocks

support large recreational, commercial, cultural subsistence, and personal use fisheries. The construction of a fish counting tower by the BLM and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will allow for more accurate estimates of the spawning populations of Chinook and sockeye salmon.

• Little is known about breeding habitats of the many neotropical migratory songbirds that breed and nest in southeast Arizona. During 2004, the BLM will partner with the National Audubon Society to establish a monitoring avian productivity station in the Las Cienegas

National Conservation Area.

• California BLM’s Sacramento River Bend Area of Critical Environmental Concern is becoming increasingly popular for hikers, equestrians, and river-based recreationists. Funding would allow the BLM in partnership with the California State University to develop access portal points with signs, improve trails and sanitation facilities, and restore riparian

habitat.

• In Colorado, the Gunnison sage grouse was identified as a new species in 2000 and the Gunnison Basin was identified by the American Bird Conservancy as an Important Bird Area

in 2001. Implementation of this project will increase herbaceous understory in upland

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications nesting and early brood rearing habitat by brush mowing and interseeding 600 acres. Project partners include BLM and the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

• Idaho BLM is interested in the archaeological information associated with the Lower Salmon

River Canyon. During 2004, BLM will partner with Oregon State University, U.S. Forest

Service, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, University of Idaho, and Idaho Power

Corporation to collect and interpret data on the area’s archaeological chronology, geoarchaeological context, and paleoenvironmental history. This project will greatly improve

the BLM’s ability to predict where archaeological sites exist.

. BLM Montana will implement the Big Hole River Grayling Restoration Plan. The Montana

Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Montana Council of Trout Unlimited, Montana

Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, BLM and others would partner to reintroduce

grayling into historic habitat, monitor populations, develop brood stock, and restore fisheries habitat along the Big Hole River.

. The Nevada Natural Heritage Program maintains a database of fish, wildlife, and plants, including Nevada BLM sensitive species. This information is especially important to the Bureau when approving land use plans, granting right-of-ways, authorizing grazing permits, approving applications for permits to drill, etc. It provides immediate access to the BLM

regarding locations of threatened, endangered, or sensitive species. The BLM and Nevada

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources partner in this effort.

• The white-tailed, Utah, and Gunnison’s prairie dogs are located in isolated colonies throughout the Colorado Plateau. Populations of these prairie dogs are declining as the

result of land use conversions, disease, and poisoning. Prairie dogs also provide habitat for other special status species, including black-footed ferret, mountain plover, ferruginous hawk, and burrowing owl. The BLM, Utah State University, Center for Disease Control, and

U.S. Geological Survey are partnering to meet the objectives of the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Plan. Work will include population monitoring, mapping, small mammal trapping, dusting with insecticide, and investigating the effects of recreational shooting on prairie dog

populations.

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Activity Description

Workforce and Organizational Support provides services related to general-use automated

systems and specified business practices, such as human resources management, equal employment opportunity, financial management, and property and acquisition management. It covers managerial and specified administrative support service costs that are not directly associated with other activities. The BLM’s primary function is to maintain the health, dversity, and productivity of the public

lands. Accomplishing this requires sound business practices and effective management of human resources. The BLM’s goal is to provide these critical support and business services

efficiently and effectively in order to support the overall BLM mission. The BLM is accomplishing the following:

• Using information technology to speed up the flow of work, improve accuracy, and share

information with customers, the general public, and agency partners.

• Streamlining business practices by integrating and redefining work processes, as well as

using cost, evaluation, and customer survey data to improve services.

• Optimizing the size, composition, and skill level of the workforce by enhancing

communication, providing training, and ensuring that career-enhancing opportunities are

available.

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This subactivity supports the Department’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance and the five Presidential management reform initiatives. Information Systems Operations enable all BLM

subactivities to support the mission goals of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. This

subactivity funds a full range of information resource management computer and data telecommunication support services, including expertise for Bureau information technology

initiatives and technical assistance and support to field office personnel. The BLM will continue to provide Bureau-wide national information systems and applications to support agency operations. The Bureau will continue to manage automation, information resources management, and modernization processes to provide efficient, cost-effective, and

fully integrated data management systems that support all programs. The BLM will also provide resources to explore methods for making existing information technology and related resources more effective.

In order for the BLM to fulfill its responsibilities to manage the public lands and provide accurate

information to the public, it must maintain an effective Information Resource Management

program. The operations funded through this subactivity enable the BLM to attain its strategic goals through effective management of information and the use of information technology to support re-engineered business processes. As a result, IRM directly and indirectly supports many resource management programs and the achievement of their goals. The role of IRM

includes processing the data needed to make decisions involving resources valued in the

billions of dollars, as well as providing support for administrative and management activities so

they can operate more effectively. Automation has become inseparably integrated into BLM’s day-to-day operations through the use of networked personal computer and Internet applications by BLM employees and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications customers. The costs for information technology and related resources that directly support a

specific program are funded from those benefiting activities and programs, not from the

Information Systems Operations subactivity. Operations and Maintenance - The BLM has an infrastructure of standardized, commercial

hardware and software that includes office automation and Bureau-wide office-to-office electronic communications connections. In 2004, Information Systems Operations will continue

to support this general-purpose information technology and provide support to land, resource, and administrative information systems. Approximately one-half of this subactivity funds

software licensing, contracted maintenance of hardware, and contracted system support. The

other half includes infrastructure replacement acquisitions and labor for operating and

maintaining the BLM’s Information Technology infrastructure. Automated systems provide BLM managers with information to make sound resource management and administrative decisions and to ensure proper lease management and

collection of revenues. The Bureau’s current hardware configuration includes PC-client workstations and servers that support the Unix and Windows NT operating system platforms. National resource management and administrative applications operate on these platforms and

are maintained by the BLM National IRM Center and other national program staffs. In 2004 and

beyond, resource managers will benefit from the spatial data technologies provided by the Bureau’s Geographic Information System, both for making decisions and for providing

information to the public. IT Security - The Government Information Security Reform Act of 1996, sets forth Congressional requirements for IT security measures for all agencies and bureaus. In 2004, our

focus will be on certification and accreditation of the security of our systems and ongoing commitment to treating security as a high priority through a combination of training, policy and

procedures, and implementation of GISRA requirements. The BLM continues to develop and

refine its IT security program, as well as updating IT Security Manuals, providing a computer- based basic awareness training, and a basic IT Security handbook. The BLM is committed to developing national security operations to support intrusion detection, internal and external

auditing capabilities, and incident response and reporting capabilities. The BLM is committed to developing and maintaining national security operations as identified in OMB Circular A-130 (Management of Federal Information Resources), to support intrusion detection, internal and

external auditing capabilities, mitigation against viruses, incident response and reporting

capabilities. Bureau Enterprise Architecture - The Bureau Enterprise Architecture effort documents the BLM’s business processes and related IT projects to create a cost-effective, customer-oriented

business enterprise to support BLM’s strategic mission. This has required re-engineering business processes and designing technological solutions to maximize the return on

investments. This effort incorporates the architecture development effort described in the Land

and Resource Information Systems Activity. In 2004, the BLM will focus on expanding the

definition of its target architecture to drive IT investments in the future. IT Investment Management - The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 mandates that information resources be acquired and managed as an investment. Using the best practices of Capital Section III- Management of Lands and Resources Page III 274
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Planning and Investment Control, the goals of IT investmert management are to identify the

costs associated with information systems while transforming organizational process is to effect business efficiencies in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act, Government Paperwork Elimination Act, Electronic Government and to provide a means to control costs to ensure a greater return on investments, ensure controls are in place to avoid

wasteful spending, and develop a national IT investment portfolio.

In 2004, the BLM will continue to develop and implement an extensive IT investment management process in accordance with best practices recommended by the Department, OMB, and GAO. This process will ensure alignment of IT investments with the Bureau’s

mission and enterprise architecture. Project Development and Management - The BLM uses an executive-level Information Technology Investment Board, along with the "Life Cycle Management" process, to select,

control, and evaluate automation projects. Each new system is managed on a life-cycle basis to ensure that it meets specified BLM program business needs, is cost-effective, and continues to meet user requirements throughout its life-cycle. The BLM has initiated a project management

training program to support development and implementation of major IT investments.

In 2004, the BLM will focus on continuing the long-term project management training program in the areas of business process re-engineering and performance-based contracting. The BLM

will refine and improve the project management process to ensure project management

techniques are integrated into all IT investments. Data Administration - Bureau-wide data resources management and administration are

critically important to ensure that the information the BLM uses in decision making is accurate,

timely, useful, and objective. The BLM takes its obligations under the Data Quality Act seriously by continually monitoring the process and assessing the condition of its data integrity. The

BLM’s Data Management Plan ensures the BLM collects and manages data using a standard

format that can be accessed and shared with other Federal, Tribal, State and local governments; the public; and BLM employees. Data management has been incorporated into the management control reviews for all major programs in the Bureau to ensure that quality is acceptable, the controls for ensuring accountability are in place, data is entered once and

retrieved often, thereby minimizing redundancy and allowing for reuse of data. To increase efficiency, BLM will in 2004 expand its efforts to collect and exchange data in collaboration with other agencies, local and State governments. The BLM is an active

participant in the Federal Geographic Data Committee and the Chief Information Oficer

Council’s Interoperability Committee to ensure development and implementation of consistent data standards nationwide. The data management program will coordinate with other programs

to protect the privacy rights of individuals and will institute IT security best practices to protect the integrity of BLM’s Information investment. The Corporate Metadata Repository will continue to be utilized as a crucial data management

tool for documenting BLM applications and business rules, analyzing data, sharing data, and

ensuring enforcement of standards.

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In 2004, all new and ongoing IT projects will be managed under these improved project management policies and procedures with particular attention to the use and management of data. Also in 2004, the contents of the definitions and standards in the Corporate Metadata

Repository will be improved so that they are more meaningful and more universal. There will be

continuing monitoring of existing information systems to reduce duplication of common data

sets. The Enterprise Architecture will be used to create Common Data stores for frequently requested data common to all programs, such as location information, customer information, and framework data included in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Records Management and Administration - The Bureau’s Records Management Program is essential to the efficient operation of the Bureau, the capture and reuse of Bureau information, and compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, an effective records program provides more efficient and accurate responses to Freedom of Information Act requests, discovery

requests, and Court requests for administrative records. During 2004, the Data Management Program will:

• Complete and publish the Data Quality Handbook.

• Continue training for the data professionals in information quality assurance and data

analysis. Conduct at least three training sessions for data administrators, data stewards, and managers.

• Continue efforts to improve the quality of the BLM’s data by improving our ranking on the data quality assessment conducted in 2002.

• Begin development of common data stores incorporating the analysis completed by the Bureau Enterprise Architecture as part of the BLM’s effortto consolidate data.

• Incorporate data quality reviews into the Management Control Reviews for 2004. The following table provides additional information regarding the Bureau’s major information technology investments. These investments have all been evaluated according to Clinger- Cohen Act requirements and the Bureau’s IT investment Strategy, and have been coordinated

with the Department and the Office of Management and Budget according to OMB requirements

in Circular A-11, Part 7, Planning, Budgeting, Acquisition, and Management of Capital Assets,

exhibits 53 IT Portfolio and exhibit 300 Capital Asset Plan. The Incident Qualification

Certification System is funded out of the Wildland Fire account. The Automated Fluid Mineral Support System, Legacy Rehost (LR200), and the Wild Horse and Burro database are funded

directly out of the programs they support. The other projects listed below support all Bureau

operations and are funded out of multiple subactivities. This information is displayed under this subactivity to simplify presentation of the Bureau’s Strategy on major IT investments.

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business information, budget, financial, and program performance system

that permits data analysis to be performed that benefits the entire Bureau.

Additionally, the MIS will meet the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act requirements for information on tracking actual work activity performance against targets. The MIS system is a data warehouse designed to integrate financial, workload and performance, costing, and resource management

information. The Federal Financial System (FFS), contains the official accounting records for the Bureau, and is the official source for financial data in the MIS. The initial financial reporting system has been expanded

to include modules in performance and workload measurement, cost management, collection and billings, budget and fund status, customer

survey, budget planning system, and the property, space, and vehicle systems.

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The Incident Qualification & Certification System (IQCS) provides the

National Interagency Fire Center with updated information on the Incident

Qualification and Certification Program. IQCS is a critical function for managing the fire program's risk, primarily in the areas of health, (life) safety, and legal liability. Currently, the Department of Interior, Forest Service and State Programs have three separate computerized databases

of fire personnel qualifications, including "Red Card," information. In support of the qualification and certification process, these systems document the training and development, experiences, and qualifications of the 60,000 fire fighters. Other risks (i.e. oil spills, HAZMAT, etc) and

incident-related personnel that perform emergency response duties are

included in the IQC database. The success of the Federal fire mission depends on the Incident Qualification and Certification (IQC) Program

information. The IQC Program is a performance-based certification process. A job qualification is based on documented performance of required skills, knowledge and abilities (that may be gained through many

avenues, such as training, simulated and “life” experiences). The IQC Program mitigates the potential for loss of life, personnel injuries and fire management liability by assuring that only qualified personnel are assigned to incident duties. The IQC training activities provide specialized developmental opportunity. Certification is the documentation of management's periodic assessment and reassessment of qualified personnel.

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The Automated Fluid Mineral Support System (AFMSS) project is a

collaboration between BLM and MMS, including our customers and

partners as appropriate. The AFMSS will improve processing applications

for permit to drill (APDs), inspection and enforcement, NEPA, leasing, managing spatial information, reservoir management, and planning. The AFMSS will create an interface between the royalty management arm of MMS, shared databases, application components, and the technical

infrastructure.

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The Legacy Rehost 2000 Project was completed in 1999 as part of Y2K

and has since been in the operation and maintenance stage. LR 2000

contains seven legacy systems: Case Recordation; Mining Claim

Recordation; Status; Legal Land Descriptions; Bond and Surety; Master Name; and Cadastral Field Note Index. LR 2000 primarily contains case

abstracts for BLM’s land and mineral cases used to track activities on

Federal lands. LR 2000 supports all of the BLM’s mission and strategic goals of managing the public lands by providing data extracted from land and mineral case files to be linked to the National Integrated Land System

(NILS). This provides the foundation for decision-making, analysis and management to meet the requirements of BLM’s mission and goals. LR

2000 provides land status data and a record of land and mineral

authorizations for the Nation’s public lands, providing appropriate

information to effectively manage resource protection and use. The LR2000 System applications are maintained on two separate databases, one for processing transactions and one for reporting & querying.

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The Wild Horse & Burro System (WH&B) maintains the BLM and the Forest Service WH&B data on herds for both agencies who share management responsibilities. The system supports the Departments’

strategic mission goals is of resource protection, resource use, and

serving communities. Components of the system also support expanded

e-govemment, one of the President’s Management Initiatives. The WH&B

system database manages the wild horse and burro populations

consistent with land health and healthy herd standards to achieve and

maintain a thriving natural ecological balance, and to ensure that wild horses and burros continue as living symbols of the historic and pioneer

spirit of the West.

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Project Name

Funding In Exhibit 300

(Million $) 2003 2004

Project Description

National

Integrated Land System

(NILS)

3.6 2.3

The National Integrated Land System (NILS) is a joint project between the BLM and the Forest Service in partnership with States, counties, and

private industry to provide business solutions for the management of cadastral records and land parcel information in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. The goal of NILS is to provide a process to

collect, maintain, and store survey and parcel-based land information that meets the common, shared business needs of land title and land resource management. The BLM and Forest Service vision is to make parcel-based

land information available for managers, specialists and the public in an

organized automated system. An automated NILS will provide both agencies, our partners and the public with better tools for efficient multiple- use management of the national forests and public lands. NILS will provide the user with tools to manage land records and cadastral data in a

“Field-to-Fabric” manner.

Facilities Asset Management

System (MAXIMO)

3 2.8

The MAXIMO system replaces the Bureau's Facility Assets Management

System (FAMS) and will be compatible with the Department's defined twelve functional requirements of an ideal maintenance management

system. The MAXIMO software is designed to meet the requirements as mandated by Public Law 98-540, Amendment to the Volunteers in Parks

Act of 1969, amended October 24th, 1984, Public Law, 103-62 (S.20), the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Federal Financial Accounting Standard Number 6, Accounting for Property Plant and

Equipment, Facilities Maintenance Assessment and Recommendations

Report, February 1998, Department of the Interior, Maintenance Management System Work Group, Final Recommendations, December

16th, 1998.

Enterprise Information

Portal System (EIP) 1.52 0

The Enterprise Information Portal System (EIP) is a Web-based system

that enables the Bureau Enterprise Architecture (BEA) process model component to exchange data and information within and outside the Agency. The Departmental and Bureau business enterprise models are in line with the future technical direction of the Department and the marketplace. As mandated by the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) requiring Bureaus to move toward an outcome-driven

organization, the EIP project meets that need. It allows the Bureau to streamline current operational processes. The EIP streamlines access to, and simplifies use of, information throughout the BLM and the Internet that

staffs use.

Total 21.26 16.11

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In 2002, major accomplishments in the Information Systems Operations program included:

• Review of the Enterprise Architecture Integration (EAI)and the Technical Reference Model (TRM) portions of the Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA), resulted in consolidation of servers, consolidated IT procurements, and cost savings of $4 million dollars.

• Piloted the E-GIS enterprise architecture program through a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service to develop

the E-GIS target architecture.

• Implemented an IT infrastructure acquisition policy with technical specifications, utilizing best

practices and principles, for the completion of Version 2.0 of the Technical Reference Model Volumes I and II.

• Provided a standard methodology, tools, and established the Business Process

Reengineering (BPR) Laboratory to aid process owners in improving business processes, through BPR experts.

• Identified gaps and overlaps in the Enterprise Architecture through the Popkin System

Architect, which enabled the consolidation of all architecture models from several disparate

toolsets into one integrated repository tool. That will provide for better architecture analysis, guide future application development and reduce program costs. The BLM can now just

click in Internet from a business process to the data that is needed to support that process and the related applications to the Bureau’s business processes and data.

• Developed conceptual target architecture to guide future system development efforts.

• Established architecture alignment criteria to evaluate system designs for adherence to the

architecture.

• Performed an architecture assessment review on the two NILS modules.

• Conducted a series of self-assessments of the Bureau Enterprise Architecture against GAO

and OMB management frameworks, recommended best practices, and developed action plans for management improvements.

• Added equipment to the Wide Area Network architecture to isolate regional networks from

the Bureau-wide infrastructure. The National IRM center proactively monitors and manages

this mission-critical infrastructure.

. Consolidated the Network services for file transfers, remote access, and Virtual Private Networks with redundant capabilities at the two regional nodes, Denver and Portland. This standardized procedures and centralized control, thereby significantly improving security, reducing costs, and providing improved failover capability.

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• Directly addressed denial of service attacks through enhancement of Intrusion Detection System by implementing a suite of Intrusion Detection products as well as establishing a Computer Incident Response Team to extend the BLM’s capability.

• Provided IT Security training to all employees, updated the IT Security Plan and the Continuity of Operations Plan for BLM’s critical functions.

• Implemented the A-130 IT Security certification and accreditation process, beginning with the external network and for the general support systems of two regional nodes (Denver and

Portland).

• Refined the investment management process by expanding the rating and ranking criteria applied to IT investments and implementing a standardized portfolio management decision making process.

• Establish data management standards for the Enterprise Geographic Information System

(E-GIS) project to integrate GIS-related processes with the Bureau Enterprise Architecture, and to coordinate GIS technology issues across the Bureau

• Implemented a training program and developed a draft training curriculum for data

administrators and data stewards on information quality.

• Conducted a data quality assessment based upon Michael Brackett’s data quality “best

practices” criteria for selected major information systems. The results of this assessment will be used as the baseline for further efforts to improve data quality in 2003 and 2004.

• Established Information quality guidelines and published them on BLM’s external web page.

• Issued the revised Configuration Management Handbook and Manual to provide detailed

instructions on the BLM Configuration Management Process. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, major accomplishments in the Information Systems Operations program include:

• Implementing a new Wide-Area Network telecommunication architecture using the latest communication technologies, that will eliminate fifteen points of external access, thereby

improving security, reducing costs, and providing improved failover capability. The BLM will extend this capability to directly address denial of service attacks as well as establishing a Computer Incident Response Team.

• Continue to provide IT training to all employees, based upon the updated IT Security and

Continuity of Operations Plans.

• The E-GIS project will establish data management standards, with the Bureau Enterprise

Architecture, and coordinate GIS technology issues across the Bureau. This effort is being

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications coordinated with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service to the integrate GIS-related processes.

• During 2003, the Enterprise Management System will be integrated with the IT Investment

process to provide information that is critical for managing the Bureau IT Architecture.

• The BLM will develop a set of Project management “Best Management Practices” based on

the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Book of Knowledge and industry standards.

• The BLM will also implement a web-enabled integrated project-scheduling tool that will allow

project managers to report project status and sponsors to view both project status and

potential impacts to project schedules.

• The BLM will complete the IT System security assessments, as well as build on the Bureauwide risk assessment completed by an independent contractor in 2001.

• The Bureau will begin implementing electronic records management at the desktop level. Particular attention will be given to supporting the Bureau’s compliance with the Government

Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996. In addition to increased reliance on electronic records, the Bureau will complete the redesign and reinvigoration of the records management

program to meet legal requirements for managing both audio-visual records and paper

records, to update its directives program, and to improve the BLM’s vital records program.

• The BLM will develop plans to improve the quality, integrity, objectivity, and utility of the data

it has collected and maintains to meet the requirements of Section 515 of the Treasury and

Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2001 and OMB Circular A-130.

During 2003 the BEA will:

• Develop and publish the target applications architecture (TAA) that is E-Gov centered and

strategically aligned.

• Continue to provide BRP support and expertise to improve and streamline BLM’s business

processes.

• Maintain the target architecture for guiding future system development efforts.

• Maintain the architecture alignment criteria for evaluating IT investment proposals and

advising the IT Investment Board.

• During 2003, the Data Management Program will:

• Prepare a Data Quality Handbook to supplement the Manual and allow for the programs to

identify, define, and manage their data assets in a manner consistent with industry “best

practices.”

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• Continue and expand training for the data professionals in information quality assurance and

data analysis. Conduct at least three training sessions for data administrators, data

stewards, and managers.

• Initiate efforts to improve the quality of the BLM’s data by improving our ranking on the data

quality assessment conducted in 2002.

• Conduct data quality evaluations as part of selected Management Control Reviews Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

• - - •ii- Budget Changes

Request

$(000) 18,762 +2,235 FTE 76 0 The 2004 budget request for Information Systems Operations is $18,762,000 and 76 FTE, a program change of +$2,235,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Security (*$2,360,000) - IT security is a major priority for the Department of the Interior. A certification and assessment program is a critical investment to create and maintain a secure environment for systems and data and is required by the Computer Security Act of 1987, Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, and other legislative and

administrative mandates. The 2004 budget includes $13 million overall of which $2,360,000

million is requested here for the first of a multi-year program to test, assess, and remediate systems in order to reach a goal for certification and accreditation of all high-risk systems by December 2005. A more detailed justification for this increase is included in the Working

Capital section of the Departmental Management budget. Information Technology, (-$125,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Information Systems Operations Performance Summary 9

DOI Strategic Goal: Management Excellence End Outcome Goal 4: Customer value.

Percent of external customers satisfied with services provided by the Department (survey

results).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Citizen-centered and E-govemment management.

On-line Transactions: Increase on-line transactions to X percent relative to a baseline

inventory of all DOI transactional services.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A

Burden Hours: Reduce information collection burden hours imposed on the public by X percent over baseline.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets N/A

Citizen-centered Governance Initiatives: Percent

of initiatives in the CCG Plan completed or on- schedule for completion.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets N/A

IT Investment. Percent of major IT investment

projects for which cost estimates, established in project or contract agreement, meet actual costs

within a variance of X percent.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A

End Outcome Goal: Modernization

Intermediate Outcome Goal 5: Information technology management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve the Department/bureau IT management

process (consisting of IT investment management, software acquisition, information

security, enterprise architecture, software development, IT human capital, and data management) by achieving a CMM level "X* by FY 200x.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A

IT investments meet business/program needs: Business cases established for X percent of investments. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A

Establish business cases for x% of IT investments. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets

N/A

Percent of business cases reviewed/approved

through CPIC process. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets N/A

Percent of IT operations meet needs of managers and employees.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Targets N/A

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• •’’’Vyr ' y~ k * *.-• Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Subactivity: Administrative Support

Subactivity Summary $000)

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Estimate Amount

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Budget Request Amount £2?> from 2003 Amount

$(000) 49,183 50,111 +486 -780 49,817 -294 FTE 577 571 0 0 571 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $49,817, 000 and 571 FTE.

This Subactivity supports the Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, and Serving Communities mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing management administrative support functions to all other activities. This subactivity supports the Department’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance and the five Presidential management reform initiatives (see the “Administrative Support Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). The BLM will continue active implementation of the President’s Management Agenda in 2004 for improving management and

performance, and practicing the Secretary’s vision for citizen-centered management excellence. The bureau is engaged in continuous workforce planning that uses a blend of skills acquisition and developmental approaches to ensure the continued availability of skills and knowledge to meet BLM’s mission responsibilities. To identify and implement the most effective and efficient way to deliver services to its customers, BLM will complete competitive sourcing studies of its mapping and geospatial activities by the end of 2004. This will follow on to BLM’s studies of its facilities, roads and recreation maintenance activities to be completed in 2003. In 2004 BLM will fully integrate its budget and performance information. Performance and cost management

information will be used to a greater extent in developing funding allocations within the bureau

to maximize performance and efficiency of programs and organizations. To successfully achieve its strategic goals, the BLM must maintain strong internal business and

administrative support functions. In 2004, the BLM will continue to improve its ability to provide

timely and accurate information and quality business services to the organization and will continue to provide business and administrative tools to our employees that add value and help them “get the job done.” In addition, the BLM will continue to emphasize improving customer

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications service and implementing best business practices, as well as ensuring sound financial systems 9 and accountability. Priorities for 2004 include the following: The BLM’s Administrative Support Program supports the following functions: executive and management decisions; communications, including legislative affairs, public affairs, regulatory

affairs, and environmental education and volunteer programs; budget development and

execution; information and financial management; property and acquisition management; management systems; personnel and organizational management; safety; and equal employment opportunity. Financial Management - The BLM, through its National Business Center, provides a variety of

critical support services, including fire support, uniforms, property, accounting, contracting,

acquisition, space leasing, treasury investments, and the development and operation of

financial, procurement, and property systems. Emphasis in Financial Management will include:

• Managing a $36 million dollar working capital fund;

• Reconciling all real estate and capitalized property with the fixed assets system;

• Managing BLM’s integrated charge card program;

• Reviewing and certifying payments in compliance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment

Act;

• Preparing accurate quarterly financial statements in accordance with the CFO Act in order to continue to receive an unqualified financial audit opinion;

• Administering the Federal Financial System and the Department of the Interior’s Electronic Acquisition System; and

• Managing the investment program of funds obtained from sale of land and resources. Cost Management and Management Information Systems - In 2004, the BLM will continue

to refine and improve the Management Information System, which provides all BLM employees

with easy access to financial and performance data. Continued development of the Collections and Billing System will continue in 2004. This system includes electronic links to other systems

to minimize data entry and maximize efficiencies through the reuse of data. This web-based

system is a single collections and billings system that is easy for users to access and use. Implement the Treasury’s Intra-Govemmental Payment and Collection system to expedite

Federal reconciliation’s and improve the government’s precision in tracking funds moving from agency to agency. In addition, the BLM will continue to refine its Cost Management System,

which provides important information on the cost of doing business. Following are examples that

illustrate cost savings and increased efficiencies realized from the use of these systems: Performance and Budget Integration - Cost management information is used along with other management information to evaluate program effectiveness and to help allocate budgetary

resources across the organization to maximize performance and cost effectiveness. Road Maintenance - Cost Management tools will be used to evaluate equipment utilization and

equipment replacement to determine if contracting out these activities would be more

economical.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Disposal of Personal Property - In 2004, excess personal property will continue to be

advertised to other Federal agencies and State agencies for acquisition in lieu of new

procurement. If there is no Federal or State need, personal property items are then offered to the public for sale. BLM has begun selling working capital fund vehicles and heavy equipment

on EBay Corporation’s Internet web site. This has brought greater visibility, greater return, and

faster sales. The proceeds from the sold vehicles are returned to the working capital fund for the purchase of replacement vehicles. FOIA - The Electronic Freedom of Information Act amendment of 1996 requires agencies to automate their FOIA programs. Frequently requested FOIA documents are posted to the

Internet to assist in maintaining state-of-the-art electronic reading rooms. A Bureau-wide FOIA

tracking system will provide the facility to scan, fax, index, store, and electronically retrieve documents. It will allow for more efficient processing of FOIA transactions by reducing the amount of paper in the office. In 2004, BLM will re-engineer its FOIA policies and procedures to improve efficiency. Records Administration and Management- The records management program is essential to the efficient operation of the Bureau, the capture and reuse of bureau information, and

compliance with laws and regulations. In addition, an effective records program provides more

accurate responses to Freedom of Information Act requests, responses to discovery requests, and responses to court requests for administrative records. In 2004, BLM will re-engineer its directives, information access, and support policies and procedures in compliance with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996.

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Administrative Support program included:

• Piloted the Department of the Interior’s FOIA tracking system. In 2002, the BLM continue a

pilot of a second Department FOIA tracking system. The goal is to ensure compliance with the E-FOIA amendments and Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996 legal mandates by thoroughly integrating the FOIA program with the Records Management and

Data Management programs. Full implementation of the second pilot will enable the BLM to provide the public with ready access to records in electronic format, while reducing the risk of appeals and related lawsuits.

• Established an interface between the Interior Department Electronic Acquisition System IDEAS and the Federal Financial System to link acquisition and accounting records. The BLM has installed IDEAS at 83 sites Bureau-wide and continues to expand its utilization of

this system as new capabilities are added. Electronic commerce capabilities, solicitations, and contract awards are now being made through the Internet.

• Implemented the Service First initiative nationally in coordination with the U.S. Forest

Service. This action is the result of successful pilot studies in Oregon and Southern

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications improve customer service and seek additional cost savings avoidance and productivity improvements. The BLM is currently collocated at 21 sites with other agencies.

• Improved its Environmental Education and Volunteer Programs. In 2002, on “Public Lands

Day” the BLM hosted public land improvements at 39 sites from Florida to Alaska and

enlisted the aid of more than 5,000 volunteers. The BLM worked closely with other land management agencies through the Partners in Resource Education. Partners in Resource

Education is an interagency program whose goal is to enhance student learning and

promote resource conservation through education.

• Partnered in Resource Education developing education programs for schools as well as the general public on the problems created by invasive weeds, the importance of protecting watersheds and riparian areas, and various fire management strategies, including prescribed burning and fire management.

• Developed a workforce planning process to ensure that the agency has the right skills at the

right time in the right place. As a result of workforce planning, the BLM will place more

emphasis on entry-level recruiting and diversifying its workforce. For example, the BLM is utilizing the Student Career Employment Program as primary source of recruitment for entrylevel positions and for meeting its future skill requirements. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, major accomplishments in the Administrative Support program include:

• Maintain an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements, demonstrating the BLM’s

commitment to sound financial management. Receipt of a clean audit opinion in 2002

marked the eighth consecutive year that the BLM has maintained this standard of high

financial integrity.

• Coordinate the sale of excess fire fighting equipment from the National Interagency Fire Center to rural and volunteer fire departments.

• Administer the sale of National Park Service fire trucks that are placed in the BLM Disposal

Unit to rural and volunteer fire departments.

• Continue to generate additional savings for the working capital fund from direct sales by the Disposal Unit, to State surplus property agencies.

• Continue to auction vehicles/heavy equipment through eBay and auction houses to generate additional funding for replacement vehicles in the working capital fund.

• Continue to trade assets for like items; to offset procurements, and surplus assets, generating additional funding that will be deposited into the General Treasury.

• Continue to donate computer related items to schools and other eligible organizations.

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2004 Program Changes

J r 2004 Program

- Budget Changes " - - - Request (+/-) $(000) 49,817 -780 FTE 571 0 The 2004 budget request for Administrative Support is $49,817, 000 and 571 FTE, a program change of -$780,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$780,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process The performance measures include Administrative Support and Information Operation Systems

functions, and are presented in the Administrative Support presentation.

Administrative Support Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Management Excellence End Outcome Goal 1: Workforce has job-related knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish

organizational goals. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of managers who indicated that their workforce has sufficient knowledge and skills to do their job. (OPM survey).

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Human capital management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Human Capital Plan Implementation: Human

Capital Implementation Plan - Percent of milestones for action in the HCIP that are accomplished.

N/A N/A N/A 12 12 +0

Human Capital Plan Implementation: Human

Capital Implementation Plan - Percent of milestones in the HCIP for which outcome goals have been identified.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Human Capital Plan Implementation: Human

Capital Implementation Plan - Percent of completed HCIP milestones that lead to achieving the outcome goals.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Human Capital Plan Implementation: Performance-based management - Percent of SES executives and direct-reports with program management or administrative responsibilities that have performance agreements containing GPRA, President’s Management Agenda, and

Citizen-centered Governance performance- based elements.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Human Capital Plan Implementation: Enhanced management skills - Percent of all managerial/supervisory positions (SES/non-SES)

with training involving the Secretary’s 4C's

(including use of volunteers).

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Human Capital Plan Implementation: Hiring process - Reduce time needed to fill vacancies in critical career groups.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A Human Capital Plan Implementation: Retention - X percent of employees hired from outside the

organization remain with the Department for 2

years or more.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Diversity: Workforce diversity is X percent over

baseline levels. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Safety: Number of fatalities and serious injuries among DOI employees.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Safety: Reduce the average number of days that employees are off the job on workmen’s

compensation.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A End Outcome Goal 2: Accountability End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Accountability - Improve overall program

performance results by x% over prior year (%

DOI GPRA performance measure targets met). 55% Not Set 50% 60% 60% +0

Obtain unqualified audit for DOI’s eight bureaus

[BLM], the Departmental offices, and the Department’s consolidated financial statements.

1 1 1 1 1 +0

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ntermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improve financial management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Erroneous Payments: Ensure that erroneous payments are kept below X percent of the program as measured by audit allowances.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish process to measure

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Erroneous Payments: Percent of disallowances

returned to the Government.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish process to measure

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Corrective Actions: Complete implementation of X percent of OIG

and GAO recommendations. Complete X percent of corrective action plans for FMFIA and audited financial statement material weaknesses by their original target dates

reported in the Annual Accountability Report.

55% 83% 57% 68% 68% +0 25% 100% 50% 100% 100% +0

Account Delinquency: Refer X percent of eligible delinquent debt to Treasury for cross-servicing. 67% Unknown 77% 80% 83% +0 Payment Timeliness: Percent of invoices subject

to Prompt Payment Action that are paid on-time. 97.4% 97.0% 97.5% 97.0% 97.0% +0

1 itermediate Outcome Goal 2: Performance-budget integration.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Performance-based Budget: Percent of bureau

and office budget submissions that demonstrate how cost management information influenced budget requests made to the Department.

NM NM NM Establish Baseline 100%

100% N/A

Performance-based Budget: Percent of bureaus

and offices that integrate performance and

budget information in budget estimates and

justifications.

NM NM NM Establish Baseline 100%

100% 0%

Cost Management: Percent of bureaus and

offices fully implementing accurate, activity- based cost accounting systems in compliance

with Departmental guidelines.

N/A N/A 100% 100% 100% +0

End Outcome Goal 3: Integration End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Aggregate cost savings realized from process

improvements. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A Number of business lines with shared process

solutions. 0 0 0 0 0 +0 Number of facilities co-located. N/A N/A 21 30 34 +4

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ntermediate Outcome Goal 1: Competitive sourcing, contracts/grants manatjement.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

FAIR: Compete public-private or direct conversion competitions involving 15 percent of FTE listed on DOI-wide FAIR Act Inventories by

close of FY 2003.

N/A N/A N/A 15% 25% +10%

Performance-based Contracting: At least X

percent of DOI new or renegotiated contracted

dollars are covered under performance-based

service contracts.

N/A N/A 30% 33% 40% +7%

1 ntermediate Outcome Goal 2: Performance and process improvement.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Implementation: Number and percent of improvement initiatives demonstrating cost or performance improvement following implementation of process improvements.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Conservation: Reduce energy consumption by X

percent from baseline level at Interior facilities [BLM], Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Number of bureaus/facilities with Environmental Management System plans implemented. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

initiate Pilot Program

Establish Baseline N/A

Facilities Management: Selection process - Percent of projects clearly selected through the CPIC process. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Facilities Management: Investment Control

(construction) - Percent of ongoing projects

within budget, on schedule, and meeting performance goals.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Facilities Management: Construction Maintenance - Percent of facilities that have a

calculated Facility Condition Index.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Integration - Aggregate cost savings realized from FAIR Act implementation, report $000

savings

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

*Pending completion of Workforce Plan

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The 2004 budget request is $70,195, 000.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, and Serving Communities mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing management administrative support functions and Bureau-wide fixed costs to all other activities. (See the “Bureau-wide Fixed Costs Performance Summary at the end of this subactivity discussion.) This subactivity pays for non-pay Bureau-wide fixed costs, including the following: Space Rental - Office space leasing is the largest of BLM’s fixed costs. Co-location will be

regarded by Field Office Managers as the first option to consider for new space requests. The BLM will continue conserving space in this manner to reduce space costs and improve service

to customers by joining with other land management agencies to provide more efficient and

effective services. The rental of general-purpose office space and associated facilities is classified in two ways. GSA Rental Space includes the GSA's rent, including associated utility and security charges for

rental of office, warehouse, storage, and other facilities occupied by the BLM. Space controlled by the BLM includes rental costs for space leases that were transferred from the GSA to the BLM on October 1, 1987, plus the transfer of new leases every year from the GSA. These

leases are for facilities occupied by BLM personnel as well as Forest Service and other Interior Department personnel. BLM leased space also includes utility costs that have been

systematically removed from leases to reduce energy consumption. Department of the Interior controlled space funding is included under the Departmental Working Capital Fund. General Purpose Telecommunications - The FTS 2001 Intercity Service costs include long distance voice, interoffice data service, video, and electronic mail service. These costs are

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications based on the type of service, bandwidth, volume, and length of each call. FTS 2001, provided by the MCI Corporation, is the inter-city carrier for the BLM. Data communications service is based upon the number of connections, type of service, bandwidth, carrier point of presence and length of circuits. Local carriers, other than MCl’s n^S 2001, are used for intra-lata data communications service in many locations as a cost savings measure. These costs are designated as Non-FTS costs and services and are provided by the locally tariffed service

provider. Charges for the National Telecommunication Information Agency’s management of the BLM’s radio spectrum are funded here. All other telecommunication services, including local basic commercial telephone, GSA consolidated services, cellular services (which are funded

from individual State/national center operating funds), and DOINET/ARTNET, are included in the Department’s Working Capital Fund. Federal Payroll/Personnel System - Part of the costs of using and maintaining BLM’s

personnel management systems are covered by this program. Mail and Postal Service - The U. S. Postal Service assesses the BLM for mail and postal service based on sampled usage. Next day and other express mail services are paid for by the

benefiting subactivity. Injured Employee Compensation - The amount requested for 2004 covers costs for the 12- month period ending June 30, 2002, and is paid to the Department of Labor through the Department's Employee Compensation Fund, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8147(b) as amended by

Public Law 94-273. Unemployment Compensation - This cost, based upon historical data, is paid through the Department's Federal Employees Compensation Account of the Unemployment Trust Fund to the Department of Labor, pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1980. Departmental Services - The BLM shares the costs of common services provided in Washington and in the Main Interior Building by the Department, such as the cost of Departmentally controlled space, central support management services, building security, OAS

aircraft services, DOINET, telecommunication management, and safety and health training. GSA Consumer Information - The BLM shares the cost with the Department for stockpiling and distributing publications by GSA's Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado. The performance measures presented in the table below include Administrative Support and the

activities of the Working Capital Fund.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Bureau-Wide Fixed Costs Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Management Excellence (same measures listed for Administrative Support apply)

Primary Outputs funded by this 2001

subactivity: Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Provide Personal Property, Vehicle Fleet Management Services and Other Management

Support Services

$61,448 N/A $63,645 $66,316 $70,195 +3,879

Detail: Space Rental - GSA $24,457 $20,449 $20,449 $20,772 $22,580 +1,808 Space Rental - BLM $18,031 $22,914 $22,914 $23,264 $20,674 -2,590 General Purpose Telecommunications $4,924 $6,096 $6,096 $6,195 $6,200 +5

Federal Pay/Pers System $689 $689 $689 0 0 +0

Mail and Postal Services $1,900 $1,915 $1,915 $1,930 $1,900 -30

Injured Employee Compensation $5,808 $6,187 $6,187 $6,643 $6,580 -63 Unemployment Compensation $3,027 $2,604 $2,604 $2,859 $1,540 -1,319 Departmental Working Capital Fund $2,734 $3,756 $3,756 $4,690 $3,860 -830 GSA Consumer Information $13 $13 $13 $13 $13 +0

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Mining Law $ 32,250 32,696 0 0 32,696 0

Administration ^ 323 307 0 0 307 0

Offsetting $ -18,551 -32,696 0 0 -32,696 0 Fees fte 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals

$ 13,699 0 0 0 0 0 FTE 323 307 0 0 307 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Mining Law Administration is $32,696,000 and 307 FTE. The Mining Law Administration program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing or influencing Federal mineral resources to enhance pubic benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value. Key intermediate outcome measures are compliance inspections and production inspections to reduce the number of instances of fraud and unauthorized resource extraction of mineral resources, (see

“Mining Law Administration Performance Summary” at the end of this subactivity discussion). This activity is responsible for managing environmentally responsible exploration and

development of locatable minerals available on public lands under the General Mining Law of 1872 (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1744). As part of Mining Law Administration, the BLM determines the validity of unpatented mining claims; prepares mineral patents for review by the Secretary of the Interior;

initiates mineral contest actions; enforces surface management and environmental

requirements; enforces bonding requirements to assure that proper reclamation occurs after a

site has been mined; receives recordation of new mining claim locations; collects mining claim

location and annual maintenance fees; and processes small miner waiver documents. Mining Law Administration Fees (Location and Annual Maintenance Fees) - Since 1993,

claimants holding more than 10 claims are required to pay a $100 annual maintenance fee for each mining claim and site in lieu of performing $100 of assessment work as previously required under the General Mining Law of 1872, as amended, and filing the annual affidavit of assessment work required under FLPMA. Congress added a one-time $25 location fee in 1993.

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In the 2002 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, authorization of the maintenance and location fees was extended through 2003. Congress has directed that the fees be used to

offset appropriations for this activity. BLM is requesting a further extension through 2008. The

proposal to extend this authority is included in BLM’s Administrative Provisions. Service Charges (Recording Fees) - Under the authority of 43 U.S.C. 1474, the BLM retains the service charges it collects from mining claim recordation actions and mineral patent processing as reimbursable funds to help in covering operational expenses. These fees are

established under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9701 and 43 U.S.C. 304. Regulations promulgated under this authority require persons recording a new claim to pay BLM a $10

service charge. A $5 per claim service charge is required for recording annual filings, transfers

of interest, and amendments to previously recorded documents. Mineral patent applicants pay

an initial service charge of $250 and an additional $50 per claim for the second and each

additional claim or site. Processing Patent Applications - The 1 995 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

included a one-year moratorium on the receipt and processing of certain patent applications, and this has been continued by all subsequent annual Appropriations Acts. This moratorium does not affect 66 applications currently pending. This backlog of grandfathered patent

applications will be completed by the end of 2004. The BLM also has pending an additional 179

non-grandfathered applications that are not being processed. A full status report on the patent backlog was sent to Congress in December 2001 and each

year thereafter. The BLM plans to complete all outstanding mineral examinations and forward

all applications that are not contested or withdrawn to the Secretary by the end of 2003. Surface Management on Unpatented Mining Claims - Under sections 302(b) and 603 of FLPMA, the BLM administers surface management regulations designed to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation of the public lands resulting from operations conducted

under the mining laws. These regulations were promulgated in 1980 and revised with

publication of final revised regulations in November 2001. The revised regulations retain the 1980 rule’s provisions for three levels of activity: Casual Use, Notice, and Plan of Operations. However, the revised rule modifies the thresholds defining the separate levels. The least disturbing category of activities continues to be casual use. These are activities that

result in negligible disturbance. Unless a conflict arises with cumulative disturbance to species and habitats covered by the Endangered Species Act, these activities can continue as before

without contacting the BLM beforehand.

Notice level activities have been restricted by the revised rule to exploration operations that

disturb less than five acres. These activities may continue without BLM approval subject to a

requirement for the operator to submit a financial guarantee to ensure reclamation. Plan of Operations level activities include all mining and milling regardless of the acreage

involved and exploration activities in excess of 5 acres, as well as split estate lands and Stock

Raising Homestead Act lands where the operator and the claimant have failed to agree on a

private plan. Plans must be reviewed using the National Environmental Policy Act process and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications formally approved by the BLM. The operator must provide the BLM with an estimate of the cost

of a third party to reclaim the activity. The BLM reviews the estimate and, if the amount is correct, will approve the bond amount that must be provided before operations can proceed. The BLM is required by the regulations to perform valid existing rights determinations (mineral examinations) prior to processing plans of operations within withdrawn lands. Inspection and Enforcement - Operations administered under a notice require periodic inspections to ensure that unnecessary or undue degradation is not occurring. The revised Surface Management Regulations also require the BLM to inspect each authorized plan of operations at least four times per year that use cyanide, or other leachates, or that have the

potential for acid rock drainage. All other operations are inspected on a twice-per-year basis. Bonding and Reclamation - The BLM’s regulations now require all notices and plans of operations to satisfy requirements for financial guarantees designed to ensure adequate

reclamation of mining operations. Mining Claim Occupancy - The Use and Occupancy Management program (43 CFR 3715)

concerns the proper occupation (residency or seasonal occupation) of mining claims by mining

claimants. It provides that if you reside upon a mining claim or site, the occupation must be

justified as reasonably incident to mining and

exploration. Implementation of this program has

led to the successful remediation of scores of

illegal occupancies resulting in several favorable IBLA decisions and a successful criminal prosecution. Mineral Examinations - The recently revised Surface Management Regulations require the BLM to perform valid existing rights determinations (mineral examinations) prior to processing

plans of operations within withdrawn lands. The regulations also require the performance of mineral examinations on mining operations, conducted under the Surface Management

Regulations, for materials that are suspected of being of a common variety nature. Program priorities in 2004 include:

. Managing 198,000 actively maintained claims on public lands.

• BLM will continue the timely processing of surface management inspections, revisions of mining claim occupancy regulations, collecting maintenance fees, and processing surface management authorizations.

• Pursuing current and new occupancy trespass cases to final resolution.

. Implementing new bonding and other requirements under the revised Surface Management

Regulations of 2001.

Ore cart on abandoned claim

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Mining Law Administration program included the

following:

• The BLM met or exceeded work activity targets including those for: surface management

inspections, mining claim occupancy regulations, maintenance fee collections, maintenance

fee waivers processed, and surface management authorizations processed. Due to market

factors, industry requests for approvals of plans of mining operations and validity determinations were less than planned.

• As of September 30, 2002, the BLM had 66 “grandfathered” mineral patent applications pending involving 1,977 claims encompassing 58,065 acres. Processing mineral patent

applications and mining claim validity determination is a complex and costly process

involving an extensive legal review and technical evaluation of economic factors, mining

techniques, and mineral resource values. Such proceedings may take one to two years to complete.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

• During 2003, the BLM will continue to manage 198,000 actively maintained claims on public

lands. More than 3.2 million mining claims, mill sites, and tunnel sites have been recorded under section 314 of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1744; 43 U.S.C. 3833) since 1976. Specifically, the BLM continues to process major development and expansion plans of operations for the Nevada gold industry in the Carlin, Getchell, and Battle Mountain Gold Belts.

. BLM will continue processing backlogged mineral patent examinations leading to elimination

of the backlog by 2004. In addition, common-variety minerals trespass cases requiring mineral examinations are anticipated to increase as the need for these materials by local communities increases.

• Current and new occupancy trespass cases will be pursued to final resolution.

. New bonding and other requirements under the revised Surface Management Regulations

of 2001 will continue to be implemented.

• Timely processing of exploration and development applications. The following are examples of collaboration and cooperative management activities and

projects that continue in the Mining Law Administration program. Surface Management (3809) Cooperative Agreements - All of the BLM State Offices

currently have renegotiated or are currently renegotiating cooperative agreements for surface management under 43 CFR 3809 with the appropriate State agencies. The existing cooperative

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications agreements are intended to reduce paperwork, share project reviews, set up joint inspection 9 and enforcement programs, and where appropriate, adopt State reclamation standards. These

cooperative agreements are being renegotiated to bring them in to conformance with the

revised Surface Management (43 CFR 3809) regulations. Mining Claim Use and Occupancy- BLM Arizona has led the Bureau in the implementation of the 43 CFR 3715 regulations ( Mining Claim Use and Occupancy. Efforts to implement these

regulations include the Arizona Mining Summit, a cooperative effort with U.S. Congressman J.D. Hayworth and State Mine Inspector Doug Martin and the preparation of a statewide programmatic EA. Together, these efforts have served to simplify and streamline the permitting process for mining operations in Arizona.

Mining Law Administration Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value — non-energy minerals. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Access: Number of acres available for non-energy

mineral resource exploration and development

consistent with applicable management plans.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access to and incentives for non-energy minerals

production.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Permit Processing: Reduce the average time by X for review and approval of saleable, leasable, and

beatable minerals processing actions. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Ensure effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Production Verification (inspections): Increase number

of non-energy mineral resource compliance

inspections and production inspections (beatable). (BLM Measure)

4,210 3,130 3,775 3,180 2,974 -206

Unauthorized Use or Trespass of Non-Energy

Resources: Number of instances of fraud and

unauthorized resource extraction (beatable). (BLM

Measure)

84 62 69 55 55 +0

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Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas available with non-energy mineral resources exploration and

development that are covered by current management

plan based on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of non-energy

mineral resource areas with adequate information (soil survey, vegetation mapping, hydrologic assessments,

wildlife assessments, etc.) available to support management decisions.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Mining Claim Record/Adjudication (# claims/sites). 12,840 204,850* 218,800 228,800 228,800 +0

Mining Plans of Operation/Notices Processed (#). 925 700 617 617 585 -32 Mining Claim Validity Determinations/Mineral Patents Processed (#). 90 120 43 43 43 +0

Mining Claim Fees Collected (#). 216,000 180,000 203,000 213,000 213,000 +0

Surface Management Inspections Completed (#). 4,200 3,200 3,850 3,180** 2,972** -208

*In 2002 the unit definitions were changed.

"'Due to market factors active mining operations are expected to be less than 2001 and 2002 levels.

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Activity: Land and Resource Information Systems

Activity Summary ($000’s)

Subactivity 2002

Actual Amount

-.-v *P • •• ; 2003

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Uncontrollable Related Changes

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Activity Description

The BLM utilizes Land and Resource Information Systems to maintain an extensive amount of

historical and current information about land ownership and use in the United States. The BLM

faces a strategic challenge in providing customers with an effective and efficient means to use

this information. To meet this challenge and respond to demands for improved access to these

records, the BLM is automating its land ownership, land status, and other records. OMB Circular A-16 designates BLM the lead for three primary data themes, Public Land Records, Federal Land Ownership Status and Cadastral. This subactivitiy is the primary funding source for the automation of these data sets. Funding in this activity is used to develop and deploy new

Bureau-wide systems as well as to operate and maintain existing Bureau-wide systems. The

development and deployment of land and resource information systems will support the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan goals by providing land, resource, and title information. Data Automation - The BLM's records cover land and mineral ownership for approximately 700

million acres for which the Bureau has surface and/or subsurface management responsibilities

for the Federal government. The BLM maintains over one billion land and mineral records

dating back almost to the birth of the Nation. These records include:

• legal land descriptions.

• surface and subsurface land and mineral ownership records.

• patents and other land records that affect status.

• land withdrawal records, which identify land’s withdrawn from one or more uses.

All of this information will be integrated, for the first time, in land and resource information systems, significantly improving the accuracy and availability of public land and mineral data. This integrated data will assist the BLM in determining the land's status, i.e., the current use or

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications has been provided Internet access to summary reports of these land records at www.blm.gov/LR2000. The BLM's Geographic Coordinate Data Base is an integral part of its land and resource

information systems. The GCDB contains geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, and

elevation) for the survey corners established by the cadastral surveys of the Public Land Survey

System. The GCDB will allow any data that contains geographic coordinates, to be accurately analyzed and displayed on a computer terminal or printed on a map using GIS applications and

tools. Additionally, the combination of GCDB and other coordinate data, in a common land database, will allow BLM users to display land and mineral information together with other resource data. The public is provided Internet access to this survey data at www.geocommunicator.gov/lsi. (Refer to the Cadastral Survey subactivity discussion in this section for more information on the GCDB.) 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $18,9918, 991,000 and 71 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Servicing Communities mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing Indian trust data. The BLM has revised its strategy, plans, and

schedule for Land and Resource Information Systems development to emphasize a businessdriven, modular approach. Key to this change in strategy is the development of a Bureau

architecture that is driven by the Departmental strategic goals and business practices. The BLM

has implemented improved project management and investment analysis procedures. An

Information Technology Investment Board, composed of senior agency executives, ensures that the best decisions are made concerning the automation of land and resources information systems. This funding request reflects the implementation of BLM’s new practices and strategy.

In 2004, all activities will continue to promote this strategy of phased, integrated modules to provide mission-critical automation for both the BLM and public users of land and mineral

information. The 2004 focus will be upon continuing to build a strong foundation for managing land in a more

powerful, graphical manner using proven Geographic Information System technology and

ensuring that the system can provide a solid basis for partnerships with other government

agencies. For each subsequent area of land and resource program management, data quality and business process improvement will culminate in a software module that will be integrated

into an increasingly comprehensive set of land and resource information systems. These

capabilities will improve the quality, quantity, accessibility, and value of the BLM’s land and

resource information for the public, State and local agencies, and other Federal agencies. Bureau Enterprise Architecture - In 2004, BLM will continue to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Bureau Enterprise Architecture. The BEA will set the overarching direction and guidance for the BLM’s future information technology

investments. The BEA is comprised of two components: a business architecture that identifies the Bureau’s business processes and the data needed to support them, and an IT architecture

that identifies the hardware and software needed to house the data and support the business

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications processes. The BEA is a top-down, business-driven, and strategically-oriented approach to planning, designing, developing, and implementing state-of-the-art technology solutions that meet BLM’s business needs. As such, its successful definition, development, and

implementation will be a major factor in whether or not the BLM is successful in achieving its mission and supporting strategic plan goals. The BEA will identify information required to support the BLM’s strategic mission, re-engineer business processes, and design technological solutions to maximize effectiveness and cost

efficiency. The BLM will continue to update its IT architecture through the Technical Reference

Model, which describes and defines how BLM will integrate proven state-of-the-art technologies,

(e.g., telecommunications, web-enabled technologies, etc.), while removing obsolete and

unstable technologies from its infrastructure.

In general, all Information Technology initiatives will adhere to the Bureau Architecture and the Technical Reference Model:

• Utilize disciplined project management and investment analysis processes.

• Comply with the Information Technology Management Reform Act and the Federal

Enterprise Architecture Guidelines.

• Procure or design information systems only for re-engineered business practices.

• Integrate information into BLM’s daily business.

In 2004, the BLM will: • Provide business process re-engineering expertise to improve business processes.

• Plan, prioritize, and implement data standards in accordance with the Bureau’s data management plan.

• Develop business cases for corporate document management system crosscutting

applications and enterprise data stores.

• Develop migration strategies from the current applications to the target applications

architecture;

• Update the Technical Reference Model to guide the Bureau’s IT investments towards open,

scalable, and interoperable standards and technologies.

• Develop transition plans to implement the TRM through the enterprise architecture

infrastructure, and maintain the corporate meta-data repository that contains the BLM’s data

standards. Systems Development - In 2004, BLM will continue development of the new software modules

and the associated cleanup and importing of data into the systems. BLM will work with the Minerals Management Service, on development of their paperless Sales System. The BLM and the USDA Forest Service have agreed to incorporate tasks into a single, integrated, and collaborative effort to develop a common parcel-based land model. The goal of

this effort is to automate collection, maintenance, and storage of parcel-based land and survey

information to meet the common, shared business needs of land titling and land resource management. This project is called the National Integrated Land System (NILS). NILS will implement the Federal Geographic Data Committee’s Cadastral Data Content Standard, which

defines the data structure that will be used to store BLM and Forest Service parcel-based data

for the land tenure system. This parcel-based data will support all land title transactions such as

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications conveyances, leasing, etc. This will allow the BLM and the Forest Service to establish a common data solution for graphically displaying the public land survey system and other boundary information. Implementation of the common land model will facilitate continued data- sharing agreements with State and local governments, which are rapidly developing their own

GIS capabilities. Operations and Maintenance - A major function of this project is operation and maintenance of the BLM’s installed information technology. These systems have become an inseparable part of doing the Bureau’s daily business. The requested funding will enable the BLM to continue to provide a high level of reliability and service in using its installed systems to process land, mineral, and other resource applications, permits, leases, etc. This funding will also provide

public access via the Internet to GCDB and land and mineral records in LR2000 until these systems can be replaced through the Bureau Architecture efforts. A full description of the Bureau’s major 2004 information technology investments appears in Subactivity Information Systems Operations of the 2004 Budget Justifications.

In 2004, significant planned accomplishments will include:

• Maintaining the streamlined business process model of six business cases.

• Continuing to expand the knowledge of BLM’s business processes and identifying potential business process improvements through subject-matter expert sessions.

• Maintaining the target architecture for guiding future system development efforts.

• Maintaining the architecture alignment criteria for evaluating IT investment proposals and

advising the IT Investment Board.

• Maintaining the BLM’s land and mineral records on the Internet. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Land and Resource Information Systems program

included:

• Projected cost savings of approximately $4 million dollars were realized as a result of technology reviews, server consolidations and consolidated IT procurements.

• Partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park Service for the E-GIS program to develop a E-GIS target architecture, which was

approved for piloting as an enterprise architecture.

• Utilizing IT best practices, the BLM completed acquisition of the Technical Reference Model Volumes I and II, Version 2.0 that incorporate the technical specifications and principles.

• Established a standard methodology and tools from the Business Process Reengineering (BPR) Laboratory, for the BPR experts to use in aiding process owners in improving their business processes.

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• Established a process for consolidating all architecture models from several disparate

toolsets into one integrated repository tool, through the Popkin System Architect, which aids

in better architecture analysis and reduced program costs. BLM can now readily click in Internet from a business process to the data that is needed to support that process and the

related applications and technology.

• Identified gaps and overlaps in the current systems and developed guidance for future development by mapping 40 existing national applications to the Bureau’s business processes and data.

• Established future system development guidance through the development of a target

architecture process.

• Conducted an evaluation of architecture system designs, based upon established alignment

criteria to ensure compliance to the architecture.

• Reviewed two NILS modules and performed an architecture assessment evaluation.

• Developed a link for BLM land and mineral records to be available to the public through the

Internet.

• Completed construction of the National Test Laboratory to support a wider range of simultaneous IT systems testing and mitigate risks associated with technology deployment. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, major accomplishments in the Land and Resource Information Systems program

include:

• Complete the evaluation of the Technical Reference Model versions I and II, which provide

principles, best practices, and technical specifications for IT infrastructure acquisition and management.

• Expand knowledge of BLM’s business processes and identify potential business process improvements through subject-matter expert sessions.

• Develop a streamlined business process model, reducing nine business process areas to

six for easier analysis.

• Determine what data is needed in each business process. This information will be used to

prioritize standardization of the data that supports these business processes.

• Map 17 existing national applications to the Bureau’s business processes and data. This

information will be used to identify gaps and overlaps in our current systems and guide

future application development.

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• Develop a target architecture to guide future system development efforts.

• Establish architecture alignment criteria to evaluate IT investment proposals.

• Complete construction of a National Test Laboratory to support a wider range of simultaneous IT systems testing and mitigate risks associated with technology deployment.

• Began to incorporate an Enterprise Architecture Infrastructure planning methodology into BLM’s IT acquisitions to improve capital asset planning and operational implementation.

• Development and publishing of the target applications architecture (TAA) that is E-GOV

centered and strategically aligned.

• Continuing to provide BPR support and expertise to improve and streamline BLM’s business

processes.

• Maintaining the target architecture for guiding future system development efforts.

• Maintaining the architecture alignment criteria for evaluating IT investment proposals and

advising the IT Investment Board.

• Maintaining the BLM’s land and mineral records or the Internet.

JUSTIFICATION OF 2004 PROGRAM CHANGES

2004 Program Changes

:-.v

: -*

.» ^ > 2004

Budget Request

r .. . Program Changes m

$(000) FTE

18,991

71 -432

0

The 2004 budget request for Land and Resource Information Systems is $18,991,000, a program change of $-432, 000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology, (-$432,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the

security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 307
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules/ ?V -

.• He. ' -* &> -

- * *- ?jis C " “* - y-^-:

V~’: = ’ Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Class (Million $)

1 ' !§

Object Class

2003 Request FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes FTE Amount

Program Changes FTE Amount

2004 Request FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 324 4 3 331

1 1 .3 Other than Full-Time Permanent 20 20

1 1 .5 Other Personnel Compensation

14 14

11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 6,246 358 0 4 42 3 6,288 365

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 91 1 1 93

1 3.0 Benefits for Former Personnel 9 9

21.0 Travel & Transportation of Persons 22 22

22.0 Transportation of Things 15 15

23.1 Rental Payments to GSA 22 1 23

23.2 Rental Payment to Others 22 22

23.3 Communication, Utilities and

Misc. Charges 20 1 21

24.0 Printing & Reproduction 2 2

25.1 Advisory and assistance

services 10 1 1 12

25.2 Other Services 132 2 1 135

25.3 Purchases of goods & serv

fr.Govt.Accts 13 13

25.4 Operation and Maintenance of

Facilities 12 1 13

25.5 Research and Development

contracts

1 1 25.7 Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

12 12

26.0 Supplies & Materials 26 26

31.0 Equipment 20 20

32.0 Lands & Structures 14 -1 13

41.0 Grants, Subsidies, &

Contributions 12 -1 11 99.9 Total, Direct 6246 813 0 9 42 6 6288 828

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Object Class

2003 Request FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes FTE Amount

Program Changes FTE Amount

2

Re< ETC

004

*uest Amount

Reimbursable:

1 1 .1 Full-Time Permanent 6 6

1 1 .3 Other than Full-Time Permanent

2 2

1 1 .5 Other Personnel Compensation

0 0

11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 160 8 0 0 0 0 160 8

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 3 1 4

21.0 Travel & Transportation of Persons

2 1 3

22.0 Transportation of Things 0 0

23.2 Rental Payments to Others 4 1 5

25.2 Other Services 5 3 8

25.3 Purchases of goods & serv fr. Govt, accts. 4 2 6

26.0 Supplies & Materials 3 1 4

31.0 Equipment 0 0

32.0 Lands & Structures 9 2 11 41.0 Grants, Subsidies, &

Contributions 8 1 9

99.9 Total, Reimbursable 160 46 0 0 0 12 160 58 Program and Financing (Million $)

tt-— : Identification code:

14-1109-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: Direct program:

00.11 Land Resources 191 180 180

00.12 Wildlife and Fisheries 38 33 33

00.13 Threatened and Endangered Species 22 21 21 00.14 Recreation Management 63 62 66

00.15 Energy and Minerals 102 103 104

00.16 Realty and Ownership Management 88 82 80

00.17 Resource Protection and Maintenance 64 75 78

00. 1 8 Transportation and facilities maintenance 71 84 84

00.19 Land and Resource Information Systems 20 19 19

00.20 Workforce and Organizational Support 142 133 136

00.21 Alaska Minerals Assessment 5 2 2

00.22 Communication Site Rental Fees 2 1 1 Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page 111-310
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-1109-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

00.24 Mining Law Administration 33 33 33

00.25 Challenge Cost Share 0 18 19

00.91 Total direct program 841 846 856

09.01 Reimbursable program 23 46 58

10.00 Total obligations 864 892 914

Budgetary resources available for obligations: 21.40 Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 51 34 29

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 831 871 886

22.10 Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations 16 16 15

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 898 921 930

23.95 New obligations -864 -892 -914

24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year 34 29 16 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary: 40.00 Appropriation (general fund) 789 812 807

40.00 Appropriation [special fund, LWCF] 0 0 21 40.20 Appropriation (14-5108, Recreation, entrance and use fees) 0 1 0

40.77 Reduction pursuant to P.L. 107-206 -1 0 0

43.00 Appropriation (total discretionary) 788 813 828 Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code: - :

• ' - v • .

• . 14-1109-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct obligations: Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent 328 324 326

11.3 Other than full-time permanent 20 20 21

11.5 Other personnel compensation 14 14 14

11.9 Total personnel compensation 362 358 361

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 91 91 93

13.1 Benefits for former personnel 9 9 9

21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 22 22 22

22.0 Transportation of things 15 15 15

23.1 Rental payments to GSA 21 22 23

23.2 Rental payments to others 22 22 23

23.3 Communications, utilities and miscellaneous charges 19 20 21 24.0 Printing and reproduction 2 2 2

25.1 Advisory and assistance services 9 10 12

25.2 Other services 157 160 162 Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -311
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-1109-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003 1 2004

request estimate

Direct: Total compensable work-years: Full-time equivalent employment 6,439 6,246 6,288 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 4,540 4,404 4,434 FTE commercial (civilian) 1,899 1,842 1,854 Reimbursable: Total compensable work-years: Full-time equivalent employment 163 160 160 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 115 113 113

h 1 b commercial (civilian) 48 47 47

Allocation Accounts: Total compensable work-years:

Full-time equivalent employment 13 14 14 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 9 10 10

1-

b commercial (civilian) 4 4 4

Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III • 312
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The National Fire Plan

In 2000, at the request of the President, the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture and

the Department of the Interior prepared a report recommending how to respond to severe, ongoing fire activity, reduce impacts of fires on communities and the environment, and ensure

sufficient firefighting resources in the future. The report, Managing the Impacts of Wildfire on Communities and the Environment: A Report to the President in Response to the Wildfires of 2000, is known as the “National Fire Plan." Since then, the five wildland fire management agencies (the Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service in the Department

of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service in the Department of Agriculture) have made

significant efforts to create a seamless fire protection response. Congress has supported this

effort by providing funds to increase firefighting capabilities, reduce the amount of hazardous

nrels with an emphasis on areas around communities, increase fire-related research, increase

State and local fire prevention and firefighting programs, increase economic development

through contracting, restore fire damaged lands, and improve accountability for the resources used in fighting wildland fires. During the second year of National Fire Plan implementation, the Nation endured its second

largest fire season in a half-century. An early widespread drought affected 45 percent of the

country. On June 21, 2002, the national level of preparedness rose to the highest level - five weeks earlier than ever before - and remained at that level for a record-setting 62 days. Colorado, Arizona, and Oregon recorded their largest timber fires in the last century. Six States ~ Co,orad°. Utah, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Virginia - suffered their worst drought

levels on record. The continuing effects of long-term drought and the enormous extent of the hazardous fuels problem resulted in a fire season in 2002 that was one of the most active, costly, and damaging

in the last 40 years. The severity of the 2002 fire season demonstrated once again the extent of the problem and continuing dangers posed by wildfires in fire-dependent rangeland and forest ecosystems. The Departments jointly spent over $1.6 billion in emergency suppression funds

fighting fires that burned more than 7.2 million acres. More than 1,200 homes were lost to

wildfire. Even with the devastation of the 2002 fire season, the Federal wildland fire management

agencies demonstrated the positive results of years of coordinating their suppression resources. Combined with State and local resources, the five agencies provided the public with an effective and seamless firefighting effort. Firefighters were successful in protecting 98 percent of all threatened structures in the wildland urban interface. Firefighters protected more than 110,000 homes, businesses and other structures threatened by large fires. Of the more than 73,000

fires reported, only 61 0 escaped to become large fires covering 300 or more acres.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -1
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The vital importance of reducing hazardous fuels in forests and rangelands was a central finding by the National Academy of Public Administration in its 2002 study, “Wildfire Suppression:

Strategies for Containing Costs.” NAPA concluded, “Extreme buildup of hazardous fuels and

drought conditions are likely to cause some wildland fires to escape initial and extended attack,

potentially threaten communities, and generate high costs. Measures to reduce fuels buildups and protect communities provide the best way of controlling this hazard and its attendant costs.” To this end, the agencies significantly reduced the risk of uncontrolled wildfires by removing

hazardous fuels on more than 2.2 million acres in 2002. This is an area equivalent to a line from Denver to Los Angeles nearly four miles wide. 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy Implementation Plan - In 2001, the Secretaries of

Agriculture and the Department of the Interior joined Governors and other partners in developing the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy, a long-term strategy for the National Fire Plan. This collaborative group included representation from Federal agencies, States, local governments, conservation and commodity groups, and tribal interests. It was the first national long-term comprehensive strategy for wildland fire management. The effort to develop specific plans to implement the strategy continued in 2002, culminating in May when both Secretaries and 17 Western Governors endorsed the 10-Year Comprehensive

Strategy Implementation Plan (10-Year Plan). The 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy and its Implementation Plan provide for long-term implementation of NFP objectives and expand the original emphasis from a Federally-oriented

solution to one that includes input and support from many stakeholders, including local, State and tribal governments, and non-govemmental organizations. Key to the success of the Implementation Plan is early and frequent collaboration among all parties at the local level. The need for the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy and subsequent 10-Year Plan is the result of three major factors:

• A high level of growth in fire-prone areas in the wildland urban interface that is placing more

citizens and property at-risk of wildland fire.

• Increasing natural resource problems across the landscape.

• An awareness that many of the past century’s traditional approaches to land management

have contributed to more severe wildland fires and created widespread threats to communities and natural resources. The four goals of the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy are:

• Improve fire prevention and suppression.

• Reduce hazardous fuels.

• Restore fire-adapted ecosystems.

• Promote community assistance.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -2 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications These three major principles guided the development of the 10-Year Plan:

Priority setting that emphasizes the protection of communities, municipal watersheds, and

other important areas.

• Collaboration among governments and broadly representative stakeholders.

• Accountability through performance measures and monitoring for results. For the first time, all five wildland fire management agencies in both Departments developed common performance measures and established a database, the National Fire Plan Operating and Reporting System, to track these measures. The 2003 data for these performance measures will provide a baseline that will be used for future trend analyses. The agencies’ 2004

budgets will include 2002 baseline data for six important performance measures included in the 10-Year Plan. Data on the other performance measures in the plan will be collected in 2003 for the first time. Wildland Fire Leadership Council - The Wildland Fire Leadership Council was commissioned

by the Secretaries of the two Departments in April 2002. It is governed by the four Department

of the Interior Bureau Directors and the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, and functions as a

board of directors to ensure that Federal wildland fire policy is carried out in a unified, seamless

manner. Council representatives from the Departments, Federal Emergency Management

Agency, National Association of State Foresters, Inter-Tribal Timber Council, National Association of Counties, Western Governors Association, and the four Department of the

Interior bureaus meet quarterly to address all manner of management activities. The Council is dedicated to achieving consistent implementation of the goals, actions, and policies of the

National Fire Plan, the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy Implementation Plan, and the Federal

Wildland Fire Management Policy. The Council resolved several key issues such as common

performance measures, common fire cost accounting protocols, and seamless direction for an

effective hazardous fuel reduction program. 2002 National Fire Plan Progress - Among other successes in 2002, the five agencies:

• Issued a joint U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior memorandum defining the

collaborative process for fuels project development and selection.

• Completed a charter for an interagency fuels coordination committee to provide consistent guidance for implementation of an effective, interagency fuels management program.

• Accelerated and refined the selection of hazardous fuels reduction projects using a new

prioritization process.

• Established a Fire Learning Network with The Nature Conservancy that selected 40

landscapes to concentrate efforts and demonstrate ecosystem restoration.

• Hired, maintained, and trained a wildland firefighting workforce of 17,436 personnel,

including 1 5, 1 52 frontline firefighters.

• Supported a fleet of 2,001 engines, 153 helicopters, and 205 dozers.

• Constructed and maintained 141 facilities.

• Treated 2.28 million acres of hazardous fuels on Federal land - 191,025 more acres than 2001 . • Treated 1 .02 million acres of wildland fuels on Federal lands through wildland fire use.

Section IV - Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Treated 458,456 acres for insect infestation and disease control; treated 6,039 acres for the

control of invasive plants through grants to States; and carried out an extensive forest health monitoring program through the Forest Health Protection program.

• Treated 1.2 million severely burned acres through rehabilitation.

• Assisted 5,349 rural and volunteer fire departments through grants, technical assistance,

training, supplies, equipment, and public education support.

• Funded 11,400 mitigation and education campaigns, nearly 400 community plans, 2,686 hazardous mitigation projects, and trained 13,000 firefighters through the State Fire Assistance program.

• Conducted 19 FIREWISE workshops for more than 1,800 people from 600 communities in 47 States.

• Completed 1,070 Economic Action Program projects including bio-energy feasibility studies, wood product utilization and market feasibility studies, and community economic

development planning. 2003 Strategic Initiatives -

• Finalize a formal memorandum of understanding between the States, counties, DOI, and USDA that sets priorities for hazardous fuels reduction projects.

• Join with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Association of State Foresters in an agreement to improve and standardize grant administration and

application review process for awards to rural and volunteer fire departments for equipment,

training, and prevention.

• Complete an Interagency Cohesive Fuels Strategy for hazardous fuels reduction.

• Improve aircraft operations based on the report of a blue ribbon panel.

• Continue development of new interagency fire preparedness planning process to determine

optimal, cost-effective programs.

• Implement the Healthy Forests initiative to reduce the amount of time necessary to plan and

conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects.

• Standardize accounting practices for firefighter base pay costs.

• Develop a new fire incident cost-coding system to allow the aggregation of the costs of all the fire agencies related to specific wildfires in a consistent and comparable manner.

• Standardize definitions and accounting practices for emergency stabilization, rehabilitation, and restoration across the five agencies.

• Develop strategies to recruit and retain qualified firefighters, especially for key field leadership positions.

• Develop policy statements on biomass and small wood utilization to offset hazardous fuel reduction and forest health treatment costs, provide economic opportunities to local communities and diversify the Nation’s energy portfolio. 2004 Management Emphases -

• Begin testing the new interagency fire planning system to optimize cost effectiveness for fire readiness resources.

• Implement large landscape level fuels treatment projects to reduce the threat to communities and restore healthy ecosystems.

• Implement the blue ribbon panel’s recommendations to improve aircraft safety and

operations. Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -4 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Implement emergency stabilization treatments on lands that were severely burned by fires in 2003 and 2004.

• Rehabilitate lands that were severely burned in the fires of 2002 and 2003.

• Continue the Healthy Forests initiative to improve regulatory processes to restore forest and

rangeland health and prevent catastrophic wildfires on public lands through active land management efforts.

• Improve fire incident obligation reporting among all Federal WFM agencies.

• Coordinate with the Office of Management and Budget to improve the two Departments’

Wildland Fire Management program performance assessment scores initially assigned in 2002. • Expand forest health protection and biomass utilization projects that support the fuels treatment program.

• Maintain a high level of research in support of firefighting capacity, forest and rangeland

rehabilitation and restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, and community assistance.

• Improve communications with States, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure collaboration on National Fire Plan projects and actions undertaken by Federal agencies and their partners.

• Promote accountability for National Fire Plan funding and accomplishments.

• Develop strategic plans for utilization of biomass and small wood utilization from hazardous

fuel reduction and forest health treatment costs. 2004 Budget Highlights - The budget request for 2004 reflects the President’s concern about

the vulnerability of people and their property to the destruction caused by unwanted and

uncontrolled wildfires. The President and the Secretaries are therefore proposing a major

infusion of funding for fire suppression operations. An increase of $218.8 million, 37.6 percent more than the 2003 budget, will enable the two Departments to respond to wildfires without having to rely so heavily on funds transferred from other accounts on an emergency basis.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -5
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Funding for the National Fire Plan Departments of the Interior and agriculture, 2002-2004

$000)

Agency / Program

2002

Enacted

2003

President's Budget

2003

vs. 2002

2004 Budget

Request

2004

vs. 2003 Department of the Interior Wildland Fire Preparedness3 280,807 277,213 -3,594 282,725 5,512

Fire Suppression Operations 127,424 160,351 32,927 195,310 34,959 Other Operations Hazardous Fuels Reduction 186,190 186,190 0 186,190 0 Emergency Stabilization and

Rehabilitation

b 20,000 20,000 0 24,500 4,500

Rural Fire Assistance 10,000 10,000 0 10,000 0 Emergency Contingency0 54,000 0 -54,000 0 0 SUBTOTAL, DOI 678,421 653,754 -24,667 698,725 44,971 Department of Agriculture

Wildland Fire Preparedness*1 622,618 600,703 -21,915 609,747 9,044

Fire Suppression Operations 255,321 420,699 165,378 604,580 183,881 Other Operations Hazardous Fuel Reduction 209,010 228,109 19,099 231,392 3,283

Fire Plain Easements 0 19,947 19,947 0 -19,947

Rehabilitation and Restoration 62,668 3,624 -59,044 0 -3,624

Fire Facilities 20,376 0 -20,376 0 0 Research and Development 27,265 21,427 -5,838 21,427 0

Joint Fire Sciences 8,000 8,000 0 8,000 0

Forest Health Management 11,974 11,934 ^0 11,934 0 Economic Action Program 12,472 0 -12,472 0 0 Community and Private Assistance 0 0 0 0 0

State Fire Assistance® 81,693 71,808 -9,885 71,840 32

Volunteer Fire Assistance® 13,315 13,280 -35 13,283 3 Emergency Suppression Contingency’ 266,000 0 -266,000 0 0 SUBTOTAL, USDA 1,590,712 1,399,531 -191,181 1,572,203 172,672

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 6
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Agency / Program

2002

Enacted

2003

President's Budget

2003

vs. 2002

2004 Budget

Request 2004

vs. 2003 USDA / DOI

Wildland Fire Preparedness 903,425 877,916 -25,509 892,472 14,556

Fire Suppression Operations 382,745 581,050 198,305 799,890 218,840

Other Operations Hazardous Fuel Reduction 395,200 414,299 19,099 417,582 3,283

Fire Plain Easements 0 19,947 19,947 0 -19,947

Rehabilitation and Restoration 82,668 23,624 -59,044 24,500 876

Fire Facilities 20,376 0 -20,376 0 0 Research and Development 27,265 21,427 -5,838 21,427 0

Joint Fire Sciences 8,000 8,000 0 8,000 0

Forest Health Management 11,974 11,934 -40 11,934 0 Economic Action Program 12,472 0 -12,472 0 0 Community and Private Assistance 0 0 0 0 0

State Fire Assistance 81,693 71,808 -9,885 71,840 32

Volunteer Fire Assistance/Rural Fire 23,315 23,280 23,283 Assistance -35 3 Emergency Suppression Contingency 320,000 0 -320,000 0 0 TOTAL, DOI and USDA 2,269,133 2,053,285 -215,848 2,270,928 217,643

a For DOI, Preparedness includes funding for Joint Fire Sciences and Fire Facilities.

b For DOI, includes funding for Burned Area Rehabilitation.

c 2002 includes $34,000,000 for suppression and $20,000,000 for rehabilitation.

d For 2001, includes Joint Fire Sciences.

6 Includes funding provided under the National Fire Plan and State and Private Forestry.

' 2002 includes $200 million to repay funds borrowed for 2001 suppression costs and $66 million for 2002

suppression contingency.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV- 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications National Fire Plan Management Performance Summary Common Performance

Measures - Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, 2002 - 2004 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004

Performance Measure Actual Plan Request DOI FS DOI FS DOI FS

Percent of unplanned and unwanted

fires controlled during initial attack 97 99 95 98.5 95 98

Gross fire suppression cost per acre

** $ 177 $578 $ 177 $524 $ 177 $524 Number of high-priority acres treated in the WUI 209,320 764,367 307,000 890,423 307,000 715,907 Number of acres in condition class 2 or 3 treated outside the WUI in fire regimes 1, 2, or 3

*** 578,000 427,628 578,000 387,311 Number of acres in fire regimes 1, 2, or

3 moved to a better condition class 471,000 829,385 474,500 704,548 Number of acres in fire regimes 1 , 2, or 3 moved to a better condition class per

million dollars gross investment 6,285 3,636 6,332 3,045

** Gross fire suppression cost per acre varies from year to year based on the number and severity of fires, amount of suppression resources devoted to fires off Federally-managed lands, and other factors. *” The Department of the Interior estimates for number of acres in condition class 2 or 3 treated outside the WUI in fire regime 1, 2, or 3 for 2003 and 2004 have been reduced from the amounts shown in the President's Budget appendix. The estimates in the appendix are in error.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV- 8 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language

For necessary expenses for fire preparedness, suppression operations, fire science and research, emergency rehabilitation, hazardous fuels reduction, and rural fire assistance by the Department of the Interior, $698,725,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $12,374,000 shall be

for the renovation or construction of fire facilities: Provided, That such funds

are also available for repayment of advances to other appropriation accounts

from which funds were previously transferred for such purposes: Provided

further, That persons hired pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1469 may be furnished subsistence and lodging without cost from funds available from this appropriation: Provided further, That notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. 1856d, sums

received by a bureau or office of the Department of the Interior for fire protection rendered pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1856 et seq., protection of United

States property, may be credited to the appropriation from which funds were expended to provide that protection, and are available without fiscal year

limitation: Provided further, That using the amounts designated under this

title of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may enter into procurement

contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements, for hazardous fuels reduction

activities, and for training and monitoring associated with such hazardous

fuels reduction activities, on Federal land, or on adjacent non-Federal land for

activities that benefit resources on Federal land: Provided further, That

notwithstanding requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act but

subject to any such requirements as the Director of the Office of Management

and Budget may prescribe, the Secretary, for purposes of hazardous fuels reduction activities, may obtain maximum practicable competition among: (A) local private, nonprofit, or cooperative entities; (B) Youth Conservation Corps

crews or related partnerships with state, local, or non-profit youth groups; (C) small or micro-businesses; or (D) other entities that will hire or train locally a

significant percentage, defined as 50 percent or more, of the project workforce to complete such contracts: Provided further, That in implementing

this section, the Secretary shall develop written guidance to field units to ensure accountability and consistent application of the authorities provided

herein: Provided further, That funds appropriated under this head may be

used to reimburse the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for the costs of carrying out their responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531

et seq.) to consult and conference, as required by section 7 of such Act in connection with wildland fire management activities. Note - A regular appropriation for this account had not been enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L.107-229, as amended). The amounts

included for 2003 in this budget reflect the Administration’s 2003 policy proposals.

Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of changes to appropriation language

Addition: “ Provided further, That notwithstanding requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act but subject to any such requirements as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may prescribe, the Secretary, for purposes of hazardous fuels reduction activities, may obtain maximum practicable competition among: (A) local private,

nonprofit, or cooperative entities; (B) Youth Conservation Corps crews or related partnerships

with State, local, or non-profit youth groups; (C) small or micro-businesses; or (D) other entities that will hire or train locally a significant percentage, defined as 50 percent or more, of the

project workforce to complete such contracts: Provided further, That in implementing this section, the Secretary shall develop written guidance to field units to ensure accountability and

consistent application of the authorities provided herein:” Deletion : “Provided further, That in entering into such grants or cooperative agreements,

the Secretary may consider the enhancement of local and small business employment

opportunities for rural communities, and that in entering into procurement contracts under this section on a best value basis, the Secretary may take into account the ability of an entity to enhance local and small business employment opportunities in rural communities, and that the

Secretary may award procurement contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements under this section to entities that include local non-profit entities, Youth Conservation Corps or related

partnerships, or small or disadvantaged businesses:”

Justification : Traditional Federal procurement procedures requiring full and open competition and broad vendor searches cause delay in the solicitation phase of procurements for hazardous

fuels reduction. Congress first recognized and tried to deal with the issue in the FY 2001

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by excluding these contracts from "Federal procurement laws and regulations" (the Federal Acquisition Regulation). This proposal would exempt hazardous fuels treatment procurements from only the Competition in Contracting Act and its implementing regulations. This reduced waiver of normal contracting procedures will allow contracting officers to speed the procurement process by simplifying competition requirements while maintaining the accountability provided by adherence to most procurement

and contracting requirements established in law. This waiver will also allow the agency to fulfill a second congressional mandate to direct a substantial portion of the funds to small, local

entities through contracts.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Authorizing Legislation

Appropriation Language Citations 16U.S.C. 1; 16 U.S.C. 594; 16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee; 42 U.S.C. 1856; 42 U.S.C. 5121; 16 U.S.C. 3101; 43 U.S.C. 1469; 43 U.S.C. 1748; 25 U.S.C. 3101;

P. L. 93-638;

P. L. 103-413;

P.L. 104-208;

P.L. 105-83;

P.L. 106-113; The National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1) provides basic authority for fire protection and suppression on National Park System lands. The Timber Protection Act of 1922 (16 U.S.C. 594) provides for mutual aid in fire protection. The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee)

constituted an "Organic Act" for the National Wildlife Refuge System by providing guidelines and

directives for administration and management of all areas in the system, including "wildlife refuges, areas for the protection and conservation of fish and wildlife that are threatened with

extinction, wildlife ranges, wildlife management areas, and waterfowl production areas." The Reciprocal Fire Protection Agreement Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. 1856) provides authority

for mutual aid in fire protection and allows for emergency assistance in the vicinity of agency

facilities in extinguishing fire when no agreement exists. The Disaster Relief Act of May 22, 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5121) authorizes Federal agencies to assist State and local governments during emergencies or major disasters by direction of the

President. The Alaska Native Claim Settlement Act of 1971, as amended by the Alaska National

Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 3101 et. seq.) provides that as long as

there are no substantial revenues from those lands, Alaska Native Corporation lands will receive

wildland fire protection services from the U.S. at no cost. The National Indian Forest Resources Management Act of 1990 (25 U.S.C. 3101) provides BIA with authority for fire protection and suppression on Indian Trust Lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1748), as amended,

provides for protection of public lands and resources from destruction by fire. 43 U.S.C. 1469 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to perform work occasioned by emergencies. The Tribal-Self Governance Act of 1994, P. L. 103-413, establishes a program with DOI known as tribal "self-governance”, authorizing the compacting of the Department of the Interior programs. Section 102 of the General Provisions of the Annual Appropriations Act for the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies authorizes the Secretary to transfer funds from other Department accounts for the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range

fires on or threatening the public lands and for the rehabilitation of burned lands. Other Program Guidance

In addition to the legislative basis for the wildland fire management program, several major program evaluations, listed below, completed in recent years or being conducted today have

contributed to the framework for implementation of the National Fire Plan.

• National Fire Plan (“A Report to the President in Response to the Wildfires of 2000, September 8, 2000”).

• National Academy of Public Administration “Study of the Implementation of the Federal

Wildland Fire Policy”, December 2000.

• Federal Wildland Fire Policy, as amended, 2001.

• 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy: A Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment, August 2001

• National Academy of Public Administration, “Managing Wildland Fire, Enhancing Capacity to Implement the Federal Interagency Policy, December 2001

• DOI Rural Fire Assistance Program Evaluation, January 2002.

• General Accounting Office Report 02-259, “Severe Wildland Fires: Leadership and

Accountability Needed to Reduce Risks to Communities and Resources”, February 2002.

• Interagency Acquisition and Assistance Program Evaluation, March 2002.

• General Accounting Office Report 02-158, “Wildland Fire Management: Improved Planning

Will Help Agencies Better Identify Fire-Fighting Preparedness Needs”, March 2002.

• Implementation Plan for the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy: A Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment, May 2002.

• President’s Healthy Forests initiative, August 2002.

• National Academy of Public Administration, Wildfire Suppression: Strategies for Containing

Costs, September 2002.

• General Accounting Office, ongoing study of fuels reduction program.

• OMB Performance Assessment Rating Tools, ongoing.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison 2002 2003

Uncontrollable

8. Related Changes

Program Changes

2004 Budget

lnc(+) Dec(-) by Activity/ Actual Estimate (/-) (+/-) Request from 2003

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Wildland Fire Management* BLM FTE only

4,678 694,983

[ 2,704 ]

4,731

[ 2,752 ]

653,754 0 [0]+3,862 0 [0]

+41,109 4,731 698,725

[ 2,752 ]

0 +44,971 [0]

Preparedness

, „

* 2,864 280,807

•fr .

• >: 3,505

; %?> 277,213 0 +3,862 0 +1,650 3,505 282,725

'

*t . V y. - - • - - 0 +5,512 BLM FTE only [1,772] [2,158] 0 t 0 [2,158] 0

Readiness &

Program Mgt.

[ 1,772] 253,033 [2,158] 256,839 0 +3,862 0 +1,650 [2,158] 262,351 0 +5,512

Fire Science 0 8,000 0 8,000 0 0 0 0 0 8,000 0 0

Deferred Maintenance &

Capital Improvement

0 19,774 0 12,374 0 0 0 0 0 12,374 0 0

Fire Suppression

Operations ** BLM FTE only

491 177,986 [248]

0

[0]

160,351 0

0

0 00

+34,959 0 195,310 [0]

* > • 0 +34,959

0

Original Enacted [161,424] Transfer of new

B.A. [16,562] Other Operations 1,292 236,190 1,196 216,190 0 0 0 +4,500 1,196 220,690 0 +4,500 BLM FTE only [653] [564]

. 0 0 [564] 0 Burned Area

Rehabilitation [125] 40,000 [108] 20,000 0 0 0 +4,500 [108] 24,500 0 +4,500

Hazardous Fuels -Non WUI

[ 229 ] 74,935 [198] 74,935 0 0 0 0 [198] 74,935 0 0

Wild Urban

Interface (WUI)

Fuels [299] 111,255 [258] 111,255 0 0 0 0 [258] 111,255 0 0

Rural Fire Assistance [0] 10,000 [0] 10,000 0 0 0 0 [0] 10,000 0 0 BLM

Reimbursable ($ are non-add)

[ 31 ] 33,000 [30] 34,000 0 0 0 0 [ 30 ] 34,000 0 0

* Total FTE shown for the Wildland Fire Management Appropriation includes all Interior agencies. FTE shown in brackets is a breakdown by activity/subactivity of the BLM's use/projected use only. Specific Bureau numbers are in Activity/Subactivity tables.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of Uncontrollable and Related Changes ($000) 2003

Estimate 2004 Change

Additional Operational Costs from 2003 to 2004 January Pay Raises:

((2003 Pay Raise $771 $993

((Amount of pay raise absorbed [$4,976] [$1,165] 2004 Pay Raise $1,921 Amount of pay raise absorbed [$2,255] These adjustments are for an additional amount needed in 2004 to fund the remaining 3-mont

the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increase effective in January 20(

additional costs of funding an estimated 2.0 percent January 2004 pay increase for GS-series end the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series.

h portion of )3 and the employees

Other Uncontrollable Cost Changes: One Additional Paid Workday $506 Amount of pay raise absorbed [$594]

This adjustment reflects the added costs resulting from the fact that there is one more paid 2004 than in FY 2003. day in FY

Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans $442 Amount of health insurance costs absorbed [$378]

This adjustment is for changes in the Federal government’s share of the cost of health insurance coverage for Federal employees.

Total request $771 $3,862

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Wildland Fire Management

Appropriation Description

The Wildland Fire Management appropriation provides funding for the costs to the Department

of the Interior of carrying out the National Fire Plan in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service,

State, and tribal fire management agencies, and other public and private partners. The WFM

program is guided by the Federal Wildland Fire Policy, the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy: A

Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment,

the Implementation Plan for the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy, and the National Fire Plan. Funding is appropriated to the BLM for the entire Department and then distributed to the four Department of the Interior WFM bureaus (BLM, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service) for the major program activities of WFM: hiring and training qualified firefighting personnel and acquiring specialized equipment and facilities for fire preparedness; removing hazardous fuels from forests and rangelands to reduce the likelihood and severity of uncontrolled fires in the treated areas; responding to and suppressing unwanted

wildfires; stabilizing soil and rehabilitating burned areas following wildfires; and providing

technical assistance and grant funding to rural fire departments so local communities are better prepared to respond to the threat of wildland fire. Wildland fire management activities are coordinated among the Department of the Interior bureaus and the U.S. Forest Service to provide effective and efficient preparation for and

response to wildland fire regardless of jurisdiction. The goal of the program is to provide safe, cost-effective fire management through appropriate planning, staffing, training, and equipment,

consistent with firefighter and public safety, potential benefits, the values to be protected, and

resource objectives. Some Department of the Interior firefighting crews, engines, and other resources are co-located with the U.S. Forest Service to provide a more cost-effective and

improved initial attack response.

This budget request is the first that follows the implementation of the historic Ten-Year Comprehensive Strategy that was adopted in August 2001, “A Collaborative Approach for Reducing Wildland Fire Risks to Communities and the Environment” and the subsequent “ 10- Year Comprehensive Strategy Implementation Plan, May 2002” (10-Year Plan). The Strategy and the Implementation Plan are the products of the cooperative collaboration between the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, the Western Governors Association, the National Association of State Foresters, National Association of Counties, and representatives from many other public and private organizations. The Implementation Plan provides the roadmap

for achieving the goals of the Comprehensive Strategy to aggressively manage wildland fires and reduce hazardous fuels, protect communities, and restore fire-adapted ecosystems over the

next decade. The Plan identifies the implementation outcomes to be achieved by each goal, the measures of performance for evaluating progress in attaining the goals, and the tasks

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications necessary to realize measurable progress. The strategy relies upon local managers to work a

with States, Tribes, local governments, and citizens to plan the location of firefighting resources,

fuels reduction treatments, and rehabilitation projects for previously burned areas. The

proposals in this budget support the goals and action items in the Plan, and are consistent with the guiding principles of the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy. This is also the first budget request that incorporates the goals of the Department’s draft Strategic Plan. The WFM program supports two of the mission goals of the draft Strategic Plan. The first is “Serving Communities - Protect Lives, Resources, and Property,” and the second is “Resource Protection - Improve Health of Watersheds, Landscapes, and Marine Resources”. President’s ManagementAgenda:

The 2004 budget request for WFM also reflects and supports the President’s Management

Agenda and the Secretary’s priorities in several key areas. Budget and performance integration - Since the advent of the National Fire Plan in 2000, the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have been working to improve and coordinate management activities and budget practices, as in the field where fire suppression has been a combined effort for many years. The Wildland Fire Leadership Council, commissioned by the

Secretaries of the two Departments and governed by the four Department of the Interior bureau

Directors and the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, functions as a board of directors to ensure

that Federal wildland fire policy is carried out in a unified, seamless manner. Council

representatives from the Departments, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Association of State Foresters, Inter-Tribal Timber Council, National Association of Counties, Western Governors Association, and the four Department of the Interior bureaus meet quarterly

to address all manner of management activities. The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service are continuing to develop a new

National Fire Plan Operating and Reporting System that allows project planning and tracking for hazardous fuels treatments, burned area rehabilitation and restoration, and community

assistance. NFPORS data was instrumental in the ranking and selection of hazardous fuels reduction projects in 2003. The National Fire Plan agencies also submit a joint Performance Report and an Action and

Financial Plan to Congress each year. Strategic management of human capital - The WFM program has made a concerted effort since the adoption of the National Fire Plan to ensure that its frontline firefighting crews are fully staffed with qualified and trained firefighters. The effort has been largely successful; over 1,800 NFP employees have been added since 2000. Certain specialties, however, continue to present vacancy problems. Chief among them are local leadership staff such as fire management officer and assistant fire management officer and mid-level supervisory positions

including engine foreman, crew boss, and senior incident commander. To enhance recruitment and retention efforts, an Interagency Human Resources Advisory Group was formed in 2001 . In 2002, the group formed five subcommittees (Automation, Staffing, Recruitment and Relocation),

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• Initiated an automated firefighter recruitment effort for all bureaus.

• Completed standardized firefighter position descriptions at grade levels GS-05 and below.

• Developed workforce staffing plans for the 2002 and 2003 fire seasons.

• Created collaborative recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Developed an outreach recruitment strategy to increase the number and diversity of

applicants. These efforts will be continued in 2003 and 2004 as the program continues to position itself for the transition to a younger workforce with a new generation of leaders. Competitive sourcing - Treatments to reduce fuel loads in the wildland urban interface and

rehabilitate lands after wildfire require equipment and skills that are widely available in the

private sector. The program is increasing its use of small and local contractors to conduct these

fuels reduction and burned area rehabilitation projects, especially when mechanical methods

are best suited to the work. In 2004, the Department of the Interior goal will be to hire contractors with 50 percent of the fuels project funding to conduct fuels reduction and burned

area rehabilitation projects. Financial performance - In 2003 the WFM program is working on two major financial improvements that will be in place in 2004. The first is an interagency effort among the Department of the Interior bureaus and the U.S. Forest Service to improve accountability for expenditures on individual fire suppression operations. Today, each of the four bureaus and the

U.S. Forest Service use different codes for identifying the costs for specific fires in their respective financial systems. It is possible for the costs of fighting a single fire to be entered in five different accounting systems with five different cost codes. This complicates accurate

accounting for cumulative Federal fire suppression costs. A new protocol is under development

to provide fire managers with a common code to use for every fire. This will enable the agencies and bureaus to rapidly identify their response costs and allow the Departments to accurately aggregate the costs for every fire. The second area of financial improvement is adoption of Activity Based Costing/Management in the Department of the Interior firefighting bureaus. ABC/M is a management tool that attempts

to allocate every dollar spent by a program to specific products or services. Understanding

which activities are most responsible for program costs will give managers the information they need to compare costs, identify best practices, and improve business procedures. The

Department of the Interior WFM program is conducting an ABC/M field pilot in 2003, with implementation planned for all four bureaus in 2004. Budget Overview - The 2004 budget request for the WFM program will provide a total of $698,725,000 to build upon the vision of the President and the Secretary to protect the American public from the dangers of unwanted and uncontrolled wildfires. The request proposes increases totaling $45.0 million, including $35.0 million to maintain suppression

funding at the 10-year average annual cost, $5.0 million to cover rapidly rising costs for aviation support, and $4.5 million for rehabilitation of burned areas, including $2.0 million for native seed

acquisition and storage. Those increases are partially offset by a $3.4 million reduction in spending for information technology. The budget also includes $3.9 million for uncontrollable Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV- 17
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications cost increases such as Federal pay, retirement, and health insurance cost increases, and an

extra workday in 2004. The activities of the WFM program support two of the outcome goals of the Department’s draft Strategic Plan: to protect lives, resources, and property and to improve the health of watersheds and landscapes. Each budget and performance data element in this budget request is identified with the goal to which it is most closely related. However, the goals are mutually supportive

instead of mutually exclusive. Actions taken to improve the health of watersheds and - landscapes also serve to protect lives and property and vice versa; and wildlands that have

been treated to reduce hazardous fuels to protect lives and property also result in healthier forests and rangelands. Rehabilitation of burned areas protects communities from floods and

unsafe water supplies, while also reintroducing desirable plant species that reduces invasive

plant species for enhanced natural resource values. Suppression Operations, (+$34,959,000) - Fire Suppression Operations supports the goal of Serving Communities. Suppression budget requests are based on the most recent 10-year average of actual costs. The increase for 2004 is especially large because the costly 2002 fire season drove the 10-year average up to a record high of $195,310,000. Aviation Preparedness, (+$5,000,000) - Aviation preparedness supports the goal of Serving Communities. The use of aircraft such as airtankers, smokejumper aircraft, helicopters, single engine airtankers, large transport planes, and air attack platforms are of critical importance in preventing the loss of life, firefighter injuries, and damage to communities and the environment

from uncontrolled wildfires. Firefighting from the air is often the best and sometimes the only way to fight fires on rugged or inaccessible terrain without endangering the safety of firefighters. Department of the Interior enters into contracts each year in order to have aircraft available and

ready to support fire suppression operations. The costs for these contracts have been rising dramatically largely because of insurance increases since September 11, 2001. Contractors pass these costs on to the Department. Other, smaller cost increases for aviation are also passed on when each contract is renewed. The typical term for an aviation contract is three

years, with one-third of the contracts renewed each year. The requested increase of $5,000,000 will maintain the 2003 level of services for 129 aircraft. The actual operational costs of the aircraft, when they are fighting fires, are paid from the Suppression budget activity and are not included in this request. Burned Area Rehabilitation, (+$4,500,000) - Rehabilitation of burned areas supports the goal

of Resource Protection. An increase of $4.5 million for burned area rehabilitation funding is crucial for this program to help repair fire-damaged lands. This program funds rehabilitation treatments for a period of up to three years after a wildfire. In 2004, this program will be treating lands that burned from 2001 through 2003.

After a wildfire has been suppressed, there is an ideal opportunity to begin restoring the landscape to a fire-adapted state using native plant species. The seeds for native plants are

often in short supply and difficult to harvest and store. For these reasons, the cost to reseed

using native plants is expensive. Of this initiative, $2.0 million will increase base annual funding

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for the production, harvest, acquisition, and storage of native seed to $5.0 million per year

beginning in 2004. The remaining $2.5 million will be used to address the ongoing rehabilitation of lands devastated by the 2002 fires. Uncontrollable Cost Changes, (+$3,862,000) - The budget requests $3.9 million in 2004 for the government’s share of the costs of the January 2003 and January 2004 pay raises, one

extra paid day, and anticipated agency costs for employee health insurance premiums. The

program will absorb $4.0 million of the full costs for these items through controls on

administrative spending and other services. Information Technology, (-$3,350,000) - The Department is engaged in a thorough

examination of spending on information technology equipment and services with the goal of eliminating unnecessary or duplicative costs. The WFM program will reduce its IT spendina bv

$3.4 million by:

y

• Consolidating purchases of IT services, hardware, software, cellular and other telecommunications support.

• Consolidating web server support.

Eliminating all systems currently duplicating the project management and reportina

capabilities of NFPORS.

• Consolidating all automated seasonal firefighter job announcements and recruitment

initiatives into one system. These reductions will not affect the development of necessary major systems. Development of NFPORS and a fire preparedness planning system, designed to replace the five systems used

by the fire management agencies today will continue in 2004. Other systems to streamline and

modernize aspects of the fire management program will be considered for funding with available base funds or with any further savings from IT management improvements.

Capital Improvement and Maintenance - Capital improvement and maintenance supports the goal of Serving Communities. Like all bureaus in the Department of the Interior, the WFM

program has developed a 5-year deferred maintenance and construction plan. The plan presents the projects of greatest need in priority order, focusing first on critical health and

safety, and second, on critical resource protection. The program has undertaken an intense

effort, originating in the field, to develop these lists. Nine projects totaling $12,374 000 are proposed for 2004.

For the 2004 projects, brief project descriptions in priority order are provided in the Preparedness Justification. The 2004 deferred maintenance and capital improvement project descriptions and lists showing all projects between 2005 and 2008 are provided in a companion

volume. Limited modifications to the lists will occur as they are annually reviewed, updated and

submitted to the Congress.

Safe and properly maintained facilities are important for protecting firefighters and the equipment upon which they rely. Like other resource programs in Department of the Interior, the fire management program is beset with facilities that are in deteriorating and unsafe

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fire readiness personnel and equipment. Continuation of the 2003 funding of $12,374,000 will a

enable the program to construct or repair fire stations, firefighter quarters, and other facilities for the expanded fire readiness personnel and resources. Buildings and facilities in disrepair will be

brought up to current safety standards.

Fire Management Plans - The 2004 budget for WFM will also enable the program to accomplish important goals and honor other commitments without requiring any additional funding above the amount requested in the President’s budget for 2003. Most importantly, all fire management plans will be completed and amended to comply with the Federal Wildland

Fire Policy by the end of 2004. OMB Program Assessment Rating Tool - During formulation of the 2004 budget, the

Administration began using the Program Assessment Rating Tool to identify strengths and weaknesses of programs and to inform budget, management, and policy recommendations. The process generated extensive information on program effectiveness and accountability

including the need for additional performance measures. The principal PART findings for Wildland Fire Management are:

• The purpose and design of the program is clear and well focused.

• The cost of responding to fires is rapidly rising and no systematic cost containment strategy

is in place to track and control firefighting efficiency.

• The program cannot demonstrate that fuels reduction activities are adequately targeted and

efficiently managed. For instance, a significant amount of fuels reduction funding remains unused from prior years.

• The long-term goals developed as part of the 10-Year Fire Strategy still require baseline

data, annual and long-term targets, and clear prioritization among the 4 goals and 18

measures. Based on the identified problems in the program, the Administration will implement management

improvements in the fire program, including:

• Improving accountability for firefighting costs and ensuring that states are paying their fair share of such costs.

• Developing a new fire preparedness model that focuses on efficient allocation of available resources.

• Establishing project criteria to ensure that hazardous fuels reduction funds are targeted as

effectively as possible to reduce risks to communities in the wildland-urban interface. Further information on PART can be found in the Performance and Management Assessments

volume of the 2004 President’s budget. The 2004 budget for WFM contains elements designed to address some of the OMB findings.

• A fire preparedness model to efficiently allocate available resources is under development

and scheduled for completion in September 2004.

• A review of the costs of large fires will be conducted in 2003 to identify significant cost

drivers and opportunities for greater efficiency.

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• The Department of the Interior, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, is developing a

fire incident cost coding protocol. The protocol will be used by the U.S. Forest Service and

the five Department of the Interior bureaus and will enable the rapid identification of the costs to each agency for responding to specific fires.

• The Secretary has taken steps to expedite the fuels reduction project selection process and

eliminate administrative barriers to effective and timely removal of hazardous fuel buildup. Nominated projects are now being evaluated according to specific criteria and prioritized to ensure that the highest needs are addressed first. Contracting rules have been clarified and communicated and budget allocation procedures have been streamlined to enable more

projects to be conducted throughout the year, especially in the fall when conditions are

favorable.

• Performance data is being collected in 2003 for the measures adopted in the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy Implementation Plan. The data will form the baseline for evaluating performance in 2004 and beyond. Performance and Budget Integration - In keeping with the President’s Budget-Performance

Integration initiative, the WFM 2004 budget justifications place a greater emphasis on performance information, relative to past justifications. The performance presentations are

appropriation-specific, and include narrative descriptions of past, planned and proposed

performance and tables of performance goals and measures that quantify results. The goals and measures presented are from the DOI draft Strategic Plan for 2003-2008 and the 10-Year

Implementation Plan. The performance goals and most outcome measures are from the draft Strategic Plan. The output measures and some intermediate outcome measures are from the 10-Year Implementation Plan. Intermediate outcome measures from the 10-Year

Implementation Plan are labeled with an asterisk (*). A unified DOI Annual Performance Plan

for 2004 will be published in lieu of individual bureau Annual Performance Plans for 2004. Thus, no Annual Performance Plan is appended to these justifications. The Implementation Plan for the 10-Year Comprehensive Strategy establishes four goals with 18 associated performance measures for the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture. Since many of the measures are new, baseline data does not exist for them. These performance measures will be tracked and recorded in 2003 in order to establish baseline performance levels

for future years. 2004 Budget and strategic Puw Crosswalk (Budget authority, $000)

Resource Protection Serving Communities Total

1.1 Improve health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources

4.1 Protect life, resources, and

property Wildland Fire Management $99,435 $599,290 $698,725

Wildland Fire Preparedness $282,725

Fire Suppression Operations $195,310 Burned Area Rehabilitation $24,500 Hazardous Fuels Reduction $74,935 $111,255

Rural Fire Assistance $10,000

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WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ORGANIZATION CHART

Note: This is a functional organization chart. It does not represent all of the intermediary offices between the NIFC fire directors and their bureau directors.

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Activity: Wildland Fire Preparedness

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity

•

: S;i 5 S 2002

Actual 2003

Estimate

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-)

Program Changes

(+/-)

2004 Budget

Request

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003

. £ Amount Amount

.

.

Amount Amount Amount Amount

Readiness &

Program Mgt. $ 253,033 256,839 +3,862 +1,650 262,351 +5,512

All Bureau FTE FTE 2,864 3,505 0 0 3,505 0 BLM $ 142,263 144,009 +2,196 +1,985 148,190 +4,181 FTE 1,772 2,158 2,158 0 BIA $ 51,064 52,621 +704 -166 53,159 +538

FTE 506 553 553 0 FWS $ 26,157 26,698 +299 -295 26,702 +4 FTE 229 266 266 0 NPS $ 30,584 31,009 +651 +147 31,807 +798

FTE 352 519 519 0 OS $ 2,965 2,502 +12 -21 2,493 -9 FTE 5 9 9 0

Fire Science $ 8,000 8,000 0 0 8,000 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLM $ 8,000 8,000 0 0 8,000 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Deferred Maintenance &

Capital Improvement

$ 19,774 12,374 0 0 12,374 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLM $ 12,210 10,528 0 -1,976 8,552 -1,976 FTE 0 0 BIA $ 3,367 1,121 +593 1,714 +593

FTE 0 0 FWS $ 1,024 725 +119 844 +119

FTE 0 0 NPS $ 3,173 0 +1,264 1,264 +1,264 FTE 0 0

Total Dollars $ 280,807 277,213 +3,862 +1,650 282,725 +5,512 FTE 2,864 3,505 0 0 3,505 0 Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -23
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2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Wildland Fire Preparedness is $282,725,000 and 3,505 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s draft Strategic Plan by providing protection of lives, resources and property from wildland fire. A key

intermediate outcome measure of performance is the percent of fires contained through initial attack. Preparedness also supports the strategic goal of Resource Protection, however, this budget activity is placed under the Serving Communities goal that most reflects the predominant

value of those activities (see Wildland Fire Preparedness Performance Summary at end of this

activity discussion). Wildland Fire Preparedness — This activity funds the non-emergency and predictable aspects of the Department’s wildland fire program. The Wildland Fire Preparedness activity consists of three components: readiness and program management, fire science, and

deferred maintenance and capital improvement. This activity provides safe, cost-effective fire management programs in support of land and resource management plans. This activity includes the hiring, training, and deployment of personnel; prevention activities; deferred maintenance and capital improvements; purchase of and contracting for equipment, supplies, and support; planning and coordination; policy development and oversight; Joint Fire Science program implementation and research; and interagency coordination and direction.

In 2002, the Federal WFM agencies made a commitment to update or complete Fire Management Plans on all administrative units with burnable vegetation by 2004. An

interagency template has been adopted to improve FMP consistency across units and to

facilitate developing multi-agency FMPs. All FMPs will be revised consistent with the Federal Wildland Fire Policy by the end of 2004. These plans will be coordinated with partners across agency boundaries, on a landscape scale where possible. A joint Department of the Interior, U.S. Forest Service, and State Foresters panel concluded,

congressional appropriations committee report language has directed, and GAO and OMB have recommended that the fire program should develop and implement a single budget and

planning analysis tool for determining the preparedness needs of all five wildland fire agencies. Department of the Interior bureaus and the U.S. Forest Service began development of a fire preparedness planning system in 2003 that will continue in 2004. Phase I of the fire planning

analysis model will be implemented by the end of 2004, and will address preparedness only. Additional phases of the planning analysis model to address fuels management, fire use, extended attack, and prevention, will be considered for the future. The model will consider

State and local capabilities in the wildland urban interface. This common, cost-effective planning model will identify total funding requirements to implement all facets of WFM and tools that fire managers can use to allocate funds efficiently. The U.S. Forest Service will be co- funding the ongoing development of the new preparedness system in 2004.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement- The 2004 budget of $12,374,000 is based

on the WFM Five-Year Plan for Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement. Infrastructure

is essential to support implementation of the preparedness component of the National Fire Plan. The WFM program has added 1,800 new employees, 25 aircraft, 297 engines and other heavy

equipment under the National Fire Plan since 2000. Firefighters require and deserve up-todate, safe quarters and operational facilities. New heavy equipment must be stored and

protected from the elements, both to increase their useful life, and ensure that they are in top

condition when needed to respond to fire emergencies.

Projects are ranked using seven different factors based on the percentage of cost associated

with each of the relevant ranking categories. Nine of the projects with the highest health, safety, and resource ratings costing $12.4 million are included in the 2004 budget. This is a critical investment if the Department is to meet the Department’s mission to reduce threats to public

health, safety, and property; and restore and maintain the health of the land. Funding for the second phase of the firefighter housing facility, located on Ft. Wainwright in Fairbanks Alaska

is included in the 2004 budget. Successful implementation of the NFP will require the correction of critical health and safetyrelated facility problems as well as the installation of facilities that improve the suppression response capability required to keep fires small, and reduce the threat to structures, municipal watersheds, and wildlife habitat in the urban interface. With sufficient fire facilities and

infrastructure, the program will be capable of maintaining a state of readiness, provide full support for suppression activities, and enhance fuels treatment capability. Proposed 2004 Fire Facility Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects

Project Bureau State Score Cost Rank

Alaska Fire Service barracks phase II: Phase II will complete the construction of new barracks

buildings on Ft. Wainwright that will be capable of housing 250 personnel in rooms and an additional 150 emergency firefighters in an open bay area.

Existing barracks facilities that violate health and

safety codes will be demolished. BLM AK 989 6,900,000 1 Grand Junction Air Center/ Fire Suppression

support facilities phase II: Phase II will complete

the new construction of a tactical aircraft ramp and

firefighter ready building that will allow safe and

efficient aircraft operations. The new ready building

will allow adequate rest for aircrews and the ramp

will alleviate potential unsafe conflict with other

aircraft. BLM CO 780 1,639,300 2

Point Reyes National Seashore fire facility: New

construction of a 3,000 square foot wildland fire

facility at park headquarters. The facility will consist

of 2 engine bays, administrative office space, small engine repair, shower facilities, and staging area for routine equipment cleaning and maintenance. NPS CA 750 503,608 3 Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -25
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Bureau State Score Cost Rank

Marais Des Cygnes NWR fire crew quarters

rehabilitation: Existing residence needs

refurbishment of electrical, plumbing and

heating/cooling systems to improve response times and facilitate recruitment in area lacking private

rentals. FWS KS 680 39,000 4 Wind Cave National Park fire cache: New

Construction of a 750 sq. ft. fire facility that would house a 30-person fire cache, fire staff office space, and storage for other fire equipment. NPS SD 675 83,592 5 Southern Ute Station renovation: This

renovation will provide for improvements to meet OSHA standards and the addition of some office space for the program. The renovation consists of improvements to the floor, ceilings, roof and

windows. BIA CO 630 65,660 6 Warm Springs office & training facility renovation: This replacement facility will provide 27,000 sq. ft. of office and training space for employees. The current facility no longer meets

building codes, safety standards, or program

requirements. BIA OR 610 1,645,650 7

Denali NP&P Fire Wing renovation: Renovation and addition to an existing building to add office, storage, and an emergency operations complex

totaling 1500 sq. ft. This renovation effort will replace a section of the currently existing resource management building that does not meet electrical, ADA, plumbing or structural codes. NPS AK 590 675,000 8 San Diego NWR guard station & crew quarters: Refuge is surrounded by and intermingled with San

Diego urban interface and endangered species

critical habitat. High fire frequency and consequence requires fire station on site and

affordable housing for temporary and lower grade

fire personnel. FWS CA 400 804,000 9 Emergency repairs and maintenance all 18,190 TOTAL $12,374,000 Each of the above projects is described in a detailed project data sheet contained in the five- year deferred maintenance and capital improvement plan that will be provided to the Congress

as a separate document. Research and Development - Department of the Interior funding for the Joint Fire Research

program will be maintained at $8.0 million to allow priority research to continue and new projects

to be selected. This $16 million program, jointly funded by the U.S. Forest Service and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Department of the Interior, will continue to emphasize applied research to assist field managers

in making decisions on the most appropriate tools and techniques for successful fuels treatment and post-fire rehabilitation. A LANDFIRE prototype covering central Utah and western Montana

will be available for peer review and modification in 2004. The prototype will be modified as needed and mid-scale fuels condition mapping completed for the remainder of the U.S. by the end of 2006. LANDFIRE will enable the agencies and their many partners to better prioritize landscapes most at-risk from catastrophic fire. Land managers will then be able to target fuels treatment to these priority areas. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Readiness and Program Management - The goal of readiness and program management is to achieve the most cost-efficient and technically effective fire management program level that meets resource objectives while minimizing costs of suppression and resource damages.

All WFM activities within the Department are guided by FMPs that cover planned contributions

for interagency-shared resources, training, prevention, wildland fire preparedness staffing, detection, and equipment. In determining readiness, each bureau focuses primarily on the

internal needs of each land management unit for fire program management, initial attack suppression readiness, and prescribed fire capability. National capabilities include these unit- level requirements, plus national resources such as hotshot crews that are available for large

fires on all Federal lands regardless of ownership. Economically efficient fire management requires that the Department of the Interior bureaus

pool their resources to manage large project fires and, to a certain extent, prescribed fires. Therefore, resources that are used primarily for large, interagency efforts are collectively

identified within the readiness process. Such resources include air tankers and retardant bases,

lead planes, hotshot crews, smokejumpers, large transport planes, and fire weather technical support. Part of the Department of the Interior’s mission and strategic vision is to protect property and

resources from the destructive effects of wildland fires while providing for firefighter and public

safety. To accomplish this mission, the Department of the Interior bureaus fund preparedness

activities on over 500 million acres of public lands consisting of 262 million acres of BLM lands

(2.6 million acres of which are Oregon and California Grant Lands, Coos Bay Wagon Road

Lands and intermingled public lands in western Oregon), 84 million acres of National Park

Service land, 94 million acres of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and 56 million acres of Bureau of Indian Affairs Trust lands. As part of this coverage, whenever efficiencies can be

gained and/or costs reduced, the Department of the Interior bureaus enter into cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies as well as State, tribal, and local governments. Under

these arrangements, protection responsibilities are exchanged and scarce resources shared. Readiness resources are deployed in advance of fire emergencies based on an analysis of

historic needs to ensure Department of the Interior bureaus’ "readiness to respond" when fires occur. Department of the Interior agencies carry out WFM responsibilities in National parks, in Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 27
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

wildlife refuges and preserves, on Indian reservations, and on BLM public lands, including

historic and cultural sites, commercial forests, rangelands, as well as on some lands managed

by other Federal and State agencies. Fire prevention and suppression are provided by Federal

fire crews and through cooperative protection exchanges and contracts with other Federal and

State agencies, and self-governing Tribes. Program management resources include permanent and career seasonal professional and

technical personnel who provide leadership, coordination, program planning, and technical and

administrative support for fire and aviation management. A blue ribbon committee was formed to address the issue of aviation safety after the tragic crashes and loss of life in 2002. Their report includes findings for improving aircraft safety. A

major finding was that the agencies have been contracting for aerial suppression aircraft that were not originally designed for the rigors of the firefighting mission. Fire support aircraft need

to be able to fly low in hot conditions, drop heavy loads suddenly, and accelerate quickly to

safety. The Department is responding by substituting aircraft that were specifically designed for

this mission, for example, replacing certain large airtankers with helicopters and single engine

airtankers. In addition, BLM is contracting with Sandia National Laboratories for an engineering

analysis to determine which of the existing airtankers can continue to be operated with confidence and which cannot. These recommendations will undoubtedly require additional costs

to ensure that all aircraft are suited for use in wildland firefighting. The Department of the Interior is pursuing an aggressive program of firefighter training and employee development. In 2002, DOI in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, accomplished the following:

• Entered into an agreement with the University of Arizona to create a training center that will replace the existing National Advanced Training Center. The advanced training center will target senior level incident command personnel and senior agency administrators.

• Released a virtual reality fire suppression simulation system designed to develop and test the decision-making acuity of field managers. The tool was evaluated and judged a success

by an interagency group of fire managers and administrators. The goal is to bring this type

of simulation to the general firefighting workforce without regard to agency.

• Developed a new website: fireleadership.gov - to provide information on the new National

Wildfire Coordinating Group Development program, and provide a resource for self-directed leadership development. The website includes a leadership curriculum map with

descriptions of existing courses and development status of planned courses, and an on-line set of reference and assessment tools for use by individuals who lead or aspire to lead

wildland firefighters.

• Developed a Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center modeled after a Department of Defense

program. A website provides a forum for firefighters at all levels to share successes and

best practices evolving out of challenges experienced on actual incidents. They also can make suggestions to improve the wildland fire training curriculum, and bring forward

unresolved issues for broader review and input. The center maintains a database and

produces newsletters and reports highlighting significant events and detailing specific lessons learned.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The BLM hosts the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, the National Weather Service, and the other Department of the Interior bureaus. NIFC provides logistic support by mobilizing and coordinating the movement of wildland fire resources when the existing capability in geographic areas is exceeded, or when

States and other countries request assistance. In addition to its logistical coordination role, NIFC is also the home for one of the eleven national fire caches for supplies and equipment. It provides the national radio cache for fire and disaster assistance and serves as the lead technical support group for communications, remote sensing, and wildland fire engine design. It also serves as the national development center for standardized suppression, prescribed

burning, prevention, and management courses, and is the home for the Great Basin Smokejumpers. The Alaska Fire Service, located in Fairbanks, is responsible for providing wildland fire suppression services for all Department of the Interior agencies and associated Alaska Native Corporation lands in Alaska. The protected area encompasses 241 million acres. Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement - The budget for facilities maintenance and

construction is based on the Five-Year Plan for Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement. The plan identifies and ranks projects that will reduce critical health and safety

risks at Department of the Interior facilities and on Departmental lands. This is a critical investment to meet the Department’s and the four Department of the Interior bureaus’ missions

to reduce threats to public health, safety, and property, and to restore and maintain health of the

land. The Department of the Interior used $17.5 million to construct or repair 95 facilities in 23 States

in 2002. The Department of the Interior also needed to redirect $9 million funds from the

facilities program to help pay for emergency suppression operations. Research and Development - The Joint Fire Science program plays a key role in the delivery

of information, techniques, and tactics to improve fire suppression operations and hazardous

fuel treatments. The JFSP is a cooperative effort between the Department of the Interior and

the U.S. Forest Service to provide a scientific basis and rationale for implementing fuels management, fire use activities, and post-fire stabilization and rehabilitation with a focus on

activities that will lead to the development and application of tools for managers. Several of the

principal purposes for the JFSP are fuels mapping and inventory, scheduling and prioritizing of fuels treatments, and monitoring and evaluation of fuels treatments.

Firefighting organizations must make quick and effective decisions as they battle wildfires - all in the face of great uncertainty, complexity, and changing conditions. Researchers are developing tools for better prediction of local fire weather, fire behavior and smoke dispersal. Better prediction means cost-savings in decisions about how to use firefighting resources and

ensure greater safety for firefighters and the public. The Department of the Interior provided $8 million to fund the JFSP in 2002. In 2002, 59

projects were selected for funding through the JFSP Research projects, including 18 projects in support of rehabilitation and restoration. Minimizing erosion and flooding damage and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications optimizing recovery of native vegetation in burned areas are topics being investigated. Tools,

technologies, and knowledge from this research will assist land managers in applying burned

area emergency rehabilitation and in monitoring restoration effectiveness. Researchers are

also investigating post-fire weed and pathogen invasions to find new ways to minimize their spread. The LANDFIRE project was initiated in 2002 to develop a comprehensive package of spatial data layers, models, and tools in support of analyses for prioritization and planning of fuels treatments at both the national and local level. LANDFIRE is a satellite generated, field verified, mid-scale spatial data mapping and analysis tool that will define fire regimes, fuels condition

classification and fire risk for analyzing aspects of fuels treatment projects, define fire potential

for other wildland fire management applications, and identify ecosystem status. The LANDFIRE

product will replace the current 1998 coarse scale mapping products. LANDFIRE products will enable land managers to better determine fire risks and set forest and rangeland health

objectives at the watershed level. These are some of the notable Preparedness accomplishments of the program in 2002:

• The Wildland Fire Leadership Council was created to coordinate and implement the National

Fire Plan and the Federal Wildland Fire Policy among Federal agencies, States, counties, and Tribes.

• The Wildland Fire Leadership Council approved a standard FMP template for U.S. Forest

Service and Department of the Interior application. Fire Management Plans tier from Land Management Plans and provide direction for the full range of fire management activities on

public lands. Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service units will update all these

plans by the end of 2004 to reflect current policy.

• The Interagency Air Operations Center opened in June 2002 in Cedar City, Utah. This new

facility was a cooperative effort between the BLM Cedar City District Office, Zion National

Park, Dixie National Forest, and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The center houses an air tanker base, a fixed-wing base, an eight-person helicopter module, and a

dispatch center to coordinate air activity.

• The WFM agencies, with support from the Department of Labor, operate the Wildland

Firefighting Apprenticeship Academy in California and provided comprehensive training to 500 journeyman level employees. The training focused on safe firefighting tactics, organization skills, communication skills, and effective supervision.

• The bureaus completed and implemented the Six Minutes For Safety initiative designed to provide supervisors with information to conduct a short six minute daily training on high risk, low frequency work activities. This system is available over the internet.

• The Fish and Wildlife Service developed a fire management mentoring program to foster increased experience and training opportunities for new employees seeking a career focus

in fire management.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

2003 Program Performance Estimates

The NFP will continue to provide overall direction to preparedness program activities in 2003. The 2003 Wildland Fire Preparedness budget request is $277,213,000 and 3,505 FTE for all Department of the Interior agencies that participate in Wildland Fire Preparedness. The portion

of FTE projected to be used in the Operations Activity is shown on the Operations Activity Summary table. In 2003, major efforts to improve and strengthen the fire program include:

• Conducting a review of suppression strategies and costs.

• Contracting for the development of components of an interagency Preparedness planning system, and replacing the five systems currently used by the Federal firefighting agencies

by the end of 2004, in response to congressional and OMB direction. Funding in 2003 will be $3.5 million, of which $1.5 million will be funded by the Department of the Interior. Cofunding for this project comes from the U.S. Forest Service.

• Enhancing the National Fire Plan Operating and Reporting System to respond to field user needs for fuels management, rehabilitation, community assistance and fire occurrence data. Attention will be focused on reporting options and tools to assist program managers in evaluating the effectiveness of annual performance and providing geospatial interface

capability. Existing automated systems will be evaluated and those duplicating NFPORS

will be taken offline. NFPORS will be funded at $1.4 million, of which $766,000 will be

provided by the Department of the Interior, the remainder by the U.S. Forest Service.

• Completing the construction phase of the Incident Qualifications Certification System. The IQCS is designed to provide an analysis of incident overhead needs, track deficiencies in qualified personnel, and help managers design training programs to correct deficiencies.

• Using the automated QuickHire system to consolidate fire recruitment and retention efforts for all four Department of the Interior firefighting bureaus and expanding the number and

diversity of qualified firefighter candidates available to selecting officials of each bureau.

Qualified candidates will benefit by having their applications available for consideration by

four bureaus at one time. The concept of shared recruitment among the bureaus will be

pilot tested in Wyoming in 2003. The pilot will develop standardized firefighter position descriptions, recruitment practices, and rules for the sharing of job applications. The pilot

will also use other outreach strategies including a new Department of the Interior internet website page linked to QuickHire, a toll-free telephone number that recruits can call for additional information, posters, brochures, and direct recruitment at job fairs. The pilot is scheduled for completion in July 2003.

• Performing deferred maintenance and capital improvement fire construction projects

(including new and carryover projects and funding) as follows:

State Number of Projects Funding ($000) Alaska 4 8,936

Arizona 5 2,250

California 6 2,835

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State Number of

Projects Funding ($000) Colorado 3 1,666

Florida 2 160

Idaho 16 3,318

Indiana 1 89

Kentucky 1 10 Montana 8 736 Nevada 9 3,043 New Mexico 4 321

North Carolina 1 5

North Dakota 1 21 Oregon 11 1,229 Texas 1 379

Utah 3 414

Washington 1 461 Wyoming 2 691

Totals 79 26,564

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004

Budget Request

Program Changes

(+/-) $(000) FTE

282,725

3,505 +1,650

0 The 2004 budget request for Wildland Fire Preparedness is $282,725,000 and 3,505 FTE, a net program change of +$1 ,650,000 from 2003 requested level. The net change consists of an

increase of $5,000,000 for aviation preparedness that is partially offset by a decrease of $3,350,000 associated with information technology streamlining. Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV -32 a
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Aviation Preparedness, (+$5,000,000) - This $5.0 million increase is requested to cover the increased contract costs of aircraft used in the WFM program. This increase will support

several of the outcome goals of the Department’s Strategic and the NFP 10-Year

Implementation Plans: reducing loss of life, firefighter injuries, and damage to communities and

the environment.

Aviation is an expensive cost element in wildland firefighting. This initiative deals only with the

cost of aviation preparedness capability, not the operational costs incurred during suppression

efforts. The Department of the Interior enters into annual contracts with aircraft owners to have

129 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft prepared, positioned, and available for firefighting. Aircraft deliver fire retardant and water to slow the spread of wildfire in critical situations when

homes and structures are threatened and give firefighters more time to protect structures or valuable natural resources. This funding increase will provide the aircraft necessary to enable firefighters and firefighting resources to be quickly moved around the country wherever they are needed for suppression.

Aircraft contracts are awarded on a 3-year

schedule, with one-third of the contracts being renewed each year. Past experience with

aviation contracts has indicated that contract costs generally increase 15 percent to 30

percent during each 3-year cycle. Recent fire aviation preparedness contracts costs, however, have increased from $12.4 million in 2000 to an estimated $23.0 million in 2003, up more than 85 percent in three years. The accelerated rate of increases is expected to continue

in 2004. The requested $5.0 million increase is in response to unprecedented insurance cost increases throughout the aviation industry and additional contract requirements (e.g., new

safety equipment, such as Traffic Collision and Avoidance Systems). The extraordinary rates of increase are being driven by two factors: rising insurance costs following September 11, 2001, and essential safety improvements. For example, the contract cost for smokejumper aircraft increased by $200,000 per plane from 2000 to 2003, largely because of insurance. The

program has also experienced a 50 percent cost increase for helicopters that have the size and

power to meet new safety specifications. Similar increases for other fixed wing aircraft are

likely. The contractors pass those and other cost increases on to the Department in renewed

contracts. The recent blue ribbon panel aviation report has reinforced the need for improved

aircraft safety. The requested increase will maintain the 2003 level of contracted air services for 129 aircraft. Aviation resources in 2004 include large airtankers, smokejumper aircraft, helicopters, single engine airtankers, large transport planes, and air attack platforms for a total of 129 aircraft (BIA 21,BLM 94, FWS 4, NPS 10). These aircraft resources are necessary for operating a safe and

efficient fire suppression program. In addition to being used on DOI wildland fires, the aircraft

A Dromadear Single Engine Airtanker conducts a

test drop of 450 gallons of water.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications resources are dispatched throughout the country to work on fires wherever they are needed. The up-front guaranteed annual costs of aviation resources vary depending on the length of the season (e.g., 60 days to 180 days), size of aircraft, and location of contract (e.g., Alaska vs. California). The average annual costs for each type of aircraft vary as follows: large airtankers ($370,000), smokejumper aircraft ($285,000), helicopters ($170,000), single engine airtankers ($105,000), large transport planes ($620,000), and air attack platforms ($65,000). Information Technology, (-$3,350,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e- mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at BLM field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. The budget reduction for the WFM in 2004 will reduce the costs of preparing for wildfires and

reducing hazardous fuels without negative effects on program delivery. The reductions will be

targeted to the elimination of duplicate automated services and servers and will not impede the

flow of vital information. The reductions will be achieved though application of the following cost savings measures:

• E-mail outsourcing and training consolidations.

• Consolidated purchase of IT services, hardware, software, cellular and other telecommunications support.

• Consolidating web server support.

• Eliminating all systems currently duplicating the project management and reporting requirements of the NFPORS.

• Consolidating all automated seasonal firefighter job announcements and recruitment

initiatives into one system.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wildland Fire Preparedness Performance Summary

The following performance summary reflects the combined measures of all four fire bureaus. Each

bureau may have additional performance or workload measures that are not identified below. DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improved fire management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve Fire Prevention and Suppression: Percent of unplanned and unwanted fires controlled during initial attack (%).

* 95% 95% 97% 95% 95% +0 10-Year Implementation Plan Performance Measure:

Percent of burnable acres covered in federal fire management plans in compliance with Federal Wildland Fire Policy. (%)

* Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Workload Measures:

Fire facilities under construction, reconstruction, or maintenance. (#) 52 76 90 79 28 -51

Fire research projects initiated. (#) 54 49 59 50 TBD NA

* Intermediate outcome measures from the 10-Year Implementation Plan

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Wildland Fire Suppression Operations

Activity Summary ($000)

-

r vj- Subactivity

vj| Uncontrollable & Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Fire Suppression

Operations $ 177,986 160,351 0 +34,959 195,310 +34,959

All Bureau FTE FTE 491 0 0 0 0 0

Original Enacted $ [161,424]

Transfer new B.A. $ ri 6,5621 BLM $ 96,712 83,077 +18,112 101,189 +18,112 FTE 248 0 0 0 BIA $ 48,033 44,258 +9,649 53,907 +9,649 FTE 55 0 0 0 FWS $ 7,823 6,188 +1,349 7,537 +1,349 FTE 37 0 0 0 NPS $ 25,418 26,828 +5,849 32,677 +5,849 FTE 151 0 0 0

Note: Funding by Bureau in 2003 and 2004 will be determined by actual fire incidents.

2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Suppression Operations is $195,310,000 and 0 FTE.

This activity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s draft Strategic Plan by providing protection of lives, resources and property from wildland fire. Key

end outcome measures of performance include the number and acres of unplanned and unwanted fires suppressed. A key intermediate outcome measure is the gross fire suppression

cost per acre (see Wildland Fire Suppression Operations Performance Summary at end of this

activity discussion). This activity funds the emergency and unpredictable aspects of the Department’s WFM

program. Suppression operations include the total spectrum of management actions taken to respond to wildland fires in a safe, cost-effective manner, considering public benefits and values

to be protected, and consistent with resource objectives and land management plans.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Funding requests are guided by the historical 10-year average of suppression expenditures, adjusted for inflation. Suppression costs include the extraordinary costs (overtime, hazard pay,

etc.) incurred by fire line, command, and support personnel; all wages for temporary emergency

firefighter personnel; aircraft flight operations and ramp support; logistical services; supplies and

equipment (including replacement of lost or damaged capital and expendable equipment);

contracts for goods and services; administrative support directly associated with incidents; and

immediate measures to stabilize soil damaged by fire suppression efforts. Fire severity funding, to provide extraordinary preparedness under extreme conditions, is included in suppression operations. Severity funds are used to improve initial attack response

capabilities when abnormal fire conditions occur. Abnormal fire conditions arise when fire seasons start earlier than normal, last longer than normal, or exceed average high fire danger

ratings for prolonged periods. These funds are typically used to temporarily increase firefighting

staffing, pay for personnel and equipment, pre-position suppression forces in areas of abnormally high fire danger; conduct additional aerial reconnaissance; and acquire other supplemental contractual services. The use of funds for severity purposes is based on

expected weather conditions, fuel conditions, and availability of resources. Beginning in 2004, the WFM program proposes to fund emergency stabilization in the suppression operations budget activity. Emergency stabilization of severely burned

areas, or those damaged by suppression

actions, is carried out immediately after wildland fires to prevent resource damage and

stabilize erodible soils or structures. These emergency activities are conducted in the

period immediately following a fire and may

extend, under certain circumstances, for up to one year after the fire is contained. Longer- term rehabilitation is and will continue to be

funded under the Other Operations budget

activity. Emergency stabilization activities control threats to life, property, and natural resources from the after effects of ground

cover loss, such as mud flows, erosion of roads and stream beds, and siltation of streams and rivers from accelerated erosion. The annual cost for both DOI and Forest Service suppression operations continues to increase. Wildland firefighting costs are increasing due, in large part, to costs associated with suppression

in areas of high hazardous fuel loads, large aircraft and helicopter operations, and the

increasing complexity of suppression in the wildland urban interface. In response to OMB’s PART assessment, the agencies will address the issue of rapidly rising suppression costs by:

(1) establishing a review team to evaluate and develop cost containment strategies; (2) reviewing the cost-effectiveness of large fire aviation resources; (3) revising procedures to improve reporting of fire suppression spending; (4) assessing state cost-share agreements to

A burned area rehabilitation team stabilizes the

soil following the Mesa Verde fire.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications ensure that the federal government is not paying a disproportionately high share of suppression

costs; and (5) increasing state and local incentives to reduce their risks to catastrophic fire. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Wildland Fire Suppression program included the

following:

• The Department of the Interior and its partner agencies responded to 8,100 fires on Department managed lands that burned over 2.23 million acres.

The Hayman Fire in Colorado burned

137, 760 acres in June 2002.

Developed and implemented an international agreement to provide augmentation for U.S.

firefighting resources from Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

In addition to resources used on Department of the Interior lands, the Department of the

Interior devoted over $90 million worth of labor and resources to fires on other Federal, Tribal, and State lands. Department of the Interior controlled 97

percent of fires on Department of the Interior owned or managed lands. The goal was 95

percent.

2003 Program Performance Estimates

The suppression program will establish baseline data for three performance measures:

• Loss of life is eliminated and firefighter injuries and damage to communities from severe, unplanned and unwanted wildland fire are reduced.

• Amount of time lost from firefighter injury in proportion to number of days worked across all agencies.

• Number of homes and significant structures lost as a result of wildland fire.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004

Budget Request

Program Changes

(+/-) $(000) FTE

195,3100 +34,959

0 The 2004 budget request for Suppression Operations is $195,310,000, a program change of +$34,959,000 from the 2003 requested level. Suppression Operations, (*$34,959,000) - This request supports the draft Strategic Plan goal

of Serving Communities and the 10-year plan goal to improve fire prevention and suppression.

It will specifically support the following performance measures:

• Amount of time lost to firefighter injury in proportion to number of days worked across all agencies.

• Number of acres burned by unplanned and unwanted wildland fire.

• Number of homes and significant structures lost as a result of wildland fire. This increase will fund wildland firefighting efforts at the 10-year average cost, as adjusted for

inflation measured by the gross domestic product. The average has risen sharply since the beginning of the NFP because of the extraordinary fire seasons in 2000 and 2002. This

proposal will ensure that the Department will have adequate funds to respond to the expected

level of wildfire activity in an average year and potentially decrease the number of acres burned

by unplanned and unwanted wildland fire. The 2004 request assumes an average year for fire suppression and would provide 100 percent

of the ten-year actual annual fire suppression operations costs, allowing the Department to respond to the 10-year average of 9,656 fires covering 2,108,589 acres. The cost of suppression operations has grown significantly in recent years because of the buildup of hazardous fuels, prolonged drought, expansion of communities into wildlands, and the efforts of the Federal government and its partner State, tribal, and local governments to increase initial attack capability in response to potentially dangerous wildfires near communities and their associated municipal watersheds and critical resource values.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wildland Fire Suppression Performance Summary

The following performance summary reflects the combined measures of all four fire bureaus. Each bureau may have additional performance or workload measures which are not identified below. DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

Ena outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. end Outcome Measures: 2001 Actua 2002

Plan 2002 Actua 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wildland Fire: Loss of life is eliminated. Firefighter

injuries and damage to communities from severe, unplanned and unwanted wildland fire are reduced.

* Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Wildland Fire: Amount of time lost from firefighter injury in proportion to number of days worked across

all agencies. * Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Wildland Fire: Number of homes and significant structures lost as a result of wildland fire

* Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

In termediate Outcome Goal 1: Improved fire management.

10-Year Implementation Plan Performance Measure: —

oross fire suppression costs per acres.

* Not Measured

Not Measured $177 $177 $177 +0 w<jrkload Measures:

Fire suppression (# of fires). 9,000 Depends on

severity of

fire season

8,100 Depends onseverity of

fire season Depends on

severity of

fire season

N/A

Fire suppression (acres burned). 1,502,000 Depends on

severity of

fire season

2,233,934 Depends on

severity of

fire season Depends on

severity of

fire season

N/A Intermediate outcome measures from the 10-Year Implementation Plan

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Activity: Other Operations

Activity Summary ($000)

i * : '

Subactivity

, : iV . .

‘ 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

-. Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Burned Area

Rehabilitation $ 40,000 20,000 0 +4,500 24,500 +4,500

All Bureau FTE FTE 164 118 0 0 118 0 Hazardous

Fuels - Non WUI $ 74,935 74,935 0 0 74,935 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 656 669 0 0 669 0 Wild Urban

Interface (WUI)

Fuels

$ 111,255 111,255 0 0 111,255 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 472 409 0 0 409 0

Rural Fire Assistance $ 10,000 10,000 0 0 10,000 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Dollars $ 236,190 216,190 0 +4,500 220,690 +4,500

All Bureau FTE FTE 1,292 1,196 0 0 1,196 0

Activity Description

This activity funds the development and implementation of three operational components of the Department’s wildland fire program: rehabilitation of burned areas, hazardous fuel reduction

operations, and rural fire assistance. Burned area rehabilitation addresses longer-term actions needed to begin to restore lands and natural resources damaged by wildfire. Hazardous fuel reduction operations include all aspects of using fire, mechanical, chemical, and other means as

a management tool to reduce fuel loadings and thereby lessen the risks of catastrophic wildfire. The Rural Fire Assistance program provides technical expertise, training, supplies and

materials, equipment, and participation in interagency prevention and educational activities to

rural fire departments around the country. Grants are provided on cost-share basis to departments for equipment and supplies needed to prepare for and respond to wildland fires. Beginning in 2004, the WFM program proposes to fund emergency stabilization in the suppression operations budget activity, consistent with the current U.S. Forest Service budget

practice. Emergency stabilization of severely burned areas, or those damaged by suppression

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications erodible soils or structures. These emergency activities are conducted in the period 9

immediately following a fire and may extend, under certain circumstances, for up to one year

after the fire is contained. Longer-term rehabilitation conducted from 1-3 years after a fire is and

will continue to be funded under the Other Operations budget activity.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Other Operations

Subactivity: Burned Area Rehabilitation

Subactivity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Burned Area

Rehabilitation $ 40,000 20,000 0 +4,500 24,500 +4,500

All Bureau FTE pjg 164 118 0 0 118 0 BLM $ FTE

BIA $ FTE FWS $ FTE NPS $ FTE

32,600 125

4.4006 600

9 2.40024

12,098 108

3,629

8

3,561

1 712

1

+3,375 +450

+575

+100

15,473 108

4,079

8 4,136

1 812

1

+3,375

0 +450

0 +575

0 +100

0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Burned Area Rehabilitation is $24,500,000 and 118 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s draft Strategic Plan by restoring and maintaining proper function to watersheds and landscapes by such actions as reseeding with native plants (see Wildland Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation Performance Summary at end of this subactivity discussion). The rehabilitation treatments

begin the process of restoring the watersheds to fire-adapted conditions. Rehabilitation of burned areas also helps the WFM program accomplish the Serving Communities goal by

protecting communities from damaging floods. Rehabilitation activities funded by the WFM appropriation continue for up to 3 years following the fire. After 3 years, the bureau resource management programs assume responsibility for further landscape restoration in accordance with the land use plans and mission goals of the bureau that manages the land. The Department of the Interior goal is to contract for 50 percent

of all approved project funding for fuels treatment and burned area rehabilitation work by 2004. Costs for emergency stabilization will be charged to suppression operations budget activity. Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 43
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Native Plant Material Development Project - In 2004, BLM plans to significantly increase

testing and development work on new species and increase seed collection and production. BLM plans to send 300 collections to the Royal Botanical Garden, Kew, London, U.K. and

collect seed of 300 plant populations for restoration work. The BLM will inventory 300,000 acres

of land it manages to document locations of restoration source materials and train another 30

people in collection techniques and increase the number of grower contracts from 2003 levels by at least 1 0 percent. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Damages to natural resources and property from wildfire have been increasing because more

fires are burning with uncharacteristic severity. The Department of the Interior addresses such damage with short-term and long-term programs. Emergency stabilization projects are implemented immediately after severe wildfires to address health and safety problems, stabilize and prevent further degradation to affected resources, and replace minor facilities damaged or destroyed by fire. These projects focus on severely burned lands within the fire perimeter and

on down slope impact areas. The Department of the Interior’s burned area rehabilitation initiates longer-term programs to repair damage caused by wildfire. Rehabilitation projects are designed to repair or improve

lands unlikely to recover naturally from severe wildland fire damage. The goal is to begin the

restoration of appropriate ecosystem structure, function, diversity, and dynamics according to

A Jet Ranger helicopter picks up seed to be

broadcast on an area burned by wildfire.

resource management objectives defined in approved land management plans. The

program seeks to establish resource

conditions consistent with land management

goals. Typical projects include seeding of native or other desirable vegetation,

reforestation, road and trail rehabilitation, invasive plant treatments, fencing to prevent animals or humans from entering sensitive areas, actions to stabilize and prevent further degradation to archaeological and cultural resources, and monitoring to determine

treatment efficacy.

In 2002 major accomplishments included:

• Conducting emergency stabilization and rehabilitation on over 766,973 acres.

• The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Indian Summer program staff and their families spent two

days helping restore riparian areas on the Yankee Fork Ranger District of the SalmonChallis National Forest in Idaho. These areas were severely burned during the fires of 2000. Part of the Indian Summer program is restoration of areas traditionally used by the

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Tribes. Damage to the woody riparian vegetation in the north and south forks of Rankin Creek jeopardized the stability of the stream channel and the associated water quality. A

group of 35 volunteers helped plant 1,000 mountain alder plants along the creek, critical habitat for Snake River Chinook salmon and steelhead trout.

• The BIA ESR program had 41 active projects in 2002. Twenty of those projects followed 2002 fires. The BIA established regional/local ESR teams that facilitated regions and Tribes

with ESR plan preparation. The Department of the Interior national ESR teams were used

on three of the largest incidents, most notably the Rodeo-Chediski incident. An ESR plan was prepared, and the White Mountain Apache Tribe and BIA are implementing the plan. The Tribe is also working with other Federal agencies in rehabilitating their lands.

• Colorado Cares - The Governor of Colorado declared August 3, 2002, a State-wide “Colorado Cares Volunteer Day.” More than 1,200 people accomplished 300 acres of

scarification and seeding on the Hayman Fire emergency stabilization project.

• The Regional Seed Warehouse in Boise, Idaho, managed by the BLM, delivered 650,000 pounds of native seed to 1 0 States for emergency stabilization projects. Native Plant Material Development Project - Congress directed the WFM program in the 2002 appropriation to develop an interagency long-term program to supply and manage native

plant materials for use in restoration and rehabilitation efforts on Federal lands. This program is primarily funded through the WFM program.

In a 2002 report to Congress, The Interagency Program to Supply and Manage Native Plant

Materials for Restoration and Rehabilitation on Federal Lands - April 2002, the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior reported specific plans and recommendations to supply native plant materials for emergency stabilization and longer-term rehabilitation and restoration efforts. The

three key elements of the strategy are: 1) support for Federal, State, and tribal production, development and research facilities, 2) private-public partnerships, and 3) education and

outreach. The BLM dedicated $4.6 million to this program to support native plant production and

development facilities, public-private partnerships and education and outreach. Seed projects may require several years before a sufficient amount of seed of any given species is produced

to meet the needs of more than a small restoration project. As part of the BLM Memorandum of Agreement with Royal Botanic Gardens, at Kew, RBG funded a coordinator in BLM in 2002 to develop the Seeds of Success program in the U.S.

In 2002, BLM collected seeds from 439 native plant populations, most of them from the Great

Basin and surrounding areas in Utah, California and Idaho. They include forb species that are

important food sources for sage grouse as well as shrub and grass species that provide native

habitat components. Of these seed collections, 325 were sent to RBG, Kew to undergo

testing on seed quality and germination requirements. The other 114 samples have been

cleaned in the U.S. through a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Seed Extractory in Bend, Oregon, and are in short term storage there until they can be grown out into production

quantities through contracts with local seed growers.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The 2003 budget provides $20 million for burned area rehabilitation. Funding will be focused on

projects that contribute the most to the resource protection outcome goal. Criteria were

established as follows for ranking projects and treatments to determine which could be funded

in 2003:

1 . Required treatments

a. Health and safety (imminent danger, immediate threat to life) . b. Health and safety (imminent danger, immediate threat to property) . c. Municipal water source loss of capacity (not water quality).

2. Emergency stabilization treatments

a. Threatened and endangered species habitat treatments (not enhancements).

b. Cultural heritage treatments to prevent further erosion of site (not inventory or

mitigation of site).

c. Treatments to prevent invasive plant establishment.

d. Resource protection treatments (site stabilization of soil). 3. Other rehabilitation treatments from 2000, 2001 , or 2002.

Rehabilitation projects will be performed for some of the recovery from fires that occurred from 2000 through 2002, with recovery from 2002 fire damage the primary focus. Native Plant Material Development Project - BLM plans to continue established projects in 2003 and expand partnerships with local businesses to grow native seed. BLM plans to send 400 more new species to RBG, Kew, U.K. in 2003, to collect seeds from 200 plant populations

for restoration work, to increase the number of local seed grow-out contracts with local businesses by 10 percent, and train at least 50 more employees and partners to collect seeds

according to established protocols.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 24,500 +4,500 FTE 118 0 The 2004 budget request for Burned Area Rehabilitation is $24,500,000, a program change of +$4,500,000 over the 2003 requested level.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Burned Area Rehabilitation, (+$4,500,000) - This increase supports the draft Strategic Plan Goal of Resource Protection by initiating rehabilitation actions to begin the long-term process of healing the land. Of this increase, $2.5 million will be used for on-the-ground rehabilitation treatments in the years following fires. Rehabilitation treatments are applied and monitored

over a period of three years following a fire. Two million dollars of this initiative will increase base annual funding for the production, harvest,

acquisition, and storage of native seed to $5 million per year beginning in 2004. After a wildfire has been suppressed, there is an ideal opportunity to begin restoring the landscape to a fire- adapted state using native plant species. Wildland Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation Performance Summary

The following performance summary reflects the combined measures of all four fire bureaus. Each

bureau may have additional performance or workload measures which are not identified below. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve of watersheds, landscapes that are DOI managed or influenced. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Restore and maintain proper function to watersheds and

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002 Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restore Fire-adapted Ecosystems: Percent of acres degraded by wildland fire with post-fire

rehabilitation treatments underway, completed and

monitored. (%)

* Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A 10-Year Implementation Plan Performance Measure:

Average gross costs per acre for burned acres

with emergency stabilization and rehabilitation. ($) $39 $26 $83 Depends

on severity of fire season

Depends

on severity of fire season

N/A

Burned Area Rehabilitation treatments or retreatments, (acres) 1,431,792 1,578,441 766,973 Depends

on severity

of fire season

Depends

on severity

of fire season

N/A

* Intermediate outcome measures from the 10-Year Implementation Plan The decline in acres treated or retreated in 2002 is the result of a change in reporting procedures. Beginning in 2002, only acres receiving rehabilitation treatments are reported. In previous years and

the 2002 plan, acres that were monitored but not treated were also included in the figures.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Other Operations

Subactivity: Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Subactivity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Uncontrollable & Program 2004 lnc(+)

) ' i 2002 2003 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

‘

• 5

"1 Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003

: Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Hazardous

Fuels - Non WUI $ 74,935 74,935 0 0 74,935 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 656 669 0 0 669 0 BLM $ 28,955 29,103 0 29,103 6 FTE 229 198 198 0 BIA $ 17,580 17,167 0 17,167 0 FTE 43 45 45 0 FWS $ 11,720 11,445 0 11,445 0 FTE 155 163 163 0 NPS $ 16,680 16,289 0 16,289 0 FTE 229 263 263 0 OS $ 0 931 0 931 0 FTE 0 0 0 0

Wild Urban

Interface (WUI)

Fuels

$ 111,255 111,255 0 0 111,255 0

All Bureau FTE FTE 472 409 0 0 409 0 BLM $ 68,640 61,332 0 61,332 0 FTE 299 258 258 0 BIA $ 16,981 22,949 0 22,949 0 FTE 61 65 65 0 FWS $ 11,151 11,475 0 11,475 0 FTE 40 40 40 0 NPS $ 14,038 14,104 0 14,104 0 FTE 72 45 45 0 OS $ 445 1,395 0 1,395 0 FTE 0 1 1 Total Hazardous

Fuels Reduction $ 186,190 186,190 0 0 186,190 0 FTE 1,128 1,078 0 0 1,078 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for non-WUI Hazardous Fuels Reduction is $74,935,000 and 669

FTE. The 2004 budget request for WUI fuels reduction is $1 1 1 ,255,000 and 409 FTE.

This subactivity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s draft Strategic Plan by reducing hazardous fuels. This subactivity also supports the Resource

Protection mission goal by restoring forest and rangeland health and fire-adapted ecosystems

(see Wildland Fire Hazardous Fuels Reduction Performance Summary at end of this subactivity discussion). Key intermediate outcome measures include number of acres treated in the WUI,

acres treated outside the WUI, number of acres moved to a better condition class, and cost per acres treated. The hazardous fuels reduction program includes planning, implementation, and support for fuel management activities, including inventorying fuel hazards, analyzing treatment alternatives, determining and applying appropriate fuel treatment methods, and monitoring and evaluating

fuel treatment accomplishments. Activities include prescribed fire, mechanical treatments, and

the construction of fuel breaks to protect, maintain, and enhance resources and reduce hazardous fuels.

Careful planning takes place before fuels reduction Fire specialists use drip torches to ignite treatments. prescribed fires under controlled conditions. Biomass thinning and utilization of hazardous fuels are increasing on Federal lands. Consistent

with the President’s Healthy Forests initiative and the National Energy Policy, land management

agencies are pursuing strategies to expand forest and fiber markets. Forest and woodland management and restoration treatments are producing timber and special forest products and wood fiber for energy production.

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Forest loaded with hazardous fuels before The same forest after mechanical treatment, mechanical fuels reduction treatment.

In 2004, the Department of the Interior bureaus are planning to reduce fuels on 1,075,000

acres, if conditions permit, at an estimated cost of $186.2 million to fully accomplish this target, including $111.3 million in the wildland urban interface. This is the same funding level and

treatment target as in 2003. The DOI goal is to contract for 50 percent of all approved project funding for fuels treatment and

emergency stabilization and rehabilitation work by 2004. Wherever possible, projects will use

third-party contracting that supports rural community stability, consistent with goal four of the 10- Year Plan, Promote Community Assistance. As part of the response to OMB’s PART assessment, the agencies are also working to ensure

that fuels reduction funds are well targeted and that non-federal resources are effectively leveraged. To do this, the Department of the Interior and USDA are in the process of developing nationally comparable definitions for identifying at-risk wildland urban interface communities and a process for prioritizing communities within State or Tribal jurisdiction. A

final definition is expected to be in place by June 2003, in time to influence 2004 project

selection decisions. WUI treatments should give priority to communities at greatest risk of wildland fire and where communities are contributing community and private dollars as well as

volunteer efforts to reduce catastrophic fire risks. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Heavy fuel accumulations and altered vegetation composition and structure in combination with sustained drought are contributing to increased fire intensity, spread, and resistance to control throughout many parts of the U.S. Fire occurrence records show increases in numbers of large

wildland fires over the last two decades. A compounding factor has been the growth of communities adjacent to public lands, putting homes and other structures closer to areas where

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications large wildland fires occur. In recent years, this has resulted in wildland firefighters spending more time and effort protecting structures. Fuels reduction treatments include any removal or modification of wildland fuels to reduce the

potential for extreme fire behavior, lessen post-fire damage, and limit the spread and

proliferation of invasive species and diseases. Treatments are accomplished using prescribed

fire applications, mechanical activities, herbicides, and biological treatments, or combinations of these methods. In addition to specific preplanned fuel treatment projects, current fire policy encourages the use of wildland fire to accomplish specific land management objectives such as hazardous fuel treatment in wildlands. Over 7.2 million acres, more than twice the annual 10-year average, burned last year on

Federal lands, including 2.23 million on Department of the Interior managed lands. These fires caused the deaths of 21 firefighters, drove many thousands of people from their homes and destroyed more than 2,000

buildings. The fires also destroyed sensitive

wildlife habitat and severely damaged soils and

watersheds for decades to come. Currently, 190 million acres of public land and surrounding communities are at increased risk of extreme

fires.

In spite of a very challenging fire season, the Department of the Interior bureaus treated 1.06 million acres of hazardous fuels on Federal and

adjacent lands through planned treatments.

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Hazardous Fuel Reduction program included:

• Conducted 849,644 acres of hazardous fuel treatments outside the wildland urban interface.

• Conducted 209,320 acres of fuel treatments in the wildland urban interface

• In total, the Department of the Interior treated over 1 ,650 square miles.

• Allowed wildfires totaling 965,441 acres to burn under appropriate suppression strategies to accomplish specific forest and rangeland restoration objectives.

• Two interagency training centers, devoted to fuels management, are supported through the

National Fire Plan: the Prescribed Fire Training Center in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Fire Use Training Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2002, 130 trainees were graduated

in Tallahassee, and 82 in Albuquerque.

Communities in the wildland urban interface are

vulnerable to devastating wildfires.

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• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

completed two mechanical projects in and

around private communities in the wildland urban interface. Nestled in heavily wooded

mixed conifer forest completely surrounded

by National parklands, Wilsonia and Silver

City are good examples of wildland urban

interface communities. Each project had a key to success: for Wilsonia it was a local partnership with the Tulare County FireSafe

Council, and for Silver City it was the use of a private contractor.

• Sixty-five homes in Carson City, Nevada now have a fighting chance against potential wildland fires on nearby public lands. The BLM created a 2.1 -mile long, 100-foot-wide

fuel break between the houses and the

wildlands.

• The Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

in California continues to benefit from

increased funding through the NFP. Fire managers worked with many local, State,

private, and other Federal agencies to reduce hazardous fuels throughout the park. This was accomplished through shaded fuel break construction, mechanical treatment,

pile burning, and prescribed fire. Fuel accomplishment acres include mechanical

treatment on 615 acres and prescribed fire on 720 acres.

• Working with narrow burn time windows in Montana, the BLM Central Fire Zone

conducted five planned prescribed burns, thanks to cooperation between interagency

neighbors. Personnel and equipment came

from five BLM field offices, three ranger

districts of the Lewis and Clark National Forest, Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge,

Fort Belknap Indian Community, Rocky Boy Reservation, Crow Reservation, and

Yellowstone National Park.

Prescribed fire reduces the risk of uncontrollable

wildfire and is an effective tool for wildlife habitat management.

Wildfires such as this one in Yellowstone

National Park are sometimes managed to achieve resource goals.

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• The Rodeo-Chediski fire on the White Mountain Apache Reservation devastated more than 276,000 acres in June and July 2002. In areas where thinning and prescribed fire treatments were completed, the fire went

from a crown fire to a ground fire within and

adjacent to management treatment areas. The treated areas redirected the fire and

thus sustained less damage than those with no treatments. Without these treatments,

tree mortality would have been significantly higher.

• Local firefighters from Northway, Alaska, helped implement a successful 475-acre

broadcast prescribed bum north of the

village on Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge

land. The Northway Village Council, through an assistance agreement awarded by the

Fish and Wildlife Service, completed 60

acres of thinning, piling and burning to reduce hazardous fuels around the village and school. Tetlin NWR fire staff taught a three-day chainsaw safety and operation course in Northway in June. Instructors also

participated from the BLM Alaska Fire Service and the State of Alaska Tok Area

Forestry.

• On August 22, President Bush announced

the Healthy Forests initiative to restore forest and rangeland health and prevent catastrophic

wildfires on public lands. The Healthy Forests initiative will further efforts to restore forest health through active land management efforts such as thinning of small trees and brush, and, where appropriate, prescribed burns. The President’s Healthy Forests initiative directs the agencies to improve regulatory processes to ensure more timely decisions, greater

efficiency, and better results in reducing the risks of catastrophic wildland fires by restoring

forest health.

• A research team funded by the Joint Fire Science program investigated whether fuel treatments led to measurable differences in fire severity, intensity, and efforts needed to control fires. Scientists concluded that timely and strategically placed fuels treatments are

effective in preventing or stopping wildland fires.

The Rodeo-Chediski fires of 2002 demonstrated

the benefits of effective fuels reduction

treatments. Snake Ridge, lower area, was not

treated. Cottonwood Canyon, upper area, received fuels treatment in 1999. This location was the turning point that allowed control of the southeast flank of the fire. The Rodeo Fire was

crowning until it reached this treated area, at which point it dropped to the ground. Fire went

through the entire area in this photo; however,

little mortality occurred in the treated area.

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Small diameter and lower quality wood is removed during mechanical treatment mechanical treatments is chipped before shipment

to biomass power plant.

• The Land Health Standards: A Process for Integrating Fire and Resource Management 3- day workshop in February 2002 served as a forum for professional resource specialists and managers from the fire, threatened and endangered species, wildlife and other resource programs to discuss and understand the importance of integrating land health standards into

all programs and disciplines.

• With special funding from the National Energy Plan, the BLM began formulating a biomass

utilization strategy in September 2002. Technical specialists in forestry and fuels management developed a draft policy and implementation plan to utilize hazardous fuel by- products from fuels treatments.

A truckload of wood chips from mechanical The biomass is used to generate electricity, treatment is off-loaded at a power company in Wendel, California.

* The Warm Springs Forest Products Industries, acting on behalf of the Confederated Tribes

of Warm Springs, and with BIA support, developed a proposal to expand the Tribes’ existing Section IV - Wildland Fire Management Page IV- 54
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications biomass energy plant to a capacity of 10 megawatts. This will give the tribes opportunity to use small trees and forest residues from forest restoration and hazardous fuel reduction treatments to generate electricity for the local community.

• Seventeen percent of all approved project funding was directed to contractors in 2002. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The 2003 President’s budget request of $111,255,000 will be used to reduce hazardous fuels on public lands in the wildland urban interface, protecting many communities from damage and

loss of life and property resulting from unwanted and unplanned wildfires. The 2003 program will result in hazardous fuels treatments on 307,000 acres in the wildland urban interface. The

increase of 98,000 acres in 2003 will result from greater collaboration with partners and

increased use of contracts to utilize private sector resources, especially for mechanical fuels reduction. Projects for treatment will be nominated locally and selected on a competitive basis, consistent with national guidelines set by the Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Other accomplishments in 2003

will include:

• Treating 768,000 acres for hazardous fuels reduction outside the wildland urban

interface.

• In keeping with the President’s Healthy Forests initiative and

the National Environmental

Policy Act, the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior have put out for public comment a proposal to exclude certain fuels treatment

projects from additional NEPArelated analysis. The two

agencies will apply streamlined environmental assessments

for fuels treatments following Wildfire can destroy untreated forestland, while treated areas guidance issued by the may survive and thrive after a fire. Wildfire burned through the Chairman of the Council on

entire area as shown in this photo. Environmental Quality.

• NFPORS will be used by both the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service to plan collaborative fuels projects contracts and report to Congress and the public.

• A National Fuels Treatment Memorandum of Understanding among the U.S. Forest Service, Department of the Interior, National Association of State Foresters, Intertribal Timber

Council, and National Association of Counties for the development of a nationwide framework for a collaborative fuels treatment selection process will be signed. Fuels

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications projects for 2004 will be selected in May 2003, concentrating on high priority areas in the

wildland urban interface where the greatest risk to property and life exist, and areas outside the WUI that are at the highest risk of catastrophic fire. The Interagency Cohesive Fuels Strategy for the five Federal fire management agencies will be signed in 2003. The strategy identifies a long-term program to lessen risks from

catastrophic wildfires.

• Better defining the WUI and refining fuels treatment project selection criteria in the WUI.

• Targeting 35 percent of dollars allocated for fuels treatment projects to contracts with local and small businesses.

• Completion of the BLM biomass utilization policy and initial development of a utilization strategy.

• Thirty-five percent of all approved hazardous fuels reduction project funding will be directed

to contractors in 2003. Wildland Fire Hazardous Fuels Reduction Performance Summary

The following performance summary reflects the combined measures of all four fire bureaus. Each bureau may have additional performance or workload measures that are not identified below. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve health of watersheds, landscapes that are DOI managed or influenced. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restore Fire-adapted Ecosystems: Number

of acres in fire regimes 1 , 2, or 3 moved to a

better condition class that were identified as

high priority through collaboration consistent

with the Implementation Plan - in total and

as a percent of total acres treated:*Total acres Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured 471,000 474,500 +3,500

Percent of total acres treated Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured 61% 62% +1%

Restore Fire-adapted Ecosystems: Number

of acres in prior measure moved to a better condition class per million dollars of gross

investment. * Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured 6,285 6,332 +47

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DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improved fire management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Reduce Hazardous Fuels: Number of acres

treated that are in a) the Wildland Urban

Interface (WUI), or b) in condition classes 2 or 3 in fire regimes 1-3 outside of WUI, and are

identified as high priority through

collaboration consistent with the 10-Year

Implementation Plan, in total and as a

percent of all acres treated; number of acres

treated per million dollars gross investment in measure a, and b, respectively: Number of acres treated that are in the WUI. * Number of acres treated per million dollars gross investment within the WUI. Number of acres in condition class 2 or 3

treated outside the WUI in fire regime 1 , 2, or 3 * (a) Number of acres treated per million dollars gross investment outside the WUI.

162,691 226,319 209,320 307,000 307,000 +0

2,365 2,034 1,881 2,759 2,759 +0

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured 578,000 578,000 +0

12,438 11,472 12,363 10,248 10,248 0 Workload Measures:

Fuel management treatments implemented

outside the WUI. (acres) 563,447 859,678 849,644 768,000 768,000 +0

Percent of acres treated to reduce hazardous

fuels by mechanical means with by-products

utilized. (%)

* Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Verify Baseline N/A

Percent of prescribed fire conducted

consistent with all Federal, State, Tribal, and

local smoke management requirements. (%)

* Not Measured

Not Measured 100 100 100 +0

* Intermediate outcome measures from the 10-Year Implementation Plan

(a) The estimates have been reduced from the amounts shown in the President's Budget appendix. The estimates in the appendix are in error.

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Activity: Other Operations

Subactivity: Rural Fire Assistance

Subactivity Summary ($000)

~

:r'£ Subactivity 2002

Actual Amount

• • 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Rural Fire Assistance $ 10,000 10,000 0 0 10,000 0

All Bureau FTE pyE 0 0 0 0 0 0 BLM $ 5,970 5,970 5,970 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 BIA $ 1,240 1,240 1,240 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 FWS $ 1,240 1,240 1,240 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 NPS $ 1,550 1,550 1,550 0 FTE 0 0 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Rural Fire Assistance is $10,000,000 and 0 FTE. This is unchanged from the 2003 budget. In 2004, the program will provide assistance to 1,560

departments.

This subactivity supports the Serving Communities mission goal from the Department’s draft Strategic Plan by providing protection of lives, resources and property from wildland fire (see

Wildland Fire Rural Fire Assistance Performance Summary at end of this subactivity discussion). 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Wildland urban interface areas exist wherever homes, businesses, and other structures are built among trees, brush, and other combustible vegetation. There are wildland urban interface communities throughout the U.S. in both rural locations and in urban areas. Fires move from

forest, brush, or grassland into communities or from communities into adjacent wildland. Either way, community involvement is a key element in reducing fire hazards near communities and in Section IV - Wildland Fire Management Page IV - 58 Q
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restoring damaged landscapes. Community assistance programs focus on building community

capacity to develop and carry out citizen-driven solutions that will lessen community vulnerability

to risks associated with wildland fire. The Rural Fire Assistance program is focused on improving preparedness and prevention

capacity for communities near lands that are managed by the Department. The program

provides technical and financial support to fire departments that protect communities with populations of less than 10,000. These local departments are often the first line of defense

against unwanted wildland fire. The Department of the Interior provides assistance in rural areas to increase firefighter safety and enhance the wildland fire protection capabilities of rural and volunteer fire departments. Community Assistance programs are designed to assist small wildland urban interface communities through building community protection capabilities, removing hazardous fuel from

non-Federal lands, and facilitating and fostering sustainable community development. In addition, field offices work closely with rural fire districts in the areas of planning, risk mitigation, and training, especially in the wildland urban interface areas adjacent to Federal land boundaries. The Department of the Interior also helps communities implement communitybased projects, such as FIREWISE and fuels management practices, to reduce fire risk and

enhance local and small business employment opportunities. Assistance to communities was provided in 2002 through support for educating citizens, community protection planning, risk mitigation, training and equipping fire fighters, purchasing equipment or treating vegetation and

landscapes around communities. Community

assistance efforts emphasized working

together at all levels of government and

encouraging active participation from citizens and landowners. Congress appropriated $10 million in 2002 for the Rural Fire Assistance program. Grants were awarded to 1,568 rural fire departments

providing technical assistance, training, supplies, equipment, and public education

support, thus enhancing firefighter safety and

strengthening wildland fire protection

capabilities. RFA funds are matched on a 90/10 split; the recipients must contribute a minimum of 10 percent in dollars or in-kind services and are party to a cooperative fire agreement or reciprocal fire protection agreement.

The Jackson Hotshots used fun activities to teach students about the role fire plays in ecosystems, and how it can either benefit or damage landscapes. Students line up to test

their strength carrying a 45-pound pack in a mock test.

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In 2002:

• The BIA sponsored a FIREWISE workshop for tribal leaders in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in September. More than 100 attended the session. Tribal and BIA leaders made

presentations on home losses in wildland urban interface areas and success stories on

reservations in other parts of Indian Country.

• NFP funding provided a new fire engine for Pine Lake near Kingman, Arizona. The engine has a compressed air foam system that triples the effectiveness of water from its 1 ,000-

gallon tank, and can foam down a house creating an effective barrier from fire. This type of

firefighting engine, a first for the Pine Lake Fire Department, doubles the firefighting effectiveness allowing for better community fire protection. The pump and tank package

were obtained with funds from rural fire grants and the Pine Lake Fire Department.

• The Haworth Volunteer Fire Department in Oklahoma received $18,000 from the BIA Rural

Fire Assistance program to help purchase a new wildland fire engine. The Haworth VFD

provides wildland fire protection of tribal lands in Oklahoma. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, major accomplishments will include:

• Supporting 3,200 rural and volunteer fire departments to further enhance seamless delivery

of wildland fire protection across land boundaries through cooperative fire assistance agreements.

• Providing financial assistance to 1 ,560 rural and volunteer fire departments.

• Providing a mechanism for coordinating and tracking the allocation of rural fire assistance funds by various agencies.

• Signing the Fire Department Assistance Memorandum of Understanding to provide a

general framework of cooperation for the management and delivery of assistance programs

to rural and volunteer fire departments among Federal wildland fire management agencies,

National Association of State Foresters, and Federal Emergency Management Agency -

U.S. Fire Administration. The agreement will leverage funds more effectively to assist local

fire departments efforts to improve firefighter safety, suppression response, and risk mitigation. Grant applications will be reviewed simultaneously by all Federal agencies to avoid duplication.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Wildland Fire Rural Fire Assistance Performance Summary

The following performance summary reflects the combined measures of all four fire bureaus. Each

bureau may have additional performance or workload measures which are not identified below. DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improved fire management.

Workload Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004 Proposed Change in Performance (2003 to 2004)

Fire education and

prevention programs

completed. (#) 44 100 100 100 100 +0

Rural Fire Departments

receiving financial assistance. (#) 1,445 1,085 1,568 1,560 1,560 +0

Reciprocal fire protection agreements with Rural or Volunteer Fire Departments. (#) NA 4,500 (a) 3,223 3,223 3,223 +0

(a) The number of agreements were counted for the first time in 2002. The plan number for 2002 was a preliminary

estimate.

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Budget Schedules

Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Class (Million $)

Object Class

2003 Request

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

Program Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Direct:

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 149 3 0 152

1 1 .3 Other than Full-Time Permanent 30 0 0 30

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation 47 0 0 47

1 1 .8 Special Personal Services Payments 34 0 0 34

11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 4701 260 3 0 4701 263

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 45 1 0 46

21 .0 Travel & Transportation of Persons 21 0 0 21 22.0 Transportation of Things 8 0 0 8

23.2 Rental Payment to Others 1 0 0 1 23.3 Communication, Utilities and

Misc. Charges 20 0 0 20

24.0 Printing and Reproduction 1 0 0 1 25.1 Advisory and assistance

services 3 0 0 3

25.2 Other Services 129 0 +41 170

25.3 Other purchases of goods and

services from Government accounts 34 0 0 34

25.4 Operation and maintenance of

facilities 4 0 0 4

25.5 Research and development

contracts 7 0 0 7

25.6 Medical care 1 0 0 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 5 0 0 5 Section IV- Wildland Fire Management Page IV- 62 9
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Object Class

2003 Request

Uncontrollable &

Related ChangesProgram Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

26.0 Supplies & Materials 57 0 0 57

31.0 Equipment 19 0 0 19

32.0 Lands & Structures 10 0 0 10

41.0 Grants, Subsidies, &

Contributions 29 0 0 29

99.9 Total, Direct 4701 654 4 41 699 Reimbursable:

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 1 0 0 1 11.5 Other Personnel Compensation 1 0 0 1 11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 2 0 0 2

21.0 Travel & Transportation of Persons 1 0 0 1 25.2 Other Services 19 0 0 19

25.4 Operation and maintenance of

facilities 1 0 0 1 25.5 Research and development

contracts 5 0 0 5

26.0 Supplies & Materials 2 0 0 2

31.0 Equipment 4 0 0 4

99.9 Total, Reimbursable 30 34 0 0 0 30 34

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1125-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.02 Wildland Fire Preparedness 304 273 282

00.03 Fire Suppression Operations 395 161 195

00.04 Other Operations 252 265 224

00.91 Total direct program 951 699 701

09.01 Reimbursable program 15 48 30

10.00 Total obligations 966 747 731

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 119 121 82

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 724 688 732

22.10 Resource available from recoveries of prior year obligations 21 20 20

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-1110] 5 0 0

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-5033] 6 0 0

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-1612] 5 0 0 22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-5020] 14 0 0

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-1039] 95 0 0

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-5035] 61 0 0

22.20 Unobligated balance transferred from other accounts [14-2301] 37 0 0

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 1087 829 834

23.95 Total New obligations -966 -747 -731 24.40 Unobligated balance carried, end of year 121 82 103 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary: 40.00 Appropriation 678 654 699

42.00 Transferred from other accounts [14-1612] 12 0 0

42.00 Transferred from other accounts [14-5020] 5 0 0

43.00 Appropriation (total discretionary) 695 654 699

Spending authority from offsetting collections: Discretionary: 68.00 Offsetting collections (cash) 33 34 34

68.10 From Federal sources: Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources [unexpired] -4 0 0

68.90 Spending authority from offsetting collections (total discretionary) 29 34 34

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Identification code:

14-1125-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

estimate

70.00 Total new budget authority (gross) 724 688 732 Change in obligated balances: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 248 279 246

73.10 Total new obligations 966 747 731 73.20 Total outlays (gross) -918 -760 -718 73.45 Recoveries of prior year obligations -21 -20 -20 74.00 Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal Sources 4 0 0

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 279 246 239

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 537 472 502

86.93 Outlays from discretionary balances 381 288 216

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 918 760 718

Offsets: Against gross budget authority and outlays: 88.00 Offsetting collections (cash) from Federal sources 33 34 34

Against gross budget authority only: 88.95 Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources

[unexpired] -4 0 0 Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 695 654 699

90.00 Outlays 885 726 684

Additional net budget authority and outlays to cover cost of fully accruing

retirement 90.00 Budget authority 13 13 16 90.00 Outlays 13 13 16 These numbers have been updated since MAX, as better information was made available.

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Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1125-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct obligations Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent. 82 86 89

11.3 Other than full-time permanent 17 17 17

11.5 Other personnel compensation 52 26 26

11.5 Special personal service payments 17 9 9

11.9 Total personnel compensation 168 138 141

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 34 25 26

21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 17 11 11 22.0 Transportation of things 9 5 5

23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities and miscellaneous charges 5 3 3

24.0 Printing and reproduction 0 1 1 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 3 3 3

25.2 Other services 146 97 96

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Government

accounts 22 22 22

25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 4 4 4

25.5 Research and development contracts 7 7 7

25.6 Medical care 1 1 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 3 3 3

26.0 Supplies and materials 63 42 42

31.0 Equipment 12 8 8

32.0 Land and structures 9 6 6

41.0 Grants, subsidies and contributions 19 12 12

99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations 523 388 391

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1125-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Allocation Account: Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent. 60 63 64

1 1 .3 Other than full-time permanent 12 13 13

1 1 .5 Other personnel compensation 41 21 21

1 1 .8 Special personal services payments 51 25 25

1 1.9 Total personnel compensation 164 122 123

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 25 20 20

21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 14 10 10

22.0 Transportation of things 4 3 3

23.3 Communications, utilities and miscellaneous charges 25 17 17

25.2 Other services 116 77 76

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Gov’t accounts 12 12 12

25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 2 2 2

26.0 Supplies and materials 20 15 15

31.0 Equipment 18 11 11 32.0 Land and structures 6 4 4

41.0 Grants, subsidies and contributions 24 17 17

99.0 Subtotal, Allocation Account 430 311 311 Reimbursable obligations Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.9 Total personnel compensation 2 2 2

21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 25.2 Other services 1 33 15

25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 1 25.5 Research and development contracts 5 5 5

26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2

31.0 Equipment 3 4 4

99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 15 48 30

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Identification code: 2002 2003 2004

14-1125-0-1 -302 actual request estimate

99.99 Total, new obligations 968 747 732 These numbers have been updated since MAX, as better information was made available.

Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-1125-0-1-302 2001

actual 2002

enacted 2003

estimate

Direct program:

Full-time equivalent employment 2673 2722 2722 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 1885 1919 1919 FTE commercial (civilian) 788 803 803

Reimbursable program:

Full-time equivalent employment 31 30 30 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 22 21 21 FTE commercial (civilian) 9 9 9

Note: Personnel Summary includes BLM numbers only Analysis of Budgetary Resources for 2004 E UDGET JUSTIFICATION 2002

Actual

2003

Policy Estimate 2004 Request

lnc(+)/ Dec(-) from 2003 BA Available for Obligation: Appropriation 678,421 653,754 698,725 44,971 Net BA transfers 16,573 0 0 0

Unobligated balance, Start of year 119,133 121,313 82,067 -39,246 Recoveries of Prior Year Obligations 20,550 20,000 20,000 0

Transfers to/from Other Accounts 223,438 0 0 0 Spending authority from offsetting collections (gross) 32,659 34,000 34,000 0 Minus uncollected customer payments from Federal sources -3,831 0 0 0 Emergency Authorization Reprogrammings 0 0 0 0 Replenishment Supplemental 0 0 0 0

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2002

Actual

2003

Policy Estimate 2004 Request

lnc(+)/ Dec(-) from 2003

Total BA Available 1,086,943 829,067 834,792 5,725 Less Obligations 965,630 747,000 731,000 -16,000

Unobligated balance, End of year 121,313 82,067 103,792 21,725 FTE [including FTEs associated with allocations] 4,647 4,701 4,701 0

Activity: Reimbursable program [included in amounts

above] BA Available for Obligation Appropriation 32,659 34,000 34,000 0 Minus uncollected customer payments from Federal sources -3,831 0 0 0

Unobligated balance, Start of year 7,014 21,425 7,425 -14,000

Total BA Available 35,842 55,425 41,425 -14,000 Less Obligations 14,417 48,000 30,000 -18,000

Unobligated balance, End of year 21,425 7,425 11,425 4,000 FTE 31 30 30 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Central Hazardous Materials Fund

Appropriation Language Sheet

For necessary expenses of the Department of the Interior and any

of its component offices and bureaus for the remedial action, including associated activities, of hazardous waste substances,

pollutants, or contaminants pursuant to the Comprehensive

Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), $9,978,000, to remain available

until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, sums recovered from or paid by a party in advance of or as

reimbursement for remedial action or response activities conducted by the Department pursuant to section 107 or 113(f) of such Act, shall be credited to this account, to be available until expended

without further appropriation: Provided further, That such sums

recovered from or paid by any party are not limited to monetary payments and may include stocks, bonds or other personal or real property, which may be retained, liquidated, or otherwise disposed

of by the Secretary and which shall be credited to this account.

Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page V -
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Authorizations

The Comprehensive

Environmental Response, Compensation and

Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments

and Reauthorization Act of

1986 (42 U.S.C. 9601-9673)

Provides for liability, risk assessment, compensation, emergency

response, and cleanup (including the cleanup of inactive sites) for hazardous substances. It requires Federal agencies to report sites where hazardous wastes are or have been stored, treated, or disposed, and requires responsible parties, including Federal

agencies, to clean up releases of hazardous substances.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

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Activity: Central Hazardous Materials Fund

Activity Summary

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Activity Description

The Department continues to face major demands regarding the cleanup of hazardous

substance releases on its lands, principally from mining, onshore oil and gas wells, landfills, agricultural activities, and from continued Illegal dumping of industrial, agricultural, drug lab, or other wastes that pose a threat of potentially hazardous substance releases. This appropriation provides funding to conduct response actions, remedial investigations and

feasibility studies, and cleanups at sites where hazardous substances have been released, as

defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, for which the Department is the lead agency or may be liable. Funding from this account may not used to clean up releases of petroleum, solid waste, or wastes designated as State special wastes (e.g., fluorescent tubes, electronics), because these are not defined under CERCLA as hazardous substances. Funds are appropriated to the BLM and are made available by

allocation to the other participating bureaus. The BLM performs the budgeting and financial management operations for the account. Funds will be used only for response and remedial activities, including site maintenance and

monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the remedial action. Funding is not intended to be

used for the payment of judgments or the settlements of claims. In his decision of November

29, 1993, the Comptroller General of the U.S. held that litigative awards against the U.S. to reimburse claimants for the Government’s share of response costs and natural resource damages paid or payable under CERCLA, are payable from the permanent, indefinite Judgment

Fund appropriation created by 31 U.S.C.§1304 (1988), to the same extent as other litigative awards against the U.S. From inception of the Central Hazardous Materials Fund in 1995 through 2003, the Department

has obtained an estimated $132 million from cost-shared, cost-recovered, and in-kind work

contributed by other responsible parties. During this same period, the Department received $87

million in Central Hazardous Materials Fund appropriations. Thus, for those projects with

Potentially Responsible Parties, the opportunity exists to leverage appropriated dollars by

involving PRPs in site cleanup or by having PRPs reimburse the Department. These leveraged

funds can, in turn, make more appropriated funds available for initiating cleanup at other sites Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page V - 4
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications where PRPs do not exist and for monitoring of remediation-completed sites. The number of Bureau-nominated sites will continue to increase as bureaus address their inventory of contaminated sites. The Central Hazmat Fund is managed to accomplish the following:

• Protect public health and safety relative to uses and activities on Department lands and

facilities.

• Initiate and complete response, remediation, and subsequent maintenance and monitoring phases efficiently.

• Provide a central Departmental account to accomplish or contribute to response actions such as remedial investigation and feasibility studies and the cleanup of hazardous

substance release sites.

• Bring greater consistency, direction, and coordination to the Department’s hazardous

materials management program.

• Improve Departmental oversight of contaminated site cleanups, and the subsequent

monitoring and maintenance of remedial actions, to achieve cost-effective and timely response actions.

• Facilitate the optimal, cost-effective distribution of the Department’s remediation resources

for the Department’s contaminated sites.

• Conduct hazardous material cleanup activities and the subsequent maintenance and

monitoring of the remedial actions in a manner consistent with the National Contingency

Plan (40 CFR 300) and with bureau land use and management plan objectives.

• Pursue aggressive cost recovery and cost-sharing actions with the parties responsible for contaminating Federal land. Criteria - The Department’s highest priorities for remediation are assessed using five criteria:

• Identified risk to human health and the environment.

• Utilization of innovative and/or accelerated approaches or technology.

• Involvement of other PRPs in cost sharing.

• National Priorities List status (NPL - The U.S. EPA’s list of highly contaminated sites).

• Legal risk to the Department for fines and penalties if action is not taken. Legal risk may

result from: the existence of Federal or State judicial orders to clean up a site; statutory time frames that require mandatory compliance; or the existence of orders from States or EPA or a formal agreement among the Department, regulators, and/or potentially responsible

parties. To control legal risk at sites where NPL status is pending, or where response actions can or need to be taken, the Department may undertake voluntary response action. 2004 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 2004 budget request for the Central Hazardous Materials Fund is $9,978,000.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Department will continue cleanup or oversight at sites where work has progressed over

several years, including those at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois (FWS); Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio (NPS); Valley Forge National Historic Park in Pennsylvania (NPS); Lee Acres Landfill in New Mexico (BLM); and Sheep Dip Vats in Arizona

(BIA). Work also will continue at sites initiated in 2002, including those at Prime Hook NWR in Delaware (FWS); Poplar Point - Architect of the Capitol in the District of Columbia (NPS); Fort Egbert Dump in Alaska (BLM); and Wapato Irrigation in Washington (BIA). Program Management - In 2004, the Department will continue its emphasis on improving

project management and cost oversight of projects receiving Central Hazmat Fund support.

Utilizing the services of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Construction Management Group, each

project will be evaluated and a detailed project cost estimate prepared. The initial phase of this cost estimation re-engineering process was completed in 2001. The Department also will re- evaluate its priority projects such as the Crab Orchard NWR on an annual basis to ensure

project progress and efficient use of project funds. In addition to preparing cost estimates, the CMG is developing a CHF project schedule to track project progress and funds expended. The

schedule will be updated annually to include new projects and to reflect existing project progress. The Department’s continued work with the Department of Justice on the pursuit of PRPs will help to standardize record keeping among bureaus. Improved record keeping and project management will enhance the Department’s efforts to recover costs and to engage in cost- sharing partnerships with PRPs. Furthermore, the Department also will continue to keep tight controls on the administrative overhead of the CHF. In 2004, it is anticipated that payment from

the CHF for overhead will be only five percent. In other words, 95 cents of every CHF dollar will go directly to the field to address Departmental cleanup obligations and to address PRP

partnerships or other forms of engagement.

Individual bureaus will continue to operate the remainder of their hazardous materials programs

from other funding sources. Activities such as conducting preliminary assessments and site inspections, compliance assessments, emergency responses, cleaning-up hazardous materials other than CERCLA hazardous substances, and general non-CERCLA response training are

not considered CERCLA response actions, and are outside the scope of the CHF and are not funded by the CHF. Cost Recovery - The Department will continue to conduct cleanups and to pursue legal action against responsible parties; in part, because the CHF is authorized to receive recovered costs. Currently, the CHF is supporting three attorneys who work to recover past costs for sites where

remediation is underway or completed, and to establish cost-sharing partnerships with PRPs

whenever possible, an approach that is more cost-effective than relying solely on litigation. The

goal is to obtain agreements with PRPs, where feasible, before remediation is implemented in order to reduce the up-front costs to taxpayers and the Department. While the engagement of parties associated with the contamination of Departmental lands is increasingly successful, growing numbers of sites needing cleanup are being identified. The rise

in supported projects from nine in 1995 to 39 in 2002 is illustrative of this growth.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments resulting from Central Hazmat Fund funding included the

following:

• Seven new projects were added in 2002: Ft. Egbert Dump in Alaska (BLM); Veta Grande

Mill in Nevada (BLM); Prime Hook NWR in Delaware; Wapato Irrigation in Washington (BIA); Poplar Point/AOC in DC (NPS); Topock in California (USBR, BLM, FWS); Palmerton Zinc in Pennsylvania (NPS); and Matheson Mill in California (USBR, BLM).

• The Department’s enforcement activities associated with the contamination of the Krejci site

in the Cuyahoga National Park, Ohio resulted in the recovery of $20 million in past response

costs in 2002. Bureau representatives of the CHF have identified criteria by which

recovered dollars can be effectively utilized: 1) recovered dollars will be spent to accelerate

the completion of projects already receiving funding from the CHF that have had a final remedial or removal action selected, and 2) recovered dollars will be spent on projects that have diligently pursued cost-avoidance or cost-recovery activities.

• Cleanups were completed at five projects: Mosby Refinery in Montana (BLM); Klamath Marsh NWR in Oregon (FWS); Government Hill in Alaska (USGS); Fort Sumter NHS in South Carolina (NPS); and Nabesna Mine in Alaska (NPS). The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that will continue to be funded by the CHF:

• Cuyahoga NP - Krejci Dump (OH): After consultation and negotiation, major PRPs at the site have agreed to conduct the cleanup of the contamination at the old dump site for an

estimated cost savings to the Department of over $28 million. The Department will monitor

the progress of the cleanup to ensure its efficacy.

• Crab Orchard NWR (IL): The existing cost sharing agreements with PRPs have resulted in a

cost savings of over $30 million. Additional cost sharing agreements are anticipated in 2003.

• Phosphate Mines (ID): Under State leadership, BLM and BIA are partners with the phosphate mining companies and other Federal agencies in the ongoing studies of possible selenium contamination. The cost savings are estimated to reach $10 million.

• Valley Forge NHS (PA): After consultation among NPS, the Department, and the State of Pennsylvania, the State has begun remedial investigation studies at the site. This effort by

the State will result in a cost savings of $1 million. € Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page V- 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments utilizing CHF funding will include:

• Negotiating settlements at five projects: Manning Canyon in Utah (BLM), Lee Acres Landfill

in New Mexico (BLM), Crab Orchard NWR in Illinois (FWS), Harding Landfill in the Great Swamp NWR in New Jersey (FWS), and Sachuest NWR in Rhode Island (FWS).

• Completing cleanups at four sites: Prime Hook NWR in Delaware (FWS), Manning Canyon

in Utah (BLM), Red Devil Mine in Alaska (BLM), and Tyro Mill in Arizona (BLM)

Recovering past costs, anticipated to exceed $4.5 million. Cost-sharing is anticipated to save the Department another $4 million. The following table summarizes the planned work on projects that have been recommended for funding in 2003. Many of these projects will continue to be active in 2004.

Bureau Project Planned 2003 Activities BIA Tar Creek, OK (NPL) NPL site. Lead, cadmium and other heavy metals in tailings. Idaho Phosphate Mines Large regional selenium cleanup under State lead. Mostly USFS

lands with some public and tribal lands. Sheep Dip Vats, AZ Pesticide contaminated soils. EPA and tribal priority. Remediation

ongoing. Wapato Irrigation, WA PCB cleanup on BIA facility. Additional work may be needed to address hazardous substance releases. BLM

Atlas Asbestos, CA (NPL) Delisted NPL site. DOI involvement is long-term monitoring of remedy.

Ute-Ulay Mill, CO High levels of heavy metals in tailings and soil. Work last year

delayed due to cleanup on adjacent lands. Tyro Mill, AZ High levels of cyanide, arsenic and lead in tailings and mine

wastes. Remedy completion anticipated in 2003.

Idaho Phosphate Mines Large regional selenium cleanup under State lead. Mostly USFS

lands with some public and tribal lands. Lee Acres Landfill, NM (NPL) Closed landfill. ROD pending. Site is undergoing natural

attenuation. Pine Creek Mines, ID (NPL) Included in Lower Coeur d’Alene NPL site. Continued remediation

of heavy metals in mine tailings. Tybo Mill Site, NV*

Mill site impoundment with severe acid mine drainage mobilizing

arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc. Drainage improvements and

capping. Rip Van Winkle Mine, NV* High levels of heavy metals and arsenic in add forming mine

wastes. PRP search to be conducted. Norse Windfall Mill Site, NV*

Shallow groundwater with abandoned process chemicals and

breached heap leach. Chemicals of concern are mercury, cyanide,

arsenic and heavy metals. Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page V - 8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Bureau Project Planned 2003 Activities Murtaugh Landfill, ID Closed landfill. Long-term maintenance and monitoring of the in- place remedy. Manning Canyon, UT

High levels of arsenic and heavy metals in tailings and soil. Clean- up initiated in August 2002. Remedy will include stabilization of mine tailings. Yerington Mine, NV Remediation of open pit copper mine. Active engagement of PRP,

U.S. EPA, tribal interests and State. Project at beginning stages. Black Rock Mine, CA High levels of cyanide and lead in tailings and mine wastes. Red Devil Mine, AK Mercury mine cleanup. Adjacent village and use of site by children

is of concern. Caselton Tailings, NV Heavy metals in tailings. Work delayed last year to explore

feasibility of mining company-proposed tailings reprocessing.

Hillside Mine, AZ Tailings and mine wastes high in arsenic and other heavy metals. Veta Grande Mill, NV Release of cyanide and heavy metals into groundwater.

Ft. Egbert Dump, AK

Closed landfill. Industrial and chemical wastes. Studies to be conducted to identify required remediation. PRP investigation to be

completed. FWS

Crab Orchard NWR, IL (NPL) NPL site. Former Illinois Ordnance plant. 7 OUs. PCBs,

explosives, solvents, heavy metals. Largest CHF project. Active PRP negotiations. Heinz-Tinicum NWR, PA

(NPL)* Closed landfill. Private PRPs are conducting RI/FS. Sachuest NWR, Rl Closed landfill on the ocean. Lead release. Active negotiations

with local government to share remediation costs. State priority. Prime Hook NWR, DE Lead contamination from adjacent private gun club. Hot spot

remediation. PRP analysis. NPS Cuyahoga Valley NP

(Krejd Dump), OH

Major industrial waste dump. Heavy metals, PCBs, solvents. Oversight by the Department of cleanup to be conducted by private

parties.

• Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS, MT

(NPL)

Park and other public lands are contaminated with arsenic, lead, copper, zinc and cadmium. Park is coordinating cleanup needs

with U.S. EPA. NPS and BLM working together. Grand Canyon NP (Orphan

Mine), AZ

Abandoned uranium mine. Radionuclide and heavy metals release. Negotiating with PRP to remediate site. Valley Forge NP, PA Large quantities of asbestos and other hazardous substances. Agreement for State to do site studies.

El Dorado Mine, CA Mercury contaminated mill site cleanup. No viable PRPs.

Momingstar Mine, CA Abandoned heap leach. Cyanide and heavy metals release. Remediation of heap pile. USBR Matheson Mill, CA Adjacent to Iron Mountain NPL site. Arsenic and lead mobilized by

acid mine drainage. Topock, CA Gas pipeline compressor station. Chrome VI released on adjacent DOI lands. PRP conducting cleanup.

'Site is new in 2003.

Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page VBureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications (I

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

• ,

' -“r • Budget Changes

’ ; *>*

Request (+/-) $(000) 9,978 0 FTE 6 0 The 2004 budget request for the Central Hazardous Materials is $9,978,000 and 6 FTE, no

program change from the 2003 requested level. Central Hazardous Materials Fund Performance Summary

Within the Department’s draft Strategic Plan for 2003 - 2008, cleanup activities conducted

under the auspices of the Central Hazardous Materials Fund fall within the Resource Protection

mission. The Central Hazardous Materials Fund program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by restoring and maintaining proper

functioning condition of watersheds and landscapes. The current draft of the Strategic Plan

identifies “percent of known contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed land” as the

intermediate goal. The intermediate goal needs further development and more specific measures of performance beyond that goal, are being identified, consistent with the National Contingency Plan. Primary Outputs funded by this activity Measure

2002

Actual 2003Planned 2004 Proposed

Response Actions Completed

5 5 2

Investigations and

Oversight of Potentially Responsible Parties (#)

6 4 4

Projects Completed, but in Long-Term Monitoring (#) 11 13 15

Settlements and Agreements with PRPs (#) 2 2 3

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Summary of Requirements of Budget authority by Object Class (Million $)

2003 Uncontrollable & Program 2004 Request Related Changes Changes Request

Object Class FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Direct: 11.1 Full-Time Permanent 1 1 25.2 Other Services 9 9

99.9 Total, Direct 6 10 0 0 0 0 6 10

Allocation Account

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 0

25.2 Other Services 0

39.9 Total, Allocation Account 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1121-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Remedial Actions 11 17 18

10.00 Total obligations 11 17 18

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year. 10 30 23

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 30 10 10

22.10 Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations 0 0 0 23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 40 40 33

23.95 New obligations -11 -17 -18 24.99 Unobligated balance available, end of year 30 23 15 New budget authority (gross), detail: Current authority: 40.00 Appropriation 10 10 10

Discretionary 68.00 Spending authority from offsetting collections: Offsetting collections (cash) 20 0 0

70.00 Total new budget authority (gross) 30 10* 10* Change in obligated balances: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 10 13 18

73.10 Total new obligations 11 17 18

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -8 -12 -17

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 13 18 19

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 6 5 5

86.93 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 7 12 Section V- Central Hazardous Materials Fund Page V - 11
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-1121-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

87.00 Total outlays, gross 8 12 17

Offsets 89.45 Against gross budget authority and outlays

Offsetting collection (cash) from:

Offsetting governmental collections (from non-Federal sources) 20 0 0

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 10 10 10 90.00 Outlays -12 12 17

*Does not include small, anticipated recoveries from responsible parties that are not yet known. Object Classification (Million $)

V T. ; <'***• l . .1 .

' Identification code:

14-1121-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct Obligations: 12.5 Other services 1 1 1 Reimbursable Obligations: 22.5 Other services 0 6 7

29.9 Subtotal, Obligations, Reimbursable Obligations 0 6 7

Allocation Account:

31.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 2 2 2

32.5 Other services 8 8 8

39.90 Subtotal, Obligations, Allocation Account 10 10 10

99.9 Total, new obligations 11 17 18 Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-1121-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct: 10.01 Civilian Full-time equivalent employment 6 6 6

10.09 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 4 4 4

10.19 FTE commercial (civilian) 2 2 2

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Construction

Appropriation Language Sheet

For construction of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, trails, and appurtenant facilities, $10,976,000, to remain available until expended.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Appropriation Language Citations

For construction of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, trails, and appurtenant facilities, $10,976,000 to remain available until expended. 43 U.S.C. 1701 etseq., 43 U.S.C. 1762. 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended,

provides for the public lands to be generally retained in Federal ownership; for periodic and

systematic inventory of the public lands and their resources; for a review of existing withdrawals and classifications; for establishing comprehensive rules and regulations for administering

public lands statutes; for multiple use management on a sustained yield basis; for protection of

scientific, scenic, historical, ecological, environmental, air and atmospheric, water resource, and

archaeological values; for receiving fair market value for the use of the public lands and their resources; for establishing uniform procedures for any disposal, acquisition, or exchange; for protecting areas of critical environmental concern; and for recognizing the Nation's need for domestic sources of minerals, food, timber, and fiber from the Public Lands, including implementation of the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970. 43 U.S.C. 1762 provides for the construction, and maintenance of roads within and near public lands that will permit economic timber harvesting and at the same time meet the requirements

for protection, development, and management for utilization of other resources.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.) 43 U.S.C. 1762

Authorizations

Authorizes the management of the public lands on a multiple-use

basis.

Provides for the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of roads

within and near public lands that will permit economic timber

harvesting and at the same time meet the requirements for protection, development, and management utilization of other

resources.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of

• Uncontrollabl e &

Related Program 2004 Inc(+) 2002 2003 Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Comparison Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003 by Activity/ Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount Construction 8 13,076 9 10,976 0 0 0 0 9 10,976 0 0

Construction 8 13,076 9 10,976 0 0 0 0 9 10,976 0 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Construction

Subactivity Summary ($000)

Uncontrollable

• -

' - - -

' ~

" & lnc(+)

- -

' Related Program 2004 Dec(-)

- 2002 2003 Changes Changes Budget from

Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request 2003

Subactivity Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Construction 5 13,076 10,976 0 0 10,976 0 FTE 8 9 0 0 9 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for Construction is $10,976,000 and 9 FTE.

This program supports managing outdoor recreation, reducing threats to public health and

safety, and protecting the public’s economic investments. Funds are used for construction of

facilities that are essential to BLM’s mission and to replace or reconstruct existing roads, trails, bridges, recreation and administrative facilities, and buildings. During the past decade, the

public uses of BLM-administered public lands, resources, and facilities have grown dramatically as a result of population growth and changing demographics in the West. In response to these changes, BLM is requesting funds to address its most critical needs. All construction is conducted in compliance with Federal

accessibility requirements for the disabled.

Safety needs and increased public use resulted in the replacement of the Four Mile bridge in Nevada.

Approximately half of the 2004 Construction

projects are currently or will be recreation fee

sites once the construction work is completed.

Recreation fees do not generate enough

revenue to recover capital investment costs. Currently all of our recreation sites require some

sort of subsidy for maintenance. However,

recreation fees will increase once the improvements are completed. In 2003, BLM will establish a national fee committee to address Bureau consistency in setting fees for specific types of amenities. This team will also set minimum fees in order to do a better job of consistently recouping a larger portion of the maintenance costs.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

In order to determine its highest priority construction needs, the BLM has developed a Five-Year

Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement plan. This Five-Year Plan lays out the proposed construction projects in annual increments. Proposed projects are prioritized on the

basis of critical health and safety issues, resource protection, mission support, and compliance.

All eligible line item construction projects are ranked according to the Department’s Attachment G ranking criteria. • Critical Health and Safety Deferred Maintenance Need (CHSdm). 10 Points - A

facility deferred maintenance need that poses a serious threat to public or employee

safety or health.

• Critical Health and Safety Capital Improvement Need (CHSci). 9 Points - A

condition that poses a serious threat to public or employee safety or health and can only be reasonably abated by the construction of some capital improvement.

• Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance Need (CRPdm). 7 Points - A

facility deferred maintenance need that poses a serious threat to natural or cultural resources.

• Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Need (CRPci). 6 Points - A

condition that poses a serious threat to natural or cultural resources.

• Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Need (CMdm). 5 Points - A facility deferred maintenance need that poses a serious threat to a bureau’s ability to carry out its assigned mission. For the most part, the Service’s mission is related to Critical Resource Protection.

• Compliance and Other Deferred Maintenance Need (C&OCM). 3 Points - A facility deferred maintenance need that will improve public or employee safety, health, or

accessibility; compliance with codes, standards, laws, complete unmet programmatic needs and mandated programs; protection of natural or cultural resources or to a

bureau’s ability to carry out its assigned mission. Needs identified under this category

should be coded to enable retrieval of those needs addressing health, safety,

accessibility, and other code compliance requirements.

• Other Capital Improvement Need (OCI). 1 Point - The construction of a new facility or

the expansion or rehabilitation of an existing facility to accommodate a change of function or new mission requirements. Based on the weighting factors accompanying each category of facilities maintenance and

capital improvement need, projects are scored with the total for a project not exceeding a weighted score of 1 000. This plan is subject to review and adjustment over time based on funding levels and changing

situations. As part of the 2004 budget submission, a companion document will be provided to Congress presenting the current Five-Year Plan. The following table lists the construction

projects that will be initiated in 2004:

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2004 Construction Projects

Priority State Project Name

Requested Funding

($000s)

1 Colorado Jacques Access Reconstruction and Stabilization $102

2 Wyoming Scab Creek Road and Campground 238

3 Idaho Mackay Recreation Site, Phase II 751 4 Nevada Sand Basin Road Reconstruction, Phase II 545

5 Arizona Agua Fria and Sonoran Desert Vault Toilets 147

6 California Dumont Dunes Toilets 100

7 Utah Grouse Creek Culinary Water System 170

8 Idaho Cove Recreation Site, Phase II 478

9 California Dove Spring and Jawbone Canyon Sanitation 116

10 Idaho Lucile Recreation Site 382

11 Colorado Bridgeport Bridge 436

12 Utah Butterfield Wild Horse Facility 112

13 Colorado Collegiate Peaks Overlook Construction 172

14 Oregon Roseburg Multi-Purpose Facility 1,051 15 Oregon Spring Recreation Site 116

16 Utah Temple Mountain Campground 158

17 Colorado Gunnison Gorge NCA Boat Ramps and Fishing Access 414

18 Wyoming Reconstruct Road #1301 253

19 Utah Red Mountain/Stienaker/Red Fleet Trail 162 20 Wyoming Sand Dunes Road and Recreation Site 227

21 Colorado Espinosa Gulch Road 157 22 Utah Pelican Lake Boat Ramp 108 23 Oregon Minam and Rome Launch Sites, Living Quarters and

Office Replacement 1,585 24 Idaho Egin Lakes Access Campground Expansion, Phase II 1,005 25 New Mexico Valley of Fire Recreation Area 289

26 California South Dunes Operations Center, Phase 1 450

27 Colorado Gunnison Gorge NCA Off-Highway Vehicle Staging Area 246

28 Colorado Bangs Canyon RMA Resource Protection 109 29 Utah Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, Phase 1 445

30 Arizona Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, Phase 1 452

Bureau-wide Total $10,976

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications o

2002 Program Performance/Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Construction program included the following:

State Number of Construction Projects Funding

($000) Project Status (EOY2001)

California 1 Project Initiated $100 100% of projects in planning and A&E status Colorado 1 Project Initiated 212 1 00% of projects currently under contract Idaho 1 Project Initiated 765 100% of projects currently under construction Montana 2 Projects Initiated 5,400 100% of projects in planning and A&E status Nevada 2 Projects Initiated 2,200 50% of projects currently under contract 50% of projects in planning and A&E status Oregon 4 Projects Initiated 1,899 25% of projects currently under contract 75% of projects in planning and A&E status Wyoming 1 Project Initiated 2,500 100% of projects currently under construction Bureau-wide $13,076 Projects currently under construction - 17%

Projects currently under contract - 25%

Projects in planning and A&E status - 58%

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments for construction include the following:

State Number of Construction Projects Funding

($000) Alaska 1 Construction Project Planned $262

Arizona 8 Construction Projects Planned 2,745

California 1 Construction Project Planned 267

Colorado 5 Construction Projects Planned 932

Idaho 3 Construction Projects Planned 1,267 Nevada 1 Construction Project Planned 65 Oregon 5 Construction Projects Planned 2,315

Utah 6 Construction Projects Planned 1,204 Wyoming 5 Construction Projects Planned 1,919 Bureau-wide $10,976

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan, 2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 1 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

1 -

. Project Title: Jacques Access Reconstruction and Stabilization Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Jacques Road

Region/Area/District: Kremmling Congressional District: 2 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project Description: This project will stabilize, reconstruct, and gravel 1 .25 miles of public access road and parking area for 10 tc 1 5 vehicles plus horse trailers. Project Need/Benefit: The BLM recent y acquired public access to an area along Highway 40

s leads to quality public recreation opportunities that

liking, hunting, and horseback riding. The existing

snts of excessively steep grades (over 1 2 percent on

sustained grades of 10-12 percent) and inadequate

-osion and sedimentation of the adjacent drainage,

especially for vehicles trailering horses to the trailhead. eives its primary use, the combination of steep grades

loss of traction and create a serious safety hazard for slope off of the road. Faced with these road conditions, 0 and cause another traffic hazard. There is very little distances are limited, and highway traffic travels at high

3a.

existing road surface,

culverts.

near Drowsy Water Creek. The acces

include backpacking, wildlife viewing,

native-surface access road has segme

segments of several hundred feet with drainage structures that are causing ei These segments are a safety concern, During wet periods, when the road reo and slick native road surfaces cause a

trucks and trailers given the steep side users frequently park along Highway 4

space on the highway shoulders, sight speeds through this posted 65 mph are Deferred maintenance - reshaping the

Capital Improvement - aggregate and

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Rankina Cateaories: Identify the Dercent of the project that is in the following categories of need. Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

provement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance ed Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

1 Improvement

20 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred k 80 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Im % Critical Resource Protection Deferr % Critical Resource Protection Capita Capital Asset Plannina Exhibit 300 Ana ysis Required: Total Project Score: 920

No

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestl: $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 102.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 20,000 20

Capital Improvement Work: $ 82,000 80

Total: $ 102,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Fundina FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

$

$ 102.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

1/10/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes G

C

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 2 : Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Scab Creek Road and Campground Phase II Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Scab Creek Road and Campground

Region/Area/District: Pinedale Congressional District: 1 State: Wyoming

Project Justification Project Description: This is the second phase of a three-phase project to reconstruct the road

intity and size of family units. The project includes

pability toilets; building a corral; and constructing and horse trailers.

ad to a surface width of 18 feet with turnouts. The

ailhead is a single-lane road with turnouts. The road

ad surface has deteriorated to a width of 14 feet or less away and exposed oversized rocks. Cut slope failure

i pattern.

and campground and increase the qua

drilling a water well; installing larger ca

parking spaces for vehicles, campers, Phase II will reconstruct the access ro; access road to the campground and tr. was built in 1967 for local use. The ro. as the fines of aggregate have washed

has plugged and changed the drainage Phase 1 $221,000 Phase II $238,000 Phase III $180,000

Total $639,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Project Need/Benefit: The Scab Creek facilities were originally built for local use. However,

they have gained national significance as the gateway to the Bridger Wilderness. The

campground and trailhead were reconstructed in 1 985, but use has doubled since the

reconstruction and now far exceeds the capacity of the campground and other facilities at the

site. The campground, toilet facilities, water supply, trailhead, and parking areas for vehicles and camp and horse trailers do not meet the needs of the public. Increased visitor use has caused conflicts between visitors with horses and those without horses. With limited parking and corral space, campers and horses often compete for the same spots. There is no

developed water; consequently, horses and humans drink from the same springs. These

conditions result in health and safety problems at Scab Creek. Scab Creek is attracting many more non-resident visitors. Many are not familiar with driving on

single-lane mountain roads with limited sight distances. The increasing traffic includes large camp and horse trailers. Vehicles often meet on the road and one vehicle has to "hit the ditch"

to allow another to pass. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 900

No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Funding Historv: $$

$ 221.000

$ 238.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital 1 mprovement Work: $ 238 , 000 100

Total: $238,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 03 Budget: Planned Fundinq FY 04 : Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

$ 180.000

$ 639.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: / Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

1/10/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 3

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Mackay Recreation Site Phase

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Mackay Recreation Site/Reservoir

Region/Area/District: Challis Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho

Project Justification Project Description: This is the second phase of a two-phase project to renovate the

recreation site. The road system and campsite layout will be redesigned to accommodate the

larger recreational vehicles (RVs) in use today. This project will renovate the road system and

replace leaking toilets. The water system will be upgraded to potable water standards and the

old fee station will be replaced. In addition, new picnic tables, fire rings, barbeque grills, and

tent pads will be installed. Phase I $ 800,000 Phase II $ 751,000

Total $1,551,000

Project Need/Benefit: Makay is the most heavily used, year-round recreation site in Idaho. Located on the Mackay Reservoir and U.S. Highway 93, it is used by campers and fishermen as a rest stop. The site was originally developed for the smaller RVs in use years ago. Mackay cannot accommodate today’s larger RVs. The road system is narrow and hazardous. The water system breaks down frequently and

often tests positive for contaminants. The leaking toilets are most likely contaminating the groundwater and reservoir. This project will dramatically improve facility conditions and create

a recreation site that meets the expectations of a fee site. State and local government agencies are expected to offer financial assistance for this project because of their interest in stimulating tourism and diversifying the local economy.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: No

Total Project Score: 900

Project Costs and Status

$

$

$ 800.000

$ 751.000

$$ 1.551.000

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $'s %

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 751,000 100

Total: $751.000 100

Project Funding History: Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 03 Budget: 04 : Class of Estimate (circle one): ABC

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Planned Funding FY

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

1/10/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 4 PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Sand Basin Road Reconstruction Phase II Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Sand Basin Road

Region/Area/District: Winnemucca Congressional District: 2 State: Nevada

Project Justification Project Description: This project invo ves the reconstruction of 6 miles of the Sand Basin

with Knott Creek Road. The road has been surveyed

road to accommodate 2-wheel drive vehicles that pull

ts include a design speed of 30 mph, maximum

eled surface and turnouts. The design will include a

3-15 vehicles located at the Knott Creek Junction. It is

s a staging area for those people wishing to continue

Reservoir, Blue Lake, or Knott Creek Reservoir.

)

)0

Road from Gridely Lake to the junction and will be designed as a BLM system

travel trailers. The key design elemen

sustained grades of 10 percent, a grav

turn around and parking facilities for 1( assumed the parking area will serve a: over existing jeep trails to either Onion Phase 1 - Design $ 79.00C Phase II - Construction $545,00C

Total $624,00

Project Need/Benefit: This road is un;safe for travel when wet or even when the surface is dry

sidents have occurred during the past 5 years involving

i road is a native surface 10-foot to 14-foot road with laces are over 20 percent and with no cross drainage, o this area is in high demand and the existing road does

ds. Northern Nevada offers limited opportunities for

jntly, the improved access provided by this project will njoyment of the available water and recreational

if vehicles are pulling trailers. Many ini stranded and overturned vehicles. Thf

little or no drainage. Some grades in p The road is a priority because access t not meet BLM’s minimum road standar

water-related recreation and, consequt

afford more opportunity for the public e resources in the Winnemucca District. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the Droiect that is in the followina cateaories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: Total Project Score: 900 No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$$ 79.000 $ 545.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $545,000 100

Total: $545,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 03 Budget: Planned Fundinq FY 04 : Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): _2/04

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

$

$ 624.000

Dates: Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 5 Planned Funding FY 2004 —

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Agua Fria and Sonoran Desert Vault Toilets Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Phoenix Field Office

Region/Area/District: Phoenix Congressional District: 3 State: Arizona

Project Justification Project Description: This project will i nstall six CXT precast concrete vault toilets at high

n the Agua Fria and Sonoran Desert National

within the jurisdiction of BLM's Phoenix Field Office.

visitor use back country locations withi Monuments and on other public lands

Project Need/Benefit: Phoenix is on c f the fastest growing urban areas in the U.S. area is outpacing the population growth. The two newly

ttracting visitors from across the country. The Agua Fria nts along with other popular public land destinations are

ix metropolitan area. iespread sanitation problems. Visitors and BLM

jred with toilet paper and human waste. Many of these

ids. In addition to the public health hazards, water and

Fria National Monument, two in the Sonoran Desert

public lands beyond the boundaries of the National

>f the Phoenix Field Office.

Recreational use of public lands in the designated National Monuments are a and Sonoran Desert National Monume

within a two-hour drive from the Phoen

Increasing public use is reflected in wic employees are encountering areas litte areas are adjacent to washes or wetlai drainage contamination is likely. Two toilets will be installed in the Agua

National Monument, and two on other Monuments but within the jurisdiction c Revision Statement: (provided when su amitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Rankina Cateaories: Identify the Dercen : of the project that is in the following categories of need. laintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

arovement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance ed Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

1 lmnrnvampnt

% Critical Health or Safety Deferred N 100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Im % Critical Resource Protection Deferr % Critinal Rftsnurce Protection Oanita

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Capital Asset Plannincj Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 900

No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestV $’s % Project Fundina History: $

$

$

$ 147.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 147,000 100

Total: $ 147,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Fundina FY 04 : Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

$$ 147.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 6

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Dumont Dunes Toilets Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Dumont Dunes Recreation Area

Region/Area/District: Barstow Congressional District: 25 State: California Project Justification Project Description: This project will install four new vault toilets at the Dumont Dunes

Recreation Area.

Project Need/Benefit: As a result of settlement actions in response to the Center for Biological (OHV) use in other areas of the

it Dunes. The toilet facilities in the

>f use, which includes camping along

or shrub along the Amargosa River as

onal vault toilets are needed to improve

amping, OHV recreation, and other

Diversity lawsuit the restrictions on Off-Highway Vehicle

California Desert have shifted OHV recreation to Dumor

recreation area are inadequate for the increasing level c with OHV activities. Visitors are using the closest brush

a restroom, creating a public health hazard. Four additi sanitary conditions and keep Dumont Dunes clean for c outdoor activities. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Fs roject Data Sheet) Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliance&Other Deferred

intenance% Other Capital Improvement

% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Plannina Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: Total Project Score: 900

No

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Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestt: $'s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$$

$ 100.000

$

$ 100.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 100,000 100

Total: $ 100,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 7 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Grouse Creek Culinary Water System

Project Number. Unit/Facility Name: Grouse Creek Field Station

Region/Area/District: Salt Lake Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

j Project Justification Project Description: This project will drill a well and construct a culinary water system for the Grouse Creek Field Station.

Project Need/Benefit: Water supplied to the Grouse Creek Field Station by the City of Grouse

Creek has tested positive for coliform bacteria intermittently over the last 20 years. The water

is from a surface/groundwater system that is easily contaminated and positive tests are becoming more frequent. There are documented cases of individuals becoming sick from the

water. The new well and water system will be located at the BLM facility. It will have holding tanks and a reverse osmosis system to provide safe, clean drinking water to the field station. The

Grouse Creek Station is used by BLM employees and the public. The living quarters are occupied throughout the year. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories : Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: Total Project Score: 900

No

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k
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$$

$ 170.000

$

$ 170.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 170.000 100

Total: $ 170.000100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 8 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Cove Recreation Site Phase II

1 Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Cove Recreation Site

1 Region/Area/District: LSRD Congressional District: 1 State: Idaho

1 Project Justification Project Description: This is the second phase of a two-phase project to reconstruct and

e shore of the C. J. Strike Reservoir, graveling the roadways and replacing

ble water system, dump station,

facilities. Bank protection will also be

expand the Cove Recreation Site, which is located on th The work consists of realigning, reshaping, signing, and

cabanas, toilets, boat ramps, docks, camping units, pota

irrigation, landscaping, host site, and all other supporting

installed to stop erosion and siltation into the reservoir. Phase 1 $112,000 Phase II $478,000

Total $590,000

Project Need/Benefit: The C. J. Strike Reservoir was created by the C.J. Strike Dam, located on the n Site is only 15 miles from Mountain

nel and their families. m extensive use and vandalism. High

5 and causes siltation into the reservoir, i provide convenient access for the larger m is needed to provide visitors with safe

ater, and sewer is needed to maintain a

ction of Cove will create an inviting, safer,

at is visited by thousands annually. improvement work is needed to improve

sanitation, provide safe drinking water, e host. The Critical Resource Protection

Snake River south of Mountain Home, Idaho. Cove Recreatio Home Air Force Base. It is very popular with Air Force person The roadways and other facilities are in a state of disrepair fro winds create wave action that batters and erodes the shorelim The road work will improve traffic control and visitor safety anc

recreational vehicles in use today. A new potable water syste

drinking water. The setting is a very hot, dry desert. A host site with power, w

presence at the site in order to prevent vandalism. Reconstru

healthier, and more structurally sound major recreation site th« The Critical Health or Safety deferred maintenance and capita

driving conditions, separate vehicles and pedestrians, improve and establish acceptable living conditions for the recreation sit capital improvement work will preserve the reservoir.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

20_ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 60 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

20 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: No

Total Project Score: 860

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % Project Funding Historv: $

$

$ 112.000

$ 478.000

$

$ 590.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 96.000 20

Capital Improvement Work: $382,000 80

Total: $478,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 03 Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

€

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 9 Planned Funding FY 2004

• Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Dove Spring and Jawbone Canyon Sanitation Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Dove Spring and Jawbone Canyon

Region/Area/District: Ridgecrest Congressional District: 22 State: California Project Justification Project Description: This project will install four vault toilets (two at Dove Spring and two at Jawbone) along with campfire rings and destination signing within the primary staging areas used for camping and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation in the Dove Spring and Jawbone

Canyon OHV Areas.

Project Need/Benefit: Restrictions on Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use in other areas of the

California Desert have shifted OHV recreation to Dove Springs and Jawbone Canyon. There

are no toilet facilities within these two recreation areas. The result is dangerously unsanitary

conditions in areas with a rapidly growing user base.

Neither Dove Springs nor Jawbone Canyon have a formalized campground or informational / directional signs. Some users vandalize scenic boulders and outcroppings with graffiti and

"smoke clouds." A more formal campground setting is necessary for better management and

control of activities and uses. Formal facilities will enable the BLM to provide clean, organized

settings for camping and other outdoor recreation.

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - toilet facilities. Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement - campfire rings and destination signing. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories : Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

80 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

20 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: R40 No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate ("this request): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $$

$

$ 116.000

$$ 116.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 116,000 100

Total: $ 116,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 10 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Lucile Recreation Site Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Lucile Recreation Site Region/Area/District: Cottonwood Congressional District: 1 State: Idaho

Project Justification Project Description: This project will expand Lucile Rec reation Site and construct a new

celeration lanes. The expansion will :les and trailers and at least 10 buses,

n facilities, and landscaping.

access off of State Highway 95 with acceleration and de

include a parking lot capable of handling up to 100 vehic a three-lane boat ramp, new restroom and dressing roor

Project Need/Benefit: The Lower Salmon River Manaaiament Plan Revision (BLM 1998)

"gent need for additional recreation e of this site is for take-outs for ones take out at Lucile each year. The

the other by State Highway 95, the

i users must park along State Highway

d to the recreation site are deep. The

nicies, trailers, and buses parked

>e traffic congestion and safety eatedly warned BLM about this

t because it will boost the local cles parked along the highway. County Waterways Fund are possible

identified the Lucile recreation site as having the most u

facilities in the entire Salmon River Corridor. Primary us day float trips on the Salmon River. Over 30,000 boater

site is bordered on one side by the Salmon River and on main north-south highway in Idaho. Onsite parking is very limited. Close to 80 percent of the 95. The drop-offs from the highway down to the river an

highway shoulder is not wide enough for parking and ve

along the highway protrude onto the travel way and caus

hazards. The Idaho Transportation Department has rep

situation. Mitigation is urgently needed.

State and local government agencies support this projec economy and eliminate the traffic hazard caused by veh

Contributions from the State Waterways Fund and Idaho

for additional site facilities.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submittina a revised F’roject Data Sheet) Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliance&Other Deferred intenance% Other Capital Improvement

20 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance

_50_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance

30 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Plannina Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 830

No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest):$’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$$

$ 382.000

$$ 382.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 76.000 20 Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total:

Capital Improvement Work: $306,000 80

Total: $382,000 100

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 11 PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Bridgeport Bridge

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Bridgeport Bridge

Region/Area/District: Grand Junction Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project Description: This project will construct a bridge to be used by the public when walking

or horseback riding into the Dominguez Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The bridge will also be

used for vehicle river crossing by the private landowner who currently owns and uses a condemned bridge. In addition to construction of the new bridge, a parking lot and signing will be provided at the north side of the bridge for recreational public use. All construction will be

on BLM land.

Project Need/Benefit: The public is trespassing across a bridge which passed from public (BLM) to private ownership in 1974. Because the recreational draw is the Dominguez Canyon WSA, it is BLM’s responsibility to take on the management role for access. There is no other access to the WSA in the area. The bridge was first identified as unsafe in 1965 and has since been closed. However, BLM

remains in a liability position regarding this situation. The Bureau’s engineering group

performed a full engineering analysis of the bridge in 1986 and noted many serious

deficiencies. The recommendation: "Do not attempt to rehabilitate the existing Bridgeport

Bridge." If the old bridge collapses into the water, it will be a safety hazard on the navigable waters of the Gunnison River. Construction of the bridge is ranked as Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement due to the serious safety issues associated with the existing bridge or attempts to ford the Gunnison

River to reach the WSA. Construction of a parking area and signs is ranked as Other Capital Improvement.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 820

No

Project Costs and Status

Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

90 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance _10_ % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s %

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 436,000 100

Total: $ 436.000 100

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Project Funding History: Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget

Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

436.000

436.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: / Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 12 Planned Funding FY 2004 | Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Butterfield Wild Horse Facility Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Butterfield Canyon

Region/Area/District: Salt Lake Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification Project Description: This project involves the following items.

• Catwalk and swing gate modifications. The catwalk and remote controlled swing gate

will be modified so that personnel will be able to process horses without having to enter the processing area.

• New tilt squeeze chute pad and canopy. A new pad and canopy will be installed to house a new squeeze chute. (The squeeze chute will be purchased with other

funding.)

• Two new "v-mesh" paddocks. The two paddocks will be constructed to accommodate

additional horses at the facility. • New "sick pen." The "sick pen" will be built to segregate sick or injured horses while they recover.

• Gravel for floor of pens.

Project Need/Benefit:

• The catwalk and swing gate will make processing horses safer because the wranglers

will not need to get in the corral with the horses to move them from one processing

point to another.

• The tilt squeeze chute will also make it safer to work with horses, especially when

working with their feet. The new paddock areas will alleviate overcrowding at the

facility. • The “sick pen” will allow sick or injured horses to be segregated to protect them from

further injury while they recover or to prevent the transmission of illnesses to healthy horses.

• Graveling the floor of pens will make the surface less slippery and safer to clean.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) The cost estimate and ranking was reevaluated. Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

70_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

30 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: No

Total Project Score: 810

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $'s % Project Funding Historv: $

$

$

$ 112.000 $

$ 112.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $112,000 100

Total: $ 112,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 13 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Completion of Public Facilities at Collegiate Peaks

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Collegiate Peaks Overlook

Region/Area/District: Royal Gorge Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project Description: This project will: o stop commingling of pedestrian and

ates vehicles from pedestrians; and

r day use facilities were part of the een completed.

• close roads in the center of the recreation area t vehicular traffic; • create a safe parking and trail system that separ

• replace vandalized picnic sites and signs. The parking area, road improvements, signing, and othe

original 1993 plan for Collegiate Peaks but have never b

Project Need/Benefit: The existinq road and trail systenn does not separate vehicular traffic sd by vehicles and hikers damage

Is and creating a separate road and

ce damage. The picnic sites and signs

/ill be reconstructed and the signs accommodate 123,000 day use visits

a, road improvements, signing, and

most urgent safety related capital that runs through the middle of the

in the same area where other visitors

f e signs, information station, and other ee-acre area. The concentrated

etation.

rails, gate, and barriers.

abilitation of disturbed areas and road.

retaining wall. /andalized tables and signs.

from pedestrians. The unplanned roads and trails create natural resources. Closing the unplanned roads and tra

trail system will improve visitor safety and reduce resour have been vandalized over the years. The picnic sites v> replaced. The plan for Collegiate Peaks was developed in 1993 to per year, that visits the site each year. The parking are

other day use facilities have never been completed. The

improvement work involves converting the 1 /4-mile road

site into a walkway. Currently, day users drive and park walk to the vault toilets, visitor viewing shelter, interprets

facilities. Day use activities tend to cluster in a two to thr usage causes surface disturbances including loss of veg

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - parking, 1 Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance - reh

Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement - rock

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance - replacement of v Revision Statement: ( provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Ranking Categories: Identify the Dercent of the project that is in the following categories of need % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance 15 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 75 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance

5 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

5 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: No

Total Project Score: 800

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauesri: $’s % Project Funding History: $

$

$

$ 172.000 $

$ 172.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 34.000 20

Capital Improvement Work: $ 138,000 80

Total: $ 172,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 14 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source; Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Roseburg Multi-Purpose Facility Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Roseburg Multi-Purpose Facility Region/Area/District: Roseburg Congressional District: 4 State: Oregon

Project Justification Project Description: This project will construct a 4,000-square foot multi-purpose facility. It will include men's and women's showers, washrooms, changing areas and locker rooms;

electrical, mechanical and janitorial space; and storage for shower room supplies. The

building will also have a storage area for law enforcement firearms and munitions, an exercise room, and toilets and urinals.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Proiect Need/Benefit: Compliance Assessment - Safety, Health and the Environment (CASHE) finding GEC01-001 identified the lack of changing. rooms and showers as an OSHA

violation and serious safety and health concern because BLM employees are regularly exposed to chemical and biological hazards such as solvents in tree marking paint, herbicides,

ticks which transmit Lyme Disease, and poison oak which causes contact dermatitis. Documented cases of ticks and poison oak: 56 tick bites; 65 poison oak rashes (not including when poison oak was brought home to family members).

In addition to using appropriate personal protective equipment, prompt removal of contaminated and infested clothing and showering is the best method to prevent illness or

injury. Five cases of Lyme Disease have been confirmed in Douglas County in the last few

years. Lyme Disease can cause permanent disability or death. Contact dermatitis from poison oak exposure and secondary contamination leads to lost work days, reduced productivity, and

increased worker compensation costs. Whenever employees are "required by a particular standard" to wear protective clothing because of the possibility of contamination with toxic materials, OSHA requires that changing rooms equipped with storage facilities for street clothes and separate storage facilities for protective clothing be provided [29CFR

1910.141(d)(3)]. The Workers Protection Standard requires the use of protective clothing and

shower facilities for all employees who handles pesticides [40 CFR 170.250(e)].

In addition, BLM safety standards and an employee’s Job Hazard Analysis require personal

protective clothing and equipment if there is a possibility of tick bites or exposure to poison

oak, herbicides, or other toxic substances. Roseburg is the only BLM district office in western Oregon that does not provide shower facilities for its employees. Secure storage is required for firearms and munitions [BLM Manual 9260 Law Enforcement

General Orders (LEOs) dated 10/22/99, General Order 15 Part V. Section C. Paragraph 2], At present, employees working in the district complex must go to the office building to use the restrooms. Additional restroom facilities are needed for the convenience of employees.

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - showers, washrooms, changing areas, locker rooms, electrical/mechanical/janitorial space, shower room supplies storage, and law enforcement firearms and munitions storage. Other Capital Improvement - exercise room, toilets, and urinals. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

This project revises the Roseburg District Complex Warehouse proposal which included the shower and changing facilities. The warehouse will be a separate project. While the cost estimate may seem high, it reflects the geotechnical conditions at the site and

he plumbing, HVAC, and other features required in a multi-purpose facility. A foundation

nvestigation found eight feet of unconsolidated overburden soil across the entire site. Following a value analysis of several alternative locations and foundation types, the most cost

effective solution was determined to be removal of the existing soil and replacement with an

engineered fill.

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85 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance _15_ % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: No

Total Project Score: 780

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestt $’s % Project Funding Historv: $

$

$

$ 1.051.000 $

<t i nnn

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 1,051,000 100

Total: $ 1,051,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project

Tnfal- Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes 9

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Project Score/Ranking 15 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Spring Recreation Site Project Number. Unit/Facility Name: Spring Recreation Site Region/Area/District: Vale Congressional District: 2 State: Oregon

Project Justification Project Description: This project will: 1) replace the current spring water source with a well and storage tank, 2 replace two vault toilets, 3) construct a drain field for liquid waste from the fish cleaning station, and

4) pave the access road and parking lot. Project Need/Benefit: This high-use site has camping and access to the Snake River for boating and fishing. The potable water is supplied from a spring and routinely fails coliform

tests every summer. The spring box is inadequate and the piping and chlorination system

need to be upgraded to drinking water standards. A well will be drilled and a storage tank

installed to replace the spring. Current mitigation measures include frequent water testing, chlorination, and warning signs. The two leaking vault toilets that need to be replaced are small wood structures that have rotted to the point that someone could fall into the vault while using them. They will be replaced with more durable concrete units. Wastes from the fish cleaning station are pumped to a tank for offsite disposal of solids. Liquid waste is disposed of in an onsite drainfield. The volume of waste processed per week is enormous. The existing drainfield is uphill from a tent camping area and is beginning to contaminate the camping area. Subsurface runoff is moving toward the reservoir less than 100 feet away and will soon be contaminating the waterway. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has approved a new drainfield that is separated from the camping area. The graveled access road and parking lot cause erosion problems in the spring and dust problems throughout the summer. Sediment from these surfaces regularly runs into the

reservoir. Paving will eliminate erosion and dust problems and lower yearly maintenance

costs.

Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance - toilets. Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - water system.

Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement - drainfield and paving

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need 25_ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 25 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

50 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required- No

Total Project Score: 775

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestV S’s % Project Funding Historv: $

$$

$ 116.000

$$ 116.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 29.000 25

Capital Improvement Work: $ 87.000 75

Total: $ 116.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: / Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 16 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Temple Mountain Campground

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Temple Mountain

Region/Area/District: Price Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification Project Description: This project will install three new vrault toilets and construct 30 additional campsites.

Project Need/Benefit: Temple Mountain is an increasirigly popular destination for campers

the campground. Visitors relieve

litation problems. The situation has

nated campsites. The overflow crowd

for camping. Uncontrolled camping is

lie landscapes. Thirty additional minate uncontrolled, dispersed

and other recreationists. There are no toilet facilities at themselves behind trees and bushes, creating open sar turned into a serious health concern. The number of campers far exceeds the supply of desig disperses to areas that are not hardened or designated

causing widespread damage to the vegetation and seer campsites will accommodate the overflow crowd and eli camping and associated resource damage.

Revision Statement: Provided when submitting a revised FProject Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identifv the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliance&Other Deferred intenance% Other Capital Improvement

% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance

55 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 45 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planninq Exhibit 300 Analysis Required Total Project Score: 765 No

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Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 158.000

$

$ 158.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 158,000 100

Total: $ 158,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes a

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Project Score/Ranking 17 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Gunnison Gorge NCA Boat Ramps and Fishing Access

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Gunnison Gorge NCA

Region/Area/District: Uncompahgre Basin Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project Description: This project involves three separate boat launch sites within the recently designated Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.

Site 1 . The Site 1 boat launch is located at the confluence of the Gunnison and North Fork

Rivers. It is the only public take-out for river trips originating in the Gunnison Gorge

Wilderness. Construction includes upgrading the existing launch area and parking area.

Site 2. A new boat ramp facility, access road, and day use site will be constructed at Site 2. The day use site will have a parking area, fishing access for disabled visitors, a picnic area and

toilet, and kiosk/signs.

Site 3. A gravel access road and boat ramp facility will be built at Site 3. The boat ramp

facility will have a parking area and kiosk/signs.

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Project Need/Benefit: The existing boat ramp area at Site 1 is comprised of natural river rock and gravel which is alternately deposited and washed away by the seasonal flows of the Gunnison and North Fork Rivers. High spring flows make access to the river difficult and

dangerous. When the North Fork’s water elevation drops in early summer, public use of the

site as both a put-in and take-out is further impaired because of a longer distance to the main Gunnison and large boulders which make wading, walking, and boat and vehicle maneuvering

difficult and dangerous. The two drowning fatalities at this site were the result of persons

attempting to wade into the main stem. Low flows also force boaters onto adjacent private

property, causing trespass problems with the landowner as well as resource damage to

riparian vegetation. Providing an upgraded ramp and improved parking area for boaters at this

site will ensure safe, year-round safe access, enhance visitor enjoyment of the NCA, address

user conflicts and trespass problems, and concentrate use in an area designed to handle the

impacts. New boat ramp facilities at Sites 2 and 3 are needed to provide safe fishing access and boater

take-outs in a section of the river which has become very popular with boaters and fishermen. Many boaters take out within a highway bridge right-of-way, where they drag boats up a steep embankment directly onto a heavily traveled road. A low-head dam structure located downstream is a serious danger to the public, making these take-outs a critical safety issue. The steep topography makes river access quite difficult. Trespass problems on private property along this stretch of river are increasing due to fishermen seeking river access and

boaters trying to take-out. Dispersed take-outs are causing resource damage to the river bank

and riparian vegetation on both private and public land. The facilities will concentrate use in designated areas, thus increasing resource protection and

reducing trespass incidents. The day use facilities at Site 2 will include fishing access

designed and constructed to accessibility standards. The new facilities at Sites 2 and 3 will reduce the risk of boating accidents by providing a safe public take-out upstream of a dangerous river obstacle.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

55 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance&Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

45 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: No

Total Project Score: 765

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Costs and Status Project Cost Estimate (this reauestv $’s % Project Fundina Historv: Deferred Maintenance Work:

Capital Improvement Work:

Total: $$414.000 100 $414.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

$

$

$

$ 414.000

$ Class of Estimate (circle one): Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): A B C D

10/04

$ 414.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 18

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Reconstruct Road 1301

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Reconstruct Road 1301

Region/Area/District: Worland Congressional District: 1 State: Wyoming

Project Justification Project Description: This project will reconstruct the road to reestablish proper drainage.

Culverts will be installed, ditches reconstructed, the road surface crowned, and several areas

graveled to reduce erosion and improve driving conditions for BLM employees and the public. Project Need/Benefit: Road 1301 is a major access route for wild horse viewing, recreation, ranching, and administration of public lands. It is the access to the Fifteen Mile Wild Horse

Area from the west. Erosion is causing environmental degradation, adversely affecting road safety and diminishing BLM’s investment in the road. Reconstruction is necessary to reduce erosion and provide for all-weather travel. The road is not currently graveled. Recreation and wild horse viewing is attracting many more

travelers; many in 2-wheel drive passenger vehicles. Including graveling, 50% of the cost of the road work is directly related to making the road safe for travel for all types of vehicles and

in all types of weather.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories : Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _10_ % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance 40 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: No

Total Project Score: 760

o

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Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): S’s % Project Fundina Historv: $$

$$ 253.000

$

$ 253.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 101,000 40

Capital Improvement Work: $ 152,000 60

Total: $253.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 19 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Red Mountain/Stienaker/Red Fleet Trail Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Red Mountain

Region/Area/District: Vernal Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification Project Description: This project will improve the trail system and join trails together. Toilet and parking facilities will be constructed and picnic tables and fire rings will be installed. Also, new interpretive signing will be erected to educate the public about the fragile environment.

Sections of the trail that are adjacent to private property will be fenced.

Project Need/Benefit: Recreational use of the Red Mountain/Stienaker/Red Fleet area is rapidly growing. Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and all-terrain vehicle traffic have

increased dramatically on the trails. Users are attracted to the variety of wildlife and sandstone

rock formations, including a natural arch. The trails are disjointed and users end up forging new trails. Making trail improvements and

connecting disjointed segments will reduce the proliferation of unauthorized trails and related resource damage. Sanitation is also a problem because there are no toilet facilities in the area.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories : Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance

50 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement % Other Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 750

No

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Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 162.000

$$ 162.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 162.000 100

Total: $ 162.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

G

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Project Score/Ranking 20

Planned Funding FY 2004 I Funding Source: Construction

Project Title: Sand Dunes Road and Recreation Site Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Sand Dunes Recreation Area

Region/Area/District: Rock Springs Congressional District: 1 State: Wyoming

Project Justification Project Description: The Sand Dunes Recreation Site was established to manage the sand

buggy use adjacent to the Sand Dunes Wilderness Study Area. The quality and size of the dunes are regionally recognized and more and more visitors are enjoying sand buggy

activities. This project will: 1) repair the 3-mile access road and drainage ditches and gravel the road surface,

2) enlarge the parking area and develop additional individual camping areas, and

3) build two additional toilets and drill a well to provide water at the site.

Project Need/Benefit: Off-road vehicle use on the sand dunes is a popular recreational

activity and, when managed properly, not damaging to the dunes or to the surrounding

resources. However, the environmental damage that exists is the result of inadequate

drainage of the entrance road and parking area. Heavy rains have eroded the road and

parking area, adding sediment to the surrounding drainage system and creating unsafe driving conditions. The moving sand makes the road difficult to maintain, and graveling the surface

will keep the road passable. The parking area is too small for recreational vehicles and dune buggy trailers. There is only one unisex toilet at the site. Because the single toilet is inadequate, visitors use the parking area and dunes for bathroom stops. The lack of a developed water source at the site is a

serious health concern because recreational users risk dehydration. Also, there is no

dedicated camping or picnic sites.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliances Other Deferred intenance% Other Capital Improvement

% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance 50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 50 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required' Total Project Score: 750 No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: $ . $

$

$ 227.000

$

$ 227.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 227.000 1 00

Total: $227.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget

Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 21 Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Espinosa Gulch Road

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Shelf Road Climbing Area

Region/Area/District: Royal Gorge Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project Description: This project will pave one-half mile of Road 5820, a steep, gravel road

that leads to two fee recreation areas.

Project Need/Benefit: Road 5820, which climbs at a steep pitch to a plateau, leads to the Banks Campground and on to the Shelf Road Climbing Area. The road's base material is about half bedrock and half fine material. The fine materials erode continually on the slope. The steep pitch and base material makes the gravel surfacing roll off quickly and easily. The

road must be graveled every other year to keep it passable. The weather is unpredictable and visitors can become trapped at the campground or climbing area in a snowstorm or heavy rain because rolling gravel makes it very dangerous to drive down the road. The risk of sliding off the road is high. Rutting is the result of attempts to keep

vehicles on the road. Erosion and rutting deposit sediment on adjacent resources and damage

the surrounding landscape. Changing the road surface from graveled to asphalt will significantly improve safety and prevent further resource damage.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

50 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: Total Project Score: 750

No

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate /this reouest): S's % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 157.000 $

$ 157.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 157.000 100

Total: $ 157.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget

Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 22

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Pelican Lake Boat Ramp

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Pelican Lake Recreation Site Region/Area/District: Vernal Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification Project Description: This project will remove the existing boat ramp and construct an larger boat ramp, jetty, and accessible boat dock.

Project Need/Benefit: Pelican Lake is a very popular Blue Ribbon Bluegill fishery. In the late 1980s the fishery declined, use of the lake declined, and the facilities fell into a state of

disrepair. During the last few years, however, the fishery has rebounded and use has

increased dramatically. Approximately 10,000 people visited the lake in 1999. The existing boat ramp is steep and narrow. It is difficult for boaters to take water-craft in and

out of the lake and only one boater to use the ramp at a time. Water currents are undercutting

the boat ramp, causing structural problems in the concrete slabs and creating a safety hazard

for boaters. The lake is infested with a parasite that causes a condition called "Swimmer’s

Itch." Transmission is through direct contact with infected lake water.

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement. Construction of the new boat ramp, accessible boat dock, and jetty will improve safety at the lake by making it easier for boaters to load and

unload boats and avoid direct contact with the lake water. Compliance and Other Deferred Maintenance. The larger boat ramp will enable more boaters

to use the lake. The jetty will protect the boat ramp and reduce maintenance costs. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

o

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Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 750 No

Project Costs and Status

Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 75 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _25_ % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $'s %

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 27,000 25

Capital Improvement Work: $ 81.000 75

Total: $ 108.000 100

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Project Funding History: Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

108.000

108.000

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 23

Planned Funding FY 2004

| Funding Source: Construction Project Identification Project Title: Minam and Rome Launch Sites Living Quarters and Office Replacement

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Minam and Rome Launch Sites

Region/Area/District: Vale Congressional District: 2 State: Oregon

! Project Justification Project Description: This project will replace employee living quarters and office trailers at the Minam Launch Site and the Rome Launch Site. The new river ranger stations will be

permanent buildings with universal access. The parking areas, water systems, toilet facilities, fencing, and landscaping will be improved.

Project Need/Benefit: Minam and Rome are the public contact points for thousands of visitors to the Owyhee and Grande Ronde Wild and Scenic Rivers every year. The quarters and office

trailers at both sites were rodent infested and in very poor condition. They were well beyond

the design life and required extensive maintenance. The living quarters trailer at Minam had serious structural defects, holes in the floor, fungus

in the walls, and rotting roofing. The existing vault toilets are old, dilapidated, and leaking sewage to groundwater that is water source on site. Minam has 3-4 full time employees who

patrol the Grand Rondo River. They serve approximately 3,500 boaters at the launch. Fishing

is the main attraction. The total number of visitors during the summer is well over 5,000. However, the fishing season extends from March through November. The living quarters trailer at Rome also had holes in the floor, fungus in the walls, and rotting roofing. There was a high risk of someone falling through the floor and sustaining serious

injuries. The rodent situation could lead to someone developing a serious illness. The main

attraction at Rome is white water boating on the Owyhee River. There are 3-4 full time employees who issue permits for approximately 2,500 commercial guide trips in the spring and summer. They also serve approximately 10,000 visitors outside of the guide service and patrol the river.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications At both locations, drainage from the roads and parking areas is inadequate and runoff is adversely affecting water quality. Fencing is needed to control impacts to soils and vegetation from off-highway vehicle use. To mitigate the hazards to employees, the office and living quarters at the sites were removed and temporary trailers were brought moved in as an interim solution.

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - office/living quarters, water systems, and toilet

facilities. Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement - parking areas, fencing, and landscaping. Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_50_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

50 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analvsis Reauired: No

Total Project Score: 750

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundina Historv: $

$

$$ 1.585.000

$$ 1.585.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 1.585.000 100

Total: $ 1,585,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 24

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification Project Title: Egin Lakes Access Campground Expansion Phase II Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Egin Lakes Access Recreation Site Region/Area/District: Idaho Falls Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho

Project Justification Project Description: This is the second phase of a road, day use, and camping facility project tnance project that upgraded the op roads, and parking areas;

., gray water/leach field areas, and

all-terrain vehicles and horses;

that was started in 2001 . Phase 1 was a deferred mainte

existing site. Phase II consists of: 1) completing the surfaces of the access road, interior lo 2) constructing a new drinking water system, vault toilets refuse container location sites; 3) building campsite and picnic facilities; 4) installing accessible unloading and loading ramps for 5) completing pedestrian paths throughout the site; and

6) erecting directional/safety/information signs.

Project Need/Benefit: There were over 82,000 visitor nsie days at Egin Lakes Access in 2000.

eriod. The 2-acre parking area and 2-

their design capacity. To escape

ie designated areas, causing resource ipground will eliminate overcrowding

ation problems and completion of the

is completed, recreational uses will to protect vegetation and water

Over 24,000 vehicles used the access road during this p

acre primitive camping area are being used well beyond

overcrowded conditions, users drive and camp beyond tl damage and sanitation problems. Expansion of the parking area and development of a can and dispersed camping. Additional toilets will solve sani' road system will improve traffic control. When this projec be directed to the appropriate locations, making it easier

quality in the private irrigation pond adjacent to the site. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a ravispri Pioject Data Sheet)

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 58 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rankinq Cateqories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliances Other Deferred intenance% Other Capital Improvement

% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance

_50_ % Critical Health or Safety Capita! Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance

_50_ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Plannina Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 750

No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $'s % Project Fundina Historv: *

$ 550.00 $

$ 1.005.000 $

$ 1.555.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 1 .005.000 100

Total: $ 1,005,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: /

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 59
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 25

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Valley of Fire Recreation Area

Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Valley of Fire Recreation Area

Region/Area/District: Roswell Congressional District: 2 State: New Mexico

Project Justification Project Description: This project will construct two new vault toilets, upgrade the interpretive

trail, make repairs and improvements to the existing visitor center, and install lighting at the

flagpole. Vault Toilets. Two vault toilets are needed to bring the recreation area into code compliance. One toilet will be constructed at the tent camping area that was built in 1997-1998 and the

other toilet will be located at the new group shelter that was built in 1999.

Interpretive Trail. One segment of the main interpretive lava bed trail was upgraded and made

fully accessible in 1996 using ISTEA funding from the Federal Highway Administration. It was

part of the New Mexico State Highway Department's contract for road work on State Highway

380. This project will improve the remaining 2,400 feet of trail and make it accessible for disabled visitors. Visitor Center. Repairs will be made to the roof, walls, and ceilings of the visitor center; the

interior walls and ceilings will be painted; and the tile flooring will be replaced. In addition, the

exterior walls and roof will be covered with stucco so that the building matches the other

buildings in the recreation area and blends in with the southwestern building style of the area.

Lights will be installed at the existing flagpole so the flag can be displayed at night.

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 60
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Need/Benefit: Two new areas of the park were developed in the last four years, but

toilets were not included. There are no restroom facilities close to the six tent camping sites or near the group shelter. The National Life Safety Code requires that there be restrooms or

vault toilets within 1 ,500 feet of each campsite and group activity area. The closest vault toilet

is 3,000 feet away. The two new vault toilets will accommodate the rapidly increasing use of the park. Annual visitation has increased from 25,000 in 1989 to over 150,000 in 1999. The main lava bed trail was originally built in the 1960s. One segment of the trail was

improved and made accessible in 1 996. The unimproved segment now receives much greater use and disabled visitors are eager to travel on the entire trail. The unimproved trail has uneven surfaces and loose gravel that create slippery conditions and/or tripping hazards, steep

sections that are difficult to climb, and areas where surfacing has disappeared and sharp, bare

lava is exposed. Also, there are no handrails or barriers along sections with 10 to 20 feet deep

drop-offs. The visitor center was built in 1 989. The paint on the interior walls and ceilings is dirty and

peeling in places. The tile on the floor is worn and in very bad shape. The brown metal siding on the visitor center does not blend in with the other structures in the park which have either a

stucco or concrete finish. Nor does it fit in with the southwestern style of the area. Covering

the exterior walls and roof with a stucco finish will improve the appearance of the building in this natural setting. Lighting at the flag pole is necessary for the flag to be displayed at night. The turn-off from the highway is very dark at night and it is difficult to see the park entrance. The flag and lighting

will make it easier for travelers to identify the park and locate the entrance. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_25_ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance _5_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_50_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _5_ % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance _15_ % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning No

Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 750

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request); $

’ s % Project Fundina History: $$

$

$ 289.000

$

$ 289.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 100,000 35

Capital Improvement Work: $189,000 65

Total: $289.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): .10/04 Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 62
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 26

Planned Funding FY 2004 ; Funding Source: Construcl ion Project Identification Project Title: South Dunes Operations Center Phase 1 Project Number Unit/Facility Name: Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation

Region/Area/District: El Centro Congressional District: 51 State: California Project Justification Project DescriDtion: This project will rinstruct a 3,000-square foot operations center for the

ity will support the rapidly increasing number of visitors Jes a ranger/public contact station/emergency

crete parking and driveways, security fencing, and all eparation, site work $ 450,000

$ 870,000

$1,320,000

South Imperial Sand Dunes. This facil to the South Dunes. The project indue medical/operations facility, asphalt con

utilities. Phase 1 - Survey, design, contract pr Phase II - Construction

Total Project Need/Benefit: This project will help resolve issues raised in a lawsuit and subsequent

jd against BLM by Public Employees for Environmental

ic facilities for employee and public safety. The Imperial

>st intensely used Off-Highway Vehicle area managed

e days per year and 230,000 visitors on Thanksgiving responding to the needs of visitors, ensuring public

s. Over the use season, BLM routinely responds to recreation area. An emergency/administrative facility in )nnel and emergency workers to respond to OHV

uth end of the dunes within the "Golden hour" (the most

will be shared by multiple agencies, local ambulance

enforcement agencies.

for public education and the distribution of rules and DHV use, OHV safety tips, and information about local n the Draft Recreation Area Management Plan (final pact Statement.

negotiations. A complaint has been file Responsibility for failure to provide bas Sand Dunes Recreation Area is the me

by BLM. It has over 750,000 visitor us weekend alone. On-site work involves

safety, and protecting natural resource

over 800 medical exigencies within the

the South Dunes will enable BLM perse accidents and other incidents on the sc

critical time to save a life). The facility companies, and partnering Federal law The operations center will also be used

regulations concerning recreation and ( endangered species. The need for this facility was identified due 10/02) and Draft Environmental Im

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Section VI - Construction Page VI - 63
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Ranking Categories: Identify the Dercent of the project that is in the following categories of need % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance _80 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance _20_ % Other Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Reauired: No

Total Project Score: 740

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauesri: $'s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$$ 450.000

$ 870.000

$ 1.320.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 450.000 100

Total: $ 450.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI -64
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 27

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

1 Project Title: Gunnison Gorge NCA Off-Highway Vehicle Staging Area

[Ef-Piect Number: Unit/Facilitv Name: Gunnison Gorae NCA

| Region/Area/District: Uncompahgre Basin Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification Project DescriDtion: This project will relocate the existing Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) staging

or of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation

ocation, complete with graveled, signed access

rocks and/or fences;

;rivacy structures;

i\ NCA entrance sign; and

'k or fence barricades to deter further use at that

area to a site away from the main visual corric Area. The work includes:

1) constructing a new staging area at a safer 1 roads, and a larger parking area delineated b>

2) building a longer loading ramp;

3) installing vandal resistant restroom facilities 4) constructing a picnic area with shade and p

5) erecting steel information kiosks and a stee 6) rehabilitating the existing site by placing roc area.

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 65
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Need/Benefit: The existing OHV staging area serves as the primary access for the

A n nnn >«>u^ kia a i_ -*-* 40,000 people who visit the NCA each year. The project will improve resource protection and

visitor safety and improve visitor services in this high use area. The OHV staging area

consists of a poorly constructed ramp and small gravel parking area. Because ingress and

egress points are not clearly defined, visitors have created a multitude of unsightly roads off of the main travel route. Poorly designed parking and ramp areas have resulted in traffic congestion, parking problems, and visitor dissatisfaction with the site. There are no restroom

facilities at the staging area. Its location next to the main road and lack of vegetative cover is another problem because many OHVers remove their clothing at the site to don their OHV

protective gear, provoking complaints of public exposure.

Relocating the site off of the main access road will improve visitor safety. Currently, OHVers

and bystanders, including small children, congregate next to this heavily traveled route. There was one fatality in 1996 when an OHV driver crashed into another vehicle while trying to cross

the highway from the present staging area. The wooden NCA entrance signs and OHV regulation and information signs are continually shot at by target shooters, knocked down by vehicles, or otherwise vandalized. A new steel NCA entrance sign with a rock base will discourage vandalism and give the NCA a higher

quality, high profile entrance. Steel information kiosks at the new staging area are needed to explain the rules and regulations governing OHV use, make enforcement easier, and improve

visitor services. The kiosks will also be used to educate the public about resource protection in the NCA.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. _% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

75_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance —% Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 20_ % Other Capital Improvement _5_ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required:

.Nfi Total Project Score: 725

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 66 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $'s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 246.000

$

$ 246.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $246,000 100

Total: $246,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: _/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 67
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 28

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

- ' —

Region/Area/District: Grand Junction

Project Number

Project Title: Bangs Canyon RMA Resource Protection

Unit/Facility Name: Bangs Canyon RMA

Congressional District: 3 State: Colon

Project Justification Project Description: This project will construct a new toilet and install signs and fences. It will also gravel access roads and close targeted roads and trails as identified in approved management plans. Project Need/Benefit: The Bangs Canyon Recreation Management Area (RMA) is near the

rapidly growing city of Grand Junction. This population growth has resulted in a large increase

in the number of recreationists using Bangs Canyon RMA. This use has caused extensive resource damage in the areas where unauthorized off-highway travel is occurring. The Bangs

Canyon Management Plan was developed to address many of the public health and safety and

resource protection concerns. This project will implement the Management Plan’s recommendations.

Sanitation is a critical problem at the main parking area because there are no toilet facilities. Construction of a toilet at the parking area will abate health hazard associated with littered

toilet paper and human waste.

Certain roads and trails need to be closed to further use to protect fragile natural resources. Roads and trails that are no longer needed or in damaged areas will be closed and

rehabilitated. Signing and fencing of high use areas will direct recreational activities to designated areas and protect the health of the land.

Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement - new toilet. Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance - closure and rehabilitation of roads and

trails. Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement - signing and fencing. Compliance and Other Deferred Maintenance - road graveling.

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 68
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) Scope of work and cost estimate was reevaluated. Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need —% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

.40. % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _10_ % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance

_30_ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement 20 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Plannina Exhibit 300 Analysis RpqnirpH- No

Total Project Score: 720

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): S’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 109.000 $

$ 109.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 44.000 40

Capital Improvement Work: $ 65.000 60

Total: $ 109.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: __/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

8/15/02

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI- 69
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004—

- 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 29

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry Phase I Project Number: Unit/Facilitv Name: Cleveland Llovd Dinosaur Quarrv

Region/Area/District: Price Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification Project Description: This project will demolish two quarry buildings and replace them with one

large building. It will also refurbish the existing Visitor Center. The work will be phased over 2 years. Phase I - Survey, design, site work $445,000 Phase II - Construction $505,000

Total $950,000

Project Need/Benefit: The Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry is one of the preeminent active dinosaur quarries in the world. The quarry contains over 12,000 bones and a minimum of 44

complete Alosaurus. Lack of funding over the years has drastically reduced the function, usefulness, security, and safety of the site. The quarry buildings are surplus Quonset huts that were installed during the 1960s and are well beyond their design life. The two quarry buildings (2,000 sq. ft. combined) are too small to completely protect all of the dinosaur bones that are scheduled to be excavated. Flooding in the quarry area has always been a problem and

continues to damage the bones on a yearly basis, though some attempts at correcting the problem have been tried. The new building will be designed and constructed to finally resolve

the drainage problems. At 18,000 sq. ft., the new building will house and protect a public treasure that is currently at-risk of degradation and loss. Security features will be designed

into the new building. An estimated half million dollars worth of bones were stolen during

break-ins at the existing buildings. The new quarry building is Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement. The existing Visitor Center at Cleveland Lloyd was BLM’s first visitor center, constructed in 1968. Adequate funds have not been available to maintain or modify the structure. The

building requires significant work to bring it up to health and safety standards. The Visitor Center is rodent infested and it has been cited for fire violations. Hantavirus is a very serious concern for both employees and visitors. Refurbishment will resolve these health and safety problems. Problems with the heating and cooling system, insulation, photovoltaic system and

wiring, and the water distribution system will be fixed during refurbishment. The health and

safety concerns associated with the Visitor Center make this part of the project. Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance.

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 70
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Revision Statement: (provided when submittinq a revised FJroject Data Sheet) Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need.

_ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_ % Compliances Other Deferred intenance 20 % Other Capital Improvement

30 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement Ma % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance

70 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Total Project Score: 720

No

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestV S’s % Project Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 445.000

$ 505.000

$ 950.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 135.000 30

Capital Improvement Work: $ 310.000 70

Total: $ 445.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: __/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

1/12/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 71
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2004 - 2008 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PROJECT DATA SHEET

Project Score/Ranking 30

Planned Funding FY 2004

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification Project Title: New 500 Head Wild Horse and Burro Corrals Phase 1 Project Number. Unit/Facility Name: Kingman Regional WH&B Facility Region/Area/District: Kingman Congressional District: 3 State: Arizona

Project Justification Project Description: This project will construct a Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) facility on BLM administered lands near Kingman, Arizona. The facility will have a capacity of 500

animals, with 300 animals held in corral pens and 200 in large 5-acre turn-out pens.

Project Need/Benefit: The existing Kingman WH&B facility no longer meets current, or

projected future Program needs. The existing facility is located on state land and cannot be expanded or improved under the terms of the lease, which expired in 2002. Efforts to acquire

the state land have been unsuccessful. Consequently, maintenance has been minimal in recent years because BLM expects to vacate the facility. The need for heightened security, new EPA and DEQ regulations regarding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, new

technology and developments in animal handling practices, and the increased holding capacity necessary to meet Program strategies combine to make the existing facility inadequate to complete BLM’s mission.

Facility capacity needs to be increased from 200 animals to 500 animals in order to reach

horse and burro population goals and maintain appropriate management levels over the longterm. Currently, animals are overcrowded in the corrals during periods when gathers are

required for resource protection. Overcrowding and minimal maintenance has significantly compromised safety and the result is a growing number of injuries and more serious injuries to the wranglers who work with the animals. The existing facility is not secure and has

experienced one act of “eco-terrorism." It is necessary to provide a secure facility for the

protection of employees, animals, and the public. Currently there is no existing animal waste

handling/containment system at the facility. This poses a health issue to workers as well as

environmental concerns. Approximately 40 % of the cost of the project is directly related to the design and construction of safety and health features to protect workers and visitors. A cost analysis determined that the most cost effective long-term solution is to construct a WH&B facility on BLM-administered land near Kingman. It will be a preparation and holding

facility for horses and burros gathered in Arizona, southwestern California, and southern Nevada. The facility will also service satellite and on-site adoptions.

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 72
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. —% Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance

_40_ % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliances Other Deferred Maintenance —% Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

60 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning No

Exhibit 300 Analysis Required:

Project Costs and Status

Total Project Score: 720

Project Cost Estimate (this reauestV: $’s % Project Funding Historv: $

$$

$ 452.000

$ 931.000 $ 1.383.000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 452.000 100

Total: $452.000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget

Planned Funding FY 04 : Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/04

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start'Award: __/_

Project Complete: _/_

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated:

2/13/03

Unchanged Since Department

Approval:Yes

Section VI - Construction Page VI - 73
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Class (Million $)

Object Class

2003 Enacted to Date

Uncontrollable & Related Changes

Program Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 1 0 0 1 25.2 Other Services 3 0 0 3

32.0 Lands & Structures 7 0 0 7

99.9 Total 9 11 0 0 0 0 9 11 Program and Financing (Million $)

• - " . . -

‘ *.'• Identification code:

14-1110-0-2-302 2002

actual

2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Direct program activity 15 13 13

10.00 Total new obligations 15 13 13

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21 .40 Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 22 16 14

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 13 11 11 22.21 Unobligated balance tranferred to other accounts [14- 1125]

-5 23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 30 27 25

23.95 New new obligations -15 -13 -13

24.40 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 16 14 14 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary: 40.00 Appropriation 13 11 11 Change in obligationed balances: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 8 12 5

73.10 Total new obligations 15 13 13

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -12 -18 -15

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 12 5 1 Outlays (gross), detail: 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 4 3 3 Section VI - Construction Page VI - 74 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-1110-0-2-302 2002

actual

2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

86.93 Outlay from discretionary balances 8 15 15 87.00 Total outlays (gross) 12 18 15 New budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 13 11 11 90.00 Outlays 12 18 15

Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1110-0-2-302 2002

actual

2003

enacted

to date 2004

estimate

Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 0 0 0 25.2 Other services 3 3 3

32.0 Land and structures 12 9 9

99.0 Subtotal, obligations, Direct obligations 15 12 12

99.5 Below reporting threshold 0 1 1 99.9 Total new obligations 15 13 13

Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-1110-0-2-302

i ' ;

i ; '..V

' r 2002

actual

2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Direct Program:

10.01 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 8 9 9 10.09 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 6 6 6

10.19 FTE commercial (civilian) 2 3 3

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Land Acquisition

Appropriation Language Sheet

For expenses necessary to carry out sections 205, 206, and 318(d) of

Public Law 94-579, including administrative expenses and acquisition of lands or waters, or interests therein, $23,686,000, to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, to remain available until expended, and to be for conservation spending category activities.

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VIIBureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language

9 Citations

For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 205, 206, and 318(d) of Public Law 94-579 including administrative expenses and acquisition of lands or waters, or interests

therein, $23,686,000, to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, to remain

available until expended, and to be for conservation spending category activities. 16 U.S.C. 4601 16U.S.C. 460y 43 U.S.C. 1715, 1716, 1718

P.L. 105-277, §1 01(e)

P.L. 106-113, §1 000(a)(3)

\ 16 U.S.C. 4601 provides that funds received by the Secretary as "exchange equalization payments" be deposited in the Treasury and are authorized to be appropriated for acquisitions

in the King Range National Conservation Area and are to remain available until expended.

16 U.S.C. 460y authorizes acquisition of lands or interests in lands, within or in the proximity of the King Range National Conservation Area. 43 U.S.C. 1715, 1717, and 1748 authorize the acquisition of lands or interests in lands where it is consistent with land use plans, by purchase, exchange, donation, or eminent domain, when

such actions are in the public interest. P.L. 106-554, passed by reference in §1 (a)(4), H.R. 5666, of the Miscellaneous Appropriations

Act, 2001. Chapter 7 of H.R. 5666 provides $5,000,000 for funding of the Steens Mountains

Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000. Public Law 107-63, the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations

Act, 2002, appropriates funding for acquisition of specified lands. 9

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Federal Land Policy and

Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1701

et seq.)

Land and Water

Conservation Fund Act of

1965, as amended (16

U.S.C. 4601-4 et seq.)

Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, as amended

(16 U.S.C. 1271 etseq.)

Wilderness Act of 1964

(16 U.S.C. 1131 etseq.)

National Trails System Act

of 1968, as amended (16

U.S.C. 1241-1249)

Other

Authorizations

Provides authority for acquisition (1715, 1716) of lands or interests

in lands by purchase, exchange, donation, or eminent domain, when it is consistent with the mission of the Department and with land use plans (1715(b)); in exercising this authority, appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund may be used to purchase lands which are primarily of value for outdoor recreation purposes (1748(d)). Authorizes planning, acquisition, and development of needed land and water areas and facilities; in exercising this authority, appropriated funds from the LWCF may be used for such

acquisition to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring

accessibility for the benefit of present and future citizens of the U. S. Authorizes the Secretary to exchange or dispose of suitable Federally-owned property for non-Federal property within the authorized boundaries of any Federally-administered component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, 1277(d). Similar exchange authority is contained in The National Trails System Act

of 1968, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1241et seq.). Authorizes the Secretary to acquire privately owned property within the boundary of any area designated as a component of the

National Wilderness Preservation System.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands or interests in lands

included in the right-of-way selected for a National Historic, National Recreation, or National Scenic Trail; by written cooperative agreement, donation, purchase (with donated or appropriated

funds), or exchange.

Other acts such as, the King Range National Conservation Area Act

of 1970, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460y); San Pedro Riparian

National Conservation Area Act, in Arizona (16 U.S.C. 460xx); Arkansas-ldaho Land Exchange Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-584); Utah School Lands Act (P.L. 103-93); Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 460nnn, P.L. 106-399); and California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-

433), authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into acquisitions, including purchase, donation, land exchange.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

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Activity Description

The Land Acquisition program supports the Serve Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, and the End Outcome Goal to protect lives, resources and

property. A key intermediate outcome measure of these goals is to improve land tenure

distribution through acquisitions and exchanges. This program provides opportunities to meet

these goals of serving communities and improving land tenure, by acquiring properties that provide outdoor recreation and open space for the public and protect threatened natural and

cultural resource values, critical habitat and ecosystems, historic and cultural sites, and

wilderness. Working with communities to determine the goals and needs for specific acquisitions is integral to this program. This program also supports the Resource Protection mission goal of the DOI Draft Strategic Plan. Protecting cultural and natural heritage resources

is an End Outcome Goal for Resource Protection. This program meets these goals by acquiring

in-holdings and other properties in Wilderness Areas, Wild and Scenic River corridors, Scenic and Historic Trails, and areas with significant archeological resources. Funds for the Land

Acquisition activity are derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Proposed acquisitions are targeted within these areas in 2004.

Acquisition Management funds are used to pay for processing the actions needed to complete land acquisitions, including costs associated with title research, appraisals, surveys, relocation, coordination with BLM

multi-resource programs, and coordination

with local governments and private parties. BLM also uses funds from the Acquisition Management subactivity for the

administrative costs associated with exchanges, when the land acquired through an exchange is within an approved project area. Both purchase and exchange may be

utilized within any project area. The BLM’s land acquisition program has

benefited from collaboration and cooperation

with a number of partners. These partners

assist the BLM in several ways once the BLM has an approved land use plan

authorizing land acquisitions in specified areas. With the funds requested for this program,

the BLM plans to purchase approximately 12,700 acres and acquire 5,000 acres by exchange. BLM’s Partnerships with Conservation Organizations - Dozens of non-profit conservation

partners annually assist local communities and the Bureau of Land Management in supporting

the purchase and management of specific properties for recreation values and open space. While the majority of these partners support purchase of lands through grassroots political advocacy and long-term conservation management, a small number of regional and national partners directly assist the BLM by becoming transactionally involved in the purchase of fee and

conservation easement property interests. These partners include The Conservation Fund, The

Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, Western Rivers Conservancy, The

Archeological Conservancy, Save-the-Redwoods League, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, The

Wildlands Conservancy, and the Teton Regional Land Trust. Approximately 80 percent of BLM

purchase transactions are completed with the assistance of these non-profit conservation

partners. Through involvement in BLM’s land use planning process, neighboring conservation

projects, and direct solicitation, these non-profit organizations become known to area landowners and are often first approached by inholders of private property entertaining the prospect of a sale. Many owners of private property within these unique areas are committed to preserving long-held community values associated with these lands, and desire to ensure that long-held practices are preserved for future generations through land use restrictions, estate planning and other methods.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Nonprofit partners are often able to reduce the staffing burden that would otherwise be placed on the BLM, by researching and perfecting title issues, conducting surveys, assessing relocation

eligibility, preparing appraisal reports (all to Federal standards), and negotiating with sellers once BLM has established and approved a value. Nonprofit partners are able to and often option or pre-purchase conservation properties for assignment, sale or resale to the BLM. In certain circumstances, a non-profit partner may be able to construct a “phased” transaction, where the sale of an expensive property may be completed over a two to three year period.

"La Ventura Arch," one of the many geologic wonders within the dormant volcanic landscape of the El Malpais National Conservation Area, which surrounds the National Park Service administered El Malpais National Monument. The BLM budget proposal

includes funds for purchases of inholdings in the BLM National Conservation Area to improve manageability of the BLM and NPSjointly administered areas.

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Protecting the Legacy of a River

Partnerships are Key to LWCF Success

In 1998, the Idaho Falls Field Office formed a partnership with several non-profit conservation

groups: The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and the Teton Regional Land Trust to address long-term conservation and management goals of the Upper Snake River and South Fork Snake River Area of Criticial Environmental Concern in southeast Idaho. Since 1991, Congress has

appropriated $9,896,000 to support the unique, biodiverse ecosystem values of the ACEC, in an area with increasing

subdivision and resort development. Partnerships with nonprofit organizations and State and Federal agencies have

enhanced the appropriations from Congress. The non-profit organizations collaborate as a team with the BLM

to acquire key properties from willing landowners to secure and

preserve open space within these river corridors. Periodic

partnership meetings are held to coordinate and prioritize river conservation efforts and leverage appropriated funds. Partnerships and community support are key to the following successes:

• Since 1991, BLM has purchased eight conservation easements (2,797 acres) valued at $8,846,500 with LWCF

funds. Reduced purchase costs resulting from “bargain

sales” and partial donations offered by non-profit partners have contributed an additional $2,570,450 in land value.

Partnerships and community support

• BLM has purchased four fee-title properties (135 acres), have al,owed BLM to protect these valued at $365,000 with LWCF funds. and similar areas of the Snake Riven

• Bonneville Power Administration purchased 4,300 acres of fee title and conservation easements,

valued at $6,916,000, with Palisades Dam mitigation funds. These lands have been granted to the BLM and are jointly managed by BLM, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

• Nonprofit partners purchase, hold and manage conservation easements to complement BLM

management of Federal lands.

• Wetlands and farmlands have been protected through the Natural Resource Conservation

Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Land Acquisition

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The 2004 budget request for the Land Acquisition activity is $18,186,000,000 and 0 FTE. The Land Acquisition program supports the Serve Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, and the end outcome goal to protect lives, resources and

property. A key intermediate output measure of these goals is to improve land tenure

distribution through acquisitions and exchanges. The Land Acquisition subactivity funds land

acquisitions to meet these goals. This program also supports the Resource Protection mission

goal of the DOI Draft Strategic Plan. Protecting cultural and natural heritage resources is an End Outcome Goal for Resource Protection. Through this program the BLM purchases lands and interests in lands within congressionally or Administratively designated areas, that are designed to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources, thereby improving the land tenure distributions in these areas and protecting these resources. Funds are appropriated for

this subactivity from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The BLM’s land acquisition program promotes land tenure distributions and protects resources and property through communication, cooperation, and consultation with local communities and

interested parties. The program assists the BLM to preserve natural and cultural heritage resources, provide opportunities for environmentally responsible recreation, restore at-risk resources and maintain functioning ecosystems. The land acquisition program promotes these

goals by consolidating public lands through purchases and exchanges to increase management

efficiency and create areas where these values are emphasized. As a result, other public lands

are available for a broader variety of multiple uses. Communication, cooperation and

consultation with local communities and interested parties is key to the BLM’s implementation of the goals of the land acquisition program. To increase BLM’s Land and Water Conservation Fund capabilities, the BLM accepts the support of Federal, tribal, State, and local governments, interested individuals, and non-profit Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications organizations. These partners, in compliance with approved agency land use plans, obtain options on properties or purchase properties offered for sale by highly-motivated willing sellers, for sale or resale to the BLM. Some partners provide long-term property management

assistance, especially when purchases of critical habitat for threatened and endangered species

are involved. The BLM prioritizes its acquisition efforts to support areas specially designated by Congress,

including National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, National Wilderness Areas,

National Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Scenic Trails, National Historic Trails, as well as BLM designated Areas of Critical Environmental Concern and Special Recreation Management

Areas. The BLM also accepts donations of property in these areas. The BLM completes all purchases on a willing-seller basis.

“Shooting the Rapids" on the Salmon River, the In 2004, the BLM will request funding for

longest undammed river in the Continental U.S., purchases within 18 projects in 10 States

enjoyed by over 200,000 visitors per year. LWCF has Tl... .. D. ... been used to acquire conservabon easements in the ®Se 3CC* U S 0ns wou <^ Strengthen BLM S Lower Salmon River corridor in Idaho. efforts to conserve and protect cultural and

historic resources, retain open space, preserve

wildlife habitat and wilderness, and enhance public recreation opportunities in the western U.S.

in perpetuity. The BLM will utilize innovative methods to acquire lands, including conservation easements, leveraged purchases, and the purchase of development rights where these methods meet management objectives and landowner needs. The estimated annual O&M

costs associated with proposed 2004 LWCF acquisitions in the aggregate are $144,500. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Land Acquisition program included the following:

• Purchase of 3,000 acres (22 individual parcels) of private inholdings within nine units of the Arizona Wilderness project, representing the great Southwestern deserts, to be managed as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The Wilderness Land Trust and the State of Arizona cooperated with the BLM on this project.

• Purchase of two parcels, totaling 603 acres within the Otay Mountain/Kuchamaa Habitat Conservation Project, a focus of California’s Natural Community Conservation Planning

effort, protecting key habitat areas and wildlife corridors, and meeting Federal and State requirements of the Endangered Species Act. The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land mutually assisted with these purchases; their ability to immediately option the

properties and subsequent sales to the BLM prevented the incorporation of the properties

into a “master plan” subdivision. Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII- 10
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Purchase of two conservation easements, totaling 2,388 acres, within Idaho’s Snake River

Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, providing habitat for candidate and listed threatened and endangered species. The purchase eliminated development threat from a

confined dairy operation. Negotiation skills provided by The Nature Conservancy guided the landowner and the BLM through this complex, multi-year transaction. 2003 Performance/Accomplishments

In 2003, significant planned accomplishments in the Land Acquisition program include the

following:

• The BLM requested $4.5 million for 2003 for the Rio Grande National Wild and Scenic River

corridor (Taos Overlook) in New Mexico, for protection of nationally significant landscape and recreation values. This appropriation would allow the BLM to complete the final phase

of a three phase transaction (which included an exchange). The purchase would provide

crucial habitat for threatened and endangered species. The purchase will be facilitated by The Trust for Public Land, who obtained options for BLM to purchase this property in a phased fashion, if appropriations are available. Two of the three phases have already been

acquired.

• The BLM requested $2.0 million for 2003 for the Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River

Project. These funds, if appropriated, will be used for the purchase of two conservation easements, totaling 2,409 acres, providing a wide variety of land and water-based

recreation opportunities and habitat for multiple threatened and endangered species. Rated

by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the most valuable, biodiverse and unique ecosystem in Idaho, these purchases are being facilitated by The Conservation Fund, The

Nature Conservancy and the Teton Regional Land Trust.

• The BLM requested $2.5 million for 2003

for Oregon’s Sandy River/Oregon National

Historic Trail project. If funds are

appropriated, the BLM will purchase three

tracts, totaling 630 acres, allowing for the

protection and management of significant

fisheries, historic, scenic, and wildlife values, while providing for diverse

recreational opportunities near Portland, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas of the Northwest, assisted by Western Rivers Conservancy. WRC has

negotiated with local landowners to obtain an option for BLM to purchase the tracts, if funds are available. WRC has also coordinated between various Federal,

Framing the summit of Mount Hood, meadow lands

acquired by BLM through exchange and recent LWCF-funded purchases within the Sandy River Watershed in Oregon.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State, and local government agencies to obtain salmon habitat restoration funds and dam

decommissioning mitigation funds for BLM and other landowners in this area.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Budget

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-20,5000 The 2004 budget request for Land Acquisition is $18,186,000, a program change of -$20,500,000 from the 2003 requested level. Land Acquisitions, (-$20,500,000) - In 2004, the BLM will request funding for purchases within 18 projects in 10 States, for a total of $18,186,000. This is a program change of -$20,500,000

from the 2003 President’s budget. At this funding level, BLM will address the highest priority acquisition needs, while focusing additional attention to unmet needs for existing public lands, including resource monitoring, updating land use plans, additional compliance and inspection of authorized uses, and control of noxious weeds, among others. 2004 Land Acquisition Projects: (each project is described in detail in the following pages)

Project Name

Lower Salmon River ACEC

Otay Mountain/Kuchamaa HCP

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains NM

Chain-of-Lakes RMA

Sandy River/Oregon NHT

Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks NM

Upper Arkansas River Basin

California Wilderness Henrys Lake ACEC

El Malpais NCA

Scab Creek SRMA

Sears Point ACEC/Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Kanarra Mountain Canyons of the Ancients NM

Grande Ronde National W&SR

Snake River Rim RA/Oregon NHT

Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway TOTAL

State ($000's) Acres

ID 1,000 300 CA 1,000 352 CA 1,000 556 MT 2,500 1,505 OR 1,000 208

ID 2,000 530 NM 1,500 860 CO 500 410 CA 1,000 1,500

ID 1,000 750 NM 500 500 WY 1,400 320 AZ 500 2,520 UT 500 385 CO 600 440 OR/WA 686 1,000

ID 1,000 204 CO 500 312

18,186

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Land Acquisition Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wetland, Riparian, and Upland Areas: X% of acres or stream miles achieving desired conditions as specified in management plans

consistent with applicable substantive and

procedural requirements of State and Federal Water Law (% for Wetlands, Riparian, and

Upland areas): % wetland areas (acres) % riparian areas (miles) % upland areas (acres)

% change

not measured % change

not measured % changenot measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A % change

not measured % changenot measured % changenot measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communit

waters in a manner consistent with obligations ret es on DOI managed and infl garding the allotment and us uenced lands and

>e of water.

Intermediate Outcome Goal: Create Habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Habitat Restoration: Acres and stream miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable substantive and procedural requirements of State and Federal water law:Miles Acres 714 610 610 630 650 +20

13,800 9,500 6,350 9,500 9,500 +0 End Outcome Goal: Protect cultural and natural heritage resources. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of special management areas meeting

their heritage resource objectives under the

authorizing legislation.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Land Acquisition Performance Summary

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Manage special management areas for natural heritage resource

objectives.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Wilderness Areas: Percent of acres of designated wilderness achieving wilderness

character objectives as specified in relevant management plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Wild and Scenic Rivers: Percent of miles of designated wild and scenic river achieving wild and scenic river condition objectives as specified

in relevant management plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Scenic and Historic Trails: Percent of miles of designated scenic and historic trails achieving

national scenic and historic trafl management

objectives as specified in relevant management

plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect for private property.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Land Exchanges, Acquisitions, and Withdrawals:

Increase the number and acreage of land exchanges and acquisitions to improve land tenure distribution; increase the acreage of revocation of unneeded withdrawals of public land to improve resource management:

Land Acquisitions/Exchanges (acres) 117,362 91,643 126,206 57,687 12,700 -44,987 Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Process Land Exchanges (number). N/A 0 0 0 8 +8

Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation (number). 36 88 93 100 45 -55

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Lower Salmon River Area of Critical Environmental Concern

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IDAHO Idaho, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

North central Idaho, 50 miles south of Lewiston.

Protect unique and highly

significant resource values within the Lower Salmon River Area of

Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) corridor.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from

recreational home site development and commercial

lodges are available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 6,723 8,127,200 Exchange 766 500,000

Donation 0 0

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Partners 4,440 1 ,500,000 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 300 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Pending 1,560 4,900,000

* Fee and Conservation Easement

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, American Rivers, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Outfitters and Guides

Association, Idaho Rivers United, Friends of the Lower Salmon. Surrounded by rugged scenery, cathedral-like canyons, pure white sand beaches, and roaring whitewater rapids, the 425-mile Salmon River is the longest undammed river in the continental U.S. On its westward rush to confluence with the Snake River, the Salmon has carved a 6,000-

foot deep gorge (the second deepest gorge in North America). The featured core of the 30,000- acre Lower Salmon River ACEC, this 53-mile segment of the Salmon River supports 49 outfitting businesses, offering annual float boat and jet boat access to 200,000 domestic and international

visitors, attracted to the “River of No Return’ as it winds through this remote area. Visitors are

treated to unspoiled scenery, an opportunity for peaceful solitude and a variety of animal and

plant life, including eight species protected by the Endangered Species Act. An abundance of cultural sites, including pictographs, 10,000 year-old Native American village remains, and rock dwellings built by immigrant Chinese miners along the River qualifies the Lower Salmon to be listed as an Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The

route of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail crosses the Salmon River within the ACEC

boundary. A hunting and fishing party led by Sgt. Ordway of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

visited the area in May 1 806. Agency management goals and willing seller objectives have often merged during local purchase negotiations in this area. To date, approximately 95 percent of BLM and project

partner’s transactions have resulted in the purchase of conservation easements.

Estimated “start up” cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual’ maintenance: $5,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Lower Salmon River Area of Critical Environmental o Concern

Idaho

1 Project Boundary Ne* force National Historic Trail Lewis and Clark Hunting Party Route Proposed Purchase with LWCF

1 Bureau of Land Management

National Forest

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| Indian Reservation

I State “H State, County. City; Wildlife. Park and Outdoor Recreation Areas

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Otay Mountain/Kuchamaa Habitat Conservation Plan CALIFORNIA San Diego County Congressional Districts 51, 52

Location Southern California, 15 miles east

of San Diego. Purpose Protect key habitat areas and

wildlife corridors within the HCP

to meet Federal/State requirements of the Endangered

Species Act. Purchase Multiple properties facing Opportunities immediate threats from industrial, rural residential, and suburban

development, are available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 3,903 10,763,120 Exchange 1,895 4,700,000 Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 200^[ Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 352 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 3,850 8,200,000

Cooperators

Project Description

The Trust for Public Land, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, City and County of San Diego, San Diego Association of Governments.

Representing one of the richest and most threatened regions of biodiversity in the world, the 38,000-acre Otay Mountain/Kuchamaa Habitat Conservation Plan lies immediately east of

rapidly growing San Diego and north of the U.S.-Mexico international border. The project area

overlaps the Otay National Cooperative Land and Wildlife Management Area designated in 1952, the Otay Mountain Wilderness designated in 1999 and shares a common boundary with the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The rapidly diminishing coastal sage scrub ecosystem found here (only 10 percent of the ecosystem remains intact) is a focus of California’s Natural Community Conservation Planning

protection effort. The ecosystem provides habitat for the California gnatcatcher, Quino

checkerspot butterfly, and several other Federally listed threatened or endangered species.

Listed in the Directory of Federal Natural Areas, the area supports at least 1 5 Federal candidate

or listed plant species, including the world’s largest stand of Tecate cypress. An additional four

plant species are only found on or near Otay Mountain. Explosive urban growth and

development, and unregulated recreational activities pose an immediate threat to the remaining

unprotected areas of coastal sage scrub. The Otay Mountain/Kuchamaa HCP is the largest coastal sage scrub core preserve identified by the Multiple Species Conservation Plan approved

by the City and County of San Diego and the San Diego Association of Governments.

Tecate and Little Tecate Peaks, within the HCP, provide a cultural link to the Kumeyaay people and their religious heritage. O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Otay Mountain / Kuchamaa Habitat Conservation Plan O

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

CALIFORNIA Riverside County Congressional District 44

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Southern California, directly west

of Palm Springs. Conserve significant scenic,

recreational, and wilderness resources within Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from high

density suburban/urban development and incompatible

recreational use/demands

Acquired to Date ! Method Acres Cost ($) j Purchase 16,073 11,704,492 Exchange 3,672 2,223,000

Donation 1,267 1,605,668 Other 0 0

Partners 47,108 48,723,861 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 556 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 41,444 34,000,000

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Nature Conservancy, The Wildlands Conservancy, Coachella Valley Mountains

Conservancy, Forest Service, California Department of Fish and Game, Cities of Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Band of CahuiHa

Indian Tribe, Friends of the Desert Mountains. Encompassing 272,000 acres, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

is a series of steep escarpments, ranging from sea level to over 10,000 feet in elevation. This undeveloped ‘island’ is home to over 600 animal and plant species, residing within several

distinct climatic zones. Numerous threatened and endangered species, including one of the

Nation's largest herds of Peninsular bighorn sheep, the least Bell's vireo, populations of desert

tortoise and Desert Slender salamander, and unique fan palm oases, are found among the

area’s perennial streams, springs and seeps. Rapid urbanization immediately adjacent to the Monument, including the communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and La Quinta threatens

the viability of the area for maintaining these tremendous wildlife resource values. A “showcase”

of cooperative and integrated management at all levels of government, the Monument is within the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Monument lands provide visitors with multiple recreation opportunities. Nearly 1 ,400,000 visits from the recreating public were recorded in 2001

The Monument is co-administered by the BLM and Forest Service (64,400 acres of the Monument lie within the San Bernardino National Forest). Three Wilderness areas, the 64,340-

acre Santa Rosa Mountain Wilderness, administered by BLM, and the 13,800-acre Santa Rosa

Wilderness and a portion of the 19,320-acre San Jacinto Wilderness, administered by the Forest

Service are imbedded within the Monument boundary. The 2,683-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail passes through the Monument.

Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 19
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

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WILDERNESS

' t \ 'VSAN JACINTO WILOERNESS

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SAN BERNARDINO

NATIONAL FOREST

ANZA BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK

California

Project Boundary

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

| Proposed Purchase with IWCF

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management Wilderness

National Forest National Forest Wilderness

National Park Service

) National Park Service Wilderness

1 National Widkfe Refuge A Management

‘ Areas

Indian Reservation

State 10- 21-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 20 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area MONTANA Lewis and Clark County Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Western Montana, 20 miles east

of Helena.

Protect key habitat areas, provide

recreation opportunities, and

facilitate public access to adjacent public lands.

Property in single ownership

facing immediate threat from

commercial, recreational, and

rural residential lakeshore development.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 300 1,165,000 Exchange 415 688,000

Donation 380 646,000

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 1,505 2,500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 3,640 9,100,000

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Conservation Fund; Forest Service; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Montana Department of

Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Lewis and Clark County; Prickly Pear Land Trust; Pennsylvania Power

and Light. The 6,240-acre Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area, derives its name from a series of impounded reservoirs (Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter) along this 60-mile stretch of the Missouri

River. Exceeding 1 ,000,000 annual visitors, the area has the distinction of being the highest

recreation use area in Montana, and growth has increased 7percent per year since 1993. Most

private lakeshore lands (especially on the western side of Hauser Lake) have been subdivided, given the proximity to Helena and popular recreational amenities. Recent accomplishments

provided for development of the 43-unit Devil's Elbow campground; completion of pending

actions will place the entire eastern shore of Hauser Lake into public ownership, connecting the Missouri River to the Lewis and Clark National Forest, administered by the Forest Service. The Chain-of-Lakes RMA riparian corridor provides habitat for many animal and plant species,

including habitat for three Threatened and Endangered species. Big game species, waterfowl, and native and introduced recreational fisheries are critically dependant on undeveloped

shoreline to maintain healthy populations. During fall and winter months 200-400 Bald eagles congregate to feed on spawning Kokanee salmon. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the course of the Missouri River through the

area. Though the river is impounded, remnant landscapes (including Crimson Bluffs, recently brought into public ownership) and 1804-1806 journal-entry sites remain. The property owner wishes his property to remain undeveloped and in conservation, to be

placed in public ownership for perpetual public use. Estimated “start up' cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $10,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 21
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 22
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Sandy River/Oregon National Historic Trail OREGON Clackamas and Multnomah

Counties Congressional Districts 3, 5

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Northwest Oregon, 20 miles southeast of Portland. Acquisition of multiple parcels

within the Sandy River gorge,

allowing for the protection of

significant scenic, recreation,

fisheries, and wildlife values.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from commercial and rural residential development, and land use

practices

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 912 4,164,000 Exchange 3,548 15,761,730

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 1,500 6,660,115

1 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 208 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 1,812 7,375,000

Cooperators

Project Description

Western Rivers Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Forest Service, State of Oregon, Clackamas and Multnomah Counties, METRO (regional government body), Cities of Portland and Sandy, Portland General Electric, Northwest Steelheaders, Oregon Trout, Sandy River Watershed Council. A breath-taking scenic corridor immediately east of metropolitan Portland, the Sandy and Salmon River canyons descend from the forested slopes of Mount Hood, harboring a rich diversity of animal and plant populations, within secluded riparian and wetland areas. Several salmon species listed under the Endangered Species Act use these turbulent waters for spawning and rearing their young before returning to the Pacific Ocean via the Columbia River. Old growth stands of Douglas fir contain prime habitat for the threatened northern spotted owl. The Sandy River project offers exceptional recreational opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping,

wildlife viewing, nature study, land-based recreational day use, and non-motorized boating or

floating. The project is easily accessible from the Portland Metro area, the northwest's second

largest population center. The 29,000-acre Sandy River project contains the route of the historic Barlow Road, the western segment of the Oregon National Historic Trail. The project shares a common boundary with the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, administered by the U.S. Forest Service. BLM is working with PGE to remove the Bull Run hydroelectric project, including dams on both the Sandy and Little Sandy Rivers. Dam removal will restore the free flowing character of the Sandy River. The decommissioning includes eventual transfer of 1,272 acres of PGE lands

within the Sandy River project area into Federal ownership. O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $5,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $1 ,500

Section VII- Land Acquisition Page VII - 23
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications a

Sandy River / Oreaon National Historic Trail

Oregon

Project Boundary

3sat*KS®' Oregon National Historic Trail

| Proposed Purchase with IWCF

Proposed Exchange

MILES

Bureau of Land Management

| National Forest

1 1 National Forest Wilderness

1 | National Wildlife Refuge & Management Areas ]j

[ | State

State, County, City ; WidKfe. Park and Outdoor Recreation Areas

| Private 10- 10-02

MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST

HATFIELD WILDERNESS

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 24
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River IDAHO Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, and Madison Counties Congressional District 2

Location Southeast Idaho, 20 miles Acquired to Date

northeast of Idaho Falls. Method Acres* Cost ($) Purpose

Purchase 3,767 9,896,000 Conserve significant scenic, Exchange 0 0

recreational, and wildlife resources within South Fork, Henrys Fork, and Main Snake

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 7,800 13,528,000 Proposed for 2004

Purchase

Opportunities Method Acres* Cost ($) Multiple properties facing immediate threats from rural residential and resort development, while enhancing

public access, are available.

Purchase 530 2,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Pending 2,700 7,500,000

* Fee and Conservation Easement

Cooperators The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Teton Regional Land Trust, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Shoshone-Bannoc* Tribe, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Henrys Fork Foundation.

Project Description Bom of snowmelt and springs among high ridges of Yellowstone country, the 42,900-acre Upper

Snake/South Fork Snake River project is an area like no other in the West. A 1980 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service evaluation rated this area the most valuable, biodiverse, and unique ecosystem in the State. The riparian corridor, lined with commanding cottonwood galleries and

a lush shrub understory, sustains a broad variety of plants, fish, birds, and wildlife populations. It is the only home for the Federally threatened Ute ladies’-tresses orchid in Idaho and is a world ' famous, blue ribbon fishery, supporting the largest wild Yellowstone cutthroat trout population outside of Yellowstone National Park. The first World Fly Fishing Championship in North America took place on the South Fork in 1997. The area provides crucial habitat for 126 bird species (the majority of them neotropical migrants), including the majority of Idaho's bald eagle

production (with 17 nesting territories), great blue heron (11 rookeries), and the yellow-billed cuckoo. In addition to outstanding fishing, diverse opportunities exist for boating, camping,

hiking, hunting, and sightseeing, accounting for 335,000 recreational visits per year. The scope of the project increased dramatically as a result of enormous public support and the

residual impact from the 1997 100-year flood event, which produced an increased number of

willing sellers. The project shares a contiguous boundary with the Caribou-Targhee National

Forest, administered by the Forest Service, and serves as a national model for land conservation, strategically utilizing conservation easements in a coordinated effort to preserve

the unique values of this area. O&M Cost Estimated “start up" cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $10,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 25
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Upper Snake / South Fork Snake River

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 26
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

NEW MEXICO Sandoval County Congressional District 3

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

North central New Mexico, 40

miles southwest of Santa Fe. Protect an outstanding geologic landscape and associated resource values, provide public access for recreation and avoid

trespass.

Multiple properties, within and

contiguous to the boundary of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks

National Monument, are

available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 860 1,500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 0 0

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Conservation Fund, Pueblo de Cochiti, University of New Mexico. The complex and spectacular gorge landscape of the 4,148-acre Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks

National Monument has been a focal point of visitors for centuries. In the traditional language of the Pueblo de Cochiti, “Kasha-Katwue’ means “white cliffs". The Monument is a remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering opportunities to observe, study, and

experience the geologic processes that shape natural landscapes. The area is rich in ash, pumice, and tuff deposits; the light-colored, cone-shaped “tent” rock formations are the byproducts of explosive volcanic eruptions, which occurred 6-7 million years ago. These unique

geologic “tent" formations represent the only occurrence found in the U.S. A maze of small, winding canyons lead into the core of the Monument, revealing “tents’ of all sizes. Through the millennia, water and wind sculpted these natural cones; this geologic process is unending. While uniform in shape, the “tents" vary in height from a few feet to 90 feet, revealing layers of volcanic material interspersed with bands of beige, gray, and pink rock. Human settlement is believed to have begun near the monument as a series of campsites during the Archaic period, from approximately 5,500 B.C. During the fifteenth century, several large ancestral pueblos were established in the area. Their descendants, the Pueblo de Cochiti, still inhabit the surrounding area. The Bureau of Land Management and the Pueblo de Cochiti cooperatively provide Monument

interpretation to nearly 40,000 annual public visitors. Most visitors view the Monument along the course of the 2-mile Tent Rocks National Recreation Trail. This request is in addition to the request of $1.5 million in 2003 for 1,000 acres. Estimated “start up” cost: $1,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $10,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 27
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

New Mexico I I Bureau of Lend Management

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII -28
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Upper Arkansas River Basin COLORADO Chaffee, Fremont, and Lake Counties Congressional District 3

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Central Colorado, east and north of Salida. Protect key parcels to consolidate ownership, enhance recreational access, and conserve open

space along the Arkansas River.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from rapid rural residential subdivision and

development are available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 3,994 4,822,000 Exchange 3,910 1,238,500 Donation 4,920 595,000

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 410 500,000 Pending Future Action I Method Acres Cost ($)

‘ Pending 3,820 4,700,000

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Conservation Fund, Colorado State Parks, Colorado Division of Wildlife. The Upper Arkansas River is an internationally famous Whitewater river and the most prominent

feature of the central Colorado valley. From its headwaters near historic Leadville, the river traverses some of Colorado’s most spectacular and diverse scenery while dropping over 5,000

vertical feet to Pueblo. It passes four 14,000-foot peaks, through open valleys, boulder-strewn canyons and the 1 ,000-foot deep Royal Gorge.

Located a short distance to Colorado’s Front Range population centers, this 148-mile segment

of the Arkansas River is the most heavily used Whitewater boating river in the U.S., attracting 900,000 domestic and international recreational visitors in 2001 . River visitation has been

increasing 5 percent per year and continues to be the catalyst for economic development related

to recreation and tourism in the area. The 500,000-acre Upper Arkansas River project area presents a broad spectrum of cultural, geologic, vegetative, and wildlife habitat resources. The entire project is designated as the Arkansas River Visual Resources Management Corridor. This beauty and accessibility attract

rural residential subdivision, intermingling with public lands. This rapid expansion threatens the

habitat and migration routes of multiple threatened and endangered species found here,

including the Mexican spotted owl, Canada lynx, bald eagle, Brandegee buckwheat and Penland

mustard, and negatively affects public recreation opportunities by restricting public access. Over 18 Federal, State, and local agencies have joined together with numerous grassroots

organizations to preserve and enhance the natural values of the Upper Arkansas River Basin, developing recreational opportunities while maintaining the scenic values which attract tourism. Estimated “start up” cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $20,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 29
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Upper Arkansas River Basin

Colorado

Project Boundary

Propoaad Purchase with LWCF

Bureau of Land Management N

1 1 National Forest A

I I National Park Service

I 1 National Wildlife Refuge & Management Area f

1 1 Military Sun

I I Private

11 - 20-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 30 a
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

California Wilderness

CALIFORNIA San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties Congressional Districts 25, 41 , 45, 51

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

Southern and Southeastern

California.

Purchase private inholdings

within designated wilderness areas to protect wilderness

qualities and outdoor recreation

opportunities.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from industrial, rural residential, and suburban

development, and unregulated OHV use.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 89,962 16,100,000 Exchange 45,041 8,107,000

Donation 74,382 13,387,760

Other 1,149 206,820

Partners 0 0

Proposed for 2004 | Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 1,500 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 97,366 44,301 ,000

The Wildlands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, The Trust for Public Land, California State Lands Commission.

With the passage of the California Desert Protection Act in 1994, 3.6 million acres were set aside by Congress in southern California to be preserved as wilderness, due to their unique scenic,

recreation, wildlife, and scientific resource values. These BLM-administered wilderness areas, 69 in all, stretch from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the Colorado River, south to the Mexican border. Thought by many to be a continuous expanse of Federal lands, over 550,000

acres designated by the Act were originally in private and State ownership. Through the tireless

efforts of dedicated visionaries over 200,000 of these acres have since been acquired and

preserved. These roadless units of Wilderness represent the best of the last of southern California's great open spaces, within easy access to a burgeoning population of more than 20 million people. The preservation of these areas in their natural state satisfies a growing public demand for outdoor recreation, a respite from the pressure of an ever-increasing urban lifestyle, and a rare place to experience solitude.

In addition to non-motorized recreational opportunities, these remote lands provide habitat to a wide variety of animal and plant species, including the Peninsular bighorn sheep, Desert

tortoise, and Mojave ground squirrel. These units of wilderness abut many Federal conservation management areas, including National Monuments, Preserves and Forests. Six units are

transected by the 2,638-mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, drawing short and long-distance

hikers from around the world. Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $5,000

Section VII- Land Acquisition Page VII - 31
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications California Wilderness

California

Project Boundary

Proposed Purchase with LWCF

0 2 4 6 810121416

Bureau of Land Management

1 1 Bureau of Lend Management Wilderness

I ] National Forest

] National Park Service

National Park Service Wilderness

National WSdlife Refuge & Management

Areas

[• V - l Indian Reservation

Military State 11 -08-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII 32
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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Henrys Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern

IDAHO Fremont County Congressional District 2

Location Southeast Idaho, 14 miles west of Acquired to Date

Yellowstone NP. Method Acres* Cost ($) Purpose

Purchase 437 296,400

Initiate a conservation easement Exchange 70 350,000

purchase program to conserve

working ranch land, open spaces and wildlife habitat for recreation.

Donation 0 0

Other 357 182,180

Partners 1,995 2,760,000 Proposed for 2004

Purchase

Opportunities Method Acres* Cost ($) Excellent opportunities to protect remaining ranch lands by

providing a significant economic

incentive to keep these ranch

properties intact.

Purchase 750 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Pending 3,813 8,800,000

* Fee and Conservation Easement

Cooperators The Nature Conservancy, Teton Regional Land Trust, The Conservation Fund, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Henrys Fork Foundation.

Project Description On the western doorstep of Yellowstone National Park and surrounded by the Continental

Divide, the 35,875-acre Henrys Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern’s exceptional

aesthetic and wildlife values have been an attraction to generations of Americans who have

fished, hiked, hunted, skied and snowmobiled here. The area offers high quality open space,

rangeland, streams, wetlands, and wildlife and fish resources to the approximately 4,000,000

annual visitors who pass through the project area. Antelope, elk, moose, and mule deer utilize the region for summer/winter range and as a migratory corridor connecting summer range in Yellowstone National Park with winter range in Idaho and Montana. The world-renowned Henrys Lake fishery is the last stronghold in the Henrys Fork basin for the Yellowstone cutthroat

trout. White spruce/aspen forested wetlands on the east and north shores of the lake are

globally rare and found nowhere else in the continental U.S. Chief Joseph led his Nez Perce

Tribe through the basin on his failed flight to Canada, their journey now evidenced by the Nez

Perce National Historic Trail. Working ranches in the area provide valuable summer range for cattle operations based

throughout Idaho, contributing an important economic base that ranching families depend upon.

Diverse recreation, attracted to the basin’s natural open space, provides a critical economic

base. To compensate for agricultural revenue shortfalls and to meet estate tax commitments, an

increasing amount of these productive lands are being lost to second home and resort development, sacrificing the natural amenities of open space and wildlife, which originally attracted recreational development. The landscape is literally being “loved to death". O&M Cost Estimated “start up" cost: $1,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $1,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 33
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Henrys Lake Area of Critical Environmental Concern

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GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST

Henry*

TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST

|fi s 111*5

T

RED ROCK LAKES

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Island Park

Reservoir

Idaho

1 Project Boundary

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Nez Fare* National Historic Trail Proposed Purchase with LWCF

| Bureau of Land Management

”| National Forest National Park Service

1 1 National Wildfife Refuge A Management Areas \

Other Federal

| | State

Private

11 - 14-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 34
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

El Malpais National Conservation Area NEW MEXICO Cibola County Congressional District 2

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

West central New Mexico, 80

miles west of Albuquerque. Purchase private inholdings and

edgeholdings within and

contiguous to the boundary of El Malpais National Conservation

Area.

Multiple properties feeing immediate threats from rural

residential development and

billboard construction along the

1-40 corridor are available.

! Acquired to Date

’ Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 9,757 3,140,000 Exchange1 56,085 584,904

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 200^ Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 500 500,000 Pending Future Action f Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 3,895 3,500,000

Cooperators The Conservation Fund, The Archeological Conservancy, Forest Service, National Park Service, State of New Mexico, Cibola County, Los Amigos del Malpais.

Project Bounded by high sandstone bluffs, cliffs, and sandhill country within the Cibolla Wilderness to Description the east and by the “Chain of Craters’ to the West, the 266,100-acre El Malpais NCA is an

exceptional example of a dormant volcanic landscape. El Malpais NCA consists of four distinct lava flows, which spewed over the broad McCarty’s Valley at different times during the past 3,000,000 years, the most recent geologic event occurring 1 ,000 years ago. El Malpais “The

Badlands’ is the historic Spanish name given to the lava field, due to the rugged nature of the

terrain. Hundreds of thousands of acres of cinder cones, sculptured sandstone formations, ponderosa pine forest, lava tubes, and ice caves make up the El Malpais lava field. The area

offers sweeping scenic vistas and ample opportunities to experience solitude. The area

presents a variety of recreational activities to a curious public; including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and sightseeing. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses 29 miles of the

El Malpais NCA. The El Malpais NCA nearly surrounds the 1 14,277-acre El Malpais National Monument, administered by the National Park Service. Purchase of private properties from willing-seller inholders would prevent changes in land use, permanently preserve this remarkable landscape, and improve manageability of the National Conservation Area, the imbedded Cebolla Wilderness and West Malpais Wilderness, and the neighboring National Monument. An estimated 72,000 visitors to El Malpais NCA were recorded in 2001

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $15,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $2,500

’Subsurface mineral estate.

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 35
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications El Malpais National Conservation Area

New Mexico

MILES

Project Boundary

4"*a*iaia Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Proposed Purchase with LWCF

1 1 Bureau of Land Management

1 1 Bureau of Land Management Wilderness

1 1 National Forest

Indian Reservation

( 1 National Park Service

1 I St*te

Private 09-03-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 36
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Scab Creek Special Recreation Management Area WYOMING Sublette County Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

Southwest Wyoming, 75 miles southeast of Jackson.

Preserve/protect recreation and

resource-related properties within the Scab Creek Special Recreation Management Area.

Single property facing immediate

threat from rural residential development is available from a

highly motivated willing seller.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0

! Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 320 1,400,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 2,680 9,200,000

The Conservation Fund, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Forest Service, Wyoming Game and

Fish Department, Mule Deer Foundation, Wyoming Outfitters Association. The Wind River Mountain Range “Winds’ is one of the most rugged and majestic mountain

ranges in the Rocky Mountains. The Winds are world famous for their distinct profile, glacial geology, and varied recreational opportunities. Lands within the 18,880-acre Scab Creek SRMA

compose much of the fore and middle ground of these spectacular vistas, which provide a gateway for recreation into this inspiring area.

Inholding acquisition, through purchase of fee interest and conservation easements, would

protect critical habitat for wildlife and wetland/riparian areas, and will enhance recreational access and use of these and adjacent public lands by an estimated 7,000 annual visitors. Development pressure from Jackson and a new generation of oil and gas exploration, development, and production within Wyoming’s Overthrust Belt threatens to fragment this unique

area, impacting natural values, compromising open space, and impeding public access to the 7,636-acre Scab Creek Wilderness Study Area. A well-defined trail network radiates from Scab

Creek SRMA, providing foot and equestrian public access to the Bridger-Teton National Forest (and the abutting 428,169-acre Bridger Wilderness), administered by the Forest Service. The

area frequently hosts classes sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School

(headquartered in Lander, WY), the premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership. Much of Scab Creek SRMA is classified as crucial big game winter range. In addition to providing sage grouse habitat (a candidate Federal threatened and endangered species), the area is critical for elk and moose caving and migration. For the past 30 years, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has managed a winter elk feeding area, serving 585 animals, on BLM-managed public land within the project area. Estimated “start up” cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $25,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 37
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Scab Creek Special Recreation Management Area

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Sears Point Area of Critical Environmental Concern/ Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail ARIZONA Yuma County Congressional District 7

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

Southwest Arizona, 80 miles east

of Yuma.

Protect significant cultural and

natural resources within the boundary of Sears Point Area of

Critical Environmental Concern.

Multiple properties threatened

with commercial use, industrial extraction, and seasonal rural residential development are

available.

1 Acquired to Date

I Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Exchange 0 0

Donation 320 48,000 Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 200< Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 2,520 500,000 Pending Future Action

! Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 4,142 1,500,000

The Archeological Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, The Trust

for Public Land, Arizona Game and Fish Department, City of Yuma.

For thousands of years, Native Americans and historic peoples were drawn to Sears Point, an

isolated area of black mesas along the Gila River. The 3,668-acre Sears Point ACEC lies at this crossroad of historical events and cultures. It embraces a wide array of archeological sites, including rock alignments and aboriginal trails. This fragile evidence of human history spans

thousands of years with some dating as far back as the Archaic Period. Numerous petroglyph panels carved by travelers at various times in history make up the core of this fascinating body of evidence. These petroglyphs attest that the Gila River has long been an important route for

travel through Arizona. The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and the Butterfield Overland Mail Route followed the course of the Gila River as it wound its way past Sears Point. The Sears Point Archeological District was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places

in 1985, and designated an ACEC in 1988. In addition to protecting abundant cultural resources, it also protects important natural resources, such as the nearby mesquite bosque on

the Gila River floodplain. The bosque provides high-quality habitat for wildlife, including southwestern willow flycatcher migration. The fragile and isolated nature of the petroglyphs at Sears Point leaves them particularly vulnerable to theft and senseless acts of vandalism. Evidence of both can already be found among the irreplaceable motifs etched in rock. Native American tribal governments and the City

of Yuma have expressed interest in cooperating with the Bureau of Land Management to regulate public access and provide site interpretation to conserve this world-class resource. Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 39
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Sears Point Area of Critical Environmental Concern

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

/

Project Boundary Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic

/ Butterfield Overland Mail Route HHail Proposed Purchase with LWCF

MILES

Bureau of Land Management

1 1 MBitary State FiCT] State. County. City, Wildlife. Park

* and Outdoor Recreation Araae

I i Private

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Kanarra Mountain UTAH Iron County Congressional District 1

Location Southwest Utah, 12 miles south

of Cedar City. Purpose Protect natural resources on the western slope of Kanarra

Mountain, including the domestic

water supply for the Town of

Kanarraville. Purchase Multiple properties facing Opportunities immediate threats from

recreational home site development and road

construction/widening.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Exchange 933 1,026,300 Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 20CV Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 385 500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 5,148 9,000,000

Cooperators

Project Description

O&M Cost

The Conservation Fund, The Grand Canyon Trust, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Division

of Wildlife Resources, Iron County, Town of Kanarraville, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. The dramatic western slopes of the 1 1 ,550-acre Kanarra Mountain project encompass a broad

variety of resource values. The Kanarra Creek and Spring Creek watersheds descend these

slopes, providing the sole supply of domestic and irrigation water to the rural community of

Kanarraville. Maintaining water quality and quantity would allow the community to avoid expenses associated with water treatment and the future search for new water sources. Iron County and the Town of Kanarraville fully support this initiative. Riparian corridors sustained by

these watersheds provide habitat for many animal and plant species, including the Mexican

Spotted Owl, a threatened species. Kanarra Mountain is laced with an informal network of trails, weaving through dramatic geologic

formations, as they descend the rugged slopes. Hiking and equestrian use are well documented. Public access to the Kanarra Mountain project area is facilitated by its close

proximity to 1-15. Acquisition within the project area, under consideration for Area of Critical Environmental Concern designation, would consolidate public ownership and reduce management costs. The

project overlays a portion of the 4,333-acre Spring Creek Wilderness Study Area, administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

Broad sweeping vistas to the north, south and west capture immediate attention, primarily the

striking red rock canyons and spires sharing a common boundary with Zion National Park, administered by the National Park Service. Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Kanarra Mountain

Project Boundary fell Proposed Purchase with IWCF

MILES 12 3 4

1 Bureau of Land Management

1 } National Forest

| National Forest Wilderness

| : | National Park Service

i Reservation

| State

I State. County. City ; Widlife. Park and Outdoor Recreation Areas

Private

Utah

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

COLORADO Dolores and Montezuma

Counties Congressional District 3

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Southwestern Colorado, 45 miles west of Durango. Ensure preservation of significant cultural resources and traditional Native American landscapes and enhance public access.

Multiple properties facing rural residential development,

agricultural expansion, and site vandalism, destruction, and

desecration are available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 200 174,108 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 2004 1 Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 440 600,000

| Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) i Pending 9,700 9,400,000

Cooperators

Project Description

The Archeological Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, The Wilderness Land Trust, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Colorado Historical Society, Public Lands Interpretive Association, San Juan Mountain Association. The 164,000-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument was established to protect

cultural and natural resources on a landscape scale. The Monument contains the highest

density of cultural resource sites in the U.S., with more than 100 sites per square mile; 5,000

sites are documented and a total of 20,000-30,000 sites are predicted. Seven of the sites are

listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one is a National Historic Landmark, and a proposed National Register District nomination is under review. Native Americans maintain

close ties to the landscape and to the sites occupied by their ancestors. Canyons of the Ancients NM offers an unparalleled opportunity to observe, study, and experience how cultures

lived and adapted over time in the American Southwest. A unit of Hovenweep National Monument, administered by the National Park Service lies within the CANM boundary. The

Anasazi Heritage Center (Southwest Colorado’s premier archeological museum), administered by the Bureau of Land Management and Mesa Verde National Park, administered by the NPS,

lie immediately east of Canyons of the Ancients NM. Monument resources include spectacular landforms with deeply incised canyons, sheer sandstone cliffs, and panoramic vistas. Riparian areas offer habitat to several Federally listed threatened and endangered species, including the southwestern willow flycatcher and unique

heipetological species such as the longnose leopard lizard. The vast Monument offers camping,

hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking (on existing roads and trails), hunting, and wildlife viewing to an estimated 35,000 annual visitors. O&M Cost Estimated “start up" cost; $25,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $7,500

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 43
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications o

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Colorado

Prefect Boundary

Proposed Purchase with LWCF

Proposed Exchange

| Bureau of Land Management

National Forest

t 1 National Park Sarvica

1 .. . I Indian Rasarvation

I i Sum

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'j State. County. City ; Wildlife, Rerk TM " and Outdoor Recreation Areas

1 j Private 10- 16-02 Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 44

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Grande Ronde National Wild and Scenic River OREGON

WASHINGTON

Wallowa County

Asotin County

Congressional District 2 Congressional District 5

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

90 miles south of Spokane, WA.

Protect scenic viewsheds within and recreational access to the Grande Ronde National Wild and

Scenic River corridor.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from logging, grazing, recreational, and rural residential development, are

available.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 2,113 938,000 Exchange 5,143 2,314.350

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 20CM { Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 1,000 686,000

Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) ! Pending 27,743 14,786,000

Cooperators

Project Description

The Conservation Fund, Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon and

Washington State Parks. The 44-mile free-flowing Grande Ronde National Wild and Scenic River is among the most

remote and scenic rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The river corridor has outstanding

recreational and scenic values, attracting an estimated 33,OCX) annual recreational visitors. The "upper river" between Minam and Troy consists of evergreen forests and grasslands within a system of deep basalt canyons and ascending ridges. Congress designated segments of the

river as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system in recognition of unique

natural character and outstanding resource values. The "middle river" passes through the remote communities and surrounding ranches as the canyon gradually widens and forested lands yield to open, exposed ridges and rangelands. Rocky, exposed, arid canyons containing

traces of ancient peoples and early homesteads among a few active ranches characterize the

“lower river". The Grande Ronde watershed provides crucial winter range for elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep. The bald eagle is a common winter resident. The river is designated critical habitat for

listed Chinook salmon and steelhead. MacFarlane’s 4-o’clock and stickseed, two Federally

listed threatened and endangered plant species, are found in the Grande Ronde watershed. The Nez Perce, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse Indians once lived in the reaches of the Grande Ronde. Fragile cultural sites are found throughout the river corridor. O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $1,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $20,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Grande Ronde National Wild and Scenic River

Oregon

Project Boundary

Proposed Purchase with LWCF

MILES

0 12 3 4

I I Bureau of Land Management

1 | National Forest

} 1 National Forest Wilderness

I I Other Federal

1 . -.-,1

i I Private

WALLOWA

NATIONAL FOREST

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII -46 o
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Snake River Rim Recreation Area/Oregon National Historic Trail IDAHO Jerome County Congressional District 2

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

South central Idaho, 5 miles northeast of Twin Falls. Protect key properties to conserve open space, allow

public recreational access, and

provide environmental education

opportunities.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from aquaculture, hydropower, and rural residential development, are

available.

Acquired to Date

j Method Acres Cost ($) 1 Purchase 0 0 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 200^ Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 204 1,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 1,700 5,100,000

Cooperators

Project Description

The Conservation Fund, State of Idaho, Jerome City and County, Twin Falls City and County, College of Southern Idaho.

Sixty miles north of the 10,000-acre Snake River Rim Recreation Area an aquifer is fed by rivers and streams sinking into the porous Snake River Plain. These waters cool to a constant 58°F and slowly seep southward, 150 miles over 90 years, emerging from the depths of the earth along the steep, vertical walls of the Snake River Canyon, forming rare and unique wetlands. These cool water springs and seeps are rich in history. To the north, a broad swath created by

the Oregon National Historic Trail remains. In the mid-1800's the springs provided a rare source

of water in the desert landscape to emigrating pioneers, later it became an outlaw hideout. Only three undeveloped canyon alcove spring ecosystems remain in the Snake River Canyon;

all other spring systems have been tapped and diverted by the aquaculture and hydropower

industries. Devil’s Corral was created 14,500 years ago during the great Bonneville Lake flood, when a tremendous surge of floodwaters scoured through basaltic bedrock, leaving Devil’s Corral in its wake. A sweeping viewshed from trail vantage points includes Twin Falls in the near foreground. The

city has developed several parks and trails on the opposite south canyon rim, accommodating

500,000 annual tourists enjoying the Snake River Canyon and Shoshone Falls State Park. Acquisition of project inholdings would protect the municipal water supply from septic system and fish hatchery effluent contamination. The Snake River Rim Recreation Area is cooperatively managed with local counties for a wide

variety of motorized and non-motorized recreational activities. The project’s proximity to local schools invites environmental education opportunities. O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 47
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Snake River Rim Recreation Area / Oregon National Historic Trail

Idaho

1 Project Boundary

Oregon National Historic Trail Northside Alternate Route

Proposed Purchase with LWCF

MILES

0 12 3 4

Bureau of Land Management

State

State, County, City; Wildlife Park

‘ and Outdoor Recreation Areas

1 1 Private

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway

COLORADO Mesa County Congressional District 3

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

West central Colorado, 45 miles southwest of Grand Junction. Preserve stunning, nationally- known landscape, conserve open

space, enhance public

recreational opportunities, and

protect critical wildlife habitat.

Fish Creek Ranch was marketed

for rural home sites in 2001. The

Conservation Fund purchased the

property for resale to the BLM.

Acquired to Date Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 613 845,000 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 Proposed for 2004

Method Acres Cost ($) Purchase 312 500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres Cost ($) Pending 3,839 6,655,000

Cooperators The Conservation Fund, Colorado Division of Wildlife, North American Butterfly Association, Trout Unlimited. Project The 158-mile Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway extends along Colorado State

Description Highways 141 and 145 from Whitewater (near Grand Junction) south to Placerville. Spectacular views and impressive history along the Byway attract use from a broad spectrum of recreation users; including sightseers, and leisure travelers to the Four Comers area. An estimated 61 ,000

visitors traveled the Byway in 2001

Unaweep Canyon is a massive canyon, 1 ,500 to 3,500 feet deep, occupying what once was the

ancestral channel of the Gunnison River. The course of the Gunnison River was altered during a historic flood event. One of the largest remaining undeveloped tracts along the Byway, Fish Creek Ranch lies nestled among the towering cliffs of Unaweep Canyon. The property has over 1 .5 miles of Byway frontage and is bounded on three of four sides by BLM-managed public land. The

Palisade Wilderness Study Area/Outstanding Natural Area, designated in 1987 for preservation and public enjoyment of its primitive natural beauty, borders Fish Creek Ranch to the north and

west. Fish Creek Falls, a Byway focal point, plunging 263-feet down sheer rock walls, lies immediately north of Fish Creek Ranch. High volume water rights flow through and are impounded on the property. These waters sustain two large hay meadows, attracting abundant

wildlife and providing important, high-density deer and elk winter range that is fast disappearing

in Unaweep Canyon.

Purchase of Fish Creek Ranch would protect rare plant and butterfly habitat at the adjacent Unaweep Seep, purchased by BLM in 1996 and now designated a Research Natural Area. O&M Cost Estimated “start up’ cost: $14,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $2,000

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 49
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway

COLORADO

NATIONAL MONUMENT

GRAND MESA

NATIONAL FOREST

THE flMJSADE WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Colorado

UNCOMPAHGRE

NATIONAL FOREST

Project Boundary

Proposed Purchase with LWCF

| Bureau of Land Management

I 1 National Forest

I 1 National Park Service

State

| Private

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Acquisition Management

Subactivity Summary ($000)

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$(000) 4,994 4,000 0 -500 3,500 -500 FTE 36 38 0 0 38 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $3,500,000 and 38 FTE. The Land Acquisition program supports the Serve Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, and the end outcome goal to protect lives, resources and

property. A key intermediate outcome measure of these goals is to improve land tenure

distribution through acquisitions and exchanges. The Land Acquisition program also supports

the Resource Protection mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan. Protecting

cultural and natural heritage resources is an End Outcome Goal of the Resource Protection

goal. The Acquisition Management program funds the administrative costs of the land

acquisition program, which allows the BLM to meet these goals The Acquisition Management program funds the administrative costs necessary to acquire the lands funded through the Land Acquisition subactivity. The funds are used to pay for processing the actions needed to complete land acquisitions, including costs associated with

title research, appraisals, project planning, surveys, relocation, coordination with BLM multi- resource program s, and coordination with local governments and private parties. Land exchange is an important tool to meet management objectives and is BLM’s preferred method of land acquisition, especially for the protection and enhancement of wetlands and

riparian areas. The BLM’s exchange program is funded through this appropriation and the Lands and Realty Management subactivity in the Management of Lands and Resources

appropriation. Exchanges funded by the Land Acquisition appropriation are limited to those where the lands to be acquired are within a project area that has received, or is currently proposed for, appropriated funding. Many of the BLM’s Land and Water Conservation Fund

projects are completed through a combination of purchase and exchange.

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 51
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance

Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the land

acquisition program, supported by Acquisition Management funding, included:

• The fee interest purchase of 63 parcels,

totaling 110,368 acres valued at $20,827,989.

• The easement interest purchase of 7

parcels, totaling 4,425 acres valued at $9,314,455.

• Accepting the fee interest donation of 8

parcels, totaling 7,997 acres, valued at $44,925,955.

• Accepting the easement interest donation of

1 parcel, totaling 1 acre, valued at $264. The Acquisition Management subactivity funded all processing costs for these transactions,

including labor and contract costs for appraisals and title searches. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, until passage of a final appropriation, the BLM will continue the land acquisition program with previously appropriated funds, and continue to emphasize partnerships with organizations who can assist the BLM in land acquisitions, local communities and other groups.

In 2003, BLM will continue to emphasize innovative acquisition strategies that meet BLM

management goals. Significant planned accomplishments in 2003 will include the fee or easement purchase of approximately 100 parcels, totaling 57,687 acres, valued at approximately $39,000,000.

BLM is requesting funds for land acquisition at "Tent Rocks’ at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument which were created 6 to 7 million years ago by successive volcanic emptions, the only occurrence found in North America.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

: Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 3,500 -500 FTE 38 0 Acquisition Management, (-$500,000) - The BLM anticipates fewer land transactions in 2004

from the LWCF account. The Acquisition Management funds have been reduced accordingly

to meet the support requirements of the proposed 2004 land acquisition program.

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 52
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Emergencies and Hardships

Subactivity Summary ($000) r

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$(000) 1,000 1,500 0 0 1,500 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

2004 Program Overview

Emergency Acquisition funding secured

the Crimson Bluffs, a 50 acre tract along the Missouri River and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Montana. The bluffs were described in the 1804-1806 expedition journals.

The 2004 budget request is $1,500,000 and 0 FTE. The Emergencies and Hardship program supports both

the Serve Communities and the Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic

Plan. This program enables the BLM to improve land tenure and protect cultural and natural heritage resources. The program provides $1,500,000 to purchase land and/or interest in land areas within or adjacent to Administratively or congressionally designated boundaries and/or areas that meet the

intent of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. The availability of funds for emergency and in-holding purchases permits timely action to alleviate hardships and prevent adverse land use that may conflict with management objectives for adjacent public lands. These funds allow the BLM to purchase properties which become available on short notice and would not remain available unless immediate action is taken. These parcels, although small and generally inexpensive, conserve and protect cultural and historic resources, permit retention of disappearing open

space, preserve wildlife habitat and wilderness, enhance public recreation opportunities, and are

strongly supported by local communities.

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 53
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, some examples of projects that were acquired using emergency funds include:

• Purchase of 160 acres valued at $111,000 from a seller who was eager to complete the

transaction, within Colorado’s Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. This purchase

preserved eight documented cultural sites, all associated with the Lowry Pueblo, a National

Historic Landmark and a Monument focal point. Lands are not often available in this area;

this landowner offered the land to the BLM prior to offering the land for sale on the market. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument has the highest density of archeological sites

in the U.S.

• Purchase of 40 acres valued at $200,000, within Montana’s Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area, and associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Purchase of these lands provided the BLM the opportunity to complete a larger exchange of nearby lands; without the Emergency and Hardship funding for this small parcel, the owner

would not have completed the larger exchange, resulting in the sale of all private parcels to private ownership. The property has superb water-based recreation value, protects the

property from lakefront development, and is facilitating completion of the Ward Ranch

Exchange. The purchase was assisted by The Conservation Fund. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM will continue to fund acquisitions of small tracts in 2003, if emergency situations arise where a landowner has a need to sell properties immediately due to financial issues, or a

property is on the market for a short time. The determination to use these funds will be made

on a case-by-case basis, and all acquisitions with these funds will meet the goals of the land

acquisition program.

Section VII- Land Acquisition Page VII - 54
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments

Subactivity Summary

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$(000) 500 500 0 0 500 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $500,000 and 0 FTE.

This program furthers the Serve Communities mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic

Plan, and the end outcome goal to protect lives, resources, and property. BLM improves land tenures by acquire land and interest-in-land by a number of methods; including exchange,

purchase, and donation. When an exchange is proposed, every attempt is made to equalize values between the lands coming into Federal ownership and the lands leaving Federal ownership. In those instances where land values are not equal, the Bureau is required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to obtain equal valued properties in exchange, so the BLM attempts to equalize land values by decreasing or increasing the land leaving Federal ownership. In certain instances, where values are not equal and there is no available land in Federal ownership to equalize values, a cash payment can be made to the exchange

proponent. This cash payment, an “equalization’’ payment, cannot exceed 25 percent of the

difference between the values of the lands coming into Federal ownership and the lands leaving Federal ownership2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

An example of the use of land equalization payment funds in 2002:

• A $99,000 Land Exchange Equalization Payment funded exchange of 2,482 acres of private land in Grand County, Colorado, valued at $4,700,000 for 5,739 acres of public land in Eagle, Grand, and Jackson Counties, Colorado valued at $4,601,000. Without the Exchange Equalization Payment funds, the BLM would not have been able to complete this exchange. Acquired private land consolidated public ownership and management,

Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 55
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications improves public access to public lands and enhances opportunities for dispersed recreation. Q Thirty-nine of the 49 scattered public land tracts disposed of lacked legal public access and

did not contain unique or sensitive resources. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM will continue to fund exchange equalization payments in 2003 as the need arises.

Critical deer and elk winter range habitat were acquired by an exchange with the State of Colorado. An exchange

equalization payment made this exchange

possible.

Section VII -Land Acquisition Page VII - 56 a
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Class (Million $)

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. 2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 2 0 0 2

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benefits

1 0 0 1 25.2 Other services 2 0 0 2

32.0 Lands & Structures 40 0 -21 19

99.9 Total, Direct 38 45 0 0 0 -21 38 24 Program and Financing (Million $)

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14-5033-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003 Request

2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: Direct program:

00.01 Land acquisition 43 39 19

00.02 Acquisition management 0 3 4

00.03 Land Exchange Equalizations Payments 0 1 1 00.91 Total direct program 43 43 24

09.19 Reimbursable program 4 0 0

10.00 Total obligations 47 43 24

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21 .40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 44 38 38

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 47 45 24

22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to other accounts (14- 1125)

-6 0 0

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 85 83 62

23.95 New obligations -47 -43 -24 24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year 38 38 38 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary: Section VII - Land Acquisition Page VII - 57
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-5033-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003 Request 2004

estimate

40.20 Appropriation (special, definite) 50 45 24

68.10 Spending authority from offsetting collections: Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired) -3 0 0

70.00 Total new budget authority (gross) 47 45 24

Change in obligated balances: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 8 3 2

73.10 Total new obligations 47 43 24

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -55 -44 -27

74.00 Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired) 3 0 0

74.40 Obligated balances, end of year 3 2 0

Outlays (gross), detail 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 17 14 7

86.93 Outlays from discretionary balances 38 30 20

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 55 44 27

Offsets Against gross budget authority only 88.95 Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources (unexpired) -3 0 0

Net budget authority and outlays 89.00 Budget authority 50 45 24

90.00 Outlays 55 44 27

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5033-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003 Request

2004

estimate

Direct obligations

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 2 2 0

12.5 Other services 1 2 5

13.2 Land and structures 40 39 19

19.9 Subtotal, direct obligations 43 43 24

Reimbursable obligations 22.5 Other sen/ices 4 0 0

29.9 Subtotal, obligations, reimbursable obligations 4 0 0

99.9 Total new obligations 47 43 24

Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-5033-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

estimate

Direct program:

10.01 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 38 38 0

10.09 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 27 27 27

10.19 FTE commercial (civilian) 11 11 11

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Oregon and California Grant Lands

Appropriation Language Sheet

For expenses necessary for management, protection, and development

of resources and for construction, operation, and maintenance of access

roads, reforestation, and other improvements on the revested Oregon and

California Railroad grant lands, on other Federal lands in the Oregon and

California land-grant counties of Oregon, and on adjacent rights-of-way; and acquisition of lands or interests therein, including existing connecting roads on or adjacent to such grant lands; $106,672,000, to remain

available until expended: Provided, That 25 percent of the aggregate of

all receipts during the current fiscal year from the revested Oregon and

California Railroad grant lands is hereby made a charge against the Oregon and California land-grant fund and shall be transferred to the General Fund in the Treasury in accordance with the second paragraph

of subsection (b) of title II of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 876).

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII • 1
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language Citations

43 U.S.C. 1181 a, b, d-f 43U.S.C. 1701 etseq. 53 Stat. 753

P.L. 105-83 43 U.S.C. 1181 a, b, d and f, the Oregon and California Grant Lands Act of 1937, provides

for management of the revested Oregon and California and reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road

grant lands for permanent forest production under the principle of sustained yield; for cooperative agreements with other agencies or private owners for coordinated administration;

for leasing of lands for grazing; for performing any and ail acts and for making such rules and

regulations as may be necessary and proper for administering such lands; and for distribution of

receipts. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., as amended, provides for the public lands to be generally retained in Federal ownership; for periodic and systematic inventory of the public lands and their resources; for a review of existing withdrawals and classifications; for establishing comprehensive rules and regulations for administering public land statutes; for multiple use management on a sustained yield basis; for protection of scientific, scenic, historical, ecological, environmental, air and atmospheric, water

resource, and archaeological values; for receiving fair market value for the use of the public lands and their resources; for establishing uniform procedures for any disposal, acquisition, or exchange; for protecting areas of critical environmental concern; and for recognizing the

Nation's need for domestic sources of minerals, food, timber, and fiber from the public lands, including implementation of the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1 970. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act applies to all public lands that include the O&C

grant lands by definition (43 U.S.C. 1702). However, §701 (b) of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1701 note) provides that if any provision of FLPMA is in conflict with or inconsistent with the O&C Act and Coos Bay Wagon Road Act, insofar as they relate to management of timber resources and

disposition of revenue from lands and resources, the latter Acts will prevail. 53 Stat. 753, The Act of May 24, 1939 relates to the disposition of funds from the CBWR grant lands located in western Oregon. The Act provides that 25 percent of the aggregate of all receipts collected during the current fiscal year from the revested O&C grant lands is hereby made a charge against the O&C grant land fund and shall be transferred to the General Fund in the Treasury in accordance with the second paragraph of subsection (b) of title II of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 876). This language was first enacted in the 1953 Department of

Interior Appropriations Act when a portion of funds appropriated in the BLM "Construction" account were provided specifically for construction and acquisition projects and made a reimbursable charge against the one-third portion of receipts that were eligible to be returned to the O&C counties under the provision of the second paragraph of subsection (b) of Title II of the O&C Act. This language has been included in all subsequent appropriations.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393)

authorizes stabilized payments to O&C and CBWR Counties for 2001 through 2006. Each

county that received at least one payment during the eligibility period (1986-1999) will receive an amount equal to the average of the three highest 50-percent payments and safety net payments made for the years of the eligibility period. The payments will be adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, P.L. 104-134. 1998 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L. 105-83. Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1999, P.L. 105-277. 2000 Consolidated Appropriations Act, P.L. 106-113. 2001 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L 106-291. 2002 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L 107-63.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications o

Authorizations

The Oregon and California Grant Lands Act of 1937

(43 U.S.C. 1181)

The Act of May 24, 1939

(53 Stat. 753)

Provides for conservation, management, permanent forest production, and sale of timber from the Revested Oregon and

California grant lands and the Reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon

Road Lands located in western Oregon.

Relates to the disposition of funds from the CBWR grant lands. The Timber Protection Act

of 1922 (16 U.S.C. 594) The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702, 1701

note)

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000

(P.L. 106-393)

Provides for the protection of timber from fire, disease, and

insects. Applies to all "public lands" that include the O&C grant lands by

definition (§1 03(e)). However, §701 (b) provides that if any

provision of FLPMA is in conflict with or inconsistent with the O&C

Act and the CBWR Act insofar as they relate to management of timber resources and disposition of revenue from lands and

resources, the latter Acts will prevail. In addition, many other Federal statutes regarding natural resource management and

protection apply to the management of the O&C and CBWR grant lands in western Oregon.

Authorizes stabilized payments to O&C and CBWR counties for 2001 through 2006. Each county that received at least one payment during the eligibility period (1986-1999) will receive an amount equal to the average of the three highest 50-percent payments and safety net payments made for the years of the

eligibility period. The payments will be adjusted to reflect changes

in the Consumer Price Index.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 4 Q
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements $000) Uncontrollable &

Comparison

by Activity/ 2002

Actual 2003

Estimate

Related Changes

(+/-)

Program Changes

(+/-) 2004

Budget Request

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Oregon and

California Grant Lands

1,003 105,032 967 105,633

0 +813 +8 +226 975 106,672 +8 +1,039

Western OR

Construction and

Acquisition

3

i j 294

e&z vv*‘h 2

:

- - . . 299 0 -• +3

. 0 -5

'

' ;

" 2 297 0 -2

.

* Construction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Acquisition 3 294 2 299 0 +3 0 -5 2 297 0 -2 Western OR

Facilities 108 10,904 103 10,958 0 +83 o

a* r .M s : > -130 103

V 10,911 0 -47 Maintenance sss? .

. \ ; , L :

r *- ; Operations 21 2,051 20 2,055 0 +17 0 -27 20 2,045 0 -10 Annual

Maintenance 83 7,750 79 7,799 0 +66 0 -103 79 7,762 0 -37

Deferred Maintenance 4 1,103 4 1,104 0 0 0 0 4 1,104 0 0 Western Oregon

Resources Management

871

- ;

•. 85,834

" 841

rlnJk-jtk::

86,355 0 +710

’

r +8 +389 849 87,454 +8 +1,099

Forest Management

281 23,566 272 23,765 0 +233 +8 +1,135 280 25,133 +8 +1,368

Reforestation &

Forest 202 25,028 192 25,156 0 +161 0 -252 192 25,065 0 -91 Development

Other Forest Resources 377 36,082 366 36,276 0 +304 0 -475 366 36,105 0 -171 Resource Management

Planning

11 1,158 11 1,158 0 +12 0 -19 11 1,151 0 -7

Western Oregon

Information &

6 2,194 6 2,206 0 +6 0 -10 6 2,202 0 -4 Data Systems

Information Systems

Operation &

Maintenance

6 2,194 6 2,206 0 +6 0 -10 6 2,202 0 -4

Jobs in the Woods

15 5,806 15 5,815 0 +11 0 -18 15 5,808 0 -7

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 5
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes ($000) 2003

Estimate 2004 Change

2003 Pay Raise +185 +236

This adjustment is for an additional amount needed in 2004 to fund the remaining 3-month portion of the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increase effective in January 2003. 2003 Pay Raise [1,3511 [2761 The remainder of the estimated cost of funding the remaining 3-month 3.1 percent January 2003 pay

increase in 2004 for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay

series will be absorbed through increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting out work more appropriately done in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management

streamlining. Also, BLM will use cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency

on appropriated funds. 2004 Pay Raise +459

This adjustment is for a portion of the additional costs of funding an estimated 2 percent January 2004

pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series. 2004 Pay Raise [5381 The remainder of the estimated cost of funding the 2 percent January 2004 pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series will be absorbed through

increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting outwork more appropriately done

in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management streamlining. Also, BLM will use

cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency on appropriated funds.

Extra Pay Day +119

This adjustment reflects the added costs resulting from the fact that there is one more payday in FY

2004 than in FY 2003.

Extra Pay Day

J1391 The remainder of the estimated cost of funding one additional pay day in 2004 will be absorbed through

increased efficiencies such as delayering organizations, contracting out work more appropriately done

in the private sector, re-examining position grades, and management streamlining. Also, BLM will use

cost recovery procedures, where appropriate, to reduce dependency on appropriated funds.

Total Uncontrollable Costs Absorbed [1,3511 [9531 Total Uncontrollable Costs Funded +185 +813

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 6

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Appropriation Description

The Oregon and California grant lands appropriation provides for management of the revested O&C Railroad grant lands and the reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. This

appropriation supports all four of the mission goals for the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan (Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, and Serve Communities) by managing the lands for forest diversity and sustainability while providing an array of multiple-use benefits and

services to local communities and the public (see discussion under each activity and

subactivity). As mandated by the O&C Act of 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181), these lands are managed

for timber production under the principle of sustained yield. Activities focus on forest management including commodity production; watershed health and productivity (including soil and water restoration projects); wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement; recreation

opportunities; cultural resources protection; and infrastructure maintenance. O&C grant lands, CBWR lands, and

intermingled public domain land comprise 2.4

million acres that are managed with this appropriation. Resources on public domain

land (10 percent of the area) are managed

under the provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Programs

conducted on certain O&C grant lands within National Forests are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service and managed with U.S. Forest Service funds. However, receipts generated from U.S. Forest Service activities on

these lands are returned to the BLM. The O&C appropriation has five major budget activities that are summarized below. These

activities fund the implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan and support resource activities on the O&C and CBWR grant lands under the BLM’s jurisdiction.

• Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition - Provides for the acquisition of easements, road-use agreements for timber site access, and the design of access roads for general resource management purposes. No new funding has been requested for or appropriated to the construction component of this account, with the exception of emergency supplemental funding for flood damage repair work in 1996 and 1997. Major new construction projects are funded through the BLM’s Construction appropriation.

• Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance - Provides for maintenance

activities for the transportation system, office buildings, warehouse and storage structures, shops, greenhouses, and recreation sites. Efforts are focused on maintaining the

transportation system that is necessary for effective implementation of the Northwest Forest

Plan. Road maintenance activities help to ameliorate the negative impacts of poor road

BLM Lands in Western Oregon

(ACRES) BLM-managed Lands O&C Grant Lands 2,084,600 CBWR Lands 74,500

Public Domain Lands 239,500

Subtotal 2,398,700

U.S. Forest Service-managed Lands

Converted O&C Lands 462,700

Special O&C Lands 29,700

Subtotal 492,400

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications conditions on aquatic and fisheries resources, including salmon populations and other

resident and anadromous fish populations in the Northwest. Funding will continue to be

directed toward the highest-priority deferred maintenance projects, consistent with the BLM’s 5-Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan.

• Western Oregon Resources Management - Provides for preparing, offering, and

administering timber sales; maintaining the sustainability of forest resources and timber

harvest through reforestation and restoration techniques; managing wildlife habitat; and

maintaining and improving water and air quality. In 2004, the BLM plans to continue implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan.

• Western Oregon Information and Resource Data Systems - Provides for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of the automated data support systems required for the management of the O&C grant lands. The focus of this program is to make data operational

for monitoring and adaptive management and for developing activity plans, such as timber

sales and habitat management plans.

• Jobs in the Woods - Provides job opportunities for displaced workers in the Pacific Northwest by offering contracts for restoration projects on BLM lands. Projects will continue

to focus on restoration activities in key watersheds and projects supporting the State of Oregon s Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. Typical projects include terrestrial habitat

restoration, installation of fish passage structures, in-stream habitat improvements, and

sediment reduction. Approximately 200 job opportunities are created annually. The Northwest Forest Plan

The BLM manages 2.4 million acres of land

in western Oregon - lands that are managed under the Northwest Forest Plan. Twenty-two percent (500,000 acres) are

available for timber harvest. In 2002, the BLM offered 162.6 million board feet for sale on these lands.

Since 1994, the BLM has implemented the NWF Plan in western Oregon and northern California, and has

achieved significant accomplishments. The focus of

this section is the O&C appropriation which funds

activities only in western Oregon, with the exception of Jobs In The Woods, which funds activities in both western Oregon and northern California (see Jobs In The Woods Subactivity discussion at the end of this section). Note that thee timber targets and

accomplishments are displayed in the following table for BLM-managed lands in both western Oregon and

northern California, even though timber activities of northern California are funded by other appropriations. The rest of this discussion will focus on the O&C

programs of western Oregon, with the exception of the Jobs In The Woods program.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 8
c

Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications A sustainable level of timber sales and other forest products has been and continues to be, an

important goal of the NWF Plan. The long-term timber target, or Allowable Sale Quantity, of the NWF Plan was set as 211 MMBF for BLM-managed lands in western Oregon (see table below).

Shortly after the implementation of the NWF Plan, 21 1 MMBF of timber were offered for sale. However, court injunctions and implementation of the Plan’s requirement to “survey and manage” certain rare species identified in the NWF Plan greatly reduced the BLM’s ability to offer timber sales in 1999. An average of 64 MMBF (less than 30 percent of the Allowable Sale

Quantity) was offered from 1999 to 2001. The ASQ was reduced from 21 1 MMBF to 203 MMBF

for western Oregon. The BLM offered 56.4 MMBF in 2001 and 162.5 MMBF in 2002. The

estimated output will be 150 MMBF in 2003 and 176 MMBF for 2004. BLM NWF Plan Timber Targets (MMBF)

One of the economic components of the NWF Plan, the Jobs in the Woods program, was

designed to accomplish ecosystem restoration and provide jobs in timber-dependent

communities. The BLM has made progress in innovative interagency contracting and in training workers in a variety of jobs, from species surveys to watershed restoration and fuels treatment.

In the last three years alone, the BLM has provided $15 million and conducted over 320

watershed restoration projects that created jobs for displaced timber workers. While initially focusing on a variety of restoration activities, this initiative now focuses heavily on supporting

the State of Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds with projects that are designed to restore stream habitat and increase anadromous fish populations. In 2004, work will continue to improve fish passage structures, enhance in-stream habitat, and reduce sedimentation runoff from roads.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The NWF Plan promotes and protects old-growth dependent species, primarily with a system of Late Successional Reserves that comprise 30 percent of BLM and U.S. Forest Service

forestlands in the region. These areas, in combination with the other land uses allocations and management direction, will maintain a functional, interactive late-successional and old-growth

forest ecosystem in the long-term. These LSRs are designed to serve as habitat for species

that depend on late-successional and old-growth ecosystems, such as the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet. Timber harvest is conducted in these areas only to promote

development of late-successional characteristics in younger stands within the LSRs In an effort to identify measures that could accelerate the development of old-growth characteristics and to better understand these reserves, the BLM has completed LSR assessments for all of these

areas. These assessments are required before beginning any management activities such as

presenbed burning or thinning of overstocked plantations. The BLM has begun implementing recommendations from the LSR assessments, including the thinning of younger stands to accelerate attainment of old-growth characteristics (see the Forest Management subactivitv for the 2004 program). 3 Monitoring is an important component of the NWF Plan and has been accomplished by both Federal and non-Federal entities. Monitoring includes random visits to selected timber sales and restoration projects. Results have consistently shown 95 percent compliance with NWF Plan requirements for resource protection. Effectiveness monitoring that evaluates if a management action has achieved the desired goals designed by interagency teams of scientists

to meet the NWF Plan requirement for northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, and aquatic systems. Results of effectiveness monitoring are considered to be preliminary because changes in ecological processes will likely take decades to achieve, as will measurable

monitoring results. The NWF Plan was designed to achieve a balance between environmental protection and

predictable and sustainable production of commodities, principally timber. Despite the balanced

objectives identified by the NWF Plan, timber sale activities continue to be subjected to

significant administrative appeals and litigation. Responding to these actions has driven up the costs of all management activities under the NWF Plan. As a result, the Federal agencies have

not achieved the balance envisioned by the Plan. The BLM continues to strive to meet these

objectives, along with the objectives of other policies and laws, such as the National Fire Plan

the National Energy Policy, and the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act within a complex setting of legal challenges. O&C Revenues and Receipts O&C timber receipts are derived from the harvest of timber on the O&C grant lands, the CBWR grant lands, intermingled public domain and O&C grant lands under the jurisdiction of the U.S. ^

ce 1998' the BLM has deposited the proceeds from timber sales of Section 2001(k) of P.L. 104-134, and corresponding replacement volumes, into the Pipeline Fund.

T'7

1,^e

J[.rece,Pts in 2001 and 2002 are wel* below recent averages due to legal challenges to the NWF Plan. Resolution of these challenges should result in an increase in timber sale receipts.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 10
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Timber Receipts from O&C and CBWR Lands

(Million $) 2000 2001 2002 2003 est. 2004 est. O&C Grant Lands

Regular Sales $25.2 $15.6 $11.1 $14.5 17.3 Salvage Sales 5.3 0.6 3.4 3.0 6.0 Subtotal 30.4 16.2 14.5 17.5 23.3 CBWR Lands

Regular Sales 2.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 Salvage Sales 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 Subtotal 2.2 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.6 Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund

Regular Sales 2.5 0.3 0.6 3.5 8.0 Total Receipts 35.2 16.8 15.4 21.5 31.9

Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund

The Pipeline Fund was established under Section 327 of the Omnibus Consolidated

Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996. The Act established separate funds for the U.S.

Forest Service and the BLM, using revenues generated by timber sales released under Section 2001 (k) of the FY 1995 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance and Rescissions

Act, which directs that 75 percent of the Pipeline Fund be used to fill each agency’s timber sale

“pipeline” and that 25 percent of the Pipeline Fund be used to address the maintenance backlog

for recreation projects on BLM and U.S. Forest Service lands after statutory payments are made

to State and local governments and the U.S. Treasury. Deposits and Exf Timber Sale Pipeline R

($000]

’ENDITURES, ESTORATION FUND

Year Annual

Deposit Cumulative

Deposit AnnualExpenditure CumulativeExpenditure 1998 38,193 38,193 4,474 4,474 1999 0 38,193 9,931 14,405 2000 0 38.193 8,288 22,693 2001 3,677 41,870 7,558 30,251 2002 563 42,433 5,495 35,746 2003 est. 1,855 44,288 6,473 42,219 2004 est. 4,000 48,288 5,700 47,919

Significant progress has been made in western Oregon to address the recreation project backlog. By the close of 2004, the BLM will have addressed backlog maintenance work at 43

recreation sites, expending $11.4 million. The principal focuses are maintenance of existing

facilities, critical safety needs, and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII -11
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications example, the BLM has spent considerable effort renovating water and sewer systems, replacing restrooms, improving parking areas, and adapting existing recreation sites for handicapped

visitors. The other 75 percent of the Pipeline Fund is used specifically to prepare timber sales, including

all necessary environmental inventories and analyses, sale layout, timber cruise, and contract

costs. Upon completion of these requirements, a sale is officially prepared and placed “on-the- shelf in anticipation of being offered for sale. By the close of 2004, the BLM will have expended

$36.5 million from the Pipeline Fund and placed on-the-shelf or sold 170 MMBF.

It will take five to seven years to fill the timber pipeline with sales on-the-shelf and meet the BLM’s backlog of recreation maintenance needs in western Oregon. The BLM annually

provides to the Appropriations Committees a report on the expenditures made from the Pipeline Fund for timber sales and recreation projects, revenues received into the Pipeline Fund from

timber sales, and timber sale preparation and recreation maintenance project work. Payments to the O&C Counties

Payment to Western Oregon Counties

(Million $) Year O&C

Lands CBWR

Lands

Total Payment

1994 $78.6 $0.6 $79.2 1995 75.8 0.6 76.4 1996 73.0 0.6 73.6 1997 70.3 0.6 70.8 1998 67.5 0.5 68.0 1999 64.7 0.5 65.2 2000 61.9 0.5 62.4 2001 108.8 0.9 109.7 2002 109.6 1.0 110.6 2003 110.7 1.0 111.7 2004 111.9 1.0 112.9 2005 113.1 1.0 114.1 2006 114.3 1.0 115.3

Notes: The payments for 2002 - 2006 under SRSCSDA are estimated using the same inflation factor used for the 2001 payment. These payments

will be actually made to the Counties shortly after the end of the Fiscal Year. Also, this data include Title II funds that is retained by BLM for county projects.

Timber harvest levels have dropped significantly from the historical levels of the late 1980s and

early 1990s. The traditional payment formulas

defined in Title II of the Oregon and California Grant Lands Act of 1937, U.S.C. 43 1181f, (50

Stat. 876, Title II) were modified to account for these declines and provide fiscal predictability to the O&C counties. The most recent modification

is the Secure Rural Schools and Community

Self-Determination Act of 2000. This Act

provides a payment formula based on the average of the highest three county payments

from 1986 through 1999. Payments for CBWR

grant lands are also included in the special payment to the western Oregon counties. Payments are adjusted upward each year at the

rate of one-half of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding year. Under this formula, which is effective through 2006, payments are stabilized and made independent of harvest and receipt

levels. Within this new county payment formula, the Act

provides that 80 to 85 percent of the payment

goes directly to the counties for use similar to any other county funds. The remaining 15 to 20

percent of the payment amount is earmarked for Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 12
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications two types of projects: restoration (including watershed restoration, forest road maintenance, and

road decommissioning or obliteration) and other county uses connected with BLM lands

(including reimbursement for search, rescue, and other emergency services; reimbursement for expenses related to community service on Federal lands; or purchase of conservation easements). Each year the counties are able to elect the portion of their total payment

(between 15 and 20 percent) that will be dedicated to these projects, and each year the

counties will determine the portion that will be allotted to either restoration or other county

projects. In 2003, BLM will work collaboratively with five western Oregon Resource Advisory

Councils, which will consider 70 projects ($8.3 million). An example of an approved Title II watershed restoration project is the Goodpasture road culvert project. This project involves

replacing two culverts in tributaries of the McKenzie River that are currently barriers to fish. The new culverts will provide fish passage for bulltrout, steelhead, spring Chinook and cutthroat as

well as provide proper hydrologic functioning, and be sized to handle 100-year storm event

flows. Receipts from public domain lands within the O&C grant lands are distributed to the State of Oregon (4 percent), the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury (20 percent), and the Reclamation Fund (76 percent).

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII 13
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Construction and

Acquisition

Activity Summary

f

... -&> - r-.,; . v.:

: -:J,

Subactivity

• 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

•• 2004

Budget Request Amount

\V; -V / r lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes <?M

Amount

Construction $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Acquisition

$ 294 299 +3 -5 297 -2 FTE 3 2 0 0 2 0

Totals

$ 294 299 +3 -5 297 -2 FTE 3 2 0 0 2 0 No new funding has been requested or appropriated to the construction component of this activi !v since the emergency flood damage repair funding in 1996 and 1997. New construction has been funded throuqh the BLM’s

Construction appropriation. *

Activity Description

The Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition program supports the Serve Communities

mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by protecting private and public resources and property. Funding in this program is used to purchase legal access to public lands for public land management needs under the Northwest Forest Plan and to provide for the

construction of building facilities and other infrastructure necessary to support resource management programs. The primary output funded by this subactivity is the number of land

acquisitions processed (see “O&C Acquisition Management Performance Summary” at that end

of this subactivity discussion). A significant number of acres of O&C grant lands that are administered by the BLM are currently

inaccessible, precluding the BLM from carrying out the direction set forth in the NWF Plan. Legal access to O&C grant lands across non-Federal lands has become increasingly important

for the BLM to effectively implement the NWF Plan, including forest management, watershed

and riparian restoration, and fish and wildlife habitat protection. Typically, legal access to public lands is obtained by acquiring lands through direct purchase or interests in lands through easements, donations, or reciprocal grants.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 14 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $297,000 and 2 FTE. The focus of the 2004 program is on the continued acquisition of legal access to public lands in western Oregon to complete management requirements of the NWF Plan, including forest management, transportation development plans, watershed and riparian restoration, and public access for recreational purposes, especially hunting, fishing, and hiking. Access is the legal

right to reach a particular place or area. Access easements are acquired through purchase,

donation, exchange, or condemnation by eminent domain (authorized for access rights only and

rarely used). Acquisitions are completed upon receipt of final opinion of title. These methods of acquisition are all authorized under Section 205 of FLPMA.

In western Oregon, there is an increased need for access to scattered parcels of public lands

that are typically intermingled with private lands. There are still many isolated parcels of public land that lack legal access. Escalating real estate values in western Oregon have a direct effect on the cost of BLM acquisitions; therefore, the budget request includes only the highest priority needs. Costs include surveys, appraisals, title clearance, and payment of consideration. In 2004 the BLM plans to complete ten acquisition projects, allowing the BLM to restore at-risk riparian areas and priority watersheds, restore plant and animal habitat, and provide a

sustainable timber harvest level. The BLM’s continued participation in fish and wildlife habitat restoration through partnership

efforts, such as the Governor of Oregon’s Coastal Salmon initiative, requires the acquisition of

rights over non-Federal lands. Without such rights, continued long-term monitoring, protection, and fish habitat restoration for species listed under the Endangered Species Act are at serious

risk. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The BLM acquired 1 1 perpetual easements in 2002, providing legal access for the management

of nearly 4,000 acres of public lands in western Oregon. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

Major accomplishments planned for 2003 include acquiring 11 easements to improve management capability and provide additional public access.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 15
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

' : 2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 297 -5 FTE 2 0 The 2004 budget request for Western Oregon Acquisition is $297,000 and 2 FTE, a program change of -$5,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$5,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e- mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System: the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. O&C Acquisition Management Performance Summary

This table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outputs at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities

End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner

satisfaction scores on public safety and

protection of resource and property values. (BLM Measure)

48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII- 16 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect for private property.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Land Conveyances: increase the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (including Alaska conveyances

pursuant to ANCSA and ANILCA). (lower- 48)

Not measured 338 364 350 350 +0

Land Exchanges, Acquisitions, and

Withdrawals: Increase the number and

acreage of land exchanges and acquisitions

to improve land tenure distribution; increase

the acreage of revocation of unneeded

withdrawals of public land laws to improve

resource management:

Land Acquisitions/Exchanges (acres) 100,000 100,000 123,791 90,000 80,000 -10,000 Withdrawal Revocations (acres) 4,792,000* 1,021,000 2,000,000 300,000 200,000 -100,000 Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation (number) 7 10 11 11 10 -1 'For an explanation of the variation of withdrawn acres, see the Lands and Realty tv discussion in MLR (Section III). lanagement

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and

Facilities Maintenance

Activity Summary ($000)

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Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request 2003

Subactivity Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Operations s 2,051 2,055 +17 -27 2,045 -10

FTE 21 20 0 0 20 0

Annual

Maintenance

7,750 7,799 +66 -103 7,762 -37

FTE 83 79 0 0 79 0

Deferred $ Maintenance

1,103 1,104 0 0 1,104 0

FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Total Dollars

$ 10,904 10,958 +83 -130 10,911 -47

FTE 108 103 0 0 103 0

Activity Description

The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program supports the

Recreation mission goal in the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, by ensuring a quality experience and enjoyment of recreation resources on BLM-managed lands and waters. This program also supports the Serve Communities mission goal by improving public safety and

security and protecting public resources from damage. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the number of recreation sites in good or fair condition (see the O&C Transportation and Facilities Management Performance Summary at the end of the Deferred Maintenance subactivity). BLM facilities in western Oregon include administrative

sites, large visitor centers, radio repeater buildings, restrooms, warehouses, storage structures, shops, greenhouses, recreation sites, and well houses. The increase in public land use over

the last decade has required the BLM to relocate and upgrade many of its facilities in order to reduce health and safety risks, meet environmental requirements, or comply with building codes

and standards. The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program improves the condition

of facilities and the transportation system by performing preventative and corrective maintenance to a standard that protects resource values, meets public health and safety

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications standards, and protects the public’s investment. The BLM will continue to conduct condition assessments on facilities and transportation systems to identify annual and deferred maintenance needs. The types of facilities maintained by the BLM in western Oregon include the following:

• Buildings and Administrative Facilities - In western Oregon, the BLM maintains 52

administrative sites and 425 BLM-owned buildings, including office buildings, greenhouses,

small radio repeater buildings, and well houses. Included in these facilities are 71 water

systems, 113 sewer systems, 63 administrative sites, and 46 electrical distribution systems.

• Recreation Sites - The principal goal of recreation site maintenance is to protect visitor safety and resource values at 126 recreation sites in western Oregon. In 2004, the program

will continue to provide garbage disposal, service sanitation facilities, safe drinking water, as

well as repair and maintain facilities, and mitigate hazards. The BLM has 1 1 recreation sites

in western Oregon participating in the Recreation Fee Demonstration program. It is estimated that $660,000 from fee collections will be returned to these sites in 2004 to address critical maintenance needs.

• Transportation - The western Oregon transportation system consists of 18,000 miles (3,000 miles involving reciprocal maintenance agreements with private parties) of roads

(including 131 miles designated as Back Country Byways), 324 miles of trails, and two

airstrips, along with related structures, including 353 bridges, 488 major culverts, 2 dams, and multiple retaining walls and subsurface drainage systems. Maintenance work will be

completed on high-priority roads, trails, and bridges that are essential to ensure an

acceptable level of public safety, management access for fire protection and the ability to carry out the management objectives of the Northwest Forest Plan. Most system roads,

trails, and airstrips used by the public are maintained using appropriated funds. Timber haul

roads, or “fee roads,” are maintained using road maintenance fees that are collected from commercial users and deposited into a permanent operating fund for road maintenance.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 2,051 2,055 +17 -27 2,045 -10 FTE 21 20 0 0 20 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Operations program is $2,045,000 and 20 FTE. The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, by ensuring a quality experience and enjoyment of recreation resources on BLM-managed lands and waters. This program also supports the Serve Communities mission goal by improving public safety and

security and protecting public resources from damage. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the number of recreation sites in fair or good condition (see the performance summary at that end of the O&C Deferred Maintenance subactivity discussion). The BLM manages 126 recreation sites in western Oregon, 11 of which participate in the Department’s Recreation Fee Demonstration program

Operations funds in 2004 will be used to support operational costs at BLM recreation sites if either no fee is charged or collections are insufficient to cover such costs. These costs include

utilities (electricity, water and sewage), fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and

pest control, grounds upkeep, and waste management, including the cost of personnel Funding is not used for salary costs to manage the facilities.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, examples of the major accomplishments in the Operations program for recreation sites

in western Oregon include the following:

• The Salem District has developed a partnership with the local Federal prison which provides

daily operational maintenance of district recreation sites through the voluntary services of a

six person labor force. The BLM provides project leadership, transportation, equipment, and

the supplies needed to accomplish the work. Over 12,000 hours of voluntary labor were

performed to maintain the recreation sites, provide for trail work, complete minor repairs, and conduct general cleaning. This cooperative partnership has provided the inmates with a meaningful experience, as well as additional, useful skills. BLM has received positive feedback from recreation site visitors and the local media for this effort.

• The Operations program provided operational needs to the 126 recreation sites operated by

the BLM in western Oregon. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant program accomplishments within the Operations program will involve:

• Meeting the operational needs for clean, quality recreational facilities that meet the expectations of a rapidly growing number of visitors.

• Providing utilities, fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and pest control, grounds

upkeep, and sanitation-waste management for 126 recreation sites in western Oregon.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 2,045 -27 FTE 20 0 The 2004 budget request for the Operations program is $2,045,000 and 20 FTE, a program change of -$27,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$27,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 21
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e- mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and

Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

Subactivity Summary

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Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

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$(000) FTE7,75083

7,79979 +66

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-37

0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Annual Maintenance program is $7,762,000 and 79 FTE. The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal in the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, by ensuring a quality experience and enjoyment of recreation resources on BLM-managed lands and waters. This program also supports the Serve Communities mission goal by improving public safety and

security and protecting public resources from damage. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the number of facilities in fair or better condition (see the performance summary at that end of the Deferred Maintenance subactivity discussion). Annual maintenance activities focus on facilities, access roads, and bridges that receive the greatest

public use; roads needed for administrative purposes; roads causing the greatest environmental damage due to sedimentation and runoff; and roads with changing use patterns, in order to maintain the facilities and transportation system in a condition that allows for implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan.

In 2004, the BLM plans to address the highest priority preventive and cyclic maintenance needed to keep all sites, facilities, and transportation systems in western Oregon in good

functioning condition, and to prevent any increase in deferred maintenance. These operations

help maintain the BLM’s investment in roads, assure the roads function as designed, preserve

public safety, and minimize environmental impacts, especially to stream systems. In 2004, the BLM will perform routine maintenance work at nearly 124 administration and recreation sites and inspect and repair nearly 3,000 miles of roads, 107 miles of trails, and 211 bridges and

dams. Focus will be on parts of the secondary transportation system that receive above- average use and have deteriorated or have sustained damage from natural causes. A total of

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications $116,000 will be transferred from this activity to the Federal Highway Administration to inspect an estimated 198 bridges on BLM-administered roads. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, major accomplishments in the Annual Maintenance program for western Oregon

included:

• BLM road maintenance crews in western Oregon developed a networking organization that supports full utilization of their equipment on road maintenance activities. This networking system provides for the most efficient use of available equipment and personnel in the annual maintenance of a road system that involves 3,000 miles of steep, narrow, gravel and paved roads that serve both public and commercial activities. The system also provides for road crews to respond to emergencies related to severe weather situations in the most

efficient manner.

• The efficiency of BLM road crews has also been improved by coordinating with road crews

from the U.S. Forest Service which enables necessary work to be performed on a total road system basis irrespective of administrative jurisdiction.

• Equipment use is tracked through a very active state-wide Equipment Committee that reviews equipment utilization and makes recommendations for equipment replacements, removals via sales, and sharing between districts.

• The Bureau conducted condition assessments on a portion of its Level 3 roads and all of its Level 4 and 5 roads. Condition assessments were also initiated on the administrative and

recreational facilities of western Oregon. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, significant program accomplishments within the annual maintenance program will involve:

• Routine maintenance activities will be conducted for a highly diverse assemblage of facilities which include: administrative sites; well houses; sewage collection sites; pumping and

treatment facilities; large visitor centers; radio repeater facilities and communications

buildings; public restrooms; picnic shelters; greenhouses; warehouses and storage

structures that include cold storage facilities for tree seedlings and a variety of plants; maintenance shops; recreation sites; camp sites; boat launches and docks; historic sites and buildings; hundreds of bridges and dams; thousands of culverts important to salmon

and other existing species; and thousands of miles of roads and trails.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Maintenance of the facilities and transportation systems in western Oregon will be

completed to ensure conformance with the Northwest Forest Plan; the management of

forest, fish and wildlife habitat; watershed restoration needs; and recreation use.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

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. 2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request 1*1-) $(000) 7,762 -103 FTE 79 0 The 2004 budget request for Annual Maintenance program is $7,762,000 and 79 FTE, a program change of -$103,000 from the 2003 requested level. IT Reductions, (-$103,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The

Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e-mail support, web

services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not eliminating, IT support

services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and

Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Subactivity Summary

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$(000) 1,103 1,104 0 0 1,104 0 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Deferred Maintenance program is $1,104,000 and 4 FTE. The Deferred Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal of the Department’s

Draft Strategic Plan, by ensuring a quality experience and enjoyment of recreation resources on BLM-managed lands and waters. This program also supports the Serve Communities mission

goal by improving public safety and security and protecting public resources from damage. Key

intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the number of BLM

organization units rated in good safety, health, and environmental condition (see the performance summary at that end of this subactivity discussion). In 2004, the BLM will continue

to address deferred maintenance projects on public lands by addressing the highest priority needs identified in the Bureau’s Five - Year Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance

Plan. The Northwest Forest Plan is designed to systematically identify and fund deferred maintenance priorities, as well as address critical health and safety, mission, and natural and

cultural resource preservation concerns. By directing funds to high-priority projects, the BLM

can address existing maintenance backlogs, thereby reducing further deterioration of facilities. In addition to completing the proposed 2004 deferred maintenance projects, that consist of upgrading facilities at

offices, improving road

conditions, and upgrading

recreation site facilities, the BLM

will update and revise its Five - Year Deferred Maintenance Plan. This effort will include evaluating the priority and cost of the

2004 projects Score (000 $)

1 Galice Creek slide removal and

stabilization 1000 300

2 McGowen and Shotgun: paved

surface, asphalt (Phase 1) 880 482

3 Roseburg paved road surface

repair : chipseal (Phase 1) 730 322

Total 1,104

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

existing projects planned for 2004 through 2008, using updated engineering cost estimates. In reviewing and revising the Five - Year Deferred Maintenance Plan, the BLM will ensure that the

highest priority deferred maintenance needs are being met and that adequate resources are being requested. In addition, 25 percent of the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund will be used to address backlog maintenance on BLM recreation sites in western Oregon.

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, deferred maintenance projects initiated for western Oregon included 3 new projects

($1.1 million). These projects involved:

• The Williamina and Von road systems are used extensively for timber and recreation

activities. A total of 180 deteriorated culverts have been replaced along these roads

providing for the safety of commercial and private users.

• Repairs are currently underway to minimize reduction of water quality and stabilize an earthslide by repairing a 10-mile section of the Upper Rock Creek road. Completion is anticipated in 2003.

• Planning was completed for the repair and resurfacing of 60 miles of the Siuslaw Road to reduce extensive erosion presently affecting water quality and anadromous fisheries habitat; protect the Bureau’s investment; and improve the safety of this access facility. This project represents the first phase of a two-phase effort and the completion of the project is planned

for 2003. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, four deferred maintenance projects are planned ($1.1 million). O&C TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution on activities on O&C lands. Primary outputs at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction with quality of experience (recreation experience). 90% 92% No Data

Reported 93% 94% +1.0%

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution on activities on O&C lands. Primary outputs at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the quality of recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good condition based on the Facilities Condition Index. (BLM

Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2.0% DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communii ies

Erid Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources and property. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Improve visitor/stakeholder/partner satisfaction scores on public safety and protection of resource and property values (BLM Measure) 48% 55% 60% 60% +0

Ini frctermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve Public Safety/Security and

>m Damage

Protect Public Resources

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or better condition as measured by the Facilities Condition Index (FCI); Other facilities, including roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better condition as measured by the appropriate FCI*: Administrative Sites Roads

Bridges Dams

87% 88% 87% 90% 91% +1.0% 62% 65% 63% 68% 70% +2.0% 91% 95% 92% 97% 97% +0.0% 61% 61% 69% 65% 67% +2.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental condition (CASHE, BLM

Measure).

50% 55% 55% 60% 60% +0.0%

Facility Compliance: Increase % of CASHE

findings corrected within 18 months of discovery. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not

Set Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution on activities on O&C lands. Primary outputs at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Recreation Fee Site Construction and

Maintenance Projects Completed (#). 120 114 120 101 101 +0

Trail Construction and Maintenance Projects Completed (miles). 245 210 210 200 210 +10

Bridge Inspections and Maintenance Projects Completed (#) 210 155 159 119 119 +0

Administrative Site Construction/Maintenance (#). 34 61 61 65 65 +0 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 3,950 3,750 3,570 3,750 3,750 +0

*See discussion in the Deferred Maintenance Subactivity of MLR (Section III) for a complete discussion of the changes in outcome measures from 2001 through 2004.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Activity Summary ($000)

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Forest $ Management ^

23,566

281 23,765 272 +233

0 +1,135+8

25,133 280

+1,368+8

Reforestation & Forest $ Development ppg 25,028 202

25,156 192 +161

0 -252

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-910 Other Forest 5 Resources _FTE 36,082 377

36,276 366 +304

0 -475

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Totals $ FTE 85,834

871 86,355

841 +710

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87,454 849

+1,099+8 Activity Description

The Western Oregon Resources Management program supports the Resource Use mission

goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing resources to enhance public benefit promote responsible use and ensure optimal value. This program also supports the Resource

Protection and the Recreation mission goals. This program provides for the management of 2.4

million acres of O&C and Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. Management of these lands is guided by the Northwest Forest Plan as incorporated into six local Resource Management

Plans. This program is focused on providing a sustainable supply of timber products; restoring and maintaining the ecological health of watersheds and aquatic ecosystems; and providing a

well-distributed system of large blocks of late-successional and old-growth forests to protect

sensitive and Federally listed old-growth dependent species. The NWF Plan was developed to achieve a balance between timber production and habitat conservation with Federal, State, local government and private landowners working as partners. This budget request reflects a number of proposed administrative initiatives that would expedite

fuel reduction projects. Together with legislative proposals, including the newly authorized stewardship contracting authority, the budget will provide adequate funding for the BLM to maintain the commitment of the Northwest Forest Plan to produce 203 MMBF.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Forest Management

Subactivity Summary

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Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

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2004 Budget

Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) FTE

23,566

281 23,765 272 +233

0 +1,135+8

25,133 280

+1,368+8

2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request is $25,133,000 and 280 FTE. The Forest Management program supports the Resource Use

mission goal of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing forest products to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use and ensure optimal value. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the area

with forest restoration projects implemented (see the performance summary at the end of this subactivity

discussion). The BLM manages 2.4 million acres of forests and woodlands in western Oregon, including 2.2 million acres

of commercial forest and 200,000 acres of woodlands. On August 22, 2002 near Medford, Oregon, President Bush

announced his Healthy Forests: An Initiative for Wildfire Prevention and Stronger Communities. As emphasized by

President Bush, the American people, their property, and the environment, particularly the forests and rangelands of the West, are threatened by deteriorating forest and rangeland

health. Wildfires in 2002 had severe public safety and

ecological impacts on over 28,000 acres of BLM land in western Oregon, including 11,755 acres of Late Successional Reserves that serve as habitat for many old growth species.

Fortunately, on BLM lands there was no destruction of homes

or structures or any serious injuries or fatalities to firefighters. However, the fires did kill millions of trees and severely damaged forest soils and watersheds. Evidence of this damage will persist for decades.

At the Jackson County Fairgrounds

in southern Oregon, President Bush

thanked firefighters and highlighted the need for healthy forests, and announced his plan: Healthy

Forests - An Initiative for Wildfire Prevention and Stronger Communities.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 31
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The President identified several areas that need to be addressed through implementation of his Healthy Forests initiative: 1) more timely, efficient and effective implementation of forest health

projects, 2) the promise to balance old growth protection and production of a dependable,

sustainable level of timber harvest in the Pacific Northwest; 3) the opportunity to utilize by- products of forest health and restoration activities and hazard fuel reduction treatments for commercial opportunities; and 4) the need for greater efficiency and better results from

treatments to reduce wildfire threats to communities and the environment.

Forest management and restoration activities on these lands are funded primarily by three accounts: the Oregon and California Grant Lands appropriation, the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund (a permanent operating fund), and the Pipeline Fund (another permanent

operating fund). The O&C appropriation is discussed in this chapter and the two operating funds are discussed in Chapter XII. All forest management activities support the protection and management of all resources,

including habitat for plants and animals Federally listed as threatened and endangered. Efforts

will be taken to support research that will provide species protection through development and

implementation of recovery plans; assist in the improvement of anadromous fish habitat and

maintain or enhance the fisheries potential of anadromous fish streams in the area covered by

the Northwest Forest Plan through appropriate forest management practices; monitor ecological impacts and resource trends to determine effectiveness of management measures in protecting

forest function, form, and sustainability, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations including the State non-point source management plan; and implement best management practices on watersheds to minimize non-point source pollution from BLM lands. The Forest Management program provides the personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to develop and manage forest and woodland projects on the 2.4 million acres of BLM forestlands

in western Oregon. In addition, some of the actual on-the-ground costs are funded by the

Forest Ecosystem Health Restoration Fund, which is a fund dedicated to restoring forest health by salvaging dead and dying timber; reforesting areas degraded by natural or human

disturbance; reducing tree density and over-competition by thinning; and reducing competition by removing smaller trees and other forest vegetation. In addition, the Pipeline Fund,

operational since 1998, has supplemented forest management activities associated with filling the timber pipeline.” The Pipeline Fund has supported the preparation of the timber sale volume and is critical for the BLM to offer the Allowable Sale Quantity in 2005 and will then be

necessary to continue sustaining the ASQ. The pipeline will be filled when one year's lead time

in timber sale preparatory work is completed and sustained. A report on the BLM’s

accomplishments is submitted annually to Congress under separate cover. The major elements of this subactivity include the planning, preparation, offering, and

administration of timber sales in western Oregon in compliance with the Northwest Forest Plan

This program supports the accomplishment of the Department’s draft strategic goal to manage

resources to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and ensure optimal value. The

primary emphasis of this program in 2004 is offering a scientifically sound, environmentally

responsible sustainable level of timber sales.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The focus of this program is the design, preparation, and administration of timber sales. The

process of preparing a timber tract for sale takes from three to five years, starting with acquiring property access and establishing property lines. Interdisciplinary teams, using information from watershed analysis and results of surveys for cultural resources and species with special status

(e.g., threatened or endangered and proposed for listing, BLM sensitive species and certain rare species identified in the NWF Plan for “survey and manage”), plan the timber sale and prepare

the environmental assessment required under the National Environmental Policy Act. Biological assessments are prepared and submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration Fisheries Service or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for formal Section 7

consultation on the effects to threatened or endangered species, as required under the Endangered Species Act. The tract is then laid out on-the-ground (including tree and boundary

marking, and road design), cruised for estimated timber volume, and appraised to establish a minimum bid price. A contract is written and the timber on the tract is offered for sale, usually by oral auction. Finally, harvest operations by the purchaser occur under the administration of a

contract inspector. These activities resulted in 162.5 million board feet of timber on 5,141 acres being offered in 2002, exceeding the target of 150 MMBF and dramatically exceeding the 2001 accomplishment

of offering 56.4 MMBF. This 2002 accomplishment included 38.3 MMBF funded by the Pipeline Fund. In addition, $15.4 million was collected from the harvest of forest products. The volume

offered in 2002 focused on partial cuts in smaller timber and timber sales that did not require formal consultation on fish species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The

implementation of this strategy, designed to meet operational limitations resulting from litigation, required considerable effort to redesign timber sales, revise environmental assessments, and

write supporting documentation. This effort, combined with litigation support and the analysis and documentation necessary for response to administrative protests and appeals, has reduced

the overall capability in western Oregon. As a result, the volume offered was below the ASQ of 203 MMBF. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

The top priority of the program is offering for sale the ASQ set by the direction of the NWF Plan (203 MMBF). As demonstrated in 2002, legal challenges relating to the Endangered Species

Act and implementation of the NWF Plan have constrained the ability to offer this ASQ.

However, two major efforts are underway in 2003 to resolve legal issues related to the Endangered Species Act and the NWF Plan and clear the way to offer the ASQ in 2005. The first effort is a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement that will consider replacing Northwest Forest Plan’s requirement to “survey and manage” certain rare species. The Survey and Manage program was a mitigation measure adopted as standards and guidelines in the NWF Plan to mitigate the impacts of land management efforts on those species that are closely associated with late successional or old-growth forests where there was a concern for long-term

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications persistence for those species. The measure requires action for species which are rare or about

which little is known. These actions include: (1) manage known sites; (2) survey prior to ground-disturbing activities; and (3) conduct extensive and regional strategic surveys. The second effort underway is a Supplemental EIS that will consider clarifying the aquatic conservation strategy of the NWF Plan. This strategy was developed to restore and maintain the

ecological health of watersheds and aquatic ecosystems within the range of the "natural" disturbance regime at the watershed and landscape scales. The strategy has four components

(riparian reserves, key watersheds, watershed analysis, and watershed restoration) that work

together with the application of standards and guidelines to meet the NWF Plan’s objectives for watershed health. Successful completion and implementation of these Supplemental EISs will enable BLM to offer more timber for sale as early as 2005.

In 2003, the BLM intends to offer 150 MMBF on 4,300 acres, and collect $21.5 million in revenue from timber sales primarily offered in previous years but harvested in 2003. In addition, the BLM will continue to work to refill the timber pipeline, preparing timber sales

primarily for the production of wood fiber, support of jobs and a sustainable economy, and

attainment of ecological goals, such as the development of multi-layered forest canopies,

improving or developing wildlife and fisheries habitat, and improving watershed conditions. This volume is contingent upon completion of the requirements to survey and manage certain rare species and resolution of existing litigation. The effect of litigation also extends to the salvage of timber destroyed by fire. Recent court

rulings regarding the adequacy of environmental assessments to analyze the effects of such

salvage have prompted the Bureau to prepare EISs to provide sufficient legal defense in the face of the likely litigation on new salvage sales. It is more complicated, expensive, and time- consuming to prepare EISs, and more dead timber volume will be lost to deterioration due to the

delay. A draft EIS will be published in 2003 to analyze the salvage of trees killed in the wildfires of 2002.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 25,133 +1,135 FTE 280 +8

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 34
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 2004 budget request for the Forest Management program is $25,133,000 and 280 FTE,

which represents a program change of +$1,135,000 and an additional 8 FTE from the 2003

requested level. Forest Management, (+$1,500,000) - The additional funding requested will be used to increase timber production on O&C lands in western Oregon, contributing to the Resource Use

mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by providing 30 MMBF of wood

products for public use and optimal value in a responsible manner and accelerating development of old growth characteristics on 3,300 acres of Late Successional Reserves on O&C forestlands. Forest management activities funded by this appropriation would provide an

auxiliary benefit to the National Fire Plan and the renewable energy emphasis in the National Energy Plan. The NWF Plan requires that Late Successional Reserves are to be managed to protect and enhance conditions of late-successional and

old-growth forest ecosystems, which serve as

habitat for late-successional and old-growth

related species including the northern spotted

owl. These reserves should be protected from

large-scale fires, insect and disease epidemics, and major human impacts. Projects that would

contribute to these requirements include the

following:

• Thinning of Late Successional Reserves in the Coos Bay District to improve Late Successional Reserve stand structure. The

project will cover 1,400 acres over two

years, in forest stands that are 30 to 65

years old.

• Thinning of small diameter trees in the Medford District to create healthy resilient forests, protect watersheds, increase

biodiversity, and provide greater job and economic stability in the region. The project will treat several thousand acres over several years, providing small diameter material for generation of electricity or engineered wood products.

• Thinning on a landscape scale in the Northern Coast Range Adaptive Management Area

that is predominately designated as Late Successional and Riparian Reserves. Treatments would occur on 20,000 acres over 10 years in stands between 30 and 80 years old. Information Technology Reductions, (-$365,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies

Studies show a sound scientific basis for proceeding

with thinning of young dense stands in order to enhance and accelerate some of these forest stands' movement toward old-growth characteristics. This research indicates that without thinning in certain stands, it may take longer (up to several hundred

years) before these areas develop old-growth

characteristics.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 35
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e- mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. O&C Forest Management Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

Elerid Outcome Goal: Manage resources to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and

isure optimal value - forest products. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of Allowable Sale Quantity offered for sale. [Per the Northwest Forest Plan] 0/C lands

only. 28% 74% 80% 74% 89% +15%

Volume of wood products harvested consistent

with applicable management plans. (MMBF).

56.4 150.0 162.5 150.0* 180.0* +30*

Responsible Use: Increase the % of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land conditions and water quality standards. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Report revenues collected for forest and woodland sales and permits, consistent with access and responsible use goals ($000). (BLM

Measure)

$9,311 $19,600 $15,221 $21,648* $32,005* +$10,357

Int pr

:ermediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access to and incentives for forest e oduction.

•roducts

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilitate Exploration and Development: Report

total number of acres available for forest and woodland products. (BLM Measure) N/A N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible use management practices

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 36
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Forest Management Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures

and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands.

Restoration: Increase the acreage with forest

restoration projects implemented. (BLM

Measure) O&C lands only.

2,196 9,246 7,405 7,500 8,000 +500

Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Optimize value through effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Accountability: Reduce # of instances of fraud and unauthorized resource harvest. O/C lands

only.

3 3 5 4 4 +0

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve informat

assistance. on base, resource management and technical

intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for forest and woodland production

that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan evaluations. O/C lands

only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured 100% 100% +0.0%

Baseline Information: Increase % of forest/woodland areas with adequate

information (soil survey, vegetation mapping,

hydrologic assessments, wildlife assessments)

to support management decisions. O/C lands

only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Complete Cadastral Field Survey (miles). 108 112 128 103 105 +2

Inventory Forest/Woodland Vegetation (acres). 13,000 135,000 112,000 110,000 110,000 +0

Prepare Vegetative Permits/Contracts. 4,900 4,300 3,700 4,000 4,000 +0

Process Right-of-Way Grants (number). 185 173 245 212 210 -2 Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements

(number). 0 1 3 0 0 +0 Manage Forest and Woodland Commercial

Sales (acres). 2,600 1,600 1,700 2,500 2,800 +300

Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation (number). 4 2 5 2 2 +0

Conduct Realty Inspections (number). 120 80 150 125 125 +0

Restore Forest and Woodlands through sales

(acres). 2,196 9,246 7,405 4,260 7,560* +3,300* The output measures presented in here include forest management completed using funds from the Timber

Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund, the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund and O&C Forest Management.

*Actual outputs for any given year will vary from this estimates due to market conditions and the time allowed by the BLM to complete timber sale and other contracts.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 37
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development

Subactivity Summary

' * - - Uncontrollable & • •.

•'

. . . .

•-V

' Related Program 2004 lnc(+)

* 2002 2003 Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

. 1* *

. Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 25,028 25,156 +161 -252 25,065 -91 FTE 202 192 0 0 192 0 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Reforestation and

Forest Development program is $25,065,000 and 192

FTE. The Reforestation and Forest Development program

supports the Resource Use and the Resource Protection mission goals of the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing resources to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use and ensure optimal value. Key

intermediate outcome measures of performance include the area with forest restoration and growth enhancements (see the performance summary at the end of this subactivity discussion). The program

promotes reforestation, maintenance of healthy young

timber stands, and management of vegetation for desired

habitat conditions and sustainable timber production, where appropriate. Projects are designed to meet

landscape-level objectives, and, with local communities,

to effectively meet productivity goals and provide job

opportunities.

The BLM reforests forest lands after timber

harvest and natural disturbances such as

wildland fires. BLM Field Offices conduct

site preparation, tree planting (above) and

fertilization, ensuring healthy forests in the

future.

In 2004, the BLM will continue reforestation, restoration, and young stand treatments under the Northwest Forest Plan and associated Resource Management Plans, as follows:

• Treatments to manage forest density and develop desired species composition. Efforts focus on improving forest production, enhancing forest growth, and developing habitat

characteristics. Treatments include stand density manipulation; vegetation management to Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 38
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications favor desired species; wildfire risk reduction; growth enhancement through fertilization, pruning, and genetic tree improvements; and conversion of forest capable lands to desired

forest species or habitats. In 2004 the BLM expects to complete 19,750 acres of young

forest management treatments and 1 1 ,636 acres of restoration treatments.

• Monitoring to maintain up-to-date inventory of sites requiring treatment and evaluation of the success of treatments. The BLM expects to monitor over 86,000 acres in 2004.

• Non-native invasive weed and disease inventory, treatments, and monitoring in conjunction

with maintenance and density management treatments. A total of 3,500 acres of treatments

are planned for 2004. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, several outputs were lower than planned and historical levels because fewer acres were harvested for timber and require forest development work. The major program

accomplishments included:

• 27,769 acres of young forest management treatments to reforest, maintain, and enhance

sustainable forest resource production. Due to reduced timber sale levels, site preparation and planting are at low levels compared to historical levels.

• 11,636 acres of restoration treatments to restore lands and develop desired types and

structures of vegetation habitat principally on late-successional forest and riparian areas.

• 97,287 acres of monitoring and adaptive management assessments to evaluate forest management treatments to determine if they are implemented as planned, are effective in sustaining the forest resources, maintaining forest health, restoring the forest landscape and

developing desired habitat conditions.

• 3,950 acres of non-native invasive weed and disease inventory, treatment and evaluation to maintain forest vegetation inventories. Forty-four percent more acres were treated for weeds

(3,950 acres) were planned in 2002 (2,737 acres) by coordinating forest development

projects with the invasive weed strategy at the landscape scale. Invasive weed treatments were integrated into the forest development contracts allowing use of the same contractors and project inspectors for both forest development and weed control work more efficiently. Invasive weeds treated along with treatments of young stands. In addition, invasive weeds

were treated along many roads leading to those sites, which will reduce future weed

infestations in the young stands. 2003 Program performance estimates

Adaptive management, landscape-level perspective and collaboration will continue to be the key

to successful projects that integrate forest development, timber management, fuels Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII 39
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications management and wildlife habitat objectives in 2003. Output levels in reforestation are expected

to remain near 2002 levels, depending on wildfire restoration needs, while growth enhancement

and forest health treatments are projected to increase. Inventory work will resume in 2005 when the cycle of the current vegetative inventory begins again. Projected work for 2003 includes treating 24,000 acres to assure adequate reforestation and

healthy forest production. On sites with better growing conditions, timber stands older than 20

years will provide commercial production, and on poorer sites, forest stands older than 40 years

will provide commercial production. Forest stands will be monitored and treated to provide

desired forest and timber products, as follows:

• 23,656 acres of young forest management treatments will be conducted to reforest and

maintain or enhance sustainable forest resource production. Due to reduced timber sale

levels, site preparation and planting are at lower than historical levels.

• 6,590 acres of restoration treatments will be conducted to restore forest lands and develop

desired types of vegetation habitat principally in late-successional forest and riparian areas.

• 86,993 acres of monitoring and adaptive management assessments will be conducted to evaluate forest management treatments to determine if they are implemented as planned,

are effective in sustaining the forest resources, maintaining forest health, and restoring the

forest landscape and developing desired habitat conditions.

• 3,338 acres of non-native invasive weed and disease inventory, treatment and evaluation

will be conducted through cooperative research studies to verify operational treatments and new treatment opportunities.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 25,065 -252 FTE 192 0 The 2004 budget request for Reforestation and Forest Development program is $25,065,000 and 192 FTE, which represents a program change of -$252,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$252,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 40
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, email support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. O&C Reforestation & Forest Development Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures

and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage resources to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and

ensure optimal value - forest products. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Percent of Allowable Sale Quantity offered for sale, per the Northwest Forest Plan] O/C lands

only. 28% 74% 80% 74% 87% +13.0%

Volume of wood products harvested consistent

with applicable management plans (MMBF). O/C

lands only.

56.4 150.0 162.5 150.0 176.0 +26

Responsible Use: Increase the % of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land conditions and water quality standards.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Report revenues collected for forest and woodland sales and permits, consistent with access and responsible use goals. O/C lands

only. ($000) (BLM Measure)

$9,311 $19,600 $15,221 $21,648 $32,005 +$10,357

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access to and incentives for forest products production.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Forest Resource Opportunities: Percent of acres

available for sale of forest and woodland

products consistent with current management

plans. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Customer Satisfaction: Improve satisfaction

rating with forest and woodland permitting and

sale/contract process. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 41
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Reforestation & Forest Development Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures

and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands.

Iritermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible use management practices.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Number of forest and woodland

acres with forest restoration and growth enhancements. O/C lands only. (BLM Measure)

2.19C 9,246 7,405 7,500 8,000 +500

In termediate Outcome Goal 3: Optimize value through effective lease and permit martagement.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Accountability: Reduce the number of instances

of fraud and unauthorized resource harvest. O/C

lands only. 3 3 5 4 4 +0

Inastermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and

.sistance. technical

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for forest and woodland production that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan evaluations. O/C lands

only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured 100% 100% +0.0%

Baseline Information: Increase % of forest/woodland areas with adequate information

(soil survey, vegetation mapping, hydrologic assessments, wildlife assessments) to support management decisions. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Pnmary Outputs: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland

Management Treatments (acres). new new new 23,656 19,750 -3,906* DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection Enwa

d Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

ters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water

End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

nvasive Species: Percent change from baseline

n the number of infested acres. O/C lands only. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

nvasive Species. Percent change from baseline

n the number of invasive species populations. D/C lands only. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 42
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Reforestation & Forest Development Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures

and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands. Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Invasive Species: Prevention - Number of new

invasive species detected and invasions prevented through monitoring and regulation of known invasion pathways and vectors. O/C

lands only.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N7A

Invasive Species: Early Detection - Number of new localized infestations of known or suspected

invasive species that are detected and

assessed. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Invasive Species: Rapid Response - Percent of new invasive species infestations for which assessments are completed and response

actions are initiated before infestations escape

original infestation area. O/C lands only.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Invasive Species: Control/Management: Percent

of infested areas and percent of populations of invasive organisms that are managed for containment or eradication. O/C lands only.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 13,773 7,956 10,639 2,710 8,000 +5,290

Inventory Forest/Woodland Vegetation (acres). 135,300 152,770 125,943 37,000 0 -37,000 Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 1,654 2,407 3,950 3,338 3,500 +162

Evaluate Forest/Woodland Treatments (acres). 113,792 99,322 97,287 86,993 86,000 -993

Evaluate Weed Treatments (acres). 600 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 +0

*Treatments in 2004 are projected to be lower than 2003 because the program will focus on lands not classified as commercial forest, such are late successional and riparian reserves.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 43
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Other Forest Resources Management

Subactivity Summary

. - r-'v- >

z* '>

. ;

< 2002

Actual Amount

. 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

$(000) FTE

36,082 377

36,276 366 +304

0 -4750

36,105 366

-1710 2004 Program Overview

Th

® ?«R

i cr

Ud9et rec|uest forthe Other Forest Resource Management program is $36,105,000 The Other Forest Resource Management subactivity includes funding for four programs in western Oregon: Rangeland Management; Recreation Management; Soil, Water and Air Management; and Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management. These programs support the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan, by enabling the BLM to manage resources to enhance public benefits, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal

value. These programs also supports both the Resource Protection and the Recreation mission

goals. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include restoring and maintaining

the proper function of watersheds and landscapes by increasing the number of watersheds with cross-junsdtctional restoration strategies in place, (see the performance summaries at that end

of this subactivity discussion). This subactivity includes a variety of resource functions, including rangeland management watershed analysis, the Survey and Manage program, monitoring, and adaptive management’

all of which are critical to the balanced implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan and Resource Management Plans. In 2004, the major emphases will be on projects that include watershed restoration, forest health, fuels management, and timber harvest. Procedural and

analytic changes resulting from anticipated changes to the Survey and Manage program and the aquatic conservation strategy will streamline current processes and resolve current leqal challenges, enabling on-the-ground projects to be developed in a more effective and efficient manner. Rangeland Management - Implementing rangeland standards and guidelines, authorizing and issuing grazing leases, collecting fees, monitoring resource conditions, providing necessary

range use supervision, controlling trespass, and developing range improvement projects will Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 44
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications continue to be the focus of this program in 2004. These activities will improve management of rangeland ecosystems on a landscape level, in consultation with permittees, lessees, local partners, and members of the public. These existing partnerships are vital to the success of the rangeland management program, particularly in the integrated weed management program, such as Partners Against Weeds, which requires coordination across many jurisdictions. Recreation Management - Consistent with FLPMA and the O&C Act, BLM manages public lands in western Oregon to optimize recreation opportunities. Continued implementation

of BLM recreation initiatives will remain an integral part of this program in 2004: wild and scenic river management; facility and trail management and operation; interpretation and

environmental education; visitor information and services; support to local “gateway” communities such as Grants Pass,

Merlin, Galice, Cottage Grove, and Reedsport; and the Recreation Fee Demonstration sites. Increased need for recreation opportunities and visitor services have paralleled population growth. Additional funds will be made available through the Recreation Demonstration Fee program and the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund (see Section XIII - Permanent Operating Funds). A program priority for 2004 is to develop a strategic plan to ensure environmentally responsible motorized and non-motorized use on public lands.

Soil, Water and Air Management - This subactivity contributes to maintaining and improving watershed resources by restoring water quality, soils, and vegetation in riparian and

upland areas; treating of invasive weeds; and monitoring.

Activities in this program include watershed and sub-basin assessments and treatments; water, soil, and air resources inventories; water rights actions; hydropower re-licensing; and land management planning. The program supports cooperative management efforts including the Inter-Agency Species Management System, the Interagency Hydrography Framework Clearinghouse, the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and the Coastal America Regional Implementation Team. The emphasis for restoration projects will be priority sub-basins, as identified by NEPA

analysis, land health assessments, watershed analyses, and Water Quality Restoration Plans. Emphasis for 2004 will be on completing the assessments, planning, and monitoring on key watersheds within priority sub-basins and watersheds; developing consistent monitoring and

adaptive management protocol that will contribute to the aquatic riparian ecosystem management project; and continuing implementation of the All Resource Information Management System modules including Water Quality and Stream Channel Assessment, fish

distribution, and plan flow data. Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management - This program focuses on continuing efforts to enhance fish, wildlife and plant habitat in western Oregon. Emphasis in 2004 will be monitoring and restoration of Federally listed of proposed species, or BLM Special Status species. The

Rafting, camping, fishing and biking are some of the many recreational

opportunities offered on BLM- managed lands in Oregon.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 45
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

. ,Pr°Vlde techn,cal assistance and support to local watershed councils and nrnnrtm^M J

programs to meet BLM- '°cal and State goals. The focus of the 2004 L^mn^nH \^t

imP

h°)Iin9 ^ culverts for fish Passage, participating in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, and managing old growth forests to improve wildlife values. !on,Zu!ln^OMindude-

'* C00pera,ive mana9ement activities in this subactivity that will the UPPer and Middla Smith River Restoration and Rehabilitation Plan, a P f ‘T?TM9 water quality- as wel1 as fish and wildlife habitat through road

sdortpd Sh!/

1

' ?h

' r<: babllltatl0"’ culvert replacement and in-stream restoration. The

9

plan is supported by the Umpqua Basin Watershed Council; Douglas County Weyerhauser SSSLf6 and Federal a9endes: a"d -

• sx»arr0rs,^Tor

z

pr

structures, improving stream habitat, and reducing xut sedimentation runoff. 9 Contmuat'on of work with Watershed Councils to enhance BLM management of watersheds st;;sxei“ed ana,ysas ’ priori,ize proiec,s a-d —

lXZemLPned°Sm

n9e C°S' ®"" Pr°jeC,S Padners t0 advance restoration a"d

Participation in collaborative arrangements for restoration, protection and enhancement

^10^277 Omownas^h^Wy^

lands through Tit,e ,, Section 136 of P.L.

Participation with O&C County Resource Advisory Councils on watershed restoration SSXSSS"' Sec>ion 201 of ,he sapure *- “a-d

Participation on the Interagency Hydrography Framework Clearinghouse, a partnership with fnd the States 0f Ore90n and Washington to use and maintain shared routed watershed line work that supports the Northwest Forest Plan. BLM leads this

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

Major accomplishments in 2002 include the following: Completion of the Rogue River Wild & Scenic River Plan, which took 10 years reouired numerous recreation studies, and involved numerous partners.
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Eight Wild and Scenic Rivers, Yaquina Head ONA, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument,

and other special recreation designations in western Oregon are experiencing a large increase in visitation each year. Creative partnerships and joint management are enabling

the BLM effectively managed the increased demands.

• The Wood River Wetland includes 3,200 acres of reclaimed lake-margin wetland that was

acquired in 1994. The focus of management in 2002 was to improve water quality, increase water delivery, and restore habitat in collaboration with a variety of partners. The success of BLM’s strategy for Wood River garnered support for an adaptive management proposal to examine nutrient loading in Wood River. This analysis will contribute to future decisions

affecting water quality, water yield, and habitat restoration.

• Completed stream inventories through contract with the Oregon Department of Fish and

Wildlife. These surveys focused on habitat for anadromous fish and provide important

baseline information for watershed analysis, ESA consultations, and NEPA analysis. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

Efforts will be made in 2003 to address some of the legal challenges relating to the Endangered

Species Act and implementation of the NWF Plan. Two major efforts are underway in 2003 to resolve some of these issues and clear the way for implementing a balanced suite of activities including healthy forests, fuels management, ecosystem restoration, deferred maintenance,

timber harvest, and road maintenance. These efforts are:

• A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement will consider replacing the current Survey and Manage protocol in the NWF Plan with the BLM Special Status Species program.

• A Supplemental EIS will consider clarifying the aquatic conservation strategy of the NWF

Plan. Successful completion and implementation of these supplemental EIS’s will enable BLM to more effectively and efficiently implement on-the-ground activities in 2003 that represent a balanced implementation of the NWF Plan, including the following:

• Implement the Rogue River Wild and Scenic River Plan, and monitor visitor use in the River

corridor.

• Implement the amended requirements for the Survey and Manage program. Complete data

analysis for random grid surveys; conduct strategic surveys for species that are rare and for which there is little information; complete annual species review; develop survey protocols; and prepare management recommendations for uncommon species.

• Continue to develop habitat models; support the National Fire Plan by amending management recommendations; and conduct pre-disturbance surveys to support project development.

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 47
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

. Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 36,105 475

FTE 366 0

In* SSiS?9®1 request f?

r the °ther Forest Resources Management program is $36,105 000 and 366 FTE, a program change of -$475,000 from the 2003 requested level. lnformation Technology Reductions, (-$475,000) - The Department and BLM are “undertaking significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT ntS’ enhan

S

e the secuntV of IT systems and information, and realize short and long- rZ.nuZTnT T

d savi?g®- T

he Department is taking a corporate approach that will include

n

S° t

ted pur<

Thases °f hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including P

fifm

k \ iTSUPPOr

!l Web serv,ces- and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but

the natTonal'leve!7 SUPP°rt services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible q!?pm

e

tho dp

f Hmn

? u

r CanC|

lms system enhancements on the Management Information System the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program- the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET which tracks law enforcemont incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of automate thrNEPA

0praM2

,l0nS: ^ N°bility ' ”t' iCh s,andardizes ,he Bureaa’s to

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 48 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Range Management Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution from activities on O&C lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

Elreid Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

sponsible use, and ensure optimal value - forage. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Number of animal unit months (AUMs)

available for resource use, consistent with applicable management plans.

12,776,400 12,776,000 9,748,509 10,000,000 10,000,000 0

Increase the % of permitted acres maintained

at appropriate land, water and air standards. (BLM Measure) 60% 62% 60% 63% 64% +1.0%

Report revenues collected for livestock grazing, consistent with access and

responsible use goals. ($1,000s) (BLM

Measure)

$13,156 $12,000 $13,940 $14,300 $14,300 0

[ Initermediate Outcome Goal 1: Provide access for grazing.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Grazing Opportunities: Increase total number

of acres available for livestock grazing use, consistent with management plan.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Permit Processing: Reduce by X the time (average reduction, number of days) for processing and issuance of grazing permits. 220 days 210 days 220 days 215 days 210 days -5 days

Customer Satisfaction: Improve satisfaction

rating with the livestock grazing permitting process. 72% Not Measured

Not Measured 75% 75% 0 Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible use management practices

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Conservation Practices: Increase % of rangeland areas managed as forage reserves/common allotments.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Restoration: Percent acres with DOI [BLM]

range improvements resulting in sustainable

grazing. 12.5% 13.1% Not Measured

14.0% 14.6% +0.6%

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 49
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Range Management Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution from activities on O&C lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands.

|ln termediate Outcome Goal 3: Optimize value through effective lease and permit management.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actua 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Grazing Trespass Cases: Reduce the number

of instances of grazing trespass of forage

resources by improving compliance with permit terms and conditions.

0 0 0 0 0 +0

Inastermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve informal

rsistance. on base, resource management and te chnical

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for livestock grazing that are covered

by current management plans based on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of rangeland

areas with adequate information (soil survey,

vegetation mapping, hydrologic assessments,

wildlife assessments) to support management

decisions.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Pn

su mary Outputs funded by thisbactivity: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Transfer Grazing Allotment Preferences

(number). 0 3 5 2 2 +0

Issue Grazing Allotment Permits/Leases

(number). 5 2 0 4 4 +0

Issue Grazing Use Authorizations (number). 70 60 75 70 70 +0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number) 5 3 4 5 5 +0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 5 8 8 5 5 +0

Evaluate Rangeland Health (number). 13 9 11 10 10 +0

Monitor Grazing Allotments (number). 20 19 19 20 20 +0

Inspect Grazing Allotments for Compliance

^number). 25 12 18 25 25 +0

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - SO
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Recreation Management Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Improve access to appropriate recreation opportunities on DOI managed or

partnered lands and waters. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Satisfaction of meeting public demand for recreation as measured by a general public survey. 90% 92% No Data

Reported 92% 94% +2.0% Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Improve capacities to provide access for recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Effective Implementation: Number of DOI management units with activities available, where

appropriate, for. Camping (number); Driving (number); Off-Highway Vehicle (number); Fishing (number); Swimming (number); Wildlife Observation (number).

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target N/A

Disability Access: Percent of universally accessible programs and facilities in relation to the total number

of sites: % universally accessible programs % universally accessible facilities

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

3.0% 5.0% 5.1% 7.0% 9.0% +2%

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Promote recreation opportunities

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Efficient Transactions: Number of on-line recreation transactions supported by DOI (# of people served; #

of transaction opportunities.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Effective Signage: Percent sites with effective signage coverage (including multi-agency and international signage, where appropriate).

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 51
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Recreation Management Performance Summary 9 The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands.

J Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Manage recreation activities seamlessly.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Enhance Partnerships: Percent recreation areas with community partnerships. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Volunteers: Number volunteer hours per year

supporting recreation goats. 534,100

hours

530,000

hours Report

being compiled

535,000

hours 540,000

hours +5,000 End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural am

resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters.

culture Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Enhance the quality of recreation opportunities.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Effective Management: Percent of recreation sites with plans reflecting current recreation use needs. (BLM Measure) Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Percent of recreation sites in fair or good condition based on the Facilities Condition Index. (BLM

Measure) 84% 81% 87% 82% 84% +2%

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Provide effective interpretation and et ucation programS. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Facilitated Programs: Number of visitors served by

facilitated programs. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Ensure Responsible Use in Recreation

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Sustainable Use: Number of sites or areas where

level of visitation has significantly damaged natural or

cultural resources. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Appropriate Use: Reduce # of incidents reported at recreation areas. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 52 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Recreation Management Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve assessment and information for decision making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent of areas available for recreation opportunities that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Baseline Information: Increase % of recreation areas

with adequate information available to support management decisions.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

End Outcome Goal: Provide for and receive fair value for recreation. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Customer satisfaction with the value for fee paid. 84.3% 85.0% No Data 85.0% 85.0% 0

Report total recreation revenues collected. ($MMs) (BLM Measure)

$8.8 $9.0 Data

being compiled

$9.5 $9.5 +$0

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Promote quality commercial services for recreation.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Increase Completion: Percent of concession activities with performance-based contracts. Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Commercial Permits: Percent satisfaction with commercial recreation permitting process. (BLM

Measure)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Effectively manage commerc al service fees and user fees.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Revenue Per Unit-of-Service: Average $ of revenue

collected per visit per land management unit. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 53
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Recreation Management Performance Summary

notjos, toe aw***,toxn aotoMee on OSC

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Recreation Resources (acres). 11,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 +0

Assess Linear Recreation Resources (miles). 18 40 40 20 40 +20

Assess Nationally Designated Rivers and Trails (number). 0 0 11 11 8 -3 Prepare Recreation Activity Plans (number). 4 8 3 5 3 -2 Prepare Wildemess/WSR/NSHT/Cultural Activity Plans (number). 0 1 1 1 1 +0

Process Commercial and Group Special Recreation

Permits (number). 200 196 198 200 200 +0

Issue and Manage Recreation Use Permits (number). 36,400 28,200 27,800 29,500 28,000 -1,500 Process and Manage Non Commercial Special

Recreation Permits (number). 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 +0

Construct/Maintain Recreation Sites (number). 0 0 0 0 10 +10

Construct/Maintain Trails (miles). 0 0 0 0 10 +10

Evaluate Recreation Areas (acres). 0 17,200 17,200 8,200 8,000 -200

Evaluate Designated Rivers and Trails (miles). 50 50 50 48 50 +2

Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

(acres). 0 80 80 100 100 +0

Evaluate Linear Recreation Management Objectives

(miles). 6 17 17 15 15 +0

Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits for Compliance (number). 150

. 150 156 150 150 +0

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 54
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C SOIL, WATER & AIR MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Water Quality: Surface Waters - Percent of surface waters influenced by DOI that meet EPA approved water quality standards.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Air Quality: Actions on DOI lands affecting air quality meet emissions standards X% of time. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Restore and main! landscapes.

tain proper function to watersheds anc

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration. Percent of bureau priority acres and stream miles targeted for restoration, where treatments are completed to achieve

desired condition.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablisn Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Cooperation: Number of watersheds with

cross-jurisdictional restoration strategies in place.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Water Pollution: Percent of impaired waters

with State or Tribal best management

practices implemented.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Land Contamination: Percent of known

contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed land.

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent acres of DOI management units with current resource management plans.

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Not MeasuredEstablish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of lands and

waters managed or influenced by DOI for which condition (quality/quantity) is known.

Not MeasuredNot MeasuredNot MeasuredEstablish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 55
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications p

SIrimary Outputs funded by this

Jbactivity: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Approve Cadastral Survey, (miles) 230 100 200 150

Inventory water resources (number). 290 275 290 300 300 +0

Complete watershed assessments (acres). 407,000 360,000 370,000 370,000 395,000 +25,000 Assess priority subbasins/regions (acres). 1,093,000 594,000 594,000 600,000 600,000 +0

Process water rights actions (number). 4 6 6 5 5 +0

Monitor air resources/climatic conditions (number). 15 14 16 15 15 +0

Monitor water resources (number). 640 240 250 200 245 +45 O&C WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C lands. Pnmary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection Ew

na outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

aters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Percent of species of management concern that are managed to self-sustaining levels, in cooperation with affected States and others, as

defined in approved management plans.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Percent of threatened or endangered species

listed a decade or more that are stabilized or improved. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Percent of candidate species where listing is unnecessary as a result of conservation actions

or agreements. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Increase % of acres/miles/sites achieving desired

wildlife habitat conditions as specified in management plans. (BLM Measure) Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Ini ermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological commiinities to flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Habitat Restoration: Acres and stream miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions consistent with management plans, program objectives, and consistent with applicable substantive and procedural requirements of State and Federal water law:Miles 714 610 610 630 650 +20

Acres 13,800 9,500 6,350 9,500 9,500 +0

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 56 a
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Improve information and assessments used for decision-making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of acres of DOI

lands and waters with current resource management plans in place that include

condition objectives for biological communities. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Status and Trends: Percent of populations managed or influenced by DOI for which current

condition (e.g., quality/quantity) and trend is known.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory Lake Areas (acres). 0 134 134 300 300 +0

Inventory Streams (miles). 860 348 352 400 350 -50

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 150,000 145,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 +0

Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans (number). 1 0 0 1 1 +0

Implement Species Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 0 25 25 25 25 +0

Monitor Lake Habitat (acres). 500 50 50 100 50 -50

Monitor Stream Habitat (miles). 119 108 80 80 80 +0

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat (acres). 128,000 136,967 140,400 140,000 140,000 +0

Monitor Species Populations (number). 950 811 945 940 940 +0

Section VIII - Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 57
Activity. Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning

Subactivity Summary

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2002

Actual Amount

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Estimate Amount

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(+/-) Amount

.

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2004

Budget Request Amount

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$(000) FTE

1,158

11 1,158

11 +12

0

1 O

CO 1,151

11

-70 2004 Program Overview

The_2004 budget request for the Resource Management Planning program is $1,151,000 and

ILnd anrf

S land US

I? plil

nS provide land use allocations and management direction for every d and resource-based action on BLM-managed lands in western Oregon The Resource Management Planning subactivity supports the Resource Use mission goal from the S

(

,

.ra,e9iC Pla" by enablinS ,he BLM <° TM"age forest resmjrce°Ijse^o enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and ensure optimal value This subactivitv a so supports both the Resource Protection and the Recreation mission goals. A primary output of this program is the number of land use plans evaluate each year (see the perfomaiSe summary at that end of this subactivity discussion). Consistent with the six local Resource Management P ans that were developed under the Northwest Forest Plan the BLM will continue to evaluate, amend, or revise Resource Management Plans that ateate land us«

pdWes~ronaTpno°nfes.

na,Ura' '° ' e9a' a“ Efforts will continue in 2004 to maintain existing plans and to support inventories bv incorporating avertable information from ongoing activities and projects, such as habitat enhancament timber sales, environmental analyses, and public input. Based on these efforts amendnfpntr? tn ^ “!?

allocatlons and management direction will be made through plan SeThe fol!owfngPO “' SSUeS ' Pr°b' emS' °r opportunities- Pr09ram 2004 will

• Maintain the viability of the existing plans by monitoring, incorporating new information,

. no

PT'

n9 P 3nS

| throu9h annual summaries, and integrating amendments when required Develop an implementation plan for the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument RMP.
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

The 2002 program focused on plan implementation, monitoring, evaluation, amendments (at both the environmental assessment and environmental impact statement-level), and plan maintenance of six RMPs, one for each BLM District in western Oregon. Implementation of these plans includes the design of numerous project-level activity plans, including: 175

environmental assessments, 235 “categorical exclusions," 40 “determinations of no affect statements, and 7 project-level environmental impact statements. The completion of the Upper

Klamath Wild and Scenic River Amendment was delayed until 2003. Inter-governmental

coordination at all levels occurred through information sharing, partnerships, and cooperative

planning, where feasible. Plan implementation, monitoring, and maintenance were reported to the public through published annual program summaries or planning update reports. Collaborative partnerships and enhanced communication with the public and other Federal,

tribal, State and local governments were maintained with electronic and paper posting of planning documents, NEPA document registers, electronic posting of regional geographic

information system data bases for approved plans, and sharing of long term planning schedules.

In 2002, major accomplishments in the resource management planning in western Oregon

included:

• Completed the following plans for public review: an amendment to the Medford RMP and companion EIS for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (redrafted following

presidential designation of the area as a National Monument); Kelsey-Whisky Creek Landscape Plan; Medford Resource Management Plan amendment and associated Draft EIS; the Upper Klamath River Wild and Scenic River Plan; Klamath Falls RMP Amendment

and EIS.

• Completed the formal “sixth year" evaluation of all approved RMPs to reflect the NWF Plan implementation from 1 995 through September 2001

• Completed the Record of Decision and associated Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Amendment to the Survey and Manage, Protection Buffer, and Other

Mitigation Measures Standards and Guidelines were completed.

• Completed six annual program summaries which report critical plan implementation progress to the public, intergovernmental units, and special interest groups were prepared.

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 59
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003 significant planned accomplishments will include the following:

• NEPA compliance will continue with the same number of environmental assessments ElSTM."5

. and de,erminations °f NEPA adequacy as in 2002. In addition, the supported PP * interagency coordination and review of NEPA documents will be

triS

bSVe par

|ner®hips and enhanced communication with the public and other Federal tnbal, State and local governments will be maintained, as in 2002, with emphasis on data shanng based on approved plans and plan implementation. Annual summaries will be prepared and published to document progress in annual and cumulative plan implementation. Public outreach and information posting will include

oDnnrt,mitip

f ?

an

k?"ntenance and monit°ring, any approved RMP amendments and

analyses

* * PUb ' C °f interagency involvement in ongoing resource assessments or

1" the ongoing interagency and sub-regional plan amendments to address

urvey and Manage program, clarify the aquatic conservation strategy (six RMPs) and SZSZZZL0** ^(,hree RMPS>- Fandi^ * *°m

a

,Se Medford Distnct staff will analyze over 13,000 comments received on the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument draft RMP and DEIS.

y Medford District staff will prepare and publish the Kelsey Whisky Landscape Plan of the Medford RMP amendment and Final EIS, and if any protests are resolved quickly a so prepare and publish the Record of Decision. q y’ PrePT

e and publish the Upper Klamath w'ld and Scenic River

overlap rnTo 2004 RMP amendment and DEIS- Completion of the Final EIS and ROD may

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 1,151 -19 FTE 11 0

Section VIII- Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VIII - 60
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 2004 budget request for the Resource Management Planning program is $1,151,000 and

11 FTE, a program change of -$19,000 from the 2003 requested level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$19,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks, e- mail support, web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System; the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. O&C Resource Management Planning Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, not just the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. Intermediate Outcome Goal 2: Improve information base, resource management and technical assistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Percent acres of DOI

[BLM] management units with current resource management plans.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A End Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and in waters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and

Fluenced lands and

jse of water. Intermediate Outcome Goal 3: Improve information and assessments for decision-making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of acres of BLM lands and waters with current resource management plans in place that include

condition objectives for biological communities. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not MeasuredNot Measured

Establish BaselineEstablish

Initial Target

N/A

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The

anas.

following Pnmarv

table mitnnmaQ shows

atoutcometHa onW

measures

tt for the^

entire

r BUM, not>just the contribution. from activities on O&C

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value — enemy.

Ira; termediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical distance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas with energy resources available for exploration and

development that are covered by current management plans based on land use plan

evaluations.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

initial Target N/A

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public be

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - non-energy.

nefit, promote

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information and assessments used for decision-makinn

Management Plans: Increase % of areas

available for non-energy mineral resource

exploration and development that are covered

by current management plan based on land use

plan evaluations.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public be

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forage.

nefit, pro mote

Inf as

termediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

sistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase % of areas

available for livestock grazing that are covered

by current management plans based on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public bei responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forest products.

lefit, prornote

Int as:ermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve information base, resource management and technical

sistance.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for forest and woodland production

hat are covered by current management plans Based on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Resource Management Planning Performance Summary

The following table shows outcome measures for the entire BLM, notjust the contribution from activities on O&C

lands. Primary outcomes at the end of the table are for activities exclusively on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Recreation End Outcome Goal: Ensure a quality experience and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed or partnered lands and waters.

Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Improve assessment and information for decision making.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Management Plans: Increase the % of areas

available for recreation opportunities that are covered by current management plans based

on land use plan evaluations.

Not Measured

N/A Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target

N/A

Primary Outputs funded by this

subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Evaluate Land Use Plans (number). 6 0 0 0 6 +6

Complete Preparation Plan for Land Use

Planning Activities (number).

1 0 0 0 0 +0

Prepare Proposed Land Use Plan and Final EIS

(number). 0 0 0 0 1 +1 Resolve Land Use Plan Protests and Prepare ROD (number). 0 0 0 0 1 +1 Prepare Draft EIS Level Land Use Plan Amendment (number). 0 2 1 1 0 -1 Prepare Final EIS Level Land Use Plan and ROD (number). 7 0 0 1 1 +0

Prepare EA Level Land Use Plan Amendment

and Decision Record (number). 0 1 1 0 0 +0

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Bureau of Land Management

2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Western Oregon Information and Resource

Data Systems

$(000) 9WE ~

2002

Actual Amount

2,194

6

2003

Estimate Amount

2,2066

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

<+/-) Amount

+6

0

. Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

-100

2004

Budget Request Amount

2,202

6

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

-40 Activity Description

The Information and Resource Data Systems program supports all of the mission aoals of the western Department s Draft Strategic Plan by providing infrastructure support for information systems in Oregon ,n conformance with the Bureau Enterprise Architecture R^SSt? dabT a e

'° BLM employees for day-toOay activities, enabling SLltaUon“o2ration

rf dmasete ' h"

consarva'!on- 11115 Program includes the development and implementation of datasets, hardware and software. Integral to this function is the examination and evaluation

internet mapping semes' ^ 'he' r r°'e reS°UrCe mana9ement' 5a<* a5 mobile CIS and

2004 Program Overview ^E

,em °re90n ln,0rmati0n and ReSource Da,a Sys,ems

Plan

Efforts will continue in 2004 to maintain automated databases that support the Northwest Forest and the mission of the BLM in western Oregon. These databases wiM^£n«nnl £ to

o7

P

th°pVeN r of Rd “pdated’ with emPhases on effectiveness monitoring, continued implementation the National Fire Plan, and continuation of land use planning activities mak^ dedslonf^nd

8 ach^

BLM f

liZ®S * W6Stern °regon provide the infoTMation needed to Forptptfn

and

,.ad

J Forest

ieve sPec,fic environmental conditions called for by the Northwest Plan. The applications also help ensure management decisions are based on science. Resource Dat^Sys^ ^fUndS fr°m the WeStem °re9°" '“on and Complete the NWF Plan effectiveness monitoring report. Transition to the Geodatabase model of Arclnfo9. Complete the eighth year review of the NWF Plan.
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

• Increase collaboration with external parties via the web (e-govemment, e-planning).

2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Western Oregon Information and Resource Data System program included:

• The ArcGIS hardware and software infrastructure was implemented to form the base for data development and applications development.

• The national Geospatial Metadata Clearinghouse (www.or.blm.gov/metaweb) was

implemented, enabling employees and the public access to existing data. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the major accomplishments will include:

• Redesign data to operate efficiently under the Bureau-wide architecture. The successful completion of this activity will enable users to more easily access data.

• Implement and test of the interagency Hydrography Framework Clearinghouse that will be

the corporate repository for GIS hydrography data for the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and the States of Oregon and Washington.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 2,202 -10 FTE 6 0 The 2004 budget request for the Western Oregon Information and Resource Data Systems

program is $2,202,000 and 6 FTE, a program change of -$10,000 from the 2003 requested

level. Information Technology Reductions, (-$10,000) - The Department and BLM are undertaking

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments, enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings. The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks e- mail support web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing but not naStevel

S6rVICeS 31 field °fficeS and consolidatin9 these services at the

bR“Vn° fSPeC,fiC BLM IT, systems are a,so ProPosed. These reductions are possible System

6

the plnT"? u

canci

l,n9 systeTM enhancements on the Management Information romnTatihLr ^ + DH

tn Re!0urce ,nformat'on System; the Smart Card program; the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET which tracks ,nd?

e?S a

.nd resp°nses; Tivoli’ a management tool that pei uSates of auSe^e NEPAp^ss

S: 3 ****' s,andardizes the efforts to

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Jobs in the Woods

Subactivity Summary

Uncontrollable & , \V

r i

.

- ' ' Related Program 2004 Inc(+)

• - v '

• ' !

.. . 2002 2003 Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

t Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 5,806 5,815 +11 -18 5,808 -7 FTE 15 15 0 0 15 0

Activity Description

The Jobs in the Woods program is the primary mechanism for the BLM’s participation in the Northwest Economic Adjustment initiative that was designed to help workers, businesses,

Tribes, and communities in Washington, Oregon, and northern California affected by reductions

in Federal timber harvests. This program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from

the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by improving the health of watersheds and landscapes on BLM-managed lands in western Oregon and northern California. Key intermediate outcome

measures of performance include increasing the area targeted for restoration where treatments

are completed to achieve desired condition (see the performance summary at the end of this

activity discussion). In addition to improving ecosystem health, the Jobs In The Woods

program provides economic opportunities to local communities, contractors, and workers by

providing 200 job opportunities annually. Restoration projects frequently occur in conjunction

with restoration efforts of other groups or agencies. This enables the BLM to actively participate with various State and local partners in high-priority restoration projects mutually identified at a landscape scale. 2004 Program Overview

The 2004 budget request for the Jobs In The Woods program is $5,808,000 and 15 FTE. The BLM will continue to use the full range of existing procurement authorities to accomplish

critical work to support landscape restoration needs while providing economic opportunities for businesses and workers in the Northwest Forest Plan region. In addition to accomplishing work

important to the BLM, the majority of projects will address high-priority needs identified at the

regional and local levels in cooperation with partners. Training and work experience will be

provided to displaced workers while accomplishing various landscape treatments to improve

fuel levels, riparian health, watershed condition, and wildlife habitat.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Replacing culverts to restore anadromous fish passage, riparian planting and hazardous fuels reduction are just some of the habitat and forest

restoration activities funded through the Jobs in the Woods program. In 2002, the BLM utilized $5.8

million to accomplish 156 restoration projects, creatingjobs for displaced workers.

In 2004, the major accomplishments in the Jobs

In The Woods program will include the following:

• 2,000 acres of forest and woodland

restoration.

• 30 miles of riparian area treatment.

• 1 00 acres of weed treatment.

• 200 job opportunities.

• 125 projects (primarily in-stream structures and culvert replacement) to improve anadromous fish passage, and aquatic

habitat. 2002 Program Performance

Accomplishments

The BLM's Jobs In The Woods projects are

collaborative and cooperative projects. Each

year, the projects are much more diverse, demonstrating the Bureau’s efforts to address

restoration needs using an integrated approach.

Collaborative efforts with other Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations are

increasing. For example, BLM will continue to support the State of Oregon’s Plan for Salmon

and Watersheds with projects that address road

erosion and sedimentation, stream channel

restoration, fish passage enhancement, and

terrestrial habitat improvement. These projects contribute to the State-wide strategy to enhance

water quality, improve habitat, restore anadromous fish passage, and prevent the

listing under the Endangered Species Act of additional fish species. Projects include most

programs on all BLM-managed lands in western Oregon. The BLM is currently exploring opportunities to participate in regional partnerships that are woriong to strengthen and expand the existing ecosystem restoration industry An estimated 200 job opportunities will be generated by the BLM’s Jobs In The Woods Program

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

In 2002, the major accomplishments in the Jobs In The Woods program include the following:

• 1 ,037 acres of forest and woodland restoration.

• 23 miles of riparian area treatment.

• 27 acres of weed treatment.

• 138 projects, primarily in-stream structures and culvert replacement, to improve anadromous

fish passage and aquatic habitat.

• 14 miles of road maintenance and 5 projects for road stabilization.

• 1 80 acres of shrub and grassland vegetation treatments. One partnership made possible by the Jobs In The Woods program involves the Hoopa Indian

Tribe, which lives adjacent to BLM lands in northern California. The Hoopa Tribe employs tribal members to complete pre-commercial thinning and road maintenance on BLM-managed lands. These activities accelerate stand growth in spotted owl and marbled murrelet habitat. The BLM in Klamath Falls, Oregon, relies on a partnership with Rehabilitation, Employment and Community Housing, a local non-profit organization that trains employees to either find permanent employment or start their own businesses. BLM has used REACH trainees on

projects that restore ecosystem function by removing invasive juniper from range and forested

lands, to improve watershed condition and wildlife habitat. As of October 2002, REACH has

treated over 400 acres of BLM lands. In addition, REACH operates a sawmill that processes

juniper logs that are purchased from BLM lands. The BLM has provided $150,000 of Jobs In The Woods funding annually to support the REACH program while accomplishing BLM projects

that would otherwise be much more expensive. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, BLM will continue the activities described in the 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments section.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program Changes

. . wt • 2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 5,808 -18 FTE 15 0 The 2004 budget request for Jobs In The Woods is $5,808,000 and 15 FTE, a program change

of -$18,000 from the 2003 requested level.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Information Technology Reductions, (-$18,000) - The Department and BLM are undertakinq

significant information technology reforms to: improve the management of IT investments enhance the security of IT systems and information, and realize short and long-term efficiencies and savings The Department is taking a corporate approach that will include consolidated purchases of hardware and software, consolidation of support functions including helpdesks e- mail support web services, and training. Savings will be possible by reducing, but not

eliminating, IT support services at Bureau field offices and consolidating these services at the

national level. Reductions to specific BLM IT systems are also proposed. These reductions are possible because of deferring or canceling system enhancements on the Management Information System, the Federal Human Resource Information System; the Smart Card program- the Corporate Metadata Repository; the IT Enterprise Information Portal; LAWNET, which tracks law enforcement incidents and responses; Tivoli, a management tool that permits updates of software from remote locations; and Nobility, which standardizes the Bureau’s efforts to automate the NEPA process. O&C Jobs In The Woods Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures and pnmary outputs for activities on O&C lands. DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Protection End Outcome Goal: Improve the health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that

arTd use ofwate? ^ mfluenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment End Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Increase % of acres/miles/sites achieving

desired conditions as specified in management

plans. (BLM Measure)

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Restore and maintain proper function to wa

landscapes.

tersheds and

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Percent bureau priority acres and

stream miles, targeted for restoration, where

treatment is completed to achieve planned

condition.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

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\
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications O&C Jobs In The Woods Performance Summary

Unlike the other performance summaries in this section, this summary shows the outcome measures and primary outputs for activities on O&C lands. Primary Outputs funded by this subactivity:

2001

Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restore Forest and Woodlands through Sales

(acres). 2,590 1,000 1,000 2,500 1,600 -900 Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 38 23 23 25 25 +0

Construct Lake/Stream Projects (number). 219 80 138 200 Tool -100

Maintain Lake/Stream Projects (number). 7

r _7l 17 10 17 +7

Shrub, Grassland Vegetation Treatments

Applied (acres). 0 300 180 300 300 +0 Road Construction/Maintenance (miles). 0 0 0 0 100 +100 Weed Treatments Applied (acres). 0 0 0 0 100 +100

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Class (Million $)

' Object Class

i

• re2003 quest

Uncontrollable & Related Changes

Program Changes

.IUI 2004 Request

FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 44 • * 46

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent

6 0

0

6

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation

0 0

1 11.9 Total Personnel Compensation

967 51 t 975 53

12.1 Civilian Personnel

Benefits 13 0 0 13

21.0 Travel & Transportation

of Persons

1 0 0 1 22.0 Transportation of Things 3 0 0 3

23.3 Communication, Utilities and Misc. Charges

2 0 0 2

25.2 Other services 27 0 -1 26

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts

1

1

25.4 Operation and

maintenance of facilities

1 1 26.0 Supplies & Materials 3 0 0 3 31.0 Equipment 3 0 0 3

32.0 Lands & Structures 1 0 0 1 99.9 Total, Direct Obligations 967 106 0 1 8 0 975 107

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1116-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.02 Western Oregon facilities maintenance 0 0 1 00.03 Western Oregon transportation and facilities maintenance 11 11 11 00.04 Western Oregon resource management 91 87 86

00.05 Western Oregon information and resource date system 2 2 2 00.06 Jobs In The Woods 6 6 6

10.00 Total obligations 110 106 106

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 5 2 4

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 105 106 107

22.1 0 Resources available form recoveries of prior year obligations 2 0 0

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 112 108 111 23.95 Total new obligations -110 -106 -106 24.40 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 2 4 4 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary: 40.00 Appropriation 105 106 107 Change in unpaid obligations: 72.40 Unpaid obligated balance, start of year 34 37 33

73.10 Total new obligations 110 106 106

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -105 -110 -107 Unpaid obligations, end of year

73.45 Recoveries of prior year obligations -2 0 0

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 37 33 32

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 69 70 71 86.93 Outlays from discretionary balances 36 40 36

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 105 110 107

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 105 106 107

90.00 Outlays 105 110 107

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-1116-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Additional net budget authority and outlays to cover cost of fully accruing retirement 90.00 Budget authority 5 5 5

90.01 Outlays ^

5 5 5 Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1116-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent 46 44 47

11.3 Other than full-time permanent 6 6 6

11.5 Other personnel compensation

1 1 1 11.9 Total personnel compensation 53 51 54

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 13 13 12

21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 2

22.0 Transportation of things 3 3 3

23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 1 25.2 Other services 28 27 27

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts

1 1 0

25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities

1 1 0

26.0 Supplies and materials 4 3 4

31.0 Equipment

3 3 2

32.0 Lands and structures

1 1 1 99.99 Total obligations 110 106 106 Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-1116-0-1-302 2002

actual 2003 Request

2004

estimate

Direct Program:

Full-time equivalent employment 1003 967 975 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 707 682 687 FTE commercial (civilian) 296 285 288

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Range Improvements '• i

Appropriation Language Sheet

For rehabilitation, protection, and acquisition of lands and

interests therein, and improvement of Federal rangelands

pursuant to section 401 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701), notwithstanding any

other Act, sums equal to 50 percent of all moneys received

during the prior fiscal year under sections 3 and 15 of the Taylor Grazing Act (43 U.S.C. 315 et seq.) and the amount designated

for range improvements from grazing fees and mineral leasing

receipts from Bankhead-Jones lands transferred to the Department of the Interior pursuant to law, but not less than $10,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That

not to exceed $600,000 shall be available for administrative expenses.

Section IX- Range Improvements Page IX -
Bureau of Land Management

2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language Citations

For rehabilitation, protection, and acquisition of lands and interests therein, and improvement of Federal rangelands pursuant to section 401 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701), notwithstanding any other Act, sums equal to 50 percent of all moneys

received during the prior fiscal year under sections 3 and 15 of the Taylor Grazing Act (43 U.S.C. 315 et seq.) and the amount designated for range improvements from grazing fees and

mineral leasing receipts from Bankhead Jones lands transferred to the Department of the

Interior pursuant to law, but not less than $10,000,000, to remain available until expended:

Provided, that not to exceed $600,000 shall be available for administrative expenses. 43 U.S.C. 1751 43 U.S.C. 1901 7 U.S.C. 1010

E.O. 10046; 10175; 10234; 10322; 10787; 10890

30 U.S.C. 355

7 U.S.C. 2814

P.L. 106-291 Section 401 of FLPMA (43 U.S.C. 1751), as amended by the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978 (43 U.S.C. 1901-1905), provides that 50 percent of all moneys

received by the U.S. as fees for grazing domestic livestock on public land under the Taylor Grazing Act (43 U.S.C. 315) and the Act of August 28, 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181d) shall be credited

to a separate account in the Treasury and made available for the purpose of on-the-ground range rehabilitation, protection, and improvements, including, but not limited to, seeding and

reseeding, fence construction, weed control, water development, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement.

7 U.S.C. 1010 (the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act of 1937), provides that the Secretary of

Agriculture is authorized and directed to develop a program of land conservation and utilization

in order to correct maladjustments in land use, and thus assist in controlling soil erosion, conducting reforestation, preserving natural resources, protecting fish and wildlife, developing and protecting recreational facilities, mitigating floods, preventing impairment of dams and

reservoirs, conserving surface and subsurface moisture, protecting the watersheds of navigable

streams, and protecting the public land, health, safety, and welfare; but not to build industrial parks or establish private industrial or commercial enterprises. Executive Orders 10046, et al., provide that land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture under the provision of §32 of the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act is transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Interior for use, administration, or exchange under the applicable provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act. 30 U.S.C. 355, provides that all mineral leasing receipts derived from leases issued under the

authority of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 shall be paid into the same

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

funds or accounts in the Treasury and shall be distributed in the same manner as prescribed for other receipts from the lands affected by the lease. The intention is that this act shall not affect the distribution of receipts pursuant to legislation applicable to such lands. Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2814), provides for the designation of a lead office and person trained in the management of undesirable plants; establishes and funds an undesirable plant management program; completes and implements

cooperative agreements with State agencies; and establishes integrated management systems

to control undesirable plant species. The Annual Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts, provide

that a minimum amount is appropriated, that the appropriation shall remain available until expended, and that a maximum of $600,000 is available from this appropriation for BLM

administrative expenses. Under the provisions of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, this account is classified as a current, mandatory

account.

P.L. 107-63 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 2002.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Q

Authorizations

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of

1976, as amended, (43

U.S.C. 1751) The Mineral Leasing Act

for Acquired Lands of 1947 (30 U.S.C. 355)

The Taylor Grazing Act of

1934, as amended, (43

U.S.C. 315) The Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

(43 U.S.C. 1901- 1905)

The Farm Tenant Act of 1937 (Bankhead Jones

Act) (7 U.S.C. 1010, 1012- 1013A)

Federal Noxious Weed Act

of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2814)

Executive Order No. 12548

Provides that 50 percent of grazing fees are authorized to be

appropriated for range betterment. Half the appropriated amount is to be spent within the same BLM district which generated the grazing receipts; the remaining half may be utilized as the Secretary

directs. Provides that "all receipts derived from leases issued under the

authority of this chapter shall be paid into the same funds or accounts in the Treasury and shall be distributed in the same

manner as prescribed for other receipts from the lands affected by

the lease, the intent of this provision being that this chapter shall not

affect the distribution of receipts pursuant to legislation applicable to such lands .

Provides for active management of public rangelands including regulation of livestock grazing and improvement of the productive

capability of the public range. Provides for improving the condition of the public rangelands and

provides authorization for an appropriation of $10,000,000 per annum or 50 per centum of all moneys received as fees for grazing, whichever is greater, notwithstanding the level of grazing fees

collected. Provides for management of acquired farm tenant lands and

construction and maintenance of range improvements.

Provides for the designation of a lead office and person trained in the management of undesirable plants; establish and fund an

undesirable plant management program; complete and implement

cooperative agreements with State agencies; and establish integrated management systems to control undesirable plant species, provides for the designation of a lead office and person

trained in the management of undesirable plants; establish and fund an undesirable plant management program; complete and

implement cooperative agreements with State agencies; and

establish integrated management systems to control undesirable

plant species. Provides for establishment of appropriate fees for the grazing of domestic livestock on public rangelands. It also provides that the

fee shall not be less than $1.35 per animal unit month.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary Of Requirements, ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2002

Actual FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Program

2003 Changes Changes

Estimate (+/ -) (+/ -) FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

2004 Budget

Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

Range

improve- ments

57 10,000 58 10,000 0 0 0 0 58 10,000 0 0

Public Lands

Improvement

51 7,873

• — '• -.yj- -k:

'v '~: - 4*%-^

51 7,873 0 0 0 0 51 7,873 0 0

Act Lands

Improvement

. ’ *

' 7 1,527 0 0 0 0

-i. .1 . 4

7 1,527 ''V

0

Administrate

e Expenses

0 600

• 0 600 0 0 0 0

'

: ' y

0 600 0 0 €

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Range Improvements jtM f, ^ ^j**k«*

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(+/-) Amount

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Public Lands

$ 7,873 7,873 0 0 7,873 0 Improvement

51 51 0 0 51 0 Farm Tenant

Act Lands 5 1,527 1,527 0 0 1,527 0 Improvement fte 6 7 0 0 7 0

$ 600 600 0 0 600 0

Administrative Expenses fte 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total $ 10,000 10,000 0 0 10,000 0

Dollars FTE 57 58 0 0 58 0 Activity Description

The Range Improvements activity supports the Resource Use and Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Draft

Strategic Plan by providing funds for improving

the condition of the public rangelands. A key

intermediate outcome measure of performance

includes increasing the percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land, water and air standards. Primary output measures of performance to achieve this include

constructing and maintaining rangeland and

forest ecosystem improvements. In 2004, the Bureau will focus efforts on identified high

priority watersheds to maximize the potential

for overall improvement and protection of these

watersheds. This activity includes all facets of managing range improvements on public

lands, including project planning, engineering and design, construction; and project

monitoring. Improving the vegetation, habitat

An example of a project constructed with Rangeland

Improvement funds is the Crescent Valley guzzler (a device that collects, stores, and delivers water) in Nevada. Rangeland and wildlife habitat managers long ago realized that development of reliable water sources

is one of the most cost effective improvements that can

be made to rangeland and forest ecosystems. These

improvements provide benefits to both grazing animals and wildlife. Section IX - Range Improvements Page IX - 6
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

conditions, and health of public rangeland ecosystems will benefit livestock, fish and wildlife habitat, riparian values, watershed protection, and other resource values. The Bureau also modifies, removes, or makes additions to rangeland projects where resource

conditions or new information indicates this is needed. The rangeland improvement policy encourages private parties and other beneficiaries to contribute funds toward improving rangeland conditions and shifts project maintenance responsibilities to the benefiting user. The

Bureau continues to be responsible for maintenance of land treatments and certain structural improvements such as reservoirs and water developments requiring specialized equipment. Range improvements include on-the-ground improvements such as vegetation projects, fencing, and wildlife-livestock water developments that have been recommended in activity plans. Projects are initiated within priority watersheds, riparian areas, and integrated weed

management programs. Lands not meeting management objectives are given special emphasis. 2002 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2002, the Bureau focused funding efforts on identified high priority watersheds to maximize

the potential for overall improvement and protection of these watersheds. This table contains a

list of outputs funded by this activity. At the time of this report not all units of accomplishments

had been reported.

Unit

•

• '

, >

2002

Accomplishment

Soil Stabilization & Improvement

Brush Management Acres 153,994

Seeding/Planting Acres 124,234

Soil Stabilization Acres 112,368 Weed Control Acres 36,073 Water Management

Pipeline Projects Number 20

Reservoirs Number 124

Springs Number 129 Water Catchments Number 25

Gallons 134,600 Water Wells Number 43

Storage Facilities Number 18 Gallons 40,000 Program Facilities Cattleguards Number 69 Fences Miles 625

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications o

2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the Bureau will continue to focus funding efforts on identified high priority watersheds to maximize the potential for overall improvement and protection of these watersheds. Project

planning, engineering and design, construction; and project monitoring will be the primary emphases to improving vegetation habitat conditions and health of public rangeland to benefit

livestock, fish and wildlife habitat, riparian values, watershed protection, and other resource

values. Rangeland Improvements Performance Summary

DOI Strategic Goal: Resource Use

End Outcome Goal: Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value - forage. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004) Number of animal unit months (AUMs)

available for resource use, consistent with applicable management plans.

12,776,400 12,776,000 9,748,509 10,000,000 10,000,000 0

Increase the % of permitted acres maintained

at appropriate land, water and air standards. (BLM Measure) 60% 62% 60% 63% 64% +1.0%

Report revenues collected for livestock grazing, consistent with access and

responsible use goals. ($1 ,000s) (BLM

Measure)

$13,156 $12,000 $13,940 $14,300 $14,300 0

Initermediate Outcome Goal 2: Enhance responsible use management practices.

Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Restoration: Percent of acres with DOI range improvements resulting in sustainable grazing. 12.5% 13.1% Not Measured 14.0% 14.6% +0.6%

Section IX - Range Improvements Page IX- 8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Rangeland Improvements Performance Summary

Strategic Goal: Resource Protection Ew

nd Outcome Goal: Sustain biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and

aters in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allotment and use of water. End Outcome Measures: 2001 Actua 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Invasive Species: Percent change from

baseline in the number of infested acres. Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Invasive Species: Percent change from

baseline in the number of invasive species

populations.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Intermediate Outcome Goal 1: Create habitat conditions for biological communities to Flourish. Intermediate Outcome Measures: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Invasive Species Control/Management:

Percent of infested areas and percent of populations of invasive organisms that are managed for containment or eradication.

Not Measured

Not Measured

Not Measured

Establish Baseline

Establish

Initial Target N/A

Prsu mary Outputs funded by this

bactivity: 2001 Actual 2002

Plan 2002

Actual 2003

Plan 2004

Proposed Change in Performance

(2003 to 2004)

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 0 12500 12800 0 0 0

Apply Shrub/Grassland Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 30,000 59,000 52,000 50,000 50,000 0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 380 460 515 400 400 0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest

Projects (number). 230 290 400 200 200 0 Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 4,300 3,800 4,000 4,000 4,000 0

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 40 15 15 10 10 0

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 190 180 235 170 170 0

Evaluate Weed Treatments (acres). 3,200 1,000 1,000 0 0 0

Section IX - Range Improvements Page IX- 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Summary of Requirements by Object Class (Million $) HObject Class

2003 Request

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

_Program Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 2 0 0 2

12.1 Civilian personnel

benefits

1 0 0 1 22.0 Transportation of Things 2 0 0 2

25.2 Other Services 2 0 0 2

32.0 Lands & Structures 3 0 0 3

99.9 Total Obligations 58 10 0 0 0 0 58 10 Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5132-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Improvement to public land 8 7 8 00.02 Farm tenant act lands 1 1 1 00.03 Administrative expenses 0 1 1 10.00 Total obligations 9 9 10

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21 .40 Un-obligated balance carried forward, start of year 5 8 8 22.00 New budget authority (gross) 10 10 10

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 15 18 18

23.95 New obligations -9 -9 -10 24.40 Un-obligated balance carried forward, end of year 8 8 8 New budget authority (gross), detail: Mandatory

60.00 Appropriation 2 2 2

60.20 Appropriation (special fund) 8 8 8 Section IX - Range Improvements Page IX- 10

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-5132-0-2-302 2002

3CtU3l 2003

request 2004

estimate

62.50 Appropriation (total mandatory) 10 10 10 Change in obligated balances: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 3 3 3 73.10 Total new obligations 9 9 10

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -10 -10 -10 74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 3 3 3

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.97 Outlays from new mandatory authority 7 7 7 86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances 3 3 3

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 10 10 10

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 10 10 10

90.00 Outlays 9 10 10 Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5132-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 2 2 2

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 0 0

22.0 Transportation of Things 0 2 2

25.2 Other Services 3 2 3

26.0 Supplies and materials 2 0 0

32.0 Land and structures 1 3 3 99.99 Total new obligations 9 9 10 Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-5132-0-2-302

. 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct program:

1 0.01 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 57 58 58

10.09 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 40 41 41

10.19 FTE commercial (civilian) 17 17 17

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Service Charges, Deposits, and

Forfeitures

Appropriation Language Sheet

For administrative expenses and other costs related to processing

application documents and other authorizations for use and disposal

of public lands and resources, for costs of providing copies of official public land documents, for monitoring construction, operation, and

tenvination of facilities in conjunction with use authorizations, and

for rehabilitation of damaged property, such amounts as may be

collected under Public Law 94-579, as amended, and Public Law

93-153, to remain available until expended: Provided, That

notwithstanding any provision to the contrary of section 305(a) of

Public Law 94-579 (43 U.S.C. 1735(a)), any moneys that have been

or will be received pursuant to that section, whether as a result of

forfeiture, compromise, or settlement, if not appropriate for refund pursuant to section 305(c) of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1735(c)), shall be

available and may be expended under the authority of this Act by

the Secretary to improve, protect, or rehabilitate any public lands

administered through the Bureau of Land Management which have

been damaged by the action of a resource developer, purchaser,

permittee, or any unauthorized person, without regard to whether all moneys collected from each such action are used on the exact

lands damaged which led to the action: Provided further, That any

such moneys that are in excess of amounts needed to repair damage to the exact land for which funds were collected may be

used to repair other damaged public lands.

Section X- Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page X-1
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language Citations

30 U.S.C. 185(1) 43 U.S.C. 1652(c) 43 U.S.C. 1719(b) 43 U.S.C. 1734(a) 43 U.S.C. 1734(b) 43 U.S.C. 1735(a) 43 U.S.C. 1737 43 U.S.C. 1764(g)

P.L. 105-83 30 U.S.C. 185(1) states that the applicant for a right-of-way shall reimburse the U.S. for administrative and other costs incurred in processing the application, and that the holder of a

right-of-way or permit shall reimburse the U.S. for the costs incurred in monitoring the

construction, operation, maintenance, and termination of any pipeline and related facilities on

such right-of-way. 43 U.S.C. 1652(c) provides for the cost recovery provision of the Mineral Leasing Act to apply to right-of-way, leases, permits, and other authorizations issued pursuant to this title. 43 U.S.C. 1719(b) (FLPMA §209(b)) provides for conveyance of mineral interests upon

payment of administrative costs and that the “moneys paid ... for administrative costs . . . shall be paid to the agency which rendered the service and deposited to the appropriation then

current." 43 U.S.C. 1734(a) (FLPMA §304(a)) provides that the Secretary may establish reasonable filing and service fees and reasonable charges, and commissions with respect to applications and

other documents relating to the Public Land. 43 U.S.C. 1734(b) (FLPMA §304(b)) provides that the Secretary is authorized to require a

deposit of any payments intended to reimburse the U.S. for reasonable costs with respect to applications and other documents relating to such lands. The moneys shall be deposited with

the Treasury in a special account and are authorized to be appropriated and made available

until expended. 43 U.S.C. 1735(a) (FLPMA §305(a)) provides that any money received by the U.S. as a result

of the forfeiture of a bond or other security by a resource developer or purchaser or permittee who does not fulfill the requirements of his contract or permit or does not comply with the

regulations of the Secretary, shall be credited to a separate account in the Treasury and is authorized to be appropriated and made available until expended. 43 U.S.C. 1737 (FLPMA §307(c)) provides that the Secretary may accept contributions or donations of money, services, and property, real, personal, or mixed, for the management,

protection, development, acquisition, and conveyance of the public land, including the

acquisition of rights-of-way for such purposes.

Section X- Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page X- 2

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 43 U.S.C. 1764(g) (FLPMA §504(g)) provides for payment of rental fees for ROW and for reimbursement of all reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing an

application for a right-of-way; inspecting and monitoring construction and operations; and

terminating the facility pursuant to the right-of-way. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002.

Section X- Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page X - 3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Authorizations

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1734, 1764)

The Mineral Leasing Act of

1920, as amended by the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Act

of 1973, §101 (30 U.S.C. 185) The Alaska Natural Gas

Transportation Act of 1976

(15 U.S.C. 719) The National Environmental Policy Act

of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321, 4331-4335, 4341-4347) The Wild Free Roaming

Horse and Burro Act of

1971, as amended by the Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

(16 U.S.C. 1331-1340) The Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

(43 U.S.C. 1901-1908)

Authorizes the collection of service charges and deposits to finance

the costs of certain rights-of-way applications, permitting processes, and restoration activities; authorizes collection for damages,

forfeiture of performance bonds, and receipt of deposits to finance

the costs of certain land restoration activities. The provision is amended by the appropriations act language for "Services Charges

Deposits and Forfeitures." Authorizes rights-of-way for oil, gas, and other fuels. It further authorizes the Secretary to issue ROW and other land use

authorizations related to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Rights-of-way

applicants and permittees are to reimburse the U.S. for all costs associated with processing applications and monitoring pipeline construction and operations. Authorizes the granting of certificates, rights-of-way permits and

leases.

Requires the preparation of environmental impact statements for Federal projects that may have a significant effect on the environment

Authorizes adoption of wild horses and burros by private individuals under cooperative agreements with the Government.

Establishes the policy of improving Federal rangeland conditions and facilitates the humane adoption or disposal of excess wild free- roaming horses and burros.

Section X— Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page XBureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Uncontrollable & V . ' .. ^ • Related Program 2004 lnc(+) Comparison 2002 2003 Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) by Activity/ Actual Estimate (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Service Charges,

Deposits, &

Forfeitures

93 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 95 0 0 0

Service Charges,

Deposits, &

Forfeitures

93 17,834 95 17,812 0 0 0 +2,678 95 20,490 0 +2,678

Offsets -17,834 -17,812 -2,678 -20,490 -2,678

Right-Of- Way

Processing

71 10,023 72 10,000 0 0 0 +2,000 72 12,000 0 +2,000

Adopt-A- Horse Program

0 1,217 0 1,225 0 0 0 0 0 1,225 0 0

Repair of Damaged

Lands

5 2,922 5 3,666 0 0 0 0 5 3,666 0 0

Cost

Recoverable

Realty Cases

5 540 7 515 0 0 0 +500 7 1,015 0 +500

Timber

Contract Expenses

1 73 1 50 0 0 0 0 1 50 0 0

Copy Fee

Account

11 3,059 10 2,356 0 0 0 +178 10 2,534 0 +178

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Service Charges,

Forfeitures (Indefinite)

Deposits, and

- .

‘ . : \ vi-.A Activity Summary ($000)

- - f--.

• ' ’r*-* yi-- ...

--

. ...•!•• " i . Subactivity

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. - ,

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' **

• .4* 2002

Actual Amount

r

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; 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004 Budget

Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Right-of-Way

Processing $ FTE

10,023

71 10,00072

0

0 +2,000

0

12,00072

+2,000

0 Adopt-A-Horse $ Program FTE

1,2170

1,2250

0

0 0

0 1,2250

0

0

Repair of * Damaged Lands $ FTE

2,9225

3,6665

0

0

00

3,666

5

0

0 Cost Recoverable $

Realty Cases FTE

540

5 515

7

0

0 +500

0

1,0157 +500

0 Timber

Contract $ Expenses FTE73

1 50

1 0

0

00 50

1 0

0 Copy Fee $ Account prE

3,059

11 2,35610

0

0 +178

0 2,534

10 +178

0

Total $ FTE

17,83493

17,81295

0

0 +2,678

0 20,49095

+2,6780

Section X- Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page X - 6 *
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2004 Program Overview

Activity: Rights-Of-Way Processing - ROW processing is funded through a combination of applicant deposits made into this indefinite appropriation and a direct appropriation of funds in the Management of Lands and Resources appropriation-Lands and Realty Management

subactivity. BLM recovers costs for the processing costs of ROW issued pursuant to the Mineral Leasing

Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Regulations set fee schedules according

to the type and size of the project. The regulations allow the BLM to assess applicants for the

actual costs to process large scale ROW projects, which are usually for oil and gas pipelines,

electric transmission lines, wind energy sites, or other projects associated with energy

development. Twenty percent of the rights-of-way applications are for these types of projects. At least 80 percent of the ROW projects are for short roads, well gathering lines, electric lines, and other smaller scale projects, which cost an average of $5,000 each to process. For the

smaller scale projects, regulations set out a graduated fee schedule which assesses a flat rate depending on the estimated amount of work to process the application. For these projects, the BLM recovers 50 percent of the actual costs of each rights-of-way application. The proposed

regulations will allow the BLM to recover 80 percent of the actual costs of these type of applications. Only those costs directly associated with processing an application or issuing a ROW grant are charged to an individual project. Costs of land use planning or studies to determine placement

of ROW corridors, and other general costs that are applicable to more than one project, cannot be charged to the individual rights-of-way project. These costs are funded entirely from the MLR appropriation. The BLM currently maintains more than 84,000 ROW authorizations. The Bureau will continue

to expedite the granting of ROWs by processing applications, issuing permits, and monitoring

construction involved with the operation and termination of cost-recoverable ROWs on the

public land as authorized by the FLPMA and the 1 973 amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act.

2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 12,000 +2,000 FTE 72 0 The 2004 request for ROW Processing is $12,000,000 and 72 FTE, a program change of +$2,000,000 from the 2003 requested level.

Section X- Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Page X - 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Right-of-Way Processing, (+$2,000,000) - The BLM projects an increase in collections of +$2,000,000 for right-of-way processing, due to the revised cost-recovery regulations the BLM

plans to promulgate in 2003. The revised regulations will allow the BLM to assess applicants a

greater percentage of the actual costs incurred when processing right-of-way applications, up to 80 percent of actual costs for small scale projects, compared to the 50 percent collected under

the current regulations. Because the BLM estimates that it can collect an additional $2,000,000

in costs from applicants, BLM requested a corresponding decrease in appropriations in the MLR

account. The proposed reduction from the MLR account will not impact the number of right-of- way applications processed.

Activity: Adopt-a-Horse Program - The BLM conducts adoptions throughout the year for wild horses and burros on public lands. In 2004, 7,600 animals will be available for adoption to

qualified applicants. The BLM places animals in adoption primarily through a competitive

bidding process, receiving a minimum of $125 per horse or burro to offset veterinary, transportation, and animal maintenance costs. Activity: Repair of Damaged Lands - Under the FLPMA, the BLM is authorized to collect for land damaged by users who have not fulfilled the requirements of contracts or bonds. If a

funding excess exists after repair has been made to the exact land for which funds were

collected or forfeited, then BLM may use these funds to improve, protect, or rehabilitate any damaged public land. Activity: Cost-Recoverable Realty Cases - The BLM performs certain types of realty work on

a cost-recoverable basis. Regulations promulgated pursuant to the FLPMA allow the BLM to

collect from applicants the costs of processing applications for realty work such as conveyance

of mineral interests; issuance of disclaimers of interest; and issuance and compliance

monitoring of many types of land use authorizations through leases, permits, and easements. The BLM will propose new regulations in 2003 to allow recovery of a portion of the costs for Recreation and Public Purpose Act lease applications. Realty actions for which the BLM recovers costs from applicants under current regulations

include:

• Conveyance of Federally Owned Mineral Interests - The BLM collects costs from

applicants to cover administrative costs, including the costs of conducting an exploratory program to determine the type and amount of mineral deposits, establishing the fair market

value of the mineral interests to be conveyed, and preparing conveyance documents.

• Recordable Disclaimers of Interest - The BLM collects costs from applicants to cover

administrative costs, including the costs to determine if the U.S. has an interest in the property or boundary definitions, as well as preparing the riparian specialist’s report or preparing and issuing the document of disclaimer.

• Leases, Permits, and Easements - The BLM collects costs from applicants to cover

administrative costs, including the cost of processing applications, monitoring construction, operating and maintaining authorized facilities, and monitoring rehabilitation and restoration

of the land.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Applicants may deposit money in an approved account for the BLM’s use in completing specific

realty work. These dollars become immediately available to the BLM without further appropriation. 2004 Program Changes

* . -Vv- ;

- 4-i% ' 2004 Program

, -

.

- Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 1,015 +500 FTE 7 0 Cost-Recoverable Realty Cases, (+$500,000) - The BLM projects an increase in collections

in 2004 of +$500,000 for cost recoverable realty cases due to the regulations that BLM will propose to allow increased cost recovery for Recreation and Public Purpose Act applications. The RPPA authorizes the BLM to lease or patent lands to States, local governments and

qualified non-profit organizations for schools, recreation sites, municipal facilities, and similar purposes. The BLM processed 149 of these applications in 2002, at an average cost of $7,000

per case and anticipates processing 150 in 2004, at a cost of over $1,100,000. In 2003, the BLM will propose regulations that will allow recovery of a portion of these costs from each

applicant. A schedule would set out rates of recovery depending on various factors. The BLM

anticipates recovering a total of $500,000. Therefore the BLM anticipates an increase in collections of $500,000, and has requested a decrease in appropriations in the MLR account of a corresponding amount.

Activity: Timber Contract Expenses - Many BLM timber contracts have provisions that allow

the purchaser to make cash payments to the BLM in lieu of performing specified work directly. The BLM uses these funds as required by the contract. This involves performing timber slash

disposal and reforestation. Activity: Copy Fees - The BLM is the custodian of the official public land records of the U.S. There are 500,000 requests annually from industry, user organizations, and the general public,

for copies of these official records. The BLM charges a fee for copies of these documents

(maps, plats, field notes, copies of use authorizations, reservations of easements and ROW,

serial register pages, and master title plats). This fee covers the cost of research, staff time, and printing. 2004 Program Changes

2004 Program

Budget Changes

Request (+/-) $(000) 2,534 +178 FTE 10 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The 2004 request for copy fees is $2,534,000 and 10 FTE, a program change of +$178 000

from the 2003 requested level. Copy Fees, (+$178,000) - Receipts for copy fees are projected to increase due with the demand for maps and publications sold through BLM offices and the new (November 2002)

regulations concerning copy fees for certain Freedom of Information Act requests.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Summary of Requirements of Budget Authority by Object Ci-ass (Million i i)

f

' Object Class

2003 Request

Uncontrollable & Related Changes

Program Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 4 0 0 0 1 5

1 1 .9 Total Personnel Compensation 95 4 0 0 0 1 95 5

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

22.0 Transportation of Things 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

25.2 Other Services 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 5

25.3 Other purchases of goods and

services from Govt accounts 3 3

26.0 Supplies & Materials 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3

99.9 Total 95 18 0 0 0 2 95 20 Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0-2-302 2002actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Rights-of-way processing 9 10 11 00.02 Adopt-a-horse program 1 1 1 00.03 Repair of lands and facilities 2 2 2

00.04 Cost recoverable realty cases 1 1 1 00.05 Copy fees 3 3 3

10.00 Total obligations 16 17 18 Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21 .40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 11 13 12 22.00 New budget authority (gross) 18 18 20

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 29 31 32

23.95 Total new obligations -16 -17 -18 24.4 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 13 12 12 New budget authority (gross), detail: Discretionary:

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-5017-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

40.20 Appropriation (special fund) 18 18 20 Change in unpaid obligations: 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 3 3 7

73.10 Total new obligations 16 17 18

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -16 -14 -20

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 3 7 6

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.90 Outlays from new discretionary authority 7 9 10

86.93 Outlays from discretionary balances 9 5 10

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 16 14 20

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 18 18 20

90.00 Outlays 16 14 20 Object Classification (Million $)

- Identification code:

14-5017-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 4 4 4

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2

22.0 Transportation of things 2 2 2

25.2 Other services 3 4 5

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Gov't accounts 3 3 3

26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2

99.9 Total obligations 16 17 18 Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-5017-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct program:

Full-time equivalent employment 93 95 95 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 66 67 67

P 1

commercial (civilian) 27 28 28

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€

Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriations: Miscellaneous Permanent Payments

Appropriation Language Sheet

The Permanent Payment Accounts provide for sharing specified

receipts collected from the sale, lease, or use of the public lands and resources with States and counties. They do not require annual appropriations action by the Congress. Amounts are estimated based on anticipated collections, or in some cases, upon provisions required by permanent legislation. BLM

distributes these funds in accordance with the provisions of the

various laws that specify the percentages to be paid to the

applicable recipient jurisdictions and, in some cases, how the States and counties must use these funds. These payments are made subject to the authorities of permanent law, and the amounts are made available by operation of permanent laws. The payment amounts shown for each year are the amounts paid, or estimated will be paid, in that year.

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI -
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Authorizations

65 Stat. 252

30 U.S.C. 191, 286; 95 Stat

12051

1952 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (65 Stat 252)

The State of Oklahoma is paid 37 !4 percent of the Red River oil and

gas royalties in lieu of State and local taxes on Kiowa, Comanche,

and Apache Tribal lands, to be used for construction and

maintenance of public roads and support of public schools (65

Stat. 252). Mineral leasing receipts are collected from the leasing of public land

(including bonuses, royalties and rents) for exploration of oil and

gas, coal, oil shale, and other minerals. The amount charged depends on the type of mineral that is leased. States are paid 5 percent of the net proceeds (4 percent of gross proceeds) from the sale of public land and public land products. Taylor Grazing Act of 1934

(43 U.S.C. 315 b, i and m)

94 Stat 1964 (42 U.S.C. 6508)

7 U.S.C. 1012, the Bankhead Jones Farm

Tenant Act of 1937, and

Executive Orders 107878 and 10890 The Burton-Santini Act of

1980 (P.L 96-586) and P.L. 105-263

States are paid 12J4 percent of the grazing fee receipts from lands

within organized grazing district boundaries; States are paid 50

percent of the grazing fee receipts from public land outside of organized grazing districts; and States are paid specifically determined amounts from grazing fee and mineral receipts from

miscellaneous lands within grazing districts that are administered under certain cooperative agreements which stipulate that the fees be retained by the BLM for distribution. Alaska is paid 50 percent of the receipts from sales, bonuses,

royalties, and rentals resulting from oil and gas leasing in the

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. 25 percent of the revenues received from the use of these LU

project lands, including grazing and mineral leasing, are paid to the counties in which such lands are located. The Act transfers the management of certain Farm Tenant Act-Land Utilization Project lands to the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior Authorizes and directs the sale of up to 700 acres per year of certain lands in Clark County, Nevada, and the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin, with 85

percent of the proceeds.. The remaining 15 percent of proceeds

from sales are distributed to Nevada and Clark county.

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, P>L. 105-263.

The Alaska Native Claims

Settlement Act of 1971 as amended by Public Law

94-204 of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1611) The Alaska National

Interest Lands

Conservation Act of 1980

(43 U.S.C. 1611) The Alaska Railroad

Transfer Act of 1982 (43

U.S.C. 1611) The 1988 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (101 Stat. 1329- 318) The 1990 Department of Defense Appropriation Act

(16 U.S.C 396f)

P.L. 102-172

Alaska Land Status

Technical Corrections Act

of 1992 (P.L. 102-415)

Authorizes the disposal through sale of 27,000 acres in Clark County, Nevada, the proceeds of which are distributed as follows:

(a) 5 percent for use in the general education program of the State

of Nevada; (b) 10 percent for use by Southern Nevada Water

Authority for water treatment and transmission facility infrastructure

in Clark County, Nevada; and (c) the remaining 85 percent to be

used to acquire environmentally sensitive lands in Nevada; to make

capital improvements to areas administered by NPS, FWS and BLM

in Clark County, Nevada; to develop a multi-species habitat plan in Clark County, Nevada; to develop parks, trails, and natural areas in Clark County, Nevada; and to provide reimbursements for BLM

costs incurred in arranging sales and exchanges under this Act. Directs the Secretary to make conveyances to Cook Inlet Region,

Inc. in accordance with the 'Terms and Conditions for Land

Consolidation and Management in Cook Inlet Area."

Authorizes CIRI to bid on surplus property in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1940 (40

U.S.C. 484), and provides for the establishment of a CIRI surplus

property account by the Secretary of the Treasury. Expands the account by allowing CIRI to bid on properties anywhere

in the U.S.

Authorizes CIRI to bid at any public sale of property by any agent of the U.S., including the Department of the Defense.

Appropriated monies to be placed into the CIRI Property Account in the U.S. Treasury as permanent budget authority.

Authorizes land exchanges with Calista Corporation, a Native

corporation authorized under the laws of the State of Alaska

Authorizes payments to the Haida and Gold Creek Corporations to reimburse them for claims in earlier land settlements.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000

(P.L 106-393)

Clark County

Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002

Authorizes stabilized payments to O&C Grant lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road Counties for fiscal years 2001 through 2006 Each

county that received a payment during the eligibility period (1988- 1999) will have an option to receive an amount equal to the average

of the three highest 50 percent payments and safety net payments made for the fiscal years of the eligibility period. The payments will be adjusted to reflect 50 percent of the cumulative changes in the Consumer Price Index that occur after publication of the index for

fiscal year 2000. Enlarges the area in which the BLM can sell lands under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act; approves a land exchange in the Red Rock Canyon Area; designates wilderness; designates certain BLM lands for a new airport for Las Vegas; and

gives land to the State and City for certain purposes.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2002

Actual FTE Amount

2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Budget

Request FTE Amount

Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

Miscellaneous Permanent Payments

Appropriation Payments to States from

Mineral Leasing

Act Payments to States from Proceeds of Sales Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands outside Grazing Districts Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands within Grazing Districts Payments to Counties,

National GrassLands

(Farm Tenant

Lands) Payments to Nevada from

Receipts on Land Sales

(includes 15%)

Native Alaskan

Groups' Property

Alaska, National Petroleum Reserve

13 117,570

0 316

13

0 37

0 562

0 276

0 5,000

0 1,686

17 187,231

0 1,710

0 1,521

0 1,350

0 596

0 31,894

0 5,000

0 34,600

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 -53,405

0 0

0 -220

17 133,826

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 -23,795

0 0

0 -30,550

0 1,490

0 1 ,521

0 1,350

596

0 -53,405

0 8,099

0 5,000

0 4,050

0 -220

0 0

0 0

0 -23,795

0 0

0 -30,550

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI - 5
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Buduet JuatMloatlnn*

Comparison by Activity/ Subactivity

2002

Actual FTE Amount

2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Related Changes

(+/-) , FTE Amount

•

' - . Changes

• (+/-) FTE Amount

Budget Request FTE Amount

Dec(-) from 2003

Secure Rural Schools 13 109,680 17 110,559 0 0 0 1,160 17 111,719 0 1,160 Payments to O&C Counties,

Title l/lll 101,085 101,448 0 1,065 102,513 +1,065 Payments to Coos Bay Wagon Road

Counties, Title

l/lll 875 885 0 9 894 +9

Payments to O&C and Coos

Bay Wagon

Road Counties,

Title II

7,720 8,226 0 86 8,312 +86

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI - 6
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payments

Appropriations

Activity Summary ($000)

' • .

' *-» > Hji - — *• . „ ..... .Vi,-

. '

-

Uncontrollable & Program 2004 lnc(+)

if: .-i \

::V. '*' 2002 2003 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

' Actual Estimate <+/-) (+/-) Request from 2003

Subactivity Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Payments to States from

1 1 Mineral Leasing $ 0 0 0 0

Act FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from Proceeds of $ 316 1,710 0 -220 1,490 -220

Sales FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands outside $ 13 1,521 0 0 1,521 0

Grazing Districts FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands within Grazing Districts $ FTE

37

0

1,3500

0

0

00

1,3500

00 Payments to Counties,

National Grasslands

(Farm Tenant

Lands) $ FTE

562

0 596

0

00 00

596

0

0

0 Payments to Nevada from

Receipts on Land

Sales (includes $ 276 31,894 0 -23,795 8,099 -23,795 15%) FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Native Alaskan

Groups’ Property $ 5,000 5,000 0 0 5,000 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Alaska, National Petroleum Reserve $ 1,686 34,600 0 -30,550 4,050 -30,550 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Section XI • Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI - 7
. VI

* -'ll -

• ,

.

. * •- '

.

- •

•

. .. Subactivity

jv...

^ V•' r 2002

Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

<+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request

lnc(+) Dec{-) from 2003

Secure Rural Schools $ FTE

109,680

13 110,55917

0

0 +1,1600

111,719

17 +1,160

n

Total $ FTE

117,570

13

187,23117

0

0

-53,4050

133,82617

-53,405

0

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI 8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 2004 Program Overview

The following activities include payments made to States and counties from the sale, lease, or use of other public lands or resources under the provisions of permanent legislation and do not

require annual congressional appropriations. The payment amounts for 2003 and 2004 are estimated based on several factors, including the provisions of various laws that specify the percentage of receipts to be paid to designated States, counties, or other recipients, and the amounts of collections or receipts as authorized by applicable legislation. Activity: Payments to Oklahoma - The State of Oklahoma is paid ZVA percent of the Red

River oil and gas royalties in lieu of State and local taxes on Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache

tribal lands, which is to be used for construction and maintenance of public roads and support of public schools (65 Stat. 252). Payments are made biannually. No payment was made in 2002, and payments of $1 thousand are estimated for 2003 and 2004.

Activity: Payments to Coos and Douglas Counties, Oregon, from Receipts, Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands - Under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393), Coos and Douglas Counties receive annual payments equal to the average of the three highest “in lieu of tax” payments and safety net payments made for the fiscal years 1988-1999, adjusted for inflation. Payments are derived from any revenues, fees, penalties, or miscellaneous receipts, exclusive of deposits to any

relevant trust fund or permanent operating funds, received by the Federal government from BLM activities on Coos Bay Wagon Road lands and, to the extent of any shortfall, out of any

funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Activity: Payments to Western Oregon Counties -

Under Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393), the annual payments to the 18 O&C counties are derived from any revenues, fees, penalties, or miscellaneous

receipts (exclusive of deposits to any relevant trust fund, or permanent operating funds such as the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration or the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery funds) received by

the Federal government from activities by the BLM on O&C lands, and to the extent of any shortfall, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

P.L. 106-393 provides that for 2001-2006, each payment to eligible counties will be an amount equal

to the average of the three highest payments made

during fiscal years 1986-1999. For each payment made under the law, the full payment amount will be

adjusted for inflation. The first payment under this law was made for 2001 early in Fiscal Year 2002 (November, 2001).

Payments to Counties Under

P.L. 106-393 (Million $)

Fiscal Year O&C

Land CBWR

Lands

Total Payments

2001 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 2002 $108.8 $0.9 $109.7 2003 $109.6 $1.0 $110.6 2004 $111.7 $0.9 $111.7 2005 $111.9 $1.0 $112.9 2006 $113.1 $1.0 $114.1 2007 $114.3 $1.0 $115.3

Note: Table may differ from the summary of requirements table due to rounding and

updated Consumer Price Index.

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI - 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Mineral Leasing Act - Mineral leasing receipts (including bonuses, royalties, and

rents) are collected from the leasing of public land as well as from exploration for oil and qas

coal, 0!l shale, and other minerals. In 1995, the Minerals Management Service began to collect and distribute most mineral leasing receipts for the Federal government and continues this practice today. The BLM collects first-year rentals and initial bonuses from mineral leasing but deposits these receipts directly into a Minerals Management Service Account. Payments are made to States based on receipts collected from mineral leasing on public land, lands selected by the States, and acquired land administered under the Mineral Leasing Act. Activity: Payments to States (Proceeds of Sales) - The States are paid five percent of the net prowcdsfrom the sale of public domain land and materials lying within their limits (31 U.S.C.

1305). These payments are used either for educational purposes or for the construction and improvement of public roads. Payments are made on an annual basis. The estimated payment

for 2004 includes the States’ share of additional receipts that would result from an Administration proposal to broaden BLM’s land sale authority under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000.

Activity: Payments to States from Grazing Receipts, etc., on Public Lands within Grazing

Drstncts- The States are paid 1214 percent of grazing receipts from public lands inside grazing

distncts (43 U.S.C. 315b 315i). These funds are to be expended by the State for the benefit of the counties in which the lands are located. Payments are made annually. Also included are grazing receipts from isolated or disconnected tracts. The States are paid

specifically determined amounts from grazing receipts derived from miscellaneous lands within grazing distncts when payment is not feasible on a percentage basis (43 U.S.C. 315m). These funds are to be expended by the State for the benefit of the counties in which the lands are

located. Payments are made annually. Activity: Payments to States from Grazing Receipts, etc., on Public Lands outside Grazing Distncts - The States are paid 50 percent of the grazing receipts from public lands outside grazing distncts (43 U.S.C. 315i, 315m). These funds are to be expended by the State

for the benefit of the counties in which the lands are located. The States will continue to receive

receipts from public lands outside organized grazing districts. Payments are made annually.

Activity: Payments to Alaska, National Petroleum Reserve - The State of Alaska is paid 50

percent of the receipts from oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Funds are to be used for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating essential public

facilities, and for other necessary provisions of public service. Payments are made biannuallv

for the previous six months’ collections. The NPRA payment to Alaska in 2003 is expected to

f00orvvf

t0 534 6 rTMl,l0 '\ ibecause of a planned oil and gas lease sale in that year. The payment

for 2004 is projected to decrease to $4. 1 million because no sale is planned for 2004.

Activity: Payments to Counties, National Grasslands (Farm Tenant Act Lands) - Of the revenues received from the use of Bankhead-Jones Act lands administered by the BLM 25

‘ s paid t0 the cour|ties in which such lands are situated for schools and roads (7 U.S.C.

1012). Payments are made annually on a calendar-year basis. Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI - 10
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Activity: Payments to Nevada from Receipts on Land Sales-

• The Burton-Santini Act authorizes and directs the Secretary to sell not more than 700 acres

of public lands per calendar year in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, the proceeds of which

are to be used to acquire environmentally sensitive land in the Lake Tahoe Basin of California and Nevada. Annual revenues are distributed to the State of Nevada (five ~ percent) and the county in which the land is located (ten percent).

• The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act authorizes the disposal through sale of 27,000 acres in Clark County, Nevada, the proceeds of which are to be distributed as

follows: (a) 5 percent for use in the general education program of the State of Nevada (b) 10

percent for use by Southern Nevada Water Authority for water treatment and transmission

facility infrastructure in Clark County, Nevada and (c) the remaining 85 percent for use in acquiring environmentally sensitive lands in Nevada; making capital improvements to areas

administered by the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the BLM in Clark County, Nevada; developing a multi-species habitat plan in Clark County, Nevada; developing parks, trails, or natural areas in Clark County, Nevada; and

reimbursing BLM for the costs incurred in arranging sales and exchanges under this Act.

• P.L 107-282 amends the Southern Nevada Lands Act to increase the boundary area in which the BLM can sell lands. It also approves a land exchange in the Red Rock Canyon

area, designates wilderness and certain BLM lands for a new airport, and gives lands to the State and City for other purposes. It also makes a technical amendment to the Mesquite Lands Act. Payments to the State and counties are made annually on a calendar-year basis. Payments in 2003 are expected to increase to $31.9 million because of a $180 million sale in November

2002. Payments in 2004 are expected to be $8.1 million because receipts from sales are expected to return to a lower more typical level. Activity: Native Alaskan Groups’ Properties - Alaska Native Corporations are organized

pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Pursuant to P.L 23-203, as amended, Alaska Native Corporations may opt for the cash valuation of their lands. The cash

valuation of the lands is, or will be, warranted into an account established within the Department

of the Treasury. Funds are appropriated from the General Fund of the Treasury. Amounts

listed are not payments but the cash valuation warranted into the Treasury accounts. Funds

were appropriated by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1990 and the Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, Public Law 102-172 for the Calista Corporation and by Public Law 102- 415 for the Haida Corporation and the Gold Creek Susitna Association, Incorporated, for the

acquisition by those groups of Federal real properties to fulfill claims originally settled in 43

U.S.C. 1617, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. This activity includes the following

native corporation property accounts:

• Cook Inlet Region, Inc., Property Account - This account received funding appropriated by section 9102 of the 1990 Department of Defense Appropriations Act for the acquisition of Federal real properties, improvements on such lands or rights to their use or exploitation, and any personal property related to the land purchased by the Cook Inlet Region,

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI -11
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Incorporated, as authorized by the provisions of section 12(b) of P.L. 94-204 (43 U.S.C.

1611). Funds are made available to the BLM for administration and subsequent payment to accounts accepting CIRI offers for Federal properties. Several statutes have granted

authorities to various Native corporations and the State of Alaska to select parcels of Federal and in Alaska. The ANCSA authorized Native corporations to select 44 million acres of land. Native corporations, which were established by ANSCA to handle money and

lands granted to Alaska Natives, wanted land that could be developed for the economic

benefit of Alaska Natives as well as for home lands where Native peoples have historically

lived, hunted, and fished. y eiR was established as a Native corporation by ANCSA. CIRI had problems obtaining land

entitled to it under ANCSA, which resulted in a number of legislative and administrative

resolution attempts. Amendments to ANCSA in P.L 94-204 of January 2, 1976 provided

for. (1) the establishment (but not funding) of the CIRI Surplus Property Account for the purpose of bidding on Federal surplus property; (2) identification of the entitlement to be charged against the surplus property account; and (3) the basis for computing gain or loss against CIRI s entitlement. In 1990, actual funding for the CIRI Property Account was

appropriated as permanent budget authority by P.L 101-165, the Department of the Defense Appropriation Act of 1990. Various legislative authorities and agreements between

the Department and CIRI further defined a mechanism to account for CIRI entitlements A Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and CIRI dated April 11 1986

requires the Department to adjust the CIRI’s Remaining Obligation Entitlement Account

periodfcally to reflect changes in the consumer price index for the Anchorage, area. The BLM has been assigned responsibility for administering the operations of the CIRI Property Account and appropriated funds. The remaining entitlement balance in the CIRI Property Account as of September 30, 2002, including all CPI adjustment to that date is $2 376 394 No payments are anticipated in either 2003 or 2004. C

.a. , ' stf

' Sectlon 81 26 of P.L 102-172, dated November 26, 1991, authorized the Secretary

of the Interior to exchange excess government properties for lands, and interests in lands of equal value identified in a document entitled “The Calista Conveyance and Relinquishment S*TM* dated 0ctober 28> 1991 Public Law 105-333, 112 STAT. 3132, dated October

3 1 "fio!!

ien

,ded the ANCSA to clarify the land bank protection provisions and assigned a

value of $39 million to properties to be conveyed by the Calista Corporation in exchange for monetary credits to Federal properties. This amount is to be paid over an eight-year period- the n

6nt °f $5- 000- 000 was made in 2000. Pursuant to that Act, this account was

paid $5,000,000 in 2002. The estimate for 2003 and 2004 is $5 000 000 each

Haida - This account was established under the authority of P.L 102-415, Section 13 106

Stat. 2122. Haida Property Account is an account for an Alaska native corporation organized pursuant to the ANSCA, as amended. Pursuant to Section 16, which amends the Haida Land Exchange Act of 1986, this account received $47,573,000 in 1997 for the assignment and land exchange credit as prescribed in the Act. In 2001, this account

received $8,435,072 for the exchange of 380 acres. In 2002, this account received no payment nor is any estimated for 2003 and 2004.

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI- 12
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budaet Schedules

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS OF BUDGET AUTHORITY BY OBJECT CLASS (MILLION 1 i)

'

' •' - 2003 Request

Uncontrollable & Related Changes

Program Changes Re

i'- .* 2004

>quest Object Class FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-time permanent 1

1 25.2 Other services 3

3

25.4 Operation and maintenance of

facilities

1

1 41. Grants, Subsidies, &

Contributions 182 0 -53 129

99.9 Total 17 187 0 0 0 -53 17 134

rROGrUVM AND riWAHUinij ihiii-i-i^ir ep; Identification code:

14-9921-0-2-999 2002 a1 actual 2003

request 2004

estimate Secure Rural Schools, PL 1 06-393

00.01 Payments to O&C Counties, Title l/lll 101 101 103

00.02 Payments to Coos Bay Wagon Road Counties, Title l/lll 1 1 1 00.03 Payments to O&C and CBWR Counties, Title II 4 8 8

Other Davments to States and Counties: 00.04

districts From grazing fees, etc., public lands outside grazing 0 2 2

00.05 From grazing fees, etc., public lands within grazing districts 0 1 1 00.06 Payments to Clark County, Nevada (15%) 0 32 8

00.07 Proceeds from Sales 0 1 1 00.08 Native Alaskan groups’ property 5 5 5 00.09 Payments to counties from national grasslands 1 1 1 00.10 Naval petroleum reserve-Alaska share 2 35 4

00.11 Mineral leasing payments to States 0 1 1 10.00 Total obligations (object class 41 .0) 114 188 135

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 4 6 6

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 114 187 134

Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI- 13
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budoa, JuriMMIon

Identification code:

14-9921-0-2-999 2002 a/ actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 121 193 140

23.95 Total new obligations -114 -187 -134 23.97 Deficiency 4 0 0

24.40 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 11 6 6 New budget authority (gross), detail: 60.00 Mandatory: 94 0 0

60.20 Appropriation (special fund & general fund feeder) 23 187 134

60.50 Appropriation (total mandatory) 117 187 134 Change in unpaid obligations: 72.40 Obligated balance start of year 0 3 13

73.10 Total new obligations 114 188 135

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -120 -179 -140 74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 3 13 8

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.97 Outlays from new mandatory authority 117 171 122

86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances 3 8 18 87.00 Total outlays (gross) 120 179 140

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 117 187 134

90.00 Outlays 117 179 140 ^ *~°r purposes of comparability and to avoid overstating the payment amount, the 2 and obligation amounts exclude the $94 million transfer from the General fund. 002 budget autt ority, outlay,

Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-9921-0-2-999

' 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

11.1 Full-time permanent

1 1 1 25.2 Other services 3 3 3

25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities

1 1 1 41 .0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 118 86 34

94.0 Financial transfers 94 98 96

99.0 Subtotal obligations, Direct obligations 217 189 135

99.99 Total new obligations 217 189 135

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 13 17 17 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 9 12 12

i- 1

commercial (civilian) 4 5 5 Section XI - Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page XI * 14
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

' ' 'V * Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

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' •

Appropriation Language Sheet

In addition to the purposes authorized in Public Law 102-381, funds made available in the Forest Ecosystem Health and

Recovery Fund can be used for the purpose of planning,

preparing, implementing, and monitoring salvage timber sales and

forest ecosystem health and recovery activities, such as release from competing vegetation and density control treatments. The

Federal share of receipts (defined as the portion of salvage timber

receipts not paid to the counties under 43 U.S.C. 1181f and 43

U.S.C. 1181f-1 et seq., and Public Law 106-393) derived from

treatments funded by this account shall be deposited into the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund.

Section XII- Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -1
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

The 1985 Interior and

Related Agencies,

Appropriations Act (P.L. 98-473), Section 320

The Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of 1993

The 1993 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

The 1996 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

The 1997 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

The 1998 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

The 1999 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

Section 502(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976

(43 U.S.C. 1762(c)) Act of October 30, 1998

(P.L. 105-321)

Lincoln County Land

Sales (P.L. 106-298)

Authorizations

Established a permanent account in each bureau for the operation and maintenance of quarters, starting with 1985 and each fiscal year thereafter. Amended the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and further expanded collection of recreation use fees to be deposited into a

special account established for each agency in the Treasury of the

U.S. to offset the cost of collecting fees. The Federal share of receipts from the disposal of salvage timber from lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM is deposited in a special fund in the U.S. Treasury. Expanded authority to develop recreation fee pilot projects to foster innovative and cost effective methods of collecting recreation use

fees. Changed the base year from 1995 to 1994 for calculating the

recreational fee demonstration receipts that could be retained and

spent by the BLM.

Dropped the base year for calculating the recreational fee demonstration receipts that could be retained and spent by the BLM.

Extended the recreational fee demonstration program through 2002.

Provides for the permanent appropriation of money collected from commercial road users in lieu of user maintenance. Receipts are permanently appropriated to BLM for road maintenance. The legislation provides that BLM will convey property to Deschutes

County, Oregon, and the amount paid by the County pursuant to the

Act, may be used by the Secretary of the Interior to purchase

environmentally sensitive land east of Range 9 East of Willamette

Meridian, Oregon.

The Lincoln County Land Act of 2000, among other things, authorizes the Secretary to dispose of certain lands in Lincoln County, Nevada, to distribute the proceeds as follows: 5 percent to the State of Nevada, 10 percent the County, and 85 percent to an

interest bearing account that is available for expenditure without

further appropriation.

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Commercial Film and

Photography Fees Act

(P.L. 106-206)

White River Oil Shale

Mine, Utah Property Sale

Provisions, The 2001

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (P.L 106-291) The Federal Land

Transaction Facilitation Act (P.L. 106-248)

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act

(P.L. 105-263).

The Commercial Film and Photography Fees Act was enacted to permit the Department to recover costs incurred as a result of

filming activities or similar project, including but not limited to administrative and personnel costs, and also to establish a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects on Federal lands administered by the Secretary of the Interior. The

legislation states that the fee is to provide a fair return to the U.S. and is to be based on the following criteria: (1) the number of days

the filming activity or similar project takes place on Federal land under the Secretary’s jurisdiction; (2) the size of the film crew

present on Federal land under the Secretary’s jurisdiction; (3) the amount and type of equipment present; and (4) other factors as the Secretary deems necessary. The Act authorized the sale of improvements and equipment at the White River Oil Shale Mine with the proceeds to be available for expenditure without further appropriation to (A) first, to reimburse

the Administrator for the direct costs of the sale; and (B) second, to reimburse the Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office for the costs of closing and rehabilitating the mine. The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act provides that the Administration will conduct sales of lands that have been classified as suitable for disposal under current resource management plans. This law provides that receipts from such sales may be used to acquire non-Federal lands with significant resource values that fall within the boundaries of areas now managed by the Department

Provides for the orderly disposal of certain Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada, and to provide for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in the State of Nevada. Receipts

are generated primarily through the sale of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley.

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

-- . . 2002

Actual FTE Amount

- 2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

- (+/ -) FTE Amount

|i| Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2004 Budget

Request FTE Amount*

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

Permanent

Operating Funds

215 104,901 212 231,510 0 0 0 -130,057 212 101,453 0 -130,057

Operations &

Maintenance

of Quarters

3 383 3 383 0 0 0 0 3 383 0 0

Recreation Fee

Collections

1 132 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Recreation Fee

Demonstration

74 8,653 74 9,500 0 0 0 0 74 9,500 0 0

Forest Ecosystem

Health &

Recovery

54 4,986 51 5,214 0 0 0 +3,023 51 8,237 0 +3,023

Timber Sale

Pipeline Restoration

54 563 51 3,549 0 0 0 +4,451 51 8,000 0 +4,451

Expenses, Road

Maintenance

Deposits

15 1,915 18 1,800 0 0 0 0 18 1,800 0 0

Southern Nevada Public Land Sales

13 82,664 13 180,518 0 0 0 -134,836 13 45,682 0 -134,836

Southern Nevada

Earnings on

Investments

0 2,036 0 1,717 0 0 0 +2,392 0 4,109 0 +2,392

Land Sales, Deschutes

County, Oregon

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 4
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

- ' „

' '

' :

• Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

. 2002

Actual FTE Amount

•... . •• 2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

...

; ' * Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

iV: . . . 2004 Budget

Request FTE Amount*

- •

‘ -

' . Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

Lincoln County Land

Sales 0 124 0 1,700 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0

Interest, Lincoln County Land Sales

0 2 0 169 0 0 0 +145 0 314 0 +145

Commercial

Film &

Photography Fees

0 0 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0

Federal Land

Disposal Account **

1 3,443 1 24,960 0 0 0 -5,232 1 19,728 0 -5,232

Naval Oil Shale*** 0 0 0 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 0

FY 2004 Total Dollars for this account does not match MAX total of$104M because MAX numbers are rounded

to the nearest million by subactivity.

** The estimate for 2004 includes $9,600 thousand in additional receipts that are expected to result from enactment

of an Administration proposal to amend BLM’s land sale authority under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation

Act.

*** BA estimate for 2004 NOSR clean-up does not show the appropriation of the balance of this account as

authorized by P.L. 107-345 because the estimate of cost for the dean-up has not been determined and the date for which this is to be reported to Congress has not been determined. The 2004 estimate carries forward the amount

appropriated for 2003 by P.L. 107-345.

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 5

)
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

Activity Summary (000) - n §

-

l - •" fr A *

' V * *

' , f *

* .. .... rl-’

Subactivity

2002

Actual Amount

.

. .....

•

• ' - 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes Amount

< 't„

- r ,*

, Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

• 2004 Budget

Request Amount

.V,- i

Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 ’Amount

Operations &

Maintenance of $ 383 383 0 0 383 0

Quarters FTE 3 3 0 0 3 0

Recreation Fee $ 132 0 0 0 0 0

Collections FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Recreation Fee $ 8,653 9,500 0 0 9,500 0

Demonstration FTE 74 74 0 0 74 0

Forest Ecosystem $ 4,986 5,214 0 +3,023 8,237 +3,023

Health &

Recovery FTE 54 51 0 0 51 0 Timber Sale

Pipeline $ 563 3,549 0 +4,451 8,000 +4,451

Restoration FTE 54 51 0 0 51 0

Expenses, Road

Maintenance $ 1,915 1,800 0 0 1,800 0

Deposits FTE 15 18 0 0 18 0

Southern Nevada Public $ 82,664 180,518 0 -134,836 45,682 -134,836 Land Sales FTE 13 13 0 0 13 0

Southern Nevada $ 2,036 1,717 0 +2,392 4,109 +2,392

Earnings on

Investments FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Land Sales, Deschutes $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

County, Oregon FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lincoln County Land Sales $ 124 1,700 0 0 1,700 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Interest, Lincoln County Land

Rates $ 2 169 0 +145 314 +145 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Section XII- Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 6
Bureau of Land Management 2004BudgetJustifications

.

-i i * ’? T -'As.

•

-

- . • -S'- -7*- /•* / + ~ >> f

* Subactivity

‘00'. :?.V 2002

Actual Amount

' -

. . 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

'i *

,

• Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

- 1 Jv-? j

‘ 7 i

> . . . 2004 Budget

Request Amount

, • i ,i>-- -

;

* > lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Commercial

Film &

Photography $ Fees FTE

o

o 500

0

0

0

0

0 500

0

00

Federal Land

Disposal $ Account pte

3,443

1 24,960

1 o

o

-5,2320 19,728

1 -5,2320 Naval Oil $

Shale** FTE

o

o 1,5000

o

o 0

0

1,500

0

00

Total Dollars $ FTE

104,901 215

231,510 212

0

0 -130,057

0 101,453 212

-130,057

0 2004 Program Overview

The following activities account for certain receipts received from the sale, lease, or use of public lands or resources. They are available for use by BLM for the purposes specified in permanent laws and do not require annual appropriation action by Congress. Amounts shown

for 2003 and 2004 are estimates based on anticipated collections. Projected collection amounts

consider such factors as market and economic indicators, expected public or industry demand

levels for services or sales products, fee or collection schedules or structures, and certain

legislative proposals expected to be enacted into law. Activity: Operations & Maintenance of Quarters -This account is used to maintain and repair

all BLM employee-occupied quarters from which quarters rental charges are collected. Agencies are required to collect quarter rentals from employees who occupy Government- owned housing and quarters. This housing is provided only in isolated areas or when an employee is required to live on-site at a Federally-owned facility or reservation. The BLM

currently maintains and operates 184 quarters facilities in 10 States. Activity: Recreation Fee Collections - This account holds funds that enable the BLM to retain and spend up to 15 percent of recreation receipts collected during the current year to offset fee

collection costs. In 2004, the BLM anticipates collecting no recreation fees under the authority

of the Land and Water Conservation Fund since BLM intends to operate all recreation sites under the Recreation Fee Demonstration authority discussed below.

Activity: Recreation Fee Demonstration Sites, BLM - Fees collected by the BLM, at recreation sites identified pursuant to provisions of the 1996 Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, are deposited to this permanent account. The BLM returns 100 percent of the receipts to the site where the fees were generated in order to improve public support for the fee program and to enhance the progress being made on eliminating the deferred maintenance

Section XII- Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications backlog, improving the quality of preventive maintenance, and providing other user-requested

public services. The 1996 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provided the BLM with expanded

authority to develop recreation fee demonstration pilot projects. The goal of the pilot program was to foster innovative, creative, and cost-effective methods of collecting recreation use fees,

in consultation with the recreation site users and local communities. The initial pilot proposal enabled each bureau to implement 50 projects, with the revenues being immediately available

for the bureaus to spend at their source of origin for maintenance or other priority project work. The 1997 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act modified the fee pilot program by

increasing the number of sites to 100 and changing the base year from 1995 to 1994. The 1998

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act dropped the base year requirement and the 1999 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act extended the program through 2002. At

the end of 2002, the BLM had established 100 pilot sites using the expanded authority under the

pilot fee demonstration program. The following table provides the actual collections for 2002 and the estimated revenues

projected for 2003 and 2004 from BLM recreational fee demonstration projects. In addition, the

table provides information on the number of projects approved, the type of work conducted and

the amount of revenues spent for all three fiscal years. Recreation Fee Demonstration Projects

2002

Actual 2003

Estimate 2004

Estimate TOTAL FEES COLLECTED:* 8,653 9,500 9,500 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR USE OF FEES: Number of approved projects 400 400 400

Dollar amount of approved projects 10,000 10,000 10,000

Unobligated Balance/Resources 5,633 5,208 5,508 OBLIGATIONS BY TYPE OF PROJECTS:

Visitor Services:** 3,000 2,900 3,000 Resource Protection:** 600 800 1,000

Health and Safety Maintenance:** 2,614 3,000 3,700

Collection Costs:** 1,800 1,600 1,400

Other:** 1,064 900 900

Total Obligations 9,078 9,200 10,000 End of year Cumulative Unobligated Balance

(Cumulative fees collected minus cumulative

obligations)

5,208 5,508 5,008

Total Expenditures (Outlays) 8,111 8,900 9,500

* Includes Golden Eagle; Golden Age; Recreation Fees

** Estimates for 2001

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

The following table summarizes each approved pilot project as of the beginning of 2003. The

funding estimates in the table below are targets and have been developed to project the relative economic effects of the pilot projects. One of the principal purposes of the pilots is to work with

local communities and recreation site users when determining the kinds of services desired and

the corresponding fee to be charged. Recreation Fee Demonstration Program Projects

State

' .7 Site Name & Use Category Fee Type Current Fee

2001 Revenue

• - - - i 2002 Revenue2003

Estimated Revenue

Mi •-->-7

• --->J - Recreational Opportunity AK Dalton Hwy,

Marion Creek Campground

-Use Fee

Site SRP

$8 Daily standard $26,280 $25,115 $28,000 Campground on the scenic Dalton Highway, wildlife viewing, sightseeing,

hunting, fishing, hiking. White Mtns

National Recreation Area - Use Fee

Site SRP

$20-25/day

(cabins) $6/day (camp)

standard

$25,185 $17,070 $22,000 3 campgrounds,

10 cabins that are

part of a winter trail system. Commercial

outfitters for rafting, hunting, and dog

mushing. Campbell Creek

Science Center

- Facility Use Fee

Facility $400-500/ day for envir. education

facility $1 0/student

$76,928 $66,851 $90,000 Facilities: classroom,

dining hall, greenhouse, library, etc. For outdoor

learning experience and conferences

associated with

natural resources.

Taylor Highway/ Top of the World Area

- Use Fee

Site $8/night $3/day $11,214 $13,819 $12,000 Scenic highway, Forty

Mile W&SR, camping,

picnicking, sightseeing,

recreational mining,

historic sights. Glen Allen Field Office - Use Fee SRP standard $74,600 $33,468 $30,000 Commercial outfitters for rafting, hunting, and fishing A

Hot Well Dunes

Rec. Area -Use Fee

Vehicle $3/vehicle/ day, $30/year

$8,380 $12,530 $13,000 Driving Off highway

vehicles, soaking in hot tubs, and camping

Paria Canyon/

Coyote Buttes -Use Fee

Person,

Site Dog

$5/day,

$5/ night $5/dog/day

$102,600 $116,939 $110,000 Wilderness - back

country hiking and

camping

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications a

State

Site Name & Use Category Fee Type

•

. Current Fee

- 2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

Recreational Opportunity A

Virgin River Basin

Rec. Sites-Use fee

Site Reserv. Group Day$6-8/night or $90/res $15

$25-75

$2/car/day

$71,500 $95,111 $90,000 Camping, hiking, nature study,

picnicking, includes

four day use &

overnight sites

Aravaipa Canyon

Special Rec. Mgmt Area -Use

fee. SRP

Site Person SRP$5/night, $5/day/per, standard

$30,200 $41,125 $40,000 Camping,

backpacking, hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, picnicking, jeep tours, commercial guide

service, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness and Foumnile Canyon Campground

Gila Box Riparian

National Conservation Area

- Use fee

Site SRP

Boating

$5/night standard

$3/pers/trip

$600 $1,011 $1,500 Outstanding wildlife viewing, birdwatching,

hiking, picnicking, desert riparian environmental

education, camping,

river rafting, hunting,

fishing, horseback

riding, and pleasure

driving. Riverview and Owl Canyon Campgrounds

(approved for construction). Lake Havasu

-Use fee, SRP

Boat

Vehicle Season

Site use

$2/vessel

$3-4/day, $4-

1 0/night $30-60

$3/site, $5/night

$267,360 $302,171 $280,000 Boating, skiing,

fishing, camping,

picnicking, OHV

riding, jeeping, wildlife viewing, all types of water sports, historic

visits Kingman

Recreation Areas - Use, Service, Reservation Fee

Site

Group

Service Reserv.

$4-1 0/night $1 5-30/night $1 0/dump

$5 ea.

$17,440 $15,660 $14,000 Wildlife viewing,

picnicking, camping,

hiking, pleasure

driving, interpretation

Lower Colorado, Yuma Recreation

Sites -Use Fee

Start- TBA

LTVA SRP

vehicle

$100/seasn $20/week

standard $5/day $50 annual

$572,835 $668,263 $700,000 2 long-term visitor areas, 8 fee sites, long and short term

camping. Many

water sports, hiking, sightseeing activities are available, and gem stone collecting.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

fi

' apiispe

State

- ...

- < ~ . Site Name & Use Category

.. •! - - - Fee Type

. - - -

• . . Current Fee

2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated

, Revenue

, Recreational Opportunity AZ Painted Rock

Recreation Area

-Use Fee

Site $4/

vehicle/

night, $21

vehicle/ day

$15,240 $15,625 $15,000 Camping, petroglyph

viewing, hiking, nature

walks, sightseeing, mountain biking, picnicking CA California Desert Conservation

Area. -Use Fee

Vehicle

Site, SRP

Pass

$10/ week

standard $30 annual

$809,680 $1,050,247 $1,100,000 Includes all recreation

activities both motorized and nonmotorized off-highway

activities, camping,

tours, long-term camping, and other services Clear Lake Field Office -Use Fee SRP

site standard

$8-1 6/site $2/boat launch

$18,355 $24,250 $25,000 Includes a major OHV

area, a prime wildlife habitat and primitive recreation area, and

eight developed campgrounds and five additional developed day use sites. The

project provides for a spectrum of outdoor

recreation activities. Folsom Field

Office, Merced

Wild & Scenic

River -Use Fee

Site RUP

SRP

$10 Daily, $25/RUP

standard

$49,175 $47,841 $50,000 River corridor, white water rafting, 3 campgrounds, river

trails, commercial

rafting, gold dredging,

fishing, equestrian,

biking, and other

special uses

Areata Field

Office, including King Range -Use Fee

Site, SRP

$8 daily, standard $18,660 $19,980 $25,800 Coastal Mountain Range: camping,

backpacking, backcountry hiking, beach activities, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and

group use

Redding Field

Office -Use Fee

SRP, RUP,

Group

standard $5-10 Daily, $75 Site 1.50/pers/

site

$30,230 $29,359 $30,830 All recreation

activities in the Redding District - camping, recreational mining, group use,

hiking 3akersfield Field

Office, Use Fee 5RP

site standard $40,630 $920 $4,000 Ml recreation

activities in the

Bakersfield District, aamping, group use, 5RPs, commercial Section XII- Permanent Operating Funds Page XII- 11
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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State

Site Name & Use Category Fee Type

‘ Current Fee

2001 Revenue

- _

- -

;;

... '•••

- 1

'

' '

. ;.i;

: 2002 Revenue '

•

. - ' .

2003

Estimated Revenue

.

- - - i Recreational Opportunity CA Bishop Field Office

- Use Fee SRP

Site standard $16,260 $28,784 $25,000 4 campgrounds,

picnicking, camping,

hiking, sightseeing, guiding Eagle Lake Field Office

- Use Fee SRP

Site standard $6 /day $8,045 $10,049 $8,500 All activities in Eagle Lake District, i.e., camping permits, organized group use, and commercial

permits. The area has a rails to trails

site, Bizz Johnson NR

Trail. The area

provides for hiking,

biking, equestrian

use, wildlife, fishing, and environ. Ed. use.

Hollister Field Office

- Use Fee

SRP, RUP

standard

$2/person/ day

$18,420 $27,311 $28,000 All recreation

activities in the

Hollister F.O., camping, group use,

hiking Kem River, Sequoia National Forest lead agency

-Use Fee

SRP,

Appl. Fee

$ 3% Gross, $2 application Forest Service

collects

Commercial outfitter and guide white water

rafting, private boater

fees. FS reports revenues. CO Anasazi Heritage Center

-Entrance Fee

Person $3 Daily, $6 Annual, <17 free, schools free

$33,050 $32,145 $30,000 Visitor Center

education,

interpretation, and

preservation of

cultural and natural resources. Gunnison Gorge - Use Fee

Person

Site Pass

$3/day

$5/night

1 5/yr-day

$24,400 $30,100 $25,000 White water rafting, hiking, & overnight camping

Upper Colorado

River - Use Fee

SRP,

Vehicle $3%+$1/

person

$3/day

$123,780 $99,217 $100,000 White water rafting, camping, hiking, fishing ID Milner Historic Recreation Area

- Entrance Fee

Vehicle $3/Day, $5 Camping

$25 Annual

$4,600 $4,068 $4,000 Boat ramp,

nature/historic trail, interpretation facilities and camping

Section XII- Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 12

i
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State

: - : Site Name & Use Category Fee Type

.. .. : Current Fee iSp*. . 2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue

.

2003

Estimated Revenue

Recreational Opportunity

ID Lower Salmon

River - Use Fee SRP,

Site, Service $3% SRP

$7 site, $1 dump

$103,400 $112,438 $112,000 River-related

recreation, Whitewater

rafting, canoeing,

fishing, camping,

other water sports, 112 miles of river, 12 developed sites, 200+

undeveloped sites South Fork Snake

River - Use Fee

Person $3/day, $30 Annual

$38,280 $37,991 $38,000 Visitor Center

interpretation of

wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing and

hiking South Fork Snake

Permits

- Use Fee SRP $3% Gross $20,770 $17,864 $18,000 Commercial and non- commercial river permits issued

Kelly Island Camp.

-Use Fee

Site $5 Daily $4,400 $4,458 $4,400 Camping, picnicking,

fishing Huckleberry

Recreation Site -Use & Service Fee

Site

Service

$9 Daily, $3 electric, $4 X-Car, $4 dump

$21,270 $23,584 $23,500 Camping, fishing, hunting, sightseeing

Lud Drexler Park - Use Fee

Site $5 Daily $4,600 $3,460 $4,000 Camping, fishing, walking Mackay Reservoir

Recreation Site -Use & Service Fee

Site Sen/ice $6 Daily, $3 Dump,

$2 X Car

$4,360 $3,413 $3,000 Camping, hiking, fishing, ice-fishing, picnicking

Payette River Complex -Use

Fee, SRP

SRP,

Vehicle Season $3% gross, $3 Daily, $30 pass

$44,640 $45,402 $40,000 Whitewater boating, watersports, camping,

competitive events, commercial boating,

fishing 3ocatello/ Malad R.A. -Use Fee

Site $5 Daily $3,650 $3,577 $3,500 Camping, hiking

fishing, hunting, watersports, boating, picnicking Steck Recreation 4rea -Use Fee

Site $6,210 $11,417 $10,000 Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating Upper Salmon

River SRMA

Use Fee

Site, SRP

55-6 Daily,

53 dump,

>2 X Car, 53% gross

$11,600 $14,321 $16,000 Camping, fishing, boating, picnicking,

wildlife viewing

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 13
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

:

. ... _ - '

State

. Site Name & Use Category

;

. Fee Type

!-

: V <

;

. .- ..

• Current Fee

. - • . •

: . v- - /

' • •:•. ,. 2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

Recreational Opportunity MT Pompeys Pillar National Historic Landmark

- Use Fee

Vehicle Group

$3 Daily, $25 Group

$13,955 $16,680 $18,300 Interpretation, hiking, sightseeing

Hotter Lake Rec. Area

- Use Fee

Vehicle

Site, Group

$2 Daily, $4-8Camp,

$50 Group

$25 Annual

$98,640 $108,500 $90,000 Boating, fishing, camping, sightseeing, and hiking Upper Missouri Rec. Area - -Use Fee

Vehicle $6/night $28,620 $32,708 $33,000 Overnight camping,

boating, fishing &

hunting access

Dillon Field Office - Madison Valley Rec. - Use Fee SRP

Site Current $8 Daily $21,830 $17,049 $18,000 SRP: Hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing NM Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

- Use Fee

Vehicle $2 Daily $13,000 $12,119 $13,000 Sightseeing,

picnicking,

interpretation Aguirre Spring

Rec. - Use Fee

Vehicle $3 Daily, $15 Annual, $25 Group

$26,000 $21,156 $22,000 Picnicking, camping,

hiking, the area has

two National Recreation trailheads Dripping Springs

Natural Area - Use

Fee

Vehicle $3 Daily, $15 Annual

$20,000 $17,484 $22,000 Prehistoric, historic

site, and special

plants sightseeing,

hiking, camping,

visitor center, picnicking Rio Chama

- Use Fee

Person $5/day, $6Applicant $20,980 $1,477 $21,000 Whitewater rafting, floatboating, camping,

fishing access, hiking Rio Grande

- Use Fee

Person,

Vehicle

$3/day $20 Annual, $7 Camping

$125,540 $44,832 $125,500 Boating, hiking,

fishing, camping

Santa Cruz Lake - Use Fee

Site $5 Daily, $9 Camping

$20 Annual

$30,145 $18,266 $30,000 Boating, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing

Valley of Fires Use Fee

Site Vehicle

site

$7 Camping

$3 Daily, $5 Car, $15 Group

$28,105 $24,351 $29,000 Camping, hiking, sightseeing geologic

(lava flows) events,

picnicking Mescalero Sands

- Use Fee

Vehicle $3/day $2,420 $3,063 $4,000 Off Highway vehicles

day use

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

C- State

. • Site Name

: & Use Category

- S~ 4 Fee Type \

I Current Fee

- 2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue v * — . :

.

' •.

2003

Estimated Revenue

.

' Recreational Opportunity NM Tent Rocks

-Use Fee

Vehicle pass

$5/day $15 annual $26,500 $36,856 $40,000 Environmental Education Center - hiking and camping

Oatil Well Campground

-Use Fee

Site $5 Daily $4,405 $5,328 $5,000 Camping and

picnicking, enhancement of

wildlife and historic resources NV Red Rock National Conservation Area

- Entrance Fee

Vehicle

Person

$5/day, $2

Motorcycle/da

y$20 Annual

1,127,450 1,306,893 1,300,000 Visitor Center

environmental

education; scenic

drive, biking, hiking, and camping

Las Vegas Special Mgmt. Areas

- Use Fee SRP $4/pers/ day

standard $18,000 $18,000 $19,000 9 ACECs, 8 SRMAs, SRPs and commercial use

North Elko Fee Demo. Area

-Use Fee

Vehicle Ramp use

$4/night, $2 ramp

per/use Day use free

$6,680 $6,921 $7,200 Wilson Reservoir, N. Wildhorse: camping,

picnicking, boating and fishing access

South Elko Fee Demo. Area

-Use Fee

Vehicle $5/night day use free $1,170 $13,498 $14,000 Zunino/Jiggs Reservoir camping

and picnicking, fishing Easter Carson City

Field Office -Use Fee

Vehicle $4 Daily $8,300 $6,500 $7,500 Camping, boating,

fishing access, other water sports, wildlife viewing, Walker Lake Western Carson

City Field Office Campground

-Use Fee

Vehicle

Tent, Group I

$10 Daily, $8 Daily, $20 Daily,

$26,200 $26,900 $26,000 Fishing access, camping, hiking, Indian Creek Campground

3lack Rock Desert Use Fee SRP 3%, standard $4/person/day group and

competitive use

$563,950 $581,785 $605,000 Playa or dry lake bed, and sailing, rocket aunching, hot

springs, scenic

driving, rock and

mineral collecting, speed records

Rhyolite Town Site Use Fee

Entrance 3RP

Entmce 3% commercial donations

$1,855 $1,052 $5,000

;

Gold Rush ghost own, historic site: Dhotography,

sightseeing,

nterpretive exhibits,

cultural sites, invironmental

education.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications a

State

Site Name & Use Categoiy

. FeeType

;

. >

' :> Current Fee

; P®

2001 Revenue2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

...Recreational Opportunity OR Lower Deschutes

River -Use Fee

Boaters

Site Group

$5 wkends, $3 wkdays

$10 wkends

$5 wkdays, $30wkends

$40Annual

$371,000 $392,648 $390,000 Rafting, boating,

fishing, camping

National Historic Oregon Trail

- Entrance Fee

Vehicle&/o

r Person $10 Car, $5 Adults, $3.50 Seniors & Youth ages

6-17, $25-40 Annual

$116,735 $128,223 $140,000 Visitor Center

interpretation of

historic travel routes, National Historic Trail

Yaquina Head

- Use Fee

vehicle motorcycle pass

$5/vehicle $2/motor-cyle annual pass

$291,555 $287,015 $290,000 Visitor Center

interpret marine tidal pools & lighthouse

Chickahominy

-Use Fee

Site Vehicle

$6/ Site $12,660 $3,170 $5,000 Campground, boat

launching, fishing access, John Day River System

-Use Fee, &

Special Recreation Permit

Site SRP

$5 Daily, 3% Gross, $10,510 $13,029 $13,000 13 Camp-grounds,

multi-river system,

scenic viewing,

rafting, fishing, hunting, Wild and

Scenic River Yakima River Canyon

-Use Fee

Vehicle $2 Daily, $15 Annual

$7,800 $6,568 $9,000 2 recreation sites, river access, camping, picnicking,

wildlife viewing Steens Mountain Complex

-Use Fee

Vehicle $6 Daily $42,035 $39,767 $42,000 5 developed

campsites, historic

districts, Wild&Scenic

River, Wilderness Study Area, Backcountry Byways,

environmental

education, interpretive center, hiking, hunting, sightseeing,

wildlife view Medford District O&C

-Use Fee

Site Trip SRP

Group

$7-12 day

$2/pers/ day

Standard

$ 100/use

$29,580 $29,566 $31,000 Wild&Scenic River, Hyatt Lake and Trails: Whitewater boating, water sports, fishing, and camping.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State

Site Name & Use Category

>Fee Type Current Fee

2001 Revenue

'£ - 1

•' 2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

>

’

: " '

' -

.. Recreational Opportunity OR Rogue River Program

-Use Fee SRP

Trip 3% gross

$10/ person

$233,990 $142,979 $210,000 Commercial outfitters and guides, private

river trips, hiking, backpacking, horseback use, nature study Salem District O&C Recreation Areas

-Use & Service Fee

Site, Rentals SRP

$6-18

Daily $40-200 each

$70-500 each

$160,000 $172,400 $170,000 Camping, picnicking,

fishing, watersports,

hiking, sightseeing,

wildlife viewing, games. Wildwood, Fishermen’s Bend,

Yellowbottom, Alsea

Falls, Alder Glen, Fan

Creek, Dovre campgrounds. Roseburg District O&C

Site Group SRP

$8-11 Day

$35-75Use

Standard

$61,045 $66,800 $65,000 Camping, picnicking,

hiking, hunting,

fishing, watersports,

boating, pleasure

driving, Nat. Trails, Wild & Scenic Rivers, Byways, natural areas, mtn. biking, commercial guides,

wildlife observation, kayaking, environmental

education. Campgrounds

include: Millpond, Susan Creek, Tyee,

Cavitt Creek, Rock

Creek Eugene District O&C

Recreation Areas - Use, entrance,

service and SRP

Site Group SRP

$5-8 $25-$500

Standard

$48,940 $41,070 $42,000 Sports, picnics,

hiking, camping,

nature study, boating,

fishing, water sports,

rafting, commercial

tours, bicycling, OHV,

horseback riding, backpacking. Campgrounds

nclude: Clay Creek,

/Vhittaker Creek, Sharps Creek O&C/Umpqua RA

Use, Service Fee

Site Sroup

Service SRP

55-16,

>25/night,

>6-1 0/dump, 3% gross

$113,740 $114,635 $115,000 Commercial guides, camping, picnicking,

liking, fishing, soaring, water sports,

Field sports, nature

study, campgrounds.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State

.

'

. :

• Site Name

& Use Category Fee Type Current Fee

2001 Revenue

.... • - . - ;

. -

• ' 2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

• ' ; Recreational Opportunity OR O&C

Myrtlewood Field Office -Use & Service Fee

Site Group

Service SRP

$5-16

$25/night $6-10/ dump,

standard

$6,850 $11,922 $12,000 Commercial guides, camping, picnicking,

hiking, fishing, boating, water sports,

field sports, nature study Klamath Resource

Area Recreation

Sites -Use &

Service Fee

Site Vehicle SRP

$7 Daily $2 /day $8,370 $7,508 $8,000 Whitewater boating, camping, picnicking,

hiking, nature study

Klamath River, WSR

-SRP SRP 3% Gross $8,355 $18,786 $18,000 Commercial white water rafting, photography, private boating, camping,

nature study, hiking UT Moab Field Office, campground &

camping areas

- Use Fee

Site, Vehicle $10 Daily, $10 Camping

$196,730 $202,244 $220,000 Dispersed recreation: vehicle exploring,

hiking, biking, camping, rafting Moab Field Office, Colo. River

- Use Fee

Person

Vehicle $5 Daily, $10 Camping

$179,530 $194,153 $205,000 Dispersed recreation: vehicle exploring,

hiking, biking, camping, rafting Price Field Office, Green River

- Use Fee

Person

Vehicle $5 Daily, $10 Camping

$181,910 $180,508 $213,000 Dispersed recreation: vehicle exploring,

hiking, biking, camping, rafting Fillmore Recreation Sites

- Use Fee, SRP

Site SRP

$4 day use $6 Camp

standard

$9,854 $13,875 $8,000 Boating, water skiing, water sports, camping, hiking, picnicking

Little Sahara OHV

- Use Fee

Vehicle Pass

$6/day, $55 &

2"<l-$30/ annual

$268,605 $286,435 $300,000 Camping, OHV riding, hiking, picnicking,

wildlife viewing

• Henry Mts, Sevier

Project -Use Fee

Site, SRP$4/day/site Standard

$195,925 $207,394 $140,000 Camping, OHV,

horseback riding, hiking, sightseeing Ponderosa Grove - Use Fee,

Site, Group$5/site/day

$5/site+ $1 /person

$1,855 $3,751 $3,000 Semi-developed campground, group

picnic use, hiking, nature viewing

Vernal Field

Office, Green

River Corridor

- Use Fee

Site SRP

$5 Site standard $55,610 $41 ,948 $60,000 Fishing, floatboating, camping, sightseeing

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

State

;

; _

' ' Site Name

& Use Categoiy Fee Type

•

: - .‘

- : Current Fee

'

' ;2001 Revenue

2002 Revenue

- - ./

2003

Estimated Revenue

. ~\v

.

' ' " .

'' Recreational Opportunity UT Vernal Field

Office, Permits -Use Fee SRP

Site Standard $70,000 $109,500 $73,000 Recreation events.

Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument

-Use Fee

Site $4 -7/site /day $50,330 $46,000 $50,000 Backcountry

opportunities

interpretive services, camping. San Juan River

- Use Fee

Person SRP

$6-1 8/trip standard $143,740 $105,822 $110,000 Floating, camping,

sightseeing, hiking, exploring, archaeology, historic

interpretation. Cedar Mesa

- Use Fee

Person day use Week

Annual SRP

$8/trip $2/day

$5/week $20

standard

$68,715 $65,236 $68,000 Camping, hiking, archaeology, historic

interpretation.

Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry

- Use Fee

Site $4/Adult $2/youth $7,990 $7,236 $8,000

Iriterpretatibri.

WY Cody Field Office - Use Fee

Site SRP

$7/night $6,930 $7,124 $7,300 Five Springs Falls, camping, hiking, picnicking, camping

Lander Field Office -Use Fee

Site SRP

$6/night $22,640 $21,697 $35,000 3 campgrounds:

picnicking, camping,

sightseeing Rawlins Field Office -Use Fee

Site SRP

$7/night $16,450 $13,247 $13,100 2 campgrounds:

picnicking, camping,

sightseeing, hiking Kemmerer Field Office -Use Fees

Site dump SRP

$5/night $2/use dump

station standard

$1,250 $1,451 $1,500 Fontenelle Creek

campground,

camping, picnicking,

hiking, sightseeing,

fishing, boat ramp

Casper Field Office -Use Fee

-Entrance Fee

Site SRP

Entmce Day

$5/night - $2X

vehicle standard

$2/vehicle

$3/site

$5,350 $35,825 $182,600 2 campgrounds,

camping, picnicking,

hiking, sightseeing, accessible interpretive

trail, snowmobiles,

hunting

3inedale Field

Office -Use Fee

Site SRP

>6/night $10,730 $7,088 $7,500 Camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, water sports, floating,

bird watching

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 19
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

' -

State

• '

. - : ; . Site Name & Use Category

' 5- Fee Type Current Fee

- ..

• .V-v V- •; T-! 2001 Revenue

• - 2002 Revenue

2003

Estimated Revenue

* r Z4

r -

; Recreational Opportunity WY Buffalo Field Office -Use Fee SRP standard $11,520 $1 1 ,500 $12,000 Recreation events

New Castle Field Office -Use Fee SRP standard $1,445 $5,328 $4,000 Recreation events

Rock Springs Field Office -Use Fee SRP standard $3,285 $3,241 $3,000 Recreation events

Wortand Field Office -Use Fee SRP standard $4,865 $7,804 $8,000 Recreation events.

Total $8,070,990 $8,482,865 $8,920,530 RUP=Recreation Use Permits; SRP=Special Recreation Permit (commercial- 3% Gross; competitive/organized groups - $4/pers/day or 3% Gross or min. $80). Since 1998, fees collected by the BLM under this authority have increased from $3. 53

million to $8.65 million in 2002.

Activity: Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund - Funds in this account are derived from the Federal share (defined as the portion of receipts not paid to the counties under 43

U.S.C. 1181f and 43 U.S.C. 1181-1 et seq., and P.L. 106-393) of receipts from all BLM timber salvage sales and all BLM forest health restoration treatments funded by this account. BLM

projects occur on Oregon and California Grant Lands, Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands, and

public domain lands. Funds from this account are available for planning, preparing, implementing, monitoring, and reforesting salvage timber sales and forest health restoration treatments, including those designed to release trees from competing vegetation, control tree

densities, and treat hazardous fuels. Most of these treatments are implemented through service

or timber sale contracting. The initial purpose of this fund was to allow quick response to fire and reforestation of forests damaged by insects, disease, and fire. Expanded authorization in the 1 998 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act allows activities designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic damage to forests in addition to responding to damage events. The Federal share of receipts in 2002 was $5 million. Litigation has prevented a number of projects in western Oregon from

being implemented, resulting in significantly lower revenue than was expected. The expected

receipts for 2003 and 2004 are $5.2 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The volume of salvage timber harvested in any given year (and associated revenues) may vary significantly, depending upon the severity of the wildland fires, weather events such as drought and

windstorms, and insect and disease activity. In 2003, the BLM intends to offer 14 million board

feet of salvage timber for sale. Activity: Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund- This fund provides for the deposit and use

of fees collected by the BLM in western Oregon for sales of non-salvage timber pursuant to the

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -20
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications timber salvage provisions of P.L. 104-19 and P.L. 105-83. Of the total deposited into this account, 75 percent is to be used for preparation of timber sales to fill the timber sale pipeline on lands administered by the BLM in western Oregon, while the other 25 percent is to be expended on the backlog of recreation projects on BLM lands. The increase of $4.4 million in 2004 represents the anticipated receipts from pipeline timber sales coming on-line in 2004.

Activity: Expenses, Road Maintenance Deposits - This activity provides for the permanent

appropriation of money collected from commercial road users in lieu of user maintenance. The

receipts are permanently appropriated to the BLM for road maintenance. Users of certain roads under the BLM’s jurisdiction make deposits for maintenance purposes. Moneys collected are

available for needed road maintenance. Moneys collected on Oregon and California Grant

lands are available only for those lands (43 U.S.C. 1762(c), 43 U.S.C. 1735(b)). The BLM has

authority to collect money for road maintenance from commercial users of the public lands and

the public domain lands transportation system. Most of the funds generated for this account come from O&C Grant lands and are available for those lands only, excluding $225,000 that is made available for administrative expenses.

Activity: Southern Nevada Public Land Sales - This receipt account allows the BLM to record transactions authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (P.L. 1 0S26). The purpose of the Act is to provide for the orderly disposal of certain Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada, and to provide for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in the State of Nevada and other defined purposes. Receipts are generated primarily through sale

to the public of lands in the Las Vegas valley. Funds accumulated in the special account may

be used for the following;

• Acquisition of environmentally sensitive land in the State of Nevada, with priority given to lands located within Clark County.

• Capital improvements at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Desert National

Wildlife Refuge, the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and other areas

administered by the BLM in Clark County, and the Spring Mountains National Recreation

Area.

• Development of a multi-species habitat conservation plan in Clark County, Nevada, development of parks, trails, and other natural areas in Clark County, and reimbursement to the BLM for direct costs associated with land sales and exchanges, for administrative costs

of implementing provisions of the Act, and for costs associated with establishing and

administering the special account. Receipts are projected to decline from 2003 to 2004 because a sale in November 2002 that produced $180 million in Fiscal Year 2003 is not expected to be repeated in 2004.

Activity: Earnings on Investments, Southern Nevada Public Land Sales - This account

allows the BLM to record interest-earning activity on funds that are derived from Southern Nevada land sales held by the U.S. Treasury. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management

Act, (P.L. 105-263) both directs the sale of specified public lands and authorizes the accumulation of interest earnings. Eighty-five percent of gross land sales receipts are deposited

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -21
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

in a Treasury special account. Funds in the special account earn interest in an amount

determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and are available for expenditure under the

provisions of the Act. Activity: Land Sales, Deschutes County, Oregon - The BLM was directed by the Act of October 30, 1998 (P.L. 105-321), to convey to Deschutes County, Oregon, at fair market value 518 acres of Federal land. The legislation provides that the amount paid by the County

pursuant to the Act may be used by the Secretary of the Interior to purchase environmentally

sensitive land east of Range 9 East of Willamette Meridian, Oregon. This sale has been

completed.

Activity: Lincoln County Sales - This receipt account allows the BLM to record transactions

authorized by the Lincoln County Land Sales Act (P.L 106-298), which was enacted by Congress in 2000. The purpose of the Act is to provide for the disposal of certain Federal lands

in Lincoln County, Nevada. Funds accumulated in the special account may be used to:

• Preserve archaeological resources, conserve habitat, and reimburse the BLM Nevada State

Office for land sale costs related to this act.

• Process public land use authorizations and rights-of-way stemming from conveyed land.

• Purchase environmentally sensitive land or interests in land in the State of Nevada, with

priority given to land outside Clark County.

• No receipts were collected under this authority in 2001. In 2002, $124,000 was collected. Receipts estimated for 2003 and 2004 are $1.7 million. The BLM will offer additional tracts

for sale after resolution of appeals concerning the sales made in 2002.

Activity: Earnings on Investments, Lincoln County Land Act- This account allows the BLM

to record interest-earning activity on funds held by the U.S. Treasury derived from Lincoln County land sales. Lincoln County Land Sales Act (P.L. 106-298), both directs the sale of

specified public lands and authorizes the accumulation of interest earnings. Eighty-five percent

of gross land sales receipts are deposited in a Treasury special account. Funds in the special account earn interest in an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and are

available for expenditure without further appropriation under the provisions of the Act. Activity: User Fees for Filming and Photography on Public Lands - The Commercial Film and Photography Fees Act was enacted in 2000 to permit the Department to recover costs

incurred as a result of commercial filming activities or similar projects on public lands, including, but not limited to, administrative and personnel costs. The Act also establishes a reasonable

fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects on Federal lands administered by the

Secretary of the Interior. The legislation states that the fee is to provide a fair return to the U.S. and is to be based on the following criteria: (1) the number of days the filming activity or similar

project takes place on Federal land; (2) the size of the film crew present on Federal land; (3) the amount and type of equipment present; and (4) other factors as the Secretary deems

necessary.

Activity: Federal Land Disposal Account - The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, provides that the Administration may conduct sales of lands that have been classified as

suitable for disposal under current resource management plans. This law provides that receipts from such sales may be used to acquire non-Federal lands with significant resource values that Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -22

t
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

fall within the boundaries of certain areas now managed by the Department. The Administration

will propose legislation to amend BLM's land sale authority under the Federal Land Transaction

Facilitation Act to enhance natural or cultural resource values on public lands. Use of the

receipts is currently limited to the purchase of other lands for conservation purposes.

Activity: Naval Oil Shale Reserve Operations - The National Defense Authorization Act of 1998 set aside in a special fund the mineral leasing revenues from Naval Oil Shale Reserves Numbers 1 and 3 to be used for the cleanup of Reserve Number 3, but the funds were subject

to annual appropriation. In 2002, P.L. 107-345 was enacted which appropriated $1.5 million to determine the best way to clean up the Reserve. The law also appropriated the balance of the

special fund to the extent needed to clean up the site, 60 days after the submission of a report

to Congress describing the preferred method of restoring the site, assuming that the balance of funds in the account at the time of clean-up commences is sufficient to cover the estimated full costs of clean-up. The estimate of budget authority for 2004 is $1.5 million, not the balance of the fund, because the cleanup cost and the date of the submission of the report are not known

at this time. Deposits to the special fund are expected to increase from $1.3 million in 2002 to estimated levels of $3.9 and $11.6 million is 2003 and 2004. The projected increase is based

on a forecast of a significant increase in the development and production of oil and natural qas

in NOSR 1 and NOSR 3.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications m\ \mI

Summary of Requirements by Object Class (Million $)

Object Class

2003

Request

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

Program Changes

2004

Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 12 0 0 12

1 1 .3 Other than Full-Time Permanent 4 0 0 4

1 1 .5 Other personnel compensation

0 0

11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 212 16 0 0 0 212 16

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 3 0 0 3

22.0 Transportation of Things 1 0 0 1 25.2 Other Services 35 0 3 38

25.3 Other purchases of goods

and services from Gov't accounts 33 0 33

25.4 Operation and maintenance

of facilities

1 1 2

26.0 Supplies & Materials 3 0 0 3

31.0 Equipment 2 0 0 2

32.0 Lands & Structures 136 0 -135 1 41 .0 Grants, Subsidies, &

Contributions 2 0 0 2

99.9 Total Obligations 212 232 0 0 0 -131 212 101

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII -24 *
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-9926-0-2-302 2002

Actual 2003

request 2004

Estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Forest ecosystems health and recovery 4 5 8 00.02 Recreation fee demonstration 10 10 10

00.03 Expenses, road maintenance deposits 3 2 2

00.04 Timber sale pipeline restoration 4 4 8

00.05 Southern Nevada land sales (85%) 60 108 144

00.07 Southern Nevada land sales earnings on investments 2 2 4

00.08 Lincoln county land act 0 2 2

00.09 Commercial film and photography 0 1 1 00.10 Federal land disposal 0 5 2

00.11 Use of mineral leasing receipts for cleanup of NOSR #3 0 2 2

10.00 Total obligations 83 141 183

Budgetary resources available for obligation: 21.40 Unobligated balance available, start of year 81 103 195

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 105 232 101 22.10 Resources available for recoveries of prior year obligations 1 0 0

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 187 335 296

23.95 Total new obligations -83 -141 -183 24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year 103 194 113 New budget authority (gross), detail: Mandatory:

60.20 Appropriation (special fund) 105 232 101 Change in unpaid obligations: Unpaid obligations, start of year

72.40 Unpaid obligated balance, start of year 19 57 41 73.10 Total new obligations 83 141 183

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -45 -157 -171 73.45 Recoveries of prior year obligations -1 0 0

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 57 41 53

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.97 Outlays from new mandatory authority 35 106 48

86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances 10 51 123

87.00 Total outlays, gross 45 157 171

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-9926-0-2-302 2002

Actual 2003

request 2004

Estimate

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 105 232 101 90.00 Outlays 45 157 171

Object Classification (million $) 11_ _ A- 1

. Identification code:

1 4-9926-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent 8 12 11 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 2 4 4

11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 0 0

11.9 Total personnel compensation 11 16 15

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 3 3

22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 1 25.2 Other services 20 35 15

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Gov't accounts 34 33 7

25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 0 3 2

31.0 Equipment 1 2 2

32.0 Land and structure 2 45 135

41.0 Grants, subsidies and contributions 11 2 2

99.9 Total obligations 83 141 183

Personnel Summary

Identification code: 2002 2003 2004

14-9926-0-2-302 Actual request estimate

• Direct program:

Full-time equivalent employment 215 212 212 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 152 150 150 FTE commercial (civilian) 63 62 62

Section XII - Permanent Operating Funds Page XII - 26
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds

Appropriation Language Sheet

In addition to amounts authorized to be expended under existing laws, there is hereby appropriated such amounts as may be

contributed under section 307 of the Act of October 21, 1976 (43

U.S.C. 1701), and such amounts as may be advanced for administrative costs, surveys, appraisals, and costs of making

conveyances of omitted lands under section 211(b) of that Act, to remain available until expended.

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII -
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language Citations 9

In addition to amounts authorized to be expended under existing law, there is hereby

appropriated such amounts as may be contributed under section 307 of the Federal Land Policy Management Act and such amounts as may be advanced for administrative costs, surveys,

appraisals, and costs of making conveyances of omitted lands under section 21 1(b) of that Act!

to remain available until expended. 43 U.S.C. 31 5h 43 U.S.C. 31 5i 43 U.S.C. 355

43 U.S.C. 759

43 U.S.C. 761 43 U.S.C. 1721 43 U.S.C. 1737

31 U.S.C. 1321(a)(47),(48) 48 Stat. 1224-36

P.L. 105-83

Statutes that authorize permanent trust funds: The Taylor Grazing Act of 1934, as amended (43 U.S.C. 315h, 315i) provides for the Secretary of the Interior to accept contributions for the administration, protection, and

improvement of grazing lands, and for these funds to be deposited into the Treasury in a trust fund; the Act also permanently appropriates them for use by the Secretary. The Act of March 3, 1891, Section 11 (43 U.S.C. 355) provides for the sale of town lots to nonNative Alaskans. This Act was repealed by the FLPMA in 1976. The Comptroller General

Opinion of November 18, 1935, and 31 U.S.C. 1321 authorize the use of trust funds to provide

for survey and deed recordation of town lots occupied prior to passage of FLPMA.

43 U.S.C. 759 provides for accomplishment of public surveys of whole townships through a trust fund; deposits for expenses deemed appropriated. 43 U.S.C. 761 provides for refunds from

trust funds established in 43 U.S.C. 759 of costs in excess of expenses. 31 U.S.C. 1321(a)(47) and (48) classify the activities of "Expenses, public survey work, general" and "Expenses, public survey work, Alaska" as trust funds. 48 Stat. 1224-36 provides for payments in advance for public surveys. Statutes that authorize current appropriations of trust funds: 43 U.S.C. 1721(a) and (b) (FLPMA Section 211(a) and (b)) provide for the donation of funds

for surveys of omitted lands.

9

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications 43 U.S.C. 1737(c) (FLPMA Section 307(c)) provides that funds may be contributed to BLM for: 1) resource development, protection, and management; (2) acquisition or conveyance of public lands; and (3) cadastral surveys on Federally controlled or intermingled lands. Contributed funds are to be placed in a separate account in the Treasury and are authorized to be

appropriated and available until expended. Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002.

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII -3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1721, 1737)

Taylor Grazing Act (43

U.S.C. 315h and 315i) 43 U.S.C. 759, 761, and 31

U.S.C. 1321(a) Act of March 3, 1891, Section 11 The Comptroller General

Opinion of November 18, 1935, and 31 U.S.C. 1321 The Sikes Act of 1974, as amended (16 U.S.C. 670 et seq.)

Authorizations

Provides for the acceptance of contributed money or services for

(1) resource development, protection, and management; (2) conveyance or acquisition of public lands (including omitted lands or

islands) to States, their political subdivisions, or individuals; and (3) conducting cadastral surveys. Provides for the acceptance of contributions for rangeland improvements.

Provides for contributions for public surveys.

Provides for the sale of town lots to non-Native Alaskans. This Act was repealed by FLPMA.

Authorizes the use of trust funds to provide for survey and deed

recordation of town lots occupied prior to passage of FLPMA.

Provides for the conservation, restoration, and management of species and their habitats in cooperation with State wildlife agencies.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2002

Actual FTE Amount

2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Miscellaneous

Trust Funds

92 13,966 95 14,000 CURRENT: 77 12,371 80 12,405 Conveyance

of Omitted Lands

0 60 0 60

Resource Development

Protection &

Management - FLPMA

31 8,616 31 8,650

Resource Development

Protection &

Management - California Off- Highway

43 3,380 45 3,380

Wildlife & Fish Conservation &

Rehabilitation - Sikes Act

3 290 4 290

Rights-Of-Way 0 25 0 25 PERMANENT: 15 1,595 15 1,595 Resource Development

Protection &

Management - Taylor Grazing

Act

6 1,100 6 1,100

Public Survey 9 495

V 9 495

Trustee Funds

- Alaska Townsites

0 0 0 0

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2004

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount

00

0 0

00

0

0

0

0

0

95 14,000

80 12,405 0 60

31 8,650

45 3,380

4 290

0 25

15 1,595

6 1,100

9

0

495

0

0 0

0 0 0 0

0 0

0

0

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII - 5
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds

Activity Summary ($000)

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Actual 2003

Estimate

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-)

Program Changes

(+/-)

2004

Budget Request

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount Amount Amount r Amount Amount Amount CURRENT:

Conveyance of Omitted Lands $ 60 60 0 0 60 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Resource Development

Protection &

Management - $ 8,616 8,650 0 0 8,650 0 FLPMA FTE 31 31 0 0 31 0 Resource Development

Protection &

Management - California Off-

$ 3,380 3,380 0 0 3,380 0 Hiway FTE 43 45 0 0 45 0

Wildlife & Fish Conservation &

Rehabilitation - Sikes Act $ 290 290 0 0 290 0 FTE 3 4 0 0 4 0 Rights-Of-Way $ 25 25 0 0 25 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Subtotal $ 12,371 12,405 0 0 12,405 0

FTE 77 80 0 0 80 0 PERMANENT:

Resource Development

Protection &

Management - Taylor Grazing

$ 1,100 1,100 0 0 1,100 0

Act FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

Public Survey $ 495 495 0 0 495 0

FTE 9 9 0 0 9 0

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i bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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Actual Amount

2003

Estimate Amount

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• Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

r

>- . 4 : h 2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Trustee Funds - Alaska 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Townsites fte 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal $ 1,595 1,595 0 0 1,595 0

FTE 15 15 0 0 15 0

Total $ 13,966 14,000 0 0 14,000 0

FTE 92 95 0 0 95 0

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII - 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Land and Resource Manage —

Fund (Current, Mandatory, Indefinite]

Activity Description

The Land and Resource Management Trust Fund provides for resource development,

protection, and management improvement of the public lands using money and services that are contributed to the BLM from non-Federal sources.

Contributions and donations of money from private individuals, companies, user organizations, State government agencies, and other non-Federal entities provide for the performance of

certain conservation practices. The BLM must receive these monies before work begins, and

any money remaining after the project is completed is returned to the contributor if they desire. Funds are routinely received for the following purposes:

• Conveyance of Omitted Lands - This activity accounts for contributed funds for land and

realty actions from non-Federal sources or applicants as agreed to through an established

contribution agreement.

• Resource Development, Protection, and Management-FLMPA - According to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, the BLM can accept contributed money or

services for (1) resource development, protection, and management; (2) conveyance or

acquisition of public lands; and (3) conducting cadastral surveys.

• Resource Development, Protection and Management of California Off-Highway

Vehicles - Includes contributions from the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle license (“Green Sticker") fund. The BLM uses this fund for the development, maintenance, and

operation of benefiting projects on BLM-administered public lands in California.

• Wildlife & Fish Conservation & Rehabiiitation-Sikes Act - The Sikes Act authorizes

State game and fish departments to charge fees for activities such as hunting, fishing, and

trapping on Federal lands. These funds are shared with the BLM and used by the BLM for the conservation, restoration, management and improvement of wildlife species and their

habitat.

• Rights-of-Way - This activity accounts for funds contributed by private entities to pay the casework costs of processing ROW grants requested by them.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

'

- \ ; Activity: Permanent Miscellaneous Trust Funds

The following funds are permanently available as Permanent Miscellaneous Trust Funds to the Secretary of the Interior for efforts as specified by the authorizing Act:

• Taylor Grazing Act Contributions - These contributions are permanently appropriated as

trust funds to the Secretary for rangeland improvement.

• Public Survey Contributions - These contributions are permanently appropriated as trust funds to the Secretary for cadastral survey, as authorized.

• Trustee Funds, Alaska Townsites - These contributions are provided for the sale of town

lots to non-Native Alaskans. These trust funds provide for the survey and deed transfer of town lots. Purchasers pay the cost of survey and deed transfer plus $25. (Native Alaskans

are exempt from payment.) Only lots occupied before the passage of FLPMA may be deeded to the occupants; all other lots are the property of the municipality.

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII -9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules .

•

-

Summary of Requirements of Budget authority by Object Class (Million $

;

.

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2003 Request % ''ft Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

Program Changes

. ;

•; 2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 4 0 0 4

11.5 Other Personnel Compensation 1 0 0 1 11.9 Total Personnel Compensation 95 5 0 0 0 0 95 5

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 1 0 0 1 23.3 Communications, Utilities, &

Miscellaneous charges 1 0 0

1 25.2 Other Services 3 0 0 3

25.3 Other purchases of goods and

services from Gov't accounts 0 0

26.0 Supplies & Materials 2 0 0

2

31.0 Equipment 1 0 0

1 32.0 Lands & Structures 1 0 0

1 99.9 Total 95 14 0 0 0 0 95 14

> ROGRAM AND FINANCING (MILLION $)

Identification code:

14-9971-0-7-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: 00.01 Land and resource management trust fund 16 15 15

10.00 Total new obligations 16 15 15

Budgetary resources available for obligation:

obligation: 21 .40 Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 12 11 12

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 14 14 14

23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 26 25 26

23.95 Total new obligations -16 -15 -15 24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year 11 12 12

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-9971-0-7-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

estimate New budget authority (gross), detail: Mandatory: 60.26 Appropriation (trust fund) 14 14 14 Change in unpaid obligations: Unpaid obligations, start of year 72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 6 6 7

73.10 New obligations 16 15 15

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -15 -14 -14 74.40 Obligated balance, end of year 6 7 7

Outlays (gross), detail: 86.97 Outlays from new mandatory authority 8 7 7

86.98 Outlays from mandatory balances 7 7 7

87.00 Total outlays, gross 15 14 14

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 14 14 14

90.00 Outlays 16 14 14

Additional net budget authority and outlays to cover cost of fully accruing retirement 90.00 Budget authority 1 1 1 90.00 Outlays 1 1 1

Object Classification (Million $)

Identification code:

14-9971-0-7-302 2002

actual 2003request 2004

estimate

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent 3 3 3

11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1 11.9 Total personnel compensation 4 4 4

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 0 1 1 25.2 Other services 6 5 5

25.3 Other purchases of goods and services from Gov’t accounts

1 0 0

26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2

31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII -11
Identification code:

14-9971-0-7-302 2002

actual 2003

request

juduffuciuur/d 2004

estimate

32.0 Land and structures

1 1 1 99-9 Total, new obligations 16 15 15 Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-9971-0-7-302 2002

actual 2003

request 2004

estimate

Direct Programs:

Full-time equivalent employment 92 95 95 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) 65 67 67 FTE commercial (civilian) 27 28 28

Section XIII - Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XIII- 12
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

r Appropriation: Helium Fund and Operations

Activity Summary

The Helium Act Amendments of 1960, Public Law 86-777 (50

U.S.C. 167), authorized activities to provide sufficient helium to meet the current and foreseeable future needs of essential government activities. The Helium Privatization Act of 1996,

Public Law 104-273, discontinued production and sale of refined

helium. Proposed regulations are being drafted to facilitate administration and implementation of other provisions granted under 50 U.S.C. 167.

Section XIV • Helium Fund Page XIVBureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

• - ••• - .

. • - .

•

• *

• Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity 2002

Actual FTE Amount

. 2003

Estimate FTE Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

^ -

- T->v

• - Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

' -

' 2004

Budget Request FTE Amount

. '

.: 4,

! *, -

' Inc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 FTE Amount Helium Fund*

Offsetting Collections*

51 15,000

-15,000 49 22,000

-22,000

0 0 0 +3,000

-3,000 49 25,000

-25,000 0 +3,000

-3,000 OPERATING PROGRAMS:

' 49 21,000 ' '

' . * 'X- . 0 ^

0 +3,000

- 49 24,000 0+3,000

Production &

Sales 17 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0

Transmission & Storage

Operations

20 3,000 20 10,000 0 0 0 +3,000 20 13,000 0 +3,000

Administrative & Other Expenses

14 10,500 13 10,500 0 0 0 0 13 10,500 0 0

Closure 0 500 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 0 CAPITAL

INVESTMENT:

0 1,000 0 1,000

.. 0 0 0 0 ’Vv'‘v

0 1,000

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Land,

Structures, &

Equipment

0 1,000 0 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0

* These numbers represent the most current estimates, and may not necessarily match data in the MAX System

Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Activity: Helium Fund and Operations » •vV- -

Activity Summary ($000)

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:

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Actual Amount

, ; 2003

Estimate Amount

Uncontrollable &

Related Changes

(+/ -) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2004

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2003 Amount

Helium Fund 15,000 22,000 0 +3,000 25,000 3,000

Offsetting Collections -15,000 -22,000 0 -3,000 -25,000 -3,000 FTE 51 49 0 0 49 0 2004 Program Overview

In 2004, the Helium program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s

Draft Strategic Plan by providing helium requirements of essential Federal government

programs. The BLM New Mexico Field Office located in Amarillo, Texas will accomplish this objective through crude helium transmission and storage of Federal and private crude helium

via the helium storage system; the administration of the sale of crude helium (coordinated with the private helium industry so as not to disrupt the helium market); the evaluation of helium

resources; and the administration of helium extracted from Federal lands. The helium storage system ensures that excess helium produced from natural gas processing plants connected to the pipeline network is conserved for future use. Federally owned natural gas containing marketable helium reserves will be identified and contracted for sale or royalty to enhance

conservation of crude helium already in storage. The Helium Privatization Act of 1996, P.L. 104-273, significantly changed the objectives and

functions of this program. This legislation established revised guidelines for the helium program. Specifically, it directed BLM to:

. Continue the storage and transmission of crude helium

. Sell the crude helium reserve over an extended period.

. Oversee production of helium on Federal lands.

• Conduct a National Academy of Sciences study on helium issues. As of October 2001, the legislation has resulted in the reduction of personnel from 173 (in 1997)

to 49, cessation of refining functions, and initiation of orderly disposal of the excess property. Remaining severance costs, annual leave reimbursement, and environmental cleanup costs will add to the funds typically required in a normal year. These costs are expected to be variable, depending on the effects of personnel reductions and on the results of environmental assessments of the decommissioned production facilities. Divestiture of the Amarillo and Exell Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV -3
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

plant sites will be influenced, in part, on the results of the Environmental Site Assessments. Based on findings from Phase One Environmental Site Assessments, no significant environmental cost increases are expected.

In 2004, the program will continue to meet the needs of Federal customers through “inkind” crude helium sales to Federal helium suppliers and open market sales in accordance with the Helium Privatization Act of 1996. The income derived from crude helium sales, from private helium storage, and from fee sales/royalty payments for helium extracted from Federal lands will pay the full costs of the program.

In 2004, the Helium program will:

• Continue storage and transmission of crude helium.

• Administer helium fee and royalty contracts for helium extracted from gas produced on

Federal lands.

• Administer the in-kind and open market crude helium gas sale programs.

• Conduct helium resource evaluation and reserve tracking to determine the extent of helium Resources.

• Complete the disposal of helium refining-related facilities not needed for the storage and

transmission of crude helium.

Justification of 2004 Program Changes

20C)4 Program Changes

- >>

. , <v.. 2004 Program

Budget Changes

Rscjusst (+/-) Helium Fund 25,000 +3,000

($000)

Offsetting Collections -25,000 -3,000

($000) FTE 49 0

The 2004 budget request for the Helium Fund and Operations is $25,000,000 and 49 FTE, a program change of +$3,000,000 from the 2003 requested level. This change is offset by

$3,000,000 in additional collections.

In 2003 and 2004, in conjunction with private industry, there will be a new compression system

and a helium enrichment unit added to the facilities at the Cliffside Gas Field. These additions

will ensure the maximum amount of helium can be provided the most efficient and timely way

possible.

Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV -4 9
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

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2003

Enacted to Date

Uncontrollable & Related Changes

Program Changes

2004 Request FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

11.1 Full-Time Permanent 3 0 0 3

11.3 Other than Full-Time Permanent

1 0 0 1

1 1 .5 Other Personnel Compensation

0

11.9 Total Personnel Compensation

49 4 0 0 0 0 49 4

12.1 Civilian Personnel Benefits 1 0 0 1 23.3 Communications, utilities and miscellaneous charges

1 1 25.2 Other services 11 0 0 11 25.4 Operation and Maintenance

of Facilities 2 0 0 2

31.0 Equipment 1 0 0 1 32.0 Lands & Structures 2 3 5

99.9 Total Obligations 49 22 0 0 0 3 49 25 Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-4053-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Obligations by program activity: Operating program:

00.01 Production and Sales 6 6 6

00.02 Transmission and storage 2 2 2 00.03 Administrative and other expenses\ 3 3 3

00.91 Total operating program 11 11 11

Capital investment: 00.04 Land, structures and equipment 1 1 1 10.00 Total obligations 12 12 12

Section XIV • Helium Fund Page XIV -5
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-4053-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Budgetary resources available for obligation: Unobligated balance available, start of year: 21.40 Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 42 40 39

22.00 New budget authority (gross) 19 21 21 22.60 Portion applied to repay debt -10 -10 -10 23.90 Total budgetary resources available for obligations 51 51 50

23.95 1 otal new obligations -12 -12 -12 24.40 Unobligated balance available, end of year 40 39 38 New budget authority (gross), detail: Mandatory:

1 Spending authority from offsetting collections! b9.00 Offsetting collections (cash) 21 21 21

by. iu Change in uncollected customer payments from Federal sources

-2 0 0

69.90 Total new budget authority (gross) 19 21 21 Change in unpaid obligations: unpaid obligations, start of year: 72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year -6 1 0

73.10 I otal new obligations 12 12 12

73.20 Total outlays (gross) -7 -14 -13 Unpaid obligations, end of year

/4.uu Change In uncollected customer payments from Federal sources 2 0 0

74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 0 0

Outlays (gross), detail: 66.97 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 7 7

66.98 Outlays from current mandatory balances 2 7 6

87.00 Total outlays (gross) 7 14 13

Offsets: Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash) from:

Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV -6
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Identification code:

14-4053-0-2-302 2002 2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

21 21 21 Against gross budget authority only: 88.95 l-rom Federal sources: Changes in receivable and unpaid,

unfilled orders

-2 0 0

Net budget authority and outlays: 89.00 Budget authority 0 0 0

90.00 Outlays. -14 -7 -8 Object Classification (million $)

Identification code:

14-4053-0-2-302 2002

actual 2003

enacted to date ^ ...

- 2004

estimate

Reimbursable obligations:

1 1 .3 Personnel compensation: other than full-time permanent 4 4 4

11.9 Total personnel compensation 4 4 4

12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2

25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 4 4 4

31.0 Equipment 2 2 2

99.9 Total new obligations 12 12 12

Personnel Summary

Identification code:

14-4053-0-2-302

;

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actual 2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Direct Programs:

Full-time equivalent employment 51 49 49 FTE inherently governmental (civilian) [non-add] 36 35 35

F 1

commercial (civilian) [non-add] 15 14 14

Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV- 7
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

Balance Sheet (millions $) 2001

actual 2002

actual

2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate ASSETS: Federal assets 101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 43 36 26 21 Other Federal assets 802 Inventories and related properties 355 355 355 336

803 Property, plant and equipment, net 10 10 10 10 999 Total assets 408 401 391 367

LIABILITIES Federal liabilities 2102 Interest payable 1,030 1,030 1020 1010

2103 Debt 289 289 289 289

2299 Total liabilities 1,319 1,319 1,309 1,299 NET POSITION

300 Cumulative results of operations -911 -918 -918 -932 999 Total net position -911 -918 -918 -932 4999 Total liabilities and net position 408 401 391 367

Statement of Operations (millions $)

Identification code:

i 4^053a0*4,a302

2001

actual 2002

actual

2003

enacted to date 2004

estimate

Sales program: 0101 Revenue 18 15 15 15

01 02 Expense -6 -8 -8 -8 0105 Net income or loss 12 7 7 7

Section XIV - Helium Fund Page XIV -8
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

— - j-m Appropriation: Administrative Provisions

Appropriation Language Sheet

Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be

available for purchase, erection, and dismantlement of temporary structures, and alteration and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities to which the United States has title; up to $100,000 for payments, at the

discretion of the Secretary, for information or evidence

concerning violations of laws administered by the Bureau;

miscellaneous and emergency expenses of enforcement

activities authorized or approved by the Secretary and to be

accounted for solely on her certificate, not to exceed $10,000:

Provided, That notwithstanding 44 U.S.C. 501, the Bureau may, under cooperative cost-sharing and partnership arrangements

authorized by law, procure printing services from cooperators in connection with jointly produced publications for which the cooperators share the cost of printing either in cash or in services, and the Bureau determines the cooperator is capable

of meeting accepted quality standards; Provided further, That

section 28f(a) of title 30, United States Code, is amended: (1) in section 28f(a), by striking "for years 2002 through 2003" and

inserting in lieu thereof "for years 2004 through 2008"; and (2) in section 28g, by striking "and before September 30, 2003" and

inserting in lieu thereof "and before September 30, 2008".

Section XV-Administrative Provisions Page XVBureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Employee Count by Grade

(TOTAL EMPLOYEMENT)

2002

Actual 2003 Request

2004

Estimate

Executive Level V 1

A Subtotal * * A ES-5 3 3 3 ES-4 2 2 2 ES-3 4 4 4 ES-2 * 1 ES-1 8 8 8 Subtotal 19 19 19 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WLA/VS - 15 105 103 104 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 14 312 307 308 GS/GM/GG/WB/WGAA/L/WS - 13 892 878 882 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 12 1,753 1,725 1,734 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 11 2,546 2,505 2,518 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 10 299 294 296 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/Wl/WS - 9 1,374 1,352 1,360 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 8 411 404 407 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 7 1,265 1,245 1,254 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 6 707 696 699 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 5 771 759 765 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 4 408 401 405 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WL/WS - 3 184 181 183 GS/GM/GG/WB/WG/WLA/VS - 2 60 59 61 GS/GM/GG/WB/WGA/VL/WS - 1 30 30 31 Subtotal 11,136 10,957 11,006

Other Pay Schedule Systems (Ungraded) 17 17 17

Total employment (actual/projected) at end

of fiscal year 11,153 10,973 11,023

Section XV-Administrative Provisions Page XV -2
Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications

- BLM Research and Development

2004 Research and Development Activities ($000

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Conduct of R&D by

Activity

. - 2002 2003 2004 - B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay

Basic Research 0 0 0 0 0 0

Applied Research 12,010 12,010 10,738 10,738 9,145 9,145 Development 351 351 206 206 267 267 R&D Facilities 34 34 34 34 34 34 Conduct of R&D performed

by Colleges and

Universities*

[5,038] [5,038] [3,792] [3,792] [3,657] [3,657]

Indirect Costs Related to R&D Performed by Colleges and Universities*

[1,000] [1,000] [750] [750] [750] [750]

Merit Reviewed Scientific Research*

[0] [0] [0] [0] [0] [0]

Total 12,395 12,395 10,978 10,978 9,446 9,446

*Numbers inclusive in Applied Research totals listed above are estimated distribution (by percentage) of funding by R&D performers: In-house Activity (BLM, Federal and State agency partners) - 60%, private industry - 0%,

colleges-university - 40%, other non-profit - 0%

The U. S. Geological Survey serves as the primary research-science Bureau for the Department, addressing the scientific questions and research needs of the land-management

bureaus. Although the BLM works with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and other

organizations to meet its overall science needs, the BLM relies on the science capabilities within the USGS as its largest single source of scientific research support. The majority of BLM’s science needs relate to managing biological resources, which are addressed principally by the USGS’s Biological Resources Division. The USGS Geologic, Water Resources, and National Mapping Divisions, as well as the BRD, support BLM’s mineral assessment, mining-related hydrologic studies, and abandoned mine land efforts. The BLM has developed a formal Science Strategy that includes a process for identifying highpriority science needs and then meeting these needs either internally or in collaboration with science partners such as the USGS, other agency science providers, and universities. The

strategy also includes the identification and cataloging of scientific opportunities on the public

lands, such as those found within Research Natural Areas, National Conservation Areas, and

National Monuments. The BLM is currently preparing management plans for several NCAs and

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications National Monuments, which will include the identification of science opportunities and research

needs. The BLM is a founding partner in the network of Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units that have

recently been established at several of the Nation’s leading universities by a number of Federal

agencies. The BLM is increasingly making use of these CESU partnerships to meet its science needs and involve U.S. universities and colleges to a greater extent in providing sound science

for managing the public lands and resources. The BLM’s Research and Development program supports improvements in organizational effectiveness and further the long-term goal of working with partners to identify scientific information needs and then communicating these needs to research agencies, universities, and

other non-governmental organizations. The ultimate objective of the BLM Research and

Development program is to make better use of new data, information, and knowledge to improve the management of the Nation’s lands and resources. 2004 Program Overview

In 2004, the BLM expects many of its ongoing projects to continue. Establishing baselines for resources in BLM’s National Monuments and NCAs, understanding and evaluating the effects of energy development in the Rocky Mountain and Alaskan regions, improving management of western forests, control of exotic species and weeds, and restoration of shnjb-steppe and arid desert habitats will continue to be a priority. These studies are important for laying the

foundation for future management actions to protect these valuable areas. In California, long- term studies of endangered species in the San Joaquin Valley will continue. Due to variation in the annual precipitation and resulting vegetation, complications resulting from an extensive

wildfire in the study area, and the need to collect data through a cycle of “wet” and “dry” years, the cooperating agencies plan to continue data collection in the San Joaquin Valley through the

next several years. In addition, the BLM plans to study, compile, and distribute information about methods of controlling invasive or noxipus species, such as medusa-head, yellow starthistle, and knapweed. A native plant materials development program will continue in Utah and Nevada, where

collaborative studies will identify and develop methodologies for native-origin seed collection, propagation, production and storage. Seeds from native vegetation are important for use in rehabilitating habitats damaged or destroyed by fire and invasive species. Similar efforts are planned for elsewhere in the West, where projects are planned, in coordination with the U.S.D.A. National Resource Conservation Service and private seed growers, to furnish native seed, especially seed from native shrubs, forbs and some grasses, for restoration and

reclamation efforts. Attention will continue to be focused on the Great Basin, where invasive species and wildfire have severely disrupted native ecosystems and additional research is urgently needed to provide information useful in restoring damaged habitats. The newly

established Great Basin CESU is expected to help the BLM meet many of its science needs in this area.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications The Cooperative Forest Ecosystem Research project will continue in the Pacific Northwest, where the emphasis will be on understanding and promoting forest diversity and protecting

riparian and aquatic resources. Most of the research related to the Northwest Forest Plan is long-term in scope and is expected to continue for several years. In the California sequoia

forests, emphasis will be placed on conducting research and monitoring the effects of prescribed fire on this ecological system, while additional studies will gather data on important

vertebrate species within the same forest areas. New research, studies and assessments will be initiated or continued in 2004 to provide

information related to development of energy and mineral resources and how best to protect valuable hydrological resources, as well as aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats, in areas of energy and mineral development. Wyoming, Colorado, Alaska and New Mexico are likely to be

areas of focus for many of these efforts. 2002 Program Accomplishments

Although the BLM’s need for more data and information continues to increase, substantial progress was made in obtaining data and information in 2002 by the BLM, USGS, and other science partners. Highlights include:

• Continued development of GIS techniques and databases for monitoring and understanding changing resource conditions and management situations of BLM-administered lands.

• Continued development of new techniques and plant cultivars for restoring habitat damaged

by exotic invading weeds and wildfire.

• Continuation of efforts to collect new data and information on the resources of the BLM’s NCAs and National Monuments to facilitate better management and provide information needed for development of land use plans. Efforts focused on paleontology, cultural resources, plant and animals inventories, and human use.

• Continued progress in the development of a cost-effective, reversible wild horse

contraception vaccine, and continuation of efforts to understand the change in herd dynamics with vaccine use.

• Continuation of progress in studies on sage grouse and restoration of sage grouse habitat in shrub-steppe ecosystems to gain a better understanding ways to restore populations of this species and its habitats in this degraded ecological system

• Continued assessments of energy and mineral resources, and research into techniques to minimize negative effects on other natural resources during exploration and development

• Development of a prototype strategy for obtaining existing information on regional resource

conditions, integrating data from various agencies and sources, evaluating data quality and

converting regional information into a format useful to managers on the Colorado Plateau

• Continued ecological studies directed at better implementation of forest ecosystem based management in the Oregon Coast Range and the forested areas covered by the Northwest

Forest Plan. The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provided a final report on its effort to develop a remote sensing platform to help the BLM determine and evaluate the impacts

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications focused on providing new scientific information to help the BLM to manage the pubiclands and

resources more effectively. Examples include: understanding the geology of coalbed natural gas extraction and the environmental impacts to water, wetlands and other resources during gas development; successfully completing the assessment of undiscovered technically recoverable oil and natural gas resources in five priority U.S. basins to satisfy the requirement of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 2000; assessment of land use and water-quality issues from naturally occurring toxicants such as selenium and salinity in Mancos shale landscapes of western Colorado; identifying and evaluating data availability in central Colorado

for planning and land use decision making; continuing integrated studies of climate variability,

soil and geomorphic processes, and ecosystem structure and function on the Colorado Plateaucontinuing geophysical work and mineral assessments in Alaska and completing the cataloging

of the minerals-related library collection at the DOI research library facility in Alaska; continuing a multi-disciplinary study of mercury contamination of water, sediment and biota on the western

slope of the Sierra Nevada of California resulting from gold recovery operations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and investigating the persistence and toxicity of millions of liters of

fire retardant chemicals applied to wildfires each year in the U.S. The BLM is especially concerned about the environment of two arid western ecosystems where

it has major management responsibilities: the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem in the

Intermountain West and the desert ecosystems in the desert Southwest. More than 350

species of plants and animals depend upon the sagebrush ecosystem for all or part of their existence, including the seriously declining sage grouse. In 2002, the USGS and BLM

continued ecological investigations of sage grouse and other important species in this ecosystem to help the BLM understand and address problems resulting from conversion of lands to agriculture, the introduction of non-native invasive species, livestock grazing, fire and

habitat fragmentation. In the Mojave Desert, the USGS Recoverability and Vulnerability of Desert Ecosystems Project continued to provide land managers with the scientific understanding needed to conserve and restore threatened desert landscapes. Full recovery of the most sensitive species in the Mojave has been estimated to possibly take as long as two

thousand years, so it is critical that BLM conserve and protect existing fragile resources. Other examples of research accomplishments in 2002 include continued progress in work

related to the Northwest Forest Plan research and monitoring effort, as well as continued development of the Cooperative Forest Ecosystem Research program and development of a

Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling System to research issues relevant to implementing

forest ecosystem based management specifically in the Oregon Coast Range. 2003 Program Performance Estimates

In 2003, the BLM will focus its research and development efforts towards:

• Research will continue on many of the projects that were ongoing in 2002, including Northwest forest research, studies of noxious weeds, vegetation diversity restoration, relationships of cattle grazing and vegetation and soils, desert tortoise biology, wild horse

biology, and numerous other projects.

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• The USGS is continuing studies on native grasslands and managed rangelands to quantify ecosystem condition, determine rare plant patterns, appraise species richness, and identify areas of native plant diversity. Studies will continue on understanding decreased nutritional content of plants, reduced diversity and productivity of native species, decreased water

availability, diminished soil microbial populations, and accelerated rates of soil-surface erosion in desert and arid ecosystems. The National Gap Analysis program continues to update land cover data, animal distribution models, and all other related data in the southwestern U.S. Fire ecology research continues and is focused on understanding the

effects of wildland fire on wildlife habitat and ecosystem structure, function, sustainability and restoration. Also continuing is an ongoing multi-scale, integrative program for mapping

infestations and accurately monitoring the spread of noxious or invasive plants (i.e., weeds)

on rangelands, improving methods for predicting areas most vulnerable to invasions, and

assessing the effects of management practices and natural disturbances on invasions. The USGS is assessing the effects of weed invasions on ecosystems and native species, and

providing improved methods for reducing the adverse impacts of invasive weeds and for restoring public range lands affected by weed invasions. The U.S.D.A. Agricultural Research Service is also working in coordination with the BLM on invasive plants problems,

with emphasis on developing and using biological controls on noxious and invasive weeds.

• Other areas where the USGS is continuing to assist the BLM in 2003 include mapping and assessment of oil, gas, coal and geothermal resources. These efforts will assist the BLM in

its efforts to continue development of these energy resources with minimal effects on the environment and other natural resources. The USGS continues cooperation with the BLM

to monitor and evaluate landslide hazards at sites in California, Colorado and Washington. The USGS also is continuing research efforts on wild horses, working to refine multiple year

contraception vaccines, focus on population modeling, and determine behavioral aspects of contraception on herd dynamics.

• In Alaska, the U. S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory continues working with the BLM to monitor and study the long-term (20+ years) effects of wildfire on

tundra soils and vegetation. These studies will be used to support Federal fire management

decisions and policy-making on Federal lands. A major program, beginning in 2003, will assess the status and evaluate possible effects of oil and gas development on sensitive species in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska on Alaska’s North Slope. Among the species of particular interest are caribou, polar bears, birds of prey, yellow-billed loons, swans, geese and other waterfowl, and fish. The effects of development on Native subsistence activities will also be evaluated.

• Studies of the effects of human-caused disturbance on marbled murrelets in California’s Headwaters Forest and the effects of livestock grazing on a community of species at-risk of

extinction in the San Joaquin Valley are being continued. Studies also continue to assess

the feasibility of control of medusa-head, a weed species causing rapid deterioration of vast areas of land managed by the BLM in California and elsewhere. Also in California, the BLM

is cooperating with the U.S. Forest Service to study the ecology of sequoia groves and to gather data for use in developing strategies to apply prescribed fire as a means to maintain

giant sequoia grove health while reducing fuel hazards.

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Bureau of Land Management 2004 Budget Justifications Work on the juniper invasion of shrub-steppe ecosystems is progressing in the northern Great Basin and Pacific Northwest. Past management treatments of pinyon-juniper woodlands on the Colorado Plateau are being inventoried and evaluated. In addition, a

four-year study of symbiotic relationships between soil mycorrhizae and vegetative communities and the importance of this relationship to the success of ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation efforts is beginning in 2003 in Utah.

• The U.S. Forest Service continues to work with the BLM on a number of programs related to the BLM’s forest management responsibilities. In California, the Case Mountain Giant Sequoia Study includes an integrated resources inventory to determine stand density

under-story, vegetation composition, dead trees and downed material, fuel loading and

hydrological parameters in the study area. Data will be used to develop strategies to apply

prescribed fire as a means to maintain giant sequoia grove health while reducing fuel hazards. In the Pacific Northwest, work continues on the Cooperative Forest Ecosystem

Research program; the emphasis is on conifer and hardwood tree improvement and on

forest diseases (e.g., Swiss needle cast, sudden oak disease, etc.).

• A significant research program continues in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. Many of the GSENM studies are being done in cooperation

with other Federal agencies such as the USGS and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources

Conservation Service, with Utah agencies, and with universities and colleges. Studies are

focusing on developing sustainable grazing and livestock management techniques

compatible with the area’s arid environment; characterization of the area’s hydrology;

monitoring changes in terrestrial and aquatic insects and invertebrates related to cessation

of grazing in the Escalante River corridor; studies of endemic bees; inventories of archaeological sites, flora, fauna, and invertebrates; and baseline paleontology evaluations.

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