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B||nf2L"l|l The United States DUIIIlU I Department of the Interior JUSTIFICATIONS

and Performance Information

Fiscal Year 2007

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Table of Contents

I. General Statement

Highlights of the BLM's 2007 Budget Request

Overview of the BLM’s 2007 Funding Request

Overview of the BLM’s Request by Strategic Plan Mission Goal BLM’s increasingly Important Role in the Changing West

Meeting the Public Demand - BLM’s Four Priority Areas Summary of Budget Provisions The Budget and the Strategic Plan Mission Goal 1 : Resource Protection Mission Goal 2: Resource Use

Mission Goal 3: Recreation

Mission Goal 4: Serving Communities The President’s Management Agenda

Strategic Management of Human Capital Competitive Sourcing

Improving Financial Performance Expanding Electronic Government

Asset Management

Research & Development

Budget and Performance Integration BLM’s Implementation of the Program Assessment Rating Tool Congressional Directives Cross-Cutting Programs, and Programs of Special Interest Renewable Energy Production The BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System

National Monitoring Strategy ADR / Conflict Prevention Program

Native Plant Materials Development Program

Challenge Cost Share Program

BLM’s Appropriation Structure

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Budget at a Glance I -83 General Statement Attachments Employee Count by Grade

Funding Changes from 2006 to 2007 by Mission Goai Summary of 2007 Budget Request by Mission Goal ... Summary of Bureau Appropriations Table of Organization

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li. Collections BLM Collections in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 2007 Coliections

HI- Appropriation: Management of Lands and Resources...

Appropriation Language Sheet

Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes

Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Soil, Water, and Air Management.

Subactivity: Rangeland Management HI .40

Subactivity: Public Domain Forest Management m -49

Subactivity: Riparian Management HI _ 58

Subactivity: Cultural Resources Management Hi - 64

Subactivity: Wild Horse & Burro Management Hi - 78

Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management HI - 86

Subactivity: Wildlife Management Ill . 88

Subactivity: Fisheries Management Ill _ 96

Activity: Threatened and Endangered Species Management ill - 104

Activity: Recreation Management Ill - 112

Subactivity: Wilderness Management HI - 114

Subactivity: Recreation Resources Management ||| - 126

Activity: Energy and Minerals Management Ill - 140

Subactivity: Oil and Gas Management Ill - 142

Subactivity: Coal Management HI - 159

Subactivity: Other Mineral Resources Ill - 166

Activity: Alaska Minerals HI . 174

Activity: Realty and Ownership Management Ill - 179

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance and Lands ||| - 1 82

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey Ill - 191

Subactivity: Lands and Realty Management HI - 200

Activity: Communication Site Management Ill - 212

Activity: Resource Protection & Maintenance Ill - 216

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning Ill - 217

Subactivity: Resource Protection & Law Enforcement Ill - 228

Subactivity: Hazardous Materials Management Ill - 237

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance Ill - 246

Subactivity: Operations HI - 248

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance Ill - 251

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance Ill - 256

Activity: Challenge Cost Share Hi - 268

Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support Ill - 274

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations Ill - 286

Subactivity: Administrative Support Hi - 306

Subactivity: Bureau-wide Fixed Costs Ill - 316

Activity: Mining Law Administration m . 3-19

Activity: Land and Resource Information Systems Ill - 327

Budget Schedules HI - 335

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IV. The National Fire Plan IV

V. Appropriation: Construction

Appropriation Language Sheet

Appropriation Language Citations Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Activity: Construction Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget Schedules

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VI. Appropriation: Land Acquisition Appropriation Language Sheet

Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Justification of Fixed Cost Changes

Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Acquisition Management

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments

Subactivity: Emergencies and Inholdings Budget Schedules

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VII. Appropriation: Oregon and California Grant Lands

Appropriation Language Sheet

Appropriation Language Citations Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes

Appropriation Description

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Operations

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Western Oregon Forest Management

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development

Subactivity: Other Forest Resources Management

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning

Activity: Western Oregon Information Systems Operations & Maintenance Budget Schedules

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VIII. Appropriation: Range Improvements

Appropriation Language Sheet

Appropriation Language Citations. Authorizations Summary Of Requirements

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

Appropriation Language Sheet

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Appropriation: Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures (Indefinite) IX -4

Budget Schedules IX - ft X. Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payment

Appropriation Language Sheet

Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payments 2005 Payments of BLM Receipts to States & Counties Budget Budget Schedules

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XI. Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

Appropriation Language Sheet

Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

Budget Schedules

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XII. Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds

Appropriation Language Sheet ........ ..7... Appropriation Language Citations Authorizations Summary of Requirements

Activity: Current Land and Resource Management Trust Fund..

Activity: Permanent Land & Resource Management Trust Fund

Budget Schedules

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XIII. Appropriation: Helium Fund and Operations

Activity Summary

Summary of Requirements

Activity: Helium Fund and Operations Budget Schedules

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Section I - General Statement Page I -
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Bureau

of Land Management

lo enhance the quality ot life for all drums i h rough

the balanced stewardship ot America's public lands and resources.

in sustain lhr health, diversity, and productivity ot the public Linds lor rlic use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Our Mission

lo serve with honesty, integrity, accountability,

respect, courage, and tommitmcnt to make

a difference.

To improve die health and productivity of die land

ui support the B1.M tnohipli uve mission Our Priorities

To cultivate community-based e, mseivation,

citfacn-cenrcivti stewardship, ami partnership through consultation, cooperation, and

communication.

hi respect, value, and support our employees,

giving them resources and opportunities to succeed.

lo pursue excellence in business practices, improve accountability to our stakeholders, and deliver better service to our customers.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Highlights of the

FY 2007 BLM Request

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for the multiple use management,

protection, and development of a full range of natural resources, including minerals, timber, rangeland, fish and wildlife habitat, and wilderness on about 261 million acres of the Nation's

public lands and for management of 700 million acres of Federally-owned subsurface mineral

rights. The Bureau is the second largest supplier of public outdoor recreation in the Western

United States. Under the multiple-use concept, the Bureau administers more than 18,000 grazing permits and

leases and nearly 13 million livestock animal unit months on 214 million acres of public rangeland. BLM manages rangelands and facilities for 56,000 wild horses and burros. The 261

million acres of public land administered by BLM includes over 117,000 miles of fisheries

habitat. Grazing receipts are estimated to be about $12.2 million in fiscal year 2007, the same

as the estimate for fiscal year 2006 with actual receipts of $1 1 .8 million in fiscal year 2005.

In 2007, BLM’s onshore mineral leasing activities will generate an estimated $4.5 billion in receipts from royalties, bonuses and rentals that are collected by the Minerals Management

Service. The Bureau also administers about 55 million acres of commercial forests and

woodlands through the “Management of Lands and Resources” and “Oregon and California Grant Lands” appropriations. Timber receipts (including salvage) are estimated to be $55.4

million in fiscal year 2007 compared to estimated receipts of $33.0 million in fiscal year 2006

and actual receipts of $13.5 million in fiscal year 2005. The Bureau has an active program of

soil and watershed management on 175 million acres in the lower 48 States and 86 million acres in Alaska. Practices such as revegetation, protective fencing, and water development are designed to conserve, enhance, and develop public land, soil, and watershed resources. The

Bureau is also responsible for fire protection on the public lands and on all Department of the

Interior managed lands in Alaska, and for the suppression of wildfires on the public lands in Alaska and the western States.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Overview of the BLM’s 2007 Funding Request

The 2007 President’s Budget request for the BLM is $1.0 billion in current

appropriations, not including the Wildland Fire account, an increase of $4.4 million over

the 2006 enacted level. With the Wildland Fire account included, the request is $1.8

billion, an increase of $18.7 million. The Wildland Fire account is used to fund fire operations of the BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Allocation of these funds between these bureaus is discussed

in the Wildland Fire chapter of this volume. OVERVIEW OF 2007 BUDGET REQUEST - w/o Wildland Fire

(Dollars in Thousands)

Budget

Authority 2005Actual 2006Enacted 2007

Request

2007 Request Change from 2006

Current Permanent

Total FTEs

1,002,157

1,427,088 2,429,245

8,194

998,859

1,104,280 2,103,139

8,135

1,003,300

1,050,835 2,054,135

8,144

Amount

4,441 -53,445

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Percent 0.4%

-4.8% -2.3% 0.1% OVERVIEW OF 2007 BUDGET REQUEST - with Wildland Fire

(Dollars in Thousands)

Budget

Authority 2005

Actual 2006Enacted 2007

Request

2007 Request Change from 2006

Current Permanent

Total FTEs

1,833,452

1,427,088 3,260,540 10,958

1,754,145

1,104,280 2,858,425

10,852

1,772,860 1,050,835 2,823,695

10,784

Amount

18,715

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-34,730

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Percent 1.1%

-4.8% -1.2%

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Major increases in the BLM’s 2007 budget request include $25.4 million to facilitate domestic

energy development, consistent with the goals of the recently enacted Energy Policy Act, and to address energy needs on the North Slope of Alaska. The request also includes an increase of $3.0 million to increase timber production in Western Oregon, and a $3.0 million increase to enhance BLM’s capability to protect its nationally renowned cultural and natural heritage resources. The request total also includes an increase of $21.56 million for uncontrollable costs

to avoid loss of current performance capabilities. These high priority funding increases are partially offset by reductions to lower priority programs

and activities, including a decrease of $10,011 million that reduces or eliminates many 2006

one-time Congressional funding increases. The budget does not request appropriations for the Range Improvement Fund. Instead, a legislative proposal will be submitted to amend the Federal Land Policy Management Act so that all grazing fees are deposited in the general fund

of the Treasury for general deficit reduction.

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Each funding changes is summarized in the table below and discussed in more detail later in this section and in the specific subactivity chapters. Request component Funding Amount

Increases Enerqy Initiatives (total of $25.4 million) Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas Development $12,400 Energy Permitting at Non-Pilot Offices $9,244

Oil Shale Leasing $3,300 Gas Hydrate $425

Forest Management $3,000

Cultural Resource Enhancement Initiative $3,000 Law Enforcement $720

Wildland Fire Management, Suppression Operations * $26,320

Departmental Land Resource Information System $720

Departmental Working Capital Fund $1,050

Indian Settlement Funding $200

Land Acquisition Program (including Emergencies & Hardships) $845

Increase for Uncontrollable Costs $15,927 Decreases

Information Technology Reduction $9,391 Program Oversight & Admin, at Ntl Centers & Washington

Offices $2,500 One-time Congressional Additions $10,011

Wilderness Management Program $500

Alaska Minerals Program $2,262 Abandoned Mines Program $1,000

Alaska Conveyance Program $5,000

Wildland Fire Management * Hazardous Fuels Reduction $10,000

State and Local Fire Assistance $9,852

Construction Proqram $5,274

Acquisition Management $732 Range Improvements Program $10,000

* These are Departmental figures and not broken down to the Bureau level by the Office of Wildland Fire Coordination Overview of BLM’s Request by Strategic Plan Mission Goal

The complexity of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) multiple-use responsibilities is illustrated by the distribution of funding across each of the four mission areas identified in the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) 2003-2008 Strategic Plan. In 2007, the BLM is requesting $1,003 million appropriated funds (not including Wildland Fire) to support the following DOI

mission goals: Resource Protection ($281 million), Resource Use ($326 million), Recreation

($78 million), and Serving Communities ($318 million). In addition to supporting the DOI’s

mission goals, funding will support the Bureau’s mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and

productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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(not including Wildland Fire)

$ in thousands

$1,200,000 $ 1 , 000,000 $800,000

Serving Communities

Recreation

El Resource Use

$0 Resource Protection 2005 Enacted* 2006 Enacted 2007 Request

BLM’s Increasingly Important Role in the Changing West

The BLM manages more land than any other Federal agency. Most of the country’s BLM- managed public land is located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. These lands, once

remote, now provide the growing communities of the West with the natural resources and open

space that give the region much of its character. The populations of the West are growing,

creating new and expanded demands on the public lands, and increasing the breadth of the BLM’s constituent and customer base. These demands range from traditional uses of public lands to newer ones like recreation and management of cultural and natural heritage resources. The public is using BLM-managed public land for a wide array of purposes, including recreation

opportunities and visitor services, oil and gas production, timber resources, and grazing. The 2007 budget request demonstrates the BLM’s commitment to multiple use management

and fiscal responsibility by carefully focusing on key national priorities for the Administration and

ensuring that the Nation receives a good return on its investments. Guided by BLM’s core

mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and

enjoyment of present and future generations, the BLM will focus on four priority areas, while emphasizing management excellence in all programs and activities.

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Meeting the Public Demand - BLM’s Four Priority Areas

Over the next three years, the BLM will focus on delivering services in four priority areas, plus focus on management excellence in all programs and activities. The four priority areas are

I. Contributing to Domestic Energy Supply.

II. Managing Rangelands and Forests to Achieve Healthy, Productive Watersheds.

III. Improving Dispersed Recreational Opportunities.

IV. Protecting Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources. These priorities were developed consistent with the Department’s Strategic Plan. Each of these

priorities is discussed below.

I. Contributing to Domestic Energy Supply - Meeting the Energy Challenge

Recent natural disasters and rising gasoline prices have reminded Americans how dependent we are on reliable supplies of energy. Beyond the impact from these events, the United States faces an ever-widening gap between its production and consumption of energy, a gap that, if not closed, poses long-term risks to the U.S. economy and to America’s national security.

In response to this challenge, President Bush

developed a National Energy Policy that led to enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This legislation, signed into law on August 8,

will help improve America’s future energy

security by promoting dependable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy production

while reducing U.S. dependence on foreign

oil. The new law also encourages energy

conservation and efficiency through tax

incentives, technological innovation, and the expanded use of alternative and renewable

forms of energy, such as wind, geothermal, and biomass.

Contributing to the domestic energy supply, through implementation of the Energy Policy

Act, President’s National Energy Policy, and

other initiatives, is one of the BLM’s highest

priorities. BLM will implement this priority through base funds, a requested funding increase of $25.4 million, and an estimated $20.0 million BLM will receive from rental receipts, to be used

for processing oil and gas permits in certain BLM offices. The Role of Federal Lands In Meeting the Nation’s Energy Needs: Federal lands and

waters, which account for about 30 percent of America’s energy production, are a critical part of the effort to meet the nation’s energy needs. This is made clear by a detailed inventory of Federal lands in five key Western geographic basins, which found that these iands contain

nearly 140 trillion cubic feet of natural gas - enough to heat more than 55 million homes for

Drilling rigs, as depicted above, are components of onsite drilling that BLM must oversee. BLM works with oil and gas companies to ensure that rigs are well maintained and meet environmental regulations.

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nearly 30 years. This same inventory, conducted by the Interior and Energy Departments under

the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) of 2000, estimated that these same lands

contain about 68 percent of all undiscovered U.S. oil resources and 74 percent of undiscovered

natural gas resources. BLM-managed public lands also provide coal, minerals, and alternative energy sources such as wind, geothermal and biomass resources. BLM recently completed a programmatic Environmental Impact Statement analyzing possible wind energy production

areas, which should expedite the authorization process for wind energy facilities on BLM- managed public lands. BLM and other Federal agencies are conducting research and

determining the possibility of production of energy from unconventional resources such as gas

hydrates and oil shale. The Role of the BLM in Implementing the Energy Policy Act: The Bureau of Land Management, as the manager of more public land than any other Federal agency, plays a key

role in implementing the Energy Policy Act and the President’s National Energy Policy. In managing this public land - 261 million surface acres and 700 million sub-surface acres of mineral estate - the BLM provides for multiple uses of the land, including energy development. The BLM also ensures that activities on the public lands are conducted in a manner that minimizes impacts on the environment. In the case of oil and gas exploration and development,

less than one percent of the land managed by the BLM experiences surface disturbance from oil and gas activity. As it implements the Energy Policy Act, which calls for the BLM to process oil and gas and other energy project permits in a more efficient manner, the Bureau will continue to protect the land by

carrying out thorough environmental reviews and analyses of these projects. These reviews will be conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the BLM’s

land-use plans, which the Bureau develops and updates through a process that involves and

encourages public participation. The Energy Policy Act does not change the requirements of the Endangered Species Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act, or the Clean Air Act. To ensure an effective and orderly implementation of the Energy Policy Act, the BLM has

established a team of agency professionals to identify issues and tasks related to the implementation effort. This team will help the BLM achieve its goal of implementing the Energy

Policy Act in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission, which is to ensure the health and

productivity of the public lands for current and future generations of Americans. Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas Development: The most promising area for significant new

oil discoveries and dramatic gains in domestic production in the United States is the Alaska

North Slope, including the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and the Arctic National

Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that there is a 95 percent

probability that at least 5.7 billion barrels of technically recoverable undiscovered oil are in the ANWR coastal plain; that there is a 5 percent probability of at least 16 billion barrels; and that the mean or expected value is 10.36 billion barrels of technically recoverable undiscovered oil. The 2007 President’s budget request assumes that Congress will enact legislation in 2006 to open ANWR to energy exploration and development, with a first lease sale held in 2008 and a second in 2010. The budget estimates that these two lease sales will generate a combined $8

billion in bonus revenues, including $7 billion from the 2008 lease sale. The 2007 budget request includes an increase of $12.4 million for Alaska North Slope energy

activities. These funds will support the preparation and implementation of an ANWR leasing program, enable BLM to effectively manage the anticipated increased energy development

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activities in the NPR-A, and allow BLM to remediate old, abandoned energy-related

infrastructure that poses a threat to the Arctic environment. The additional funds will support such ANWR requirements as preparation of an environmental impact statement, data

acquisition, and lease administration. Leasing, development, and exploration activities and

workload are expected to increase in the NPR-A with the recent completion and approval of a resource management plan amendment for the northeast corner of the NPR-A. The amendment will guide leasing, exploration, and development in the Petroleum Reserve for the next ten to twenty years using lease stipulations and required operating procedures similar to those adopted for the adjacent northwest area of the Petroleum Reserve in 2004. The BLM will also continue coordination activities with the State of Alaska and the Canadian government

concerning a North Slope natural gas pipeline. As in the lower-48, the Administration is committed to ensuring that North Slope energy development is conducted in an environmentally sound manner. Given the unique and valuable

natural resources of the Alaska North Slope, BLM will look for opportunities to strengthen and

leverage its capabilities for effective environmental protection. In 2007, the BLM will continue to support the North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI). The NSSI, which is authorized in Section 348

of the Energy Policy Act, will guide inventory, monitoring, and research efforts at the Federal,

State, and local levels in support of resource management on the North Slope. Its mission is to enhance the quality and quantity of the scientific data available for aquatic, terrestrial, and

marine environments on the North Slope and make this information available to decision makers, agencies, industry, and the public. It will direct and facilitate a coordinated approach to information gathering and analysis. The NSSI members include BLM, the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Minerals Management Service, National Marine Fisheries

Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, and the North Slope

Borough. The NSSI research and monitoring projects will enhance the ability to manage North Slope development so that it does not jeopardize the region’s ecology and wildlife. With the increased funds requested for the North Slope, BLM will continue to respond to the

potential environmental damage associated with Interior legacy wells in the NPR-A. The BLM

began addressing this problem in 2004. In response to the emergency situation created by

accelerated coastal erosion in the vicinity of the J.W. Dalton well, in 2005 the Department

transferred $7.5 million using the Secretary’s emergency borrowing authority, combining it with $1.5 million in deferred maintenance funding, to plug the Dalton well and dispose of its reserve

its. The BLM also began assessments and characterizations of other sites at risk of inundation

in the area, and is developing a systematic

plan to direct the monitoring, maintenance, and response needs of the dozens of other legacy wells and infrastructure sites in the NPR-A that are threatened by river, lake, and ocean shoreline erosion. The studies and

long-term plan will be completed in 2006.

Potential work in 2007 includes completing

the disposal of the Dalton reserve pit, plugging abandoned wells at two other

locations, and properly disposing of landfill and reserve pit contents in the area.

APD's Received, Processed, and

pending 2004-2007

Pending and new

APD's received c APDs Processed

Total Pending at end of year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Year

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Processing Applications for Permits to Drill (APD) and Related Activities: The BLM will continue to prioritize expeditious processing of APDs, and will keep working to identify and

implement improvements and cost efficiencies in the APD process. The 2007 budget proposes an increase of $9.2 million in discretionary appropriations that will help the BLM keep pace with the growing demand for APDs, which is projected to continue, reduce the number of pending APDs, and keep up with the increasing follow-up work related to inspections and monitoring.

Historically high oil and natural gas prices are driving an explosive growth in demand for energy development on public lands, as evidenced by record numbers of APDs being submitted by

industry. This demand and accompanying APD filings are projected to continue to grow. The BLM received 6,979 APDs in 2004, 8,351 in 2005, and estimates receiving 9,186 in 2006 and

10,105 in 2007. By contrast, BLM received 5,063 APDs in 2003. BLM’s capability to process APDs will jump markedly in 2006 because of the $20.2 million in additional mandatory funds made available for APD processing and related activities under

Section 365 of Energy Policy Act. The BLM currently estimates that it will process 10,326 APDs

and perform 20,382 inspections in 2006, both representing significant increases over the 2005

levels. The 2006 base capability is actually 9,916 APDs, because 410 of the APDs processed

in 2006 will be funded with funds reprogrammed late in fiscal year 2005. The 2007 requested

discretionary increases of $4.3 million for APD processing and $2.8 million for inspection and

enforcement activities will enable BLM to greatly exceed these 2006 accomplishments. BLM

currently projects that in 2007 it will process 11,984 APDs and conduct 26,188 inspections. The 2007 discretionary request also includes an increase of $2.1 million for energy monitoring

activities. The increased funding for inspections and monitoring beginning in 2006 and

increases in 2007 will maintain or strengthen BLM’s ability to safeguard the environment while accommodating increased access to these energy resources. The importance of this component of the oil and gas management program was underscored in a recent Government

Accountability Office report that concluded that BLM’s inspection and monitoring efforts have

not kept up with the accelerated pace of leasing and APD processing activity. The Administration is proposing legislation to repeal, effective September 30, 2007, the

provisions in Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that divert leasing rental receipts from the Treasury to the BLM oil and gas program and prohibit BLM from implementing APD

processing fees. During 2006 and 2007, the Administration will promulgate a new energy cost recovery rulemaking to impose APD processing fees beginning on October 1, 2007. The

rulemaking will provide for a phase-in of full cost recovery on APDs, beginning with a fee amount in 2008 that will generate an estimated $20.7 million in cost recovery revenue to fully offset the foregone Section 365 rental revenues, thereby preventing any diminution in BLM’s APD processing and related inspection and monitoring capabilities. The proposed increased

reliance on cost recoveries is consistent with the findings of previous Inspector General reports and the 2005 PART review of this program, which found that the program does not adequately charge identifiable users for costs incurred on their behalf. Oil Shale Development: Oil shale resources represent a potentially abundant energy resource

that could contribute significantly to the Nation’s domestic energy supply. In 2006, Congress added $1.0 million to the BLM budget and directed BLM to begin planning for an oil shale

leasing program. BLM is using this funding to continue a research, development, and

demonstration leasing program and begin work on the programmatic EIS that is needed as a precursor to a commercial oil shale leasing program. In recognition of the significant upside

potential benefits of oil shale to the Nation, and the level of industry interest witnessed thus far, the Department proposes to accelerate implementation of an oil shale development program

leading to a commercial leasing program by the end of 2008. The Department proposes a $3.3

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million increase, for a total program budget of $4.3 million, to enable BLM to meet this milestone. This level of funding will support a robust programmatic EIS and a dedicated program management and oversight office, commensurate with the technological challenges

involved in developing oil shale and the high level of environmental protection the Department

wishes to ensure during exploration and production. The BLM estimates that the funding provided in 2006 for the programmatic EIS and regulations

will lead to commercial leases covering 20,000 acres by late 2008. Based on the production estimates from the oil shale operations in the 1970s, this level of commercial leasing is expected to produce 200,000 barrels of oil per day, once these operations are in full production. New leases utilizing the results of the research, development, and demonstration leasing program are expected to provide additional production with fewer environmental consequences,

but these leases are not expected to be in production for at least five years. The 2007

Department of the Interior budget request also includes a $500,000 increase for USGS to determine the size, quality, and quantity of oil shale deposits in the U.S.

II. Managing Rangelands and Forests to Achieve Healthy, Productive Watersheds. BLM manages 55 million acres of forest and woodland under the principles of multiple use, sustained yield, and protection of environmental quality. Management of these lands supports

the Forest Products outcome goal. Decisions about land use for recreation, aesthetics, water

quality, and wildlife habitat, as well as timber and other forest biomass production, are made

with an emphasis toward sustaining biological diversity and the long-term health of the land. In addition, the forest lands in western Oregon are managed under the Northwest Forest Plan, which emphasizes restoration of wildlife and fisheries habitat, and a scientifically sound,

environmentally responsible, and sustainable level of timber sales. This includes thinning of young stands in Late-Successional Reserves (LSRs) to accelerate the attainment of late- successional and old-growth characteristics.

III. Improving Dispersed Recreational Opportunities. BLM continues to focus on improving dispersed recreation

opportunities. The budget request retains the funding provided by Congress in 2006 for completing travel management plans. Comprehensively managing travel by off-highway vehicles and

other means is one of BLM’s most pressing challenges, which

involves extensive public involvement, resource assessment,

inter-programmatic coordination, and active management. In 2007, BLM will continue to conduct travel management

planning, and implement travel management plans. BLM will also focus on implementing the new recreation fee authority

legislation, and enhancing partnerships and promoting good

stewardship of the public lands by recreational users.

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IV. Protecting Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources

The public lands administered by the BLM contain exceptional geologic formations; wild free- roaming horse and burro herds; wild and scenic rivers; and innumerable paleontological, archaeological, and natural history sites. The BLM is caretaker of the largest, most diverse, and most scientifically important body of heritage resources in North America. Thousands of cultural properties have been reported in surveys of BLM public lands, with an additional 4.5 million sites estimated to exist, including cliff dwellings; mines and stamp mills; immense ground and

rock alignments known as intaglios; abstract, realistic, and anthropomorphic rock art renderings; abandoned military outposts and homesteads; ghost towns; Indian and emigrant trails; and

lighthouses. These resources represent a significant part of the Nation's natural and cultural heritage. The 2007 BLM budget includes a $3.0 million initiative to improve the protection, preservation, access to, and interpretation of public land cultural resources to enhance their economic,

scientific, cultural, and educational value to all Americans. In allocating these funds, the BLM

will give priority to areas with recently completed land use plans that describe cultural resource enhancement and preservation projects. The following types of projects will be funded

with the $3.0 million increase:

. Stabilize and physically protect sites appropriate for heritage tourism,

. Increase the number of sites protected by 30 percent,

. Increase the number of sites monitored

by 25 percent,

. Increase partnerships with Indian tribes,

. Accomplish two projects to identify and

assess places of traditional cultural importance,

. Conduct two heritage tourism workshops to develop ten on-the-ground tourism venues,

leveraging BLM dollars with local tourism providers. Most of this work will be accomplished using partners and volunteers, although contractors will be used where specialized expertise is required.

Petroglyphs at Sears Point, in the Yuma Field Office, Arizona.

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Increases

• Energy Initiatives: BLM is requesting a totai increase of $25.4 million to implement the

President's National Energy Policy, the Energy Policy Act, and North Slope Alaska Energy issues. This increase is in addition to base funds, new revenues provided by the

Act, and cost recovery funds. The increase will be spent as follows: Request Component Amount ($000)

• Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas Activities +12,400

• Energy Permitting at Non-Pilot Offices +9,244

• Oil Shale Leasing +3,300

• Gas Hydrate Research +425 TOTAL, Program Changes +25,369

New Revenue Sources From Energy Policy Act: Three new revenue sources are authorized by the Energy Policy Act

o Mineral leasing rental revenues to be used only for oil and gas authorization processing in seven pilot offices named in the Act (estimated at $20.0 million in 2006

and 2007). Beginning in 2008, the Budget proposes redirecting this revenue source

to the Treasury and substituting for it revenue from APD cost recoveries,

o Geothermal revenues for implementation of the geothermal program ($2.7 million in 2006). The Budget proposes redirecting this revenue source to the Treasury

beginning in 2007, consistent with historical practice,

o Naval Petroleum Reserve-2 (Kern County, California) - Revenues from this reserve are transferred from DOE. Oil and gas lease revenues are intended to fully fund the management and remediation of the site. ($0.5 million in 2007) Cost Recovery: The Energy Policy Act prohibits BLM from implementing cost recovery

for APDs until 2014. However, the Budget proposes a legislative change that would

allow the BLM to institute cost recovery for APDs beginning in 2008. BLM estimates it will receive $1.8 million in 2007 from non-APD oil and gas cost recoveries; these cost recoveries were not altered by the Energy Policy Act. Energy Permitting : Section 362 of the Energy Policy Act requires BLM to ensure timely action on APDs, to ensure NEPA compliance, to improve consultations, to improve the management of oil and gas leasing information and to improve inspection and

enforcement. The $9.2 million request is to implement Section 362, including $4.3 million to process

1,100 additional APDs; $2.9 million to perform 1,930 additional inspections and $2.0

million to conduct needed monitoring. The funding is targeted at the BLM offices which were not designated as Pilot offices and were not provided additional funds in the Energy Policy Act. These offices, like the pilots, are experiencing sharp increases in the demand for permits. This requested new money will be supplemented by a redirection of

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$2.25 million from Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) studies within the Oil and Gas program in order to improve BLM’s inspection and enforcement program. Gas hydrates may become an important global source of clean burning natural gas. For BLM, and the State of Alaska, gas hydrates are potentially a large untapped onshore energy resource on the North Slope of Alaska. To develop a complete regional understanding of this potential energy resource, BLM and USGS have entered into a cooperative project to assess gas hydrate energy resource potential in northern Alaska. This project combines the resource assessment responsibilities of the USGS with the surface management and permitting responsibilities of the BLM. As interest in gas

hydrates continue to grow, information generated from this agreement will help guide these agencies to promote responsible development of this potential arctic energy

resource. The Budget request includes $425,000 for the BLM to participate in this effort with the USGS.

Oil Shale: BLM plans to use the $3.3 million requested increase, together with base

funding of $1.0 million, to manage its oil shale research and development leasing program, to complete a major oil shale programmatic EIS and to take the initial steps

leading to a commercial leasing program. Alaska North Slope : The proposal includes a request for an additional $12.4 million to support the exploration and development of energy located on Alaska’s North Slope and

to respond to environmental risks associated with government owned legacy wells in the

area. The budget assumes that Congress will authorize development of ANWR in 2006.

If authorized, the request would be used to prepare an EIS and take steps leading to exploration and development in ANWR. The budget assumes that ANWR lease sales would be held in 2008 and 2010, with a total of $8.0 billion in bonus bids received from

these two sales. EPCA: The request also includes a re-direction of $2.25 million base funds from EPCA

studies into inspections and enforcement. This redirection of funding will allow BLM to perform an additional 1 ,500 inspections. Other BLM programs also support Energy Policy Act initiatives. For instance, to advance the goals of the Energy Policy Act and the National Fire Plan, through its Public Domain Forest Management program, the BLM is furthering biomass utilization. The

Bureau is offering to industries more biomass from forestry and other projects. Projects are focused in areas that have the greatest potential for woody biomass utilization. In Idaho, in cooperation with other agencies and Renewable Energy of Idaho, BLM is preparing to make available biomass to a new 19 megawatt biomass plant in the City of Emmett. By-products from restoring BLM juniper woodlands and forest lands in southeast Idaho will supply this new plant.

• Forest Management: The budget request includes a request of $3.0 million for the Oregon and California forestry program. The focus will be on increasing the volume of timber offered for sale in order to meet the requirements of the settlement agreement in AFRC v. Clark litigation.

. Cultural Resources Enhancement Initiative: The budget request includes a request

for $3.0 million for a major cultural resource enhancement initiative in 2007, called

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“Enduring Legacy”. The initiative will enable BLM to increase and expand such activities as site stabilization, monitoring, and interpretation.

. Law Enforcement: The budget request includes a $720,000 increase for the law enforcement program consistent with the Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES) recommendations to support and fund 6 State Staff Ranger positions. These six positions will complete the Bureau’s law enforcement reorganization plan that resulted from the Secretary of the Interior’s 2002 Law Enforcement Directives. These positions

will result in better coordination of law enforcement efforts between other federal, state and local agencies, as well as with Field Office Managers responsible for Ranger

supervision. The request includes a reduction of a 2006 Congressional add-on of $1.2

million for law enforcement in specified NLCS units.

• Departmental Working Capital Fund: The BLM is requesting an increase of $1,050,000 in additional funding for the Departmental Working Capital Fund. This funding increase is for the bureau’s share of costs for enterprise systems and services.

• Wildland Fire Management: The budget request includes a $26.3 million increase for Suppression Operations which will enable the program to respond to an average level of wildland fire guided by actual costs of the most recent ten years.

• Indian Settlement Funding: The budget request includes $200,000 to implement a

portion of the land and water claim settlement with the Nez Perce Tribe. As part of the

settlement, BLM is required to make a payment of $200,000 to local governments.

. Land Acquisition: The budget includes $8.7 million for land acquisition, an increase of $1 13,000 from the 2006 enacted level. This will fund eight projects in six states.

Decreases:

• Information Technology Reduction: Information Technology Reduction: The budget

request includes a reduction of $9.4 million for IT investments, and an increase of $1.0

million, to be used for BLM’s support of the Department’s Land and Resource Management System (DLRM). The net reduction will be $8.4 million. Of the net

reduction, a reduction of $2.3 million will be the result of reducing enhancements and

upgrades of systems that will eventually be replaced through Department-wide systems, such as the DLRM. For example, some functions of the Rangeland Improvement

Project system will be covered by DLRM, and BLM will reduce some Operations &

Maintenance (O&M) costs in 2007. A reduction of $4.5 million will be possible through changes to infrastructure projects. New updated technology in the areas of Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Software engineering, Narrowband radios and Messaging & Collaboration has

enabled the BLM to consolidate these projects into the Departmental system services. The consolidation of these LAN, WAN, Narrowband radios and Messaging &

Collaboration projects have created greater opportunities for cost efficiencies to the Bureau and Department of the Interior. Therefore, the $4,548 million in reductions

reflect improved service and cost effectiveness through new technology.

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Integration of the Departmental Architecture and the Capital Planning functionality through the electronic Capital Planning and Investment Process (eCPIC) is underway, and therefore some Bureau Architecture and Capital Planning processes can become

aligned with the Departmental Architecture and Capital Planning Process. BLM

proposes to reduce architecture and capital planning funding in 2007 because more of these tasks are handled by the Department. This reduction of $500,000 translates into cost savings and efficiencies by eliminating redundant systems and services that are provided by the Department. These reductions are taken from the Information System Operations, Land and Resource Information System, and other subactivities that contribute to these IT systems.

In 2007, the Information Technology program will evaluate the overall IT program, and

look for opportunities to institute process improvements to all areas of the IT program. These process improvement assessments along with cost saving and efficiencies from

the $8.4 million in spending reductions will form a baseline for future improvements to the IT program. Performance standards, measures, and program evaluation

specifications, will also be a baseline for future improvement to the IT program.

• Program Oversight & Administration: The budget request includes a $2.5 million reduction in program oversight and administration in the Washington Offices and

National Centers. In 2007, BLM will reduce funding in Washington Offices through

position management and other efficiencies. In order to achieve additional cost savings, the BLM is in the final stages of reviewing functions in the National Service Centers, which provide technical services to the State, Field and Washington offices. Through

the review, BLM is evaluating a realignment of technical support functions. BLM expects

to implement many of these changes in the third and fourth quarter of 2006, and expects

to realize cost savings of at least $2.5 million in 2007.

• One-Time Congressional Additions: The budget proposes a total reduction of $10.01 1 million for various one-time Congressional add-ons.

. Wilderness Management Program: The budget proposal reduces the Wilderness Management program by $500,000. Deferring boundary surveys of wilderness areas

will account for approximately one-half this reduction. Reductions in funding for training and wilderness monitoring will account for the balance of the reduction.

• Alaska Minerals Program: The budget proposes elimination of the Alaska Minerals program, a $2.3 million reduction, as the mineral survey function is more appropriate for State and other entities.

• Abandoned Mine Lands Program: The budget proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in the Abandoned Mine Lands program, leaving $9.0 million for high priority projects.

• Alaska Conveyance Program: The budget proposes a decrease of $5.0 million to the Alaska Conveyance program, partially reducing a 2006 program increase. The

requested funding level will be consistent with the request in the 2006 President’s budget request.

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• Wildland Fire Management: The budget proposes a $10.0 million reduction for Hazardous fuels reduction projects, however available funding will be directed to the highest priority mitigation activities and treatments. The budget also proposes a $9.9

million reduction for the Rural Fire Assistance program. The overall Wildland Fire Management program will instead focus on supporting the most important critical priorities - wildland fire preparedness, fire suppression funding, and hazardous fuels reduction.

. Construction Program: The budget includes $6.5 million for the Construction program,

the same as the 2006 request and $5.3 million less than the 2006 enacted. The request

will fund 12 projects.

• Acquisition Management - The 2007 budget request is $1,567,000, a decrease of $732,000, which is due to the reduction of the number of land purchase proposals and

fewer parcels associated with each proposal, submitted in the President’s Budget.

• Elimination of Range Improvements Fund: The request does not include a request

for an appropriation from the Range Improvement Fund. The Administration will submit

legislation to amend the Federal Land Policy Management Act to direct that the 50

percent of grazing fee receipts currently deposited in the Range Improvement fund (i.e., the Federal share of such receipts), be deposited in the general fund of Treasury for

deficit reduction. The budget assumes that grazing regulations to be promulgated in 2006 will provide that the BLM and a grazing permittee or lessee (or other cooperating

party) will share title to future range improvements - permanent structures such as

fences, wells, or pipelines - if they are constructed under what is known as a Cooperative Range Improvement Agreement, as was allowed prior to 1995. The

regulations should encourage grazing permittees to take on more of the cost of constructing range improvement projects. Other Budget Changes:

. Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: The Administration will propose legislation

to amend BLM’s land sale authority under the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA). The legislation will both expand the public lands available for disposal under FLTFA and change the distribution of the proceeds of those sales. Under the Act, BLM

is currently limited to selling lands identified for disposal in land-use plans that were in effect prior to the enactment of FLTFA, and makes the proceeds available for the

acquisition of other non-federal lands within specially-designated areas such as national parks, refuges, and monuments. The 2007 budget proposes to amend FLTFA to: allow BLM to use updated management plans to identify areas suitable for disposal; allow a

portion of the receipts to be used by BLM for restoration projects; return 70 percent of the net proceeds from the sales to the Treasury; and cap receipt retention by the Department at $60 million per year. This proposal will minimize the amount of Federal spending not subject to regular oversight through the appropriations process and will ensure that taxpayers directly benefit from these land sales.

. Secure Rural Schools: The Budget underscores the President’s commitment to States and counties impacted by the ongoing loss of receipts associated with lower timber

harvests on Federal lands in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere by including funding

for a five year extension of an amended Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. Payments under the amended Act will be targeted to the most

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affected areas, adjusted downward over time, and eventually phased out. The Budget

would provide these payments in a fiscally responsible manner by offsetting costs through the sale of land parcels that meet criteria identified in existing national forest plans as suitable for conveyance because they are isolated or inefficient to manage. The sale and resulting development of these excess lands could increase the State and

county tax base. Additionally, the sale would free up resources that could be more

effectively targeted to higher-priority lands.

• Energy and Minerals Revenues: The budget assumes continuation for 2007 of the funding for pilot offices from oil and gas rental receipts as provided by Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The budget proposes, however, that the oil and gas program

transition from this funding source to a source of funding from APD processing fees,

effective September 30, 2007. The BLM will promulgate a new rulemaking to phase in

full cost recovery from APDs, beginning with a fee amount that will generate an

estimated $20.7 million in 2008, fully replacing the amount provided by the Energy Policy

Act. The proposed increased reliance on cost recoveries is consistent with the findings

of previous Inspector General Reports and the 2005 PART review of BLM's energy and

minerals program, which found that the program does not adequately charge identifiable users for costs incurred on their behalf. The budget also assumes repeal of a provision in Section 224 of the Energy Policy Act

of 2005 which provides 25 percent of geothermal leasing revenues to the county within which production occurs, resulting in a total state/county revenue share of 75 percent of geothermal revenues. This formula is inconsistent with the normal 50 percent share of mineral leasing revenue which is paid to the Treasury. The budget assumes repeal of the related provision (Section 234) which provides the federal portion of geothermal revenues to the Secretary of Interior for the purpose of implementing the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. In 2006, these revenues are estimated at $2.7 million. Beginning in 2007, the revenue would be returned to the Treasury.

BLM Ranger at Lake Havasu, Arizona

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The Budget and Strategic Plan

2007 Budget Proposal and the Relation to the Strategic Plan

The request includes a number of major funding changes in order to best implement the mission

goals of the Department’s Strategic Plan and continue the BLM’s emphasis on the four priority areas and Management Excellence. In determining which program areas to emphasize the BLM applied several key principles:

• Cost and performance data for programs were evaluated in developing this proposed

budget.

• All of the proposed budget changes are directly tied to each of the Strategic Plan mission goals, and the impacts of the proposed budget changes on these goals.

• The proposed budget builds on the lessons learned from cost management.

• Funding resources are directed to current priority needs rather than creating new

obligations and responsibilities. The BLM’s 2007 budget request focuses on implementing the Department of the Interior Strategic Plan, the President’s Management Agenda, Program Assessment Rating Tool

evaluations, and the Secretary’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance. The Bureau request

continues to support priorities highlighted in the recent budgets, including implementation of the

President’s National Energy Policy, the Healthy Forest Initiative and preparation of travel management plans for recreation areas. The 2007 request is $1,003 million in appropriated

funds, and includes and increase of $25.4 million to facilitate domestic energy development,

consistent with the goals of the recently enacted Energy Policy Act, and to address energy needs on the North Slope of Alaska. The request also includes an increase of $3.0 million to increase timber production in Western Oregon, and $3.0 million to enhance BLM’s capability to protect its nationally renowned cultural and natural heritage resources. The request total also

includes an increase of $21.56 million for uncontrollable costs to avoid loss of current performance capabilities. These high priority funding increases are partially offset by reductions to lower priority programs

and activities, including a decrease of $10,011 million that eliminates or reduces many 2006

one-time Congressional funding increases.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The following table compares the 2005 and 2006 enacted levels with the 2007 BLM budget

request by mission goal. Bureau of Land Management Goal Matrix

(not including Wildland Fire) $ in thousands Strategic Plan Goal 2005

Enacted* 2006Enacted 2007Request 2007 Change

Resource Protection $286,467 $289,426 $281,059 -$8,367 Resource Use $315,809 $300,362 $326,432 $26,070 Recreation $73,493 $82,305 $77,924 -$4,381 Serving Communities $316,533 $326,766 $317,885 -$8,881

Total $992,302 $998,859 $1,003,300 $4,441

*For comparison purposes, 2005 enacted does not include the Central Hazardous Materials Fund, which was transferred

to the Department in 2006.

Every BLM activity is coded to one of approximately 200 program elements; each program

element maps to one of the outcome goals that correspond to the four Strategic Pian mission

goals shown in the table above. Therefore all funding is linked to one of the four Strategic Plan

mission goals. The BLM Funding Goal Table in the General Statement Attachments shows

each increase and decrease in the 2007 Budget request by mission goal and outcome goal. The following shows the percentage of BLM’s budget request by Strategic Plan mission goal.

Bureau of Land Management

2007 Request by Strategic Plan Mission Goal

(does not include Wildland Fire)

Serving Communities

$317.8 million 32%

Recreation $77.9

million 8%

Resource

Protection $281.

million 28%

Resource Use

$326.4 million 32%

The budget request is discussed below in terms of the four Strategic Plan mission goals.

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Mission Goal 1: Resource Protection

Maintaining and restoring the health of BLM-administered lands continues to be of paramount

importance to the BLM, in order to meet the Department’s Resource Protection mission goal. Healthy lands are more resilient to environmental fluctuation and disturbance, and can better sustain resource use and recreation. Effective restoration requires complex, multi-faceted actions that may include investments in land treatment, and project construction and

maintenance. Because knowing the existing condition of public lands is critical to implementing

appropriate treatment schemes, inventorying resources is a major component of the Resource

Protection Mission Area. While working to achieve the Resource Protection mission goal, the BLM will continue to promote

citizen-based stewardship of the

public lands. Resource managers

will look for opportunities to work with ranchers, conservationists, and other partners to achieve healthier western

rangelands while providing for sustainable resource uses.

Initiatives the BLM has undertaken emphasize the use of partnerships to restore and protect the resources. Through the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program the BLM will be able

to leverage additional resources to benefit the public lands. The Resource Protection mission goal has three outcome goals, as shown in the funding table below. Each outcome goal is discussed separately. Resource Protection Mission Goal Funding

streambed restoration project.

Resource Protection ($ in thousands) 2005 Enacted

2006 Enacted

2007 Request Change

$135,270 $142,401 $131,441 -$10,960 PEO.2 - Sustain biological communities $83,250 $82,870 $82,681 -$189 PEO.3 - Protect cultural and natural heritaqe resources $67,677 $64,155 $66,937 $2,782

Total $286,467 $289,426 $281,059 -$8,367

Note: Does not include Fire or Central Hazardous Materials

Improve health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources: BLM-administered watersheds are subject to a wide variety of environmental stresses. In some cases, it may be

impossible to restore the lands to their previous resiliency and diversity: in others, decades may

be required to demonstrate any substantial progress. Some of the most challenging areas for the BLM are wetlands and the regions adjacent to flowing or standing water, known as riparian

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areas. The health of these areas is critical because riparian-wetland systems purify water, and many wildlife species depend upon the unique and diverse habitat niches offered by these

regions. Several BLM programs contribute to improving the watershed and landscape health. The reduction shown for the Improving the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes and Marine Resources outcome goal is primarily due to the elimination of the Range Improvement Fund. Although these funds are reduced, the budget assumes that new grazing regulations will provide an incentive for permittees to invest in range improvements, thereby reducing the need

for appropriated funds for this purpose. These additional funds should make up for a portion of the range improvement funds. Sustain biological communities: Bureau of Land Management-administered public lands are

vast and rich in biological diversity. They include approximately 182 million acres of habitat for big game, 213 million acres of small game habitat, and 30 million acres of waterfowl area. In addition, the BLM administers vast aquatic areas, including almost 2.9 million acres of lakes and

reservoirs, and more than 116,000 miles of fishable streams. These areas contain a wide

variety of life, from rare native species such as desert pupfish, to endangered species such as

steeihead and Chinook salmon.

Several BLM programs support

the Sustain Biological Communities outcome goal. For example, during the next few

years, the BLM will focus its efforts to meet this outcome goal by restoring and conserving sagebrush habitat, which should

help prevent the future listing of threatened, endangered, and

sensitive plant and animal

species, especially the sage

grouse. BLM will also continue to work cooperatively with partners and other Federal and State agencies to develop baseline

information, establish conservation strategies and

treatments, and identify monitoring schedules to support

populations listed as threatened

or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. One of the greatest obstacles to achieving ecosystem health on BLM lands is the rapid expansion of invasive plants, which can dominate and cause permanent damage to natural

plant communities if not eradicated or controlled. Currently, the resources available to combat weed infestations dictate a containment strategy, and actions will continue to be targeted at preventing the spread of weeds into the most vulnerable areas. Containing weed infestations meets the outcome goal to sustain biological communities.

A Challenge Cost Share project to restore nestmg'habitat for the Western Snowy Plover, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The dozer is using a ripper attachment remove exotic, invasive European beach grass from 1 70 acres of a Habitat Restoration Area on the North Spit of Coos Bay, a BLM- managed area on the Oregon Coast.

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Protect cultural and natural heritage resources: The public lands administered by the BLM

contain exceptional geologic formations; wild free-roaming horse and burro herds; wild and

scenic rivers; and innumerable paleontological, archaeological, and natural history sites. The BLM is caretaker of the largest, most diverse, and most scientifically important body of heritage resources in North America. These resources represent a significant part of the Nation's natural and cultural heritage. Protecting these cultural and natural heritage resources is an important

part of BLM’s mission and helps meet the Cultural and Natural Heritage outcome goal. The Wild Horse and Burro Management program is an important element to meeting this outcome goal because overpopulation of wild horse and burros has a detrimental impact on the

public land resources. The Cultural Resources Management

program also fulfills this outcome goal. In 2007, the budget request includes an

increase of $3,000,000 for a new initiative to improve the protection, preservation, access to, and interpretation of public land

cultural resources to enhance their economic, scientific, cultural, and

educational value to all Americans. This new initiative is called “Enduring Legacy.” The new initiative will include projects to stabilize and physically protect sites appropriate for heritage tourism; increase

protection and monitoring of cultural heritage sites, and conduct two heritage tourism workshops. Most of this work will be accomplished using partners and

volunteers, although contractors will be used where specialized expertise is required. A funding decrease of $500,000 in the wilderness program, increases for uncontrollable costs, and a decrease for administrative and information technology improvements, bring the total increase

in funding relating to the Cultural and Natural Resources outcome goal to $2,782,000.

BLM and other law enforcement personnel

conducting an Archeological Resources Protection Act investigation.

Mission Goal 2: Resource Use

The public lands under the BLM’s jurisdiction provide a myriad of opportunities for commercial

activities. Marketable natural resources include energy and mineral commodities, forest products, and grazing forage. BLM’s management of these resources contributes to the Department’s Strategic Plan mission goal of Resource Use and the associated outcome goals

that make up the Resource Use mission goal. The Resource Use mission goal has five outcome goals, as shown in the funding table below. Each outcome goal is discussed

separately.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Use Mission Goal Funding

Resource Use ($ in thousands) 2005 Enacted

2006 Enacted 2007 Request Change

UEO.1 - ENERGY - Manage or influence resource use to enhance

public benefit, promote responsible

use, and ensure optimal value $150,504 $149,061 $171,395 $22,334 UEO.2 - NON-ENERGY - Manage or influence resource use to enhance

public benefit, promote responsible

use, and ensure optimal value $22,802 $26,036 $26,134 $98 UEO.3 - FORAGE - Manage or influence resource use to enhance

public benefit, promote responsible

use, and ensure optimal value $62,350 $72,004 $72,334 $330 UEO.4 - FOREST PRODUCTS - Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote

responsible use, and ensure optimal value $80,153 $50,527 $53,835 $3,308 UEO.5 - Deliver water in environmentally responsible & cost

efficient manner $0 $2,733 $2,733 $0 UEO.6 - Generate hydropower in environmentally responsible & cost

efficient manner $0 $0 $0 $0

Total $315,809 $300,361 $326,432 $26,070

Note: Does not include Fire or Central Hazardous Materials Energy - Manage for Public Benefit, to Promote Responsible Use, and Ensure Optimal

Value: The BLM’s Oil and Gas Management program plays a major role in the implementation

of the President’s National Energy Policy and the newly enacted Energy Policy Act. This program contributes to the Energy end outcome goal of the Resource Use mission goal. The

2007 budget request contains an increase of $25.4 million to implement the President’s National Energy Policy and the Energy Policy Act, including energy related activities on the Alaska North

Slope, processing applications for permit to drill, conducting inspections, and supporting oil shale development. BLM will also continue to lease public lands for energy development, and

develop renewable energy resources on the public lands. BLM also processes the right-of-way applications necessary for energy development on public lands. Right-of-way grants are issued

to companies to use public lands for roads, pipelines, transmission lines, and communication

sites. The total increase of $22.3 million for the Energy end outcome goal includes the requested

increase of $25.4 million for implementation of the President’s National Energy Policy and the newly enacted Energy Policy Act, a decrease of $2.6 million for the Alaska Minerals program, an increase for uncontrollable costs and a decrease for information technology and

administrative improvements. Non-Energy Resources - Manage for Public Benefit, to Promote Responsible Use, and

Ensure Optimal Value: The public lands under the BLM’s administration are the source of a number of important non-energy mineral resources, including potassium, phosphorus, sodium

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(trona), potash, lead, and zinc, as well as the sand, gravel, and rock used in construction. This program processes leases and permits for non-energy solid leasable minerals, and provides mineral materials for roads, pipelines, powerlines and drill pads, through the sale or permitting

of these materials. Providing these non-energy materials meets the Department’s Non-Energy outcome goal and is a crucial component for meeting other outcome and mission goals, because these materials are needed to provide the infrastructure for the exploration, development and production of conventional and renewable energy resources. In addition, by

providing mineral materials for roads and other infrastructure, this program supports the access

which is needed to effectively manage and support other land management activities such as

activities such as managing rangelands and forests to achieve healthy and productive watersheds, and protecting cultural and natural heritage resources. Forage - Manage for Public Benefit, to Promote Responsible Use, and Ensure Optimal

Value: The Rangeland Management program contributes approximately $72 million to the Forage outcome goal of the Resource Use mission goal. The BLM manages 214 million acres

of rangeland ecosystems on a landscape basis and considers the interrelationships of living organisms, the physical environment, and landscape characteristics. Improving the vegetative

habitat and rangeland health of public land ecosystems is beneficial for livestock as well as fish and wildlife habitats. The BLM’s successes thus far in increasing the percent of rangelands

attaining appropriate land conditions can be partially attributed to collaborative relationships with other federal agencies and stakeholders, including the Society for Range Management, State

land grant colleges, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U. S. Forest Service.

In addition, BLM encourages private parties and other beneficiaries to contribute funds toward

upgrading rangelands and to shift project maintenance responsibilities to the benefiting user. Forest Products - Manage for Public Benefit, to Promote Responsible Use, and Ensure

Optimal Value: BLM manages 55 million acres of forest and woodland under the principles of multiple use, sustained yield, and protection of environmental quality. Management of these

lands supports the Forest Products outcome goal. Decisions about land use for recreation, aesthetics, water quality, and wildlife habitat, as well as timber and other forest biomass

production, are made with an emphasis toward sustaining biological diversity and the long-term

health of the land. In addition, the forest lands in western Oregon are managed under the Northwest Forest Plan, which emphasizes restoration of wildlife and fisheries habitat, and a

scientifically sound, environmentally responsible, and sustainable level of timber sales. This

includes thinning of young stands in late-successional reserves to accelerate the attainment of late-successional and old-growth characteristics. The 2007 BLM budget will generate increased

timber production with a $3.0 million increase in the Oregon and California Forest Management

program that supports the commitments of the settlement agreement in the lawsuit American

Forest Resource Council v. Clarke, which directs BLM to produce the allowable sale quantity of 203

million board feet and an additional 100 MMBF by

thinning late-successional reserves. The increase

will enable BLM to continue to ramp up toward the commitment level of 303 MMBF by 2009. BLM

will use stewardship contracts to build capabilities

in local communities for restoring forests and

woodlands, while producing an estimated 7 million board feet of forest products. The

. - - •• • • Logging operation in Western Oregon

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stewardship contracting effort should provide job opportunities in local communities and

stimulate the development of markets for the small-diameter wood byproducts and the growing biomass industry, thus contributing to the Forage outcome goal. Mission Goal 3: Recreation

Recreation and leisure activities are a major part of the lifestyles of millions of Americans, as

well as international visitors. The BLM-administered public lands and waters offer a vast array of recreational opportunities, from hunting and camping, to tours of natural and cultural heritage

sites. In 2005, there were 52.9 million visits and 66.7 million visitor days of recreational use on BLM public lands. Even under conservative projections, visits could increase by three percent each year, resulting in use levels of 61.3 million visits and 77.3 million visitor days by 2008. More accessible areas may experience a 10 percent or more increase in visitation each year. The BLM's long-term objective under this mission goal is to provide better access to high-quality recreation opportunities at a cost that is fair to visitors and taxpayers. Funding contributing to the two outcome goals is shown below, and each outcome goal is discussed separately. Recreation Mission Goal Funding Table

Recreation ($ in thousands) 2005 Enacted

2006 Enacted 2007 Request Change

REO.1 - Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and

cultural resources on DOI managed

and partnered lands and waters $64,006 $62,243 $57,662 -$4,581 REO.2 - Provide for and receive fair value in recreation $9,486 $20,062 $20,262 $200

Total $73,493 $82,305 $77,924 $4,381

Note: Does not include Fire or Central Hazardous Materials

Provide a quality recreational experience, including access and enjoyment of natural and

cultural resources: The BLM provides access to public lands appropriate to the character of recreation settings within which it occurs. A balanced array of visitor services-including

information and education, marketing and promotion, and interpretation-are also provided both

to support recreation management actions and to inform customers about recreation opportunities and their appropriate use. Collaborating with other support service providers within adjoining host communities, the BLM

engages local governments and recreation-tourism businesses and industry as managing

partners. Together, they cooperatively promote greater awareness of recreation opportunities; maintain roads, trails, and other required supporting infrastructure; and monitor customer

attainment of targeted recreation outcomes, the sustainability of prescribed recreation setting character, and the collaborative implementation of planned management and marketing actions. These community-based partnerships ensure public health and safety by constraining site and

facility development and access; they "fit" both the character of recreation settings and targeted experience and other quality of life outcomes. This collaborative enterprise fosters mutual

accountability among the BLM and its community partners, helps ensure an adequate law enforcement presence, and provides an on-site management presence appropriate to the

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specific kinds of recreation opportunities targeted for each specific management zone within ail special recreation management areas. Funding changes between 2006 and 2007 are due to an increase of $1.05 million for uncontrollable costs for recreation program in the Management of Land and Resources and Oregon and California Grant Lands accounts, a decrease of $2.9 million in one-time Congressional add-ons in recreation programs, a decrease of $1.9 million in the construction program that would have primarily benefited recreation activities, and a total decrease of $870,000 for IT and organizational improvements in both the Management of Land and

Resources and Oregon and California Grant Lands accounts. Provide for and receive fair value in recreation: The BLM provides for and receives fair value and return from recreation through leasing commercial sen/ices and other use authorization

permits, and developing collaborative partnerships with business, industry, and local governments within gateway communities. These community-based partnerships expand the scope of permit and fee management to jointly manage permits with recreation-tourism businesses and local governments, wherever feasible and appropriate. This facilitates splitting the user-fee revenue stream to contribute to essential local government infrastructure maintenance capacity, and sustain the

delivery of support services to the

partnership's shared customers.

Within this context, the BLM and its managing partners encourage only those

user and interest group partnerships and

volunteer projects which directly support planned actions, outputs, and outcomes.

This repositions the BLM's current user and

interest group partnerships to be more

broadly focused on community collaboration and the implementation of land use and

other recreation plans those collaborative

efforts produce. It also ensures that all consequent recreation resource, facility, and visitor management, marketing, and monitoring

actions contribute to, rather than detract from, sustainable recreation-tourism use and

development. The end result is gearing recovery of fair vaiue and the promotion of quality services to support the specific recreation experiences and benefits and maintain the specific recreation setting character conditions desired by a more broadly-based constituency of customers. The requested increase of $200,000 in this goal area is for fixed costs. Mission Goal 4: Serving Communities

The BLM protects people and property from hazards associated with the BLM's land management programs, and fulfills the government's Indian trust responsibilities. To achieve

these goals, the BLM collaborates with many constituents, applying the Secretary of the

Interior's Four C's Vision: "Conservation through Cooperation, Consultation, and

Communication." The outcome goal for Serving Communities mission goal that is relevant to the BLM is the Protect Lives, Resources and Property outcome goal.

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Serving Communities Mission Goal Funding Table

Serve Communities in thousands) 2005 Enacted

2006 Enacted 2007 Request Change

SEO.1 - Protect lives, resources and

property $323,345 $326,766 $317,885 -$8,881

Total $323,345 $326,766 $317,885 -$8,881

Note: Does not include Fire or Central Hazardous Materials

Protect lives, resources and property: Public lands are not immune from criminal activities that threaten resources and the health and safety of visitors. With the growth of communities in areas that are adjacent to public lands, illegal activities and unauthorized use of land will continue to flourish. To ensure that visitors have safe and positive experiences, BLM rangers and special agents maintain a capability for providing public assistance and responding to illegal activities. The BLM uses administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement remedies to hold

violators responsible and to recover compensation. The BLM also engages in hazardous

material response actions, site evaluations, and prioritization of cleanups. The BLM works with the Environmental Protection Agency, local environmental departments, and potentially responsible parties to fund and expedite the cleanup of hazardous sites. BLM prioritizes sites that are an imminent threat to public health and safety, as well as those sites that can generate

penalties and fines. These activities contribute to the Protect Lives, Resources and Property outcome goal. BLM

will spend $317.9 million on this outcome goal in 2007, a decrease of $8.9 million, due primarily

to removal of one-time congressional additions.

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President’s Management Agenda

Strategic Management of Human Capital BLM continues to make strides in implementing the President’s Management Agenda. A

comprehensive workforce plan was completed in 2003 for the organization. This Plan has been

updated through a programmatic review in 2005. The enactment of the Energy Policy Act and

long-term strategic planning, organizational, and programmatic considerations require a major

revision of the BLM Workforce Plan during 2006. This Plan will fully integrate the Energy Policy

Act, the DOI Strategic Plan, and the Bureau budget assumptions for the years 2007-2011 into the strategic human capital planning effort. The plan will review the BLM program outcomes

projected through 2011 and identify the workforce (federal, contracted or volunteer) competencies (skills, knowledge and abilities) needed to deliver the identified outcomes. The

workforce planning effort is aimed at ensuring the BLM has “the right people with the right skills

in the right locations at the right time” to successfully accomplish mission requirements. The

workforce plan will identify tools and strategies the Bureau may need to implement to strategically align the workforce with the workload. The BLM 2007-201 1 Workforce Plan will be in compliance with guidance from both OPM and

DOI. This Workforce Plan will specifically analyze and address the workforce needed to deliver the following areas:

1. Mission Changes - BLM has very clearly defined the critical mission priorities: 1) Contributing to the domestic energy supply; 2) managing forests and rangelands to achieve healthy watersheds, thriving communities and economics; 3) provide dispersed

recreational opportunities on the Nation’s public lands; 4) protecting cultural and natural heritage resources; and 5) sound business practices.

2. Workload Analysis - The Workforce Plan will be aligned to the expected workloads in mission critical areas for the time period 2007-2011. The workload analysis will be

developed in the field offices with support from the Washington Office.

3. Skill Needs - The BLM is committed to implementing the Administrations long-term

strategy to produce traditional sources of energy on Federal land in an environmentally

responsible way, and increase renewable energy production on Federal land, involving

all interested persons in a careful and open process to meet the Nation's needs while

protecting sensitive resources for future generations. Complexity of analysis and

mitigation of impacts (such as those to listed species, reclamation of rangelands, and

cultural resources) from permitted uses has also increased proportionally. The BLM will continue to shape its workforce to meet these demands.

4. Loss Analysis - The workforce will continually be evaluated for potential attrition, particularly through retirement. The table below portrays the current potential risk for losing workers based on retirement eligibility.

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Eligible to Retire Series % Elgiblo Series % Elqible Series % Elqible 0023 Rec Plan 31.3% 0391 Telecom 41.3% 10XX Public Aff 31.7% 0028 Envir Spec 47.0% 041X NRS 40.9% 11 OX Purchase 32.2% 019X Arch 30.4% 045X Range 19.6% 117X Realty Spec 48.6%

02 IX Personnel 36.7% 046X Forestry 41 .7% 131X Science 42.4%

0260 F.EO 32.3% 0470 Soil Scientist 53.1% 1350 Geologist 47.2%

03 IX Clerical 28.5% 048X Bioloqy 24.1% 1370 Carto 24.2% 033X Comp Spec 30.0% 05XX Finance 34.4% 1373Survey 31.4% 0340 Manager 58.7% 08XX Engineering 36.5% 18XX l&E 41.7% 034X Mqmt Assist 42.5% 096X LLE 39.8% Other 38.1%

5. Training and development information will be required input within the performance assessment framework. This information will be used to identify the critical mission competencies and amount of training that will be required for employees. Training will be targeted so employees have the necessary skills to perform adequately in specific job

functional areas, such as planning, environmental coordination, or allotment management.

6. Knowledge Management - The Bureau has identified positions where a loss of the

current employees would pose a long term risk of losing critical skills and knowledge that would have a serious impact on mission accomplishment. The Bureau is working to develop strategies to capture this knowledge prior to employee retirements.

7. Student Career Experience Program Recruitment (SCEP) - The SCEP recruitment

information was extremely helpful in designing the scope and breadth of the program and integrating student programs with projected skill and knowledge needs. This will be

a key strategy for recruiting and developing individuals to replace employee losses.

8. Manager Succession -The BLM completed a leadership succession plan in 2005 which focuses on 1 1 key leadership positions located in the Washington, State, Field Offices and Centers encompassing 252 incumbents of whom approximately 146 will reach

retirement eligibility on or before the year 2009. It identifies strategies to begin to develop employees early in their career for supervisory and management positions. These strategies will be brought forward into the workforce planning document.

9. 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. The current BLM FAIR Act inventory identifies approximately 5,300

full-time equivalent positions located across the country that are performing activities also provided by commercial enterprises. 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 (FAIR) 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 are “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 approximately 5,300 full-time equivalent positions located

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across the country that are performing activities also provided by commercial enterprises. This

is approximately (1,600) more than identified in previous years, largely a result of more closely aligning BLM inventory with OMB guidance on how positions should be classified. About 1,700

of the FTE identified as “commercial” in nature have been coded as Reason Code A

(inappropriate for private sector performance) a category used only on a limited basis in the

past. The OMB issued a memorandum on December 22, 2003, requiring agencies to submit Green

Plans that address ail Reason Code B commercial activities in the FAIR Act inventory. 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 compare quality and costs of BLM’s in- house capability to those available from non-Federal providers.

In 2003, the BLM conducted 46 Express Reviews involving 217 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

positions and one standard study involving 174 FTEs on the commercial activity that includes maintenance, repair, alteration, and minor construction of real property. Study support contracts

for the 46 Express Reviews BLM conducted in 2003 cost $547,000. Study support contract costs for the full study in Oregon/Washington were about $405,000. Funding for these studies was provided out of base resources within the annual maintenance subactivity, and represents an investment in future long-term savings and program effectiveness. The Government has

achieved savings of $726,156 as a result of its direct conversions of 46 FTEs in 2002 and 2003.

Additionally, BLM estimated $1.8 million annual savings in labor and equipment efficiencies from implementation of the Most Efficient Organization of the maintenance activities in Washington and Oregon. The total estimated savings over the next 5 years, beginning in 2005, was $9.0 million. Actual savings for the first year was actually higher than estimated - closer to $2.4 million.

In 2004, the BLM conducted a streamlined study involving 12 FTEs in the Mapping activity at the National Science and Technology Center in Denver, which should result in annual

savings of $420,000. For 2005, the BLM

received $570,000 for contract study support and national program manager

support. This funding allowed the BLM to continue a performance based contract

for a national competitive sourcing program manager and expert consultant services that contribute to BLM's FAIR Act

inventory preparation. The funds also supported the completion of a streamlined study on the BLM National Sign Center and feasibility reviews on the BLM

Recreation Program and the BLM Remote Automated Weather Stations.

Repair of failed culverts, such as this one on a BLM road in Western Oregon, is an important function of the annual maintenance program.

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The BLM has demonstrated a strong record in financial management by receiving eleven consecutive unqualified “clean”, financial audit opinions. Key to the BLM’s success has been

the availability of timely and accurate financial information made available to all employees

through the Bureau’s Management Information System. The ability to link budget and

performance through cost management and to access financial data in real time has fostered a BLM-wide ethic of fiscal accountability. The BLM has also met or exceeded its goals under the Prompt Payment Act, as well as its goals to reduce or eliminate erroneous payments.

In 2007, as in 2006, the BLM will emphasize and assure:

• Adequate internal controls on BLM financial systems;

. Compliance with accounting standards (Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board);

• Accountability for undelivered order funds;

• Compliance with fiscal laws and regulations;

• Proper accounting, management, and maintenance of capital assets;

• Complete quarterly financial statements, including intra-governmental eliminations;

• Improved electronic data processing; and

• Financial accountability at all levels of the organization. Expanding Electronic Government

With the growth of the Internet and use of personal computers in over 75 percent of all homes in the United States, expectations of BLM employees, citizens, and businesses that conduct

transactions with the BLM have changed significantly. Customers are simply seeking the best

information and service delivery possible in the fastest possible time. To assure that the BLM is maximizing its investments to meet these expectations, the agency has established an E- Government Portfolio. This portfolio consists of projects that provide either: 1) on-line data to public and other governmental agencies, also known as “Information Dissemination,” and/or 2) on-line transactional services to the public, also known as “Providing Services.” Within the President’s proposed funding levels for the BLM’s E-Government Portfolio, the BLM

will be able to implement such initiatives as:

• “Recreation One-stop” to ensure that public expectations about the availability of recreation information are met;

. “Geospatial One-stop”;

• “E-authentication,” to strengthen physical security at BLM facilities and to enhance

logistical security to BLM systems;

• E-Travel;

• Support to the DOI “volunteer.gov” effort;

• Lines of business to identify opportunities to implement E-Government principles and

solutions within proposed funding levels;

• BLM’s Revised Strategy for E-Government, which includes implementation of Eplanning, E-Forms, Web Business Process Re-engineering Implementation, the BLM

“Virtual Public Room," and the Use Authorization System (previously known as the LR2000 Web Project).

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During 2006, BLM will be implementing the Bureau-wide Real property Asset Management

Program. Real Property Asset Management Plan developed during 2005. A major part of the effort will be to continue the condition assessment program for government facilities on the public lands. The condition assessment program for administrative sites and recreation sites, including

buildings, will be in the second year of a five-year program, or Round 2. This work includes both comprehensive and periodic condition assessments that are performed by a mix of government and contractor staff in order to gain program efficiencies. Baseline condition assessments for roads will be comprehensive and performed by contractors using a visual inspection methodology piloted during 2005. Condition assessments on trails, dams, and bridges, will continue during 2006.

All condition assessments will include the development of current replacement value and the

calculation of facility condition index. The BLM will also continue to expand the use of capital planning and investment control for real property assets. The BLM’s Investment Review Board

will consider various prioritization methods, such as the facility condition index, health and

safety impacts, and contributions to mission, when rating projects. Investment control will be

extended beyond the Five-Year Plan for Deferred Maintenance and Construction to cover more

generally the acquisition and creation of assets. Full use will be made of the business plans

required by the BLM Real Property General Operating Procedures. It is the responsibility of each office planning or anticipating the acquisition of real property to develop a business plan

that identifies the projected operations and maintenance costs of the property, both initially and

in the future. Some examples of long-term costs associated with real property include security, maintenance, utilities, and depreciation. Major emphasis will continue to be on improving the BLM’s annual maintenance program in order to keep facilities in good repair and prevent additions to the maintenance backlog. The BLM will be using the results of annual maintenance unit cost-factor studies to develop

estimates of resource requirements for use in budget formulation and in distributing funding to the field locations. This will better match the available funding with the number, size, type and

location assets operated and maintained by BLM. In addition, the BLM will continue to use the

Facility Asset Management System to support BLM’s maintenance programs throughout the

Public Lands.

Fleet Management - In 2004, the Department began a collaborative initiative to improve fleet management, developed a strategic plan, and began to implement recommendations from a

review of the program conducted by the Office of Inspector General. The initiative focuses on economic-based strategies, including implementation of life-cycle replacement schedules,

disposal of underutilized vehicles and vehicles that have surpassed their lifecycle, use of fleet performance measures, energy-saving practices and expanded use of alternate-fueled vehicles, and expanded leasing. The Department-wide strategy for improved fleet management includes

migrating fleet management programs to a more standardized operational model that promotes

energy-saving technologies, the development of fleet composition baselines and multi-year

plans, improved performance metrics that address efficiency and effectiveness, vehicle and

motor pool sharing, and purchase and lease arrangements that consider seasonal workforces. On an annual basis, Interior spends over $160.0 million to operate and maintain its fleet of approximately 38,000 vehicles. Interior’s improvement plan provides a goal for reduction to fleet

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expenditures of $1 1 miiiion in 2005 and an additional $3.7 million in 2006. For the third year in a row, the BLM has required detailed fleet plans from each BLM State office. The BLM has

identified several fuei reduction strategies as part of its fleet plans. Initial numbers for 2004

indicate that, with the steps that were taken in 2004, fuel consumption has been reduced by 5 percent from 2003. The fleet plans as currently submitted indicate a potential fuel reduction of 17 percent in the next five years. The BLM is optimistic that further reductions in fuel consumption can be attained with the availability of hybrid sport utility vehicles and the expanded markets of ethanol and bio-diesel. Whenever possible, BLM’s policy is to acquire more fuel-efficient vehicles, such as diesel, two-wheel drive and hybrid vehicles. In order to ensure a significant reduction in fuel consumption beginning in 2005, the BLM is establishing a standard that 20 percent of the long-term general purpose light-duty vehicles in each State or Center be two-wheel drive or hybrids. Further steps being considered by the BLM Fleet strategy team include encouragement of increased development of bio-diesel and ethanol 85

fuel dispensing facilities and increased accountability of fuel costs at the field office level. Space Management - Annually Interior spends $300.0 million to lease space from the General

Services Administration and others. Because of the long-term commitment contained in most

leases, savings from this initiative will accrue to a large degree in future years. The 2006 budget assumes initial savings of $6.3 million. Recognizing the potential for improved effectiveness and

efficiency in the management of space in the long-term, Interior and its bureaus are undertaking reforms in space management. These reforms, which are part of its Asset Management Plan under E.O. 13327, include a more centrally controlled process to manage space, multi-year planning to consolidate dispersed space and co-locate to promote interagency collaboration, and adoption of more equitable allocations of space that adhere to security and safety and

health standards. Long-term benefits are expected to result from Interior’s space management

reform, which will utilize best practices now in place. Multi-year plans will be used to focus on improved effectiveness and efficiency in supporting bureau missions and guide future lease arrangements and the use of owned space in order to maximize consolidation and co-location. By strategically analyzing and planning space management needs and opportunities, the Department will also be able to consider workforce changes such as telecommuting, information technology solutions, and other factors in making future arrangements for facilities. The Service First program has allowed the BLM to share rental costs with the Forest Service.

All BLM State Offices annually update their Five-Year Statewide Space Plans which include a goal of collocating most BLM facilities with Forest Service or other Federal natural resource agencies where possible. The BLM portion will be based on 200 square feet of useable space

per person based upon actual FTE located at the office. Research and Development

The Department is using the Administration’s Research and Development (R&D) investment

criteria to assess the value of its R&D programs. Please see the “Research and Development”

tab for a discussion of the Department’s and Bureau efforts in the use of Research and Development Criteria. Budget and Performance Integration The President’s Management Agenda calls on Federal agencies to better integrate performance measures into their decisions about budget allocations. The BLM’s cost and performance data

available in its Cost Management System is used as a principal means to integrate budget and

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performance, and it is used in many other ways as well. BLM managers are able 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. It provides program managers with information about

the full and relevant costs of work processes and accomplishments and helps them answer the question “How much work are we getting for what we are spending?

All work in the BLM is described in terms of program elements (the activity part of ABC). All labor and operational costs are charged to program elements. Describing work in terms of program elements allows the BLM to show purchasing power in terms of outputs. For example,

the program element BK represents completed cadastral survey miles. In 2005 a total of 8,113 BK survey miles were completed for a total cost of $49,012,897, and a per-unit-cost of $3,682

per mile. The BK example shows full cost to the BLM but the program element data can also be

displayed by individual office and by direct and indirect costs. The ability to view data at all budget levels allows the BLM to compare individual location costs and prepare more accurate estimates for locations where demand may be increasing or decreasing. The demand for energy resulted in increases to Oil & Gas workloads at specific locations where processing of Applications for Permits to Drill occur. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 recognized this increase in demand and provided additional funding for BLM’s energy

permitting in seven pilot offices. The initial budget estimates and the final allocations for Pilot offices were based, in part, on the cost information for program element EJ, which tracks processing of Applications for Permit to Drill. The cost management system provides the average cost per APD, which was used to allocate the APD funding, ensuring that sufficient funding would be available to process new and pending APD’s at each office. Actual cost estimates by location were used in final allocations. The BLM has integrated its cost management program elements and work processes with the

Interior Department Strategic Plan Goals. For example:

. The BK program element, completed cadastral survey miles, will roll up to the Department mission goal to “promote respect for private property” in Serving Communities.

. The EJ program element, process Applications for Permit to Drill, will roll up to the Department mission goal to “effectively manage and provide for efficient access and

development” of energy resources. Each program element is mapped to a specific end outcome goal that is part of one of the four

Strategic Plan mission goals. A chart showing the funding for each subactivity, by end outcome

goal, is included in the attachments to the General Statement.

With the direct linkage between budget subactivity and program element that exists in BLM’s

cost structure and integration with the strategic plan mission goals, the critical linkages among

budget, planning, cost, and performance were formed. Examples include the following: Use of Cost and Performance Information In Land Use Plan Implementation: To facilitate budget-performance integration, BLM has developed a systematic process to identify and communicate proposed out-year funding priorities at the field office level. A field office initiates this process by outlining the work required to implement the office’s land use plan or plans. It then identifies those planned actions it wants to implement within the next 3-5 years given

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projected funding levels and those additional actions it would implement first if additional funding became available. For these priorities, the office then outlines required tasks, required funding

for labor and operations, and the budget subactivities that should contribute to these accomplishments. The worksheets used throughout this process provide a field office with a

structured format for identifying out-year funding priorities and for linking these priorities with BLM’s established workload measures and performance outcomes. These worksheets also help state management teams systematically understand and evaluate the proposed out-year

priorities of multiple field offices. Use of Cost and Performance Information In the Oil and Gas Management Program: BLM

developed its 2007 request for an additional $9.2 million at non-pilot offices using its Activity Based Cost Management system. The BLM first identified the number of pending APDs, then added the number of new APDs expected and the required inspections and monitoring associated with the increase in APDs. Next, using the Bureau-wide average historical cost to process an APD and perform an inspection, BLM was able to estimate the total additional funding which would be needed in order for these offices to process 1,079 more APDs than it would be able to at the 2006 base funding level.

In 2005, BLM received more APDs than anticipated. In order to respond to this demand, BLM

requested and received the approval of Congress to shift $2.5 million from lower priority work

into the Oil and Gas Management Program. These additional funds were allocated to States, based on the estimated cost in ABCM and an inventory of pending APDs. As a result of the investment in APD preparation, BLM was able to process more APDs in 2005 and 2006. BLM’s Implementation of the Program Assessment Rating Tool

The Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) is a systematic method of assessing the performance of program activities across the Federal government that is designed to improve program performance by linking performance to budget allocation decisions. As a result of fiscal year 2005 and 2006 PART reviews, the BLM continues to focus on how to use PART efficiency measures to demonstrate the relative cost-effectiveness of its programs in achieving their goals. By presenting its performance targets and accomplishments in terms of annual outputs or outcomes, in the context of public demand, and by showing consistent improvement in unit cost and timeliness, BLM can show that it is leveraging its investments in cost management and other systems to deliver better value to taxpayers. PART Evaluations of BLM Programs

Budget Year Program

2007 Resource Management Land Use Planning

Mining Program 2006 Realty and Ownership Management LWCF Land Acquisition Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act 2005 Recreation Management

Energy and Minerals Management

Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Grants 2004 Habitat Restoration Activities

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For 2007, the BLM assessed its Resource Management Planning and Mining Law

Administration programs. Resource Management Planning (42%) - The program received a favorable rating to all of the questions regarding clarity of program purpose and function. However, the review raised questions about the role, function, and measured results of the Resource Management Planning program as it relates organizationally to the Bureau’s monitoring activities, especially for land

health, and the BLM’s National Monitoring Strategy. The BLM will use findings and recommendations from the PART review in order to continue improving the Resource Management Planning program. The BLM continues to work to identify better performance measures for the planning program.

Mining Law Administration (30%) - The BLM received favorable ratings for the regulatory framework of the program, although implementation of some regulatory requirements could be

improved. The program received a low score for the adequacy of long term performance

measures. The PART made the following findings:

• In updating its program regulations in 2001, the agency has taken a significant step toward improving management of the program. A key change involved strengthening operator requirements for maintaining financial guarantees for reclamation of mines once operations cease. Some work still remains in fully implementing parts of the 2001

regulations.

• The program needs better outcome-oriented measures to gauge its effectiveness at ensuring that mining operations take place in an environmentally responsible manner

and that operators meet their obligations to reclaim mine sites when operations cease. Current data limitations make it difficult for the agency to collect certain performance

information. The administration will work with Congress to update the Mining Law to address key issues that

will protect taxpayers and help achieve a more effective administration of the mining program. New performance measures will be developed to assess whether the program is meeting its goals. BLM will update and link its data collection systems to ensure the program has the

information it needs to track operator performance and ensure the program is meeting its outcome goals. Other Uses of PART Measures: The BLM also uses PART measure information to adjust program management and resource allocations. For example:

• BLM is currently using the cost-per-APD efficiency measure in the oil and gas program

to plan the allocation of funds to respond to Energy Policy Act requirements for BLM's

"non-pilot" offices. (Only seven "pilot" offices are eligible to use the new BLM Permit Process Improvement Fund outlined by the Act.)

• In response to a PART recommendation, BLM is working on a multi-year monitoring

strategy to integrate and enhance the Bureau's on-going program-specific monitoring

activities. PART Implementation

Efficiency Measures — The BLM has developed measures to capture major efficiency drivers

for all but one PARTed program (the Restoration program, which is working with Department of

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the Interior bureaus to develop invasive species measures that are consistent Department-wide;

the program has established workload measures or performance elements to track restoration- related accomplishments). Measures have been developed for all other PARTed BLM programs and include:

• Oil and Gas—Cost per APD.

• Recreation—Cost per visitor.

• Cadastral Survey—Percent of cadastral surveys completed within 18 months of being funded.

• Rights-of-Way—Cost to process minor category permit or grant, and average length of time required to process a minor category permit or grant application.

• Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) administration—Percent of parcels offered for sale within 12 months of nomination.

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The Bureau of Land Management is in the process of responding to requests for information from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The Conference Report for the 2006

Appropriation Act requested several reports, a summary of which follows:

Report on Oil Shale Leasing: The requested report may be found under the tab “Other

Exhibits.” This report was filed in December 2005 with the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. The report was prepared in response to the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec. 369 (g) “Oil Shale, Tar Sands, and Other Strategic Unconventional Fuels Act of 2005” (P.L. 109-

58, August 8, 2005). The report also provides the information responding to the Committee’s

request in the House Report for the 2006 Appropriation Act, H.R. 109-80, page 14.

Report on Mining Patents Processed: This report is in progress and is due October 13, 2006.

H.R. 2361 (PL 109-54) Section 408 calls for the Secretary of the Interior to report on actions taken regarding mining law patent status based the Department’s plan. The plan was directed by Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 (P.L. 104-208)

Section 314. Cost Recoveries: House Report 108-542 directs the BLM top continue to streamline the

permitting process for applications for permits to drill and report quarterly on the number of permits issued. The BLM continues to report quarterly on its status of APD processing.

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Programs of Special Interest

Renewable Energy Production from Public Lands

Geothermal Resources Management - 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. The BLM

presently manages 354 geothermal leases, with 58 leases in producing status. These leases generate over 24 megawatt-hours of electrical power per year and provide alternative heat sources for direct-use commercial endeavors. Geothermal generates over $12 million in federal revenues each year. Section 224 and 234 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58, amended the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. Section 224 provides that fifty percent of geothermal bonuses, rents, and

royalties will be paid to the State and twenty-five percent will be paid to the County within the boundaries of which the leased lands or geothermal resources are or were located. Section 234

provides that revenue from geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties, excluding funds required

to be paid to State and County governments are deposited into BLM’s Geothermal Steam Act Implementation Fund. Under the Act, these deposits will be made to the fund from 2006 through 2010 for the purpose of expediting the development of geothermal steam as an energy source. BLM expects to receive an additional $2.7 million in 2006 under the provisions of the Act. The

budget proposes to rescind the revenue provisions in Section 224 and Section 234 in 2007, thus

returning the disposition of geothermal revenue to the historical formula of fifty percent to States and fifty percent to the Treasury. No additional revenue from the Act would be available to BLM

in 2007 for the purpose of implementing the Geothermal Steam Act if the revenue provisions are

rescinded, as proposed. Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Rights of Way - In addition to traditional oil and gas

pipeline rights-of-ways, electric transmission line rights-of-ways, and communication sites, the BLM’s Lands and Realty program authorizes rights-of-ways for the use of public lands for wind and solar energy production sites. The BLM anticipates an increasing interest in the use of public lands for renewable energy development, due to recently enacted Saws in some States

requiring energy companies to provide a portion of their products from renewable energy

sources. In 2006, the BLM will continue conducting 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. An

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to the authorization of wind energy projects was

completed in 2005. This EIS provides an analysis of the development of wind energy projects in the West. Principal areas tentatively identified for development are in Nevada, Idaho, Oregon,

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Arizona, and Utah. Offices will be able to utilize this EIS to aid in analyzing impacts for specific applications for the use of public lands for wind energy use. In conjunction with the publication

of this EIS, applicable BLM land use plans were amended to allow for the use of applicable lands for wind energy development. The BLM will also continue to participate with the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Laboratory on wind and solar energy studies. Hydropower Re-licensing - The Federal Power Act of 1920 authorizes the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission to permit the use of Federal lands by private entities to develop hydro- power facilities. These existing facilities, many of 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 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. Biomass (Forest Management) - BLM manages 55 million acres of forests and woodlands

under the Public Domain Lands and Oregon and California Grant Lands programs. The goals

of the Forest Management program are to maintain and restore the health of BLM’s forests and

woodlands, and to provide forest products for economic opportunities. In 2007, the BLM will spend $290,000 of the Public Domain Forest Management subactivity funding for biomass

project work to contribute to biomass energy supply. This funding is for projects only, which does not include BLM labor involved in facilitating the use of biomass energy within BLM, the

public, and industry. BLM's Biomass Program continues to focus on biomass utilization — both on-the-ground projects and assistance to community groups to attract/develop industry

infrastructure. In 2006, BLM has approved funding on public lands for 5 biomass projects in 5

states totaling $290,000. BLM Renewable Energy - A opropriations Historyf and 2007 Budget Requests ($000) Program/Issue 2001 Enacted 2002

Enacted 2003Enacted 2004

Enacted 2005Enacted

(post

rescission)

2006

Enacted

(post

rescission)

2007

Request

Geothermal 300 350 1,300 1,250 1,233 1,214 1,214 Geothermal Steam Act

Implementation Fund (Energy

Policy Act)

0 0 0 0 0 2,693 0

Renewable ROW

primarily wind &

solar energy

0 0 250 400 644 635 635

Hydropower

relicensing 0 300 300 296 291 291

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Program/Issue 2001 Enacted 2002

Enacted 2003

Enacted 2004Enacted 2005Enacted

(post

rescission)

2006

Enacted

(post

rescission)

2007

Request

Contribute to biomass energy

supply.*

0 0 0 0 235 290 290

Total Renewable

Energy 300 350 1,850 1,950 2,408 5,123 2,430

Rescissions 1.40% 1.50% BLM is also completing a Wind Energy Environmental Impact Study

Wind Energy EIS N/A 1,169 1,532 32

* These dollar figures represent project work only and don't account for BLM labor involved in facilitating the use of biomass energy within BLM, the public, and industry. National Landscape Conservation System

The National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) was created in June 2000 as a system

of unique landscapes with diverse resources and characteristics. The NLCS brings into a single system some of the BLM’s premier designations and helps provide a better understanding of BLM’s natural and prehistoric world by supporting an array of scientific study and research. NLCS units are home to a variety of ecosystems, from cactus deserts and redwood groves to coastal zones and arctic tundra that all host rare plant and animal communities. In a fast- changing West, the NLCS showcases best management practices while maintaining undeveloped open spaces, promoting livability by preserving air and water quality, and offering unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation and scientific research. Types of Areas: As a system, the NLCS is comprised of 32 National Conservation Areas,

National Monuments, and other conservation areas; 177 Wilderness Areas; 38 National Wild and Scenic Rivers; and portions of 12 National Scenic and Historic Trails. Funding for the management of these areas is derived from a number of BLM accounts included in the Management of Lands and Resources Appropriation, Oregon and California Grant Lands

Appropriation, Construction Appropriation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and a variety

of contributed funding sources. Land Use Planning: The BLM’s management of all public lands, including the NLCS, is guided

by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Under FLPMA the BLM is continuing efforts to complete and implement resource management plans for NLCS units. By the end of fiscal year 2007 resource management plans will be completed for all 32 National Conservation Areas and National Monuments. Planning efforts in 2006 will focus on continuing work on 8 management plans and completing 7 management plans, and in 2007, BLM will complete 7 management plans. The development of management plans and the priority work necessary to implement them is conducted in close coordination with all interested parties, including local communities, governments, and other stakeholders. Partnerships: Developing and maintaining these partnerships is key to the success of the NLCS, particularly as populations in the West increase and National Conservation Areas,

National Monuments, and communities are impacted by growth. Consistent with the President’s

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Executive Order on Cooperative Conservation, the NLCS is engaged in a number of high

priority partnership projects that build broad-based coalitions to fully discuss and coordinate

land management issues. For example, 9 National Conservation Areas and Monuments have

established active Advisory Councils that are helping guide management decisions, and almost

every unit has an active and growing Friendship group. Science Strategy: In an effort to better manage on-going and future scientific work in the NLCS, the BLM developed a Science Strategy that will continue to be implemented in 2006 and

2007. The Science Strategy provides a framework for communicating research opportunities to the scientific world and identifies research needs to support management decisions. Scenic and Historic Trails System: Through the NLCS, the BLM manages parts of 12

National Scenic and Historic Trails totaling approximately 5,300 miles that cut through 10

States, in 2007, BLM will continue to work with 16 non-profit organizations that support

volunteers along the trails that help ensure the long-term care, maintenance, and preservation

of the system. Wild and Scenic Rivers: In addition to trail management, the BLM through the NLCS

manages 38 Wild and Scenic Rivers that stretch across 2,050 miles of public lands. These

rivers provide diverse recreational opportunities and ensure that certain cultures are sustained by preserving resources for traditional uses. In 2007, work will continue on day-to-day river management obligations, including managing a significant recreation permit system for river uses and protecting and restoring river values. River projects are completed in collaboration

with local communities, partners, stakeholders, and state local and tribal governments to ensure

that rivers are maintained for an array of multiple uses. Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas: Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas are

located in many of the BLM’s National Conservation Areas and National Monuments and often contain Wild and Scenic Rivers or National Scenic and Historic Trails. These areas - 7.3 million acres of designated Wilderness and 14.3 million acres of Wilderness Study Areas - are managed to protect the land’s natural character. Most recently, the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area was established, comprising approximately 95,000 acres in western Utah. In 2007, the BLM will identify on-the-ground boundaries and develop Wilderness Management Plans for the 15 Wilderness Areas that were designated in 2005 and 2006. The following table shows projected funding at NLCS units in 2005 and 2006.

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State Unit Name FY 2006(1) FY 2007 (1)

Operation Funding

one-time

funding

for planning Total

operation funding changes

from 2006 J21

one-time

funding

for planning Total Pompeys Pillar NM

Visitor Center $95 $95 $95 Upper Missouri River Breaks NM (4) $751 $358 $1,109 $18 $50 $819

Fort Benton

Interpretive Center $151 $151 $151

Subtotal $1,179 $358 $1,537 $18 $50 $1,247 NM El Malpais NCA $567 $567 $567 Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks NM (4) $275 $140 $415 $275

Subtotal $842 $140 $982 $0 $0 $842 NV

Red Rock Canyon NCA $152 $152 -$121 $31 Red Rock Canyon NCA Visitor Center

(4) $1,345 $1 ,345 $1,345

Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon

Emigrant Trails NCA

(4) $1,470 $1,470 -$71 $1,399 Sloan Canyon NCA

(5) $10 $10 -$10 $0

Subtotal $2,977 $0 $2,977 -$202 $0 $2,775 OR

Steens Mountain CMPA $1,212 $26 $1,238 -$25 $1,187 Yaquina Head ONA

(4) $508 $508 $508

Yaquina Head Visitor Center $140 $140 $140

Cascade-Siskiyou NM $372 $372 -$142 $230

Subtotal $2,232 $26 $2,258 -$167 $0 $2,065 UT

Grand Staircase- Escalante NM (4) $5,283 $166 $5,449 -$45 $5,238 NCA/NM

Subtotal $26,328 $1,759 $28,087 -$2,382 $545 $24,491

National Scenic (NST) and National Historic Trails (NHT) AK Iditarod NHT $420 $420 -$148 $272 A

Juan Bautista de Anza NHT $61 $61 -$17 $44

Old Spanish NHT $16 $16 -$2 $14

Subtotal $77 $0 $77 -$19 $0 $58 CA Pacific Crest Trail $289 $289 -$214 $75

California NHT $25 $25 -$5 $20

Juan Bautista de Anza NHT $34 $34 -$20 $14

Old Spanish NHT $55 $55 $55

Subtotal $403 $0 $403 -$239 $0 $164

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State Unit Name FY 2006 (1) FY 2007(1)

Operation Funding

one-time

funding

for planning Total

operation funding changes

from 2006

(2)

one-time

funding

for planning Total CO

Continental Divide NST $59 $59 -$59 $0

Old Spanish NHT $0 -$15 -$15 Subtotal $59 $0 $59 -$74 $0 -$15

ID Continental Divide NST $132 $132 -$89 $43

Lewis and Clark NHT $368 $368 -$107 $261

California NHT $0 $0 Oreqon NHT $8 $8 $8 Nez Perce NHT $15 $15 $15

Subtotal $523 $0 $523 -$196 $0 $327 MT

Continental Divide NST $7 $7 $7

Lewis and Clark NHT $1,534 $1,534 -$1,115 $419 Nez Perce NHT $8 $8 $8

Subtotal $1,549 $0 $1,549 -$1,115 $0 $434 NM

Continental Divide NST $337 $337 -$283 $54

El Camino Real de

Tierra Adentro NHT $15 $15 $15 $30

El Camino Real

International Heritage Center $200 $200 $200

Old Spanish NHT $100 $60 $160 $120 $220

Subtotal $652 $60 $712 -$268 $120 $504 NV Pony Express NHT $10 $10 $10

California NHT $100 $100 $100

Old Spanish NHT $5 $5 $5

Subtotal $115 $0 $115 $0 $0 $115 OR Oregon NHT $10 $10 $10

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

(4) $781 $781 $781

California NHT $5 $5 $5

Pacific Crest NST $5 $5 -$5 $0

Subtotal $801 $0 $801 -$5 $0 $796 UT California NHT $25 $25 $25 Pony Express NHT $90 $90 $90

Old Spanish NHT $37 $37 $37

Subtotal $152 $0 $152 $0 $0 $152 WY

Continental Divide NST $115 $115 -$18 $97

California NHT $0 $0 Mormon Pioneer NHT $193 $34 $227 $193 Nez Perce NHT $4 $4 $4

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State Unit Name FY 2006 (1) FY 2007 (1)

Operation Funding

one-time

funding

for planning Total

operation funding changes

from 2006 J?L

one-time

funding

for planning Total Oreqon NHT $0 $0 Pony Express NHT $0 $0

National Historic

Trails Interpretive Center (4) $452 $452 $452

Subtotal $764 $34 $798 -$18 $0 $746 NSHT Subtotal $5,515 $94 $5,609 -$2,082 $120 $3,553 Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR) AK Beaver Creek WSR $206 $206 $206

Birch Creek WSR $121 $121 $121

Delta WSR $325 $325 $325

Fortymile WSR $649 $649 $649

Gulkana WSR $703 $703 $45 $748

Unalakleet WSR $86 $86 $86

Subtotal $2,090 $0 $2,090 $45 $0 $2,135 CA North Fork American $55 $55 -$10 $45 Merced River $50 $50 $50 Tuolumne River $10 $10 $10

Eel River $10 $10 $10

Klamath River $0 $0

Trinity River $65 $65 -$45 $20

Subtotal $190 $0 $190 -$55 $0 $135 MT Missouri WSR $481 $481 -$51 $430 NM Rio Chama WSR (4) $147 $147 $147

Rio Grande WSR (4) $945 $945 $945

Subtotal $1,092 $0 $1,092 $0 $0 $1,092 OR Clackamas $0 $0 Crooked (Middle &

Lower) (4) $90 $90 $90

Deschutes (Middle &

Lower) (4) $971 $971 -$39 $932 Donner und Blitzen $52 $52 $52 Elkhom Creek $0 $0 Grande Ronde $174 $174 $174

John Day (Main Stem) (4) $270 $15 $285 $725 $995

Kiqer Creek $13 $13 $13

Klamath (4) $10 $10 $10

North Fork Crooked $25 $25 $25

North Fork Owyhee $5 $5 $5

North Umpqua $0 $0 Owyhee $245 $245 $245 Powder $7 $7 $7

Quartzville Creek $0 $0

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State Unit Name FY 2006 (1) FY 2007 (1)

Operation Funding

one-time

funding

for planning Total

operation funding changes

from 2006

(2)

one-time

funding

for planning Total Rogue (4) $375 $375 -$30 $345 Salmon $0 $0 Sandy $0 $0 South Fork John Day $82 $82 $82 Wallowa $27 $27 $27 West Little Owyhee $40 $40 $40

White $25 $25 $25

Wildhorse Creek $68 $68 $68

Subtotal $2,479 $15 $2,494 -$69 $725 $3,135 WSRs Subtotal $6,332 $15 $6,347 -$130 $725 $6,927 BLM Washington

Office $2,303 $99 $2,402 -$201 -$201 NLCS Total $40,478 $1,967 $42,445 -$4,795 $1,390 $34,770

Notes:

Includes preliminary FY 2007 permanent and one-time funding. The numbers in this column represent the change from FY 2006 operations amounts. The

changes reflect the reduction of FY 2006 one-time funds and increases of one-time funds for FY

2007, as known at this time. Approximately $3.5M was added by Congress, specifically for NLCS units, in FY 2006 which has been removed from the FY 2007 funding amounts. These special designations include: NCA - National Conservation Area; NRA - National Recreation Area; NM - National Monument; FR - Forest Reserve; ONA - Outstanding Natural Area; CMPA - Cooperative Management and Protection Area

Funding amounts include projected Recreation Fee receipts for FY 2006. Funding for planning and operations work at Sloan Canyon NCA is from 5865 SNPLMA

Conservation and Research and is outside of the FY 2007 President's Budget.

Includes both Management of Lands and Resource (MLR) and Oregon and California Grant Lands (O&C) funding sources. Funding for the California Desert Conservation Area is sligthly more then $25M and has

generally not been reflexed in the table above. Of the $25M approximately $4M is collected from recreation fees primarily at Imperials Sand Dunes and spent for management of the fee areas; approximately $13M is direct funding for work such as land-use planning and NEPA, OHV management, energy and mineral development, realty actions, wild horse and burro management; and almost $6M is for the management of NLCS designations within the

California Desert Conservation Area. The remaining $2M is used for administrative support

costs. The $6M is approximately 25% for management of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, 25% for law enforcement, 40% for wilderness management,

and 10% for national scencic and historic trail management.

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National Monitoring Strategy

The Bureau of Land Management has long collected information about land health condition, air and water quality, recreational site visitation, locations of permitted uses, and a host of other measures that might be characterized as “monitoring." Considered broadly, the work related to assessment, inventory, and monitoring accounts for between ten and fifteen percent of the BLM’s operations. This very substantial commitment of time and money has been focused, for most of the Bureau’s history, on one-time needs in individual field offices - needs associated

primarily with authorizing uses and implementing projects. Data have been gathered according

to Bureau standards, but because they are organized to determine whether local objectives are being met, the information is often not comparable to data collected elsewhere in the BLM. From one office to another, information may be collected using different means and stored using

different applications or in different media, and as a result cannot be aggregated to form a

picture of regional or national conditions. In addition, BLM’s data have often not been recorded

in a way that allows comparisons over time to establish trends in either resource conditions or resource uses. A wealth of information about historical and present day conditions - some

collected by BLM itself and some collected by other sources - is therefore theoretically available

to answer management questions, but is very difficult to access or use. Together, these factors contribute to monitoring processes that are less efficient and effective than they could be. At the same time, the BLM and other Federal agencies have begun to acknowledge that different scales of analysis may offer important monitoring information that is fundamentally different than the site-by-site based approaches on which most of the analyses

currently rely. Because of these internal management needs, and because of the ongoing interest in process improvement under the President’s Management Agenda, BLM is developing a national strategy

to more effectively manage the collection, storage, and use of data about resource conditions and resource uses. This is a multi-year effort intended to:

• enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of BLM’s assessment, inventory, and

monitoring efforts;

• establish and use a limited number of resource indicators that are common to most BLM

field offices, and that are comparable to measures used by other government agencies and non-governmental organizations; and

• standardize data collection, evaluation, and reporting in a way that improves the quality of the BLM’s land use planning and other management decisions, and enhances BLM’s

ability to manage for multiple uses. To date, efforts to develop a National Monitoring Strategy have emphasized the importance of evaluating the Bureau’s data collection, storage, and analysis needs at multiple scales. In 2007,

projects will continue to be organized at the “local,” “regional,” and “national” scales and policy recommendations will describe data collection and use needs at each of those scales. Specific deliverables are expected to include:

• New data sets, especially on conditions at a regional level, with conclusions regarding whether and how similar data sets should be acquired for basins or regions outside the

pilot areas.

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• New protocols for gathering information, especially for resources (e.g., air) or programs

(e.g., impacts of off-highway vehicle use) that have few Bureau-wide standards for data

collection and analysis.

• New policies to begin the process of standardizing data collection, storage, and analysis, especially in the use of Geographic Information Systems and remotely gathered data.

• New technologies to help push policy changes (e.g., hand-held data capture devices,

with common reporting fields, that are used throughout the BLM). Some of these benefits will be realized in 2006, especially in the areas of establishing protocols and framing and setting new policy. Benefits of implementing a new strategy will only be

realized in pilot locations in 2006. Full implementation of new policies Bureau-wide is not

projected until 2007, and may take several years to complete. The BLM National Monitoring Strategy is being coordinated closely with the Bureau’s vegetation strategy, the land use

planning implementation effort, the Sagebrush strategy, and the BLM’s efforts to implement the Energy Policy Act of 2005. ADR / Conflict Prevention Program

The ADR/Conflict Prevention Program is the primary resource within BLM for conflict prevention and alternative dispute resolution. The program assists external stakeholders such as the

public, other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, as well as Bureau employees in obtaining advice and assistance in using these conflict management strategies to improve working relationships and increase opportunities for early public involvement in Bureau

decision-making. Major activities in the Program include

. Develop national policy framework on conflict prevention, management and resolution;

. Support cooperative conservation and community engagement in Bureau programs

using ADR-based approaches;

. Evaluate the use of ADR-based approaches across Bureau programs in order to reduce

conflict, improve processes and lead to better program outcomes;

. Ensure regular training as directed under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. Native Plant Materials Development Program

The Native Plant Materials Program (NPMP) is in its sixth year in BLM and is in direct response

to Congressional direction to supply native plant material for emergency stabilization and longer term rehabilitation and restoration efforts. The focus of the NPMP is to increase the amount of seed available and the number of native species with seed available for these efforts. The NPMP includes Seeds of Success, a conservation seed collection project in the US coordinated through the Plant Conservation Alliance in cooperation with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In compliance with Congressional direction, BLM is developing an interagency long-term program

to supply and manage native plant materials for use in rehabilitation and restoration efforts on

Federal lands. BLM is working closely with other Federal, State, local and private parties through the Piant Conservation Alliance in the development of these materials which will aid in restoring health to the public lands and will promote multi-species conservation. Developing new plant materials is a long-term process and requires several years of testing and evaluation

to determine biological characteristics and cultural techniques for germinating and planting.

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Seed increase projects require several years to produce sufficient seed for large-scale

rehabilitation and restoration projects. The 2007 budget proposes to spend $4.6 million within the Wild Land Fire Management

Program to support native plant seed collection and production, storage facilities, developing

public and private partnerships, and conducting education and outreach. Over 8 million acres were burned by wildfires in 2005. Nearly 2 million of the acres that burned were in the Mohave

Desert of Lincoln and Clark counties, Nevada. The NPMP will begin a new initiative in 2007

with focus on Mohave Desert. This interagency effort will initially assess the needs for native

plant materials for restoration within the Mohave Desert areas of Nevada, California, Utah, and

Arizona. Also in 2007, the NPMP will support the implementation of energy development

initiatives developing native plant conservation strategies to help promote environmentally sound reclamation practices. Challenge Cost Share Program

The Challenge Cost Share program leverages funding with non-Federal partners to complete more on-the-ground projects that are bureau-wide priorities. Between 1989 and 2005, more

than 1 ,600 partnership projects generated cooperator contributions of more than $32 million at a

cost to BLM slightly more than $14.5 million, or about $2.20 for each BLM dollar spent. Projects funded through the Challenge Cost Share program benefit the following three goals:

• To improve the health of watersheds, landscapes and marine resources on the public

lands.

• To sustain biological communities on the public lands.

• To improve access to recreation opportunities on the public lands. These are goals shared by many of the specific BLM programs. Staff from these program

design and oversee the CCS projects. The projects compliment work performed by the BLM in the various land management programs.

A toad outfitted with a radio transmitter for a

toad monitoring study in Montana

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications BLM’s Appropriations Structure

The BLM receives funding authority from numerous sources, including annual direct appropriations from the General Fund of the Treasury and from various special funds such as

the Land and Water Conservation fund. Annual appropriations are also made of offsetting collections from non-Federai sources such as mining claim maintenance fees. When it is advantageous to the government, BLM is authorized under the Economy Act to enter into reimbursable agreements with other Federal agencies. In some instances, appropriations to other Federal agencies are transferred to BLM, such as transfers from the U.S. Forest Service

to the BLM for pest control and cadastral survey programs.

Direct appropriations include the Management of Lands and Resources appropriation, which is the BLM’s main source of funds for operating programs such as energy and minerals development, protection of lands and resources, land use planning, management of wild horses and burros, wildlife, grazing, authorization of uses of the public lands, and cadastral surveys. The Oregon and California Grant Lands appropriation covers the management of BLM lands and resources in western Oregon, which are governed by the Oregon and California Grant Lands Act. The Wildland Fire Management appropriation covers expenses for wildland fire suppression, preparedness, prevention, rehabilitation, hazardous fuels reduction, and rural fire assistance. The Land Acquisition appropriation is used to purchase lands and interest in lands

in certain designated conservation areas. The Construction appropriation is used for construction of facilities on public lands. These appropriations are no-year accounts, and

Congress appropriates funds annually. Other direct appropriations include a major portion of the Miscellaneous Trust Funds

appropriation, which provides for resource protection and development of public lands with funds contributed to the BLM from non-Federal sources. The Service Charges, Deposits and

Forfeitures is a direct appropriation funded from sources such as fees collected to recover the costs of processing applications and documents, and providing copies of public land documents. Each year, Congress appropriates these funds to BLM to do the work. The Range

Improvements appropriation is a direct appropriation of $10,000,000 that is funded by half of the fees collected for grazing on the public lands, with the balance coming from the General Fund of the Treasury. The BLM funds administrative expenses from the Workforce and Organizational Support program and the Land and Resource Information Systems program in the Management of Lands and Resources appropriation, and the Western Oregon Information and Data Systems

program in the Oregon and California Grant Lands appropriation. In addition, the BLM funds

administrative expenses through program assessments at the National and State Office level. A

description of administrative support assessment process, as required by section 405 of the 2006 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, is included in the Workforce and Organization Support chapter.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Some appropriations do not require annual appropriation by Congress, but are permanently

appropriated by various laws. In this category are permanent appropriations paid to States, counties, and Native corporations. An example is payments made to western Oregon counties under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. The payments

are derived from both receipts collected by the BLM and appropriations from the General Fund. Another category of permanent appropriations is derived from receipts collected by the BLM for the sale, lease or use of public lands or resources. The receipts are available for use by the BLM each year for specified purposes. For example, 85 percent of the receipts from the sale of public lands in Clark County, Nevada, is deposited into a special account and used for the

acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in Nevada and numerous other purposes

authorized by Congress.

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© Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures ad/lx 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions Resource Protection Measures

1.1 Outcome Goal - Improve health of watersheds, landscapes, and marine resources that are DOI managed or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allocation and use of water.

1.1.01

Wetland areas - Cumulative percent of acres achieving

desired conditions where specified in management plans and condition is known, consistent

with applicable substantive and

procedural requirements of State and Federal water

law. (SP)1

C 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 0% 98% 98% No change

1.1.02

Riparian Areas - Cumulative percent of

riparian miles (stream

miles) achieving

desired conditions where specified in management plans and condition is known, consistent

with applicable substantive and

procedural requirements of State and Federal water

law. (SP)

c 89% 89% 90% 90% 90% 0% 90% 90% No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.1.03

Upland Areas -

Cumulative percent of acres achieving

desired conditions where specified in management plans and condition is known, consistent

with applicable substantive and

procedural requirements of State and Federal water

law. (SP)

C 55% 56% 58% 58% 59% +1% 59% 59%

Results show a

slightly increasing percentage in meeting desired

conditions which

is a result of better land management

practices and

providing for vegetation, soil, and water

attributes.

1.1.04

Surface Waters -

Cumulative percent of surface waters (acres) managed by DOI that meet EPA Approved

(State) Water Quality Standards. (SP)

C 84% 88% 87% 87% 87% 0% 88% 88%

Baseline adjusted

in 2005. Annual

increases are

less than 1 %.

1.1.05

Surface Waters -- Cumulative percent of surface waters

(stream miles) managed by DOI that meet EPA Approved

(State) Water Quality Standards. (SP)

C 89% 89% 91% 91% 91% 0% 91% 91%

Baseline adjusted

in 2005. Annual

increases are

less than 1%.

1.1.06

Cumulative percent of reporting Class 1 DOI

lands that meet

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). (SP)

C 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 0% 50% 50% No change

1.1.07

Cumulative percent of reporting Class 1 DOI

lands that meet

visibility objectives. (SP) C 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.1.08

Cumulative number of land acres reclaimed

or mitigated from the

effects of degradation from past mining. (SP) A 336 200 934 425 300 -125 300 250

Redirection of resources to meet energy development

priorities. Intermediate Strategy - Restore and maintain proper function to watersheds and landscapes.

1.1.09

Restore Fire Adapted

Ecosystems/Fire

Rehabilitation: Cumulative percent of acres degraded by

wildland fire with postfire rehabilitation treatments underway,

completed, and

monitored. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

827,045/ 4,714,816 = 17.5%

N/A

405,269/

2,535,672 =16.0%

1,214,591/ 6,072,955 = 20.0% 20% 0% 20% 20%

Definition for this measure is being

redefined to

reflect degraded

rather than total burned acres in the denominator.

1.1.10

Restore Fire Adapted

Ecosystems/

Condition Class: Number of total acres

in fire regimes 1 , 2, or 3 that were identified as high priority through collaboration consistent with the 10- year Implementation

Plan moved to a

better condition class - in total. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 294,000 N/A 271,551 230,000 235,000 +2% 250,000 250,000

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.1.11

Restore Fire Adapted

Ecosystems/Condition

Class: Number of

total acres in fire regimes 1 , 2, or 3 that were identified as

high priority through

collaboration consistent with the 10- year Implementation

Plan moved to a

better condition class- as a percent of total acres. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

294,000/ 771,000

= 38.1%

N/A

271,551/ 726,835 =37.3%

230,000/ 612,000

= 37.6%

235,000/ 601,000

= 39.0%

1 .4%

(+4%)

250,000/ 500,000

= 50.0%

250,000/ 615,000

= 41.0%

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and

expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment. Long term target adjusted based

on trend data.

1.1.12

Restore Fire Adapted

Ecosystems/Condition

Class: Number of acres in prior measure

(Performance Measure 1.1.10) moved to a better condition class per

million dollars of gross

investment. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

294,000/ $80.08

= 3,671 N/A

271,551/ S75.28M

= 3,607

230,000/ S77.36M

= 2,973

235,000/ S70.79M

= 3,320 +11.7%

250,000/ S75.00M

= 3,333

250,000/ S80.00M

= 3,125

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are

prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment. Long term target adjusted based

on trend data. Section I - Goal Performance Table Page I -57
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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.1.13

Reduce Hazardous

Fuels: Number of

total acres treated

that are in condition classes 2 or 3 in fire regimes 1 through 3

outside of wildland- urban interface, and

are identified as high

priority through

collaboration consistent with the 10-

Yr. Implementation

Plan - in total. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 494,000 N/A 477,742 373,000 420,000 +12.6% 335,000 470,000

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment,

l ong term target adjusted based

on trend data.

1.1.14

Reduce Hazardous

Fuels: Number of acres treated that are

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-

Yr. Implementation

Plan -- as a percent of

all acres treated. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

494,000/ 770,797

= 64.1%

N/A

477,742/ 726,835

= 65,7%

373,000/ 612,000

= 60.9%

420.000

601.000

= 70.0%

9.1%

(+14.9%) 350.000

500.000

= 70%

470.000

615.000

= 76.4%

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are

prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment. Long term target adjusted based

on trend data. Section I - Goal Performance Table Page I -58
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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 • 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures •2

1? 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2008

Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.1.15

Reduce Hazardous

Fuels: Number of acres treated outside

the wildland-urban

interface per million dollars gross

investment. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

770,797/ $80.08M

= 9,628 N/A

726,835/ S75.28M

= 9,655

612,000/ $76.58M = 7,992

601,000/ $70.79M

= 8,490 +6.2%

500,000/ S75.00M

= 6,667

615,000/ S80.00M

= 7,688

Increased performance is targeted based

on expected

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

knowledge about

placing treatments

outside the WUI.

Also, as more CWPPs are

prepared, more

priority projects become available

for treatment. Long term target adjusted based

on trend data.

1.1.16

Land Contamination: Percent of known

contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed land. (SP)

F 1.4% 2.2% 11.0% 3.4% 7.3% +4% 5% 5%

Resources are being redirected

in 2007 to meet

energy development

priorities. However, multi year projects funded in prior years will still have an impact on performance

in 2007 and

2008. Intermediate Strategy - improve information base, information management, and technical assistance.

1.1.17

Forge Effective Partnerships:

Satisfaction scores on

resource protection partnerships. (SP) C 81% 81%

Not Reported in FY2005

Measured

Biannually 82%

Not

Reported in FY2007

Measured

Biannually 0% 83% 83%

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted

2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

1.2.04

Habitat Restoration: Number of acres

restored or enhanced

to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management

documents, program

objectives. (SP)

C 158,500 9,000 acres 9,158 acres 10,000

acres 150,000acres +140,000acres 150,000acres 150,000acres

Multi-year sage

grouse projects funded in 2005,

will have results counted in 2006

and 2007.

1.3 Outcome Goal - Protect cultural and natural heritage resources.

1.3.01

Cultural Resource

Properties: Cumulative percent of

cultural properties on DOI inventory in good

condition. (SP)

C 81% 81% 82% 80% 81% +i% 81% 81% No change

1.3.02

Cultural Resource

Collections: Cumulative percent of collections in DOI

inventory in good

condition. (SP)

c 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 0% 100% 100% No change

1.3.03

Paleontology

Localities: Percent of paleontology localities

in DOI inventory in good to fair condition. (SP)

c 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 0% 90% 90% No change

1.3.04

Natural Heritage Resources: Percent of Special Management

Areas meeting their heritage resource

objectives under the

authorizing legislation. (SP)

A 73% 73% 71%

349 / 491 59%

629/1060 59%629/1060 0% 59% 59%

The 2006 data

includes acres for Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) for which BLM has

not measured

performance in past years. This increase in acres counted lowers

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2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

Measures •2

ro 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Intermediate Strategy - Manage special management areas for natural heritage resource objectives.

1.3.05

Wilderness Areas: Percent of acres of designated wilderness

achieving wilderness

character objectives as specified by

statute. (SP)

A 86% 86% 92% 85% 85% 0% 85% 85% No change

1.3.06

Wild and Scenic

Rivers: Cumulative

percent of miles of designated wild and

scenic rivers achieving wild and

scenic river condition

objectives. (BUR)

C 98% 61% 99% 62% 62% 0% 62% 62% No change

1.3.07

Scenic and Historic

Trails: Percent of miles of designated

scenic and historic

trails achieving

achieving trail protection. (BUR)

C 56% TBD 52% 52% 52% 0% 52% 52% No change

1.3.08

Cumulative National Monuments and

National Conservation

Areas: Initiate priority projects to achieve

the resource condition objectives for x percent of the NMs

and NCAs. (BUR)

C 84% 84% 78% 78% 78% 0% 78% 78% No change

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Measures H<

fD 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted

2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

2.1.01

Provide for Access: Cumulative number of onshore acres

available for energy

resource exploration and development

consistent with applicable management plans or

permitting requirements. (SP)

c

590MM

acres

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

0

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

590MM

acres: 224MM

surface, 366MM subsurface

No change

2.1.02

Responsible Use: Average acreage

disturbed per

permitted energy

exploration or development activity. (SP)

A 2.3 acres 2.3 acres 2.3 acres 2.1 acres 2.2 acres

+0.1 acres

2.1 acres 2.1 acres Changes to disturbed acreage will remain small.

Intermediate Strategy - Effectively manage and provide for efficient access and development.

2.1.03

Processing

Backlog/Fluid

Minerals: Number of pending cases of permits that are in backlog status for fluid energy minerals (APDs) (SP)

A 2,214 APD's 2,040 APDs 2,461 APD's 1,226 APDs 483 APDs

-743 APDs 0 APDs 0 APDs

BLM has seen a sharp increase in the # of new

APD's submitted. New authorities in the 2005 Energy

Policy Act and

additional funding requested in 2007 will result in the decline of APD backlog.

2.1.04

Cost Efficiency: The

average full cost of processing

applications for (fluid energy) Permit to Drill Applications (APDs). (BUR/PARTyA

$3,355/ APD's

Processed

$4,000/ APD

Processed

$3,494/ APD

Processed

$3,750/ APD

Processed

$3,750/ APD

Processed

0

$3,750/ APDs$3,750/ APDs

2005 actual end

of year cost is based on APD's

in AFMSS. An

historical average

plus inflation factors is used for out year

planning.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

2.1.05

Processing

Backlog/Solid

Minerals: Number of pending cases of lease applications that are in backlog status

for solid energy

minerals (LBAs). (SP)

F 45 LBAs 25 LBAs 35 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 0 30 LBAs 30 LBAs

In 2005 BLM

redirected resources to reduce the LBA

backlog. The BLM will continue

to address the same it of LBA's

in 2007 and 2008

but the backlog

will not decrease

as fast because

of the increase in applications.

2.1.07

Processing/Percent Processed — Increase

the percent of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are processed for fluid energy minerals (APDs). (BUR/PART)

A 105% 96% 63% 79% 90% +11% 92% 92%

BLM has seen a sharp increase in the it of new

APD's submitted. New authorities in the 2005 Energy

Policy Act and

additional funding requested in 2007 will result in an increased it of pending

applications being processed.

2.1.08

Processing/Percent Processed ~ Increase

the percent of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are processed for energy

minerals (coal). (BUR/PART)

F 13% 43% 31% 16% 27% +11% 25% 25%

The program

projects an

increase in applications which will affect the backlog.

Intermediate Strategy - Enhance responsible use management practices

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

2.2.01

Cumulative Number of acres available for non-energy mineral resource exploration and development

consistent with applicable management plans. JSP)

C

570,700,000

acres 570,700,000

acres 570,699,000

acres 570,698,000acres 570,697,000

acres

-1,000 570,696,000

acres 570,696,000

acres

Reductions are

related to withdrawal

actions in revised land use plans.

2.2.02

Responsible Use: Number of acres

reclaimed to appropriate land

condition and water

quality standards. (SP)

C 1,786

8,000 acres

(cum. =

9,786)

12, 131 acres

(cum. =

21,917)

8,000 acres (cum. =

29,917)

8,000 acres

(cum. =

37,917) 0

8,000 acres

(cum. =

45,917)

8,000 acres (cum. =

53,572) No change

Intermediate Strategy - Effectively manage and provide for efficient access and production.

2.2.03

Permit Processing: Average time for review and approval

of saleable, and solid leasable minerals processing actions. (SP)

A 6 mo 1 8 months 0

Baseline to be

established TBD TBD TBD TBD

Performance Measure change

accepted which

seperates

locatable minerals from

saleable and

solid leasable

minerals.

2.2.04

Processing/Percent: Increase the percent

of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are processed for non- energy minerals. (BUR)

F 23% 24% 25% 25% 25% 0% 27% 27%

2008 increase

results from improved

processes.

Intermediate Strategy - Enhance responsible use management practices.

2.2.05

Increase the percent

of non-compliance and trespass actions

that are resolved for non-energy minerals. (BUR)

F 8% 24.5% 25% 25% 25% 0.0% 25.5% 25.5% No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions Intermediate Strategy - Improve information base, information management, and technical assistance.

2.2.06

Satisfaction Rating: Improve customer

satisfaction rating with the non-energy

mineral permitting process. (BUR)

C

data pending 78.5% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 0.0% 82.5% 82.5%

Improved

processes will result in a customer

satisfaction increase in 2008.

2.3 Outcome Goal Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use. and ensure optimal value: Forage.

2.3.01

Restoration: Percent

of acres with DOI

range improvements

resulting in sustainable grazing. (SP)

A 5.0% 9.0% 6.3% 7.0% 7.0% 0.0% 6.3% 6.3%

2007 request proposes to eliminate range improvement

funding. Carryover funds and some

financial contributions by

permit holders

will keep percent

level in 2007, but

decline will begin

in 2008 as fewer funds are

available.

2.3.02

Percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land

conditions and water and air standards. (SP)

A 63% 56% 58% 58% 59% +1% 60% 60%

Implementation of 2005 program

review recommendations

result in a 1%

increase each

year. Improvements

include

consolidation of workloads, increased

contracting and

procedural improvements.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures 3

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted

2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

...

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions Intermediate Strategy - Provide access for grazing.

2.3.03

Permit Processing: Average time (average reduction, number of days) for processing and

issuance of grazing

permits. (SP)

F 215 days 210 days 207 days 207 days 207 days 0 207 days 207 days No change

2.4 Outcome Goal - Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value: Forest products.

2.4.01

Access/PD Volume: Volume of wood

products offered consistent with applicable management plans, PD lands. (BUR/SP)

C 46.5 MMBF 38 MMBF 59 MMBF 50 MMBF 50 MMBF 0 50 MMBF 50 MMBF No change

2.4,02

Access/O&C Volume: Volume of wood

products offered consistent with applicable management plans, O&C lands. (BUR/SP)

c 140 185 198 220 243 +23 263 263

In settlement of a law suit brought by AFRC, the BLM has agreed

to offer 303 MMBF by 2009.

2.4.04 Access/O&C ASQ:

Percent of Allowable Sale Quantity offered

for sale, O&C lands. (BUR/SP) c 69% 91% 98% 93% 95% +2.0% 130% 130%

In settlement, the BLM agreed to

offer 303 MMBF

by 2009.

2.4.06

Optimal Value:

Administrative cost per thousand board

feet of timber offered

for sale. (Ave. of PD

and O&C lands) (SP)

A $176 $125 $105 $125 $125 $0 $125 $125 No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures 3 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

Recreation Measures —t *<T3

ro 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan

t' 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

3.1 Outcome Goal - Provide tor a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOf managed and partnered lands and

waters.

3.1.02

Satisfaction with the

quality of recreation experience. (SP) c 94% 94% 91% 92% 92% 0% 93% 93%

Increased

funding in 2006

and continued

focus on

improving facility conditions and

interpretive products should

result in improved customer

satisfaction.. Intermediate Strategy - Improve capacities to provide access for recreation where appropriate.

3.1.03

Recreation

Opportunities: Number of acres made available for recreation through management actions and partnerships. (SP).

c

260,000,000

acres 260,000,000

acres 260,000,000acres 260,000,000

acres 260,000,000acres 0

260,000,000

acres 260,000,000

acres No change

3.1.04

Number of river and

shoreline miles sustained accessible

for recreation through management actions and partnerships. 1SP2__

c

14,500

miles 14,500

miles 14,500miles 14,500

miles 14,500miles 0 14,500miles 14,500miles No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

3.1.05

Universal Access:

Percent of universally accessible facilities in relation to the total number of recreation areas. (SP)

A 7% 9% 7% 10% 7% -3% 7% 7%

The accessibility evaluations

identified a

greater number of deficiencies than

initially anticipated. Intermediate Strategy - Promote recreation opportunities

3.1.06

Efficient Transactions: Number of on-line recreation transactions supported by DOI

(number of people

served, number of transaction

opportunities). (SP)

C 12,960 13,000 8,000 13,500 14,000 +500 14,000 14,000

Mandatory

internet shutdown

in 2005 caused a decrease in the number of on-line reservations. The increase in 2006/2007 is due

to resumed and expanded

internet access

bureauwide. Intermediate Strategy - Manage recreation activities seamlessly.

3.1.07

Expand

Resource/Community- Based Collaboration: Percent of recreation areas with community

partnerships. (SP)

C 21% 21% 21% 24% 25% +1% 25% 25%

Proactive communication and community

outreach has

increased community

partnerships.

3.1.08 One-Stop Access: Number of individuals using interagency

pass. (SP) F 10,750 11,000 10,735 12,000 12,000 0 12,000 12,000 No change

Intermediate Strategy - Enhance the quality of recreation opportunities.

3.1.09

Facilities Condition : Percent of facilities are in fair to good

condition as measured by the

Facilities Asset Management System

A No Data No Data No Data

Baseline to be

Established TBD TBD TBD TBD

Reporting system

scheduled to be

completed in 2007

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions (FAMS). (SP)

Intermediate Strategy - Provide effective interpretation and education programs.

3.1.10

Facilitated Programs: Number of visitors served by facilitated programs. (BUR) C 12,987,900 13,000,000 13,397,902 12,000,000 12,000,000 0 12,000,000 12,000,000 No change

3.1.11

Interpretation and

Education:

Satisfaction with the

quality of

interpretation and

environmental

education products in Special Recreation Management Areas

as measured by a general public survey. (BUR)

C No Data 77% 82% 82% 82% 0% 82% 82% No change

3.2 Outcome Goal - Provide for and receive fair value in recreation.

3.2.01 Customer satisfaction with value for fee

paid. (SP) C 85% 85% 85% 88% 90% +2% 90% 90%

Improvements to

facilities through

multi year

deferred maintenance

funding and focus on more timely corrections to CACHE

corrective actions should result in an increase to customer

satisfacation with value for fee paid. Intermediate Strategy - Promote quality services for recreation.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006 Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

3.2.02 Percent of concession activities with performance- based contracts. (SP) C 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% No change

Intermediate Strategy - Effectively manage service fees and recreation fees

3.2.03

Cost per visitor at development and

recreational fee demonstration sites. (BUR) C $6.40 $7.00 $7.24 $7.00 $7.00 0 $7.00 $7.00 No change

3.2.04 Cost of Recreation Fee Collections. (SP) F N/A 15% 15% 15% 15% 0% 15% 15% No change

Serving Communities

Measures

4.1 Outcome Goal - Protect lives, resources, and property.

4.1.01

Loss of life from

severe, unplanned and unwanted

wildland fire is eliminated. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

0-DOI

fires 20 - Total N/A

1 - DOI

fires 12 -Total 0 0 0% 0 0 The target for this measure is always zero.

4.1.02

Firefighter injuries from severe, unplanned and unwanted wildland fire are reduced. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 414 N/A 341 0 0 0% 0 0

Targets not yet developed (0) due to the unpredictable number of injuries and limited experience with baseline data.

4.1.03

Wildland Fire: Damage to communities and the environment from

severe, unplanned and unwanted

wildland fire are reduced. (SP)

(represents DOI total

A UNK N/A UNK 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD

Data not reported

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006 Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions performance) for developing

trend data

4.1.04

Wildland Fire: Amount

of time lost from

firefighter injury in proportion to the number of days worked (across all agencies). (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A

1,383.25 2,758,577 = 0.05%

N/A

1,066.00 977,258

= 0.11%

0.05% 0.05% 0% 0 0.05%

Long term target revised to reflect collection of baseline data.

4.1.05

Wildland Fire: Number

of homes and

significant structures

lost as a result of wildland fire. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 104 N/A 89 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Targets not developed (0) due to the

unpredictability of catastrophic fires.

4.1.06

Law Enforcement -

Visitor lives lost due to

illegal activities on DOI lands and in DOI

facilities (incidents per 100,000

visitor/resident days). (SP)

A 0.01 Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set 0.004

Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

0 Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set No change

4.1.07

Law Enforcement:

Visitor serious injuries due to illegal activities on DOI lands and in DOI facilities (incidents per 100,000

visitor/resident days). (SP)

A 0.06 Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

0.05 Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

0 Report

Actuals, Targets Not

Set

Report

Actuals, Targets Not Set No change

No change

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2005

Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.08

Percent of unplanned and unwanted

wildland fires controlled during

initial attack. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 98% N/A 97% 95% 95% 0% 95% 95% No change

4.1.09

Improve Fire Prevention and

Suppression: Number

of acres burned by unplanned and

unwanted wildland

fires. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

A 8,094,531 N/A 8,681,252 5,135,013 5,771,566 12.4% 5,135,013 5,771,566

The 10-year average is assumed for targeting this highly variable measure, (all acres)

4.1.10

Number of acres

treated that are in the wildland-urban

interface and are

identified as high

priority through

collaboration consistent with the 1

0

Year Implementation

Plan - in total. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

C 490,110 N/A 542,568 472,000 451,000 -4.5% 500,000 500,000

Performance change targeted based on

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

preparation of CWPPs, resulting

in emphasis on

placing treatments that best reduce risk, as opposed to simply treating more acres.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.11

Number of acres

treated that are in the wildland-urban

interface and are

identified as high

priority through

collaboration consistent with the 10- Year Implementation

Plan - as X percent of

all acres treated. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

C

490,110/

1,261,110 = 38.9%N/A

542,568/

1,269,403 = 42.8%

472,000/

1,084,000 = 43.6%

451,000/

1,052,000 = 42.9%

-1.6%

500,000/ 1,000,000 = 50.0%

500,000/ 1,115,000 = 45.0%

Performance change targeted based on

increased

collaboration with partners and

expanded

preparation of CWPPs, resulting

in emphasis on

placing treatments that best reduce risk, as opposed to simply treating more acres. Long term target adjusted based

on trend data.

4.1.12

Number of acres

treated in the permitted acres

interface per million dollars gross

investment. (SP)

(represents DOI total performance)

C

490,110/

$1 15.38M

= 4,248 N/A

542,568/ S132.59M

= 4,092

472,000/ S132.86M

= 3,553

451,000/ S128.99M

= 3,496 -1.6%

500,000/

$135.00M

= 3.704

500,000/ $135.00M

= 3.704

Performance change targeted based on

increased

collaboration with partners and expanded

preparation of CWPPs, resulting

in emphasis on

placing treatments that best reduce risk, as opposed to simply treating more acres. intermediate Strategy - Improve public safety and security and protect public resources from damage.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 (for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures

•H

»<§

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted

2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.13

Mitigate Hazards: Percent of physical and chemical hazards

mitigated within 120

days to ensure visitor or public safety. (SP)

c 78% 68% 97% 68% 70% +2% 70% 70%

There has been

an increase in the instances of environmental

contamination

resulting from the expansion of public land use. 2005 numbers

reflect a high

level of response

to this unanticipated workload. Although it will become more

difficult to keep

pace with the expanded

workload, BL.M

will maintain the response rate of 120 days for the predicted targets

of 68% and 70%

for 2006 and 2007

respectively.

4.1.14

Facility Compliance:

Increase the percentage of BLM

organizational units rated in good safety,

health, and

environmental

condition. (BUR)

F 87% 82% 78% 79% 80% +1% 81% 81%

In 2005 BLM

implemented a

policy requiring completion of all high priority compliance

issues to achieve

a good condition

rating. In previous years one or more high

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BLN! GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type

L

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

incomplete and a good rating received. The new policy plus dedicated funding

for CACHE

corrective actions

results in a 1%

increase in performance each year.

4.1.15

Facilities Condition: Buildings (e g., administrative, employee housing) in fair or better condition as measured by the

Facilities Condition Index (FCI). (SP)

F NA

FCI will be

developed

by 2nd or 3rd Quarter

of FY05

No data

reported 0.071 0.071 0% 0.071 0.071

No change

FCI = the cost of maintenance and

repair deficiencies divided by the

current replacement

value of the

facility(s).

4.1.16

Facilities Condition: Other facilities, including roads, dams, trails, bridges are in fair or better condition as measured by the appropriate Facilities Condition Index (FCI). (SP)

F N/A

FCI will be

developed by 2nd or 3rd Quarter

of FY05

No data

reported 0.165 0.165 0% 0.165 0.165

No change

FCI = the cost of maintenance and

repair deficiencies divided by the

current replacement

value of the

facility(s). Intermediate Strategy - Promote respect for private property.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006

Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.17

Title, Boundary and

Survey Information: Percent of townships

for which DOI has

data responsibility, where land status, boundary, and

geographic coordinate

information are accessible on the

internet through the National Integrated Land System (NILS). (BUR)

C

NAReported in FY06

N/A

Establish Baseline and Targets TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD No change

4.1.18

Boundary/Survey:

Percent of Surveys Completed within eighteen (18) months

of being funded. (BUR) (PART)

C

NAReported in FY06Baseline

Established

in FY 05

Baseline

Established

in FY05

Reported in FY06 54% 56% +2% 58% 58%

Implementation of improved

practices has

resulted in completing

cadastral survey

projects more

quickly. This

trend is expected

to continue as

these practices are further refined

in the field.

4.1.19

Percent of survey

projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands

that are funded. (BUR) (PART) A

NAReported in FY06

Baseline

Established

in FY 05

Baseline

Established

in FY 05 20% 22% +2% 22% 22%

Survey projects

will increase beginning in 2007

because of an

expected

increase in BIA

reimbursable

funding.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type

. 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted

2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.20

Alaska Land

Conveyances:

Cumulative percent of the total acreage

required under the Alaska Statehood Act (ASA) and the Alaska

Native Claims

Settlement Act (ANCSA), as amended by the Alaska National

Interest Lands

Conservation Act (ANILCA), will be

transferred from Bureau administration

to the State of Alaska and the Alaska Native

Corporations. (BUR)

C 86.0% 43.0% 44.0% 44.9% 45.6% +0.7% 46.2% 46.2%

The cumulative

increase in 2008

is based on

consistant production at present funding

levels.

4.1.21

Land Title Records: Number of public land

title records posted on

the internet to assist

title, survey, historical, and genealogical research and retrieval. (BUR)

C 106,299

150,000

records 150,151records 200,000records 200,000records 0 200,000records 200,000

records No change

4.1.21.01

Processing

Backlog/Rights-of- Way: Number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are

in backlog status for rights-of-way (R/Ws). (SP)

F

1,007 ROW'S1,127 ROWs1,117 ROWs1,750 ROWs1,100 ROWs -6501,100 ROWs1,100 ROWs

As a result of implementing new regulations

in June 2005, the ROW backlog will decline.

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BLM GOAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY TABLE FY 2004 - 2008 ( for FY 2007 Budget Justifications)

Measures Type 2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006

Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

4.1.22

Management Plans: Percent of areas under DOI management or influence covered by

current resource management plans based on land use

plan evaluations. (BUR)

F 5% 4.3% 12.0% 3.7% 5.0% 0% 10% 10%

Percentage

represents plan evaluations done

annually. The

change reflects a cummulative

increase in the number of completed plans

requiring evaluations.

4.1.23

Land Conveyances:

Increase the acreage

of land disposals and conveyances

completed outside Alaska. (BUR)

F

40,200

acres

1,000,000 acres 3,527,157

acres

1,000,000

acres 1,000,000acres 0

1,000,000

acres 1,000,000acres No change

4.1.24

Land Exchanges and

Acquisitions: Increase the number

and acreage of land exchanges and

acquisitions to improve land tenure

distribution. (BUR)

-

F 40,712 23,360 90,655 31,125 25,613 -5,512 25,000 25,000

Because prior year LWCF land purchase funds may be retained

until utilized, some existing land acquisition projects could be

carried out with

prior year

unobligated balances. 'SP = Department Strategic Plan performance measure.

2BUR = Bureau specific performance measure.

3 DOI non-key = Performance measure developed by the Department, but not part of the strategic plan.

4 BUR/PART = Bureau specific performance measure developed during OMB's Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) process.

5BUR/SP = Modified DOI Strategic Plan performance measure. Targets and accomplishments will be aggregated and reported to the Department

under applicable DOI performance measures.

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Measures V?§

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan 2005 Actual 2006 Enacted 2007 Plan Change

from

2006 Revised

to 2007

Long-term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Long-term

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations of Changes: for change from

2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions

Note: 1 his table discusses performance for BLM activities only, except for the Wildland Fire performance, which represents performance by all DOI bureaus Wildlar

is discussed in detail in the Wildland Fire chapter. d Fire performance

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2007 Budgetary Changes at a Glance

2005

Actual 2006

Enacted

Fixed Cost Changes

Internal Transfers

Distributed Program

Information Technology

Reduction

Distributed Program

Washington

Oversight/Admin

Support Reduction Program Changes

2007

President’s Budget

Appropriation: Management of Lands and Resources

Land Resources

Soil, Water, Air 34,738 33,838 457 -196 -61 -257 32,053

1 San Pedro Partnership - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition 1986] [985] -985 2 Abandoned Mine Lands Program Reduction 19,570] [9,429] -1,000 Range 69,183 69,870 1,164 -692 -93 -785 68,279

1 Invasive Plants Nat'l Center - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition [985] -985 2 Weed Mgml - Reduction of One-Time Congressional

Addition 1493] [985] -985 Forestry 8,895 10,404 146 -59 -27 -86 10,464

Riparian 21,228 22,124 353 -121 -19 -140 21,598

1 Santa Ana River Conservation - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition M [739] -739

Cultural Resources 14,925 15,015 250 -112 -17 -129 18,136

1 Cultural Resource Enhancement Initiative

LQL [0] +3,000

Wild Horses and Burros 39,045 36,362 300 -277 -34 -311 36,351

Wildlife and Fisheries

Wildlife 25,063 28,166 386 -125 -40 -165 28,387

Fisheries 1 1 ,884 12,314 184 -62 -18 -80 12,418 Threatened and Endangered Species 21,144 21,254 324 -117 -26 -143 21,435

Recreation Management

Wilderness 16,431 16,559 282 -115 -11 -126 16,215

1 Program Reduction -500 Recreation Resources 44,158 48,572 757 -246 -55 -301 47,550

1 Undaunted Stewardship - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition _ jm. . [985] -985 2 San Jacinto/Santa Rosa implementation - Reduction of One-Time Congressional Addition 10] I493]_ -493 Section I - Budget at a Glance Page I -83
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2007 Budgetary Changes at a Glance

2005

Actual 2006 Enacted

Fixed Cost Changes

Internal Transfers

Distributed Program

Information Technology

Reduction

Distributed Program

Washington

Oversight/Admin Support Reduction Program Changes

2007

President's Budget

Energy and Mineral Resources

Oil and Gas 87,360 88,962 1,501 -1,099 -164 -1,263 115,308

1 AK North Slope Oil & Gas Energy 18,4251 [8,425] + 12,400 2 Energy Permitting - Non Pilot Offices [8,2651 [9,0401 +9,244 3 Oil Shale Leasing [Q] [1,0001 +3,300

4 Gas Hydrates Research [350] [3501 +425

5 NPRA Well Capping - Shift of base funds from Deferred Maintenance [Q] [Q1 739 +739

Coal 9,311 9,159 169 -66 -16 -82 9,246 Other Mineral Resources 9,960 10,036 190 -61 -14 -75 10,151 Alaska Minerals 3,944 2,263 0 -1 0 -1 0

1 Elimination of Program [3,9441 [2,2631 -2,262

Realty and Ownership

Alaska Conveyance 41,975 40,002 429 -175 -22 -197 35,234

1 Alaska Conveyance - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition [9,3681 [7,0001 -5,000 Cadastral Survey 15,590 15,790 226 -110 -26 -136 13,951

1 Indian Settlement Funding [01 [01 +200

2 GIS Mapping in Utah - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition [2961 [296] -296 3 Recordable Disclaimer Processing in Alaska - Reduction

of One-Time Congressional Addition [9861 [7391 -739 4 Mapping in Montana - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition [01 [9361 -936 5 Soil Survey in Wyoming - Reduction of One- Time

Congressional Addition [01 [1581 -158 Land and Realty 35,059 33,186 608 -414 -49 -463 33,331 Resource Protection and Maintenance Resource Planning 48,863 49,527 614 -188 -72 -260 49,142 Section I ~ Budget at a Glance Page I -84
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2007 Budgetary Changes at a Glance

2005

Actual 2006Enacted

Fixed Cost Changes

Internal Transfers

Distributed Program

Information Technology

Reduction

Distributed Program

Washington

Oversight/Admin Support Reduction Program Changes

2007

President's Budget

1 California Desert Planning - Reduction of One-Time

Congressional Addition 101 [739] -739 Resource Protection and Law Enforcement 16,788 18,942 212 -59 -27 -86 18,556

1 Law Enforcement in Nat'l Landscape Conservation Systems - Reduction of One-Time Congressional Addition 101 11,2321 -1,232 2 Law Enforcement Increase to Implement Secretary's Reorganizational Plan 1 16,788

1

[17,7101 + 720 Hazard Mgmt and Resource Restoration 15,850 15,889 241 -118 -79 -197 15,933

Transportation and Facilities Operations 6,057 6,179 80 -11 -1 -12 6,247 Annual Maintenance 30,564 31,571 453 -238 -70 -308 30,977

1 Trails, Pacific Crest, Cont. Divide, Iditarod - Reduction of One-Time Congressional Addition [739] -739 Deferred Maintenance 41,192 38,896 0 0 0 +0 38,157

1 NPRA Well Capping - Shift of base funds to Oil & Gas

Management 1 1,479

1

__ [739] -739 -739 Land and Resource Information Systems (LRIS) 18,062 17,949 149 -945 -568 - 1,513 17,585

1 Departmental Land Resource Information System _ IQL [01 + 1,000

Workforce and Organizational Support

Information Systems Operations 19,651 21,139 168 -2,177 -402 -2,579 18,728

Administrative Support 50,164 50,680 927 -505 -542 - 1,047 50,560 Bureauwide Fixed Costs 72,346 73,627 3,818 -600 0 -600 77,895

1 Depaitmental Working Capital Fund [3,860] [4,162

]

+ 1,050

Al

Pr

ipropriation: Wildland Fire Management

cparedness 258,939 268,839 5,962 0 274,801 Suppression Operations 218,445 230,721 +26,320 257,041

1 Program Increase [218,445] 1230,721

]

+26,320 Section I - Budget at a Glance Page I -85
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

2007 Budgetary Changes at a Glance

2005

Actual 2006 Enacted

Fixed Cost Changes

Internal Transfers

Distributed Program

information Technology

Reduction

Distributed Program

Washington

Oversight/Admin

Support Reduction Program Changes

2007

President's Budget

1 Increased Program Need [1,4791 [9851 15 + 15 Appropriation: Construction

Cc nstruction 1 1 ,340 1 1 ,750 0 0 0 +0 6,476

1 Construction Projects [11,3401 [11,7501 -5,274 Appropriation: Range Improvements

Range Improvements, Public Lands 7,873 7,873 0 0 0 +0 0

1 Elimination of Program [7,873] [7,8731 -7,873 Range Improvements, LU Lands 1,527 1,527 0 0 0 +0 0

1 Elimination of Program [1,527] [1,5271 -1,527 General Administrative Expense 600 600 0 0 0 +0 0

1 Elimination of Program [6001 [6001 -600

i

Section I - Budget at a Glance Page I -87
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications GENERAL STATEMENT

ATTACHMENTS

EMPLOYEE COUNT BY GRADE

(Total Employment) 2005 Actual 2006 Estimate 2007 Estimate

Executive Level V 1 1 1 Subtotal 1 1 1 ES-** 20 20 20

Subtotal 21 21 21 GS/GM/GG - 15 104 103 102 GS/GM/GG - 14 343 340 338 GS/GM/GG - 13 935 926 920 GS/GM/GG - 12 1,706 1,689 1,677 GS/GM/GG - 1

2,640 2,613 2,595 GS/GM/GG - 10 143 142 141 GS/GM/GG - 9 1,276 1,264 1,256 GS/GM/GG - 8 299 296 294 GS/GM/GG - 7 1,251 1,239 1,231 GS/GM/GG - 6 649 643 639 GS/GM/GG - 5 832 824 819 GS/GM/GG - 4 542 537 534 J GS/GM/GG - 3 385 381 379 GS/GM/GG - 2 107 106 105 GS/GM/GG - 1 11 11 11 Subtotal 11,244 11,135 11,062

i Other Pay Schedule Systems (Ungraded) 586 580 580

Total employment (actual/projected) at end of

fiscal year 11,830 11,715 11,642

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page 1-88
BLM FUNDING GOAL TABLES SUMMARY OF 2007 BUDGET REQUEST CHANGES BY MISSION GOAL

STRATEGIC THEMES Resource Protection Resource Use Recreation

Serving Communitie

s

APPROPRIATION END OUTCOME GOALS

PEO.1

-

Improve

health

of

watersheds,

landscapes,

and

marine

resources

PEO.2

-

Sustain

biological

communities

PEO.3

-

Protect

cultural

and

natural

heritage

resources

UEO.1

-

ENERGY

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use.

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.2

-

NON-ENERGY

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use.

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.3

-

FORAGE

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use,

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.4

-

FOREST

PRODUCTS

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use

to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use.

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.5

-

Deliver

water

in

environmentally

responsible &

cost

efficient

manner

UEO.6

-

Generate

hydropower

in

environmentally

responsible

&

cost

efficient

manner

REO.1

-

Provide

fora

quality

recreation

experience,

including

access,

and

enjoyment

of

natural

and

cu'tural

resources

on

DO!

managed

and

partnered

lands

and

waters

REO.2

-

Provide

for

and

receive

fair

value

in

recreation

SEO.1

-

Protect

lives,

resources

and

property

1

Management of Lands and

Resources

Land Resources -$1,000 $2,500 $1,500

Wildlife and Fisheries Management $0,000 Threatened and Endangered Species Management $0,000

Recreation Management $0,000 Energy arid Minerals Management $25,369 $25,369

Alaska Minerals -$2,262 -$2,262

Realty and Ownership Management $0,200 $0,200 Resource Protection $0,720 $0,720

Transportation and Facilities Maintenance $0,000 Land and Resource Information Systems $0,291 $0,322 $0,070 $0,317 $1,000

Mining Law Administration $0,000 Challenge Cost Share $0,000 Workforce and Organizational Support -$0,066 -$0,179 -$0,178 -$0,073 -$0,205 -$0,190 -$0,124 -$0,389 -$1,404

Information Technology & System

Investments -$1,299 -$0,648 -$0,640 -$2,062 -$0,300 -$0,500 -$0,702 -$2,738 -$8,889 Remove One-time adds -$1,724 -$1,970 -$2,056 -$8,361 -$15,011

Uncontrollables $2,087 $1 10C $1,000 $3,010 $0,603 $1 .020 $0,937 $0,200 $4,432 $14,389 MLR Total -$1,711 $0,273 $2,682 $22,334 $0,098 $0,330 $0,000 $0,000 $0,000 -$2,775 $0,200 -$5,819 $15,612

Central Hazardous Materials Fund $0,000

$0,011 -$1,881 -$3,371 -$5,274 $0,113 $0,113

Oregon and California Grant

Jobs in the Woods $0,000 Western OR Construction and Acquisition $0,000 Western OR Facilities Maintenance $0,000 Workforce and Organizational Support -so.oii -$0,015 -$0,004 -$0,014 -$0,047 Western OR Information and Data

-$0,146 -$0,162 -$0,040 -$0,154 -$0,502 Western OR Resources Management $3,000 $3,000

Uncontrollables $0,200 $0.1 3f $0,100 $0,485 $0,119 $0,464 $1,506 O&C Total $0,040 $0,138 $0,100 $0,000 $0,000 $0,000 $3,308 $0,000 $0,000 $0,075 $0,000 $0,296 $3,957 Range Improvements -$9,300 -$0,600 -$0,100 -$10,000 $0,000 Tota -$10,960 -$0,189 $2,782 $22,334 $0,098 $0,330 $3,308 $0,000 $0,000 -$4,581 $0,200 -$8,801 $4,441

Total By Mission Goa -$8,367 $26,070 -$4,391 -$8,881 $4,441

Section I ~ General Statement Attachments Page l~89 Q
SUMMARY OF 2007 Request by Mission Goal (EXCEPT FIRE) (Funding in Millions) STRATEGIC THEMES Resource Protection Resource Use Recreation

Serving Communitie

s

APPROPRIATION END OUTCOME GOALS

PEO.1

-

Improve

health

of

watersheds,

landscapes,

and

marine

resources

PEO.2

-

Sustain

biological

communities

PEO.3

-

Protect

cultural

and

natural

heritage

resources

UEO.1

-

ENERGY

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use,

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.2

-

NON-ENERGY

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use

to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use,

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.3

-

FORAGE

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use to

enhance

public

benefit,

promote

responsible

use,

and

ensure

optimal

value

UEO.4

-

FOREST

PRODUCTS

-

Manage

or

influence

resource

use

to

enhance

public

benefit.

,

promote

responsible

use,

and

ensure

optimal

value No

longer

used

-

Deliver

water

in

environmentally j

responsible &

cost

efficient

manner

UEO.5

-

Generate

hydropower

in

environmentally

responsible &

cost

efficient

manner

REO.1

-

Provide

for a

quality

recreation

experience,

including

access,

and

enjoyment

of

natural

and

cultural

resources

on

DOI

managed

and

partnered

lands

and

waters

REO.2

-

Provide

for

and

receive

fair

value

in

recreation

SEO.1

-

Protect

lives,

resources

and

property

total

Management of Lands and

Resources

Land Resources $54,095 $8,651 $40,341 $59,568 $3,209 $14,874 $180,739

Wildlife and Fisheries Management $9,365 $32,144 $0,440 $0,039 $0,242 $0,201 $2,598 $45,030

Threatened and Endangered Species Management $4,256 $16,635 $0,021 $0,040 $0,008 $0,653 $0,042 $1,626 $23,282

Recreation Management $1,195 $10,623 $0,169 $0,223 $0,233 $0,089 $0,062 $27,490 $12,295 $11,136 $63,515 Energy and Minerals Management $117,869 $11,847 $129,716

Alaska Minerals -$2,262 $2,260 -SO.002

Realty and Ownership Management $2,473 $1,187 $3,028 $28,055 $3,680 $1,477 $0,985 $2,290 $39,455 $82,630 Resource Protection $1 1 .825 $70,864 $82,689

Transportation and Facilities Maintenance $74,536 $74,536 Land and Resource Information Systems $0,291 $0,322 $0,070 $18,242 $18,925

Mining Law Administration $0,000

Challenge Cost Share $3,457 $1,524 $1 .507 $0,122 $0,098 $0,039 $2,001 $0,135 $0,476 $9,357 Workforce and Organizational Support $22,302 $9,408 $8,750 $25,982 $6,355 $9,400 $2,190 $12,190 $2,018 $40,733 $147,328

Information Technology & System

Investments -$1,299 -$0,648 -$0,640 -$2,062 -$0,300 -$0,500 $0,000 -$0,702 -$2,738 -$8,889 One-time adds $0,000 $0,000

Uncontrollables $2,087 $1,100 $1,000 $3,010 $0,603 $1,020 $0,000 $0,937 $0,200 $4,432 $14,389 MLR Tota $108,852 $71,195 $64,609 $171,083 $24,790 $71,757 $6,591 $2,602 $42,639 $14,892 $284,234 $863,245

Central Hazardous Materials Fund $0,000

Construction $0,024 $5,706 $0,779 $6,509 Land Acquisition $0,120 $8,614 $8,734

Oregon and California Grant lands

Jobs in the Woods $0,000 Western OR Construction and Acquisition $0,030 $0,003 $0,000 $0,015 $0,000 $0,002 $0,246 $0,297 Western OR Facilities Maintenance $0,123 $0,008 $0,074 $0,042 $0,001 $0,151 $0,006 $2,209 $0,193 $7,935 $10,742

Workforce and Organizational Support -$0,014 -$0,015 -$0,004 -$0,014 -$0,047 Western OR Information and Data Systems $0,049 $0,973 -$0,162 -$0,040 $0,819 $1,639 Western OR Resources Management $20,346 $10,511 $0,916 $0,104 $0,986 $0,571 $46,548 $0,125 $4,472 $2,000 $11,692 $98,271

Uncontrollables $0,200 $0,138 $0,100 $0,485 $0,119 $0,464 $1,506 O&C Total $20,734 $10,661 $2,063 $0,104 $1,043 $0,573 $47,008 $0,131 $6,756 $2,193 $21,142 $112,408 Range Improvements $0,000

Miscellaneous Trust Funds $1,832 $0,825 $0,145 $0,208 $0,301 $0,004 $0,236 $2,561 $3,177 $3,115 $12,404

Total $131,441 $82.681| $66,937 $171,395 $26,134 $72,334 $53,835 $0,000 $2,733 $57,662 $20,262 $317,885 $1,003,299 2007 Total By Mission Goal $281,059 $326,432 $77,924 $317,885 $1 .003.300

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page l~90
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS

($000) 2007 Change

2005 2006 Budget from

Appropriations Actual Enacted Request 2006 CURRENT DISCRETIONARY:

Management Of Lands and Resources $ 836,826 847,632 863,244 +15,612

Vehicle Cost Reduction $ -[324]

P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission) $ -[5,041]

P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission) $ -[6,746] Dalton Well Transfer $ 7,500

P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[4,097]

P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[9,062] Communication Sites Management

($ are offset) $ [2,000] [2,000] [2,000] [0] Mining Law Administration (this amount is offset) $ [32,696] [32,696] [32,696] [0] Reimbursables ($ are non-add) $ 0 0 0 0 Current FTE 6,287 6,138 6,115 -23 MLR Reimbursables FTE 240 226 226 0 Oregon and California Grant Lands $ 107,497 108,451 112,408 +3,957

Vehicle Cost Reduction $ -[46] P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission) $ -[647]

P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission) $ -[867]

P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[524]

P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[1,095] FTE 966 972 975 +3

Wildland Fire Management* $ 831,295 755,286 769,560 +14,274

Vehicle Cost Reduction $ -[93] P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission) $ -[4,413]

P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission) $ -[5,909]

P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[3,649]

P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[7,629] Reimbursables ($ are non-add) $ 34,000 34,000 21,000 -13,000

Current - BLM portion oniy FTE 2,700 2,653 2,576 -77

Fire Reimbursable & Assistance - BLM

portion only FTE 64 64 64 -2

Allocation to NPS,FWS,BIA,OS (excluded from BLM FTE count) FTE [+1 ,946] [+1,915] [+1,864] [-51]

Title IV Appropriation $ 98,611

P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission

Title IV appropriation) -[594]

P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission Title IV appropriation) -[795]

* Department of Interior Total $ Land Acquisition $ 11,192 8,621 8,767 +146

P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission) $ -[68]

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page 1-91
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS

($000) 2007 Change

2005 2006 Budget from

Appropriations Actual Enacted Request 2006

P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission) $ -[90] P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[42] P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[87] FTE 23 23 23 0

Construction $ 1 1 ,340 11,750 6,476 -5,274

P.L. 108-447 (.594% Rescission) $ -[68] P.L. 108-447 (.8% Rescission) $ -[92] Dalton Well Transfer $ -1,000

P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[57] P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[119] FTE 26 20 18 -2

Subtotal, Current Discretionary $ 1,798,150 1,731,740 1,760,455 28,715 BLM

-101 FTE 10,306 10,096 9,997

Subtotal, Current Discretionary without Wildland Fire $ 966,855 976,454 990,895 14,441 BLM

-22 FTE 7,542 7,379 7,357 CURRENT MANDATORY:

Range Improvements $ 10,000 10,000 0 -10,000 FTE 60 60 28 -32 Service Charges, Deposits, &

Forfeitures $ 19,786 25,483 25,483 0

Service Charges, Deposits, &

Forfeitures Offset $ -19,786 -25,483 -25,483 0 FTE 112 131 131 0 Miscellaneous Trust Funds S 15,447 12,405 12,405 0 FTE 88 88 88 0

Subtotal, Current Mandatory $ 25,447 22,405 12,405 -10,000 FTE 260 279 247 -32

Current Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,823,597 1,754,145 1,772,860 18,715 BLM

-133 FTE 10,566 10,375 10,244 Current Appropriations Subtotal

without Wildland Fire $ 992,302 998,859 1,003,300 4,441 BLM

-54 FTE 7,802 7,658 7,604

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page 1-92
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS

($000) 2007 Change

2005 2006 Budget from

Appropriations Actual Enacted Request 2006

The following fund is being transferred to the Department in 2006: Central Hazardous Materials Fund

(CHF) $ 9,855 0 0 0 Reimbursables ($ are non-add) $ 700 700 700 0 Current FTE 3 0 0 0 Reimbursable/Offsets FTE 3 0 0 0

0 0 Current Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,833,452 1,754,145 1,772,860 18,715

with Central Hazardous Materials Fund; with Fire FTE 10,572 10,375 10,244 -133 Current Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,002,157 998,859 1,003,300 4,441

with Central Hazardous Materials Fund; without Fire FTE 7,808 7,658 7,604 -54 PERMANENT:

Miscellaneous Trust Funds $ 1,818 1,595 1,595 0 FTE 17 17 17 0 Miscellaneous Permanent Payment

Appropriations $ 356,397 268,960 256,598 -12,362 FTE 18 18 20 +2 Permanent Operating Funds S 1,068,873 833,725 792,642 -41,083 FTE 253 338 397 +59

Helium Fund $ 76,000 79,000 81,000 +2,000

Offsetting Collections $ -76,000 -79,000 -81,000 -2,000 FTE 50 50 50 0 Working Capital Fund S 36,000 42,000 38,000 -4,000

Offsetting Collections $ -36,000 -42,000 -38,000 +4,000 FTE 23 23 23 0 Permanent Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,427,088 1,104,280 1,050,835 -53,445 FTE 361 446 507 61 ALLOCATION ACCOUNTS**:

Central Hazmat (Dept, of Interior) S 0 0 0 0 FTE 0 6 6 0

S amount presently unknown. FTE number is estimate based upon historical work in this account when under management of BLM (before 2006). Natl. Resource Damage

Assess. (Dept, of Interior) S 207 446 446 0 FTE 1 1 3 2

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page 1-93
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS

(S000) 2007 Change

2005 2006 Budget from

Appropriations Actual Enacted Request 2006 ERFO, ISTEA (Federal Highways) S FTE

1,365

5 1,2025

1,202

5 0

0

Cadastral, Forest Pest, Wild Horses

(U.S. Forest Service)

*' Dollars are estimates only for 2005 & 2006, generally Dased upon 3 year average.

$ FTE

3,210191,09119

1,09119 0

0

Allocation Accounts Subtotal ($ are non-add

to Total Approps) $ FTE

4,78225

2,73931

2,73933

0

2 TOTAL CURRENT & PERM.

APPROPRIATIONS-with Fire $ FTE

3,260,540 10,958 2,858,425 10,852

2,823,695 10,784

-34,730

-70 TOTAL CURRENT & PERM.

APPROPRIATIONS-w/o Fire $ FTE

2,429,245 8,194 2,103,139 8,135

2,054,135

8,144

-49,004

9

Section I - General Statement Attachments Page 1-94
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Bureau of Land Management’s Table of Organization:

Director wo-ico

Kathleen Choke

2G2-2GBAS0; X

Director's Staff

E’ieoitiv* AsUstaat. Lyaa Cook 2 22-2 OS -3 $01

Executive Assisiaa:! j'.ilie Kale. 202-20$-.? SC

1

Dtricto: (Gperir.ocs:. L?.rry Betma. 202 -I>3 S-3 SO 1 epurs D««;:oi (PrczriDi k Policy). M 202-2 C5-3S01

Chief of Stiff. Selim $:ena. 202-203-5? I.1

Renewable Resources and

Pin lining WO-20Q

Assistant Director Ed Shepard 202-20S-396

- Plauxz. A:»2»iai*a‘. r.ad C omx.iar.v Support

- ?J32ilaad P.e;ocrcer

- Wildlife k Botany

- Cultural mi Fossil ?.a=3x:«i

aad Tribal CoaraltarioL

- Ret re non

- Wild Hone- r.ad Burro*

- Fc-Tett k Woodland

Mrxr.fea*a:

- Ncr.ouil Science and Teduolc-rv Center ;MSTC)

Minerals. Realty &

Resource Protection W-Q-3X

Assistant Director Tom Laos

202-208-4201

Fluid Minerals

Solid Minerals Lauds and P.salty Protection sad ?.« spouse Lmi end ?.e source Infarmatroa Svitenu

l Alaska

Stare Director Henri Bisscu

907-271-50S3

Aiizoua

State Director ELune Zieluiii 602417-9500

X

National Landscape C onservariai System

Director Elena Dalv

202-208-3516

Office of Fire <& Aviation Duectoi

Larry Hamilton 20t-J»?-;446

National Ciiiiiaaeiuy Fua Ceat.i NiFC .

Law Enforcement. Senility & Pi olection Director William Woody

202-205-3269

Infoi motion Resources Management WO-500

Assistant Director

P-ounie Levine

2CQ-208-7701

IF.N3 bveuxeai

I?_M Policy & ?.rco:£s Syitsm CooidlLalioa

’.VO FT Seiviiei

National 1?-M C rarer

Communications WO-603

Assistant Director Darnel DnBrav

202-205-6913

- Prtltc Affairs

- -tfislttiva Affairs

- ?.4r.iloiary Afflili

- iLteiacvemaieatr.] Affairs

- Hnviroisaeaial Education

tad Volunteer:

Human Resouites Management WO-703

Assistant Director Marilvn Johnson

202-501-6723 E\e turn ebnmivei

E^ual Enplsymea Opportunity

ipsiill binaiivei National Human Resounei

Maur.iexeut Cast*: :NH?.VC j -Natiaaal Trainin' Cetrei "CTO

Business and Fiscal Resources WO-SOO

Assistant Director

Janine Velasco (Acuna

202-20S4S64

M?.nu|«x«at Systems

Properry. Acquisition, nni Heiiquaneri Services

Biidpe:

• National Business Cec:e: c’bc:

California

State Director Mike Pool

916-975-460)

Colorado

State Director Sallv Wisely

303-239-37CO

X

Eastern States

State Director Mil:? Nedd

703-140-1 7C0

X

Idaho

State Director Kurt Kor.er (Actuia) 20S-373-10CH Montana

State Director Howard Lam(Acting: 406W-5012

Nevada

State Director Ron 'Venter 772-8616593

New Mexico Oregon Utah Wyoming

State Director State Director State Director State Director Linda RundeU Eaiue Marquts-Brccs Gene Tetland < Acting

!

Bob Bennett 505438-7501 533-8086026 831-5394010 307-775-6M:

”etruin' i 6 200

C

/ - General Statement Attachments Page 1-95
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Collections

BLM Collections, 2004 - 200 7 ($000)

Collection Source

2004

Actual 2005

Actual 2006Estimated 2007

Estimated

Saie of Public Lands 570,374 1,253,168 883,255 889,250

Miscellaneous Filing Fees 186 177 175 175

Mineral Leasing National Grasslands 1,988 2,488 2,488 2,488 Grazing Fees & Land Utilization Project Lands 11,840 14,540 14,752 14,752 Timber Sales & Vegetative Material 23,860 26,861 33,736 47,049

Recreational Use Fees 13,250 13,259 14,000 14,000

Mineral Leasing Naval Oil Shale Reserve 8,603 15,020 97,000 55,250

National Petroleum Reserve Alaska 5,349 64,106 41,000 23,000

Earnings on Investments 4,614 23,508 40,097 31,886

Sale of Helium 96,545 87,320 79,000 81,000

Mining Claim & Holding Fees 17,843 47,449 32,255 32,255

Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures 16,499 19,785 25,483 25,483

Other Collections 36,101 39,183 34,398 37,024

Total 807,052 1,606,864 1,298,639 1,329,412 2007 Collections

In 2007, the BLM will collect an estimated total of $1,329,412,000 in revenue. Revenue is 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.

In addition, in 2007 BLM’s onshore mineral leasing activities will contribute directly to the generation of $4.5 billion in receipts (bonuses, rents, and royalties collected by the Minerals Management Service). (These mineral leasing receipts are reflected in the MMS budget.) Most collections accounted for in BLM’s budget are expected to remain fairly fiat over the next

several years, experiencing only modest increases annually. Others, such as receipts from the

sale of public lands; recovery of costs of processing applications for mineral leasing rights-of- way and processing documents related to energy and minerals; earnings on investments; and

timber sales, are expected to increase significantly.

Section II - Collections Page 11-1

2006-02-19
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Each category is discussed below: Sales of Public Land - This category includes receipts from the sale of public land, including land sales in Clark County, Nevada. Excluded from this collection source are the sales of timber and vegetative materials from the public domain land, sale of land and timber and

vegetative materials from the Oregon & California Grant Lands and Coos Bay Wagon Road

Lands, sale of land from Land Utilization project lands, sale of land and materials from

reclaimed lands (reserved or withdrawn), and sale of town sites and reclamation projects. The main source of collections in the Sale of Public Land category includes:

• Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act Sales Proceeds - The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, as amended, provides a process for orderly sale

of certain public lands in Clark County, Nevada, near the city of Las Vegas.

Approximately 50,000 acres of public land are within the disposal boundary area. Receipts generated by land sales under this statute are larger than anticipated in earlier budget estimates. The BLM has conducted land sales for seven years under the

authority of this statute. The BLM estimates that collections in 2006 and 2007 will be $806,705,000 in each year. Collections are reported when payments are received regardless of when sales are held and the estimates make allowance for the normal lag of 180 days between sales and collections. The estimate of $806,705,000 is less than

the actual collections of $1,163,413,000 in 2005 based on a prediction that values and demand will decline slightly due to the location of lands that are left to be sold. Currently, five percent of the proceeds are distributed to the State of Nevada, 10 percent

to the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and 85 percent to the special account.

• Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act - Interest. The SNPLMA authorizes

the Secretary to manage the collections account for the purposes set out above, and is also authorized to use interest generated from the above-mentioned funds. BLM is authorized to invest the unobligated balance of collections from SNPLMA and Lincoln County Land Act land sale receipts. Earnings on investments are projected to be $31,886,000 in 2007, an increase of $8,342,000 from 2005. The increase is due

primarily to the significant increase in land sales receipts under those statutory

authorities.

• Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act - The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000 authorizes the BLM to use certain proceeds from land sales to acquire

privately owned inholdings and other lands with exceptional resource values within certain areas managed by the BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. To qualify, lands sold must have been identified as suitable

for disposal through a land use plan in effect on July 25, 2000, the date of enactment of the FLTFA. Proceeds are used by the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture. In 2005, receipts were $10.2 million. At the end of the first quarter of 2006,

the BLM had received a cumulative amount of $65.0 million in receipts from land sales

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sales in 2006, totaling approximately 8,000 acres, and anticipates that these sales will generate approximately $45 million; the BLM estimates sales of $50.5 million in 2007. These estimates are fairly speculative, as parcels are not appraised when they are

initially proposed for sale, may not be administratively cleared for sale (due to resource values unknown at the time they are initially identified), may not receive sale offers meeting the appraised value, or may command significantly higher values than

anticipated when exposed to a competitive market. A portion of these proceeds will be used by BLM and the other land managing agencies to purchase lands. The budget

request contains a proposal to expand and permanently extend FLTFA land sale

authority but to reduce the portion retained by BLM. The Permanent Operating Funds

chapter provides more information on the proposal.

• Lincoln County Land Sales - BLM collected $42,832,000 in 2005 from a sale in the

vicinity of Las Vegas, selling 13,328 acres at an average cost of $3,570 per acre. For 2006 and 2007, receipts from smaller sales not dose to Las Vegas are estimated to be $900,000 in both years. Miscellaneous Filing Fees - Collections in this category are primarily from 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 under statutory authorities that do not permit BLM to retain and spend those collections. Mineral Leasing-National Grasslands - Since 1983, the MMS is responsible for the collection and distribution of most mineral leasing receipts, however, the BLM administers and collects rentals 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 BLM pays 25 percent of mineral leasing collections on acquired lands to counties where the collections were generated. 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 Land Utilization Project 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 1978. 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. The Federal grazing fee for Western public rangelands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service will be $1.56

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications per animal unit month (AUM) in 2006, down from $1.79 in 2005. The newly adjusted fee, which

takes effect March 1, 2006, applies to nearly 18,000 grazing permits and leases administered by

the BLM and more than 8,000 permits administered by the Forest Service. 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.

In the past and currently, fifty percent of all grazing receipts collected under the Taylor Grazing

Act, along with 50 percent of all receipts (including mineral receipts) from Land Utilization Project Lands transferred to the BLM by Executive Orders 10787 and 10890, are appropriated

to the Range Improvement appropriation. As provided in the Taylor Grazing Act, FLPMA, and

PRIA, these funds are 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. The 2007 Budget proposes to eliminate the Range Improvements appropriation. Timber and Vegetative Material Sales -

• Timber Receipts from the Oregon and California and Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands - In 2007, the BLM projects it will collect $41,654,000 in timber receipts from O&C

and CBWR lands. That is an increase of $17,783,000 from 2005 to 2007. The projection is based on historical data, anticipated changes in timber demand, and local timber market

conditions. The projection is also contingent on the resolution of existing litigation. The BLM

projects that $4,000,000 will be collected from salvage timber sales of the total $41,654,000

collected. Court injunctions resulting from litigation reduced timber sales from 2002 to 2004. Consequently, the BLM collected less than average timber receipts in 2005 ($23,871,000). Receipts are projected to increase by 74 percent from 2005 to 2007, due to the fact that the BLM intends to offer 218 million board feet for sale in 2006 from O&C and CBWR grant

lands. In 2007, $7,500,000 is expected to be deposited to the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund and $5,200,000 to the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund from

timber sales in Western Oregon (see discussion below). The rest will be used to make

payments to western Oregon counties under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. Payments are made annually to 18 O&C

counties pursuant to this Act. Of the Secure Rural Schools payments made for 2005 in 2006, 10 percent of the annual payment was derived from receipts from O&C lands. The remainder of the payments was

derived from the General Fund of the Treasury. The receipt portion comes from 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

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the payments is derived from the General Fund of the Treasury. For more information on

the Secure Rural Schools payments, see the Miscellaneous Permanent Payments chapter.

• Timber Receipts from the Public Domain Forest Lands - In 2007, the BLM expects to offer for sale 50 million board feet of timber products from public domain lands. In 2007, the BLM estimates collections of $3,395,000 in timber sale receipts from public domain lands, $672,000 less than collections in 2005. Collections from salvage timber sales on public domain lands are estimated at $2,200,000 in both 2006 and 2007, compared to the $3,176,000 collected in 2005. Ninety-six percent of salvage timber receipts will be deposited

into the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, with the remaining four percent paid

to the States in which the sales took place.

• Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund - This Fund was established to address, in part, the need for a consistent supply of prepared and available timber for sale, in essence a

“timber sale pipeline,” for Western Oregon. Receipts from timber sales authorized by Section 2001 (k), P.L. 104-134 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 2007, $7,500,000 from associated timber sales is 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 timber 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 2005, BLM collected $6,329,000 from

salvage timber sales from public domain, O&C, and Coos Bay grant lands, which was

deposited into the FEHRF. In 2006 and 2007, the BLM projects $6,100,000 and $7,300,000,

respectively, will be generated by the sale of salvage timber and other forest products on

public domain, O&C, and Coos Bay grant lands. These receipts will be deposited into the FEHRF.

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 2005,

recreation fee collections were $13,259,000. The BLM anticipates collecting $14,000,000 in 2006 and 2007 under its recreation fee collection authorities. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) of 2004, Title VIII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447, provided a comprehensive

restatement of Federal authority, including BLM’s, to collect and spend recreation use fees. This statute replaced prior authorities enacted in the Land and Water Conservation Act, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, and the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program

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authority enacted in annual appropriation acts since 1996. During fiscal 2005, BLM switched to the authorities and arrangements enacted in the FLREA.

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 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, amended in December, 2002. NOSR areas 1 and 3 were transferred to the BLM management by the 1998

National Defense Authorization Act of 1998. Amendments to the National Defense

Authorization Act of 1998 appropriated $1,500,000 in 2003 to perform studies to estimate the cost to restore the NOSR 3 site. The act also authorized an appropriation of those receipts to do the restoration work 60 days after a report was submitted to Congress. BLM completed an

Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis at NOSR 3 including an evaluation of various cleanup

or removal scenarios at the site. The final Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis was

submitted to the Congress on November 2, 2005. The estimated cost of the preferred cleanup method is $6,300,000, and that amount was appropriated in 2006. The balance of the NOSR special fund account as of September, 2005, was $35,515,120.

Collections are expected to increase from $15,020,000 in 2005 to $97,000,000 in 2006. The

projected increase is based on a forecast of a significant increase in the development and

production of oil and natural gas from the site. BLM projects that all cleanup and DOE

equipment costs will have been recovered by March 2007. The Secretaries of Interior and

Energy will notify the Congress of that event, and deposits to the NOSR account will stop. The

revenues will then be subject to the usual distribution under the Mineral Leasing Act, and the State of Colorado will begin to receive 50 percent of those revenues. National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska - These are receipts from oil and gas mineral leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The BLM distributes 50 percent of the collections to the State of Alaska and 50 percent to the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury. Collections were

$64,106,525 in 2005 and are estimated to be $41,000,000 in 2006 and $23,000,000 in 2007. The drop is because of lower bonus estimates from lease sales in those years. Earnings on Investments- The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 and

the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 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. Earnings on investments are expected to increase because of increases in the unobligated balances of the accounts, primarily due to the proceeds of sales of land in southern Nevada.

Sales of Helium - This category of receipts includes “in-kind” crude helium saies to Federal helium suppliers and open market sales. The Helium Privatization Act of 1996 requires the Department of the Interior to offer for sale, beginning no later than 2005, a portion of the Conservation Helium stored underground at the Ciiffside Field north of Amarillo, Texas. Sales produced $87,320,268 in 2005. Collections from annual sales are projected to decline to

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this authority expires. Mining Claim-Related Fees - The Department of the Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act for 1989 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 provided that the annual $100 per

claim maintenance fee for unpatented mining claims and sites would continue through 1998.

This authority was extended through 2008 in the 2004 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. 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. On September 1, 2004, the maintenance fee was increased to $125 per claim and the location fee to $30 per claim, in accordance with the July 1, 2004

Department rulemaking pursuant to the statutory requirement that they be adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index [30 U.S.C. Chapter 2, section 28(f) (g)]. Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures - These receipts include revenue from providing

special program services, such as 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;

collections for processing disclaimers of interest applications; and photocopying fees. The

collection and retention of each of these receipts are authorized through legislation. The 2007 Budget includes a legislative proposal to repeal beginning October 1, 2007 a

provision in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 prohibiting BLM from implementing new fees for oil and gas permit processing. Additional information is included in the Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures appropriation section. Other Collections - 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 from 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 iaws. Additional information on other collections is included in the Miscellaneous Permanent Payments, Permanent Operating Funds, and Miscellaneous Trust Fund chapters. For example, collections from the recovery of costs for processing rights-of-way on mineral

leasing and land applications are projected to increase by $2,856,000 from 2005 to 2007. Amounts Not Included in Collections - Payments to western Oregon counties under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, are made partially from

receipts produced in those counties in the preceding year. Most of the amounts paid, however,

are derived from an appropriation from the General Fund. Of the total of $115,945,695 paid to the western Oregon counties in 2006 for 2005, $104,594,316 was appropriated from the Section II - Collections Page 11-7
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Genera! Fund. Therefore, only $12,068,243 of the payments is included as a BLM collection in 2005. Annual payments of $4,999,860 to the Calista Native Corporation under Public Law 101-165, 103 STAT. 1151, are also made through an appropriation from the General Fund. The

payments, or portions thereof, that come from the General Fund are not included in the table above because they are not collections.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Management of Lands and Resources

Appropriation Language Sheet

For necessary expenses for protection, use, improvement, development,

disposal, cadastral surveying, classification, acquisition of easements and

other interests in lands, and performance of other functions, including maintenance of facilities, as authorized by law, in the management of lands and their resources under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management,

including the general administration of the Bureau, and assessment of mineral potential of public lands pursuant to Public Law 96-487 (16 U.S.C.

3150(a)), [$860,791,000]$863,244,000, to remain available until expended, of which $9,357,000 shall be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and of which [$1,250,000]$1,250,000 is for high priority projects, to be

carried out by the Youth Conservation Corps; and of which

[$3,000,000]$3,000,000 shall be available in fiscal year [2006]2007 subject to a match by at least an equal amount by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for cost-shared projects supporting conservation of Bureau lands; and such funds shall be advanced to the Foundation as a lump sum grant without regard to when expenses are incurred.

In addition, $32,696,000 is for Mining Law Administration program operations,

including the cost of administering the mining claim fee program; to remain

available until expended, 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 appropriation estimated at not more than

[$860,791 ,000]$863,244,000, and $2,000,000, to remain available until expended, from communication site rental fees established by the Bureau for the cost of administering communication site activities. (Department of the

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.)

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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.

Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1701 etseq.)

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 1991;

• 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 1969 (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 ensure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and

the environmental design arts in making decisions about major

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The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended

(16 U.S.C. 1531 etseq.) Energy Policy Act of 2005

(P.L. 109-58)

P. L. 107-13

An Act to Amend the Reclamation Recreation Management Act of 1992

(P.L. 107-69)

The Civil Service Reform

Act of 1978 (5 U. S. C. 1701)

The Civil Rights Act of

1964, as amended (42

U.S.C. 2000) The Paperwork Reduction

Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520)

The Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759)

The Electronic FOIA Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-231) The Information Technology Management

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.

Directs Federal agencies to undertake efforts to ensure energy

efficiency, and the production of secure, affordable, and reliable domestic energy. 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. 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. 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. Requires development and maintenance of affirmative action programs to ensure non-discrimination in any employment activity.

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. Requires adoption and implementation of security plans for sensitive information systems to ensure adequate protections and management of Federal data. Requires that government offices make more information available

in electronic format to the public. Requires agencies more effectively use Information Technology to improve mission performance and service to the public, and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Reform Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-106 §5001) The Chief Financial

Officers Act of 1990

(U.S.C. 501)

The Government

Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62)

strengthen the quality of decisions about technology and mission needs through integrated planning, budgeting, and evaluation. 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.

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

Notification and Federal Employee Anti- discrimination and

Retaliation Act of 2001

(P.L. 107-174) Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1977 (42

U.S.C. 201)

Authorizes BLM to negotiate and enter into cooperative arrangements with public and private agencies, organizations,

institutions, and individuals to implement challenge cost-share programs.

Requires Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, and for other purposes.

Requires compliance with all Federal, State, or local statutes for safe drinking water.

Specific Authorizing Legislation - In addition to the above laws that provide general

authorization and parameters, a number of laws authorize specific program activities, or

activities in specific or designated areas. Soil, Water and Air Management

Consolidated

Appropriations Act, 2005

(P.L. 108-447)- including

the authorizations:

• Watershed Restoration Projects (P.L. 106-291, Section 331, as amended by P.L. 108-447, Division E, Section 336) - permits the Colorado State Forest Service to perform watershed restoration and protection services on BLM lands in the State of Colorado when similar and complementary work is being performed on

adjacent state lands.

• Snake River Water Rights Act of 2004(P.L. 108-447, Division J, Title X) - Directs BLM to transfer, at the selection of the Nez

Perce Tribe, certain land managed by the BLM in northern Idaho

to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be held in trust for the Tribe. Existing rights and uses on the selected lands remain in effect

until the date of expiration of the lease or permit. The fair market

value of the parcels of land selected by the Tribe is not to exceed

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Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, and Powder River Basin Water Optimization

Feasibility Study Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-237) Colorado River Basin

Salinity Control Act Amendment of 1984 (43

U.S.C. 1593)

Soil and Water Resources

Conservation Act of 1977

(16 U.S.C. 2001) The Clean Air Act of 1 990, as amended (42 U.S.C.

7401, 7642) The Clean Water Act of

1987, as amended (33

U.S.C. 1251) Range

Taylor Grazing Act of 1934

(43 U.S.C. 315), as amended by the Act of August 28, 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181d)

Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

(43 U.S.C. 1901-1908)

Bankhead Jones Farm

Tenant Act of 1937 (7 U.S.C. lOIOetseq.)

$7 million. 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.

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. Provides for conservation, protection and enhancement of soil, water, and related resources.

Requires BLM to protect air quality, maintain Federal and State designated air quality standards, and abide by the requirements of the State implementation plans. Establishes objectives to restore and maintain the chemical,

physical and biological integrity of the nation’s water. Management & Riparian Management

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. 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

facilitates the humane adoption or disposal of excess wiid free 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. 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

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The Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2814)

Noxious Weed Control Act

of 2004 (P.L. 108-412)

Carlson-Foley Act of 1968

(42 U.S.C. 1241-1243)

P.L. 107-346

The Federal Cave

Resource Protection Act

of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 4301) The Historic Sites Act (16

U.S.C. 461)

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470) 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

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. Establishes a program to provide assistance through States to

eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds on public and private lands. Authorizes BLM to reimburse States for expenditures associated

with coordinated control of noxious plants. Cultural Resources Management

To convey certain property to the City of St. George, Utah, in order

to provide for the protection and preservation of certain rare paleontological resources on that property, and for other purposes.

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. 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. 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

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Galisteo Basin (New

Mexico) Archaeological

Sites Protection Act (P.L. 108-208)

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), and by P.L. 108-447, Division E, Section 142

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment

Act, as amended, (16

U.S.C. 3701) The Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929, as amended (16 U.S.C.

715) and treaties pertaining thereto The Sikes Act of 1974, as amended (16 U.S.C. 670 et

seq.)

The Wild and Scenic

Rivers Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1271

et seq.)

Defense Department FY

2006 Authorization Bill (P.L. 109-63) Otay Mountain Wilderness Act of 1999

objects, and objects of cultural patrimony; identify them

geographically and culturally; and notify appropriate tribes within 5

years. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to administer the designated

sites under this Act and other laws to protect, preserve, provide for research on, and maintain these archaeological resources. Wild Horse and Burro Management

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.

Wildlife Management

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. Provides for habitat protection and enhancement of protected migratory birds.

Provides for the conservation, restoration, and management of species and their habitats in cooperation with State wildlife agencies. Wilderness Management

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.

Provides for the designation and management of Cedar Mountain

Wilderness in Utah.

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Ojito Wilderness Act (P.L. 109-94) Designates New Mexico’s Ojito Wilderness Study Area as

wilderness, to take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia, and

for other purposes.

P. L. 109-163 Cedar Mountain Wilderness. Clark County

Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002

(P.L. 107-282) (16 USC

460qqq)

Establishes Wilderness Areas, including Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and to promote conservation, improve public

land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada, 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. 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 Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Utah West Desert Land

Exchange Act of 2000

(P.L. 106-301)

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. The Land Use Planning Act (P. L. 94-579), as amended by the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-433) (43 USC 1781)

Establishes boundaries and management responsibilities for areas

in the California Desert, and establishes 69 new Wilderness Areas.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 (16U.S.C. 1131 et seq.)

Provides for the designation and preservation of Wilderness Areas.

Alaska Conveyance

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.

The Alaska Statehood Act, as amended (48 U.S.C. Chap. 2 note)

Requires the survey of lands for conveyance to the State.

The Alaska National

Interest Lands

Conservation Act of 1980

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

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Alaska Native Allotment

Subdivision Act (P.L. 1 0S- 337) 43 U.S.C. 2

43 U.S.C. 52

Executive Order 12906

The Land and Water

Conservation Fund Act of

1965, as amended (16

U.S.C. 460 et seq.)

The Act of March 3, 1 909, as amended, and the Act

of May 11, 1938 (25 U.S.C.

396, 396(a)) A

The Federal Oil and Gas

Royalty Management Act

National Recreation Area, and one National Scenic Highway. Reduces the delays that exist in the adjudication and conveyance of Alaska Native Allotments, State and other land entitlements that are

authorized under the Alaska Native Allotment Act of 1906, the Alaska Native Claims Act, and the Alaska Statehood Act. Allows Native Alaskans to subdivide their restricted allotment lands

with the approval of the Secretary of the interior.

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. Cadastral Survey

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. Land, Water Conservation Fund

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. Oil & Gas Management

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. Comprehensive law dealing with royalty management on Federal and Indian leases. In addition to revenue accountability, it includes Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 9
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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 oii 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. Energy Policy and

Conservation Act Amendments of 2000 (P.L. 106-469, Section 604) -

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy, to conduct an inventory of all onshore Federal lands to determine reserve estimates of oil and gas

resources underlying the lands and the extent and nature of any

impediments to development of the oil and gas resources. 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, et seq.)

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.

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The Act of March 3, 1879, as amended (43 U.S.C.

31(a)) The Surface Mining

Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

Native American Technical

Corrections Act of 2004

(P.L. 108-204, Title II)

P.L. 107-374

P. L. 109-46

P. L. 109-69

P. L. 109-130

Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-263)

Consolidated

Appropriations Act, 2005

(P.L. 108-447) - including

the authorizations:

Provides for the inventory and classification of the public lands, and

examination of the geologic structure, mineral resources, and

products of the national domain.

Provides that lands may be declared unsuitable for surface coal mining where significant adverse impacts could result to certain

wildlife species. Lands & Realty

v Placed in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara in New Mexico

approximately 2,484 acres of BLM-managed land. Placed in trust

for the Pueblo of San lldefonso in New Mexico approximately 2,000

acres of BLM-managed land. Direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook

Counties, Oregon, a right-of-way to West Butte Road.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander

County, Nevada, and the Secretary of Interior to convey certain land

to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued use of cemeteries.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land in Washoe County, Nevada, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey a parcel of real property to Beaver County, Utah. 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.

• Foundation for Nevada’s Veteran’s Land Transfer Act of 2004

(P.L. 108-447, Division E, Section 144) - authorizes the transfer

of public lands from the BLM to the Veteran’s Administration for the construction and operation of medical and related facilities.

• To Resolve a Minor Boundary Encroachment on Lands of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Tipton, CA (P.L. 108-447, c Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -11
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Division E, Section 139) - relinquishes the Federal government's

reversionary interest in an abandoned railroad right-of-way in order to clear the cloud on the title of a small parcel of private

land.

P.L. 107-324

T’uf Shur Bien

Preservation Trust Area

Act (P.L. 108-7, Division F,

Title IV)

• Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act (P.L. 108-447,

Division J, Title VIII) - Gives the BLM authority to collect entrance

fees at certain recreation areas for ten years beginning in 2005. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the City of Haines, Oregon. Amended FLPMA, Section 316, to require that any corrections to land conveyance documents which affect the boundaries of land administered by a federal agency other than the BLM be made only

after consultation with, and the approval of, the head of such other agency.

Clark County

Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002

(P.L. 107-282) as amended

by P.L. 108-447

P.L. 107-350

P.L. 107-371

P.L. 107-138

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.

Provides for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range.

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. Require the valuation of non-tribal interest ownership of subsurface

rights within the boundaries of the Acoma Indian Reservation, and

for other purposes. Lincoln County Lands Act Authorizes disposal of certain Federal lands through public sale in of 2000 (P.L. 106-298) Lincoln County, Nevada, and provides for use of the receipts: 5 percent to the State of Nevada, 10 percent to the County, and 85

percent to an interest bearing account that is available for expenditure without further appropriation.. Lincoln County

Conservation, Recreation and Development Act (PL

108-424)

Addresses a wide-range of public lands issues in Lincoln County, Nevada, designates as wilderness 768,294 acres of BLM-managed

lands and releases from wilderness study area (WSA) status 251,965 acres of public land. The bill also directs the BLM to dispose of up to 90,000 acres of public land and divides the proceeds 85 percent to a federal fund and 1 5 percent to state and

county entities, establishes utility corridors, transfers public lands for state and county parks, creates a 260-mile OHV trail and resolves other public lands issues. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page 111-12
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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 Burton-Santini Act

(P.L. 96-586)

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. The Federal Power Act of

1920, as amended (16 U.S.C. 818)

Allows other uses of Federal waterpower withdrawals with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval.

The Act of May 24, 1928, as amended (49 U.S.C. App. 211-213)

Authorizes the Secretary to lease contiguous unappropriated public lands (not to exceed 2,560 acres) for a public airport.

The Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982

(49 U.S.C. 2215)

Authorizes conveyance of lands to public agencies for use as

airports and airways.

The Engle Act of February

28, 1958 (43 U.S.C. 156)

Provides that withdrawals for the Department of Defense for more

than 5,000 acres shall be made by Congress. The Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869)

Authorizes the Secretary to classify public lands for lease or sale for recreation or public purposes.

The R&PP Amendment

Act of 1988

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. The Desert Land Act of 1877 (43 U.S.C. 321-323)

Provides authority to reclaim arid and semi-arid public lands of the western States through individual effort and private capital. The Act of August 30, 1949, as amended (43

U.S.C. 687(b))

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. Federal Land Exchange

Facilitation Act of 1988 (43

U.S.C. 1716) Amends FLPMA to provide for the streamlining of Federal land exchange procedures.

The Arkansas-ldaho Land

Exchange Act of 1 992

(P.L. 102-584)

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain purposes.

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The Utah School Lands Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain Act (P.L. 103-93) purposes. Recreation Resources Management

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.

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 King Range National Conservation Area Act of

1970, as amended (P.L. 91- 476) (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. Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

(P.L. 96-487) (16 USC

460mm)

Established the Steese National Conservation Area to be managed

by the BLM.

National Parks and

Recreation Act of 1978 Amendment (P.L. 101-628)

Establishes the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in the

State of Oregon in order to protect the unique scenic, scientific, educational, and recreational values of such lands. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop a management plan for such

Area. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument

through the Bureau of Land Management.

Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990- Title II- Designation of the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (P.L. 101-628) (16 USC 460ddd)

Establishes the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. The

Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.

The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-64) (16 USC

460iii)

Establishes the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation

Area, Idaho, to provide for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of raptor populations, habitats, and associated natural resources and of the scientific, cultural, and educational resources

of the public lands. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to finalize a new comprehensive management plan for the Area. Authorizes

the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, to establish a visitor’s center to interpret the history and geological,

ecological, natural, cultural and other resources of the Area and

biology of the raptors and their relationships to humans.

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National Conservation Area in Nevada (P.L. 101-

621) as amended by 107- 282 (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, P.L. 100-225 (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 (P.L. 100-696) (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), as amended (PL

106-76 & 108-128)

Establishes the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. PL 108-128 amended the boundaries or the National Conservation Area.

Black Rock Desert/High Rock Canyon Emigrant

Trails National Conservation Area Act of

2000, as amended, (P.L. 106-554 & P.L. 107-63). (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 ), as amended

by P.L. 108-400 (43 USC

460mmm)

Establishes the Mclnnis Canyons National Conservation Area

(formerly Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area) and Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness Area in Colorado, to be managed by the BLM.

Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Act

(P.L. 106-538) (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.

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Santa Rosa and San

Jacinto Mountains

National Monument Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-351) (16

U.S.C. 431) Steens Mountain

Cooperative Management

and Protection Act of 2000

(P.L. 106-399) (16 U.S.C. 460nnn)

Presidential Proclamation

6920 of 1996

Presidential Proclamation

7265 of 2000

Presidential Proclamation

7264 of 2000

Presidential Proclamation

7263 of 2000

P.L. 107-30

The National Trails System Act of 1968, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-

1249) The National Parks and

Recreation Act of 1978 (16

U.S.C. 1242-1243)

P.L. 107-213

Establishes the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument in California, to be managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management

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

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.

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.

Established the California Coastal National Monument. The

Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.

Established the Agua Fria National Monument. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bureau of Land Management.

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.

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.

Establishes a number of national historic trails which cross public

lands. Re-designate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National Monument, and for other purposes.

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The Omnibus Budget

Reconciliation Act of 1993

(P.L. 103-66)

The General Mining Law of

1872, as amended (30

U.S.C. 22, et seq.), as amended by P.L. 108-447,

Division E, Section 120, (30 U.S.C. 23 et seq.) 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 1994 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act (P.L. 103-138) The 1999 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

(P.L. 105-277) The 2002 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act ( P.L. 107-63)

Mining Law Administration

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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

Hazard Management and Resource Restoration

The Resource Authorizes EPA to manage, by regulation, hazardous wastes on

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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 1 980 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)

The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109)

National Dam Inspection Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 467)

The Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 148f)

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. 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. Annual Maintenance

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. Other Authorizations

Provides for the transfer of funds to the Secretary of Agriculture for Mormon cricket and grasshopper control.

Indian Self Determination And Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638)

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.

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Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-257) Healthy Forests

Restoration Act (P.L. 1 0S- 148) -

P.L. 109-127

Authorizes exchange of specified parcels of public and national

forest lands in Oregon for specified parcels of private lands. Authorized the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service to conduct hazardous fuel reduction projects on federal land in wildland-urban

interface areas and on certain other federal lands using expedited

procedures. Revokes a Public Land Order with respect to certain lands erroneously included in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge,

California.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Management

Of Lands and

Resources

6,287 836,826 6,138 847,632 -56 +14,388

[ 9,020 ]

+33 +1,224 6,115 863,244 -23 +15,612

Land Resources 1,493 188.014 1 456 187,613 14 +2,670 [2,035)

0 -3.402 1,442 186,881 -14 -732

Soil, Water, Air Mgt 246 34,738 240 33,838 -2 +457

[328]

-5 -2,242 233 32,053 -7 -1,785 Range Mgt 680 69,183 658 69,870 -6 +1,164 [918]

-1 -2,755 651 68,279 -7 -1,591

Forestry Mgmt

72 8,895 75 10,404 -1 +146 M05]

+0 -86 74 10,464 -1 +60

Riparian Mgt 195 21,228 190 22,124 -2 +353

[263]

-2 -879 186 21,598 -4 -526

Cultural Resources Mgt 130 14,925 127 15,015 -1 +250

[189]

+8 +2,871 134 18,136 +7 +3,121

Wild Horse and

Burro Mgt 170 39,045 166 36,362 -2 +300

[232]

+0 -311 164 36,351 -2 -11

Wildlife &

Fisheries 298 36,947 302 40.480 -3 +570 M22 ) 0 -245 299 40.805 -3 +325

Wildlife Mgt 197 25,063 202 28,166 -2 +386

[282]

+0 -165 200 28,387 -2 +221

Fisheries Mgt 101 11,884 100 12,314 -1 +184

[140]

+0 -80 99 12,418 -1 +104

Threatened &

Endangered

Species 176 21.144 171 21,254 -2 +324 [239]

+0 -143 1 69 21.435 -2 +181

Recreation 553 60,589 548 65.131 -5 1,039 [762]

-2 -2,405 541 63.765 -7 -1,366

Wilderness Mgt 145 16,431 141 16,559 -1 +282

[194]

-2 -626 138 16,215 -3 -344

Recreation Resource Mgt 408 44,158 407 48,572 -4 +757 +0 -1,779 403 47,550 -4 -1,022 Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 20

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Summary o Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

inc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

[5681

Recreation Operations Fees 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Energy &

Minerals 1,009 106,631 993 108,157 -11 +1,860

I 1,490] +74 +24,688 1,056 134,705 +63 +26.548

Oil and Gas Mgt 839 87,360 827 88,962 -9 +1,501

[ 1,258] +74 +24,845 892 115,308 +65 +26,346

Coal Mgt 79 9,311 77 9,159 -1 +169

[108] +0 -82 76 9,246 -1 +87

Other Mineral Resources Mgt 91 9,960 89 10,036 -1 +190

[124]

+0 -75 88 10,151 -1 +115

Alaska Minerals 15 3.944 11 2.263 +0 +0 10]

-1 1 -2,263 0 0 -11 -2 263

Realty and Ownership 731 92.624 710 88,978 -7 +1,263 [972]

-14 -7 725 689 82.516 -21 -6,462

Alaska Conveyance 285 41,975 275 40,002 -3 +429

[370]

-10 -5,197 262 35,234 -13 -4,768

Cadastral Survey 120 15,590 117 15,790 -1 +226

[158]

-4 -2,065 112 13,951 -5 -1,839

Land and Realty Mgt 326 35,059 318 33,186 -3 +608

[444]

+0 -463 315 33,331 -3 +145

Communications

Sites Mgt 24 0 23 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 23 0 0 0

Fee Collection

Offsetting Fees

24 2,000

-2,000

23 2,000

-2,000

+0 +0

+0

+0 +0

+0

23 2,000

0 -2,000

0 0

0 0

Resource

Protection &

Maintenance 536 81,501 527 84 358 5 +1,067 [727]

-6 -1,794 516 83.631 -11 -727

Resource Mgt

Planning 323 48,863 315 49,527 -3 +614 [4361.

-3 -999 309 49,142 -6 -385

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison 2005 2006

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

Program Changes2007

Budget

lnc(+) Dec(-) by Activity/ Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Resource

Protection & Law

Enforcement 97 16,788 99 18,942 -1 +212 -2 -598 96 18,556 -3 -386 [135]

Hazardous

Materials Mgt 116 15,850 113 15,889 -1 +241 -1 -197 111 15,933 -2 +44

[156]

Transportation & Facilities Maintenance 426 77 813 395 76,646 -2 +533 -2 •1.798 391 75,381 -4 -1,265 [424]

Operations 53 6,057 52 6,179 +0 +80 +0 -12 52 6,247 0 +68

[73]

Annua! Maintenance 259 30,564 252 31,571 -2 +453 -1 -1,047 249 30,977 -3 -594 [351]

Deferred Maintenance 86 41,192 84 38,896 +0 +0 -1 -739 83 38,157 -1 -739

Infrastructure Improvement’ 28 0 7 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 7 0 4) 0

Workforce &

Organizational Support 626 142,161 611 145,446 -6 4,913 -4 -3,176 601 147,183 -10 + 1,737

[ 1 861 ] Information Systems

Operations 73 19,651 72 21,139 -1 + 168 -2 -2,579 69 18,728 -3 -2,41

[98]

Administrative Support 553 50,164 539 50,680 -5 +927 -2 -1,047 532 50,560 -7 -120 [748]

Bureauwide

Fixed Costs 0 72,346 0 73,627 +0 +3,818 +0 +450 0 77,895 0 +4,268 [1,0151

Mining Law

Administration 306 0 298 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 298 0 0 0 [0]

Mining Law

Administration 306 32,696 298 32,696 +0 +0 +0 +0 298 32,696 0 0 [0]

Offsetting Fees -32,696 -32,696 +0 +0 0 -32,696 0 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivitv

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

1*1 -) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Land and

Resources

Information Systems 67 18062 65 17.949 -1 +149

[88]

-2 -513 62 17,585 -3 -364

Grasshoppers & Mormon Cnckets 1 0 1 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 0 0 0

Challenge Cost Share 26 7.396 27 9,357 +0 +0 [01

+0 +0 27 9,357 0 0

Challenge Cost Share 26 7,396 27 9,357 +0 +0

[0] +0 +0 27 9,357 0 0

Cooperative Conservation

Initiative 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 [0]

+0 +0 0 0 0 0

Reimbursables

IS are non-add) 240 0 226 0 +0 +0 226 0 0 0

Bracketed numbers represent absorbed fixed costs.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

JUSTIFICATION OF FIXED COST CHANGES

(dollars in thousands) 2006

Budget 2006

Revised 2007 Change

2006 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2006 Budget +9,470 +9,331 Amount of pay raise absorbed 0 [3,4331 2006 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter +2,557 Amount of pay raise absorbed [1,096] 2007 Pay Raise +6,784 Amount of pay raise absorbed [2,9081 These adjustments are for an additional amount needed in 2007 to fund the remaining 3-month portion of the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increases effective in January 2006 and the

additional costs of funding for an estimated 2.2 percent January 2007 pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series.

2006

Budget 2006

Revised 2007 Change GSA and non-GSA Space 28,576* 47,425 +1,707 Amount of GSA and non-GSA rent absorbed [6891 The adjustment is for changes in the costs payable to General Services Administration (GSA) and others

resulting from changes in rates for office and non-office space as estimated by GSA, as well as the rental costs of other currently occupied space. Costs of mandatory office relocations, i.e. relocations in cases where due to external events there is no alternative but to vacate the currently occupied space, are also

included. *The 2006 Budget number in the 2006 Justification of Uncontrollable Cost Changes (total of $28,576) referred to the GSA portion of space costs, but not the BLM portion. This was an omission only

in this section, and did not actually reflect what was requested for total space costs in the 2006

Justifications. The 2006 Revised number shown above ($47,425) represents the estimate in 2006 for both GSA and BLM space costs after rescissions. Departmental Working Capital Fund 20,156 19,458 +778 Amount of Departmental Working Capital Fund absorbed [2021 The amount requested reflects expected changes in the charges for Department services and ot services through the working capital fund. These charges are displayed in the Budget Justificatio Department Management. Direct funding in the amount of $8,221 has been identified in the Bure

Fixed Costs Subactivity for this expense.

ner n for auwide

Worker's Compensation 7,882 7,766 +12 Amount of Worker's Compensation absorbed [1161 The adjustment is for actual charges through June 2005, in the costs of compensating injured employees

and dependents of employees who suffered accidental deaths while on duty. Costs for 2006 will reimburse the Department of Labor, Federal Employees Compensation Fund, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8147(b) as amended by Public Law 94-273. Unemployment Compensation 5,531 5,450 +1,321 Amount of Unemployment insurance absorbed [81

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications JUSTIFICATION OF FIXED COST CHANGES

(dollars in thousands) The adjustment is for estimated changes in the costs of unemployment compensation claims to be paid to the Department of Labor, Federal Employees Compensation Account, in the Unemployment Trust Fund, pursuant to Public Law 96-499. Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 38,604 38,036 +1,229 Amount of Employer Share of Health Benefits absorbed [568] This adjustment is for changes in the Federal government's share of the cost of health insurance coverage for Federal employees. The increase is estimated at 1 1 percent, the average increase for the past few years. Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [9,020] Total Fixed Costs Funded +14,388

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Resources

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Soil, Water, Air Mgt $ 34,738 33,838 +457 -2,242 32,053 -1,785 FTE 246 240 -2 -5 233 -7 Range Mgt $ 69,183 69,870 +1,164 -2,755 68,279 -1,591 FTE 680 658 -6 -1 651 -7 Forestry Mgmt $ 8,895 10,404 +146 -86 10,464 +60

FTE 72 75 -1 0 74 -1 Riparian Mgt S 21,228 22,124 +353 -879 21,598 -526

FTE 195 190 -2 -2 186 -4 Cultural Resources Mgt $ 14,925 15,015 +250 +2,871 18,136 +3,121

FTE 130 127 -1 +8 134 +7

Wild Horse and

Burro Mgt $ 39,045 36,362 +300 -311 36,351 -11 FTE 170 166 -2 0 164 -2 Total Dollars $ 188,014 187,613 +2,670 -3,402 186,881 -732

FTE 1,493 1,456 -14 0 1,442 -14 Activity Description

This activity provides for integrated management of public land renewable and cultural resources. BLM manages these resources on a landscape basis, with each subactivity contributing to the overall health of the land. Conserving, restoring, and sustaining the health of the land is the foundation for BLM’s renewable resources management and is key to the agency’s long-term strategic vision. Livestock grazing, timber harvesting and other resource uses 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 BLM’s

strategic vision by providing renewable resources, commercial and recreational uses, and

aesthetic benefits through healthy forests, healthy rangeland ecosystems, functioning watersheds, and properly functioning riparian habitat. The BLM provides forage for livestock, protects cultural values, and maintains thriving wild horse and burro herds.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Soil, Water and Air Management

Subactivity: Soil, Water Air IVManagement

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/ -) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

34,738 24633,838 240 +457

-2 -2,242-5 32,053 233

-1,785

-7 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Soil, Water, Air Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

Information Technology Reduction -196

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -61 -1

• San Pedro Partnership -985

• Abandoned Mine Lands -1,000 -4 TOTAL, Program Changes -2,242 -5

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Soil, Water and Air Management is $32,053,000 and 233 FTE, a

net program decrease of $2,242,000 and 5 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Abandoned Mine Lands (-$1,000,000) -The Abandoned Mine Land program will be reduced

by $1 million in order to help fund energy development priorities. Short-term, the impact to AML

program performance will be modest; a reduction of 125 acres, as most projects scheduled for completion in 2007 will have been funded in prior years in order to initiate site assessments and

engineering analyses needed to develop remediation alternatives. For 2007, BLM will be able

to continue funding ongoing projects at the reduced funding level. Nine new projects will be

deferred for future years. Funding will be reduced on four existing projects. The net effect on

mid- to long-term program performance is that fewer acres of land will be restored. Outyear

projections of program performance reflect this reduction.

San Pedro Partnership (-$985,000) - The San Pedro Partnership, formed in 1998, is a consortium of Federal, State, and local agencies and other jurisdictional entities to coordinate

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications and cooperate in the identification, prioritization, and implementation of comprehensive policies *

and projects to assist in meeting water needs in the Sierra Vista Sub-basin of the Upper San

Pedro River Basin in Arizona. Congress has appropriated $1.0 million to BLM annually from 2004 through 2006 to fund certain activities of the partnership. The funds were used for USGS

studies on recharge quantification, continuing stream-flow and groundwater monitoring, and

implementing water conservation projects, including municipal storm-water recharge projects, environmental education, and an effluent reuse project. The BLM believes that the Federal goals and commitments to the Partnership have been met. The reduction will return funding to levels originally planned, and allow the BLM to focus future efforts in areas with higher

proportions of public lands. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$196,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$61,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Total Performance Change +16% Percent of known contaminated sites remediated

-175 Number of land acres reclaimed from effects of degradation A B C D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted 2007 Base

Performance Performance

2007 Impact

of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Contaminated Site RemediationPercent of known

contaminated sites remediated on DOI- manaqed land SP

3.4%

12/358 3.4%

12/358 3.9% 7.3%

26/358

-2.3% Mined Land Quality

- Number of land acres reclaimed or mitigated from the

effects of degradation from

past mining

425 acres 425 acres -125 acres 300 acres -50 acres

Column B: The performance level expected to be achieved absent the program change (i.e , at the 2006

request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes), this would reflect for example, the impact of

prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts Column E The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and beyond of ONLY

the requested program budget change, it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

Soil, Water and Air -The Soil, Water and Air Program is responsible for

• Soil productivity and health,

• Quantity and quality of water,

. Air quality, and

. The Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program. This program works to eliminate the degradation of water quality and the physical hazards associated with abandoned

hardrock mines on public lands. Means and Strategies - The Soil, Water and Air Management program’s means and strategies

to achieve performance goals are:

• describing soil types needed for ecological site identification, a key component of land

health assessment and grazing permit renewals;

• tracking compliance with BLM obligations to maintain state water and air quality standards under the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, the Colorado River Salinity Act, and the Endangered Species Act, as related to aquatic habitat conditions; and,

• assessing and proposing mitigation of impacts for energy mineral exploration and

development, particularly from water produced and air quality affected by pumping

operations.

Critical Factors - Critical factors affecting Soil, Water and Air Program performance include:

• Persistent drought conditions in areas of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah resulted in postponement of data collection needed for processing some water rights actions; and,

• Accomplishment of planned watershed assessment depends on work by other programs. If that work is not completed, assessments may be deferred to future years. Long-Term Vision: The long-term vision of the Soil, Water and Air program is to:

• Meet state water quality standards in all stream miles flowing on BLM-managed lands.

• Meet ambient air quality standards in the 4 BLM Wilderness areas by 2008 (a fifty percent increase).

• Make necessary contributions to project planning and implementation in the National Landscape Conservation System so that all 29 National Monuments and National Conservation Areas in the system will have projects initiated by 2008.

• Provide soil, water and air information needed to accelerate processing of applications

for permits to drill at a rate that meets current BLM objectives.

• Provide soil, water and air information, including watershed assessment, needed to complete all 10 year grazing permit renewals in 2009.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Abandoned Mine Lands -The AML

program’s overall objective is to improve

water quality and remediate other environmental impacts and physical safety hazards from hardrock abandoned mine

sites. Historic hardrock mines produced

precious metals, base metals, and other mineral commodities (gold, silver, copper,

lead, zinc, mercury, etc.) The mines shut down, became inactive, or were abandoned according to the conditions

affecting mineral economics of the time. Many abandoned mines are causing environmental degradation, primarily through water pollution. Typical kinds of environmental problems stemming from AML sites include:

• Contaminated/acidic surface and ground water;

• Stockpiled waste rock and mill tailing piles;

• Contaminated soils and groundwater; and

. Leaking chemical containers. Many affected watersheds are in arid climates in the West, where water is scarce, and the need

to improve water quality for human and aquatic resource use is critical. Means and Strategies - Key actions to date include:

• Establishing program objectives and policies,

. Conducting targeted inventory and field validations,

• Developing an inventory database and program management system,

• Applying risk-based criteria and a project peer review to ensure projects are eligible and

successes attainable

• Establishing partnerships with other government and non-government agencies and

organizations.

Critical Factors - Most AML restoration projects are highly complex, and involve considerable environmental analysis and engineering study to assess site conditions and develop appropriate remedies. Typically, some of the appropriated funds for a given year cover these kinds of costs

for new projects. Remaining funds are used for actual on-the-ground remediation activities normally carried out by contractors. For these reasons, there is no direct correlation between

annual appropriations for the AML program and reported accomplishments. Program

performance measures reflect project completions that are funded cumulatively over four to five years. Program performance can be impacted by unforeseen complexities in ground and water

conditions, the need for additional engineering studies, and changes in site conditions due to

An abandoned mine adit leaking contaminated water. This adit, located in Colorado, has since been plugged

using AML funds.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications excessive precipitation or erosion. Performance can also be impacted by the need to spend

resources for increased monitoring and maintenance of restored sites. For example, even

passive water treatment systems require periodic maintenance and adjustments. Long-Term Vision - Recognizing that only a portion of AML sites are posing environmental impacts or safety hazards, BLM is seeking to develop a long-range working inventory of priority sites that can form the basis of realistic goals and strategies. BLM State Offices are developing

multi-year workplans. These plans are developed and shared with BLM’s Federal and State

partners, identify priority watersheds and high impact areas where field work will be conducted.

Initial plans cover 2007 - 2013. Plans will be reviewed and updated annually, and program

performance will be integrated into the planning process. Use of Cost and Performance Information

in the Abandoned Mine Lands Program BLM continues to apply effective cost management to ensure that appropriated funds reach

on-the-ground projects. AML water quality restoration projects are multi-year in length -

four to five years on average—meaning that performance results take time to accrue. As a

result, there is no one-to-one correlation between funds appropriated in a given year and

that year’s program performance. For 2005, the majority of AML program funds went directly to specific projects. This

information, along with the multi-year plans, has resulted in modest adjustments for 2007. The Alaska office will not need as much funding in 2007, enabling funding shifts to Arizona Once the final multi-year plans are in place, BLM will be able to monitor fund allocations and expenditures against plan implementation, factoring in longer-term patterns and trends

Other Funding Resources - BLM’s response to AML impacts is based on a risk-based, watershed approach in partnership with over 100 Federal, State, Tribal, and non-government

organizations. State governments set watershed priorities. BLM, and other partners, collaborate and leverage funds to address their respective sites and impacts. BLM’s program does not duplicate the coal AML program of Office of Surface Mining, nor is it funded by the AML trust fund established by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. Contributions to the Strategic Plans in the Soil, Water and Air and AML Programs- The

Soil Water and Air and the Abandoned Mine Land programs support the Department’s Strategic Plan goals of improving and maintaining health of watersheds and landscapes, sustaining

biological communities, planning actions to use energy and non-energy minerals, forage

resources, forest and woodland products, and improving information management. The Soil, Water and Air program contributes to the BLM’s 2007-2009 Strategic Plan of “successful management of rangelands and forests to achieve healthy and productive watersheds” by improving water quality; and, to “improve dispersed recreational opportunities” Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 31
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications by enhancing visitor safety. The program also assesses soil, water and air impacts while processing permits and leases for fluid energy minerals, coal and geothermal energy, therefore

also “contributing to domestic energy supply.” Additionally, the AML program reduces BLM’s

contingent environmental liabilities as reported in annual financial statements. Support for Energy - The Soil, Water and Air Management Program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Policy Act

of 2005 and the President’s National Energy Policy, in the following ways: participation in planning processes, conducting and updating baseline studies, and regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that Soil, Water and Air considerations are included in energy lease

stipulations and energy permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded in the Soil, Water and

Air Management Program also provide the framework of policy and information which is needed

by local managers to assess impacts, make decisions, and monitor the effects of energy development to ensure environmentally sound energy development on public lands. For example, in Montana, a BLM hydrologist funded within this program maps the locations of streams as part of a regional inventory and establishes baseline data that may then serve as one of the information bases for site-specific environmental analyses needed prior to approving APDs. This baseline information is also available for use by other BLM programs for projects such as completion of Rangeland Health Assessments or issuance of special recreational

permits.

2007 Program performance estimates

• Soil, Water and Air - Planned accomplishments for 2007 are not expected to change

significantly from those in 2006 in most activities. The program will continue to assist in monitoring and other work needed for the Energy Policy Act. Activities where changes are expected are watershed assessment, water rights actions, and vegetation treatments:

• Watershed assessment accomplishments have been linked to rangeland health assessments and grazing permit renewals. As this remaining work is completed over

the next 2-3 years, the number of watershed acres assessed is expected to decline. By

2007, approximately 3 million acres of assessment are planned for the year, a decline of about 40 percent from 2005.

• Processing of water rights is also expected to decline by 2007 as the work of the Snake

River Basin Adjudication is completed. Water right actions processed will decline by

about 3000, or 25 percent from 2005. The lower production in number of water rights actions will be replaced by more expensive water rights actions, as the protest and

appeals work on the adjudication becomes a larger component of the Snake River Basin

Adjudication Team’s workload.

• Vegetation treatments are expected to increase significantly in 2006 due to pinyon and

juniper woodland thinnings and reseeding to improve cover in Utah. This work will decline in 2007 when the work is completed by about 20 percent to 10,000 acres. This

is part of the implementation of the Great Basin Restoration Initiative. Overall, possible dollar savings from reduced workloads in watershed assessment and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications protest and appeals process. The possible dollar savings would also be off set by the proposed 2007 budget reduction of $2,242,000 to the program. Abandoned Mine Lands - BLM plans to improve water quality on 350 acres in 2007, as a result

of competing projects funded during prior years. BLM will fund 66 ongoing projects in twelve

States and 40 watersheds. No new projects will be initiated. Watershed AML projects scheduled for funding in 2007 are listed below. State Project Alaska Harrison Creek; Quartz Creek; Hiyu Minesite; Wade Creek Dredge; Hunter

Creek; Maclaren Glacier Arizona Wickenburg Mill; San Pedro Mill Sites

California Gold Run Sluice Tunnel; Pond Hydraulic Mine; Idria Mines; Contact Mine; Buena

Vista Dam Study 2007; Rinconada Mercury Mine/Mill; Boston Tunnel; Poore

Mine; Rathburn-Petrey Mercury Mine; Oat Hill Extension Mercury Mine/Mill; Davis Mine & Mill Colorado Animas Operation and Maintenance; Eureka Channel Restoration; Eveline

Acidic Mine Drainage; Grand Mogul Dump; Kansas City Mine Remediation;

Lark/Joe & John Mine Cleanup; North California Mountain; Querida Mill Tailings Cleanup; Tiger Tunnel - Colorado Gulch; Kerber Creek Reclamation; Mill Sap

Mill Tailings Cleanup; Gnome Mine; Palmetto Mine; Risorgimento Mine Dump

Project; Wyoming Mine Cleanup

Idaho Sonneman Mine Tailings; Buckhorm Mill Cleanup; Champagne Creek Water

Quality; Leadville Mill Cleanup; Twin Peaks Mine; Ima Mine Rehabilitation Monitoring; Mine Water Systems; Grouse Creek Stabilization; Pine Creek

Monitoring; Basin AML; Basin Rock Dumps; Idora Mine; Bayhorse Site Assessment; Salmon River Basin; Little Rocky Mountains Montana Zortman Water Treatment II; Great Divide Tailings Phase 2; Indian Creek

Reclamation; Keating Tailings Nevada Arqentum Millsite; Riverside; Ward AML Cleanup Oregon Almeda Mine; Braden Mine

South Dakota Belle Eldridge Monitoring: Bentonite Mine Reclamation

Utah La Sal Creek; Silver Maple

Washington Josephine Mill #2; Lookout Mine; Yellowhead Mines Wyoming Copper Mountain

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Use of Cost and Performance Information

in the Soil, Water and Air Program

• Cost and performance information provided the basis for most of the performance analysis

for the Soil, Water and Air Program. 2004 data from BLM’s Activity-Based Costing database showed that 36% of time was coded to overhead and management, a relatively high amount.

That value was reduced substantially in 2005 to 25% by more accurate coding to activities in which work was completed, and better planning in the distribution of Soil, Water and Air Program work months Further reductions are anticipated in 2006 and 2007. The expected improvement is likely to result from the continuing education in accurate coding and the

availability of more cost codes for those working in soil, water and air management

• Cost and performance information was used in preparing the guidance to the states on

accomplishment targets Six states significantly exceeded one or more of their accomplishment targets without increases in expenditures in those activities. Accomplishment targets were increased in those states that had no decrease in their associated cost targets.

2006 Planned Program Performance

Soil, Water and Air - The following priority activities will be emphasized in 2006:

• Soil, Water and Air Program will focus on the bureau-wide priority of timely processing of energy mineral Applications to Drill in accordance with the NEPA requirements as

revised for this priority activity. Emphasis will also be placed on monitoring energy

exploration and development and other aspects of Energy Policy Act implementation

according to best management practices developed by the Fluid Minerals Group.

• The program will continue Watershed Assessment and Rangeland Health Assessments

in support of grazing permitting.

• Other resource protection work will continue in priority watersheds using interdisciplinary projects and partners. Other targets have declined due to shifts in funds by managers to meet priorities.

• Water resources monitoring and water resources inventory have declined slightly due to

shifts in priorities. Some targets increased between 2005 and 2006.

• A major grassland treatment accounts for a one-year increase in treatment acres to about 12,400 acres

• Soil surveys need to be completed in several states, particularly where they provide

information on rangeland health and potential. Survey work has been accelerated in Eastern Oregon, West Beaver County, Utah, and Sublett County, Wyoming, to support

the rangeland health assessments. The result is an increase of nearly 150,000 acres of survey planned for 2006. The following is an example of a 2006 project:

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Colorado - BLM has been cooperating with Colorado’s State Water Quality Control Division to confirm the water quality of streams on the 303(d) Impaired List. Several stream reaches are now being considered for removal from the list as a result of their work. This work is also making BLM an active partner in the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), the allowable levels of the pollutants causing the stream reach to be impaired. Most states have

court-ordered schedules for TMDL development. Participating in the development is very important to BLM, since TMDLs have the potential to limit certain pollution discharging activities on public land. Abandoned Mine Lands -BLM plans to improve water quality on 425 acres in 2006. This performance target is based on projects funded during prior years that are expected to be

finished during 2006. BLM will fund 66 projects in twelve States and 44 watersheds. Many of these projects are continuations of ongoing multi-year projects from 2005. 2006 watershed AML projects are listed below. State Project Alaska 98 Mile Steese; Harrison Creek; Interagency Birch; Hiyu Minesite; Wade Creek; Yukon 40 Mile; Hunter Creek; Quartz Creek Trail; Maclaren Glacier Arizona San Pedro Mill Sites

California

Gold Run Sluice Tunnel; Pond Hydraulic Mine; Contact Mine; Sonoma Mine; Buena Vista AML Dam Study and Stabilization; Rinconada; Kings Mercury Mine; Rathburn-Petrey Complex; Oat Hill Extension Mercury Mine/Mill; Davis Mine/Mill

Colorado

Eureka Channel Restoration; Lark/Joe & John Mine Cleanup; North California Mountain; Lake Fork Mine District; Querida Mill Tailings Cleanup; Tiger Shaft- Colorado Gulch; Mill Sap Mill Tailings Cleanup; Palmetto Mine; Risorgimento Mine Dump Project; Ute-Ulay Mine/Mill; Wyoming Mine Dump Cleanup

Idaho

Champagne Creek Water Quality; Sonneman Mine Tailings; Leadville Mill Cleanup; Salmon River Basin; Twin Peaks Mine; Ima Mine/Millsite Cleanup and

Monitoring; Pine Creek Monitoring; We Like Mine; Basin AML; Basin Rock

Dumps; Idora Mine; Mother Lode Mine

Montana

Little Rocky Mountains; Rochester/Nez Perce; Landusky Leach Pad Removal;

Judith Mountains; Belle Eldridge Monitoring; Bentonite Mine Reclamation; Great

Divide Sand Tailings; Hard Cash; Lower Indian Creek Dredge

Nevada

Norse Windfall; Argentum; Caselton; Johnston Millsite; Leadville Tailings; Rip Van Winkle Oregon Almeda Mine Site; Bretz Mine

Utah Fry Canyon: Silver Maple Mining Claim Washington Josephine Mill Site #2 Wyoming Copper Mountain 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Soil, Water and Air - In 2005, the BLM met or exceeded most of its goals for primary outputs. The accomplishments in this program are described below.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

• BLM riparian restoration treatments were in part responsible for the retention of about 90,000 tons per year of dissolved salts in six Colorado River Basin States, assisting with the objective of preventing further degradation of water quality in the Colorado River.

• Approximately 5,000,000 acres of watershed-based land health assessments were

completed to support Rangeland Health Standards and Guidelines, environmental

reviews of expiring livestock permits, watershed restoration activities, wildland fire rehabilitation, and mine land reclamation. This is approximately 94 percent of the acreage planned. Most of the shortfall occurred in one Idaho field office where

assessments that were near completion were delayed for additional review following a

district court action.

. Soil inventory data was collected on approximately 644,000 acres to identify range sites

for land health evaluations and support future management actions on those lands. This

is 95 percent of the acres planned for soil survey, and a 36 percent increase over 2004. An error of 1 order of magnitude in the Wyoming report for the soil inventory target for 2005 caused the percent completed to be significantly under-reported.

. Monitoring data was collected at approximately 6,459 surface water stations throughout

the west for flow and water quality in support of work on Rangeland Health Standards and use authorization compliance. This was slightly under 100 percent of the planned

water resource monitoring.

• Of the 3,900 planned acres of shrub, grassland, and vegetation planned for treatment, about 3,500 were actually treated or about 90 percent. This output is dependant upon

weather, wildfire occurrence, and equipment availability making 90 percent completion an excellent accomplishment.

• The BLM worked with state water quality agencies and others to support the development and implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMD) measures, which

has been important in helping to achieve state and tribal water quality requirements. Over 200 miles of streams on BLM-managed lands were removed from impaired water

quality lists through cooperative efforts of BLM, state agencies, and other land managers.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The following is an example of a project completed in 2005:

• Idaho - The Snake River Basin

Adjudication team in the Idaho

State Office completed another year of outstanding achievement

in 2005. Approximately 12,000 water rights actions were

completed in the Snake River Basin Adjudication in the past

year, nearly 90% of the bureau- wide total. The work of the team

has benefited management of many resources through its contribution to BLM’s 2007-2009

Strategic Plan emphasis area of “maintaining an adequate water

supply for BLM lands.” Abandoned Mine Lands - The AML program planned to improve water quality on 856 acres in 2005, and exceeded the goal by completing 934 acres. Projects in Montana and Oregon were

able to be completed ahead of schedule, benefiting from the dry field season. BLM planned to inventory 970 sites, but fell short completing 829 sites. Most of the shortfall related to work

planned in Oregon due to program staff being detailed in response to wildland fire priorities. BLM mitigated safety hazards at 175 sites, just short of the target of 183 sites. Examples of projects completed in 2005 are:

. California - BLM, EPA, and the Forest Service are finishing the last phase of a multi- year multi-agency mercury cleanup effort directed at mines located in the headwaters of the Salinas River. The Rinconada Mine is located in a rural area of California’s Central Coast. This watershed had been heavily impacted by mercury mining and its effects on

biota have been assessed within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Impaired

portions of the watershed are listed on California’s list of impacted watersheds. Reclamation of + 50 acres of stream, historic mercury mill sites, and removal of mercury

mill tailings dumps 199 openings will reduce the mobilization of mercury and therefore the downstream contamination in this drainage.

• Colorado - In the Upper Animas River near Silverton, downstream fish populations are on an increasing trend, and there is evidence of self-sustaining fish populations in lower

reaches. Partners have completed approximately 50 cleanup projects for a total of $28.6 million at a cost one tenth of the typical Superfund mining cleanup. In the Animas, BLM has leveraged its cleanup funds of $2.7 million by a ratio of 1 to 10.

Road grade and channel restoration work at Fish Slough in Bishop, California, is dramatically improving habitat for many species, including the endangered Fish Slough milk vetch.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications State Projects Alaska Gold Bench; Hunter Creek; Iron Side Bar; Harrison Creek; Ptarmigan Gulch; Squaw Creek; Interagency Birch; Hope Creek; Quartz Creek Trail; Maclaren

Glacier; and, 98 Mile Steese; Energy Management Partners Arizona Cibola Mill, San Pedro Mill Sites

California Rinconada Mine, Boston Tunnel, Davis Mill Tailings Remediation

Colorado Querida Mill Tailings; Lake Fork Mine; Lark, Joe and John Mine; Eureka Channel;

Eveline Mine; Mill Sap Gulch Tailings; Risorgimento Mine Dump Project; Gnome

Mine Reclamation Project; North Polar Star Mine Project; North California Mountain; Little Nations Mine; Kansas City Mine; Anglo Saxon Mine

Idaho Clayton Silver Mine; Champagne Creek; Ima Mine/Mill Site; Twin Peak Mine;

Leadville Mill Tailings; We Like Mine; Lookout Mountain Mine; Mother Load Mine;

S. Fork CDA Basin; U of 1 CDA AML Support; S. Fork Basin Rock Dumps; Idora Mine; S. Fork S F Fraction; S. Fork Silverton Tailings Montana Great Divide Sand Tailings; Lower Indian Creek; Rochester/Nez Perce; Little Rocky Mountains; Lower Indian Creek Channel Restoration; Belle Eldridge

Monitoring; Bentonite Mine Reclamation; AML Reclamation 0& M

Nevada Rip Van Winkle; Johnston Millsite; Tybo Mine; Easy Junior; Leadville Tailings; Castleton Oregon Almeda Mine Site; Josephine Mill Site #2; Yellowhead Mine; Lookout; Glass

Buttes Repository; Bretz Mine; Inman Mine

Utah White River Oil Shale; La Sal Creek; Fry Canyon; Silver Maple Mine; Water

Quality Sampling Wyoming Site A-24-3 Reclamation; Site B-12 & 28 Reclamation; Site C-27 &34 Reclamation

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SOIL, AIR AND WATER MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Contaminated Site Remediation - Percent of known contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed

land. (SP)

2.3% 11%

28/ 265 +8.7% 3.4%

12/358

-7.6% 7.3%

26/ 358 +3.9%

Mined Land Quality - Number

of land acres reclaimed or mitigated from the effects of degradation from past mining. SP (reporting cumulative

acres beginning with a zero

baseline)

200 acres (cum. = 1 50

acres) 934 acres +734 425 -509 300 -125

Water Quality- Percent

surface acres of BLM- managed lakes, ponds

meeting surface water

standards. SP

84%

285,288/ 339,942 87%282,167/ 324,628

+3%

(due to adjusted

baseline)

87.2%

(650

additional acres) +0.2%

87.4%

(650

additional acres) +0.2%

Water Quality - Percent of surface waters (stream miles) managed by DOI that meet

State (EPA approved) water

quality standards. SP

89.4%

(218 miles) 91%

123,667/ 136,327

+1.6%

(due to adjusted

baseline)

91%

123,867/ 136,327

+0.15%

(200

additional miles)

91%

124,067/ 136,327

+0.15%

(200

additional miles)

Air Quality - Percent of reporting Class 1 DOI lands

that meet ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). SP

50%

2/4 50%2/4 0% 50%

2/4 0% 50%

2/4 0%

Air Quality - Percent of

reporting Class 1 DOI lands

that meet visibility objectives. SP 0%

0/4 0%0/4 0% 0%

0/4 0% 0%

0/4 0%

Complete watershed assessments (acres). 5,327,113 5,027,436 -299,677 3,256,397 -1,771,039 3,000,000 -256,397 Process water rights actions (number). 12,783 13,561 +778 10,619 -2,942 8,000 -2,619 Implement abandoned mine

land projects to restore water

quality (number). 856 934 +78 489 -445 300 -189

Monitor air resources/climatic

conditions (number of

projects). 357 344 -13 295 -49 300 +5

Monitor water resources

(number). 8,026 9,065 +1,039 6,948 -2,117 5,000 -1,948

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Rangeland Management

Subactivity: Range Management

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

69,183 680

69,870 658

+1,164

-6 -2,755

-1 68,279

651

-1,591

-7 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Range Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -692

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -93 -1

• Invasive Plants National Center -985

• Idaho Dept of Agriculture - Weed Management -985 TOTAL, Program Changes -2,755 -1 Justification of Program Changes

The 2007, budget request for Rangeland Management is $68,279,000 and 651 FTE, a net program decrease of $2,755,000 and 1 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Montana State University (-$985,000) - Today the Center for Invasive Plant Management is a capable and independent operation. The funding BLM provided between 2000 and 2006 was

used for the development of the center and weed control activities; from this point forward the

center should be capable of securing outside funding from other agencies and private partnerships to sustain itself. BLM fully supports the Center’s mission, and will continue to provide ongoing technical support, on an as-needed basis, without specific dedicated funding from the BLM.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture (-$985,000) - The Idaho Department of Agriculture’s program promoting cooperative weed management activities is a well established organization and is fully capable of sustaining itself under State leadership. BLM’s continued commitment to supporting this program will be implemented through the local BLM field offices, which provide

technical support, equipment, chemicals, and limited indirect funding, as well as assistance in building good working relationships and partnerships at the local level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$692,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$93,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

Rangelands are a type of land, not a use of land. They are not urban land and they are not

agricultural land. Rangelands are primarily grasslands, shrublands and savannas, and

grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs. The Rangeland Management program manages 214 million acres of rangelands within the 12

western states, including Alaska. Rangelands are used for many purposes and offer a variety of products and values including wildlife habitat, forage for livestock, recreational opportunities, open space, scenic beauty, and as watersheds. Usually these uses are mixed on a given piece

of ground and sometimes they are competing. Rangeland management works to provide some mix of these uses in ways that meet society's needs and desires while being constrained by the political requirements of the land and

resource ownership patterns. All of this is bounded by the ecological processes and potentials

of the natural systems, the ecosystems. The Taylor Grazing Act of 1934, the Federal Land

Policy and Management Act of 1976, and the. Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978

guide BLM's management of livestock grazing on public lands. The program administers

livestock grazing on 161 million of these acres. Consistent with the Department’s Strategic

Plan, the Program focuses rangeland conservation and restoration efforts on priority watersheds

to achieve integrated resource objectives. Western rangelands also have a mixed and complex ownership pattern. For example, in Arizona, which can be considered approximately 75 percent rangeland, only about 12 percent of the state is privately held. The remaining 88 percent is about equal parts state owned, Forest

Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Indian Tribal land. Range management is a discipline and an art that skillfully applies an organized body of knowledge accumulated by range science and practical experience for two purposes: 1) protection, improvement, and continued welfare of the basic soil, water, and vegetative

resources, and 2) optimum production of goods and services in combinations needed by

society. Management of rangeland requires selection of alternative techniques for optimum

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications placed on noxious weeds, land health, and the effects and management of domestic animals, the overriding emphases are rangeland resource rehabilitation, protection, and management for multiple objectives including biological diversity, conservation, and sustainable development for people. Long range goals of the Program include:

• continuing to improve land health,

• achieving objectives and standards through appropriate rangeland planning, management, and monitoring as determined by assessments and evaluations;

• completing appropriate NEPA on all BLM administered grazing permits by the end of 2009,

« providing quality customer service,

• streamlining work processes, and;

• preventing the spread of new invasive species and reducing the number of acres

infested with existing invasive or noxious weeds. The measure to achieve these ends is conducted through the Fundamentals of Rangeland

Health and their companion rules-Standards for Rangeland Health and Guidelines for Grazing Management for BLM Lands. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Rangeland Management Program - Emphasis will be placed on completion permit/lease renewals in full compliance with the NEPA process and reducing the backlog of expired

permits/leases, building partnerships essential to ensure a successful weed management

program, and making contributions to provide energy resources in a timely, efficient, and

environmentally responsible manner. By the end of 2009, all grazing permits, including those in permit backlog, are to be fully processed using monitoring and assessment information and land health standards evaluations as needed to complete environmental impact analysis. Adjustments in grazing use are made

when needed to improve land health and strive to meet standards. Recent proposed changes

to BLM's rangeland management regulations are designed to speed restoration of public rangelands while improving the delivery of services to public land users. The following units of performance are planned to be completed 2007:

• completion of 2,600 permit renewals,

• monitoring 2500 allotments,

. completion of 1,300 health evaluations, and

• assessing 3 million acres of rangeland. These critical work elements represent the current Program capability. One factor influencing the decrease in outputs when compared to 2006 planned has been the number of protests filed on Environmental Assessments (EA) by outside interests. Effort is being taken to make the EA’s more comprehensive by the Range Program but in return also causes more time to be

spent conducting the analysis and write-ups.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Support for Energy - The Rangeland Management Program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Act of 2005 and

the President’s National Energy Policy, by providing rangeland science information for the

protection, improvement, and continued welfare of the basic soil, water, and vegetative resources impacted by energy development activities. Specific activities of specialists in this program include: communicating and developing grazing plans with livestock permittees/lessees

that will help promote environmentally sound reclamation practices of pipelines and wellpads,

providing guidance on rangeland monitoring methodologies for use in interim and final reclamation monitoring plans, communicating and coordinating with grazing permittees to adjust

livestock management to provide for reclamation success, and conducting effectiveness monitoring activities on rangelands in areas of oil and gas development to ensure land health standards are met. In addition, Weed specialists funded within this program provide the framework for all weed policies and information affecting energy development, including: prevention techniques, treatment activities for inclusion as mitigation measures in oil and gas

use authorizations, and monitoring to ensure weed control activities are successful.

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Rangeland Management Program - On

February 9, 2004 rangeland management specialists from 10 western states and the Washington Office were asked to complete a comprehensive review of the use authorization processes for the Rangeland Management program. These included Transfer of Grazing

Preference, Issuance of Permits and Leases, and Issuance of Use Authorizations. The team’s

objective was to determine the reasons for significant above and below average unit costs with the intent of isolating cost efficiencies that would optimize both cost and program performance

within the rangeland management program. Four proposals were identified and all are implemented, including 1) Consolidation of Work

between and within States, 2) Grazing Cost Accounting Processes and Procedural Changes, 3} Position Management Practices, and 4) Contracting of Authorization Workloads. The recommended proposals were analyzed in 2005 and used in 2006 as one factor in shaping

current budget allocations, program delivery, and the current permit renewal schedule.

In preparation for the 2006 Annual Work Plan, unit cost data was used to determine State cost

target allocations. Specifically, cost data from 2004 was used in conjunction with State

planning targets to determine funding cost target allocations to assist States to meet the Congressional mandate of fully processing the backlog of permit renewals by 2009. As each

State has different unit costs associated with performing tasks, it was valuable to pull the unit cost by State and multiply this by the States target to determine the cost target for each State

to apply for this entire process of completing permit renewals.

Invasive and Noxious Weed Program - An early detection and rapid response system will be

implemented on all BLM lands especially in areas where the BLM is facing emerging invasive species issues such as Sudden Oak Death in California and Cactoblastis cactorum (Cactus

moth) which is slowing spreading in the Southern states. Partners are essential to ensure

success in BLM’s weed management program. Noxious or invasive weed management is being

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications pursued across three areas of emphasis using BLM’s Partners Against Weeds Action Plan: education, inventory, and control. These areas of emphasis are also identified in the National

Invasive Species Management Plan. Partnerships serve as a clearinghouse for documenting

noxious weed locations and treatment efforts. States will continue to develop and implement Weed Management Areas and coordinate management plans on high priority areas, including lands found within the National Landscape Conservation System. An infestation of leafy spurge, an invasive weed that infests more than five million acres of land

in 35 States and the prairie provinces of Canada, impacts the plant communities in the Northern Great Plains. Leafy spurge is a native of Eurasia that causes significant problems by invading

grazing lands for cattle and horses, reducing rangeland productivity and plant diversity, degrading wildlife habitat, displacing sensitive species, and drastically reducing land values. Habitat occupied by leafy spurge has doubled in acreage every ten years since the early 1900s and is expanding beyond its foothold in the western United States. In the Northern Great

Plains, BLM manages lands in eastern Montana, western North Dakota, and the northwest

corner of South Dakota extending to the banks of the Missouri River. Of the 213,779 acres of public lands in the Great Plains infested with invasive species, 204,367 acres, or 96 percent, are

infested with leafy spurge. Tamarisk is an introduced invasive shrub-tree that was planted along waterways for erosion

control and to serve as windbreaks. Its prolific reproductive traits and broad ecological tolerances have allowed tamarisk to spread quickly within the 17 western States, adversely

affecting many water dependent activities across the southwestern United States. Along the Rio Grande River, in particular, tamarisk threatens water transport and is resulting in the loss of

wildlife. Tamarisk adversely affects community water supplies, increases the frequency of

wildfires, replaces native vegetation and associated fauna, and modifies soil chemistry, river channels, and stream flows. Tamarisk infests an estimated two million acres of riparian lands in the western States. In the Rio Grande River Basin area, which covers the Rio Grande Basin from north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to below Big Bend National Park, tamarisk infests an

estimated 57,000 acres of public land. Weed management work planned in 2007 includes:

• The program plans to conduct periodic and systematic inventories on approximately 6

million acres followed by prompt treatment will ensure that new invaders do not become

established and begin to spread. This information important to decision making includes: 1) weed species, 2) locations of infestations, 3) acreage infested, 4) density of plants, 5) general plant community, 6) environmental conditions; e.g., soil conditions, exposure, level of disturbance, and 7) current land-use activities. Basic inventory for noxious weeds is one

of BLM's most urgent needs. The effects of noxious weeds on ecosystem health require

solid information to formulate management actions that will effectively address the impacts

of noxious weeds on natural resources and economic activities.

• Continued support for invasive and noxious weed control and management of weed-infested

sites in sagebrush communities to enhance sage grouse habitat in states with native sagebrush communities (CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY),

. Treating 150,000 acres of weed infested rangelands.

. Evaluating weed treatments on 300,000 acres.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

2006 Program Performance Estimates

Rangeland Management - In 2006, the BLM plans to meet or exceed most of the targets. The

Rangeland Management program will again place priority upon permit/lease renewal with special emphasis directed to reducing the backlog of expired permits/leases. The BLM

endeavors to complete land health standard evaluations on at least ten percent of the livestock grazing lands under its jurisdiction each year, until the assessments are complete. By the end

of 2009, all carryover grazing permits are to be fully processed using monitoring and assessment information and land health standards evaluations as needed to complete

environmental impact analysis. Consistent with the Department’s Strategic Plan, the BLM will continue to focus conservation and restoration efforts on priority watersheds to achieve integrated resource objectives.

Interdisciplinary monitoring and resource assessments should be conducted at the watershed or allotment scale to determine attainment or progress toward meeting rangeland standards in accordance with the 10-year schedules and where compatible, in conjunction with, or in anticipation of grazing permit/lease renewals. For the following critical workloads, the BLM has revised the targets submitted as part of the 2006 Budget Justifications, as follows:

• Issue 2,410 grazing permits/leases, which are 77 less than planned in the 2006 Budget

Justifications. The reason for this decrease is due to increased work to fully process permits and to address increased litigation demands.

. Conduct monitoring on 2,683 allotments which is 487 lower than planned in the 2006 Budget

Justifications. The reason for this decrease is due to higher priority work to fully process

permit renewals. Evaluate rangeland health on 1,408 allotments which is 148 higher than planned in the 2006 Justifications. Invasive and Noxious Weed Program - The BLM will continue an aggressive program to inventory 6.41 9M acres, treat 135,787 acres, and conduct weed treatment evaluations on

278,351 acres. An important facet of the BLM’s multiple-use mission is the management and control of vegetation on public lands. To meet that responsibility, in 2001 the BLM launched a multi-year

effort to develop a programmatic environmental impact statement that contains national guidance for using herbicides and other treatments to manage vegetation on BLM-administered

public lands in 17 western states. This effort also responds to directions from the President and Congress to implement the National Fire Plan and the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003

by taking more aggressive actions to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk on public lands. The BLM started this Programmatic EIS project to replace analyses contained in four existing EISs completed between 1986 and 1992 for 14 western states, and to analyze vegetation treatments in two additional western states and Alaska. This Programmatic EIS released in 2006 will provide a comprehensive NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) document that can be used by BLM field-level staffs for local land-use planning. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 45
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The BLM’s Draft Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on Bureau of Land Management

Lands in 17 Western States Programmatic EiS (PEIS) has two primary objectives:

• To determine which herbicide active ingredients are approved for use on public lands in the western U.S., including Alaska, to improve the agency’s ability to control hazardous

fuels and unwanted vegetation.

• To develop a multi-agency, state-of-the-science human health and ecological risk assessment methodology that will serve as the initial standard for assessing human

health and ecological risk for herbicides that may become available for use in the future. This PEIS is accompanied by a Draft Vegetation Treatments on Bureau of Land Management

Lands in 17 Western States Programmatic Environmental Report (PER), which describes the environmental impacts of using non-herbicide vegetation treatment methods on public lands. The final PEIS will guide the BLM’s actions through its proposed treatment of vegetation on

approximately 932,000 acres annually in 17 western states in the United States, including Alaska, using 14 currently approved and four new herbicide active ingredients. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Rangeland Management - In 2005, the BLM completed the majority of its goals for primary

outputs. The primary workload in the Rangeland Management Program was processing expired

or expiring grazing permit/leases. In 2005, 358 more grazing permits/leases were issued than planned for a total of 2,691 of which 1,208 were issued pursuant to language in the 2004

Appropriation Act, and 1,483 were issued in conformance with the National Environmental

Policy Act. Other workloads that exceeded planned targets included over 200,000 acres of watershed assessments, 959 grazing use authorizations, and over 200 allotments monitored. The performance goal addressing the percent of acres achieving desired conditions was

increased by 2% over the planned target, for a total of 58%, indicating our land condition continues to improve over time. At the end of Fiscal Year 2005, BLM has fully processed 12,811 grazing permits since 1999. This is 86 percent of the 14,980 grazing permits that have expired since 1999. Grazing Regulations: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is making regulatory changes

aimed at improving the Bureau’s management of public lands grazing in the rural West. More

specifically, the regulation revisions are intended to improve the BLM’s working relationships with public land ranchers, to conserve rangeland resources, and to address legal issues while enhancing administrative efficiency. The BLM undertook this regulatory initiative in recognition

of the economic and social benefits of public lands grazing, as well as the role of ranching in preserving open space and wildlife habitat in the rapidly growing West. Since the beginning of

this process in March of 2003, the BLM has met with a variety of groups and individuals to discuss the future of BLM-managed rangelands. The agency received more than 18,000 public comments on its proposed grazing rule and draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the comment periods for which both closed on March 2, 2004; these comments were analyzed and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications considered in the BLM’s preparation of the final EIS and the final regulation expected to be

finalized in 2006. Range Monitoring success: The Safford Field Office and Arizona Strip Field Office have implemented assistance agreements with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Service to collect monitoring data. The high quality of the monitoring collected will be useful to reduce the permit renewal backlog. Invasive and Noxious Weed Program - In 2005, the BLM continued its ongoing partnerships

with over 50 cooperative weed management areas (CWMA’s) and developed new partnerships

with counties and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to control and manage

noxious and invasive weeds on the public lands. The BLM inventoried over 4.1 million acres of public lands for the presence or absence of noxious and invasive weeds. Workloads exceeded

above planned targets by over 7,200 acres for weeds treated and over 12,000 acres of weed

treatments evaluated. Weed treatment costs are based upon estimates from states and vary depending on land type,

infestation severity and extent, and weed treatment method. Costs are calculated for each

activity in a weed treatment program: surveying, prevention, controlling new infestations, controlling established infestations, and monitoring past efforts. The Bureau-wide average cost

to treat one acre of rangeland infested with weeds in 2005 was $47. Higher costs can be

expected for certain species that are harder to manager. For example, treating an isolated lea spurge spot infestation with herbicides may costs as much as $90 per acre. However, using sheep to reduce lea spurge in pastures that are heavily infested integrated with a herbicide program can drive the cost down to $30 per acre. Sheep are obtained either by setting up a sheep enterprise or by renting sheep on a per month basis. Sheep enterprise costs are obtained from budgets. When sheep are rented, the cost is $1to $2 per ewe per month. Noxious Weeds Success Story: BLM has undertaken a cooperative regional project in the Great Basin between BLM offices in Idaho, Nevada, and Utah and the Forest Service's Rocky

Mountain Research Station, Shrub Sciences Lab in Provo, Utah to increase the availability of native plants, especially native forbs, for BLM restoration and fire rehabilitation efforts. Twentyfive key native forbs, important for sage-grouse diet and identified by BLM resource specialists

in a survey conducted in 1999, resulted in a long-term plan to increase the availability of these

native forbs and additional native grasses and shrubs. Included in this project are private growers with expertise in growing native plants, research on bee pollinators of native forbs, plant disease experts, experiment stations evaluating techniques to reduce weeds in native seed fields, and research personnel that collect and evaluate seed sources from across the Great Basin. To date, over 500 field sites have been visited and seed collected for the project.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Rangeland Condition - Percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate

land conditions and water and

air standards (SP)

56%

46.5MM / 83MM

58%

47.2MM

81.7MM +2%

58%

47.2MM/ 81.7MM

0 59%

55MM/ 93MM +1%

Permit Processing: Average

time (average reduction, number of days) for processing and issuance of grazing permits. (SP)

210 days 207 days -3 207 days 0 207 days 0

Cost: Process a Transfer of Grazing Preference (unit cost) $2,088 $2,052 -$36 $2,114 +$62 $2,177 +$63

Issue Grazing Allotment Permits/Leases (number)

2,333 2,691 +358 2,410 -281 2,600 +190

Evaluate Rangeland Health (number)

1,435 1,287 -148 1,408 +121 1,300 -108

Monitor Grazing Allotments (number)

2,935 3,147 +212 2,683 -464 2,500 -183

Upland Acres: - Percent of acres achieving desired

conditions where specified in management plans and

condition is known, consistent

with applicable substantive and procedural requirements

of State and Federal water

law. (SP)

56%

46.5MM / 83MM

58%

47.2MM / 81.7MM +2%

58%

47.2MM / 81.7MM

0 59%

55MM/ 93MM

+1%

Invasive Species - Percent change from baseline in the number of acres infested with

invasive plant species (SP)

0.9%

318,000/

35,000,000

0.9%

318,000/

35,000,000 0 0.91%

320,000 / 35,000,000 +0.01%

0.94%

330,000 / 35,000,000 +0.03%

COST: Apply Weed

Treatments (Cost Per Acre) $42 $47 +55 $48 +$1 $50 +$2

Inventory for Presence of Invasive and/or Noxious weeds (acres). 3,913,752 4,168,702 +254,950 6,409,245 +2,240,543 6,000,000 -409,245

Apply Weed Treatments

(acres). 198,042 205,256 +7,214 135,787 -69,469 150,000 +14,213

Evaluate Weed Treatments

(acres). 217,053 229,717 +12,664 278,351 +48,634 300,000 +21,649

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Public Domain Forest Management

Subact vity: Forestry Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 8,895 10,404 +146 -86 10,464 +60 FTE 72 75 -1 0 74 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Forestry Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -59

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -27 TOTAL, Program Changes -86 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007, budget request for Public Domain (PD) Forestry Management is $10,464,000 and 74

FTE, a net program decrease of $86,000 and 0 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$59,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$27,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

BLM manages 55 million acres of forests and woodlands, of which 20 percent are forests capable of producing traditional forests products such as lumber. The goals of the Forest Management program are to maintain and restore the health of BLM’s forests and woodlands,

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications and to provide forest products for economic opportunities. Forest management activities contribute to the management of other BLM resources such as fish, plant, and wildlife habitat. BLM forests are managed using scientific principals, from planting and thinning young trees to

selling mature timber. Due to decades of fire exclusion, many of these forests have become

unnaturally dense, and ecosystem health has suffered significantly. This section will focus on

the Public Domain forestry program, which manages 53 million acres of forest and woodlands. See Section VII for a discussion of the 2.4 million acres of Oregon and California Grant (O&C)

forest lands in western Oregon. Improving Efficiency - New tools addressing priorities in Public Domain Forestry Recent laws and administrative initiatives have given the PD Forestry program new

tools to improve efficiency of forest health projects, which are designed to improve the

health of BLM forests, reduce the risk from wildfire and other catastrophic events, and where appropriate, utilize the excess woody biomass for economic opportunities. These new authorities include the Healthy Forests Restoration Act (2003), the Tribal Forest Protection Act (2004), the Energy Policy Act (2005) and stewardship

contracting (2003). Coupled with the strategy to address forest health conditions by

first treating the following priorities, the BLM is increasing the area treated annually and the amount of material offered for sale Funding priorities are:

1 . Salvaging dead and dying timber focusing on areas with hazardous fuels, considering wildlife habitats, watershed health, soil stability, local economic

opportunities, and forest management concerns. 2 Forest health restoration projects that improve forest resiliency to disturbances from wildfires, insects & diseases, and reduce hazardous fuels.

3. Commercial and /or personal use opportunities for vegetative products from

forest, woodland, and fuel treatments.

The forest management program is funded primarily by two accounts:

• The Public Domain Forest Management

account within the Management of Lands and

Resources appropriation provides staff, equipment, and facilities needed to develop and manage forest and woodland projects on Public Domain forest lands discussed in this section.

• The Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund provides funding for much of the actual on-the-ground contracts designed to restore

forest health, including salvaging dead and

dying timber; reforesting areas degraded by

PD Acres Restored

20000

15000 S ioooo 5000

2003 2004 2005 natural or human disturbance; and

enhancing tree growth by removing smaller trees and other forest vegetation.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The PD Forest Management Program supports three of the Department’s Strategic Plan Mission Goals, as follows: Resource Protection : In the last three years, 43,675 acres of forests have been restored, helping to sustain biological communities. The strategic outcome is the restoration of forest and woodlands to a healthier tree density to promote growth and vigor thus resisting fire, drought,

insects, and disease.

PD Forest Products Offered Resource Use: In the last three years, 140 MMBF and 98,000 tons of forest products were

offered for sale or trade to local industries, helping to provide forest products for public

benefit, to promote responsible use and to ensure optimal value. The program is also increasing the amount of woody biomass used

to generate energy.

Serving Communities: In the last three years,

forest product sales and the associated service

contracts, have generated increased jobs in both the logging industry and the local mills. BLM

annually issues in excess of 25,000 personal use permits across the west to individuals for the

collection of firewood, Christmas trees, mushrooms, and a wide variety of other forest products. Support for Energy - The PD Forest Management Program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Act of 2005 and

the President’s National Energy Policy, in the following ways: encouraging the use of all excess biomass in energy production, participating in energy development-related planning processes, and conducting and updating baseline studies and regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that forest management considerations are included in energy lease stipulations and

energy permit conditions of approval.

Specialists funded in the PD Forest Management Program also provide the framework of policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts, make decisions, and

monitor the effects of oil and gas development to ensure environmentally sound energy development on public lands. For example, in Utah, specialists funded within this program

assess forest and woodlands and use the data to ensure that impacts of planned development

on forest resources and management are minimized. The results of this information may then

serve as one of the information bases for site-specific environmental analyses needed prior to approval of APDs. Specific discussions on biomass utilization are contained in the next section (2007 Program Performance Estimate) and the following 2006 Planned Program Performance

section.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM’s 2007 PD Forest Management Program supports the Department’s Strategic Plan

Mission Goals. Funding at the requested 2007 level will allow the Bureau to complete the

following: Resource Protection: Twenty-two thousand acres of forests and woodlands will be restored from

the PD Forest Management Program and the Forest Ecosystem Health Recovery Fund

(FEHRF). This restoration will help to sustain biological communities, complementing projects designed specifically to reduce hazardous fuels. Resource Use: The volume of commercial timber offered for sale will be 50 MMBF with no

increases in funding. This increase is expected due to:

• New BLM forestry positions being added in 2005-2006 which will allow the issuance of additional commercial timber sale contracts.

• More efficient planning and contracting processes such as stewardship contracts.

Sixty thousand tons of biomass will be offered for sale or trade as by-products of restoration treatments.

Serving Communities: In 2007, the sale of forestry products will create additional jobs

located in mostly rural communities. Many projects funded in 2007 will be completed

in later years as sales are harvested and

contracts are implemented. The anticipated total acres of Primary Output (Restore Forest and Woodlands through Sales) would occur in years 2008 through 2010. Forest Management - The BLM will use 2007

funds to restore forests and woodlands, which

will improve the resiliency of forests to disturbances from insects, disease, and wildfire, and restore habitats. Landscape plans and

community wildfire protection plans will identify areas that are priorities for treatment, allowing BLM to select projects that are the most

beneficial for improving forest health and reducing hazardous fuels. Montana. Working with the towns of Lewistown and Dillon, BLM will provide biomass to a

hospital and a community college, both of which will start using biomass as a heating source in 2006. Another project is designed to treat 500 acres to re-establish dry pine savannah habitats by removing excess conifers, yielding 3,000 tons of biomass. This project could continue to

treat 1,000 acres and yield 6,000 tons annually.

The Little Canyon Mt project in Central Oregon was developed in collaboration with

local stakeholders and interests groups. BLM Director Clarke participating in the

discussion.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Biomass Utilization - To advance the goals of the Energy Policy Act (2005) and the National

Fire Plan, the Bureau is offering to industries more biomass from forestry and other projects. Projects are focused in areas that have the greatest potential for woody biomass utilization. Idaho . In cooperation with other agencies and Renewable Energy of Idaho, BLM is preparing to make biomass available to a new 19 megawatt biomass plant in Emmett, Idaho. By-products from restoring BLM juniper woodlands and forest lands in southeast Idaho will supply this new

plant. Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Public Domain Forest Management Program

Activity Based Costing (ABC) data is used to monitor the overall production costs of achieving the Forest Management Program’s primary performance measure, "commercial timber offered" ABC data is used

to determine the unit costs associate with meeting the Bureau’s target, and may result in shifts to more

productive States with lower unit costs In 2003, the performance measure baseline for timber offered for sale for both the Public Domain and O&C programs was established at $ 175/Thousand Board Feet (MBF) The baseline measure was met in 2004 ($176/MBF) and substantially improved in 2005

(S105/MBF) Concurrently, the volume of timber offered for sale in the Public Domain program increased from 33 8 MMBF in 2003 to 59 MMBF in 2005, a 75% increase. The substantial increase in volume

offered and the reduction in unit cost over this period was due to improved staff expertise, improved

markets for timber and other forest products, and legislative and administrative tools for planning and

contracting Projections for the future show a continued reduction of the unit cost as markets improve, new planning and contracting approaches are used, and staff gain additional expertise

2006 Planned Program Performance

Resource Protection : In 2006, 22,000 acres of forests and woodlands will be restored from the PD Forest Management Program and the FEHRF.

Resource Use: In 2006, the volume of commercial timber offered for sale will increase by +8 MMBF to 50 MMBF. This increase is expected due to:

• New BLM forestry positions being added in 2005-2006 which will allow the issuance of additional commercial timber sale contracts.

• More efficient planning and contracting processes such as stewardship contracts.

Sixty thousand tons of biomass will be offered for sale or trade, and when combined with the 50 MMBF, they are valued at $4.0 million. Serving Communities: In 2006, the sale of forestry products will create 420 jobs, located in mostly rural communities.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

In 2006, the BLM will focus on:

• Under the Energy Policy Act, BLM is expanding into new markets to utilize iower-vaiue, smaller diameter forest and woodland materials. The BLM is partnering with the Forest Service in several States to estimate biomass supplies in efforts to develop new markets for small diameter materials. This effort involves partners from Federal, State and local governments, Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and private interests.

• The BLM will continue to implement the recommendations from an internal forestry review, which included increasing forestry expertise, updating baseline information, using commercial activities to reduce fuels especially in the wildland urban interface, and using performance cost data to allocate funds.

• Working within the priorities of salvage, forest health and commercial/personal use, the

forest management program works to expand projects using new authorities of the Healthy

Forests Restoration Act, the Tribal Forest Protection Act, and stewardship contracting.

Forest Treatment restores Forest Health by improving under-story diversity, reducing fuel loads, and providing wood

products.

Central Oregon. The BLM, three National

Forests, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm

Springs are partnering to provide biomass for an expansion of the Tribe’s electrical generation

facility. As an active member in the Central Oregon Partnership for Wildfire Risk Reduction,

the BLM continues to develop forest health and

fuels projects which have a biomass by-product that helps to stabilize supplies to local industries.

Examples of 2006 Projects include: Wyoming . In partnership with the Rocky Mountain

Elk Foundation, the Wyoming Front Aspen Project

will treat 7,500 acres over the next 10 years to improve elk winter range and aspen communities

as well as reduce fuels. As a stewardship project, much of the restoration costs will be offset by the value of the forest products (30 MMBF), which is a by-product of the treatments.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Resource Protection : In 2005, 6,000 acres of forests and woodlands were restored helping to sustain biological communities from the PD Forest Management Program. An additional 12,000

acres from the FEHRF were restored but counted separately. In 2006, the targets for forest

restoration will be combined because most of the permanent labor associated with FEHRF

workloads are paid by Public Domain Forestry accounts.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Use: In 2005, 59 MMBF and 71,000 tons of biomass were offered for sale or trade

using timber sales, stewardship contractors, or biomass options on service contracts.

In 2005, 18 percent more public land was treated than in 2004. The volume of forest products

offered increased 21 percent from 2004, exceeding the target established for 2005. Coupled

with the similar increases in 2003 and 2004, the demand for saw timber and biomass from

forestry and fuels treatments are increasing showing an improved market. Increasing Demand for Forest Products from Public Domain Lands

2003 2004

2004

Percent Change

from 2003

2005

2005 Percent Change from 2004

Public Land (acres)

restored. (JE, JN) 3,020 4,957 39 6,051 18 Volume (MMBF) of Forest Products Offered

for Sale (BT). 33.8 46.5 27 59 21

In 2005, the Forest Management program focused on:

• Developing and implementing national strategies and policies for increasing the use of forest biomass from forest health treatments.

. Awarding fifty-eight stewardship contracts which produced as a by-product of treatments, 16.2 MMBF of saw timber, 4.9 MMBF of other wood products, and over 66,000 tons of biomass valued at $1.2

million.

• Selling an additional 38 MMBF of forest products, including timber, firewood, posts,

poles, ornamental plants, and biomass

generating $4.0 million. Examples of 2005 Projects include:

California. The 2004 French Gulch Fire in northern California burned 13,000 acres. Within three months, BLM salvaged 7.3 MMBF of dead timber from approximately 1,850 acres of public domain forest lands with a value of $1.6 million. Additionally, 2,438 acres were seeded on BLM

and private lands on severely burned steep slopes above the town of French Gulch before the

winter rains arrived, helping to prevent erosion and stabilize these steep slopes.

The Public Domain forests provided 59 MMBF

of wood products in 2005.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Central Oregon. The Little Canyon Mountain project in central Oregon addressed forest health, hazardous fuels, riparian, off highway vehicle damage, and water quality issues on 2,200 acres

of BLM lands immediately adjacent to the communities of Canyon City and John Day. In 2002,

citizens of Grant County requested the BLM take action to address the immediate wildfire danger threatening their homes due to fuels buildup on adjacent public lands. This public

interest resulted in the 2004 stewardship contract which will last over a seven year period. This

contract will generate $1.7 million of service products.

Central Colorado . The Royal Gorge Biomass

Demonstration project in central Colorado

included two stewardship contracts on 300

acres near the Aquiia Power facility. These

projects improved forest health, encouraged

biomass utilization and provided material to two power generating facilities. Several recent

forest health projects have removed insect and

diseased infected trees for both on site and off site utilization.

work partially offset by 5.2 MMBF of forest

Forest Health project in Royal Gorge

(Colorado).

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

PUBLIC DOMAIN FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Commercial Timber Offered - Volume of timber offered for sale (MMBF). 38 59 +21 50 -9 50 0

Administrative cost per thousand board feet of timber

offered for sale. $125 $105 -$20 $125 +$20 $125 0 Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management

Treatments (acres). 1,100 1,546 +446 1,100 -446 1,100 0 Manage Forest and Woodland Commercial Sales

(acres). 2,800 2,634 -166 2,800 +166 2,800 0 Restore Forest and Woodlands through Sales

(acres). 1,980 1948* -32 s oo

in +12,552* 14,500" 0 Restore Forest and Woodlands through development (acres). 3,800 4103* +303 7,800" +3,697* 7,800" 0

* In 2005, the targets for Restore Woodlands through Saies and Restore Woodlands through Development did not include those completed under the Forest Ecosystem Health Restoration Fund (FEHRF). "In 2006, the targets for Restore Woodlands through sales and Restore Woodlands through development are a combination of Public Domain Forest Management and Forest Ecosystem Health Restoration Fund targets. The targets were combined because most of the permanent labor associated with FEHRF workloads is paid by Public Domain Forestry accounts.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Riparian Management

Subactivity: Riparian Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 21,228 22,124 +353 -879 21,598 -526 FTE 195 190 -2 -2 186 -4 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Riparian Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction

-121

-19

• Santa Ana River Conservation -739 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -879 -2 JUSTIFICATION OF 2007 PROGRAM CHANGES

The 2007, budget request for Riparian Management is $21,598,000 program decrease of $879,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. and 186 FTE, a net

Santa Ana River Conservation (-$739,000) - The 2007 budget proposes to eliminate funding

for the Santa Ana River Wash Coordinated Management Committee. The committee used

funding to finalize a land management plan that provides for sand and gravel mining, water

conservation, utilities and habitat conservation while minimizing conflicts between these uses.

Participants in this multiple year process include the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation

District, Cemex, Robersons’ Ready Mix, two municipal water districts, San Bernardino County,

Cities of Redlands and Highland, BLM, California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service. The plan includes alternatives that resolve land use conflicts which

included a land exchange proposal which is currently being analyzed. Because the committee

has finalized the land management plan, it is more appropriate for other participants to fund the implementation aspects of the plan. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$121,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$19,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

The BLM manages over 23 million acres of land classified as riparian or wetland. These areas, while comprising only about nine 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, springs, 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, ranching, and provide a high value recreational experience for millions of Americans. Healthy, functioning riparian areas and

wetlands filter sediment 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 land health and improvement of riparian areas and wetlands.

Riparian-wetland area management is a key issue on public rangelands so the BLM places a

high priority on the sustainable management and improvement of riparian-wetland systems. These areas often reflect the overall health of a watershed and affect the health of other ecosystems. Riparian area restoration continues to be a high priority in the BLM. Authorizing sustainable uses on the public lands, while protecting and improving riparian and wetland areas

by cooperatively developing and implementing sustainable management strategies, is also a

high priority. Assessing overall resource health and monitoring management effectiveness to determine future actions will ensure steady resource condition improvement and achievement of resource objectives. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The Riparian program supports other programs for managing rangelands and forests to achieve

healthy and productive watersheds. In 2007, minor decreases in workloads are planned which

are associated with normal fluctuations do to the normal work cycle. The program will emphasize the following priorities which include integrated projects related to improvement and enhancement of riparian areas and wetlands. These priorities are:

• Implement “Creeks and Communities: A Continuing Strategy for Accelerating Cooperative

Riparian Restoration and Management.” The creeks and community strategy is based on sound scientific principles and practices applied in an adaptive and collaborative framework.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications stewardship planning and management. The partnership has successfully addressed

issues ranging from enhancing communication and cooperation in collaborative planning processes, to averting appeals and lawsuits, to improving resource conditions. An example

that highlights the creeks and communities strategy is the Yainix Ranch.

o The owners of the Yainix Ranch in the Sprague River Valley of southeast Oregon are using their land as a model to break the impasse between Klamath Project irrigators, environmentalists, and the Klamath Tribes. With the help of the National Riparian Service Team (NRST), the USDA National Conservation Service (NRCS),

Sustainable Northwest, the Klamath Tribes and others, the owners are using their ranch as a testing ground for collaborative river restoration that can help guide the recovery of the Klamath Basin and its communities.

. Focus efforts in watersheds that fail to meet rangeland health objectives (high priority watersheds).

• Identify priority watersheds to focus restoration efforts with special emphasis on watersheds

that contain habitat for Sage-grouse.

• Provide input into all levels of planning and support for the Oil and Gas Program as it relates

to protection, reclamation and restoration efforts.

• Continue the monitoring efforts using Proper Functioning Condition assessments.

• Initiate restoration efforts in riparian areas and wetlands in less than proper functioning

condition.

. Continue efforts to establish and utilize partnerships to help leverage available funds. Support for Energy - The Riparian Management Program provides support to the implementation of the Energy Act of 2005 in the following ways: participation in planning processes, and conducting baseline studies and regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that watershed considerations are included in energy lease stipulations and energy

permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded in the Riparian Management Program also provide the framework of policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess

impacts and monitoring the effects or oil and gas development to ensure environmentally

responsible energy project development on public lands. For example, in New Mexico,

specialists funded within this program assess riparian areas and use the data to ensure that impacts of planned development are minimized. The results of this information may then serve as one of the information bases for site-specific environmental analyses needed prior to approving APDs. The information is also used in other analyses such as Range Health

Evaluations.

. The program plans to conduct flora and fauna inventories in riparian and wetlands. Part of the inventory will include an inventory for invasive and noxious weeds, i.e., 1600 acres. This

information important to riparian/wetland decision making includes: 1) weed species, 2) locations of infestations, 3) acreage infested, 4) density of plants, 5) general plant community, 6) environmental conditions; e.g., soil conditions, exposure, level of disturbance, and 7) current land-use activities.

. The program will assist in leading interdisciplinary teams to conduct periodic and systematic assessments on approximately 700,000 acres of riparian areas and the uplands surrounding

or influencing them. This information is designed to help specialists understand the physical

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications areas. It is based on providing a “first cut” evaluation of stability and sustainability as a

surrogate for riparian ‘health’. The evaluation helps to characterize the physical and

ecological attributes that represent thresholds for sustainability. Subsequent ratings over a

period of time on the same stream reach can be used to evaluate trend. The program plans

to provide continued project planning and implementation in riparian areas/wetlands that support sage-obligate species. Use of Cost and Performance Information

In the Riparian Management Program

Cost information is valuable to the Riparian Management Program for cost comparisons at the

Field Office and State levels For example, the BLM can analyze unit cost data by State or Office

to forecast the cost of treating tamarisk on isolated riparian tracts of land. This information provides a basis for developing contract estimates and increases program efficiency when

soliciting bids for the weed control project. Understanding unit cost to can create savings to the BLM and its partners by planning

appropriately. By comparison the information can be shared and used with other Field Offices engaged in similar efforts to control invasive species within riparian habitats to determine if the contracted price has been inflated or not. For example, analysis in New Mexico indicates that

aerially sprayed imazapyr provided 90-99% control of saltcedar at a cost of $85/acre. Tank mix

applications of imazapyr + glyphosate also provided 90-99 % control at a cost of as little as

$60/acre. Prices can also vary due to the remoteness and access of lands managed by the BLM.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, the Program expects to meet planned performance targets. Focus is on watershed assessments in priority watersheds that include integrated projects related to improvement, enhancement and protection of wetlands and riparian areas, assessments for proper functioning

conditions, healthy rangelands, and weed control activities. Examples of such projects include the following:

• BLM Colorado is currently working in partnership with Colorado Division of Wildlife, Western State Coliege, and Ducks Unlimited to create a new wetland.

• BLM Utah is treating tamarisk in the Beaver Box Canyon drainage. Several local groups including Dedicated Hunters of Utah and the Boy Scouts are assisting by

providing volunteers. Local licensed contractors are being used to apply herbicides because of the remote and difficult nature of the work.

• The BLM/FS National Riparian Service Team will provide direct support, technical assistance, and assist local offices by increasing Network member skills in human/social dimension (working with protocol developers, program managers, field personnel and

others). The team plans to publish a new Interagency Riparian Grazing Technical

Reference.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM exceeded most of its goals for primary outputs. Over 1 million acres of public land was inventoried and assessed. This effort of performance was a large accomplishment by

the program. The information is currently being used at the local level for on-the-ground

decisions linking the strong connection and interdependence on watersheds and a community’s dependence on them for their economic health. The National Riparian Service Team marketing and promotion of the “Creeks and Communities” strategy has fostered a cooperative environment for BLM to meet with our partners, share holders, and interested public and agree on mutually attainable goals and objectives for not only riparian areas but entire watersheds. Other significant examples of the accomplishments in the program include:

. The Kremmling Field Office in Colorado that has moved a motorcycle trail from riparian area

to upland, implemented Travel Mgmt Plan, closing roads, limiting type of vehicle, seasonal

limitations. In addition, as a part of the Gold Belt Travel Management Plan the Royal Gorge

Field Office established 3 parking lots and 9 road closures that will benefit riparian-wetland resources.

. BLM Colorado completed a rangeland and riparian improvement pian in the Mill Creek

Allotment that created a 64 acre riparian pasture. Small yet significant within the local area

for protection of wildlife habitat. Similar projects were completed in Wyoming.

. BLM Montana completed 4,090 miles of riparian assessments in the Dakota’s.

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RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual

Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Wetland areas - Percent of acres

achieving desired conditions where condition is known and as

specified in management plans (SP)

98%

12,573,240/ 12,821,457

98%

12,612,724/ 12,822,647 +39,484

ac 98%

12,573,240/ 12,822,657

-39,484 98%

12,577,240/ 12,822,647 +4000

Riparian areas - Percent of stream-miles achieving desired

conditions where condition is known and as specified in management plans (SP)

89%

128,965/ 144,138 90%128,329/ 143,290 -636 90%

128,965/ 143,209 +636 90%129,165/ 143,209 +200

Inventory Lakes/Wetland Areas

(acres). 7,000 6,045 -955 5,367 -678 5,300 -67

Inventory Streams/Riparian Areas 1,300 4,303 +3,003 3,867 -436 3,800 -67 Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 200 542 +342 560 +18 550 -10

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 150 310 +160 289 -21 280 -9 Monitor Lake/Wetland Habitat

(acres). 4,000 8,217 +4,217 12,035 +3818 1,200 -35 Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat

(miles). 1,300 2,383 +1,083 2,623 +240 2,623 0

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Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Cultural Resource Management

Subactivity: Cultural Resources Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 14,925 15,015 +250 +2,871 18,136 +3,121 FTE 130 127 -1 +8 134 +7 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Cultural Resources Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -112

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -17

• Cultural Initiative +3,000 +8 TOTAL, Program Changes +2,871 +8

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Cultural Resource Management is $18,136,000 and 134 FTE, a

net program increase of $2,871,000 and 8 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Cultural Resources Enhancement Initiative (+3,000,000) - BLM is beginning a major cultural resources enhancement initiative in 2007 called “Enduring Legacy.” The initiative is important

for establishing an Enduring Legacy for BLM's world-class heritage resources by ensuring that current visitors responsibly use and enjoy these resources so that future generations can

continue to benefit from them. With an additional $3 million investment in the cultural program, BLM will:

• Implement stabilization and other physical protection measures at sites appropriate for heritage tourism, increasing the number of sites protected by 30 percent.

• Increase the number of volunteer hours contributed to the activities above by 15 percent;

• Identify two major, priority BLM collections held in a non-federal repository, and catalog, package and make them accessible for interpretation, education and research;

• Increase the number of sites monitored by 25 percent;

• Conduct two heritage tourism workshops to develop 10 on-the-ground tourism venues,

leveraging BLM dollars with local tourism providers; and

• Increase partnerships with Indian tribes, accomplishing two projects to identify and assess

places of traditional cultural importance.

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In all these areas, BLM will emphasize using its existing websites (www.blm.gov/heritage and

www.blm.gov/heritage/adventures), as well as state websites, to make information available to the public on tourist venues, travel itineraries, museum collections, partnership and volunteer

opportunities, scientific publications, ongoing protection efforts, recent scientific discoveries, and

more. Much of this information will be available through “virtual tours,” and will be enhanced

through development of a photo archive that the public will be able to peruse,

Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$112,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$17,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the Centers.

Total Performance Chanqe f % Percemt Cultural Properties in good condition 113 Paleontologic localities added to good condition 119 Cultural Paleontology properties restored 705 Cultural/Paleontology properties monitored A B J c D=B+C e

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance

2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact of Program Change

on Performance

2007 Budget Request

Performance

Out-year Impact

of 2007 Program Change oh' Performance

Cultural Properties - Percent of cultural properties in DOI inventory

in good condition (SP PEM 3 001) 80%

40745/50712 80%

44637/55212 1%

490/500 81%

45127/55712 0

Paleontologic Localities - Percent of paleontologic

localities in DOI inventory

in good condition (SP PEM 3.004) 90%

13500/15000 90%

15300/17000 90%

113/125 90%

15413/17125 0 Restore and Protect Cultural/Paleontology

Properties (number). 395 395 +119 514 0

Monitor Cultural Properties and Paleontology

Localities (number) 2819 2819 +705 3524 0 Column B The performance level you expect to achieve absent the program change (i.e , at the 2006 request level plus/m in us funded fixed cost/related changes), this would reflect, for example, the impact of prior year funding changes management

efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts Column E The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and Beyond of ONLY the requested program

budget change, it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent outyear.

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Cultural Resource Management Program - The Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

program improves the image, awareness, and understanding of the BLM through the worldclass resources it offers on the public lands, as well as through museum exhibits where

excavated artifacts and fossils from public lands are often displayed. The CRM program

oversees management of the cultural and paleontological resources found on public lands,

including those located within the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) units managed by the BLM. Cultural and paleontological resources enhance recreational opportunities and heritage tourism through interpreted venues and BLM museums.

Support for Energy - The Cultural Resource Management program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and

the President’s National Energy Policy, in the

following ways: streamlining the Section 106

compliance process using its National Programmatic

Agreement, participating in land use planning processes, and by conducting and updating baseline

studies and regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that cultural resources protection measures

are included in energy lease stipulations and energy

permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded in the CRM Program also provide the framework of

policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts, make decisions, and monitor the effects or energy development to ensure environmentally responsive project development on public lands. For example, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, in 2006, BLM will award a contract to complete a Class

III archeological inventory of the energy leases in the western area of Pierce Canyon. The

results of this block survey of 6,385 acres will allow energy companies to know ahead of time which archeological properties must be avoided or mitigated. The costs for the actual survey will be funded with Oil and Gas Management funds but the costs for developing and administering

the contract and expertise in managing the cultural review portions of the contract will be paid by the Cultural Resource Management program. BLM anticipates that the areas where the

block surveys are conducted will require lower costs for Section 106 clearances for individual projects as a result of lower unit costs for the archeological inventories themselves. Cost

savings would also be realized with fewer instances of re-designing of roads, utilities, or well pads necessary to avoid impacts to cultural sites. By determining which properties in the western area of Pierce Canyon are eligible for nomination to the National Register all at once, and by pre-selecting a small sample for future data recovery, total costs of mitigation will be

significantly lower than if the area had been evaluated on a site by site basis. This “block clearance" will also serve as one of the information bases for other site-specific environmental analyses needed prior to approving ground disturbing activities such as special recreation use

permits or planned BLM vegetation treatment work.

A volunteer Site Steward in Arizona helping

restore a broken prehistoric corrugated ware

pot. Site Stewards also monitor archaeological

sites.

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The Cultural Resource Management program also supports sustainable multipie-use, the

National Fire Plan, and the Healthy Forest Initiative through the same streamlining of the Section 106 compliance process using its National Programmatic Agreement.

Priority Activities in the CRM Program - The CRM program includes:

. Inventorying, evaluating, nominating, protecting, studying, stabilizing, and managing

archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources, including those located within NLCS units;

• Automating and digitizing, in collaboration with other agencies, cultural and fossil resource

data, to expedite the Administration’s priority work including the Energy Initiative;

• Offering more information to the public on cultural and paleontological resources by: o increasing the number of developed BLM cultural and fossil resources that contribute

to community economic development, in particular heritage tourism; o enhancing BLM’s existing websites (www.blm.gov/heritage and

www.blm.gov/heritage/adventures); o developing Heritage Education and public outreach and interpretive products; and

o commemorating key events and anniversaries related to landmark cultural statutes.

• Issuing and overseeing cultural and paleontological resource use permits;

. Consulting with Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives, including determining the ultimate

disposition of museum collections subject to the provisions of the Native American Graves

Protection and Repatriation Act;

• Managing volunteers and enhancing partnerships who contribute their time and effort to benefit cultural and paleontological resources; and,

• Working with non-Federal museums that house many of the archaeological and fossil collections derived from public lands to catalog and make the collections more accessible.

Critical Factors - Critical factors impacting program performance include: (1) the availability of partners, particularly in small communities, able to work with BLM States and Field Offices to accomplish Challenge Cost Share projects; (2) the availability of local volunteers willing to donate their time to work on heritage projects; and (3) the Section 106 compliance caseload that may require cultural personnel to devote more time to that work at the expense of the proactive Section 110 work. Unexpected litigation or cultural resource use permit disputes could also

potentially impact program performance. As background information, Sections 106 and 110 are

the major provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act. Section 106 requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions and use

authorizations on cultural properties included in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Section 106 process includes a series of sequential steps: Inventory and

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Section 110 builds on Section 106 by adding a general requirement for Federal agencies to proactively preserve and document the cultural resources they manage.

Other Funding Resources - BLM has a number of partners and volunteers that assist States and Field Offices in accomplishing priority heritage work, including work related to performance measures. Together, CCS

partners and volunteers aid BLM’s appropriation with in- kind contributions of upwards of $4 million annually. This

invaluable contribution is largely responsible for the program attaining or exceeding its annual targets. At the

outset of any fiscal year, it is difficult to accurately predict how much work will be attained or the stability of unit costs for that same year. Although partners often match BLM dollars with staff and professional expertise, specialized equipment, GIS capabilities, volunteers, student labor, and coordination among partners, BLM’s

ability to expand such arrangements is dependent on base funding. Long-Term and Strategic Plans - The BLM Cultural Resource Management Program’s long- term goals

focus on inventorying, stabilizing and protecting, and

monitoring cultural and paleontological resources so they can be enjoyed by current and future generations. These activities align with and support the emphasis areas for BLM’s 2007-2009

Strategic Plan. BLM currently manages 261 million acres, 17 million of which have been

surveyed to date for cultural resources. It would take a projected 488 years to survey all of the remaining acres. Assuming, however, that redundant data begins to occur with a ten percent sample (to date, only 6.6% of public lands have been inventoried), then it would take at least another 20 years of inventorying to reach the ten percent threshold. This program supports the Resource Protection mission goal in the Department’s Strategic Plan by protecting cultural and fossil resources. Cultural and paleontological resources are a partial indicator of the health of the land; resources in “good” condition generally indicate public lands

that are in better health.

Cultural Resources Quick Facts

• Cultural Resource inventories are essential because users of public lands are required to mitigate impacts to significant

cultural and paleontological resources.

• 6.6% of BLM public lands have been inventoried for cultural resources.

• 500,000 acres of public lands are inventoried annually for cultural resources.

• 90% of this inventory is paid

for by land-use applicants.

2007 Program performance estimates

The Cultural Resource Management Program will continue to inventory, evaluate, protect, study, stabilize, interpret, and manage archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources.

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. Build and sustain the efforts established in 2006 that resulted from an increased focus on heritage resources as a result of the Antiquities Centennial;

• Expand the scope of existing volunteer Site Steward programs, or develop programs where they are not already in place;

• Continue to expand heritage tourism opportunities;

• Continue to account for and protect museum collections in non-Federal repositories;

• Maintain investment in data sharing programs with State Historic Preservation Offices so

that streamlining of Section 106 compliance can be sustained and enhanced.

All of this work will continue with the assistance of volunteers and partners, which will allow the program to expand its accomplishments. Implementing the 2007 Enduring Legacy Initiative - This initiative expands the

Administration’s Executive Order 13287 initiative on Preserve America to the West, and embraces archaeological as well as historic resources (i.e., BLM has many more archaeological resources than it does historic resources). The BLM is responsible for the Federal government’s largest, most diverse and scientifically important body of heritage resources. These

resources have traditional, research, social, economic and recreational values. They represent

the tangible remains of 13,000 or more years of human adaptation to the land, spanning the entire spectrum of human experiences since people first set foot on the North American continent. The BLM’s heritage resources include prehistoric

artifacts, ancient mammoth kill sites, giant figures etched in desert pavement, pictographs and

petroglyphs, prehistoric complexes of Ancestral Puebloan villages and cliff dwellings, remains of Spanish- and Russian-period exploration, historic

trails that led explorers westward, lighthouses, evidence of mining and ranching, and even

remnants of 20th century military activities. Many great events that shaped our nation were

played out on the landscapes BLM now manages. These landscapes are America’s outdoor museum,

where artifacts and sites are preserved in place, and where visitors earn their experience

through self-discovery. The outdoor museum provides a unique opportunity for the public to explore their heritage in remote and natural settings. The Enduring Legacy initiative will emphasize the rich, proud heritage reflected in BLM’s

outdoor museum. With increased funding, BLM will offer a wide array of opportunities for

As part of the Enduring Legacy initiative, the Comb Ridge project, in southeastern Utah,

will bring together partners, local communities, research organizations, avocational groups, Native Americans and

the tourism community to increase public understanding of the resources.

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tourists and tourism providers, students, teachers, community partners and Indian tribes to be

involved in caring for heritage sites. The BLM, in collaboration with its local, state, regional and

tribal partners, will:

• Use heritage resources on the public lands to support sustainable economic development, in particular heritage tourism, at the local, state and

national level;

• Promote the conservation of heritage resources in BLM’s outdoor museum;

. Involve citizens in the preservation and

stewardship of public land heritage resources;

• Involve Indian tribes and Alaska Natives as

partners in the protection of their ancestral legacy;

• Expand the knowledge of heritage resources and museum collections in BLM’s care;

• Ensure access to BLM’s heritage resources and museum collections for interpretation, education and research, both on-the-ground and through the

internet as “virtual” exhibits;

• Encourage people to experience, enjoy and

appreciate cultural resources through education and Much of the heritage work proposed under the Enduring Legacy Initiative cannot be captured under any of the existing cultural performance measures included in the DOI Strategic Plan. This is because the Plan does not comprehensively capture the range of cultural work

undertaken with program funding. Other 2007 Emphasis Areas:

• Stabilization - Stabilization, and other physical protection measures, will focus on cultural and fossil resources that are or can be developed as heritage tourism venues, and

contribute to local economic development as envisioned by E.O. 13287 on Preserve

America.

o Increased funding devoted to stabilization will increase the percentage of interpreted heritage sites that are in good condition by 1 percent,

o Examples of projects that will be funded with the requested increase are as follows:

• In the turn-of-the-century mining town of Garnet, Montana, some of the 25

buildings require stabilization to allow the roughly 15,000 visitors who come

annually to more fully enjoy this unique piece of history.

In the historic gold-mining town of Rhyolite, Nevada, which receives 70- 90,000 visitors annually, stabilization is required at some of the most heavily

visited structures, including the Cook Bank Building, the Bottle House, and

the Porter Store. Heavily visited intaglios along the lower Colorado River, in Arizona, the

installation and maintenance of post-and-cable barriers is required to prevent

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The historic Orson-Adams house will continue

to be stabilized and restored with Enduring Legacy funds. This house is the only intact residence remaining of the mid-19th century Mormon pioneer settlement in Harrisburg,

Utah. It will be used as a contact station by

heritage tourists. heritage tourism programs.

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illegal vehicle incursions and to protect the National Register-eligible properties so they can continue to be enjoyed by future visitors.

• Volunteers - States and Field Offices depend

heavily on volunteers to assist them with

stabilization, site patrol and monitoring, detailed recordation and photography, excavation, documentary research, interpretation, exhibit development, data automation, website development, museum cataloguing, site mapping, and more.

o With additional funding, BLM expects to increase the number of volunteer hours

for the activities above by 15 percent, through such initiatives as the Site Steward program.

o The number of volunteer hours

contributing to BLM is collected by the BLM’s Environmental Education & Volunteers program but is not reflected in the performance table at the end of this section. In 2004, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 133,000 hours were

contributed to heritage resource projects. With increased 2007 funding, the number

of cultural volunteer hours will be increased.

• Museum Collections Management - Additional funds will be used to address collections management needs, using the latest Information Technology, in BLM museums as well as

non-Federal repositories.

o Examples of projects are as follows BLM’s Anasazi Heritage Center (AHC) in Colorado will scan fragile, one-ofa-kind paper records and enter digital imagery into the AHC’s comprehensive ARGUS collections data base. Also at BLM’s AHC in Colorado, artifacts will be digitally photographed and

attached to the ARGUS record. Once the electronic format is established, information will be added to the AHC website to facilitate access for research,

education, and interpretive purposes. Electronic access will minimize and/or

completely eliminate deterioration of fragile records and artifacts from

repeated handling and use. Montana’s Billings Curation Center will fund a seasonal employee to process

a backlog of project collections.

• Utah BLM will support the transition of an important research collection from

laboratory spaces in two universities (Washington State University and Simon

Fraser University) to a permanent curatorial facility at Washington State

University (WSU). Ail the materials are from public lands in southeast Utah,

specifically, Grand Gulch-Cedar Mesa. The collections have unparalleled research value, in part because they were made before decades of illicit surface collection and vandalism. The immediate need is to integrate the

materials from Simon Fraser into the WSU collections; rehabilitate old

Students from the Arizona Western College Geoscience Department surveyed and

catalogued the petroglyphs at Sears Point, Arizona.

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records, including archival maps, field notes, and photographs and slides; catalog and accession all materials into the WSU curation system; and

repackage and store all materials for curation in perpetuity.

• Monitoring - Additional funds will be used to develop and implement monitoring efforts and programs across many BLM areas.

o This will result in an additional 625 cultural and paleontological resources being monitored. While monitoring will not immediately result in the number of cultural and

paleontological resources being in good condition in 2007, continued monitoring beyond 2007 will result in fewer disturbances to these sites over time,

o An example of a monitoring project in 2007 is as follows. Idaho will develop a systematic statewide cultural resource monitoring program. Using professional expertise and existing data, site types believed

to be vulnerable to vandalism, looting, and other depreciative activities will be

identified. Along with other factors, such as access, remoteness, and

visibility, a site vulnerability ranking will be developed. Next, using Idaho’s MS-Access site database and GIS, sites deemed to be at risk will be

identified and prioritized for monitoring.

• Heritage Tourism - Two heritage tourism workshops will be piloted in 2007 to address the

intent of E.O. 13287 on Preserve America, one in New Mexico/ Colorado and the other in Oregon. These workshops, to be conducted in collaboration with the State Historic Preservation Offices and the State Departments of Tourism from these states, will be

targeted at BLM and U.S. Forest Service personnel and will introduce cultural specialists to tourism entities and result in development and expansion of heritage tourism projects in these States. These workshops will eventually be offered in all BLM States. The result of the first round of workshops will be development of at least ten additional heritage tourism venues on public lands focused on cultural and paleontological resources.

. Tribal Partnerships - With additional funding, California’s Hollister Field Office will work

with an organization representing the views of traditional Native American basketweavers,

the California Indian Basketweaver Association (CIBA), to promote native plant material growing areas on public lands for California Indian use. By encouraging new growth areas and properly managing those areas already in use, the California Indian tradition of producing fine baskets can continue. California is also working with the Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival (ADVOCATES), an organization devoted to implementing and supporting the revitalization of indigenous California languages. Of the

nearly 100 indigenous languages once spoken in California, one-half now have no fluent speakers, 17 have between one and five, and the remaining 36 languages have only elderly speakers. California BLM is supporting this effort working with the California Council for Humanities which has formed a partnership with ADVOCATES to create and oversee the

native languages revitalization programs.

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Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Cultural Resource Management

Program

Most monitoring of cultural properties on public lands is done by Site Steward and Adopt-a-Site

volunteers Such volunteer programs are extant in eight BLM States, either regionally or

statewide. Between 2004 and 2005, cost management data indicates the unit costs for conducting

cultural resource monitoring work declined slightly. Since BLM has been using more

volunteers for such work, it would indicate BLM’s use of “free” volunteers for cultural monitoring is responsible for the decline. As the number of Site Stewards increase across BLM, which States and Field Offices are working hard to accomplish, unit costs for monitoring should stay reasonably level or even decline. A portion of the $3 million increase in 2007 will go towards expanding the number of volunteers and increasing the number of sites that volunteers monitor. This should result in monitoring

costs remaining stable and possibly declining. 2006 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE ESTIMATES

In 2006, the program plans to meet all targets and continue to focus on inventory, evaluation,

protection, study, stabilization, interpretation, and management of archaeological, historical, and

paleontological resources. Examples of projects and initiatives that will be emphasized in 2006

include:

• Continuing to use BLM’s “Adventures in the Past” website to highlight work being carried out as part of the upcoming Antiquities Centennial. Enhancements will include:

o featuring archaeological and fossil sites where work is being conducted with $1

million appropriated in 2006 in the Recreation Management Program, specifically for the Antiquities Centennial;

o highlighting events commemorating the Antiquities Centennial;

• One planned Centennial event is a collaborative venture with the Smithsonian

Institution to feature outstanding photos of some of BLM’s world class archaeological and fossil resources.

o Developing an on-line photo archive of BLM archaeological and fossil sites; and,

o Creating educational materials on National Monuments established under the

authority of the Antiquities Act.

• Continuing to work with non-Federal repositories that house museum collections emanating

from the public land to account for and better protect these collections. As a result, the

public will realize greater access to the collections and enjoy higher quality museum

exhibits; also, researchers will be able to access and study the collections more easily.

• Continuing to work on Manual 8160, Preserving Museum Collections from Cultural Resources, that provides guidance for BLM’s Museum Collections and Curation Program,

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establishes a uniform BLM process for dealing with museum collections that meet statutory requirements.

• Expanding heritage tourism opportunities. BLM States and Field Offices are beginning to develop working relationships with their State Departments of Tourism, as well as other tourism entities, with the goal of offering appropriate heritage tourism venues for the public

to responsibly enjoy. This fulfills a stated aim of E.O. 13287 on Preserve America.

• Utah - Utah BLM will begin a research project to expand its knowledge of archaeological resources in southeastern Utah.

o “Discover Comb Ridge” will be an intensive five-year program to document one of the most culturally rich areas in the Four Corners,

o Comb Ridge and adjacent drainages are renowned for numerous prehistoric sites, including standing architecture and Chacoan road segments,

o The project will include conducting a comprehensive survey of the area to increase

public understanding of the resources.

o The project will bring together partners, including local communities, research

organizations, avocational groups, Native Americans, and the tourism community

o Anticipated benefits include enhanced management, better project planning, and

local economic benefits. All efforts will carry a strong stewardship message.

. In 2006, all States expect to meet their planned targets and to achieve units roughly comparable to what they attained in 2004 and 2005. The program’s ability to sustain and

generally meet targets from year to year, even in an environment of constrained budgets, is attributable to the large number of volunteers and cooperators that BLM States and Field Offices are able to attract. The public has a great fascination with the cultural and fossil resources found in BLM’s outdoor museum, and is willing to contribute time and effort to studying and protecting this legacy. 2005 Program Performance accomplishments

In 2005, the Cultural Resource Management Program attained or exceeded all planned units of accomplishment, largely as a result of volunteer and Challenge Cost Share arrangements, which resulted in much “free” labor being contributed to the program. In 2005, the Cultural Resource Management program:

. Reviewed 16,637 proposed Section 106 undertakings, conducting field inventories on

13,485 of them.

. Recorded 7,474 new cultural properties on 607,192 acres of public lands inventoried, bringing the total BLM cultural properties recorded to date to 278,948 properties and the

total acres inventoried to date to 17.2 million acres. Most of these inventories and new sites were discovered as a result of reactive Section 106 compliance.

. Conducted 3,424 face-to-face consultations with Federally recognized Tribes and 173

consultations with non-Federally recognized Tribes. Tribal consultations enabled BLM to

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areas of importance to Indians, and to improve long-term dialog with Tribes.

• Launched a new website (www.blm.gov/heritaqe/adventures) to mark the 100th anniversary

of the Antiquities Act of 1906, and the 40th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1 966. In 2006, the visitors to the website tripled from 2005. The website

o ensures that visitors to the public lands know how to appreciate heritage resources

without adversely impacting them;

o uses heritage resources as tools to teach science, history, respect for cultural diversity and citizenship skills; o highlights accomplishments and heritage resource benefits of the Antiquities Act and

the National Historic Preservation Act; and

o expands support for heritage resources and encourages stewardship.

• Completed a progress report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Advisory Council on

Historic Preservation required under Section 3(c) of E.O. 13287 on Preserve America. The

progress report detailed BLM’s progress in identiing, protecting, and using our historic properties. This report was a sequel to a report prepared a year earlier under Section 3(b)

of the E.O. Both Preserve America reports will be used by the Advisory Council to prepare a

report to the President by February 15, 2006 on the state of the Federal Government’s

historic properties and their contribution to local economic development.

• Issued BLM’s comprehensive 8100 manual series and supplementary Handbook on Tribal Consultation, which details how BLM carries out its historic preservation responsibilities within the framework of the National Programmatic Agreement and the individual State

Protocols developed under the PA.

• Developed heritage education materials featuring various historical figures, westward

expansion, and migration routes into the New World Ice Age peoples may have followed

that support teaching of existing school curriculums and higher-order thinking skills.

In 2005, BLM Cultural Resource Management projects included the following:

• Small-scale Antiquities Centennial-related projects were funded across the Bureau,

including restoration work at Fort Egbert National Historic Landmark; recordation with Arizona Western College of “at-risk” sites in Arizona’s Yuma Field Office; oral history of

California’s Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument in partnership with the Cahuilla Indians; inventory of Montana’s Lima Reservoir in collaboration with the Montana SHPO and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; hosting of a Federal

Fossil Conference in New Mexico; and mapping the route of the Old Spanish Trail using old journals, diaries, and maps.

• Arizona produced a detailed documentation of Pueblo la Plata, one of the largest sites in the Agua Fria National Monument and one proposed for future interpretive development as

a heritage tourism destination. The studies have yielded interesting information about the

site’s relationship to the natural environment, its architectural history, trade relations with

distant regions, and farming practices used to cultivate agave and other crops. These

studies have provided opportunities for university students to participate in research projects and have fostered other partnerships for BLM.

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• Colorado—The Anasazi Heritage Center is using volunteers, interns, a donation-funded

contractor, and in-house staff to inventory, catalog, and conserve the Wetherill Family

Archives. The Wetherills, living in Mancos, Colorado in the late 1800s, were the first Anglos

to observe the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde and were instrumental in the preservation of many areas now protected as national parks and monuments in the southwestern United

States. In the past five years, Wetherill family descendants have donated thousands of

historically significant letters, photos, books and records documenting early exploration of these now internationally recognized places. Historians and archaeologists are anticipating access to the archives and a special exhibit featuring the archives is tentatively planned for 2007. New Mexico sponsored a hugely successful public event commemorating the 150tn anniversary of Fort Craig, a territorial fort that played a critical role in both the Indian Wars

and the western campaign of the Civil War. Over 3,500 people attended a variety of events designed to foster heritage tourism in support of E.O. 13287 on Preserve America.

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CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change from 2005 Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Cultural Properties - Percent

of cultural properties in DOI

inventory in good condition (SP: PEM. 3.001)

81%

39,771/ 49,100 82%

38,656/ 47,302 +1%

80%

40,745/ 50,712 -2% 81%

45,127/ 55,712 +1%

Cultural Collections - Percent

of collections in DOI inventory

in good condition (SP: PEM.3.002) 100%

3/3 100%3/3 0% 100%

3/3 0% 100%

3/3 0%

Paleontologic Localities - Percent of paleontologic

localities in DOI inventory in good condition (SP: PEM.3.004)

90%

178/ 1985 90%

11,695/

12,994 0%

90%

13,500/

15,000 0%

90%

15,300/

17,000 0%

Customer/Stakeholder

Satisfaction - Partner

satisfaction scores with DOI

on cultural and heritage resource partnerships (SP: PIM.3.04.001)

81%

Not

Reported in 2005 NA 82% NA

Not

Reported in 2007 NA

COST: MY (Monitor NonSection 106 Cultural Sites) Cost Per Site $568 $523 -$45 $539 +$16 $555 +$16

Inventory Cultural and

Paleontological Resources

(acres). 35,000 62,511 +27511 44,715 -17,796 44,715 0

Restore and Protect

Cultural/Paleontology

Properties (number). 300 627 +327 395 -232 514 +119

Monitor Cultural Properties and Paleontology Localities (number). 2,500 3,483 +983 2,819 -664 3,524 +705

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Activity: Land Resources

Subactivity: Wild Horse and Burro Management

Subactivity: Wild Horse and Burro Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 39,045 36,362 +300 -311 36,351 -11 FTE 170 166 -2 0 164 -2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Wild Horse and Burro Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -277

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -34 TOTAL, Program Changes -311 0 Justification of Program Changes

The 2007, budget request for Wild Horse and Burro Management is $36,351,000 and 164 FTE,

a net program decrease of $31 1 ,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$277,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$34,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

The BLM is responsible for implementing the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, and

currently manages approximately 32,000 wild horses and burros on the public lands, and

another 25,000 animals in holding facilities. The goal of the Wild Horse and Burro Management

program is to achieve and maintain healthy, viable wild horse and burro populations while maintaining healthy rangeland and watershed conditions on the public lands. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 78
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

The BLM manages wild horse and burro populations, by monitoring the animals, establishing appropriate management levels (AML), and removing animals when the appropriate management levels are exceeded. This program supports the Administration’s priorities to provide for sustainable, multiple-use of the public lands by achieving appropriate management

levels of wild horses and burros. This will help to achieve healthy rangelands, and improve

habitat conditions for all public land resource users. Failing to act aggressively to achieve

appropriate management levels will allow further harm to rangeland and watershed health by over grazing forage resources. When appropriate management levels are reached

approximately 26,000 animals would be on the open range at any one time. Wild horse and

burro populations increase by 20 percent per year, so to maintain healthy rangelands BLM must

continually remove excess animals.

In 2007, the Wild Horse and Burro Management program expects to remove approximately 6,800 animals, provide over 9,000,000 days of care and feeding of animals, adopt 8,500

animals, conduct 5,000 compliance inspections, conduct census on 60 herd management

areas, monitor 120 herd management areas, and achieve appropriate management levels on 100% of 201 herd management areas. BLM will also continue to apply population level fertility control and will continue research on census techniques and herd health according to the Bureau’s Strategic Research Plan. Background: In 2000, BLM prepared a budget strategy to achieve appropriate management

levels of wild horses and burros on public lands. Current budgets allowed the removal of only 6000 animals per year. With this rate of removal the population would grow to approximately 126,000 animals by 2009. (see chart). However, between 2001 to 2003 more animals were removed and less were adopted than estimated in the 2000 Strategy. Higher removals

occurred because of wildfire and drought and resulted in higher feed costs for captive animals.

In 2004 BLM reviewed and updated its 2000

strategy in a document entitled “A Report to Congress: Reaching Appropriate Management

levels in Wild Horse and Burro Management: BLM’s

Proposed Long-Term Solution (March 2004)” This

report evaluated program status and determined

that some of the 2000 Strategy assumptions were

not realized and proposed permanent

reprogramming to allow the BLM to accomplish the goal of achieving appropriate management levels

for wild horses and burros on all public lands. In 2005 Congress approved a permanent

reprogramming of approximately $10.5 million. With these additional funds, BLM has removed more animals and expects to achieve appropriate management levels on all the herd management

areas in 2007. The population is now closer to appropriate management levels than it has ever been with the current population estimate at approximately 32,000 animals on 201 herd

Current Management — —AML — —POP —*—REMOVAL

Fiscal Year

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications management areas. The chart shown below illustrates removals and progress toward achieving

appropriate management levels. Reported and Predicted Population Projected to 2007 Based on Trend of Last 5 Years

roE

c<

*6I

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3

Actual Fbpuiation AM.

Rermvals

Predicted Fbpuiation

0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 —• Actual Fbpuiation 47,376 45,469 38,815 37,186 37,135 31,760 —*- - AM. 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 28000 —•—Removals 8,631 13,277 12,029 10,081 9,899 11,023 9,009 6811 Year

This progress toward reaching appropriate management levels, along with newly enacted sale

authority and certain program efficiencies that were achieved, allowed BLM to request a lower

funding level for 2006. However, considering depressed adoption demand, limited demand for sale eligible horses, increased uncontrollable costs (such as fuel and transportation) and large numbers in holding, it is necessary to continue the current level of funding in 2007. Long term

holding costs in 2005 were approximately $6.6 million but are projected to be over $8 million in 2006 with overall holding and preparation costs exceeding $20 million for 2005, 2006, and 2007. Animals in holding as of November 2005 were 8,179 in short term holding awaiting adoption or shipment to long term holding, and 16,321 in long term holding for a total of over 24,500

animals. As appropriate management levels are achieved in 2007 removal numbers and associated

costs will decline. However, decreased gather costs will be offset by greater emphasis and

expenditures in the adoption program, herd management including census, and capture of animals for treatment with fertility control agents and release back to the range. Upfront costs have to be expended for animal capture for contraceptive treatment before long term out year

suppression of population growth benefits can be realized. Census will be conducted in accordance with recommendations expected from ongoing research which will slightly increase

cost, but improve reliability. Feed costs will remain high until a time in the out years beyond 2007 when long term holding numbers will decline due to death from old age. Efforts to sell older horses will continue but it appears that there is very little demand for older animals. This program supports the Department’s resource protection goals including Improving the Health of Watersheds and Landscapes, Sustaining Biological Communities and the Protection Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 80
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of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources. The Wild Horse and Burro Program performance measure to gauge progress towards meeting the mission goals is: Herd Management Areas

Achieving Appropriate Management Levels. This measure along with associated workload measures are shown in the table below. The use of Costs and Performance Integration within The Wild Horse and Burro Program

BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program has realized efficiencies and put in place strategies and

programs in the last several years that have allowed the program to offset inflation and cost increases such as fuel and remain on track toward accomplishing its program mission goal of achieving appropriate management levels of wild horses and burros on all public lands. Some of these are

1 National purchase contracts for vaccines results in economy of scale i.e. larger orders, lower cost 2 Moving animals that have been removed from the public lands from corrals to pastures as

quickly as possible. 3 Making greater use of contractors for gathering animals

4 Agreement with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service to accomplish more adopter compliance inspections at reduced cost

5 Agreement with the Forest Service provides for full reimbursement of all expenses BLM

incurs for Forest Service animals as opposed to just the removal of animals from FS

lands.

6. Expansion of fertility control application to reduce herd growth rates

7. Selective removal of wild horses to put priority on removal of adoptabie animals while still maintaining healthy herds. 8 Priority on and distribution of funding to states that have the lowest unit cost for adoption 9 Established a three to four year gather cycle policy to minimize gather costs and reduce

stress on animals Continued implementation of fertility control will extend the gather

cycle in herd management areas and reduce the number of animals removed where it can be applied

10. Central control and management of shipping and holding locations has increased

efficiency.

1 1 Sale of over 1 ,500 wild horses and burros with the intent of finding good long term homes

for them under the recent sale authority.

In addition to the measures listed above, BLM is pursuing a number of initiatives to increase

adoptions, thus reducing holding costs. Some of these are

1 A nationwide marketing plan was put in place in 2005

2 BLM plans to increase adoption contracting in Nevada, Eastern States, Montana and the Dakotas during 2006 which should increase adoption numbers and reduce costs. 3 A pilot project to allow people from around the country to select and adopt animals

through the internet from BLM's primary preparation center in Palomino Valley, Nevada

where shipments of already adopted horses could be made to many parts of the country

will be implemented in 2006.

4 Increased use of volunteers to board, possibly train and adopt ammais through an

expansion of the California Volunteer Pilot Project to Eastern States

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The focus of the wild horse and burro program in 2007 will be to achieve appropriate management levels on 201 herd management areas to maintain healthy herds of wild horses and burros on healthy rangelands.

• Achieving appropriate management levels on 100% of the 201 herd management areas by removing over 6,800 excess animals from the rangelands.

• Fertility Control application to reduce out year herd growth rates will continue.

• Current levels of compliance will be maintained.

• Adoption and or sale of animals removed from the rangelands. The adoption target for 2007

is 8,500 animals. BLM believes that with the initiatives that will be implemented in 2006

adoption and sale numbers can be increased, however there is a lot of uncertainty.

Historically, increasing adoptions has been very difficult.

• Providing humane care and feeding of approximately 25,000 animals that have been removed from the range. Because of the large number in holding, a continuing need for removals in 2006 and the uncertainty in the number of animals that can be adopted or sold, BLM must assume that in 2007 the cost of holding will remain high.

• Increased emphasis will be placed on the management of animals on the range. Census will be conducted on 1/4 to 1/3 of the herd management areas, herd management areas will be

monitored for habitat conditions, and appropriate management levels will be evaluated for herd management areas where removals are proposed. Census research for horse

population estimation techniques will be completed in 2007, and new census guidelines will be implemented for field use in 2008. Performance Overview

(cost information in thousands)

Measure

2005

Plan 2005

Actual

Change

from

2005

Plan 2006 Enacted

2006 Change

from

2005

2007 Request

2007 Change

from

2006 Remove Excess

Wild Horses and

Burros. 10,335 11,023 +688 9,009 -2,014 6,811 -2,198 Remove Excess

Wild Horses and

Burros. $5,129 $4,632 -$497 $3,100 -$1,532 Adopt Wild Horses and

Burros. 6,945 5,701 -1,244 5,790 +89 8,500 +2,710 Adopt Wild Horses and

Burros. (Cost) $6,028 $4,780 -$1,248 $7,127 +$2,347

Prepare and

Hold Wild Horses and

Burros (animal

feed days) 8,749,671 8,280,808 -468,863 9,248,921 +968,113 9,066,421 -182,500 Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 82
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Measure

2005

Plan 2005Actual

Change

from

2005

Plan 2006 Enacted

2006 Change

from

2005

2007 Request

2007 Change

from

2006

Prepare and

Hold Wild Horses and

Burros $20,160 $17,534 -$2,626 $17,500 -$34 2006 Program Performance Estimates

The 2006 planned level of removals is in balance with the current capability of the adoption program. The difference in program performance between 2006 and 2007 is the number of animals removed from the range, 9,000 in 2006 to 6,800 in 2007; and increased funding

primarily devoted to adoptions. Increased funding for the adoption program should result in higher numbers of animals adopted and a lowering of the number of animals in holding facilities. However, the historical cyclic variation in numbers adopted and uncertain public adoption demand means a significant reduction in the number of animals in facilities may not occur. Program performance in 2006 includes:

• Achieving appropriate management levels on 66% of the 201 herd management areas by removing over 9,000 excess animals from the rangelands.

• Fertility control application to reduce wild horse herd growth rates will be expanded. BLM is working on an MOU with the Humane Society of the United States that grants the FDA

exemption and allows BLM to use the fertility control drug. Through the MOU BLM and HSUS will cooperate to 1) Facilitate the further development and wider use of contraception

in wild horse populations, 2) Resolve some of the uncertainties being faced in producing the vaccine and ensure a continuing supply of a safe and effective vaccine, 3) Assist in public outreach on the issues, and 4) Maintain healthy and viable herds in the existing BLM wild horse Herd Management Areas.

• Adoption and or sale of animals removed from the rangelands will continue. The adoption

target for 2006 is 5,790 animals, however a number of initiatives are being implemented with the goal of significantly increasing this number. Initiatives include: increased adoption

contracting in Nevada, Eastern States, Montana and the Dakotas; a pilot project to allow people from around the country to select and adopt animals through the internet from BLM’s

primary preparation center in Palomino Valley, Nevada where shipments of already adopted

horses could be made to many parts of the country; and increased use of volunteers to help adopt animals through an expansion of the California Volunteer Pilot project to Eastern

States. Compliance checks for adopted animals will continue according to regulations,

policy and in response to complaints from the public. Sale initiatives are also being explored with people and organizations such as ranchers and equine rescue organizations

that have the land and ability to care for older un-adoptable horses.

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• Providing humane care and feeding of approximately 25,000 animals that have been removed from the range. This obligation requires more than half the BLM’s wild horse and

burro budget. The adoption and sale efforts are intended to reduce the number of animals

in BLM holding facilities as much as possible.

• Census will be conducted on at least 60 herd management areas. Monitoring for habitat conditions on herd management areas will continue, and appropriate management levels

will be evaluated for herd management areas where removals are proposed. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Good progress was made toward achievement of appropriate management levels in 2005 with over 11,000 animals being removed from the rangeland. The February 2005 population was

estimated to be approximately 32,000 animals, and 116 of 201 herd management areas achieved appropriate management levels. Along with this progress comes the obligation to feed and care for animals that have been removed from the range. At the end of 2005 over 24,000

animals were in BLM holding facilities. Other accomplishments included: adoption of 5,701 animals and sale of 1,446 animals (under

recently enacted sale authority Public Law 108-447 SEC. 142) for a total of 7,147 animals

placed in private care; 424 mares on 12 herd management areas were treated with fertility control agent; 77 herd management areas were censused and 125 herd management areas were monitored for habitat conditions. Agreements were signed with the Forest Service and the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The Forest Service agreement allows reimbursement to BLM for work done

on a national basis including removal, preparation, holding, and adoption of Forest Service

animals. The APHIS agreement which was renewed provides the Wild Horse and Burro Program with a staff veterinarian, access to APHIS’s nationwide network of veterinarians, as

well as assistance with adoption compliance nationwide. Research was ongoing on fertility control and census. Early results on population based fertility control trials indicate that the drug is 94% effective in reducing herd growth rates in year 1 , 82%

in year 2, and 68% in year 3 with a return to near-normal herd reproductive rates in year 4. Results on census research are expected by 2007, at which time recommendations will be

developed and implemented.

In cooperation with the Mustang Heritage Foundation, BLM developed and implemented a nationwide marketing plan for adoptions. The plan did not go into affect in time to see any

results.

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WILD HORSE AND BURRO MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual

Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Wild Horse and Burro Management Areas - Percent of Herd Management Areas

achieving appropriate management levels. (SP: NonKey)

53%

107/201 57%

116/201 +4% 66%

133/201 +9% 100% 201

/201 +34%

Cost: Gather/Remove Wild Horses and Burros (number) $595 $592 -$3 $610 +$18 $628 +$18

Adopt Wild Horses and Burros (number). 6,945 5,701 -1,244 5,790 +89 8,500 +2,710

Prepare/Hold Wild Horses and

Burros (number feed days). 8,749,671 8,280,808 -468,863 9,248,921 +968,113 9,066,421 -182,500

Gather/Remove Wild Horses and Burros (number)

10,355 11,023 +668 9,009 -2,014 6,811 -2,198

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Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management

MUUVIiy OUliimaijr v^ww

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/ -) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

!nc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Wildlife Mgt $ FTE 25,063

197

28,166 202 +386

-2 -1650 28,387 200

+221

-2 Fisheries Mgt $ FTE 11,884

101 12,314 100 +184

-1 -800 12,41899 +104

-1 Total Dollars $ FTE 36,947 298

40,480 302 +570

-3 -2450 40,805 299

+325

-3 Activity Description

The goal the Wildlife and Fisheries Management activity is to maintain and restore fish and

wildlife and their habitats by conserving and monitoring habitat conditions, conducting

inventories of fish and wildlife resources, and developing cooperative management plans white

providing for environmentally responsible recreation and commercial uses Funding for this program

9 supports the staff that develops program, policy, and projects at all levels withiri the BLM Management actions emphasize on-the ground and in-the-water actions that measurably

increase thehealth of fish and wildlife populations and reduce the need to federally list species

of fish and wildlife. This activity supports the Department’s Strategic Plan by improving the health of watersheds and sustaining biological communities. The overall goal of the fisheries and wildlife programs is to restore and maintain proper functioning conditions in aquatic, riparian, wetland and upland systems

6managed by BLM, with the goal of providing suitable conditions for biological communities to flourish. The Bureau manages the largest amount and the greatest diversity of wildlife habitat of any Saral agenS Sue to^ the size and distribution of the land base. No other Federal agency manaaes as many different types of wildlife and aquatic habitats, or as many different species as the9 BLM BLM manages the a large percentage of America’s western landscapes, including

rnajctf portions of all the American desert ecoysystems, the sagebrush b.ome, and portions of the northern plains and Colorado Plateau, short and mid-grass prairies, and nearly 55 million acres of forest and woodland habitats. The BLM also manages more inland fish habitat than any

other State or Federal agency, including 155,000 miles of fishable streams, more than 4 million acres ofiakes and reservoirs Because of their isolation, BLM lands support many of America s

rarest habitats that support many rare plant and animal communities.

This Activity funds fish and wildlife inventories, vital to good planning and sound resource

decisions habitat and population monitoring, habitat restoration and conservation and a large “of conservation partnerships with State f,sh ;andI wildlife =rgencies.^"cTshare

conservation groups. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Challenge Cost Share

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications program fund many fish and wildiife-related projects and play a vital role in implementing

conservation plans for at-risk species such as the inland cutthroat trout, salmon and steelhead

trout, sage-grouse, prairie dogs, and lesser prairie chickens. BLM’s highly trained professional

staff of fish and wildlife biologists work closely with Federal and State partners that have shared

responsibilities for management of fish and wildlife resources. BLM’s fish and wildlife program personnel play a significant role in BLM’s multiple use mission

In-depth knowledge of fish and wildlife resources combined with knowledge and experience in managing habitats are key functions of the biologists that work for the BLM. In addition, their experience and expertise in environmental laws and regulations is critical to BLM’s effective management of commercial uses on public lands while minimizing environmental damaqe to the

resource.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Subactivity: Wildlife Management

Subactivity: Wildl fe Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/ -) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 25,063 28,166 +386 -165 28,387 +221 FTE 197 202 -2 0 200 -2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Wildlife Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -125

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -40 TOTAL, Program Changes -165 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Wildlife Management is $28,387,000 and 200 FTE, a net program decrease of $165,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$125,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$40,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

The Wildlife Management program is responsible for the restoration and conservation of wildlife habitat while ensuring that the Bureau’s multiple-use mission is accomplished in an

environmentally sound manner to protect American’s rich wildlife heritage. Annually, wildlife resources are enjoyed by millions of Americans who encounter them while participating in a number of multiple-use activities on BLM-managed public lands. In addition to the intrinsic value, wildlife-related activities such as hunting or bird watching contribute economically to local communities. As America’s need for domestic energy supplies increase, the Wildlife Management program will play a key role by inventorying and monitoring wildlife populations for

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land use plans, applications for permits to drill, oil shale and tar sand development leases, or right-of-ways. One long term goal of the program is to restore and maintain wildlife habitat. Secondly, the program supports the Bureau’s multiple-use mission by ensuring that management actions conform to regulatory requirements and are designed to achieve the wildlife goals and

objectives stated in resource area management plans. The wildlife program provides critical information for resource managers and is essential to reducing litigation costs. A proactive program can in many cases preclude the need to list species under the Endangered Species

Act. The Wildlife Management program supports the Department’s strategic goal of protecting the

Nation’s natural resources by sustaining biological communities on BLM-managed public lands.

Indirectly, the Wildlife Management program supports the Department’s strategic goal of managing resources to promote responsible use and a sustained economy. Support for Energy - The Wildlife Management Program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the President’s National Energy Policy, in the following ways: participating in land use

planning processes, conducting habitat and population studies, and assisting with regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that wildlife program considerations are included in energy lease stipulations and energy permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded within

this program provide the framework of policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts and monitor the effects of oil and gas development to ensure

environmentally sound energy project development on public lands. Many of these specialists have also worked closely with State partners to develop State-wide conservation plans that provide detailed guidance on specific conservation actions needed within each State. These

conservation plans will also be used by many BLM programs for activities such as granting

rights-of-way, approving special recreation permits, designing lease stipulations and permit

mitigation measures and designing projects to enhance wildlife habitat. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the Wildlife Management program will focus on implementing the BLM’s National Sagegrouse Habitat Conservation Strategy; restoration and conservation of habitats; development of land use plans and conservation plans; and providing support to implementation of the Energy

Policy Act of 2005. BLM’s Wildlife Management program will continue to work in cooperation

with State wildlife agencies for species at-risk, such as the Gunnison and white-tailed prairie dogs, ferruginous hawks, pygmy rabbits, Brewers sage sparrow and their associated habitats. Funding at the requested FY 2007 level will allow the program to inventory and monitor 17

million acres of habitat monitor of 2,400 species populations. The number of acres that will be

inventoried and monitored will be fewer than in FY 2006 because of the increased emphasis on

monitoring species populations.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Wildlife Management Program - In previous years (2003-2005), BLM has utilized performance information to adjust funding allocations and workload

targets in selected offices in the Wildlife Management program In 2006, at the direction of agency

leadership, the BLM, made one-time permanent shift in the available flexible funding to base funding for each State. Prior to this shift, an analysis was completed that used long-term performance and cost data

derived from the Financial Management Information System to evaluate State's performance prior to making any permanent funding adjustments. In addition, States were asked to complete similar analyses

within each State, looking at current and proposed allocations for field offices Based on the results of these analyses, the WO made adjustments in the cost targets for each State The Washington Office will continue to monitor and evaluate expenditures and outputs using performance data and to assess annual

progress, identify potential problems and work with our State offices to rectify problems before they become a significant issue Also in 2005, BLM line managers performance plans required the use of performance data as a part of their annual performance evaluation process The use of the performance and cost data has become a significant component in the way we conduct business in the Bureau and

this program and it will continue to be an important tool used to monitor and evaluate program success for the Bureau The Wildlife program will contribute directly to the restoration of over 135,827 acres of terrestrial habitat. The Bureau will monitor and evaluate 30,000 acres of vegetation treatments during 2007, which is 90,000 fewer acres of treatments compared to 2006. The decrease in treatment acres monitored is the result of a shift in focus to on-the-ground treatments in 2007. The

construction of habitat related projects is expected to increase to 200 in FY 2007, an increase of 30% from 2006 levels. Bureauwide, approximately 150,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic

habitat and 150 miles of stream habitat will be restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions that will support species conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives. The number of acres that will be restored in 2007 is considerably higher than the number of acres planned for FY 2006 because the Bureau received increased funding

in 2006 for sagebrush conservation and restoration. Restoration treatments completed in 2006

will not be realized until later years because it takes a while for the vegetation to attain the desired condition. Sage-Grouse and Sagebrush Habitat Conservation - The BLM is responsible for managing 50 million acres, or approximately half of all remaining sage-grouse habitat. Efforts to conserve and restore sage-grouse and

sagebrush habitat will continue to contribute to BLM’s goal to manage for healthy and productive sagebrush communities and preclude the need to

list sage-grouse or other sagebrush-dependent

species such as the white-tailed prairie dog or pygmy rabbit under the Endangered Species Act. The BLM continues to work across administrative and agency boundaries to address the health and

recovery of sage-grouse and sagebrush habitats by implementing actions outlined in BLM’s

National and State-level BLM Sage-grouse

Habitat Conservation Strategies.

A Chicago Botanic Garden Intern works on a cooperative sage grouse habitat study with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

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Conservation of Prairie Grasslands - The 15 million acres of BLM managed short and mixed

grass prairie supports big game and upland game birds, 136 species of non-game birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles and 42 species of plants considered to be sensitive. Some

of the habitat threats in this region include loss of native grasslands to land conversion for agriculture on private lands, urban and rural industrial development, and invasion by exotic species, and altered fire regimes. In 2007, the BLM will continue to implement conservation

efforts to enhance and maintain grassland habitats that support at-risk species, including blacktailed and Gunnison’s prairie dogs, swift fox, mountain plovers, and numerous other birds, small mammals and amphibians as well as habitat for pronghorn antelope. Monitoring: BLM’s wildlife management program will continue to play an integral part in the development of the BLM’s National Monitoring Strategy (See the discussion in the General

Statement). Other Funding: The wildlife management program has been and continues to be a leader in the development of numerous partnerships at all levels within the agency. Funding from BLM's

Challenge Cost Share program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports many of these partnership projects. Accomplishments include inventories, habitat and population

monitoring, environmental education, habitat restoration, and development and distribution of technical information. The wildlife program has a growing backlog of wildlife improvement projects such as water developments and wetland management structures that are in need of routine maintenance. We will increase the number of these projects maintained in FY 2007, primarily with the use of volunteer labor from supportive conservation and sportsman interests. During 2007, the BLM will support the following types of projects:

• The Safford, Arizona Field Office is developing a GIS Game Species data base that will organize and store 30 years of species and habitat data into a useable electronic format. This will facilitate management decisions and to allow for communication of more accurate

wildlife resources information to both internal and external customers.

• The Northwest Colorado Stewardship Partnership is planning on restoring 3,000 acres of habitat over the next 5 years. The partnership, formed in 2003, is a community-based

conservation initiative that includes a diverse range of stakeholders such as Moffat County, environmental organizations, oil and gas interests, and other federal and state agencies. The Partnership is focused on restoring sagebrush habitat important as elk winter range and

critical sage-grouse habitat.

• Pariette Wetlands is one of BLM’s premier wetland areas located in the Uinta Basin in northeast, Utah. The area consists of 9,000 acres, of which about 2,529 acres are managed

specifically as aquatic habitat, primarily for migrating and nesting waterfowl, shorebirds, and

a large number of neotropical migrants. Since 1986 available funding for Pariette has

declined resulting in a significant backlog for maintenance of many of the dikes and water management facilities. In FY 07 funding will be targeted at Pariette in order to bring this rich ecologically important area back to its full potential.

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In 2006, 12,000,000 acres of wildlife and plant habitat will be inventoried and 14,000,000 acres

of terrestrial habitat will be monitored. These are both increases over the 2005 output levels. Increased funding was received for sagebrush conservation and restoration in 2006 and this work includes inventory and monitoring work. The Bureau plans to monitor 1,600 species

populations, which is a 50 percent decrease compared to 2005. During 2006, the Bureau will focus more on inventory and monitoring of habitat and less on monitoring of species

populations. Approximately 110,000 acres of habitat will be treated

to restore or enhance wildlife habitat. Monitoring of treatments will occur on 120,000 acres. The number of acres planned for treatments will be less than completed in 2005 due to shifts in workloads related to energy development. The number of acres monitored

will be increased compared to the work completed in 2005 because of increasing energy related permitting and due to an increased need to monitor prior year

vegetation treatments. In 2006, the Wildlife Management program received another funding increase for sagebrush conservation and restoration. This funding increase was used, in part, for habitat restoration and monitoring efforts. The Bureau will construct 150 projects, which is a decrease of 24 projects compared to the number of projects completed in 2005. In 2006, the Wildlife Management program is placing more emphasis on the

restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat and less on project development and

installation. Bureauwide, approximately 10,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat and

1,315 miles of stream habitat were restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions that support species conservation consistent with management documents and program objectives. Sage-Grouse and Sagebrush Habitat Conservation - In 2006, the Wildlife Management

program will maintain the focus initiated in FY 2005 on restoring sagebrush steppe and prairie grassland ecosystems, cooperating in regional assessments to evaluate landscape conditions

at multiple scales, and focus on implementing BLM’s National Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy. Conservation of Prairie Grasslands - The Bureau also continue to support conservation

efforts for four prairie dog species that depend heavily upon BLM managed lands. Over the past 5 years the Bureau has worked closely with the western State wildlife agencies in developing conservation strategies for prairie dogs, all of which have suffered from years of habitat conversion and poisoning. BLM and Tribal lands continue to play a central role in this multi-state conservation effort that has already resulted in de-listing of the black-tailed prairie dog. However, black-tailed prairie dogs continue to a species of concern because of the constant threat of plague outbreaks, continued habitat loss, and illegal poisoning. During 2006, the BLM will support the following types of projects:

• BLM’s Cottonwood Field Office in Idaho will be implementing their Travel Management Plan

in an effort to manage an increasing number of motorized vehicles on BLM lands in order to

Pronghorn antelope benefit from habitat

restoration in grassland ecosystems.

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benefit wildlife, fisheries, watershed, botanical, cultural, and recreational resources. Full implementation of the Travel Plan includes public information and facilities, use supervision, environmental monitoring, enforcement, maintenance of facilities, and plan review and

revision. Funding will provide for construction and maintenance of road closure barriers and

gates necessary to implement the plan.

• Montana will use standardized point counts, associated vegetation measurements, and documented grazing histories, to relate relative abundance of several native bird species to local vegetation structure, current and past grazing treatment, and patch size of prairie subjected to the same grazing treatment. This project will add to a recently completed

project that established the point count locations and will form the basis for developing

detailed studies of bird responses to variants of specific grazing practices. This project will also contribute vital information for the development of a regional model of grassland bird distribution and abundance to provide results that can be used to guide grazing practices

benefiting native grassland birds more broadly in the Northern Great Plains region.

• Oregon will continue to cooperate with Oregon State University on a pygmy rabbit ecology

study. The main focus of this study is to look at the basic ecology of the pygmy rabbit in south-central Oregon. This will cover phase 1 of a two phase project. The second phase will cover vegetative manipulations to occupied pygmy rabbit habitat and study the impacts from

those manipulations. Having a better understanding of the ecology of pygmy rabbits will allow land managers to take steps to help conserve this species and maintain or improve

their habitats. By understanding how pygmy rabbits use their habitats, we can begin to better understand how they fit into the picture of sagebrush steppe ecosystem management

and conservation. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM inventoried and monitored fewer acres of habitat than were planned. Fifty- three percent fewer wildlife and plant habitat acres were inventoried and thirteen percent fewer

acres of terrestrial habitat were monitored. This can be attributed to a shift in priority toward

energy-related work, such as monitoring of species populations. In 2005, the Bureau monitored 2,992 species populations, which was 46 percent increase over the planned number. The BLM exceeded the planned targets for vegetation treatments by approximately 66 percent.

In 2005, the Wildlife Management program received an increase in funding for sagebrush

conservation and restoration, therefore more aces of vegetation treatment were accomplished

than were planned. A total of 52,048 acres that had been treated were monitored. This was

only 52 percent of the planned target. Again, emphasis shifted to treating acres as compared to monitoring and evaluating treatments. One hundred and seventy-four projects were completed compared to the planned 150. Bureauwide, approximately 9,158 acres of terrestrial and aquatic

habitat and 1,015 miles of stream habitat were restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions that support species conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives. Sage-Grouse and Sagebrush Habitat Conservation - During 2005, the Wildlife Management

program focused on implementing actions outlined in both National and State-level BLM Sagegrouse Habitat Conservation Strategies. These strategies were developed in close cooperation

with State-led sage grouse conservation planning efforts and were designed to complement

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these efforts. The program initiated regional assessments of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem

evaluating landscape conditions at multiple scales, while focusing on the BLM’s National Sagegrouse Habitat Conservation Strategy. Conservation of Prairie Grasslands - In 2005, the BLM continued to conduct inventories and

habitat assessments in the desert grasslands of the southwest. This was an ongoing effort to complete broad-scale assessments of all the grassland ecosystems on BLM lands -

approximately 15 million acres. BLM continued to implement conservation actions to protect or maintain important grassland habitats that support over a dozen at-risk species, including prairie dogs, swift fox, mountain plovers, and numerous other birds, small mammals and amphibians. Examples of 2005 accomplishments:

• The Bishop Field Office in California continued making progress in the long-term restoration

of over 5,000 acres of mule deer winter range that was burned by a 1995 wildfire. Pre-burn

plant communities were comprised of mature bitterbrush, sagebrush, and native bunch

grasses, all contributing significantly to the survival of mule deer and other wildlife.

• In Nevada, a cooperative project to track the movements of greater sage-grouse provided

valuable information on seasonal habitats used by the grouse. Across the West, similar cooperative efforts with state wildlife agencies are underway to better understand sage- grouse habitat requirements and improve conservation planning.

• In New Mexico, BLM replaced dilapidated water catchments in the Peloncillo Mountains of southern New Mexico to restore a self-sustaining population of desert bighorn sheep. Since

1992, the BLM has completed 14 wildlife water development projects, numerous fence removals or modifications, and prescribed burning to improve habitat for desert bighorn sheep.

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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Habitat Restoration - Number of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support

species conservation

consistent with management documents

and program objectives. SP

9,000

acres 9,158acres +158

acres 10,000acres +842

acres 150,000*

acres +140,000acres

Habitat Restoration - Number of stream/shoreline

miles restored or enhanced

to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management documents

and program objectives. SP

800

miles 1,015miles +215miles 1315

miles +300

miles 150miles -1165"miles

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 10,000,000 4,656,856

5,344,144 12,000,000 +7,343,144 7,000,000 -5,000,000 Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans (number). N/A N/A N/A 1 +1 1 0

Apply Shrub/Grassland

Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 100,000 165,657 +65,657 110,000 -55,657 135,827 +25,827

Construct Shrub,

Grassland, Woodland,

Forest Projects (number). 150 174 +24 150 -24 200 +50

Implement Species

Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 30 9 -21 30 +21 10 -20

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat

(acres). 12,000,000 10,490,0931 ,509,907 14,000,000 +3,509,907 10,000,000 -4,000,000

Monitor Species

Populations (number). 1,600 2,992 +1392 1,600 -1,392 2,400 +800

Monitor Shrub/Grassland

Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 100,000 52,048 -47,952 120,000 +67,952 30,000 -90,000

The Strategic Plan (SP) Performance Measures include contributions from subactivity 1110, 1120, and 1150.

“Multi year sage grouse projects funded in 2005, will have results counted in 2006 and 2007. “The Fisheries Program found that habitat miles made available through fish passage projects do not provide an accurate reflection of the physical habitat restored and reporting these numbers in aggregate confound performance data. The decrease is the result of

reporting improvements, not a decrease in the amount offish habitat restoration conducted.

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Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Subactivity: Fisheries Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 11,884 12,314 +184 -80 12,418 +104 FTE 101 100 -1 0 99 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Fisheries Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -62

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -18 TOTAL, Program Changes -80 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Fisheries Management is $12,418,000 and 99 FTE, a net program decrease of $80,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$62,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$18,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

The Fisheries Program is critical to the Bureau of Land Management’s mission goal of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Fisheries Program sustains the diversity of public lands by

providing essential support for land use plans which recognize the unique nature of fish habitat on BLM lands and incorporate sound aquatic science in designing balanced and effective management approaches. The Fisheries Program aggressively pursues partnerships with

public and private entities to conduct a variety of fish conservation activities aimed at improving

the overall health of habitat for fish and aquatic wildlife.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The long range goal of the Fisheries Program is to ensure that the BLM fulfills its obligation to present and future generations by conserving fish populations and the habitats on which they depend. With rapid population growth occurring throughout much of the West, more and more

Americans are discovering the countless recreational fishing and boating opportunities on public

lands. In 2004, fishing and boating accounted for over 6 million visitor days on BLM-managed

land. The Fisheries Program uses cooperative conservation principles by engaging these

recreational users, other stakeholders, private groups, local communities, and government

agencies in the process of conservation. This approach is the key to the Fisheries Program’s

effectiveness in achieving its goal of improving, protecting and restoring aquatic resources for continued public use and enjoyment. Support for Energy - The Fisheries Management Program provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the President’s National Energy Policy, in the following ways: participating in land use

planning processes, conducting fisheries studies, and conducting regional reviews of State requirements to ensure that fisheries considerations are included in energy lease stipulations and energy permit conditions of approval. Fisheries biologists provide the framework of policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts and monitor the effects of

oil and gas development to ensure environmentally sound energy project development on public

lands. For example, the Fisheries Program engages in pro-active habitat restoration projects

that make significant progress towards delisting of federally threatened and endangered

species. These Fisheries Program activities support energy development by reducing and

eliminating regulatory delays and economic impacts that hinder the success of energy projects on public lands. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the Fisheries Program will continue to focus on

high priority fish habitat conservation work, particularly those projects featuring cooperative conservation approaches. The program will also continue to improve

its aquatic monitoring services by supporting and

enhancing the capabilities of the Bureau’s National Aquatic Monitoring Center, through participation in the development of the National Monitoring Strategy, and

by participating in a national partnership to standardize

fish sampling methods. The Fisheries Program will use

internal partnerships to support recreational angler access to waters on public lands. Support to other Bureau programs will take on a greater role as

implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 begins.

Fisheries Program participation early in the project planning process will allow environmentally

responsible energy development consistent with the habitat and water quality needs of fisheries resources. Funding at the 2007 level will allow the Bureau to complete restoration or enhancement of 150,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat. This increase is due to increased use

partnerships to complete on-the-ground projects as well as increases to the Wildlife Management Program in 2005 and 2006 for sage-grouse habitat restoration and conservation

efforts. Although we will construct 100 lake and stream fish habitat projects, an increase of 17

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projects over the 2006 level, the Fisheries Program

reports anticipated completion of only 150 miles of stream and shoreline restoration or enhancement. This appears to be decrease of 1,165 miles from 2006. Based on recommendations in the FWBSSS Program

Evaluation of 2003, we reevaluated how to account for the number of stream miles restored for fish habitat. The Fisheries Program found that habitat miles made

available through fish passage projects do not provide an accurate reflection of the physical habitat restored and reporting these numbers in aggregate confound performance data. Thus, this order of magnitude change in the amount of habitat restored is the result of reporting improvements, not a decrease in the amount

of fish habitat restoration conducted.

- ft; dJl

Willow planting to enhance habitat for Colorado cutthroat trout.

Leaders in Fish Habitat Conservation - Few resource agencies conduct fish habitat restoration and enhancement on the same scale as the BLM. Since 2000, the Fisheries Program with its internal partners have restored or enhanced fish habitat in 5,562 miles of stream and 1 13,592 acres of lakes and reservoirs. The BLM annually conducts maintenance on

about 2,000 fish habitat projects. The BLM Fisheries Program is fully engaged in the National Fish Habitat Initiative, an umbrella cooperative conservation effort to focus resources on fish habitat. The Fisheries Program will continue to provide leadership in the development of both

the Western Native Trout Initiative and the Desert Fish Habitat Partnership. Both of these multi- state partnerships are pilot joint ventures under the National Fish Habitat Initiative. In 2007, in partnership with Wyoming Game and Fish Department, U S. Forest Service, and private landowners, the BLM will participate in a Western Native Trout Initiative pilot project that will restore Colorado River cutthroat trout to 58 stream miles in Wyoming’s Labarge drainage.

Fish Habitat Conservation - The National Fish Habitat Initiative is a major cooperative

conservation partnership established by the Department and the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. By working with regulatory agencies and cooperating with partners

to address fish habitat issues, the Fisheries Program contributes to the effort to provide more

energy resources from public lands in an environmentally responsive manner. An assertive fish habitat conservation program directly achieves the DOI Strategic Plan goal of sustaining

biological communities on DOI managed and influenced lands and waters. Funding for the Fisheries Program in 2007 will further efforts to conserve, restore, and protect native fish habitat, particularly through cooperative conservation approaches. With limited funds

being spread across an expanding number of priorities, the Fisheries Program continues to use

funds from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Bring Back the Native’s Program and

Challenge Cost Share whenever practicable. The Fisheries Program anticipates working with the National Fish Habitat Initiative partnerships to focus funding for a limited number of habitat restoration projects on BLM lands. The following are examples of the types of projects that will receive funding in 2007:

• As part of a watershed restoration plan, four miies of degraded Westslope cutthroat trout habitat on the West Fork of Pine Creek in Idaho will be restored. Log jams will be

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constructed to collect woody debris and to increase instream habitat. Eroding banks and

hillsides will be stabilized. Riparian vegetation will be restored on the streambanks and

floodplain and erosion protection measures will be taken to maintain the large fir and cedar

trees that provide natural bank stabilization and fish cover.

• By replacing a road culvert on Wyoming’s Muddy Creek, 19 miles of stream fish habitat will be reconnected to the main river channel. The native fish assemblage of the Muddy Creek

watershed has experienced dramatic declines and several species extirpations. This project

is a component of a cooperative conservation effort with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to restore the Muddy Creek watershed for native fish. The waters downstream

of the culvert have been treated to remove competing nonnative fish and the area was

restocked with native fish. Aquatic Monitoring to Support Land Management - Accurate information on the status of aquatic resources is critical for making land management decisions. Thus, monitoring of fish populations, fish habitat, macroinvertebrates, and other aquatic metrics continues to be an

important activity of the BLM Fisheries Program. The Fisheries Program will continue to participate in the Department-sponsored partnership to standardize fish sampling protocols. By

developing new partnerships, the Fisheries Program continues to restore and enhance the

capabilities of the National Aquatic Monitoring Center. The following are examples of the types

of resource monitoring projects that will receive funding in 2007:

• California’s Areata Field Office will inventory and monitor fish habitat conditions in streams on the Headwaters Forest Reserve and the Areata Resource Area. This information is essential to managers for making critical resource decisions. Limited habitat information

exists for the 110 miles of streams in these areas, although these streams support three species of listed Pacific salmon and trout.

• The Alaska Fisheries Program will monitor the number of salmon returning to key spawning

streams to evaluate population dynamics, subsistence harvest management, and to determine the effects of active mining. This information will also support management

decisions related to energy development, recreational activities, commercial and sport

fishing. Monitoring will also be performed on populations of sensitive species in remote and

high-use recreational fish populations, such as the Kigluiak char and the Gulkana steelhead.

• Colorado will monitor native cutthroat trout populations and associated habitat. Work will be done cooperatively with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to monitor the spread of whirling disease in trout and chytrid fungus in amphibians. These diseases impact trout populations and thus affect local economies dependent on revenues from recreational angling. Use of Cost and Performance Information In 2005, the analysis of cost and performance

information resulted in reallocation of funding among several State offices. The analysis was

based on data from 2002 through 2004 using State performance data, cost data, and end-of- year data. As a result specific base reductions were proposed and implemented for several State Offices, however the impact on State program budgets was ameliorated by the

incorporation of flexible funding into base budgets In 2006, the Fisheries Program intends to reevaluate cost and performance data and recommend additional funding adjustments to improve performance and meet high-priority Bureau and program goals.

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Habitat restoration and resource monitoring are integral functions of the BLM Fisheries Program. These will continue to be the program priorities in 2006. In 2006, an estimated 10,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat and 1,315 miles of stream and shoreline will be

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation consistent

with management documents and program objectives. The increase in the number of acres

restore can be explained by the 2006 funding increase for salmon recovery within the Columbia

River. This funding is being used, in part, to fund habitat restoration work. The Bureau plans to accomplish the same number of units that were planned in 2005 for the following outputs: acres

of wetland treatments (2,240 acres); construction of aquatic projects (83), and maintenance of aquatic projects (117). Eleven more miles of stream or riparian habitat will be treated than were

planned in 2005. Forty-five recovery or conservation actions will be implemented compared to the 11 that were accomplished in 2005. In 2006, 1915 miles of habitat will be monitored compared to 1,362 miles that were completed in 2005. In 2006, 264 species populations will be

monitored in 2006. Increases in planned accomplishments for these four outputs can be

attributed to the increased funding for salmon habitat restoration in the Columbia River Basin. Fish Habitat Conservation - This will be a focus for the Fisheries Program in 2006. Working

with partners, numerous projects will be implemented and completed projects will be maintained

to ensure continuing benefits to aquatic resources. The following are examples of fish habitat work that will be conducted in 2006:

• In Oregon, a fish passage barrier will be removed or modified on the Donner and Blitzen River to restore redband trout access to 80 miles of upstream habitat. This Wild and Scenic

River is Congressionaliy designated as a Redband Trout Reserve. Providing fish passage

at this location will provide a population stronghold for Great Basin redband trout that would

reduce or eliminate the need for future listing under the Endangered Species Act. This

restoration will also provide a unique recreational fishery for a rare native trout species.

. BLM’s Utah State Office will use funding to restore and maintain habitat for ten federally

listed and over six special status species, as well as other aquatic species. The restoration

of these aquatic habitats may contribute to the delisting of federally listed species in the

future. These habitat restoration projects are supported by State and local government

agencies, private conservation organizations, and sportsmen, and the general public. Fisheries Program staff will continue to participate in the development of the National Fish

Habitat Initiative. The BLM Fisheries Program will assist with the establishment and

development of pilot joint ventures under the Initiative. For example, the Fisheries Program will partner with 12 state fisheries agencies, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U. S. Forest Service to develop and implement on-the-ground projects in support of the Western Native

Trout Initiative. Aquatic Monitoring to Support Land Management - Aquatic Monitoring will also continue to be a focus for the Fisheries Program in 2006. The emphasis of aquatic monitoring activities is to provide science-based information regarding the opportunities and impacts of land management decisions on fisheries and aquatic resources.

• In Wyoming, the BLM will inventory and monitor fish habitat conditions in support of the

grazing permit renewal effort and oil and gas development. Funding will also be used to maintain fisheries habitat improvement projects (especially exclosures on streams for sensitive fish species) and to conduct life history work on sensitive fish species in the Muddy

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Creek drainage south of Rawiins. The latter project will be conducted in cooperation with the University of Wyoming.

• BLM’s Oregon State Office will use funding to monitor water quality and inventory riparian and aquatic resources. The BLM will implement the Effectiveness and Implementation

Monitoring Modules in the Columbia River basin PACFISH aquatic conservation strategy

area. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the Bureau restored or enhanced 9,158 acres of terrestrial or aquatic habitat to achieve

habitat conditions that would support species conservation, which was 158 acres more than

planned. Additionally, 1,015 miles of streams or shorelines were restored or enhanced. This amounts to a 20 percent decrease between the planned and the accomplished stream or shoreline restoration. In two States, work shifted from stream restoration to wetland restoration which would increase the accomplishment of acres restored and decrease the number of miles

restored, since wetlands are measured by acres and not miles. A total of 3,347 acres of lake or wetland habitat were treated, which was a 67 percent increase over the planned number of acres. Similarly, the Bureau was able to treat 164 miles of stream or riparian habitat, which was

28 percent above the planned miles. The Fisheries Management program received a funding

increase in 2005 for Columbia River salmon recovery. Funding was focused, in part, on

implementing treatment within salmon habitat. A total of 59 aquatic projects were constructed during 2005. This is 24 fewer projects than

planned. A total of 451 aquatic projects were maintained, which was 334 more projects than

planned. Again, the increased funding for Columbia River salmon recovery was used, in part, to maintain existing projects.

In 2005, the Fisheries Management program had planned to accomplish 1 ,835 miles of stream and riparian habitat monitoring; however, only 1,362 miles were reported. This is due to the fact that several states eliminated low-priority monitoring programs in favor of higher priority monitoring needs, emerging opportunities to conduct habitat restoration and other priority fisheries projects. Shifting habitat monitoring activities to more biologically diverse systems

accounted for the monitoring of four hundred and thirty-seven species populations, whereas 247

were planned. This equates to a 77 percent increase over the planned number of populations. Fish Habitat Conservation - Fish habitat conservation was a focus for the Fisheries Program

in 2005. Working with partners, numerous projects were implemented and completed. Projects were maintained to ensure continuing benefits to aquatic resources. The following are examples of fish habitat work conducted in 2005:

• The Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement Program Partnership completed its ten-year fish habitat and recreational fishing development objectives. This was a cooperative

conservation effort, coordinated by the BLM, which included as official partners: Anglers

United, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and California Department of Fish and Game. The program installed 875 acres of permanent reservoir fish habitat, five barrier-free public fishing access points, and augmented populations of two endangered fish species. Over 175,000 hours of volunteer labor were donated to the program and nearly

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currently perfecting a long-term MOU aimed at constructing at least one more shoreline angling facility, while implementing a long-term cooperative management plan to maintain

the improved fishery and public facilities. Finally, the partners will monitor aquatic resources

in this rapidly growing region to ensure public health and fishery benefits into the future.

• The Elko Field Office in Nevada worked with Trout Unlimited to implement “Strategies for Native Trout”. This partnership has yielded substantial benefits to fisheries resources on BLM lands at minimal cost. Part of this effort is the restoration of Lahontan cutthroat trout by

reconnecting fragmented populations and maintaining and enhancing the Great Basin

population. Aquatic Monitoring to Support Land Management - Aquatic Monitoring was also a focus for the Fisheries Program in 2005. The Fisheries Program continued to shift its emphasis toward

aquatic monitoring activities that provide science-based information regarding the opportunities and impacts of land management decisions on fisheries and aquatic resources.

• In Alaska, the Tozitna Salmon Escapement Project became one of four interagency core

monitoring efforts used to assess salmon harvest and production in the Yukon Basin. The

Alaska BLM Fisheries Program actively sought and found partners to provide $66,000 in funding for the next three years to continue this invaluable monitoring. Additionally, video

monitoring of salmon runs in the Hogatza drainage was demonstrated to be effective and

continuation of this activity will provide considerable savings in labor dollars.

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FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005 2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Habitat Restoration - Number

of acres restored or enhanced

to achieve habitat conditions

to support species

conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives. SP

(reporting cumulative)

9,000

acres 9,158

acres +158acres 10,000

acres +842

acres 150,000*

acres +140,000

acres

Habitat Restoration - Number

of stream/shoreline miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management

documents and program

objectives. SP (reporting cumulative)

800

miles 1,015

miles +215

miles 1,315

miles +300

miles 150miles -1,165"

miles

Apply Lake/Wetland

Treatments (acres). 2,240 3,347 +1,107 2,240 -1,107 1,429 -811

Apply Stream/Riparian Treatments (miles). 128"

Planned

Revised! 164 +36 139 -25 119 -20

Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/

Riparian Projects (number). 83 59 -24 83 +24 100 +17

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/

Riparian Projects (number). 117 451 +334 117 -334 140 +23

Implement Species

Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number).

31”

Planned

Revised!

11 -20 45 +34 16 -29

Monitor Stream/Riparian

Habitat (miles). 1,835 "Planned

Revised

1,362 -473 1,935 +573 1,395 -540

Monitor Species Populations (number). 247 437 +190 264 -173 441 +177 The Strategic Plan (SP) Performance Measures include contributions from subactivity 1110, 1120, and 1150.

“Multi year sage grouse projects funded in 2005, will have results counted in 2006 and 2007. "The Fisheries Program found that habitat miles made available through fish passage projects do not provide an accurate

reflection of the physical habitat restored and reporting these numbers in aggregate confound performance data. The decrease is the result of reporting improvements, not a decrease in the amount of fish habitat restoration conducted.

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Activity: Threatened and Endangered Species

Management

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Threatened &

Endangered

Species $ FTE 21,144 176

21,254

171 +324

-2 -143

0 21,435 169 +181

-2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Threatened & Endangered Species Mgmt

Request Component Amount

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -117 Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -26 TOTAL, Program Changes -143 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Threatened and Endangered Species Management is $21 ,435,000 and 169 FTE, a net program decrease of $143,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$117,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$26,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

The Threatened and Endangered Species program works to balance the protection and

conservation of Federally listed, State listed, or species protected by Bureau policy, while promoting resource use activities such as timber harvest, energy development, recreation, and

grazing. As America’s need for domestic energy supplies increases, the Threatened and Endangered Species program will play a key role in conducting inventories of rare species and

streamlining the ESA consultation process for land use plans, applications for permits to drill, oil shale and tar sand development leases, or right-of-ways. One long term goal of the program is to maintain, increase, and recover species so that protection under the Endangered Species Act

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(ESA) is no longer needed. The second goal of the program is to maintain functioning ecosystems and restore habitat for special status species, and support the Bureau’s multiple use mission by ensuring management actions conform to regulatory requirements and are designed to help achieve special status species habitat management goals and objectives. This program directly supports the Department’s strategic goal of protecting the Nation's natural resources by sustaining biological communities on BLM-managed public lands. Indirectly, the Threatened and Endangered Species program supports the Department’s strategic goal of managing resources to promote responsible use and a sustained economy through the development and implementation of recovery plans. Support for Energy - The Threatened and Endangered Species Management Program

provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, including the implementation of the Energy Act of 2005 and the President’s National Energy Policy, in the following ways:

participating in land use planning processes, and conducting inventories and studies to ensure

that threatened and endangered species considerations are included in energy lease

stipulations and energy permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded in the Threatened and Endangered Species Management Program also provide the framework of policy and

information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts and monitor the effects of oil and gas development to ensure environmentally sound energy project development on public

lands. For example, the development and implementation of species conservation and recovery

plans, which are funded by the Threatened and Endangered Species Management program, will allow for responsible multiple-use activities such as energy development, recreation, and right- of-way access, while ensuring the conservation and recovery of the species and their habitat.

Species Recovery Planning: Proactive participation in the development and implementation

of actions identified in ESA-listed species recovery plans allows the BLM to address critical habitat needs required for successful species recovery. These actions can be either independent or dependent of other BLM actions, and can ultimately help lead to the delisting of a species For example, the BLM’s California State Office used base funding in 2005 to implement recovery plans for federally listed species within the National Landscape

Conservation System’s Carrizo Plain National Monument, including the Kern primrose sphinx moth, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and giant kangaroo rat. Monitoring surveys are key components of recovery plans. In 2003, Hoover’s wooly star, which occurs in the monument, was de-listed, because monitoring activities demonstrated broader distribution and abundance

of this species than was known at the time of listing 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In FY 2007, the Threatened and Endangered Species program will continue to focus on high

priority ESA-listed species recovery planning and action work, and will promote pro-active species conservation work on proposed, candidate, and Bureau-listed sensitive species. Support to other Bureau programs will take on a greater role as implementation of the Energy

Policy Act of 2005 begins to address the Nation’s energy needs. The program’s participation early in the process for designing energy projects will allow design of responsible energy development consistent with special status species habitat needs. The cost of maintaining

partnerships is anticipated to be higher, given a greater dependence upon cooperators to help achieve on-the-ground results.

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Funding at the requested FY 2007 levei will allow the Bureau to prepare 18 Threatened and Endangered

Species recovery plans and implement 824 species

recovery or conservation actions identified within new

or existing recovery plans. In 2007, 5,035,000 acres of habitat will be inventoried and monitored, including the

monitoring of 2,700 species populations. Although the number of acres projected to be inventoried remains

the same as in FY 2006, the number of acres that will be monitored will be fewer because of anticipated changes and resulting efficiencies from development and implementation of the National Monitoring

Strategy. The Threatened and Endangered Species program will contribute to direct restoration

to 4,500 acres of terrestrial habitat. Approximately 150,000 acres of terrestrial and aquatic

habitat and 150 miles of stream habitat will be restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions that will support species conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives. This work is an increase of 140,000 terrestrial acres over the 2006 planned amount and a decrease of 1,165 miles from the 2006 planned amount of stream miles. This

shift in emphasis from stream restoration to terrestrial is a result of increased focus on sagebrush ecosystems. The program continues to support restoration of terrestrial and aquatic

habitats, and recognizes significant contributions to ESA-listed species recovery from other programs.

Inventory, assessment, planning, project design and implementation, and monitoring will remain

the cornerstone of the program. Because of the increasing need to manage habitat to support

ESA-listed species and a demand to become more efficient with limited dollars, conservation work will broaden beyond single-species focus. Continued implementation of the sage grouse

conservation plan serves as a good example of how, although a single species is the primary emphasis, the management of an entire ecosystem will benefit all sagebrush dependent

species. In 2007, the Bureau will continue to support and participate in restoration efforts at a watershed-level scale. For example, continued work with hydropower utilities, Indian Tribes, and other Federal and State land managers in addressing ESA-listed salmon needs in the Columbia River Basin will help define BLM’s role in the recovery of these species. Other Funding Sources: In addition to funding received in the Threatened and Endangered

Species Management program, funding is supplemented each year through the Bureau’s Challenge Cost Share program, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Oregon and

California Act appropriations, and numerous partnerships. Additionally, this program contributes

significant results to Bureau Special Status Species management through use of those

appropriations. For example, most of the anadromous fisheries resource in Oregon,

Washington, Idaho and northern California are protected under the ESA.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Use of Cost and Performance Information - FY 2006 marked the first year of implementing

the Joint Counterpart Regulations for ESA Section 7 Consultation on National Fire Plan

Projects These counterpart regulations were promulgated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) to facilitate and expedite section 7

consultation on qualifying National Fire Plan projects. The regulations were implemented under an Alternative Consultation Agreement (ACA), developed jointly between the Services and the Bureau. The ACA allows the BLM to complete consultation on projects determined to be “Not

Likely to Adversely Affect" without seeking written concurrence from the Services. Because BLM biologists are able to complete this work in-house, traditional dialogue with the Services on

the sufficiency of an analysis is reduced or eliminated—-at a minimum, this will result in a 30 day

time and cost savings for all agencies on each project. As a result, BLM project analysis and

records development time is reduced, and in addition, the Services can use this time savings for work on formal consultations, recovery planning, or species listing/delisting. Although only eight projects utilized this new process in FY 2005, significant use is anticipated in FY 2006 and 2007

as new project planning is developed Examples of work that will be accomplished by the Threatened and Endangered Species Management Program in FY 2007:

• Nevada will continue to implement the Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan by monitoring and

evaluating approximately 45,000 acres of federally designated critical habitat on BLMadministered public lands. The information provided will help the Bureau to make

management decisions relative to mining, livestock grazing, right-of-ways (ROW), off- highway vehicle use, and other multiple-use activities.

. Utah has 47 federally-listed and over 200 special status plant and animal species which

occur in the State. In 2007, the requested Threatened and Endangered Species funding will allow Utah to continue to conduct wildlife studies which provide information that is used to make critical decisions related to energy development. Past studies were conducted to determine Mexican spotted owl and southwestern willow flycatcher occurrence and habitat use in energy development areas.

• Wyoming will conduct aerial inventories for greater sage grouse strutting grounds in 2007.

Aerial surveys are the most efficient way to determine sage grouse habitat use during the breeding season. The information provided through these surveys will help Wyoming to improve energy planning efforts and streamline the Application for Permit to Drill (APD)

process. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

Program priorities in FY 2006 maintain the focus initiated in FY 2005 on restoring sagebrush

steppe and prairie grassland ecosystems, cooperating in regional assessments to evaluate landscape conditions at multiple scales, continuing work on the backlog of ESA Section 7

consultations on BLM Resource Management Plans, and developing and implementing

conservation and recovery plans and actions for special status species. Since the development

of the BLM’s FY 2006 Budget Justifications, a significant workload has developed as the result of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and its requirements to support energy development.

Increased staff time will be required to address the anticipated acceleration in the processing of APDs, ESA Section 7 consultations related to the National Wind Energy Environmental Impact

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In 2006, BLM staff and managers are committed to maintaining high levels of proactive special

status species recovery and conservation work, although there will be a shift in effort to support

energy-related work. This shift has been anticipated to result in a reduction of workload outputs

traditionally accomplished by the Threatened and Endangered Species Management program. The Bureau is planning accomplishment of 7,335,000 acres of habitat inventory and monitoring.

Participation in the development of at least 15 federally listed species recovery plans; completion of over 700 individual conservation and recovery actions; and monitoring of 3,000

special status species populations. Approximately 9,400 shrub or grassland acres will be

treated to produce habitat conditions required by special status species. The Threatened and Endangered Species Management program will work with other Fish and Wildlife programs to restore and enhance habitat conditions on 10,000 acres of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

and 1,300 miles of streams and rivers.

Improved program performance is anticipated in FY 2006 through continued implementation of actions addressing program needs that were identified in the FY 2003 Fish, Wildlife, Botany, and Special Status Species formal program evaluation. Specifically, issuance of clarifying direction promoting use of Threatened and Endangered Species Management funds for direct species conservation and recovery work, greater reliance on funding from other programs to support ESA-related clearance and regulatory conformance work, and increasing the use of partnerships in support of cooperative conservation opportunities. Enhanced performance is also anticipated by cooperatively identifying and implementing regulatory process efficiencies in the ESA Section 7 consultation process with the U S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the

National Marine Fisheries Service/NOAA Fisheries.

Some specific projects to be accomplished during FY 2006 include:

. Upper Willow Creek in Western Montana provides critical habitat for federally threatened bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout. In 2006, approximately 100 logs will be placed in the stream channel to create pockets of slow moving water for juvenile bull trout habitat. In addition to creating a diversity of habitat for fish, the logs will help to restore the creek to its natural character by dissipating the energy from storm events. This project is supported by Montana Trout, FWS, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

. In New Mexico, the BLM has been working with a broad range of groups to develop a conservation strategy for the sand dune-shinnery oak habitat complex, which is essential to the lesser prairie chicken and sand dune lizard. Both of these animals are candidate

species for Federal listing. The sand dune-shinnery habitat has decreased due to a variety

of land use authorizations. As a result, numerous Federal, State, county, and private groups

are working together to develop management approaches that will reduce impacts to

wildlife, while balancing the needs of commercial enterprises, such as livestock grazing and

oil and gas activities. In 2006, New Mexico’s base funding will continue to support work months associated with BLM staff participation in this vital effort.

• Western snowy plovers are a federally threatened species that once nested in at least 24

different locations along the Oregon coast. Eight nesting sites remain; three of these sites are in Coos County and BLM manages two of them. Since 1994, the BLM has restored over 300 acres of plover habitat. Specialists reported that the 2005 breeding season was the Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -108
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second best ever recorded with a total of 77 young fledged successfully. In 2006, Oregon

will use base funding to hire interpretative specialists to provide public outreach, monitor

nests, provide law enforcement, conduct predator control, and restore 150 acres of western snowy plover habitat.

BLM’s Conservation and Land Management Intern Program - The BLM’s Threatened and Endangered

Species Management program and the Institute of Plant Conservation have been collaborating on an intern program which has provided nearly 130 interns to six BLM State Offices and more than 40 BLM Field Offices over the past four years. A total of 822 work months

have been provided through these interns. This program

has cost-effectively provided BLM with intelligent and

energetic university graduates knowledgeable in the

latest technologies in conservation biology and other

related disciplines, while offering interns a diverse experience and excellent role models in natural resource management.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM generally met or exceeded all of its planned primary outputs in the Threatened and Endangered Species program with the exception of the number of acres terrestrial habitat monitored. These accomplishments are a function of key staff being redirected to focus on

proactive conservation work in support of the sage-grouse conservation strategy, and a high emphasis on providing support work to fuels treatments associated with the Healthy Forest

Restoration Act, energy development, and litigation defense. In 2005, the program focused on

restoring sagebrush steppe and prairie grassland ecosystems; addressing the backlog of ESA

Section 7 consultation on BLM Resource Management Plans; developing conservation and

recovery plans for ESA-listed species; and implementing actions within approved species

recovery or conservation plans. Field Offices completed 8,160,344 acres of inventory and

monitoring; 13,734 acres of vegetation treatments, assisted in the development of 30 recovery

plans, implemented over 853 individual conservation and recovery actions, and monitored about 4,638 individual populations of special status species.

Specific examples of projects that were completed using Threatened and Endangered Species Management funding include:

• The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska provides nesting habitat for the Stellar’s and

spectacled eider, which are federally listed threatened species. Alaska’s base funding was

used to support aerial surveys of eider populations and habitats on the Arctic Coastal Plain.

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This data is critical for the development of National Environmental Policy Act documents and

Section 7 ESA consultations related to oil and gas leasing sales.

• California used base funding in 2005 to implement recovery plans for federally listed species

within the National Landscape Conservation System's Carrizo Plain National Monument,

including the Kern primrose sphinx moth, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and giant kangaroo rat. Monitoring surveys are key components of recovery plans. In 2003, Hoover’s wooly star was de-listed, because monitoring activities increased the BLM’s knowledge of the plant’s distribution and abundance.

• Harrington beardtongue is a BLM Sensitive Species which occurs in five counties in Colorado. The BLM hopes to keep the plant from being federally listed by using base

funding to conduct inventory and monitoring studies. In addition to precluding the need to

list the species, plant surveys contribute to the Bureau’s ability to streamline the processing

of applications for permit to drill and right-of-way approvals.

• Jupiter Inlet Natural Area, Florida is managed by the Bureau’s Jackson Field Office. The

area supports 17 special status species, including four Federally-listed species: Florida scrub jay, gopher tortoise, four-petal pawpaw and the perforate lichen. Prescribed burns have been used to reduce fuel loads and improve wildlife habitat. Seven organizations have

contributed funding, expertise, and equipment. The Partnership received several awards:

the BLM Legacy of the Land and the BLM Four C’s award.

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THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Threatened & Endangered

Species - Percent of the plant/animal species listed or proposed for ESA listing achieving a stable or increasing trend in their resident populations. (BUR)2

Proposed Revision to: Recovery and conservation

plans and actions (number)

TBD No data N/A

Establish New

Baseline N/A N/A N/A

Habitat Restoration - Number

of acres restored or enhanced

to achieve habitat conditions

to support species

conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives. SP

9,000

acres 9,158

acres +158

acres 10,000acres +842

acres 150,000*acres +140,000acres

Habitat Restoration - Number

of stream/shoreline miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management

documents and program

objectives. SP

800

miles 1,015miles +215miles 1300miles +285

miles 150miles -1150**miles

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 2,535,000 4,122,141 +1,587,141 2,535,000 -1,587,141 2,535,000 0

Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans (number). 15 30 +15 15 -15 18 +3

Apply Shrub/Grassiand

Vegetation Treatments

(acres). 9,400 13,734 +4,334 9,400 -4,334 4,500 -4,900 Implement Species

Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 700 853 + 153 700 -153 824 +124

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat

(acres). 4,800,000 4,038,203 -761,797 4,800,000 +761,797 2,500,000 -2,300,000

Monitor Species Populations (number). 3,000 4,638 +1,638 3,000 -1638 2,700 -300

The Strategic Plan (SP) Performance Measures include contributions from subactivity 1110, 1120, and 1150.

*Multi year sage grouse projects funded in 2005, will have results counted in 2006 and 2007. "The Fishenes Program found that habitat miles made available through fish passage projects do not provide an accurate reflection of the physical habitat restored and reporting these numbers in aggregate confound performance data. The decrease is the result of reporting improvements, not a decrease in the amount offish habitat restoration conducted.

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Activity: Recreation Management

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/ -) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Wilderness Mgt $ 16,431 16,559 +282 -626 16,215 -344

FTE 145 141 -1 -2 138 -3 Recreation Resource Mgt $ 44,158 48,572 +757 -1,779 47,550 -1,022 FTE 408 407 -4 0 403 -4 Total Dollars $ 60,589 65,131 +1,039 -2,405 63,765 -1,366 FTE 553 548 -5 -2 541 -7 Activity Description

The Recreation Management activity supports the Recreation and Resource Protection mission

goals of the Department's 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 2007 Budget Justifications Areas that Promote Public Land Recreation Resource Opportunities

13 National Conservation Areas 13,998,895 acres Old Spanish 887 miles AK - Steese 1 ,208,624 acres AZ - Gila Box Riparian 22,905 acres

- Las Cienegas 41 ,972 acres 2 National Scenic Trails 608 miles

- San Pedro Riparian 56,400 acres Continental Divide 377 miles CA - California Desert 10,671,080 acres Pacific Crest 231 miles

- King Range 57,288 acres CO - Colorado Canyons 122,300 acres Other Congressional Designations

- Gunnison Gorge 62,844 acres 1 National Recreation Area:

ID - Snake River Birds of Prey 484,034 acres White Mountain, AK 998,702 acres NV - Black Rock Desert High Rock 1 Special Management Area: Canyon Emigrant Trail 799,165 acres Lake Todatonten, AK 37,459 acres

- Red Rock Canyon 195,819 acres 1 Headwaters Forest Reserve, CA. 7,472cres

- Sloan Canyon 48,438 acres 1 Steens Mountain Cooperative NM - El Malpais 227,100 acres Management and Protection Area

(Includes Conner and Blitzen Red

15 National Monuments 4,807,997 acres Band Trout Reserve), OR 428,156 acres AZ - Agua Fria 71 ,100 acres 1 National Outstanding Natural

- Grand Canyon-Parashant 808,724 acres Area, Yaquina Head, OR 1 00 acres

- Ironwood Forest 129,022 acres

- Sonoran Desert 486,603 acres Other Recreation Opportunities

- Vermilion Cliffs 279,568 acres 916 Areas of Critical Environmental Concern CA - California Coastal: 12,946,979 acres 883 acres along 840 miles of coastline 45 National Natural Landmarks 417,429 acres

- Carrizo Plain 204,107 acres 164 Research Natural Areas 323,350 acres

- Santa Rosa and San Jacinto 86,400 acres 55 National Back Country Byways 2,952 miles CO - Canyons of the Ancients 163,892 acres 31 National Recreation Trails 460 miles

ID - Craters of the Moon 274,800 acres 375 Special Recreation Management Areas MT - Pompeys Pillar 51 acres 263 National Register of Historic Places Sites

- Upper Missouri River Breaks 374,976 acres 4,177 contributing properties NM - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks 4,124 acres 22 National Historic Landmarks OR - Cascade-Siskiyou 52,947 acres 5 World Heritage Sites in Chacoan Outliers, NM

UT - Grand Staircase-Escalante 1,870,800 acres 3 Biosphere Reserves in the California Desert 2 Globally Important Bird Areas 56,500 acres 176 Wilderness Areas 7,226,114 acres 897 Recorded Caves and Cave Resource Systems

3,496 Recreation Sites (380 are fee sites) 609 Wilderness Study Areas 14,249,367 acres 510 Campgrounds

38 Wild and Scenic Rivers 2,052 miles

1,005,652 acres (20% of the national system) 10 National Historic Trails 4,877 miles (85% of the national system)

California El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Iditarod Lewis and Clark Mormon Pioneer Nez Perce Oregon Pony Express San Juan Bautista De Anza

1,391 miles 50 miles 418 miles 369 miles 213 miles 70 miles 656 miles 697 miles 116 miles

47 Recreation Cabins

121 Picnic areas

8 Long-term Visitor Areas in AZ and CA

87 Visitor Contact/Information Facilities and Centers 38 Watchable Wildlife Viewing Sites 154 Archaeologic or Historic Public Use Sites 362 Boat Ramps and Water Access Sites

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Activity: Recreation Management

Subactivity: Wilderness Management

Subactivity: Wilderness Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted ( +/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

S(000) 16,431 16,559 +282 -626 16,215 -344 FTE 145 141 -1 -2 138 -3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Wilderness Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -115

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -11

• Wilderness Management Program Reduction -500 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -626 -2 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Wilderness Management is $16,215,000 and 138 FTE, a net program decrease of $626,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Wilderness Management (-$500,000) - This request includes a $500,000 reduction from 2006

levels. The Wilderness program will implement this reduction by deferring $250,000 of wilderness-related cadastral surveying. The remainder will be absorbed through a variety of means, including reduced support for the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and the Aido Leopold Wilderness Research Institute. The reduction to the Carhart Center will be offset in the future by an increase in Internet-based training. The Wilderness program will also realize cost savings from reducing its involvement in revising Resource Management

Plans, deferring the monitoring of 450,000 acres of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

(WSAs), and deferring work on Wilderness Management Plans for newly designated Wilderness

Areas. The Wilderness program will focus its remaining funds on the highest-priority work on

Wilderness Areas and WSAs described below in the 2007 Performance Estimates.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$115,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$11,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers.

Total Performance Change -450,000 Acres of Wilderness/Wilderness Study Areas monitored A B C I D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact

of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

(acres).

18,950,000 18,950,000 -450,000 18,500,000 0 Column B the performance level expected to be achieved absent the program change (i.e., at the 2006

request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes); this would reflect for example, the impact of

prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts Column E: The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and beyond of ONLY

the requested program budget change, it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent outyear Program Overview

A component of BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System, the Wilderness program

protects 7.3 million acres of congressionally designated Wilderness Areas and 14.2 million acres of WSAs. These 177 Wilderness Areas and 608 WSAs are located throughout the Western States and Alaska. BLM administers Wilderness Areas and WSAs for the use and

enjoyment of the American people so that present and future generations can continue to enjoy these places unimpaired. Specifically, the agency manages Wilderness Areas and WSAs as

part of its multiple-use mandate, as these areas offer dispersed recreation opportunities,

livestock forage, diverse habitat for wildlife, clean air and water, and other benefits. Means and Strategies - The Wilderness program uses a variety of means to achieve its performance goals. States with significant Wilderness Area acreage and WSA acreage make

use of volunteers to assist with monitoring these areas, for example. It is also increasingly

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responsibilities. In addition, the Wilderness program is using improved, higher-resolution

satellite imagery to monitor Wilderness Areas and WSAs, which is less expensive than on-the- ground patrols. Long-Term Vision - The Wilderness program’s long-term goal is to maintain and improve BLM’s wilderness resource. Maintenance largely consists of regular monitoring of Wilderness Areas and WSAs, and this activity constitutes a major part of the program’s funds. Monitoring is critical in order to ensure that the program meets its fundamental long-term objective while

fulfilling the BLM’s multiple-use mission. Managing the wilderness resource usually consists

of a series of actions that change over time. For

the first three years after a Wilderness Area is designated, for example, BLM takes the initial steps needed to manage it, which include mapping the Area’s boundary, posting signs along the boundary, and providing short-term visitor services. Subsequent management involves acquiring in- holdings using donations and Land and Water

Conservation Fund monies, restoring Wilderness character where needed, and engaging in land use planning. In the long term, BLM monitors Wilderness Areas and WSAs and implements

Wilderness Management Plans. Strategic Plan - The Wilderness program supports the BLM's 2007-2009 Emphasis Areas by

improving and maintaining healthy watersheds, providing high-quality opportunities for dispersed recreation, and protecting cultural and heritage resources. With regard to dispersed

recreation, for example, Wilderness Areas and WSAs offer outstanding opportunities for solitude

or primitive types of recreation and provide general access to and enjoyment of natural and

cultural resources.

Wilderness Program Quick Fact BLM’s largest Wilderness Area is the 314,829-acre Black Rock Desert in Nevada, while the smallest is California’s Machesna Mountain, with only 120 acres.

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Wilderness Management Program - The

Wilderness program continues to focus on managing existing Wilderness Areas. By making use

of cost management data, the BLM directs funds more effectively to managing Wilderness Areas

Cost management data, for example, showed that certain States were continuing to fund work

that did not qualify as a “priority workload.” In response, in 2006, the Wilderness program

shifted approximately $300,000 to performing State Offices with newly designated Wilderness Areas to fund higher-priority work in these areas.

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The Wilderness program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the Department’s

Strategic Plan by protecting cultural and heritage resources and by improving the health of watersheds and landscapes. The program also supports the Recreation mission goal by

providing world-class recreation experiences, including access to natural and cultural resources.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

Performance Information - In 2007, BLM plans to:

• Monitor 18.5 million acres of Wilderness Areas and WSAs, which is 450,000 acres fewer

than planned in the 2006 President’s Budget.

• Increase processing and managing non-commerciai special recreation permits by 100

from 2006 due to an anticipated resurgence of interest in this type of permit.

• Increase acres of inventory for presence of invasive plants and/or noxious weeds by

32,766 over 2006 by instituting a consistent method of quantifying weed infestations.

In 2008, the Wilderness program will emphasize the monitoring of Wilderness Areas and WSAs

to address work deferred during 2007. The 2007 program will focus on the following priorities: Managing Designated Wilderness Areas: BLM’s

goal for wilderness stewardship is to protect the wilderness resource while allowing for appropriate uses. In 2007, major emphases in managing

Wilderness Areas will include restoring wilderness

character to damaged areas, identifying on-the- ground boundaries and supporting the acquisition

of in-hoidings from private donations, land exchanges, and from willing sellers using appropriations from the Land and Water

Conservation Fund. Much of the acquisition work

will focus on high-priority areas in California and

Arizona.

Did You Know? One of BLM’s newest Wilderness

Areas, the Ojito Wilderness in New

Mexico, contains rich paleontological resources that include a skeleton of the dinosaur Seismosaurus, the largest animal ever to have lived.

In Albuquerque’s New Mexico Museum

of Natural History, a full-size, mounted

replica of “Seismo,” Ojito’s wilderness specimen, is the centerpiece of the museum’s Jurassic Hail. Managing Wilderness Study Areas: BLM continues to spend a large portion of its Wilderness program funds on WSAs. The 14.2 million acres of WSAs — nearly twice the acreage of BLM’s

designated Wilderness Areas — await Congress’ decision either to designate these areas as Wilderness or release them for non-Wilderness uses. In 2007, the BLM will continue to partner

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management will continue to focus on improving signs along WSA boundaries, completing or updating Off-Highway Vehicle designations through land use plans, and providing the public with current information on WSAs in collaboration with the BLM’s Recreation Resource Management program.

Land Use Planning: In 2007, BLM will continue to provide information on Wilderness Areas

and WSAs to support land use plans. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

Performance Information - In 2006, BLM plans to:

• Decrease processing and managing non-commercial special recreation permits by 1 ,552 from 2005 due to annual variations in the demand for such permits. The 2005 demand

for special recreation permits was exceptionally high. Demand for these permits, moreover, varies widely depending on uncontrollable factors such as weather.

• Decrease the number of acres monitored in Wilderness Areas and WSAs by 47,104

acres from 2005 due to a shift in management priorities.

• Decrease the number of acres inventoried for presence of invasive plants and/or noxious weeds by 521,494 from 2005 by instituting a consistent method of quantifying weed

infestations. The Wilderness program’s primary performance measure — the percentage of designated

wilderness achieving wilderness character objectives as specified by statute — assesses how much of the Bureau’s total wilderness acreage (over 7.3 million acres in 2006) meets the standards established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. BLM will monitor all 177 Wilderness Areas

regularly to evaluate the percentage of Wilderness Areas achieving wilderness

character objectives as specified by

statute. Expressed as a percentage, BLM has set an 2006 target that 85

percent of its acres of Wilderness Areas

will meet wilderness character

objectives. The number of acres that achieve this

Artist’s rendering of the Seismosaurus specimen

found in what is now the Ojito Wilderness Area.

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Ecological changes such as a noxious weed infestation occurring after a catastrophic wildfire can have a large-scale impact that reduces the number of acres meeting wilderness character

objectives. BLM also periodically re-checks its wilderness acreage using Geographic

Information Systems, so the total acreage figure of the Wilderness program is routinely adjusted

to reflect this improved accuracy.

In 2006, the Wilderness program is focusing on the following priorities: Managing Designated Wilderness Areas - The Wilderness program will continue to manage

designated Wilderness Areas with an emphasis on developing and implementing Wilderness Management Plans for the 14 Wilderness Areas designated in 2005. The 2006 target for this performance measure (85 percent) represents a seven percent drop from the 2005 actual figure (92 percent). This 92 percent figure is likely an anomaly since 2005

funding levels for management were flat. Moreover, the increase in the number of acres meeting wilderness character objectives could not be attributed to widespread changes on the ground in BLM’s Wilderness Areas.

Rather, the seven-point increase can be explained by the designation of 14 new Wilderness Areas in 2005. The addition of these new areas to the Wilderness program had two effects:

first, it caused the wilderness performance measure’s denominator to increase by over 700,000

acres. More significantly, some of the Field Offices assuming management responsibilities for these newly designated areas inconsistently applied the performance measure criteria. BLM

managers with no previous wilderness management experience had to make subjective determinations as to how many acres within these new Wilderness Areas met the standard, and

in some cases, inconsistent interpretations of the measure’s criteria led to the unexpectedly high 92% figure. The Bureau will continue to provide training to ensure that a consistent standard is applied to this measure. In 2007 and beyond, it is expected that the percentage of acres

achieving wilderness character objectives will return to the 2006 target level (85%). The performance measure’s denominator will change again in 2006 with the addition of an

11,176-acre Wilderness Area designated on October 26, 2005. It is expected that the denominator will continue to change as Congress designates subsequent Wilderness Areas or makes changes to existing wilderness. BLM will continue to monitor Wilderness Areas to reduce or eliminate unauthorized vehicle use and install vehicle barriers where needed. BLM will review hundreds of proposed actions annually to ensure compliance with Wilderness designations while protecting valid existing

rights. Proposals for new uses within Wilderness Areas will be evaluated to minimize impacts to wilderness character, and BLM will continue to notify the public of all proposed actions within Wilderness Areas.

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The following is an example of managing designated Wilderness:

• In early 2006, BLM completed work with a willing seller to acquire 749 acres of private in-holdings within southern Nevada’s Lime Canyon Wilderness. In doing so, BLM

eliminated the potential for conflict and increased the Wilderness Area to 23,982 acres. With the completion of this acquisition, no in-holdings remain within any Wilderness Area

under the jurisdiction of the Las Vegas Field Office. Managing Wilderness Study Areas - During 2006, BLM will continue to monitor WSAs for unauthorized uses and will continue to use its partners and volunteers to perform additional monitoring. In addition, BLM will evaluate new proposals for authorized uses within WSAs to ensure that the wilderness character of these areas is not impaired. The following is an example of a project

in this category:

• BLM plans to complete and open a foot bridge across the Gunnison River in Colorado into the Dominguez WSA at a point where a private, condemned

bridge is being used illegally to access the area. Replacing the

existing bridge will resolve a

serious safety and trespass

issue. Once the new bridge is opened, BLM will initiate a

monitoring plan to ensure that improved access to the WSA

does not result in the area’s impairment.

Nevada’s Lime Canyon Wilderness Area, where BLM purchased critical private in-holdings. Acquiring in-holdings facilitates management of

public land for present and future users.

Wilderness Legislation and Land Use Planning - In 2006, the Wilderness program will continue to provide information on the wilderness resource to support land use plans. The following is an example of a project in this category:

• During 2006, Nevada’s Black Rock National Conservation Area (NCA) Wilderness staff plans to continue its efforts to remove tamarisk, reclaim roads, and remove other

intrusions from designated Wilderness Areas within the NCA. Wilderness staff will also prepare a Wilderness Management Plan for all 10 of the NCA’s Wilderness Areas. BLM

drafted a pre-plan in 2005 and began public scoping in January 2006. Because the plan

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will cover 10 Wilderness Areas and 752,000 acres of Wilderness, BLM does not expect

to complete it in 2006 but will make significant progress. 9

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

The Wilderness program met all but two of its 2005 targets. The exception occurred in preparing Wilderness plans and other related plans. The program’s major accomplishments and the reason for not meeting two of its output goals are as follows:

• BLM exceeded its performance measure for the percent of acres of designated

wilderness achieving wilderness character objectives because the 14 new Wilderness Areas designated in 2005 led to a lack of consistency in measuring how many acres met the standard. The program surpassed by six percent its 2005 goal of having 85

percent of designated Wilderness achieving Wilderness character objectives as

specified by statute. As shown in the Performance Table, it is anticipated that the 2006

performance will return to the level of previous years as managers with new Wilderness Area responsibilities become more familiar with the measure.

• The per-acre cost of managing Wilderness Areas and WSAs is rising (as noted in the Performance Table) due to rising labor costs. Monitoring (which is mostly labor) makes

up the bulk of the cost of managing Wilderness and WSAs. For example, in 2005, it cost

$.51 per acre to monitor Wilderness and WSAs. In 2006, that figure increases to $.54

per acre.

• In 2005, BLM planned to monitor 18 million acres of Wilderness Areas and WSAs and

completed over 18.9 million acres, as noted in the Performance Table. BLM was able to exceed the number of acres monitored in 2005 by relying on volunteers.

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• BLM exceeded the 2005 goal of processing and managing 5,450 non-commercial

Special Recreation Permits due to increased demands for these permits and the

efficiencies gained by providing these permits via the Internet (as noted in the Performance Table). The actual figure was 6,452.

• BLM did not meet its goal in preparing six Wilderness/Wild & Scenic River/National

Trail/Cultural activity plans because one State was not able to complete two plans during 2005. Both plans had to be postponed because of staff vacancies but will be completed

in 2006.

A closed vehicle trail in Arizona’s Mount Nutt Reclamation completed on the trail in Mount

Wilderness before reclamation work occurred. Nutt Wilderness Area.

• BLM exceeded its goal for inventorying invasive plants or weeds in Wilderness Areas

and WSAs because of a lack of consistency in measuring the extent of weed

infestations. In California, a small number of field staff used an incorrect method to count acres affected by invasive weeds. Instead of identifying acres of actual weed

infestations, all acres in a watershed where weed problems occurred were counted. This

led the BLM to inventory nearly four times as many acres (613,728) as the 2005 target (161,344 acres). Applying a consistent, accurate standard will correct this. Managing Designated Wilderness Areas - In 2005, the Wilderness program launched a major effort to support initial management of 14 new Wilderness Areas designated in Lincoln County, Nevada. The program also continued to develop and began to implement plans for the 12 Wilderness Areas designated in 2003. The other major emphasis areas in the Wilderness program — managing WSAs and completing assessments or evaluations to document

wilderness characteristics identified by the public through the land use plan scoping process —

also continue to be a significant workload. Specific accomplishments include:

• In the California Desert District, BLM partnered with the Student Conservation

Association and State of California Parks to complete the last 20 percent of restoration

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restoration projects create visual barriers and accelerate the rate of natural re-vegetation

in wilderness. This productive partnership will continue to focus on monitoring and

maintaining these sites to ensure the effectiveness of the barriers in the future. On National Public Lands Day 2005, BLM Arizona completed reclamation projects in the Mount

Tipton Wilderness, Wabayuma Peak Wilderness, and Mount Nutt Wilderness with volunteers and workers from the Mohave County Probation Department. Also with volunteer help, the

office maintained vehicle barriers in the Mount Nutt Wilderness and repaired two vehicle barriers

at Aubrey Peak Wilderness damaged by winter flooding.

New mountain bike trail recently constructed outside the Wilderness Study Area in California's King Range National Conservation Area.

Managing Wilderness Study Areas - In 2005, the Wilderness program continued to monitor WSAs for unauthorized uses, completing much of this work through

collaboration and cooperation with BLM partners and

volunteers. Specific accomplishments include: BLM in Colorado used volunteers almost exclusively to monitor three WSAs in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. In the Beaver Creek WSA near Colorado Springs, BLM began work

using volunteers to re-route a trail in a riparian area that was

eroding.

• In 2005, BLM California finalized the King Range

Resource Management Plan (RMP), which completed

route designation for the entire King Range NCA. As a

result, hiking trails in two WSAs that lie within the NCA

now allow foot and equestrian use only. The RMP also

identified areas where new mountain bike trails could be built outside the WSAs. With the help of volunteers, BLM has already built about five miles of new bike

trails outside the WSAs that have significantly reduced

unauthorized mountain bike use on hiking trails within those WSAs. Land Use Planning - BLM continued to support planning by providing guidance and support to land use plans and by identifying wilderness characteristics. Specific accomplishments include:

• In September 2005, the Nevada State Director approved a Wilderness Management

Plan for the South McCullough Wilderness and Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness. Located near Las Vegas — one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States —

these two Wilderness Areas protect valuable resources for the use and enjoyment of the

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public. The plan designates hiking and horseback trails, establishes standards to manage recreation activity, and provides direction on several other management issues.

• BLM completed the Upper Burro Creek Wilderness Management Plan, which improves management of western Arizona’s Upper Burro Creek Wilderness Area by allowing for

visitor use and describing how activities such as grazing and mining may occur.

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WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Special Management Areas

- Percent of Special Management Areas

meeting their heritage resource objectives under

the authorizing legislation (SP: PEM.3.005)

73%

312/427 71%349/ 491 -2% 59%

629/ 1060 -12% 59%

629/1060 0%

Wilderness - Percent of acres of designated

wilderness achieving wilderness character

objectives as specified by

statute (SP: PIM.3.02.001)

86%

6,226,558/ 7,240,185 92%

6,626,839/ 7,240,063 +6%

85%

6,154,157/ 7,240,185 -7% 85%

6,163,657/

7,251,361 0

COST: (MD) Monitor Wilderness and Wilderness

Study Areas (acres) N/A

$9,694,770

.00051 /acre N/A

$10,233,000

. 00054/acre $538,230

.00003 $10,545,000

.00057/acre $312,000.00003

Prepare Wildemess/WSR/NSHT/

Cultural Activity Plans

(number).

6 4 -2 9 +5 9 0

Process and Manage Non

Commercial Special Recreation Permits

(number). 5,450 6,452 + 1,002 4,900 -1,552 5,000 +100

Monitor Wilderness and

Wilderness Study Areas

(acres). 18,000,000 18,997,104 +997,104 18,950,000 -47,104 18,500,000 -450,000

Inventory for Presence of Invasive Plants and/or Noxious Weeds (acres). 161,344 613,728 +452,384 92,234 -521,494 125,000 +32,766

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Activity: Recreation Management

Subactivity: Recreation Resource Management

Subact vity: Recreation Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 44,158 48,572 +757 -1,779 47,550 -1,022 FTE 408 407 -4 0 403 -4 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Recreation Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -246

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -55

• Undaunted Stewardship -985

• San Jacinto/Santa Rosa Implementation -493 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,779 0 The 2007 budget request for Recreation Resource Management is $47,550,000 and 403 FTE, a

net program decrease of $1 ,779,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Undaunted Stewardship (-$985,000) - In 2006, Congress provided $985,000 to an

organization called Undaunted Stewardship to provide grants to local groups that operate along

the Lewis and Clark trail, to protect cultural sites, and to evaluate easement alternatives. These

groups perform this work on private land in Montana. These local groups also use the funds for a stewardship certification program. This reduction will allow BLM to focus on other higher

priority needs for BLM-managed public lands. In 2007, BLM will continue to use base funds for the highest priority public land needs within the BLM’s Lewis and Clark six-year project plan. San Jacinto/Santa Rosa Implementation (-$493,000) - In 2006, Congress provided $493,000

for implementing the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument’s newly completed Resource Management Plan (RMP). In 2006, the funding is being used for:

. Continued development of an oral history;

. Initiation of a cultural resources trail inventory;

. Initiation of a cultural resources management plan for the monument;

. Cultural resources site stewardship program;

. Conducting fuels reduction projects associated with the Monument/urban interface;

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. Treating non-native tamarisk and foundation grass in cooperation with the local Resource Conservation District;

. Initiation of an on-ground identification of the National Monument boundary and Monument involving multiple jurisdictions;

. Development and installation of trailhead kiosks;

. Public safety enhancements at the National Monument Visitor Center, including parking lot lighting;

. Cooperative bighorn sheep population monitoring program in conjunction with the Bighorn Institute, including participation by a BLM graduate co-op student. Funds

would largely be provided as a grant in support of activities relating to Peninsular

bighorn sheep recovery, as well as enhanced visitor services with a focus on bighorn sheep education and interpretation. The reduction will allow BLM to focus future efforts to BLM higher priorities. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$246,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$55,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

Recreation is one of four primary mission areas in the Department and Bureau’s strategic plan. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program is a broad and complex program that actually encompasses over a dozen distinct and separate programs each requiring their own suite of guidance, policy and budget. Under the umbrella of the recreation program, the following is included:

• Recreation planning and visitor use monitoring;

• Fees, permits, commercial and special uses, concessions management;

• Trails and rivers, OHV and travel management;

• Visual Resource Management, Scenic Byways and transportation enhancements;

• Visitor services, information, interpretation and stewardship education;

• Visitor health, safety and accessibility;

• Facility operation and maintenance;

• Cave and karst management; and,

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• Recreation and community partnerships, tourism and marketing. Over the last decade, the program has continued to expand and

diversify to meet the burgeoning public demand for outdoor

recreation as dramatic population growth occurs throughout the West and as technological advances have created a wide array

of recreation opportunities and activities. Long-Term Vision - The Recreation Resource Management

program is critical to the BLM mission and meeting increasing expectations of the visiting public and communities. The BLM’s

long term (5-10 years) Recreation Resource Management

program emphasizes:

Providing Opportunities for Dispersed Recreation - BLM

manages a staggering diversity of traditional outdoor recreation

activities. BLM’s challenge is to evaluate and provide a very broad range of opportunities that include the traditional suite of outdoor activities, as well as an ever expanding set of motorized, mechanized, extreme and adventure activities from

rocket launching to base jumping to rock crawling. Sustaining the Diversity and Health of Regional Economies - Nearly 4,000 communities and many urban centers in the West depend on BLM Public Lands for recreation activities. Over 58 million Americans and international visitors visit and use BLM lands annually. These

recreation activities are a major contributor to the quality of life and economic vitality of thousands of communities. In the Western States, Recreation and Tourism is one of the top three economic industries and the quality of recreation experiences that flow from public lands

is integral to maintaining the economic health and diversity of the West. Implementing Comprehensive Travel Management - BLM’s most pressing challenge is comprehensively managing

travel, off highway vehicles (OHVs), and

public access in the West. Technological advances in modes of transportation, combined with the explosion of growth in OHV use, have created a critical public land management issue. Prescribing and managing a rational network of roads and

trails on 261 million acres of land is a complex

task, requiring extensive public involvement, resource assessment, inter-programmatic

coordination and active management.

Technical advances in motorized vehicles have greatly increased demand for OHV opportunities and created many new vehicles.

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Maintaining the character of the landscape - The Bureau’s Recreation Resources Management program is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the character, visual quality and integrity of open space and dispersed outdoor recreation opportunities recognized by Congress and the American public. This includes Congressionally designated rivers, historic and scenic trails, monuments and conservation areas -- many of which provide outstanding

recreation opportunities in a variety of landscape settings. Public land visitors are attracted to what has been characterized as “the remnants of the American Frontier”. BLM prioritizes and

focuses on providing dispersed recreation in a multiple-use context while maintaining and

protecting other resources. Support for Energy - The Recreation Resource Management Program provides technical assistance to Field and State Offices for implementing the Energy Policy Act by helping develop

design techniques and training that will encourage environmentally sound and visually sensitive energy development. The program also provides leadership in comprehensive travel and

transportation management efforts to meet public access needs and complete travel management plans as part of land use planning. Specialists conduct inventories, assessments

and studies to ensure that recreation settings and visual considerations are included in lease

stipulations and conditions of approval and that resource objectives are met during project development. Specialists provide the framework of policy and data needed by local managers

to assess and monitor the social and economic impacts of energy development. The Program

has partnered with the Fluid Minerals Group to develop and train internal staff and industry in design techniques that minimize the impacts of energy development, e.g. delivery of a satellite broadcast and field guide to implement the use of best management practices and the revision

of BLM’s Standard Environmental Color Chart to facilitate mitigation through appropriate color choice of new energy-related facilities. The Recreation Management Program is significantly involved at a national level in providing programmatic and technical oversight in the development of the Wind Energy EIS and in coordinating with Washington Office GIS specialists

to develop a national VRM spatial data layer to support drafting of the Energy Corridor EIS and

Oil Shale- Tar Sands EIS. Ensuring public health, safety and accessibility The recreation program provides for the

daily and routine operations and maintenance of over 3,500 recreation facilities including campgrounds, picnic areas, over 20 new major interpretive centers and 15,733 miles of trails to meet demand and protect resources. BLM has made accessibility a priority to improve and

provide opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Bureau’s accumulated deferred maintenance for these facilities and trails currently totals approximately $147.3 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 $15.8 million. Managing for benefits and promoting sound business practices - The recreation program

is continuously implementing new business practices to efficiently and cost effectively facilitate

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications commercial recreation opportunities and provide needed venues for special events while improving customer service and value for fees paid. The recreation program is implementing a complementary suite of strategies designed to maximize existing resources, recover costs, support communities, encourage small businessfriendly practices and streamline permitting processes. BLM is implementing a concessions

reform that will further involve the private sector in providing recreation opportunities and

evaluating the work force to determine which services can more efficiently be provided by the

private sector. BLM also is implementing a benefits-based management framework that works

collaboratively with other visitor service providers to seek service delivery efficiencies, and cost

effective partnership or commercial opportunities within a regional context. Developing a fair, equitable and accountable fee program - BLM is implementing the Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004. Ongoing efforts include implementing and managing a fee program that allows

for direct public oversight and improved internal accounting. The program policy is to only charge fees

for specific amenities or services allowing benefiting users to share the cost of providing recreation facilities and services. BLM is also broadening the use of the

internet to allow for efficient on line transactions, improved customer service and distribution of recreation

information. BLM is also working with cooperating agencies and local counties in the implementation of the fee program. Creating partnerships, leveraging resources and

promoting stewardship - The recreation program is a

leader in developing and sustaining partnerships. The

recreation program successfully leverages resources

through a variety of challenge cost-share and volunteer programs. In many cases BLM sees a 3 or 4 to 1 leverage or match from the private and non-profit or other governmental sector for its initial investment,

significantly increasing the program’s productivity and expanding its services. Monitoring recreation use and resource condition- The recreation program has launched a major effort to develop a scientifically defensible monitoring program to assess recreation impacts, use patterns, use levels, and visitor satisfaction. Sound and reliable social science and economic data is needed on which base land use planning decisions and assess effects and

social and economic benefits of management actions. Critical Factors - The recreation program’s ability to achieve outcomes is directly affected by

external factors including economic conditions and other program dependencies. These

As awareness of the values of recreation increase in the American eye, BLM land managers and planners must collaboratively strategize on how to balance multiple-use on

public lands.

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lodging). Economic conditions directly impact the number of visitors or the types of recreation opportunities in which they participate. Means and Strategies - The Recreation Program follows its Workplan Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services in support of the Department’s Strategic Plan. This document serves as a corporate commitment which will deliver benefits to the American people and their communities and reflects a distinct shift to benefits-based management. Instead of focusing simply on

recreation activities management objectives will focus on shared outcomes to maximize specific

individual, social, environmental, and economic benefits as well as the collaboration with

partners, businesses, communities and other service providers to seek efficiencies, cost savings and shared management responsibilities. BLM will use the NTC, NSTC, customer

surveys, internal evaluations, audits, training opportunities, and the iatest tools--website, GIS, GPS, geocaching, RMIS, ADMS, interagency technology centers, and other relevant databases

to stay abreast of current recreation trends and technologies. Other Funding Resources - The BLM’s recreation program is dependent upon and must

coordinate with other programs internal to the BLM. The Recreation program must coordinate

with:

. The Fee Program, where the recreation program collects about $13 million in fees for the use of recreation amenities, special permits and commercial uses;

. The National Landscape Conservation System, where the recreation program funds over

half of the NLCS units budget, and more than half of the staff are recreation planners, park rangers or visitor or interpretive staff;

. Resource Protection, law enforcement, facilities, transportation and lands programs;

. The Challenge Cost Share program, which implements projects in areas including

recreation. Partners provide at least one half of the funding for each project.

Leveraging Dollars with Challenge Cost Share Funds

• The Recreation program is working to leverage resources and expand capability to address

increasing OHV management costs through the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program.

• FY 2007 CCS program funding will target OHV and travel management to foster and sustain partnerships for OHV management projects. By working with interested organizatons in collaborative partnerships, BLM can leverage its funding at more than a 3 or 4 to one ratio.

Strategic Plans - Recreation is one of the Department’s four primary mission areas in the Department’s Strategy Plan in meeting public demand for outdoor recreation, supporting communities, diversifying healthy economies and improving the quality of life for millions of Americans. The BLM support is key to this mission and achieving the Department’s goals in providing opportunities to the public for environmentally-responsible recreation. Recreation is

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leasing activities needing consultation on:

• Travel and transportation management,

• Visual and environmental resource assessment, and Socio-economic benefit assessment.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

Performance Information - In 2007, the program plans to meet or exceed the planned 2006

accomplishments, with the exception of inventorying for recreational resources. The program

will be decreasing the amount of acres inventoried for recreational resources by 92 percent. This is because in 2006, Alaska inventoried their acreage as one-time effort in support of their land use planning efforts and will not need to repeat this work in 2007. The focus of the program for 2007 will be to:

• Conduct Travel Management Planning - The BLM plans to initiate development and/or complete approximately 67 travel management plans during 2007. Priority will be given to the preparation of Travel Management Plans that implement decisions made in recently completed Time Sensitive Plans. These travel management plans will identify and designate roads and trails for motorized users to access public lands.

• Implement Travel Management Plan - Upon completion of the travel management route designation process, implementation of plans will begin and require such workloads as

rerouting, removing, rehabilitating specific roads and trails, establishing consistent mapping

standards for the GIS database, developing interagency signing standards, and mitigating impacts to natural and cultural resources. BLM expects to begin implementation on about 50 travel management and special recreation management areas (SRMAs) in 2007.

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• Implement Recreation Permits and Fees - In 2007, the BLM will enhance dispersed

recreation management through recreation business practices by delivering consistent permit and fee policies, information, and guidance reflecting the new fee legislation. Recreation revenues will continue to be returned to recreation sites to enhance recreation

opportunities.

. Enhance Partnerships and Promote Stewardship - Ongoing partnerships with many

national and regional recreation interest groups, non-profit organizations and local communities have enhanced the BLM’s ability to leverage resources and manage resources

at the Field, State, and National level. Promoting stewardship and improving public information - BLM will coordinate and partner with external organizations and internal programs to improve delivery of real time information through web site development and

provide stewardship ethics information to visitors of the public lands.

Use of Performance and Cost Data in the Recreation Resource Management Program A strategic planning effort to improve dispersed recreation opportunities and establish budget emphasis areas has been most helpful to the BLM. The BLM has utilized specific criteria including recreation dependent counties, proximity to gateway communities and public lands

within an hour drive of a metropolitan area of 50,000 or more people to help us to allocate recreation funding. The identification of priority recreation workload planning emphasis areas has allowed the BLM

to focus the use of funding for priority recreation work and enabled the BLM to serve a greater number of customers and visitors Five states with two to five planning areas per state were

identified by the BLM as budget emphasis areas with the goal of improving dispersed recreation

opportunities The BLM continues to analyze and compare visitor use, visitor satisfaction and other workload

factors between states to increase productivity and shift resources to states that have higher

public demand for improving dispersed recreation opportunities. 2006 Planned Program Performance

• Increasing the number of on-line recreation transactions supported by DOI by 25 percent over 2005. Mandatory internet shutdown in 2005 caused a decrease in the number of online reservations. The increase in 2006 is due to resumed and expanded Internet access

Bureau-wide.

. Providing 38 percent (5,577 compared to 3,483) more outreach through interpretive and

environmental education than in 2005, due to a change of definition that now includes

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interpretive programs. There will also be a slight increase in the number of interpretive products produced.

• Inventorying 92 percent more recreation resources (84,485,091 acres) in 2006 than in 2005. This large increase is due to Alaska’s plan to conduct recreation resource inventories on most of the land they manage in support of land use planning efforts.

• Assessing 39 percent (16,261 miles compared to 22,534 miles) less linear recreation resources. This decrease reflects normal variations in this workload as these inventories are conducted on an as needed basis in support of land use planning efforts and are not repeated every year. 2006 Projects -

• Preparing Policy on Comprehensive Travel and Transportation Management - The BLM will prepare national policy guidance for > Conducting and improving consistency of comprehensive travel management

planning; > Designating roads and trails within an interdisciplinary framework;

> Increasing enforcement of these designations. > Implementing travel management decisions procedures including providing

visitor services and information; > Implementing stewardship education programs; and, BLM will also evaluate and assess OHV

monitoring protocols and develop monitoring program guidance. Field Offices will designate OHV use areas as resource management plans are prepared or revised and designate roads and trails within limited use areas.

• Establishing Benefits-Based Management

- The BLM intends to establish policies and emphasize training that will accelerate BLM's

transition to a Bureau-wide, businessoriented, benefits-based management

framework. This recreation management

transition will emphasize collaborative and cooperative management of resources with other

providers to meet shared economic, social and environmental concerns, especially personal, economic and community beneficial outcomes.

• Implementing the BLM’s Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services Workplan - The

2006 Workplan focus will be to be responsive to critical issues facing recreation use on the

BLM’s Recreation Program’s 2005 Quick Facts

• During 2005, the Recreation Resources Management program achieved a 91%

satisfaction rate for the quality of the

recreation experience.

• 21 % of recreation areas had associated community partnerships.

• The number of visitors served by

interpretive programs was 11,751.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications public lands and to identify actions supported by partners and constituents that should be

taken to help achieve recreation management objectives.

• Implementing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) - The BLM,

along with Recreation Resource Advisory Councils and the Interagency Fee Council, will focus on accountability for fees collected including updating the biennial brochure, developing and deploying an America the Beautiful Pass, completing the Federal Register

Notice to implement the Act for the BLM, and providing a technical program review.

• Conducting Assessments of Recreation Sites - The BLM is conducting a Bureau-wide

condition assessment of recreation sites in 2006 to include recreation sites, facilities and

trails.

• implementing Concessions Reform - The Recreation program will continue to manage

the concessions reform project in 2006

including the development of an implementation

strategy for the audit recommendations. 2005 Program Performance

Accomplishments

Performance Information - In 2005, the BLM met

two of six planned accomplishments in the Recreation Resource Management program. The BLM did not achieve planned accomplishments in four performance areas because of external

internet access difficulties, and the redefining of several recreation performance measures and

associated formulas used for measuring

performance. The percentage of universally accessible facilities performance measure was not met because the number of deficiencies identified has been

outpacing the number of corrections made,

effectively keeping the percentage number of accessible sites from increasing dramatically. The program:

• Prepared or revised 64 recreation activity plans, an increase of 12 over the 2004 number of 52.

• Performed 34 Recreation Fee Deferred Maintenance units, up from 27 in 2004.

OHV Management Success

in California in 2005

• The BLM's Bishop Field Office Off- Highway Vehicle (OHV) program is one of the best in California, as acknowledged by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, environmental groups and OHV

organizations. The Bishop Field Office

is an example of what has become common practice in many field offices throughout the BLM.

• The office took a landscape and

cooperative management approach to travel management, by working with

regional partners to design travel networks and provide a coordinated

delivery of services and facilities.

• Through state, local and non-profit partners, as well as extensive use of volunteers, the office has cost

effectively produced brochures and

travel guides, maintained roads, rebuilt bridges, rehabilitated access routes, and managed visitor use to implement

land use plan decisions.

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• Evaluated 2,367 miles of designated rivers and trails, up from 2,000 miles in 2004. 2005 Projects -

• DOI/BLM Strategic Plan Implementation: The BLM continues to implement its 5-year

national recreation and visitor services strategy.

• OHV, Trails and Travel Management: The BLM implemented actions contained in the BLM’s National Management Strategy on Motorized OHV Use which promotes

environmentally-sound motorized OHV use and initiates new planning guidance, monitoring, education and stewardship partnerships, and increased funding commitments for OHV

management.

• Planning: In 2005, the BLM developed a new section for the Land Use Planning Handbook

on comprehensive trails and travel management and updated the recreation management

section for critical growth in recreation and demand for public land access.

• Monitoring and Performance: In coordination with OMB, the BLM completely revised and

improved BLM’s recreation customer survey process and improved the validity and reliability of the analysis and reports.

. Partnerships: The BLM continued to expand partnerships and their effectiveness by working with the American Recreation Coalition to host a Partners Outdoors conference and

the Western States Tourism Policy Councils to host a National Public Lands Recreation Forum 2005 with national level interest groups and organizations.

• Regulations: Issued new guidance for Special Recreation Permits and Recreation Use

Permits addressing “Recreation Permit Administration" to provide better customer service, improve small business support, reduce administrative paperwork, and provide consistency

in regulation and law enforcement on public lands.

• Fees and Concessions: The BLM received legislative authority to continue its recreation user fee program with passage of the 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), and developed and issued interim guidance to implement the legislation.

. Workforce: The BLM initiated a program-wide competitive sourcing feasibility analysis to meet the Bureau’s obligations for Fair Act inventory workforce assessment under OMB

requirements for A-76.

. Accessibility: BLM completed dozens of projects to improve accessibility at recreation sites using fee and deferred maintenance funding.

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• Scenic Byways and Visual Resources: The BLM manages hundreds of miles and dozens Q

of Scenic and Backcountry Byways. In 2005, BLM coordinated more than $800,000 worth

of road and recreation related enhancement projects as part of the BLM’s eligibility within the transportation bill (SAFETEA -LU).

• Tourism and Gateway Community Service: The BLM initiated an MOU with the Outdoor

Industry Foundation to promote the Administration’s Healthier Americans Initiative with the “Get Fit With US" Project”. Interpretation and Stewardship: The BLM completed a survey and assessment of visitor center cost of operations and initiated the development of guidance and recommendations for cost efficient design and management and conducted a visitor center managers training course.

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RECREATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Satisfaction with the quality of experience (SP: REM. 1.002) 94% 91% -3% 92% +1% 92% 0%

Number of acres made

available for recreation through management

actions and partnerships

(SP: RIM. 1.01. 001) 260M 260M 0% 260M 0% 260M 0%

Number of river and

shoreline miles made

available for recreation through management

actions and partnerships

(SP: RIM. 1.01 .002)

14,500 14,500 0% 14,500 0% 14,500 0%

Percent of universally accessible facilities in relation to the total number

of recreation areas (SP: RIM. 1.01 .003)

9%

700/ 7,770 7%

35.7/512 -2% 10% +3% 7% -3%

Number of on-line recreation transactions supported by DOI (SP: RIM.1. 02.001)

13,000

transactions 8,000

transactions -5,000 13,500 +5,500 14,000 +500

Percent of recreation areas

with community

partnerships (SP: RIM.1. 03.001) 21%

818/3,894 21%

818/3,894 0% 24%

934/ 3,894 +3% 25%

975/ 3,894 +1%

Number of individuals using an interagency pass (SP: RIM. 1.03.002) 11,000 10,735 -265 10,700 -35 10,700 0%

Number of visitors served

by facilitated programs (SP: RIM. 1.05. 001) 13,000,000 13,397,902 +397,902 12,000,000 -1,397,902 12,000,000 0

Customer satisfaction with value for fee paid (SP: REM.2.001) 85% 85% 0% 88% +3% 90% +2%

Percent of concession

activities with performance- based contracts (SP: RIM.2. 01. 001)

0%

0/ 19 0%

0/ 19 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications RECREATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Facilities Condition : Percent of facilities are in fair to good condition as measured by the Facilities Asset Management System

(FAMS). (SP)

No Data Reported No Data

Reported NA

Baseline to be

Established NA TBD TBD

Cost per visitor at development and

recreational fee demonstration sites (SP: RIM.2. 02. 002)

$7.00 $7.24 +$0.24 $7.00 -$0.24 $7.00 0%

Provide Outreach Through

Interpretation and

Environmental Education (number) (unit of measure

changed in 2004)

2,777 3,483 +706 5,577 +2,094 5,800 +223

Inventory Recreation Resources (acres). 7,873,924 7,674,125 -199,799 92,159,216 +84,485,091 7,500,000 84,659,216 Assess Linear Recreation Resources (miles). 20,943 22,534 +1,591 16,261 -6,273 15,000 -1,261 Evaluate Recreation Areas

(acres). 6,845,887 6,934,674 +88,787 8,238,004 +1,303,330 8,239,000 +996

Strategic Plan Performance Measures contain values from the Western Oregon O&C Recreation Management program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Energy and Minerals Management

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/ -) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

inc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Oil and Gas Mgt $ 87,360 88,962 +1,501 +24,845 115,308 +26,346

FTE 839 827 -9 +74 892 +65

Coal Mgt $ 9,311 9,159 +169 -82 9,246 +87

FTE 79 77 -1 0 76 -1 Other Mineral Resources Mgt $ 9,960 10,036 +190 -75 10,151 +115

FTE 91 89 -1 0 88 -1 Total Dollars $ 106,631 108,157 +1,860 +24,688 134,705 +26,548

FTE 1,009 993 -11 +74 1,056 +63 Activity Description

Energy and mineral resources generate the highest revenue values of any uses of the public

lands. In 2004, energy and mineral development generated $1.4 billion through royalties, rents, bonuses, sales, and fees.

In 2005, the public lands produced over 40 percent of the Nation’s coal, 11 percent of the

natural gas, and 5 percent of its oil. Federal lands are the source of important mineral resources for the Nation, including potassium, phosphorus, sodium, potash, lead, zinc, sand and gravel. Production of leasable minerals from Federal lands such as phosphate, potash, sodium, and certain hard rock minerals with a market value of $781 million generated $38.9

million in revenues. In 2005, the BLM administered 308 coal leases and over 54,000 oil and gas

leases, of which 21,000 oil and gas leases are producing. The BLM managed 399 geothermal

leases, with 55 leases in producing status at the end of 2005. In the next two years, over 50

additional megawatts of power generation are planned to come on line. The BLM also managed

production of over 12 million cubic yards of sand, gravel, and other mineral materials in 2005. In addition to managing energy and mineral exploration and development on public lands, the BLM

provides technical supervision of mineral development on Indian lands. 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 infrastructure, increasing energy supplies, and accelerating protection and improvement of the environment, as well as

supporting the Secretary’s Indian Trust responsibilities. In an effort to meet the Nation’s energy demands in 2005 and beyond, the BLM has developed a series of actions, schedules, and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications assignments outlining how the Bureau wiii efficiently and effectively implement the President’s National Energy Policy. In 2006, 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. The United States holds significant oil shale resources underlying a total area of 16,000 square

miles. This represents the largest known concentration of oil shale in the world and holds the equivalent of 2.6 trillion barrels of oil. More than 70 percent of American oil shale is on Federal

land, primarily in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. This is 20 times more than total U.S. oil resources of 1 16.5 billion barrels. With the high price of oil there is new interest in developing oil shale. The BLM is presently developing new regulations for oil shale leasing. Draft regulations are scheduled to be published in 2007.

In order to implement the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and respond to the growth in demand for access to energy on the nation’s public lands, the 2007 budget requests increases in funding for the Energy and Minerals program over the 2006 enacted level in several key areas. BLM supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Strategic Plan by managing energy and mineral resources to enhance public benefits, to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity; Energy and Minerals Management

Subactivity: Oil and Gas Management

Subact vity: Oil and Gas Management

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

87,360 83988,962 827

+1,501

-9 +24,845 +74

115,308 892

+26,346 +65 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Oil & Gas Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -1,099

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -164

• Alaska North Slope Oil & Gas Energy +12,400 +13

• Energy Permitting at Non-Pilot Offices +9,244 +57

• Oil Shale Leasing +3,300 +3

• Gas Hydrates +425 +0

• NPRA Well Capping +739 +1 TOTAL, Program Changes +24,845 +74

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Oil and Gas Management is $115,308,000 and 892 FTE, a net program increase of $24,845,000 and 74 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas Energy (+$12,400,000) - The funds requested would be

used to support the exploration and development of energy located on Alaska’s north slope and

to respond to environmental risks associated with government owned legacy wells in the area. The budget assumes that in 2006 Congress will pass legislation to authorize energy development in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Prior to exploration and development of oil and gas resources, BLM must complete thorough

environmental analyses and must purchase additional data such as ortho-imagery and

hydrography data. These data are necessary to assess impacts and evaluate development

proposals. Included in BLM’s request is the cost of responding to a high level of public comment and interest which is expected as a result of leasing proposals in ANWR. For

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications example, BLM recently received 250,000 comments responding to a plan amendment in the

National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The requested increase will also help BLM keep

up with the anticipated increases in energy-related activities in the NPR-A. The funds would also be used to implement Section 348 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which

requires BLM participation in North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) research and monitoring

projects. This information is needed to support resource management decisions such as oil and gas leasing. The NSSI ensures that inventory, monitoring and research activities are

systematically integrated across disciplines and individual projects or programs. These

activities produce information which is incorporated into oil and gas lease stipulations in order to mitigate impacts to resources such as wildlife. The work of the NSSI ensures that such

stipulations are based on sound scientific principles. A portion of the request will be used to respond to accelerated shoreline erosion issues in Alaska. The erosion of the shoreline threatens government-owned legacy wells and other

facilities. Proper abandonment of these government-owned legacy wells is important to prevent contamination of the oceans and lakes in the area. BLM would use the request, in addition to $739,000 in base funding shifted from the deferred maintenance program, to plug and abandon

these wells and to properly dispose of reserve pit contents from sites which are at risk from the

shoreline erosion. A preliminary action plan was developed in 2005 as a result of the emergency response action that had to be taken at the eroded J.W. Dalton Well #1 site. BLM based this request on its 2005 cost of plugging the Dalton well and moving the reserve pit contents adjacent to the well to a secure location. Using preliminary results from an inventory of

site characteristics and risks, BLM has made a preliminary estimate of funding needs for the area threatened by shoreline erosion. BLM’s current estimate for sites which may need

remediation during the next 5 years is over $24.0 million. The funding requested for 2007 would

continue the systematic implementation of a plan to address each of these threatened facilities on Alaska’s North Slope. In 2007, remedial and plugging/abandonment work will be

concentrated near the Simpson Peninsula area. Energy Permitting at Non-pilot Offices (+$9,244,000) - Section 362 of the Energy Policy Act

of 2005 requires BLM to ensure timely action on APDs, to ensure NEPA compliance, to improve

consultations, to improve the management of oil and gas leasing information and to improve

inspection and enforcement. This request supports BLM’s implementation of Section 362

requirements. The $9.2 million request includes $4.3 million to process approximately 1,100 additional APDs;

$2.9 million to perform 1,930 additional inspections and $2.0 million to conduct needed

monitoring, all of which will be targeted at the BLM offices which were not designated as Pilot offices and were not provided additional funds in the Energy Act. These offices, like the pilots, are experiencing sharp increases in the demand for permits. This requested new money will be supplemented by a redirection of $2.25 million from Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) studies within the Oil and Gas program in order to improve BLM’s inspection and

enforcement program. This redirection of funding will allow BLM to perform an additional 1,500

inspections. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 143
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications BLM developed this request by using its Activity Based Cost Management system. The BLM

estimated the number of pending APDs at the beginning of the year and added the estimated number of new APDs received during the year to project the 2007 workload at non-pilot offices. The BLM is using the inspection and monitoring funding requested to address the gap between

required and planned inspection workload and monitoring issues identified in a recent GAO

report on the relationship between increased permitting and environmental protection

responsibilities (GAO-05-418).

Oil Shale Leasing (+$3,300,000) - BLM plans to use the $3.3 million requested increase, together with base funding of $1.0 million, to manage its oil shale research and development

leasing program, to complete a major oil shaie programmatic EIS and to take the initial steps

leading to a commercial leasing program. The additional funds will also be used to establish a

centralized office to oversee management of the oil shale leasing program. The request would be used to fund steps leading to a leasing program by late 2008. New leases utilizing the research results are expected to provide additional production with fewer environmental consequences but these leases are not expected to be in production for at least five years. The oil shale programmatic EIS is expected to attract national interest. BLM developed the request based in part on the cost of other recent programmatic EIS’s with issues of national

interest. The cost of managing this level of public interest and complexity, developing an adequate analysis of the relatively new oil shale extraction technologies, and coordinating public comments is expected to approach the cost of recent comparable NEPA analyses of oil and gas leasing in NPR-Alaska. Gas Hydrates (+$425,000) - Section 353 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 contains provisions intended to promote natural gas production from natural gas hydrate resources through royalty incentives. The act requires the Secretary to review opportunities to enhance production of natural gas from gas hydrate resources. BLM’s role, in cooperation with USGS, and industry partners is to assist with the development of the information base which would be needed to prepare a gas hydrate leasing program. BLM’s current gas hydrate effort is located in Alaska. An increase of $425,000 is proposed for 2007 to continue BLM’s gas hydrate assessment and

research efforts. Non-Federal partners are expected to contribute $500,000 for this project. Support for this program comes from State and Federal Congressional delegations, Native

Corporations, and Villages within Alaska. It also has the full support and will collaborate with the DOE Gas Hydrate research program. Work under this proposal is consistent with the Energy

Policy Conservation Act (EPCA), the Gas Hydrate Act of 2000, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Viability of the proposed Alaska Gas Pipeline may depend upon sufficient gas resources

to maintain both enhanced oil recovery operations and pipeline sales. National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A) Well Capping (+$739,000) - This is a shift of base

funding from the Deferred Maintenance Program in order to consolidate funding related to Alaska’s legacy well issue into the Oil and Gas Management Program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$1,099,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$164,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the National Centers.

Total Performance Change +1,824 Oil and Gas APDs Processed

+6,246 Oil and Gas Inspections Performed A B C D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance

2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Applications for Permit to Drill Processed (APDs) 10,160 10,160 +1,824 11,984 0 Conduct Fluid Mineral

Inspection and

Enforcement

(number) 19,942 19,942 +6,246 26,188 0 Column B The performance level BLM expects to achieve absent the program change (i.e , at the 2006 request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes); this would reflect, for example, the impact of prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts. Column E: The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and Beyond of ONLY the requested program budget change; it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent

outyear

Program Overview

The Oil and Gas Management program provides funding for oil and gas as well as geothermal and oil shale activities. This program is one of the major mineral leasing programs in the entire Federal government. Production from over 63,000 Federal onshore oil and gas wells accounts

for 18 percent of the Nation’s natural gas and 5 percent of its oil. Oil, gas, and geothermal development on public lands generate 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

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications located. The Minerals Management Service provides the accounting function for the Department and collects all onshore oil and gas receipts except for filing fees, 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. The royalty from oil and natural gas produced

from onshore federal minerals exceeded $1.6 billion in 2004, along with over $161 million in bonus bids and over $48 million in rentals. Leasing - Currently over 36 million acres of onshore Federal oil and gas mineral estate are leased for oil and gas development in 33 states. Of this, about 12.5 million acres are considered in producing status with an estimated 400,000 acres of disturbance. The oil and gas industry requests onshore Federal oil and gas mineral estate acreage to be

leased in packages called parcels. The BLM will then offer these parcels for oil and gas leasing

if an adequate land use plan, which will include stipulations for the parcel, National Environmental Policy Act analysis, and documentation to support the leasing decision, have been completed for the parcel. The parcel is then placed on a competitive oil and gas sale. If the parcel is not leased during the competitive sale, the parcel is available under noncompetitive procedures for two years.

Oil and Gas Use Authorizations - After an oil and gas lease has been issued, the oil and gas

operator will drill wells to explore for and produce oil and gas on the lease. Before any surface disturbance is allowed the BLM must first authorize the proposed development. The BLM

reviews these proposals to ensure compliance with the lease terms, the National Environmental

Policy Act, and to ensure the protection of other surface and subsurface resources present. These proposals include Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), and various types of sundry

notices; for example activities such as commingling, venting and flaring, off-lease measurement,

casing repairs, and re-completions. With continued high prices for oil and natural gas, exploration and development of leases are expected to continue at the present high rate or greater. Submissions of APDs are projected to exceed 9,000 in 2006 and 10,500 in 2007 if current high prices continue. Development is expected to continue in the major oil and gas basins in the west. As new discoveries are made,

development will shift. BLM has made a number of improvements which have streamlined the processing of APDs.

For example, the recently updated Surface Operating Standards and Guidelines for Oil and Gas

Development (Gold Book), has been published on the web at www.blm.qov/bmp/qoidbook.htm and is also available at field offices in hardcopy. The Gold Book was developed to assist the operator by providing information on the requirements for obtaining permit approval and

conducting environmentally responsible oil and gas operations on Federal iands, including

exploration, production, reclamation, and associated rights-of-way and special use

authorizations. By making operators aware of these requirements in advance, delays due to incomplete applications are avoided.

Oil and Gas Inspection and Enforcement - When an operator begins work on an approved

application it is BLM’s responsibility to ensure that all conditions of the approval are followed. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 146
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inis is accomplished through the inspection and enforcement portion of the Oil and Gas

Management program. The inspection and enforcement program

includes production verification of Federal and Indian leases to ensure that proper

royalty payments are made. The production

verification portion of the inspection and

enforcement program continues 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. BLM staff also perform environmental

inspections to ensure that operators are complying with the surface and

environmental conditions of approval attached to drilling permits and lease

stipulations. Enforcement actions include the issuance of notices of non-compliance and if violations are not corrected, levying of fines. Currently the BLM has identified over 29,000 inspection items which include production, drilling, plugging, workover and environmental compliance inspection items. Not all inspection items are

required to be inspected yearly. The Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (FOGRMA) outlines which inspection items are to be inspected annually. All other Federal or indian producing leases are required to be inspected at least once every three years. With the

request, BLM is planning to accomplish over 26,000 inspections in 2007. Reservoir Management - The reservoir management program includes 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 other major area of reservoir management program is drainage. 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. The BLM is also responsible for reviewing 3,000 Federal and Indian drainage cases annually. 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 or requires a well be drilled on the Federal lease being

drained. indian Lands - The BLM Oil and Gas Management program is responsible for trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and Indian mineral owners. In fulfilling this obligation, the BLM

BLM inspectors verify oil and gas production from Federal and Indian leases to ensure proper royalty payments are made and ensure compliance with conditions of approval.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 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.

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 ensuring accurate production reporting. Inspection and enforcement work on Indian leases is conducted

both by the BLM and by tribal personnel through contracts and agreements set forth in FOGRMA and the Indian Self-Determination Act. In cases where 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. Geothermal Resources Management - 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. With energy in California continuing to be an issue of critical importance, and with the governor

signing into law the requirement for the three publicly owned utilities in California to have 20

percent of their energy mix from renewable sources by 2017, there is renewed interest in leasing federal lands for geothermal energy.

• Section 224 of the Energy Policy Act amended the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by modifying the disposition of revenue received from geothermal sales, bonuses,

rentals and royalties. The act also requires modifications in the rules that govern

geothermal leasing. The BLM presently manages 354 geothermal leases, with 58 leases in producing status. These

leases generate over 24 megawatt-hours of electrical power per year and provide alternative heat sources for direct-use commercial endeavors. Geothermal generates over $12 million in federal revenues each year. Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - Section 604 of the 2000 EPCA reauthorization 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. Phase I of the inventory was released in January 2003 and covered five major basins within the

Interior West: the San Juan/Paradox, Uinta-Piceance, Greater Green River, and Powder River

Basins, and the Montana Thrust Belt. We are near completion of the second phase of the EPCA study which will incorporate the conditions of approval and reserves growth data that has

recently been collected. This report is expected to be issued sometime in the first half 2006.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications This report will include the five original basins and Northern Alaska, Wyoming Thrust Belt, Denver Basin, Florida Peninsula, Black Warrior Basin and Appalachian Basin. The BLM, as lead agency, is working closely with the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Forest

Service, and U.S. Geological Service to continue the EPCA inventory. Oil Shale Leasing - The United States holds significant oil shale resources underlying a total area of 16,000 square miles. This represents the largest known concentration of oil shale in the world and holds the equivalent of 2.6 trillion barrels of oil. More than 70 percent of American oil shale is on Federal land, primarily in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. This is 20 times more than

total U.S. oil resources of 116.5 billion barrels. With the high price of oil there is new interest in developing oil shale. The BLM is presently developing new regulations for oil shale leasing. Draft regulations are scheduled to be published in 2007. Naval Petroleum Reserves - With the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the management of the Naval Petroleum Reserve # 2 in Kern County, California was given to the Secretary of the Interior. The BLM has been given the responsibility to oversee the production

of oil and gas from this reserve. The BLM has initiated the planning and environmental analysis necessary to consider the area for leasing. Revenues from these leases, as provided in the Act, are available for the management of the reserve. Cost Recovery - Federal agencies are authorized to charge processing costs by the Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1952 (IOAA), 31 U.S.C. 9701. BLM also has specific authority to charge fees for processing applications and other documents relating to public lands under Section 304 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), 43

U.S.C. 1734. New fees promulgated under these authorities became effective on November 7, 2005. For example, the fee to process an assignment or transfer of a lease was set at $74.00 in the final rule. The full text of the final rule can be found at: http ://www. bl m. q ov/nhp/news/req ulatory/3 1 0Ofcost-recovery/3 1 0Of cr. htm I

In response to Congress's direction in Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the final rule published by BLM does not implement cost recovery fees for APDs, Geothermal Permits to

Drill (GPDs), geophysical and geothermal exploration permits. The Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures section discusses administration proposals to use additional cost recoveries beginning in 2008 to fund oil and gas workload that is currently funded with mineral revenues

provided under Section 365 of the Act. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Applications for Permits to Drill - As long as energy prices remain high the demand for oil and gas resources on federal minerals will remain high. The present outlook for 2007 is a

continuing increase in the number of APDs submitted and processed. The table below outlines the estimated influx of APDs received, processed, and pending. With the pilot project offices being fully functional in 2007, the BLM believes that the number of pending APDs can be

reduced even though the demand for APDs will continue to increase. The table below shows

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2004

Actual 2005

Actual 2006

Estimate 2007Estimate

1 Pending APDs less than 60 days

1 old at start of year 888 1,082 1,450 1,976 Pending APDs greater than 60

| days old at start of year 2,780 2,214 2,461 1,161

1 Total Pending APDs at start of

1 year 3,668 3,296 3,911 3,137

| New APDs Received 6,979 8,351 9,386 10,525

| APDs Approved 6,452 7,018 TBD TBD

| Total APDs Processed 7,351 7,736 10,160 11,984 Pending APDs less than 60 days

1 old at end of year 1,082 1,450 1,976 1,678

1 Pending APDs greater than 60

days old at end of year 2,214 2,461 1,161 0

Total Pending APDs at end of

1 year 3,296 3,911 3,137 1,678

'The number of APDs processed in 2006 includes 410 APDs processed with funds reprogrammed late in fiscal year 2005. The additional funds requested in 2007 fund 1,100 APDs over the APDs processed with 2006 base funding.

APD's Received, Processed, and

pending 2004-2007

Pending and new

APD's received H APDs Processed

Total Pending at end of year

Year

At the present time industry is at or near the drilling rig capacity. However, new rigs are being

built and drilling rigs from outside the United States are being considered to be brought in to the

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications United States to boost the drilling rig capacity. So the number of wells drilled is expected to increase and most of the APDs approved are expected to be drilled.

Use of Cost and Performance Information

In the Oil and Gas Management Program BLM developed its 2007 request for an additional $9.2 million at non-pilot offices using its Activity Based Cost Management system The BLM first identified the number of pending APDs, then added the number of new APDs expected and the required inspections and monitoring associated

with the increase in APDs Next, using the Bureau-wide average historical cost to process an APD

and perform an inspection, BLM was able to estimate the total additional funding which would be needed in order for these offices to process approximately 1,100 more APDs than 2006

In 2005, BLM received more APDs than anticipated. In order to respond to this demand, BLM

requested and received the approval of Congress to shift $2.5 million from lower priority work into the Oil and Gas Management Program. These additional funds were allocated to States, based on

the estimated cost in ABCM and an inventory of pending APDs.

Inspection and Enforcement - With the additional inspection force hired and trained in 2006 BLM will be able to continue to increase the number of inspections completed. These will be

production, drilling and abandonment inspections. BLM will continue to increase production

verifications to insure proper reporting of production by the oil and gas industry.

In 2007 the l&E program objectives are to maintain a professional, fully-trained, and certified contingent of petroleum engineering technicians in order to ensure the proper accounting of production from Federal and Tribal lands and to protect the environment and health and safety where oil and gas production is occurring. With the additional funding from the pilot project

offices additional inspection staff should be hired and trained in 2006. The table below outlines the number of inspections planned to be completed in 2007.

Inspections Completed and Planned FY 2004 FY 2005* FY 2006 FY 2007

Estimated

Production Inspections (PI)

1. FOGRMA 622 N/A 715 796

2 Other 6,114 N/A 7,650 8,971

PI Total 6,736 N/A 8,365 9,767

Other Inspections N/A

1 . Drilling Inspections 2,281 N/A 3,544 4,490

2. Abandonment Inspections 872 N/A 1,046 1,180 3.Workover inspections 371 N/A 420 480

4. Environmental Inspections 7,300 N/A 6,567 10,271

5 Record Verification Inspections 861 N/A

6 Undesirable Event Inspections 130 N/A

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7. Alleged Theft 21 N/A

Other Total 11,836 N/A 11,577 16,421

Total Inspections 18,572 N/A 19,942 26,188

*Data for 2005 is not complete. AFMSS was offline for several months in FY 2005 and not all data on inspections has been entered

into the system and the Offices with Indian data are still shut down. Resource Monitoring - In 2007 funding will be used to assess the effectiveness of permit

stipulations which are intended to address impacts to threatened, endangered and sensitive species in the areas where energy development is occurring, and to develop water monitoring and wildlife monitoring plans to protect species such as black-tailed prairie dog, mountain

plover, long-billed curlew, and burrowing owl. As new wells are drilled the BLM will be

monitoring these new wells to ensure lease stipulations and conditions of approval are followed. Geothermal - In 2007, the BLM will continue to implement the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. BLM will continue to work with the Forest Service to complete the processing of applications on Forest Service managed surface. Section 224 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58, amended the Geothermal Steam Act

of 1970. The amendment provides that fifty percent of geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties

will be paid to the State and twenty-five percent will be paid to the County within the boundaries

of which the leased lands or geothermal resources are or were located. Section 234 provides

that revenue from geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties, excluding funds required to be paid

to State and County governments, are deposited into BLM's Geothermal Steam Act Implementation Fund. Under the Act, these deposits will be made to the fund from 2006 through 2010 for the purpose of expediting the development of geothermal steam as an energy source. The budget proposes to repeal the revenue provisions in Section 224 and Section 234 in 2007,

thus returning the disposition of geothermal revenue to the historical formula of fifty percent to States and fifty percent to the Treasury. Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - BLM will continue to work toward the completion of the next phase of the EPCA inventory. By the end of 2006 over 80 percent of the

federal minerals will be covered. In 2007, the BLM proposes to redirect $2.25 million in funds

that are now designated for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act studies, to implement the requirement under Section 362 to improve its inspection and enforcement program. The

redirected funds will allow the BLM to conduct an additional 1,500 inspections at non-pilot

offices. The BLM will use $700,000 remaining in EPCA base funds to meet the objectives of Section 364 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for a review of transportation

restrictions in the EPCA basins.

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North Slope of Alaska - The BLM will continue leasing, exploration, and development

activities authorized by Congress on the North Slope of Alaska in 2007 and conduct necessary pre-leasing activities for ANWR if legislation authorizing its development is enacted. This area is the Nation’s best prospect for substantial new oil and gas

production capacity. The BLM will continue

actively pursuing the development of energy on

the North Slope and throughout Alaska.

Oil Shale Leasing - In 2007, BLM plans to use the $3.3 million requested increase, together with base funding of $1.0 million, to manage its oil shale research and development

leasing program, to complete an oil shale programmatic EIS and to take the initial steps

leading to a commercial leasing program. This funding will support a leasing program by late 2008.

BLM’s 2007 request includes funds to continue the remediation of old government-owned factilities on the North Slope of Alaska. In this picture, BLM contractors are removing the contents of a pit at the Dalton well In 2005. The contents of the pit represented a potential

threat to the marine environment near the pit.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

Applications for Permits to Drill - In 2006, the Oil and Gas Management program is expecting continued high demand for natural gas drilling permits. Continued interest in the development of natural gas is expected in the mountain west states. With an increase in leases

issued in Nevada and other small producing states in 2005, there is potential for increased

drilling activity in 2006 in these states. This will be exploratory drilling rather than development

drilling which is being done in the large producing western states. Most of the APDs are still expected to be submitted in the high volume offices of the past several years. Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorized the seven pilot projects and provided an estimated $20 million in mandatory funding for these offices. These offices (Buffalo, Carlsbad, Farmington, Grand Junction/Gienwood Springs, Miles City, Rawlins and Vernal) have

processed about 70 percent of the APDs in the last 3 years. The new authorities and additional funding provided by Section 365 will allow the BLM to hire personnel from other Federal and

State agencies to sit in the same office as BLM personnel, which should eliminate barriers that have delayed the processing of APDs. BLM is working hard at this time to get these offices manned and decrease the processing time for APDs in these offices. BLM may not see the full effect from these pilot project offices until 2007, due to the placement of staff in 2006 and the working out of new protocols with other federal and state agencies.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Inspection and Enforcement- With the increase of wells drilled and new wells being placed in production the BLM plans on increasing its inspection work force. The main increase will come

in the pilot project offices. BLM will continue to train and certify new Petroleum Engineering Technicians (PETs) as they are hired. The training of new PETs takes at least 6 months. Most

increases in inspections will come from new PETs trained and certified in 2005. Some of the

additional funding for the pilot project offices will be used for inspection and enforcement. BLM

plans to complete 19,942 inspections in 2006. Program objectives in 2006 are to maintain a professional, fully-trained, and certified contingent

of petroleum engineering technicians in order to ensure the proper accounting of production from Federal and Tribal lands and to protect the environment and health and safety where oil and gas production is occurring. In addition, the BLM will emphasize accountability for royalty production, maintaining the current level of records review. BLM will also work toward

completing a larger percentage of the required inspections as outlined in 2006 Inspection

Strategy. Resource Monitoring - While compliance with the terms and conditions of oil and gas

development is typically funded as part of the

inspection and enforcement program, the broader effects of oil and gas development

over time are measured by resource monitoring conducted by BLM specialists and qualified contractors. The BLM has made significant commitments in recent EIS’s to water, air and

wildlife monitoring plans. These monitoring plans are recognized as part of the full costs of program delivery. The results of the studies are used to modify lease stipulations, where

needed to ensure that mitigation measures are

effective.

In 2006, funding will be used to assess the

effectiveness of permit stipulations which are

intended to address impacts to threatened, endangered and sensitive species in the areas where energy development is occurring, and to develop water monitoring and wildlife monitoring plans to protect species such as black-tailed prairie dog, mountain plover, long-billed curlew, and burrowing owl. BLM field offices are planning to monitor the effects of oil and gas

development at 200 water stations, 20 cultural sites and 810,000 acres of terrestrial habitat using oil and gas funding. Geothermal -The Energy Policy Act of 2005 has several provisions concerning geothermal

resources, including a provision which directs that, with the exception of the State of Alaska, 25

percent of geothermal sales, bonuses, rentals and royalties are made available for the implementation of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. With the additional funding, estimated at

in Montana, BLM regularly monitors groundwater in areas where coal bed natural gas development is occurring.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 9 $2.7 million in 2006, the BLM will accelerate efforts to process pending geothermal lease and

permit applications. BLM will also modify the rules that govern geothermal leasing in order to implement the provisions in the Energy Act.

In 2006, BLM expects to process 15 geothermal permits to drill, administer 75 active geothermal

leases, and conduct 300 geothermal energy inspections. 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, should result in an

increase in geothermal power generated. Exploration actions and unit reviews are also being conducted in Nevada and California, but could also occur in Oregon, Utah and New Mexico. BLM will complete unit agreements to protect public geothermal resources through better exploration and development controls. Efforts with the U.S. Forest Service will concentrate on

applications in California, Oregon and Washington. Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - In 2006 BLM plans on releasing phase II of the EPCA inventories. This inventory will cover the five original basins (Powder River Basin, San Juan Basin, Uinta/Piceance basins, Greater Green River Basin, and ) and Northern Alaska, Wyoming Thrust Belt, Denver Basin, Florida Peninsula, Black Warrior Basin and Appalachian

Basin. BLM will continue to work on completing the inventory of the remaining basins. North Slope of Alaska - The BLM is using funds appropriated in 2006 to continue 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. The BLM will continue actively pursuing the development of oil and gas in the NPR-A.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Oil and Gas Leasing - In 2005 the BLM leased 3,514 parcels totaling 4.3 million acres. At the end of 2005 there were 45,479 leases covering 36.5 million acres of which 22,125 leases were

in producing status. Applications for Permits to Drill -The unprecedented demand for APDs continued into 2005. The BLM received 8,351 APDs and BLM expects to receive another 9,000 APDs in 2006 due to continued high energy prices. In 2005 BLM continued to try to reduce the number of pending APDs and especially those APDs pending greater than 60 days, however the large number of APDs submitted prevented the reduction of pending APDs. The processing of APDs remained

the top priority for oil and gas management as funding was shifted from other program areas, such as investigating and resolving drainage cases, reviewing abandoned wells and Energy

Policy and Conservation Act studies. BLM processed 7,736 APDs which is 336 above the

target set for 2005. Due to large number of APDs received the number of APDs pending

increased to 3,91 1 at the end of 2005. Inspection and Enforcement - During 2005 the BLM conducted 17,255 inspections on oil and

gas operations. BLM was able to train and certify 24 new Petroleum Engineering Technicians (PETs) during 2005 which will, in part, lead to an increase in inspections in 2006 and 2007 as

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications these PETs gain experience. In performing production verification reviews the BLM identified 447,000 barrels of oil and 15,000,000 mcf of natural gas which was under reported and

submitted to MMS for resolution and collection of royalties. Geothermal - At the end of 2005 the BLM was managing 354 geothermal leases, with 58

leases in producing status. North Slope of Alaska - BLM developed a plan amendment for the northeast corner of the

National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska in 2005. The amendment will guide leasing, exploration and development in the Petroleum Reserve for the next 10 to 20 years using lease stipulations and required operating procedures similar to those adopted for the adjacent northwest area of the Petroleum Reserve in 2004.

Oil Shale Leasing - In response to its announcement in the Federal Register of an oil shale

research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) program, the BLM received 20 nominations

for parcels of public land to be leased in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Eight applicants’ proposals were judged eligible for continued consideration. The eight proposals were among 20

nominations the BLM received in response to a call for proposals published in the Federal

Register in June 2005 for 160-acre RD&D leases on public lands in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Those nominations were evaluated by an interdisciplinary team of representatives from the BLM, the Departments of Energy and Defense, and the governments of the three

States. Each proposal was evaluated based on its potential to advance knowledge of effective technology, economic viability and the means of managing the environmental effects of oil shale development. Resultant projects, if successful, will be entitled to preference right leases not exceeding a maximum of 5,600 acres. Energy Policy and Conservation Act Studies - In 2005, BLM continued work on phase II of the EPCA inventories. This inventory covers the five original basins (Powder River Basin, San

Juan Basin, Uinta/Piceance basins, Greater Green River Basin, and ) and Northern Alaska, Wyoming Thrust Belt, Denver Basin, Florida Peninsula, Black Warrior Basin and Appalachian

Basin. This report is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2006.

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OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Pian

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Energy Resource Availability - Number of onshore acres available

for energy resource exploration/ development consistent with applicable management plans or oermitting requirements (SP: UEM. 1.001)

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

Energy Resource

Disturbance/Remediation - Average acreage disturbed per

permitted energy exploration or development activity (SP: UEM. 1.003)

2.3 acres

2.3 acres

10,233/ 4,449 0 2.1 -0.2 2.2 +0.1

Fluid Minerals Backlog - Number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are in backlog

status for fluid energy minerals

(APD's). SP

2,040 APDs 2,461 +421 1,161 -1 ,300 0 -1,161

Energy Minerals Processing/Percent Processed - Increase the percent of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are processed for energy minerals (APDs). (PART)

96% 63%

7,317/ 11,662 -33% 76%

10,160/ (9,386+

3,911) +13% 88%

11,984/ (10,525+

3,137) +12%

Compliance/Percent of Strategy - Percent of fluid minerals inspection and enforcement reviews completed. (PART)

96.0% 80.7% -15.3% 84.1% +3.4% 95.8% +11.7%

Compliance/Percent of INCs

Corrected - Percent of Fluid Minerals Violations (Incidents of Non-Compliance or INCs)

corrected by operators with first notice (PART)

96.0% 96.5% +0.5% 96.5% 0.0% 96.5% 0.0%

Cost Efficiency - Unit cost per

Application for Permit to Drill Processed (PART)

$4,000 $3,454 -$546 $3,750 +3296 $3,750 0

Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction

- Improve customer satisfaction

rating with fluid energy resources

permitting process. 50%

No Survey Measured

Biannually NA 50% NA

No Survey Measured

Biannually NA

Develop and Issue Fluid Mineral Leases, (number) 2,800 3,115 +315 3,050 -65 3,050 0

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OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Process Fluid Minerals

Applications for Permit to Drill, (number)

7,400 7,736 +336 10,160 +2,424 11,984 +1,824

Process Oil and Gas Reservoir Management Agreements,

(number) 2,000 1,962 -38 2,000 +38 2,000 0

Conduct Fluid Mineral Inspection and Enforcement, (number) 18,700 17,255 -1 ,445 19,942 +2,687 26,188 +6,246

Resolve Fluid Mineral Drainage

Cases, (number) 1,200 1,038 -162 1,200 +162 1,200 0

Note: Energy Resource Availability (SP: UEM. 1.001) Includes both coal, and oil, and gas.

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Activity: Energy and Minerals Management

Subactivity: Coal Management

Subactivi

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 9,311 9,159 +169 -82 9,246 +87 FTE 79 77 -1 0 76 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Coal Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -66

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -16 TOTAL, Program Changes -82 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Coal Management is $9,246,000 and 76 FTE, a net program

decrease of $82,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$66,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$16,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

In 2004, the Energy Information Administration reported that over 51 percent (1,957,194 of 3,808,360 million kilowatt hours) of the nation's electricity generated came from coal. Coal is an

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications sector to generate heat and power plants, while in the manufacturing sectors it is used to produce foods, primary metals, chemicals, paper, beverages, and fabricated metals. Coal use

to heat residential structures and commercial facilities remains steady. FEDERAL PERCENT OF TOTAL US PRODUCTION TONNAGE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE NATION WITH LEASE TRACT SALES

FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005

Federal United StatesTotal B FY Lease Sales Fed % of US

The nation increasingly relies on Federal coal managed by BLM to meet this demand. In 2005, 42% of the total estimated United States coal production1 was mined from Federal coal leases. Federal coal sales records indicate approximately 467 million tons were sold, an increase in BLM's share of the United States total coal production, 19% more than that produced in 2000

(393 million tons). COAL SALES BONUS ACCEPTED, RENT & ROYALTY PAID, AND ACRES UNDER LEASE PER FISCAL YEAR

$1,000 $900

5> $800 2 $700 ^

$600 o $500 £ $400

“j $300 m $200

<D $100

$0 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 H Bonus Bids Accepted Royalty & Rent EsL Acres Leased

1 2005’s 4

th Quarter Production is not available. 4th Quarter production estimated based upon 3 previous

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The BLM manages 35% of all coal resources in the United States. The use of an additional 10% of the reserve is affected by BLM. Coal west of the Mississippi River is 60% federally owned. An additional 20% of the reserves west of the Mississippi may be affected by Federal

leasing decisions. While coal production overall in the United States has remained basically

fiat, coal production in the highly concentrated Federal coal ownership in the west has increased from 53% in 2000 to over 56% in 2004. In one year’s time, coal prices increased 1 1 .6% in 2004

from that of 2003. Federal coal reserves are in high demand. Processing Federal coal leases, and ensuring that existing leases are managed to obtain maximum economic recovery is very important in meeting the national energy requirements. As of the end of 2005, there were 295

Federal coal leases covering 453,442 acres of Federal mineral ownership.

Total Federal coal production increased from 393 million tons in 2000, to more than 511 million tons in 2004 (a 30% increase), and 467 million tons in 2005 (a 19% increase from 2000).

Royalties and rent from Federal coal rose from $317 million in 2000 to $459 million in 2005 (a 45% increase over 2000). Using the budget increases in 2002 and 2003, BLM was able to offer for sale seven Federal

coal tracts and assisted in the preparation of two State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Land Administration (SITLA) coal tracts in 2004. This work was continued in 2005 when ten sales were held, providing 1.042 billion tons and generating $814.2 billion in bonus bids. BLM’s Coal Management Program is critically important to the nation’s energy and economic

well-being. In 2004 and 2005, the BLM Coal Management Program accepted $1.7 billion in sales bonus bids and managed the Federal coal leases that generated $0,876 billion in royalties

(totaling $2.6 billion). During that time, 44% of the national’s coal produced was developed from BLM managed leases. The Coal Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Strategic Plan by managing or influencing coal resources to enhance public

benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure maximum economic recovery. Key intermediate outcome measures include increasing the number of coal resource applications processed,

processing post lease administrative actions as needed, and completion of required compliance and production inspections. (See the Coal Management Performance Overview). Coal Leasing - Federal coal leasing relies on the Lease by Application process and the value of the applications increase significantly where industry has invested capital in adjacent reserve development. Industry applies for leases and exploration licenses as a result of coal’s projected market price, supply, national and international demands. Many coal leases are issued in response to existing mining operations need for additional reserves. Post-Lease Actions - The BLM’s coal operations workload involves mandatory administrative actions for existing leases. BLM’s post leasing administrative duties encompass additional exploration and all development activities that occur on Federal and tribal lands after the issuance of a coal lease. Operations workload includes monitoring for coal conservation through oversight of diligent development, bonding, and approval of the resource recovery and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications protection plan for federally owned coal. Other operational workloads, typically initiated by the

lessee, include lease modifications, royalty rate reductions, formation of logical mining units, transfers by assignment sublease or otherwise, relinquishments, and readjustments. Timely

completion of post-lease actions is critical to assure compliance with the established requirements and goals of diligent development, continued operation, maximum economic

recovery, and conservation of the coal resource. Inspection, Enforcement, and Production Verification, Activities - To ensure effective use management, the BLM reviews the established requirements and then performs inspection and

enforcement on both inactive and producing coal use authorizations (i.e. leases, licenses,

logical mining units, etc). On-the-ground inspections are required to ensure compliance with established requirements and to detect unauthorized actions such as noncompiiance with the resource recovery, protection and drilling plan, trespass, or deviations from reported production. Inspections are normally conducted on tribal and Federal coal leases annually for nonproducing leases and quarterly, or as needed, for producing leases. Some of the information

collected during site inspections is used to independently verify coal production per royalty reporting period from authorized lands. 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.

Shoal Creek Mine - preparing to drive to work 1100 feet underground. Mining on Federal land is an important source of year-round employment to many small communities in coal-producing States.

Technical Assistance on Indian Lands - The BLM is responsible for providing technical expertise

to Indian mineral owners in developing and managing the production of 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 working closely with other Departmental agencies on an levels evaluating business processes and procedures focused on

efficient and effective stewardship and management of tribal resources.

Cost Recovery - The BLM published cost recovery regulations which became effective on November 7, 2005. The rule states that BLM will recover the cosi of processing coal authorizations such as lease modifications on a case-by-case basis. For example, the final coal

leasing regulations provide that the applicant who nominates a tract after the effective date of the rule will pay BLM the processing costs incurred up to the publication of the competitive

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications lease sale notice. That fee amount will be included in the notice itself, and the successful bidder,

if someone other than the original applicant, will be responsible for paying that amount to BLM.

While royalties, rents, and bonus bids reflect the value of the resource to the lessor, Congress

authorized BLM to recover its processing costs. BLM charges fees pursuant to the authorities under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 9701 (IOAA); Section

304(a) of FLPMA; and OMB Circular A-25; DOI Manual 346 DM 1.2 A; and case law (also see

the preamble to the proposed rule at 70 FR 41533 and Solicitor's Opinion M-36987 (December

5, 1996). 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Using a combination of cost recoveries and appropriated funds, in 2007, the Coal Management

Program will strive to issue or process coal leases, gather data to be used in processing coal leases beyond 2007, improve its customer service, reduce future liabilities created by

unauthorized uses, and provide technical support to Tribes and Indian mineral owners. BLM

estimates that it will process 35 coal lease actions and perform 2,100 inspection, enforcement and production verification actions. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, BLM plans to complete NEPA for five Lease-By-Application (LBA) tracts, hold six sales

(including one SITLA tract), and issue ten coal leases (one SITLA tract and four Federal tracts that were sold in 2005). Coal Leasing and Operations - BLM is focusing available funds on the highest priority work. BLM has 28 Federal LBAs and two SITLA tracts that were filed prior to the requirement to pay

leasing costs on a case by case basis. Each of these existing lease applications are in various stages of processing and will require a total of two to three years to complete. The BLM’s coal operations workload involves mandatory administrative actions for existing leases. BLM

workloads such as production verification, coal conservation through oversight of diligent development, bonding, and approval of the resource recovery and protection plan for federally owned coal are completed to protect the public’s interest and this workload remains constant. Indian Trust Actions - The BLM anticipates that Indian post-lease actions such as the review and approval of mining or exploration plans, inspection and enforcement, product verification, and bonding modifications will be at the same level as 2005.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

BLM exceeded its coal management lease sale goal and accepted $814.0 million in bonus bids. BLM held 10 sales and sold 9 Federal coal tracts. One of the nine tracts was offered twice because the first bid did not reach or exceed the presale fair market value. Of the nine successful lease sales, five were issued leases in 2005 and four in 2006. In addition to the five

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issued, two rejected, and one relinquished, for a total of 12 leases processed in 2005. BLM

processed 16 coal exploration licenses in 2005. As a result of the applicant's failure to provide

regulatory required data, four coal lease tracts scheduled for issuance in 2005 were delayed to 2006. Many post lease actions are industry driven and there was significant industry activity in 2005. BLM planned to complete 381 post leasing actions (i.e. lease modifications, lease

readjustments, bond reviews, etc.) and completed 384 or 101% of the actions planned.

In 2005, 467 million tons of Federal coal were produced. Due to mine design changes and

increased industry interest in mining Federal coal, BLM actually completed 2,357 or 114% of the planned inspections. Indian Trust Actions - The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is responsible for issuing coal leases

or coal contracts on Indian coal. BLM completed 72 required 2005 inspection, enforcement and

production verification actions, representing 80% of the actions anticipated on trust coal leases

in Arizona, New Mexico, and Montana.

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COAL MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual

Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Energy Resource Availability - Number of onshore acres available

for energy resource exploration/ development consistent with applicable management plans or

permitting requirements (SP: UEM. 1.001)

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

590 MM:

224 MM

surface, 366 MM

subsurface

0

Solid Minerals backlog - Number of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are in backlog

status for solid energy minerals

(LBA's) (SP: UIM. 1.01. 002) 25 35 +10 33 -2 33 0

Energy Minerals Processing/Percent Processed - Increase the percent of pending cases of permits and lease

applications that are processed for energy minerals (PART)

43% 31%

12/39 -12% 16%

5/36 -15% 27% +11.0%

Compliance/Percent of Strategy - Percent of solid minerals inspection and enforcement reviews completed (PART) 99%

111%

2,305/ 2,074 +14%

2,357/ 2,074 103%

2116/

2,074 -8% 102%

110/2,074 -1%

Process Coal Leases 48 56 +8 35 -21 35 0

Process Coal Post Lease Actions. 300 384 +84 368 -16 360 -8

Inspect and Verify Production at Coal Sites 2,074 2,357 +283 2,116 -241 2,100 -16

Note: Energy Resource Availability (SP: UEM. 1.001) Includes both coal, and oil, and gas.

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Activity: Energy and Minerals Management

Subactivity: Other Mineral Resources Management

Other Mineral Resources Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 inc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 9,960 10,036 +190 -75 10,151 +115 FTE 91 89 -1 0 88 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Other Mineral Resources Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

Information Technology Reduction -61

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -14 TOTAL, Program Changes -75 0 JUSTIFICATION OF 2007 PROGRAM CHANGES

The FY 2007 budget request for Other Mineral Resources Management is $10,151,000 and 88

FTE, a net program decrease of $75,000 and 1 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$61,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$14,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers.

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2007 Budget Justifications 9

Federal lands are the source of important mineral resources for the Nation, including potassium, phosphorus, sodium, potash, lead, zinc, and sand, gravel, and stone. These minerals are vital components of basic industry and life in the United States. They are used for fertilizers, feed

additives, road de-icers, tires, batteries, rust inhibitors, glass and papermaking, oil well drilling, water treatment, soaps, detergents, baked goods, medicines, and the chemical industry. The number of leases and prospecting permits for all minerals currently authorized under this program are shown in the following table. This program also funds technical assistance in these areas to the Indian Tribes and allottees. This program processes leases and permits for non-energy solid leasable minerals, such as phosphate and potash. The program also processes sales and permits for mineral

materials. Mineral materials are used in the

construction of energy-related facilities, such

as roads, pipelines, powerlines and drill pads.

Mineral materials are also important to highway

transportation system maintenance and

improvement. The end outcome measures

focus on key work performed by the Bureau,

including authorizations and associated

inspections for other mineral resources

(salable mineral materials and non-energy

solid leasable minerals) produced from BLM- managed or influenced lands, (see “Other

Minerals Resources Management Performance

Overview”)

Commodity Leases Prospecting

Permits Phosphate 100 0 Potash 137 1 Sodium (inc. Trona) 88 2 Hardrock leases 82 21 Other Minerals 48 18

Total 455 42

BLM’s Other Mineral Resources Leases and

Prospecting Permits (as of September 30, 2005) The goals of the Other Mineral Resources Management subactivity are to provide the

infrastructure and minerals needed to support the national economy. By providing the materials

to explore for, develop, and produce conventional and renewable energy resources and provide access for other activities, the subactivity supports several of the Bureau’s emphasis areas for 2007-2009. These include contributing to the domestic energy supply and energy conservation, managing rangelands and forests to achieve healthy and productive watersheds, and protecting

cultural and natural heritage resources. This program, by providing mineral materials, supports

the access which is needed to effectively manage and support these other activities and basic

land management. Some of the products (such as fertilizers) generated from non-energy

minerals are used in producing alternative energy sources, such as biofuels. Mineral Materials - Mineral materials include common materials such as sand, gravel, stone, and clays that provide the bulk of the materials needed for construction of houses, highways,

railroad tracks, airports, bridges, pipelines and other developments.

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Mineral materials are essential to implement the Energy Policy Act for the building and

maintainence of energy development and production infrastructure. Local supplies of mineral

material are needed for building the access and infrastructure to develop energy minerals and

bring them to the market. Mineral materials are used for drill pads and access roads for oil and

gas, oil shale, tar sands, coal, geothermal, and wind farm developments, and constructing

railroads, pipelines, powerlines and roads for transporting coal, oil, gas, and electricity. Developing more efficient transportation systems and constructing new housing to current standards reduces energy consumption. Sand, gravel and other mineral materials are also provided to State and local governments and

nonprofit organizations at no cost to reduce the government’s expense of constructing and

maintaining the nation’s highway system. Government agencies continue to need increasing amounts of materials while developing and maintaining the infrastructure for communities. The Bureau also sells these materials for private and commercial uses at fair market value on a

contract basis. As urban development increases and private sources become limited, the public and private sectors in the West are increasingly looking to BLM lands for these resources. There are often no other viable substitutes for mineral materials.

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Authorization and Leasing - Under this program, the BLM issues authorizations (permits, contracts, leases, and licenses) for exploration for and extraction of mineral resources from

public lands. These include minerals such as phosphate, potash, sodium, lead/zinc, gilsonite and other solid minerals other than coal. 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 these other 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 program includes ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and ensuring that the terms of leases or authorizations minimize future liabilities to the government. Examples of post-lease actions are the review and approval of mining or exploration plans, lease assignments, royalty rate reductions, lease renewals, lease

modifications, lease readjustments, permit extensions, bonding modifications, lease

terminations and relinquishments and review and approval of mining reclamation plans and

licenses. Technical Support of Indian Minerals - As part of this program, in support of the Secretary’s

trust responsibilities, the BLM provides technical assistance to Tribes and Indian mineral owners

for solid non-energy mineral resource activities. The BLM is responsible for overseeing all solid mineral operations on leases issued by BIA on tribal and allotted lands, and assisting as

requested with those taking on a greater role in self-governance under Section 638 compacts.

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 with interested Tribes. The BLM is active in the Indian Minerals Steering Committee (iMSC) 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 solid mineral non-energy leases are accurately reported, that operations are following approved mining and reclamation plans, and that the correct royalty rate is being applied. Annual on-the-ground inspections of non-producing mineral leases,

licenses, contracts, and permits are also conducted.

Mineral material permits and contracts are inspected to verify production and evaluate compliance with environmental mitigation and other requirements. When routine inspections or other information indicates an unauthorized removal of mineral materials or other compliance

issue, the BLM investigates the alleged situation and takes action to resolve these cases.

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sites when they are exhausted. The increased demand for urban development and energy

exploration has resulted in an increase in mineral material trespasses and enforcement actions on public lands, including reserved minerals.

Program Improvements to Respond to the Nation’s Demand for Energy

Through use of its LR2000 and ABC/FM computer systems, BLM is able to monitor the agency's

cost of sales and permits for mineral materials Using analyses such as the administrative cost per thousand cubic yards authorized, BLM can make adjustments within the program to be more

responsive to demand for mineral materials used in energy exploration and development.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

Reflecting the goals of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, in 2007, BLM will direct funding and

personnel to provide Other Minerals program support in areas with high levels of energy

exploration and development activity. The revenue from case-by-case cost recovery fees, which went into effect on November 7, 2005, will also allow the BLM to respond to high demand for minerals by providing funds to perform some mineral material sales which would not have been possible to complete with base

funds. 2006 Planned Program Performance

The BLM will meet the 2006 targets published in the 2006 Budget Justifications. 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 2006, BLM expects to complete work on 28 mineral leases, 321 non-energy post-lease actions, 5,000 mineral material disposals, 1,463 solid mineral inspections, and 3,000 mineral material site inspections on public

lands, complete 48 trespass actions, and provide assistance to Tribes on six pre-lease actions.

In 2006, BLM expects to report a higher than normal level of non-energy licenses, permits and

leases because of the effect of finalizing work that was initiated and funded in 2005.

Special emphasis for 2006 will be on support for conventional and alternative energy

development, energy conservation, serving needs of rapidly expanding communities, identifying and resolving trespass in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, and maintaining the high levels

of program service in Colorado and Idaho. In Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, funds will be used to continue to provide mineral materials for infrastructure for conventional and alternative energy projects, and to maintain mineral leasing activities that

assist with energy production.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The BLM will maintain the high emphasis on discovering and resolving trespass issues, and

continue to conduct mineral material inspections and production verification. Alaska is reorganizing its offices to improve efficiency in processing requests for energy-related

mineral materials and to better integrate the Joint Pipeline Office into the BLM’s state structure. This will potentially facilitate processing requests for mineral materials which would be needed

for the proposed natural gas pipeline. The streamlined organization will also be able to respond

to an increase in requests for assistance to native allottees on gravel developments. 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. Mineral Materials -The BLM will continue to make mineral materials available for collaborative uses by local governments and non-profit groups through free use permits to Federal agencies and State and local governments. New free-use authorizations remained at a high level in 2005

at 6.9 million cubic yards, with a value of over $7.2 million, with production of 3.9 million cubic yards having a value of $3.0 million and this level is expected to continue in 2006. Limited amounts are also provided to non-profit organizations. These materials are primarily used

highway construction and maintenance. Selenium Contamination in Idaho's Phosphate Mining District - The phosphate mining

industry is very active, with an average of two major EIS’s underway at any one time. While phosphate production from the three existing mines is projected to remain constant for FY 2006,

the workload pertaining to selenium mitigation and remediation, production verification, inspection and enforcement, and monitoring has and is expected to increase. Lease

modifications and fringe acreage leases will occur in FY 2007 and must be adjudicated in FY

2006, and environmental analysis must be conducted prior to approval. Cost Recovery - The BLM published cost recovery regulations which became effective on November 7, 2005. The rule requires BLM to recover the cost of processing mineral disposal

actions such as mineral material competitive sales on a case-by-case basis. While royalties,

rents, and bonus bids reflect the value of the resource to the permittee, Congress authorized BLM to also recover its processing costs. BLM charges the fees pursuant to authorities under

the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 9701 (IOAA); Section 304(a)

of FLPMA; and OMB Circular A-25; DOI Manual 346 DM 1.2 A; and case law (also see the preamble to the proposed rule at 70 FR 41533 and Solicitor's Opinion M-36987 (December 5, 1996)).

In anticipation of these receipts, the BLM reduced its request for appropriations by $250,000 per year beginning in 2005. This reduction was reflected in both the 2005 and 2006 enacted levels as well as the current request. Although implementing full cost recovery potentially adds to BLM’s capability to complete actions such as material sales, it has taken longer to implement

than the time frame anticipated in these recent budget requests.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, major accomplishments in the Other Mineral Resources Management program

included the following:

. The BLM met or exceeded most of 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. Actual disposals in 2005 were much higher than the planned projections because of increased applications, mainly due to increased construction activity and energy operations.

• The BLM completed 351 non-energy post-lease actions, completed 5,413 mineral material disposals, resolved 88 mineral materials trespass cases, and conducted 1,359 solid mineral

inspections on public and Indian lands and 2,897 mineral material inspections on public

land. The BLM’s leases for non-energy minerals and materials disposals are important to energy and transportation projects in the West. BLM issued 178 free use permits for over

6.9 million cubic yards of materials valued at over $7.2 million.

. The BLM emphasized mineral materials inspection and enforcement to ensure accurate

accounting for the mineral materials removed and compliance with environmental protection

stipulations. This helps to prevent the loss of Federal revenues by deterring illegal removals. The number of inspections at authorized sites is based on volume produced, with

larger operations being inspected more frequently. However, trespass at unauthorized sites causes considerable losses, and the estimated value of cases nationally exceeds $7.0

million.

. In 2005, BLM’s cost per thousand cubic yards of mineral material authorized for removal was lower than the historical average because much larger quantities of material per case were requested, primarily in the Las Vegas office. The measure was developed based on

the average national trend in authorizations over the past decade. BLM expects the cost to return to the historical average in 2006 and 2007.

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OTHER MINERAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure

2005

Plan 2005Actual Change from 2005 Plan 2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Non-energy

MineralsProcessing/Timeliness - Average time for review and

approval of saleable, and

leasable minerals processing

actions (SP: UIM.2.2.03)

18 months 0 Performance Measure

change

accepted

Baseline to be

established NA TBD TBD

Cost Efficiency - BLM cost per 1000 cubic yards of mineral

materials authorized (PART) $297 $193 -$104 $297 +$104 $297 0

Process Non-Energy Mineral

Licenses, Permits or Leases. 14 14 0 28 +14 14 -14

Process Non-Energy Mineral Post Lease Actions. 142 351 +209 321 -30 321 0

Process Mineral Material Disposals. 5,000 5,413 +413 5,000 413 5,000 0

Inspect and Verify Solid Minerals

Production. 1,100 1,359 +259 1,463 +104 1,463 0

Inspect and Verify Mineral

Materials Production. 3,000 2,897 -103 3,000 +103 3,000 0

Note. BLM's official case reporting system, LR2000, was used for actuals for 2005, and in combination

with MIS for planning outputs for 2006 and 2007. LR2000 provides a single data base in retrieving all the necessary data to provide the required information for the intermediate outcome measures and primary

outputs.

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Activity: Alaska Minerals

Activity: Alaska Minerals

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/ -) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 3,944 2,263 0 -2,263 0 -2,263 FTE 15 11 0 -11 0 -11 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Alaska Minerals Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -1

• Elimination of Program -2,262 -11 TOTAL, Program Changes -2,263 -11

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007, budget request for Alaska Minerals is $0 and 0 FTE, a net program decrease of $2,263,000 and 1 1 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Elimination of Alaska Minerals Program (-$2,262,000) - Because of the need to focus

available funding on higher priorities, the 2007 budget request would eliminate the Alaska

Minerals program, ending the ongoing program of mineral assessments and terminating the agreements related to the work which are currently in place with cooperating agencies. The

2007 budget request for the Alaska Minerals program is $0 and 0 FTE, a program change of - $2,262,000, and -11 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$1,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support.

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Total Performance Chanoe - 78 Alaska Mineral Assessments # A B C D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact

of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Mineral Assessments

(#) 78 78 -78 0 0 Column B: The performance level you expect to achieve absent the program change (i.e , at the 2006 request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes); this would reflect, for example, the impact of prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts. Column E: The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and Beyond of ONLY the requested program budget change, it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent

outyear.

Program Overview

Section 1010(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) directed the Secretary of Interior to assess the oil, gas, and other mineral potential on all public lands in the

State of Alaska in order to expand the data base with respect to the mineral potential of such

lands. The goals of the Alaska Minerals program are to:

- evaluate solid minerals resources, including industrial minerals and coal, on public lands throughout Alaska by conducting mining district studies (including field investigations of known and suspected mineral deposits, economic feasibility studies, and, where needed, engineering and environmental studies),

- use geophysical and geochemical data, as well as geologic mapping to obtain

greater understanding of the geology and mineral resources on Federal lands in Alaska,

- develop and utilize a long-term plan to prioritize mining district studies based on land

status, known mineral deposits, active mining claims, mineral terrannes, and

stakeholder input, and

produce mineral potential reports, including mineral occurrence potential and

reasonable foreseeable development scenarios for inclusion BLM Alaska’s resource management plans/environmental impact statements.

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There are 73 mining districts in Alaska. Of those, 30 have been identified as high priority for assessments under ANILCA. Assessments of the remaining 43 mining districts are not

currently scheduled. The U.S. Bureau of Mines (through 1995) and the BLM (since 1995) have

completed the mineral assessments (mining district studies) of 15 of the 30 high priority mining

districts. The BLM is currently working on various stages of several more mining district studies. Each mining district study typically requires five years to complete. The first year is a reconnaissance year used to identify field logistics, including accommodations, aircraft landing and fueling facilities, and infrastructure with some limited site investigations. This is followed by

three years of field investigations. In the fifth year, the final report is written and published. Some mining district studies are accelerated (South NPR-A), while some (Admiralty) may be

extended, but funded at lower levels each year. As land conveyances are completed in Alaska, previously selected land that was withdrawn but

ultimately not conveyed to the State or to Native entities, will require new land use

determinations. These lands, along with all other BLM land in Alaska, have been placed into a number of resource planning areas (RPA). The BLM is currently revising the resource management plans (RMP) for these RPAs.

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Alaska Minerals Program - The Delta River Mining District Study was the first assessment to be initiated under the cost and performance measure

system The last field season for the Delta River Mining District Study was 2004 The BLM investigated 161 sites at an average state direct cost of $13,700 In 2005, 184 sites were investigated for the Aniak

Mining District Study at an average state direct cost of $2,700. Over $950,000 was used to fund

geophysical survey work for the mineral assessment of the South NPR-A, but by definition, no sites were

investigated BLM uses this cost management data to estimate the number of sites that can be investigated with the funds provided. There are numerous critical factors that affect unit costs, including site remoteness and

degree of rugged terrain, amount of infrastructure in place, weather (therefore flight time) conditions,

helicopter and associated fuel costs, helicopter and pilot reliability, etc Allowances must be made for all these factors when planning and projecting units of accomplishment each year For example, in a test case, a lower cost Robison R-44 helicopter was used for the Bristol Bay Mining District Study Good

weather increased capability, and no flight time was lost due to mechanical problems The result was a

reduction in the cost per site investigated.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

The 2007 budget proposes the elimination of the Alaska Minerals Program. All work related to BLM mineral assessments in Alaska will be stopped. This work can be more appropriately done

by other entities. BLM will withdraw its financial support from the collaborative and cooperative agreements with the U. S. Geological Survey, the State of Alaska’s Division of Geophysical and Geological

Surveys, the University of Alaska, and several regional native corporations which have assisted

in the development and management of the Alaska Minerals program.

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In 2006, the Alaska Minerals Program plans the following accomplishments:

- completing the final report for the Aniak Mining District Study,

- completing the first full field season for the Bristol Bay Mining District Study and

investigating 70 sites;

- completing the reconnaissance for the Fortymile RPA Mining District Study and

investigating 8 sites;

- continuing work on the Admiralty Mining District Study;

- releasing the data from the South NPR-A airborne geophysical survey and producing

a summary report;

- conducting the Bristol Bay airborne geophysical survey and releasing the results;

- completing the final report for the Delta River Mining District Study;

- completing the economic prefeasibilty report for the Delta River Mining District;

- initiating work on the economic prefeasibilty report for the Aniak Mining District; and

- completing the mineral potential report for the Bay Resource Management Plan.

In 2006, the Alaska Minerals program will perform fewer mineral assessments than it did in 2005, 78 compared to 212, because the appropriation for BLM is 43% less than 2005.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM exceeded its goal for sites investigated. There were 130 units (sites investigated) planned, and 212 units completed in 2006, an increase of 63 percent over the planned amount. These additional investigations were funded with a $1.7 million Congressional

add-on, which allowed for an airborne geophysical survey of the South NPR-A and funding for the Aniak Mining District Study. The Congressional add-on also allowed for an initial field season for the Admiralty Mining District Study. The major accomplishments in the Alaska

Minerals program included the following:

- continued field investigations for the Aniak Mining District Study; 184 sites were

investigated during the final field season;

- initiated field investigations for the Admiralty Mining District Study; 19 sites were

investigated;

- completed the first year reconnaissance for the Bristol Bay Mining District Study; 12

sites were investigated;

- conducted a significant airborne geophysical survey of a portion of the South NPR-A;

- initiated work on developing the mineral potential report for the Bay Resource Management; and

initiated planning for the Bristol Bay airborne geophysical survey.

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ALASKA MINERALS PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007 Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Non-energy Minerals

Availability - Number

acres available for nonenergy mineral resource

exploration and

development consistent

with applicable management plans (SP: UEM.2.001)

570,700,000 570,699,000 -1 ,000 570,698,000 -1,000 570,697,000 -1,000

COST: (BB) Assess

Alaska Minerals (Cost Per

Unit) $24,678 $21,492 $-3,186 $22,137 +$645 N/A N/A

Assess Alaska Minerals

(number). 130 212 +82 78 -134 0 -78

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Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Alaska Conveyance $ 41,975 40,002 +429 -5,197 35,234 -4,768 FTE 285 275 -3 -10 262 -13 Cadastral Survey s 15,590 15,790 +226 -2,065 13,951 -1,839 FTE 120 117 -1 -4 112 -5 Land and Realty Mgt $ 35,059 33,186 +608 -463 33,331 +145

FTE 326 318 -3 0 315 -3 Total Dollars $ 92,624 88,978 +1,263 -7,725 82,516 -6,462 FTE 731 710 -7 -14 689 -21

Activity Description

The Realty and Ownership Management activity has three programs that are focused on the use of lands and transfer of BLM-managed lands. The Land and Realty Management program

authorizes uses of the land for purposes such as for rights-of-way, commercial filming, and

communications sites. The Land and Realty Management program also implements changes to land ownership to consolidate public lands, by exchanging and purchasing lands, and by selling lands no longer needed for Federal purposes. The

Cadastral Survey program provides cadastral survey services that are an important component to managing both Federal and private lands. The

Alaska Conveyance program transfers BLM lands

in Alaska to other ownership pursuant to a number

of laws. Rights-of-Way: The BLM has authorized nearly 88,000 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,

Pipeline Rights-of-way on public land near Moab

Utah. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III -179
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 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, such as hydro-power, coal or gas-fired generators, and geothermal, to areas where the energy is used, such as at large communities

or in 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 Lands and Realty Management program issues and amends these right-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 13,400 25,401 4,638 44,527 87,966 Acres 868,035 220,062 54,274 5,484,346 6,626,717

Miles 71,613 18,155 4,478

** 94,246

* 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.

Cadastral Survey: To assure certainty in land transactions involving the public lands, the Cadastral Survey program provides cadastral survey products and services to Federal, State, county, and local governments. A cadastral survey, as performed by the BLM, is used to accurately identify land boundaries and to maintain the related survey records for all public and

tribal lands. These cadastral surveys directly support the President’s energy policy and the

Secretary's fiduciary responsibilities for carrying out Trust responsibilities and for survey of Indian assets. Ownership information, financial information, and management of trust accounts are related to or are based upon information recorded in a cadastral survey. 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 survey and 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 is responsible for conducting

cadastral surveys on all Federal land, including the Indian lands and lands managed by other Department bureaus and the Forest Service. The Cadastral Survey program receives funds

from these bureaus for some of these services.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Alaska Conveyances: The BLM has statutory responsibility to survey and convey lands to the State of Alaska, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Native Alaskans, among other groups and tribes. The BLM carries out this responsibility through the Alaska Conveyance

program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance and Lands

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-> (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 41,975 40,002 +429 -5,197 35,234 -4,768 FTE 285 275 -3 -10 262 -13 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Soil, Water, Air Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -175

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -22

• Alaska Conveyance -5,000 -10 TOTAL, Program Changes -5,197 -10 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Alaska Conveyance and Lands is $35,234,000 and 262 FTE, a net program decrease of $5,197,000 and 10 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Alaska Conveyance, (-$5,000,000) - The request reduces funds added by Congress in 2006,

thereby funding the program at the 2006 President’s Budget Request Level. The requested

funding level of $35,234,000 will allow the BLM to make significant progress in transferring Federal lands in Alaska to other ownerships. New provisions provided by the recently enacted

Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act allow the BLM to accelerate the completion of the program at reduced costs. The reduction does impact the cadastral field survey miles that will be completed in 2007 by -2,801 miles. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$175,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative Support at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$22,000) - In 2007, the BLM will

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications reduce costs by realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the National Centers.

Total Performance Chanpe -2801 Completed Cadastral Field Survey Miles A B C D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance

2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact

of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Complete

cadastral survey Miles 3050 3050 -2801 249 0 Column B: The performance level you expect to achieve absent the program change (i.e., at the 2006

request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes); this would reflect, for example, the impact of

prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts. Column E: The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and Beyond of ONLY

the requested program budget change; it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent outyear. Program Overview

The BLM is directly or indirectly involved in managing over 200 million acres of Federal, State, and Native lands in the State of Alaska. The BLM is statutorily required to transfer or “convey” a

total of more than 150 million acres of Federal lands within Alaska to the State of Alaska, Alaska

Native Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives through the Alaska Conveyance and Lands

program. The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is comprised of two sub-programs, the Division of Conveyance Management and the Division of Cadastral Survey. Both divisions operate under

the Mission Goal of “Serving Communities”. Both have “End Outcome Goals” of protecting

lives and property, leadership and decision- making through application of Science and

fulfilling Indian fiduciary trust responsibilities. Additional “End Outcome Goals” include advancing the quality of life in remote and

insular communities including Native Tribes. The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program

has been in operation since the mid-1960s, conveying Federal land in accordance with several laws, which include: the Alaska

Mm

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 Pagelll- 183
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Statehood Act of 1958, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, the Alaska National

Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980, and the newest statute - the Alaska Land Transfer

Acceleration Act of 2004. Progress in Conveying 45.6 million acres to Alaska Native Corporations

Lands Remaing to Survey and —

Lands

Surveyed and Conveyed to Native Corps. 43%

Progress in Conveying 104.5 Million Acres to

the State of Alaska

Lands Conveyed in "Tentative" Status but not

yet Surveyed 44%

Lands

Remaining to Survey and Convey to the State 12%

Lands

Surveyed and Conveyed to the State 44%

The BLM has surveyed and conveyed 43 percent of the 45.6

million acres that must be conveyed to the Alaska Native

Corporations. The BLM has conveyed an additional 40% of

the lands in an interim status, pending the completion of

surveys. The BLM is required to survey and convey the remaining lands.

The BLM has surveyed and conveyed 42 percent of the 104.5

million acres that must be conveyed to the State. An

additional 46% of the lands have been conveyed in an interim status but not yet surveyed. The BLM is required to survey and convey the remaining lands.

Since being in operation, the conveyance program has transferred 67 million acres out of the

original 150 million acres to the State, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Alaska

Natives. An additional 62 million acres of the total 150 million acres have been conveyed by

“interim conveyance” and “tentative approval”. Approximately 83 million acres, including the

lands interim conveyed and tentative approved, await final conveyance The transfer process begins with the selection of lands by Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, and the State. An on-the-ground cadastral survey is performed to determine land boundary

locations. The subsequent cadastral survey plat is produced, approved, and recorded in the

Federal land records system. Finally, the land is conveyed to the above mentioned parties through a Federal land patent. In addition to completing land transfers, this program also administers the townsite trustee program; manages and grants various types of easements and

right-of-way applications for lands planned for conveyance; recovers titles to erroneously conveyed land for re-conveyance; and supports land records automation and modernization

initiatives.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act - The Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, Public Law 108-452, was signed by the President in December of 2004. This legislation amended

procedures within the Alaska Conveyance Program. New provisions provided by this legislation

will allow the BLM to streamline land conveyances by removing obstacles, and reducing costs through improved business practices, resulting in an increased ability to process land conveyances. The principal benefit resulting from PL 108-452 was in Section 301, providing the authority to correct Native Corporation and State of Alaska title documents as a means of resolving conflicts with pending Native allotments. An additional benefit is Title II, which

provided deadlines to the Native Corporations for setting selection priorities. Support for Energy - The Alaska Conveyance program provides support to energy development activities in the BLM, including implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005

and the President’s National Energy Policy, by prioritizing cadastral survey and land conveyance activities in areas of energy exploration in Alaska. Much of Alaska’s energy

exploration is planned for areas selected by Native Corporations and the State of Alaska. Once

these selections are completed and lands are patented, energy development in these areas can

proceed with ownership issues resolved. The Program is also focusing conveyance work on the

corridor for the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS). Emphasis on Timber Harvesting - The Alaska Conveyance Program contributes to the supply

of forest products by prioritizing cadastral survey and land conveyance activities in areas planned for timber harvest. Finalizing land patterns through the conveyance process allows the new owners of the selected lands to proceed with timber harvesting. Recreation and the protection of cultural and natural heritage resources - BLM Alaska is currently developing Land Use Plans (LUP) in support of recreation and the protection of

culturally valuable resources. Finalizing land patterns through the land conveyance process

greatly facilitates the development of Alaska’s LUP’s. Fiduciary Trust Model - The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program continues implementation of the Secretarial approved Fiduciary Trust Model (FTM) initiative, Interior’s approach to fulfilling its fiduciary trust responsibilities to tribal and individual American Indians and Alaska Natives beneficiaries. The FTM includes four cadastral components: 1) Locate a BLM Cadastral Surveyor in each of the BIA Regional Offices, including Alaska; 2) Create and

implement a Certified Federal Surveyor Program; 3) improve the condition of the Public Land

Survey System; and 4) Create one standardized source of land status information based on

cadastral data that delineates the official legal land descriptions. These components ensure

effective, stewardship and management of trusts assets by providing cadastral survey service to Indian country.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the BLM’s planned accomplishments will focus on the following priorities for the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program:

Resolving 250 pending applications for Native allotment parcels. In many cases, these

applications involved multiple sites, some with conflicting claims on the same site. Patenting 500,000 acres of land to the State of Alaska, and patenting 500,000 acres of land

to the Alaska Native Corporations, for a total of 1 ,000,000 acres patented. The surveys, which provide the necessary on-the-ground boundary location, are the most time

intensive portion of the work to convey land; and once completed, the BLM can make

rapid progress in patenting the lands. Processing 1,500,000 acres to the State of Alaska and processing 1,500,000 acres to the Alaska Native Corporations. Completion of 300 administrative procedures and reports regarding Native allotments. Since more Native allotments were

processed in 2006, there will be fewer

Native allotments to process in 2007 and

bring to final completion. Completing 249 miles of field survey work, which include Indian Trust surveys. The

target for complete Cadastral Survey miles

is significantly less than planned for 2006

due to reprioritization of work to support the Energy Policy Act with the 2007 proposed budget. Cadastral Survey is limited in budgetary

resources to fund additional survey projects that produce miles. Approve 6,050 miles of existing field survey efforts, which include Indian Trust surveys. The Program will collect 380 townships of GCDB data or approximately 50 fewer than

projected for 2006. Although this remains a high priority, budgetary restraints are expected

to result in less township data collected. Continuing the use of Indian self-determination agreements with the twelve Alaska Native

corporations for the survey of Native lands.

> *

Surveyor in Alaska. Land cannot be transferred without accurate surveys. Factors influencing survey progress include extreme weather

conditions, a short surveying season, remote

locations, and the large acreage to be surveyed.

Performance Summary Note - Alaska Conveyance and Lands is responsible for reporting data to the BLM’s Lands, Realty, and Cadastral Survey Division for the following PART

performance measure:

. BLM’s Performance Measure (P.M.) 4.1.20 for Alaska land conveyances indicates the percent of the total acreage required under the Alaska Statehood Act and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as amended by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation

Act, to be transferred (by patent) from BLM to the State of Alaska and the Alaska Native

Corporations. c Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 186
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

The Division of Cadastral Survey, a subset of the above mentioned program, contributes to two PART performance measures that are listed under the Cadastral Survey program (BLM

Subactivity 1420). These two measures could not be shown in the Alaska Conveyance

performance table summary because they are not Alaska Conveyance-specific measures. The

values submitted for each of these measures will be computed by the BLM’s Lands, Realty, and

Cadastral Survey Division after compiling data submitted by all BLM state offices. These

measures were developed through the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) assessment

for the 2006 budget year. They include:

. Boundary/Survey: Percent of Surveys Completed within 18 months of being funded.

. Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands that are funded. Performance Breakout by Subactivity:

. Approved Cadastral Survey miles include the number of miles approved from funds in the Alaska Conveyance program (BLM subactivity 1410) plus the number of miles approved for Indian Trust work funded in the Alaska Conveyance program (BLM subactivity 1910). The

2005 approved miles include 6,418 miles funded from 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and

Lands) and 77 miles in subactivity 1910 (Cadastral reimbursable). Total Approved

Cadastral Survey miles equal 6,495.

. Completed Cadastral Field Survey miles include the number of miles surveyed from the funds in subactivity 1410 plus the number of miles surveyed for Indian Trust work funded in subactivity 1910. The 2007 planned field survey miles include 8,001 miles from subactivity 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and Lands) and 112 field survey miles in subactivity 1910

(Cadastral reimbursable).

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Alaska Conveyance Program BLM uses cost management data to estimate project cost and to evaluate and prioritize survey

requests for services Unit cost is one of several considerations in selecting projects Cost management data has aided BLM’s understanding of the various components of the total cost to convey tracts. Understanding these cost components allows BLM to set realistic performance targets

for the number of conveyances to the State of Alaska and Native Corporations that can be completed each year. This data also is used to plan operational costs such as aircraft rental and survey equipment

needs.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

The Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is continuing its implementation of its Five-Year

Strategic Plan, which is an agreement between the BLM and the Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 187
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Corporations, the 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 2006.

In 2006, the BLM’s planned accomplishments remain consistent with the accomplishments

described in the 2006 Budget Justifications due primarily to the increased amount of cadastral

field miles completed in 2005, which front-loaded the conveyance process. The actual accomplishments and the increase in 2006 will include the following:

. The BLM expects to resolve 250 Alaska Native allotment parcels. In many cases, these

applications involved multiple sites, some with conflicting claims on the same site.

. The BLM expects to patent 500,000 acres to the State of Alaska, and patent 500,000 acres

to Alaska Native Corporations, for a total of 1 ,000,000 acres patented. The number of acres patented to the State of Alaska and Alaska Native Corporations is less than the number of acres conveyed in 2005 because the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program is now

focusing resources on identifying the number of acres to be processed to Alaska State Selections and number of acres processed to Alaska Native Corporations.

. The BLM expects to process 1 ,500,000 acres to the State of Alaska and process 1 ,500,000 acres to Alaska Native Corporations.

. Completion of 550 administrative procedures and reports regarding Native allotments, moving them towards final completion.

. The BLM expects to survey 3,050 miles for the Alaska Conveyance Program, including over 100 miles of Indian Trust surveys.

. The BLM expects to approve and file in the official Federal records system over 6,000 miles

of cadastral survey to support transfer of lands to Native Alaskan’s and to the State of Alaska.

. The BLM expects to collect 430 townships of GCDB data, about 75 more townships than in 2005. In an effort to support energy development and protection of Trust assets in Alaska,

collection of the GCDB remains a high priority in Alaska.

. The BLM expects to continue the use of Indian self-determination agreements with the twelve Alaska Native corporations for the survey of Native lands. New in 2006:

« Three new primary work outputs have been added to the Performance Overview. They

include:

1. Process Alaska Native Allotment Selections - Final processing or rejection of claims.

2. Process Alaska State Selections - Rejection of State selections where selection remains.

3. Process Alaska Native Corporation - Rejection of ANCSA selections where

selection remains.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 9

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM exceeded many of its primary output targets in the Alaska Conveyance and Lands program due to increased funding and other factors explained below. Major accomplishments included:

. Resolving 566 applications for Native allotment parcels. In many cases, these applications involved multiple sites, some with conflicting claims on the same site.

. Patenting 2,060,995 acres of iand to the State of Alaska and patenting 1,466,162 acres of land to the Alaska Native Corporations. These totals were greater than planned for 2005

because more cadastral survey plats were approved and available for patenting of entitlements than expected.

. Assisted certified veterans of the Vietnam War in filing for Native allotments. Under

legislation passed in 2003, Native veterans were allowed to submit applications they otherwise would have filed during their active duty in the war.

. Completed 8,113 miles of on-the-ground surveys, including 112 miles for Indian Trust

surveys. This was over 4,000 more than planned because GPS technologies increased the Program’s ability to complete work over iarge areas with limited tree cover. Another factor

contributing to this success was the limited complexity of the surveys with less dense

ownership patterns. The Program also established 4,467 survey monuments to provide necessary on-the-ground evidence, all in support of land conveyance.

. Approving 693 survey plats encompassing 3,102,500 acres and 6,495 miles of surveyed

lines, which also include Indian Trust miles. These documents serve as legal notice of the

legal boundaries established for managing Federal and Indian lands.

. Collecting cadastral data for 357 townships to be incorporated into the Geographic

Coordinate Data Base (GCDB). Actual collected cadastral data is less than the 2005

planned because efforts were focused on data from Southeast Alaska, where information is much more complex. Due to the increased complexity of the data, there was a reduction in number of the initial townships to be collected in the same period of time. These townships

are subsequently posted on the internet and are available for downloading by the public on BLM’s website maintained in Alaska.

. Continuing the use of Indian Self-Determination agreements with twelve Alaska Native Corporations for the survey of Native lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

ALASKA CONVEYANCE AND LANDS PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Land Conveyances: Increase

the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (Alaska conveyances pursuant to ANCSA and ANILCA) (SP: Non-Key)

1,000,000 3,527,157 +2,527,157 1,000,000 -2,527,157 1,000,000 0

Percent & acres of total land (150,027,451 acres) required under law to be transferred by

patent to State of Alaska and

Alaska Native Corporations. (BUR)

43.0% 44.0% +1% 44.9% +0.9% 45.6% +0.7%

Approve Cadastral Survey

(miles). 6,000 6,495 +495 6,112 -383 6,050 -62 Complete Cadastral Field Survey (miles). 4,000 8,113 +4,113 3,050 -5,063 249 -2,801

Collect Digital Cadastral Data 800 357 -443 430 +73 380 -50 Manage Public Land Records 5,000 8,276 +3,276 8,600 +324 9,000 +400

Patent Alaska Native

Allotment Conveyances

(number). 600 566 -34 250 -316 250 0

Process Land

Purchase/Donation 6 3 -3 4,598 +4,595 0 -4,598

Patent Alaska State Conveyances (acres). 500,000 2,060,995 +1,560,995 500,000 -1,560,995 500,000 0

Patent Alaska Native Corporation Conveyances

(acres). 500,000 1,466,162 +966,162 500,000 -966,162 500,000 0

Process Alaska Native Allotment Selections (parcels) 0 0 0 550 +550 300 -250

Process Alaska State

Selections (acres) 0 0 0 1,500,000 +1,500,000 1,500,000 0

Process Alaska Native Corporation Selections (acres) 0 0 0 1,500,000 +1,500,000 1,500,000 0

approved for Indian Trust work funded in subactivity 1920. 2005 actual accomplishments include 6,418 miles of Approved

Cadastral Scurvey in subactivity 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and Lands) and 77 miles in subactivity 1910 (Cadastral reimbursable).

Total Approved Cadastral Survey miles equal 6,495. Completed Cadastral Field Survey miles include the number of miles surveyed

from the funds in subactivity 1410 plus the number of miles surveyed for Indian Trust work funded in subactivity 1910. '05 actual accomplishments include 8,001 Cadastral Field Survey miles from subactivity 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and Lands) and 112 field survey miles in subactivity 1910 (Cadastral reimbursable). Total Complete Cadastral Field Survey miles equal 8,113. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 190
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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 15,590 15,790 +226 -2,065 13,951 -1,839 FTE 120 117 -1 -4 112 -5 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Cadastral Survey Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -110

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -26

• GIS Mapping - Utah -296

• Recordable Disclaimer Processing - Alaska -739 -4

• Mapping - Montana -936

• Soil Survey - Wyoming -158

• Indian Settlement Funding +200 TOTAL, Program Changes -2,065 -4

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Cadastral Survey is $13,951,000 and 112 FTE, a net program

decrease of $2,065,000 and 4 FTE from the enacted level. Indian Settlement Funding (+$200,000) - The funding increase will provide a one-time payment to local governments pursuant to the Snake River Water Rights Act, which endorses

the settlement request negotiated between the Department and the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho. The Snake River Basin Adjudication (SRBA) is a water rights adjudication of waters to the Snake River within the State of Idaho. The water rights included claims to support the Nez

Perce Tribe’s consumptive water needs and land claims in the area ceded by the Tribe in 1863. The Nez Perce Water Rights Settlement Agreement of 2004 includes provisions to resolve the issues relating to the Tribe’s water claims. In this settlement agreement and legislation adopting

the settlement (The Snake River Water Rights Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-447, Division J, Title X)), the Nez Perce Tribe was given the right to select for transfer to the Tribe, a quantity of land up

to and including 11,200 acres identified by BLM as available within the present Nez Perce o Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 191
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Reservation boundaries. The Cadastral Survey Program is an integral part of the SRBA

because of the need to survey these selected land to facilitate their adjudication. Section 6 (d) of the Snake River Water Rights Act authorized the appropriation of $200,000 for a one-time payment to local governments. This payment was to mitigate for the transfer of land by

the Bureau of Land Management to the Tribe under section I.F of the Nez Perce Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The BLM is requesting this increase of $200,000 to make those payments to the local governments. G/S Mapping in Utah (-$296,000) - Congress provided an additional $296,000 in 2006 for GIS

mapping and related projects in the State of Utah. This funding was made available to the State

or Utah’s Automated Geographic Reference Center for a GIS mapping project and related

activities. This reduction of $296,000 will return the program to the funding level originally planned. Recordable Disclaimers in Alaska (-$739,000) - An additional $739,000 was provided in 2006

for processing applications for disclaimers of interest for lands located under navigable bodies

of water (submerged lands). These funds assisted the BLM in handling the increased workload

associated with processing disclaimers of interest applications. This reduction of $739,000 will return the program to the funding level originally planned. Mapping in Montana (-$936,000) - An additional $936,000 was provided in 2006 for mapping

and related projects in the State of Montana. This reduction of $936,000 will return the program

to the funding level originally planned.

Soil Survey in Wyoming (-$158,000) - An additional $158,000 was provided in 2006 to conduct soil surveys in the State of Wyoming. This reduction of $158,000 will return the program to the funding level originally planned. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$110,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$26,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The BLM is responsible for performing cadastral surveys on ail Federal and Indian lands. 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

their lands. The Cadastral Survey program supports the Serving Communities mission goal of the Department’s Strategic Plan and fulfills the Secretary’s responsibility to maintain the Public Land Survey System. By creating, identifying, surveying, and maintaining the legal boundaries

of Federal interest lands, information is readily available to States, tribal, local governments,

local communities, and the public through the Public Land Survey System. The Cadastral Survey program provides direct support to 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. 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 over time by human activity or by natural forces. Boundaries that are correctly surveyed, with well-marked and well-maintained boundary markers, support effective decision making and minimize the risk of litigation by precluding the inadvertent use of the wrong lands. The Cadastral Survey program also conducts the Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCBD)

program, which is a system to represent land ownership boundaries in a coordinated, standardized digital fashion. The GCDB system represents the best practices for storing, displaying, and updating land records into the Public Land Survey System and the National

Integrated Lands System. The BLM, other Federal agencies, States, and local governments

utilize the GCDB system for many purposes. GCDB facilitates energy planning, wildland fire and emergency response, and provides for real time access to digital land title records. Through Western Governors’ Association (WGA) resolutions, the WGA is supportive of the GCDB because of its ability to portray survey grade positions in a common, seamless digital environment. Fiduciary Trust Model - The Cadastral Survey program continues implementation of the

Secretarial approved Fiduciary Trust Model (FTM) initiative, Interior’s approach to fulfilling its fiduciary trust responsibilities to tribal and individual American Indians and Alaska Natives

beneficiaries. The FTM includes four cadastral components: 1) Locate a BLM Cadastral Surveyor in each of the BIA Regional Offices, including Alaska; 2) Create and implement a

Certified Federal Surveyor Program; 3) Improve the condition of the Public Land Survey

System; and 4) Create one standardized source of land status information based on cadastral Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 193
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications o data that delineates the official legal land descriptions. These components ensure effective, stewardship and management of trusts assets by providing cadastral survey service to Indian

country.

In 2007, the BLM will continue the development and improvement of a Certified Federal Surveyor Program. This program benefits the BLM by reducing the survey backlog, and

reduces the costs associated with the backlog of Indian surveys. This component will be funded

at $100,000 within the BLM Cadastral Survey Program in the 2007 budget. The remaining three FTM survey elements are funded within the 2007 BIA budget. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Program performance plans include:

• Approving 5,200 miles of cadastral surveys. This is approximately 700 fewer miles of approved cadastral survey than in 2006. In support of the Energy Policy Act, BLM will redirect resources to support the energy pilot office mission goals.

• The BLM expects to complete 4,200 miles of cadastral field surveys, about 550 fewer

than 2006. The effects of absorbing increases in costs results in fewer dollars to fund

field operations expenses. Many of these miles will be completed in support of the BLM’s energy pilot offices.

. The BLM will collect 900 townships of GCDB data, about 75 more townships than

projected in 2006. In support of the new Energy Act, BLM will be supporting data

collection in states with areas of oil and gas interest. Performance Summary Notes — The primary outputs detailed in the performance summary

table do not include those produced by the BLM in Alaska. (Refer to the Alaska Conveyance

and Lands and Realty Management sections for primary outputs in Alaska.) The primary

outputs were produced using funds from a wide range of BLM programs under the Benefiting

Subactivity Concept. The Program also completes cadastral surveys for other agencies within DOI, as well as other Federal agencies the Program services on a reimbursable basis.

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Use of Cost and Performance Information

in the Cadastral Survey Program

Performance and cost management data are used by the Cadastral Survey Program to assess

priorities and monitor spending

In 2005, the Cadastral Survey Program evaluated performance and cost data to assess which

organizations are achieving the greatest efficiencies. This evaluation occurred during the BLM's

2006 budget planning target allocation process and provided valuable criterion for determining budget distributions in the 2006 annual work plan. The evaluation provided valuable information about the costs of surveys and the work load faced by each State Office. Additionally the BLM has begun a workforce management program to address the projected loss of skills from the program

In 2006, the BLM provided additional dollars to State Offices as base funding. The program

evaluation during the planning target allocation process provided valuable information to help

identify which offices could best utilize scarce funding. Support of the National Energy Policy Act was also a major factor in the allocation of 2006 funding.

In 2006, two Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) measures were implemented. The first demonstrates the efficiency with which cadastral surveys are completed. The second demonstrates

the program’s capacity to provide cadastral services with respect to the overall need, need is identified through a comprehensive inventory produced in collaboration with all customers including other Federal agencies and departments

In 2005, the BLM continued to refine an inventory of the survey needs on Indian Trust lands. This

inventory includes a mechanism to prioritize lands for survey by evaluating each land parcel using

specific criterion. This criterion, developed in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Office of Special Trustee, includes trespass abatement, timber harvest, mineral leasing, and

other priorities related to Indian Trust assets and the disbursement of funds into Individual Indian Monetary accounts.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM will continue to perform cadastral surveys and input survey data into GCDB areas where BLM has high priority management needs, such as areas within seven Pilot Project

Offices established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, other areas with significant 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 Program expects to have completed the following key performance outcomes:

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• 5,877 miles of cadastral surveys, about 1,300 fewer than approved in 2005. This decrease

is due largely to the increasing complexity of surveys being approved because of denser

land patterns.

• 4,754 miles of cadastral field survey, about 400 fewer than in 2005. Denser land patterns and the resulting legal complexity of lands planned for survey is expected to result in fewer

cadastral field miles.

• Collect GCDB data on 825 townships, about 140 fewer than in 2005. As initial collection of townships nears completion in many of the Western states there is an overall reduction. However, collection of data in some of the plains states will increase, especially in areas

with oil and gas interest. Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Seven Pilot Project offices have been established to implement improvements in coordinating, processing and monitoring oil and gas authorizations. The

Cadastral Survey program will assist the oil and Gas Management program in these offices by

providing geospatial information related directly to on the ground property boundaries, well heads, and other physical features. Much of this work is expected to result in providing spatial information for NEPA and EPCA studies. The following Cadastral actions wili be performed to assist BLM Energy Pilot Project offices:

• In Colorado, the Glenwood Springs Office will perform field survey work in the area adjacent

to extensive leasing and ongoing drilling of new wells on the Roan Plateau Planning area

located near Rifle. The purpose of the survey is to mark and post 12 miles of boundary on

the Roan Plateau, which is adjacent to lands identified as being eligible for wild and scenic

river classification (critical and environmental concern within watershed management areas).

• The Montana State Office has already become an asset in regulatory decisions of the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Coordination between MSO, the BLM, and

the State of Montana Oil and Gas division wili continue to meet data needs. The GCDB data

is available to companies that explore and develop energy reserves. BLM in Montana will provide maintenance and accuracy revisions for the GCDB in the energy basins; create

legal descriptions of parcels in the beds of certain rivers in energy basins for leasing purposes; and perform field surveys to locate and mark PLSS boundaries for location and development of oil and gas activities on the ground.

• in New Mexico, the Office of the Special Trustee has embarked on a program for Fiduciary Trust reform. The New Mexico State Office and Oklahoma Regional office is presently engaged with the Cherokee Tribe as well as the BIA Andarko in the collection of geographic

coordinate data. The goal is to build a measurement based geographic information system

in these two pilot areas and the feasibility of doing so in all of Indian Country.

• The Utah State Office will be doing a collaborative project between the Bureau of Indian

Affairs, Uintah and Ouray Agency Office on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications the BLM, Verna! Field Office, Energy Pilot Office to resurvey a township of mixed ownership

that will insure the proper location in the public land survey system of over 500 oil and gas

well heads within the township.

• The Wyoming State Office will resurvey 8 to 10 townships. It will collect and update data for GCDB in support of the National Energy Policy Act and the Energy Pilot Project Offices. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the major accomplishments performed by the Cadastral Survey Program, excluding the Alaska State Office, include the following:

• approved 528 survey plats,

• completed 5,199 miles of on-the-ground surveys,

• established 8,061 survey monuments,

. 7,174 miles approved by Cadastral Survey Program,

• 4,983 miles approved for Cadastral Reimbursable,

• 323 miles approved for USFS Cadastral Survey; and

• within the totals above include 4,210 miles that were for Indian Trust lands.

• Incorporated 962 townships into the GCDB system and updated GCDB data on another 3,107 townships. Other key accomplishments include the following:

. The BLM Arizona State Office assisted in fulfilling the Secretary's Trust responsibilities in Indian Country by performing and/or approving Cadastral Surveys on the Navajo, Hopi, Kaibab and Hualapai reservations.

• Cadastral surveys were performed for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service to promote prudent resource management by these agencies.

• Surveys were performed to accommodate internal BLM requests to identify potential trespasses, define communication sites, and to facilitate Federal land exchanges and monument wilderness area boundaries. Coordinate data from approved surveys was

incorporated into the GCDB to update any changes reflective of the new brass cap

cadastral surveys.

• Cadastral Survey conducted a survey in the Laughlin area to resolve an issue with

unofficial monuments set in the 1930's and 1940's by the General Land Office (GLO)

that were being erroneously used by private surveyors. The approval of this survey in January of 2005 resolved the unofficial monument problem and also enabled the issuance of several permits and the sale of 281.54 acres. The total sale price of the land

sold was $33,220,000, or an average of $1 17,994 per acre. The total cost of the survey was approximately $60,000. Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) Measures: An evaluation of Federal programs

through the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) was conducted for the Lands and Realty c Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Pagelll- 197
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Management Program in 2004. The Cadastrai Survey Program was included in the evaluation. o

The following two PART performance measures were established as a result of the PART

review: 1) Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands that are funded; 2) Percent of Surveys Completed within eighteen (18) months of being funded. For the first performance measure identified above, each state office collected an inventory

of cadastral survey needs from their respective customers. This inventory covering fiscal years 2006 - 2008 was used for calculating the performance measure's baseline, and goal (20% for 2006) for meeting these identified needs. The estimated cost to fund the 2006

inventory of needs was estimated at $71 million; which included $37 million in survey needs

for Indian Trust lands. The goal for the second measure was set at 54% for 2006; this was

based on past performance and projected workforce capabilities to complete surveys in a

timely manner.

• The Alaska Conveyance and Lands Program also contributed to the above performance

measures. Future budget documents will identify performance for the Cadastral Survey Program and the Alaska Conveyance and Lands Program separately. However, the PART web will only show one value for each measure which will be the combined

performance of both Programs. (See the Alaska Conveyance and Lands section performance summary for BLM Alaska's reporting responsibilities for these measures.)

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CADASTRAL SURVEY PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands

that are funded. (PART)

Baseline

Established

in FY05

Baseline

Established

in FY05

N/A 20% N/A 22% +2%

Boundary/Survey: Percent of Surveys Completed within eighteen (18) months of being funded. (PART)

Baseline

Established

in FY05

Baseline

Established

in FY05

N/A 54% N/A 56% +2%

Approve Cadastral Survey,

(miles) 5800 7174 +1374 5877 -1297 5200 -677 Complete Cadastral Field Survey, (miles) 5800 5199 -601 4754 -445 4200 -554

Collect Digital Cadastral Data, (number of townships) 800 962 +162 825 -137 900 +75

Update Digital Cadastral Data, (number of townships) 2000 3107 +1107 2157 -950 3500 +1343 The Alaska Conveyance and Lands Program (BLM Subactivity 1410) also contributes to the two PART measures identified above.

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Activity: Realty and Ownership Management

Subactivity: Land and Realty Management

Subactivity: Lands and Realty Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 35,059 33,186 +608 -463 33,331 +145 FTE 326 318 -3 0 315 -3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Land & Realty Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -414

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -49 TOTAL, Program Changes -463 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Land and Realty Management is $33,331,000 and 315 FTE, a net program decrease of $463,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$414,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$49,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table

A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

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. In addition, the Land and Realty Management

program authorizes use of the public lands for 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. Other uses of the

public lands, such as withdrawals and revocation of withdrawals, are managed through this program. The Land and Realty Management program also works closely with the Department

of Defense to coordinate withdrawals of the public lands for military purposes, resolves issues concerning over-flights of the public lands, and coordinates management of adjacent military and public lands. The BLM has also 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 responsibilities. In addition, the BLM will continue to implement pertinent portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Major priorities that will be addressed in 2007 by the Land and Realty Management program

include the following: Rights-Of-Way - Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Mineral Leasing

Act provisions, the BLM issues right-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 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 right-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, renewals, and new rights-of-way applications each year. 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 2006, 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 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. The BLM will use $350,000 for the non-cost recoverable portion of 145 rights-of-way. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 201
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In 2006, the BLM estimates it will collect more than $10,000,000 in cost-reimbursement fees from applicants for rights-of-way grants, amendments, and renewals. This includes an

additional $2,000,000 that BLM anticipates it will recover from the revised cost recovery

regulations that were completed in 2005. In 2006, the BLM anticipates collecting an additional $600,000 from applicants for minor rights-of-way. Renewable Energy - The development of renewable energy resources is a goal of the

President’s National Energy Policy and an important aspect of the Resource Use mission goal

of the Department’s Strategic Plan, through the end outcome goal to manage public lands to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value for energy production. The BLM anticipates an 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 2006, the BLM will continue conducting 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. An environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relating to the

authorization of wind energy projects was completed in 2005. This EIS provides an analysis of the development of wind energy projects in the West. Principal areas tentatively identified for development are in Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah. Offices will be able to utilize this EIS to aid in analyzing impacts for specific applications for the use of public lands for wind

energy use. In conjunction with the publication of this EIS, applicable BLM land use plans were amended to allow for the use of applicable lands for wind energy development. The BLM will also continue to participate with the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Laboratory on

wind and solar energy studies. Support for Energy- The Energy Policy Act of 2005 made many modifications to the Bureau’s procedures for processing energy-related authorizations, including rights-of-way authorizations. The Act also requires several studies to be completed within very short time frames. Significant requirements under the Act that pertain to rights-of-way include: (1) completion of a corridor study to establish future right-of-way corridors crossing over Federal lands located in the West

by August 7, 2007, which includes completion of an EIS; (2) a study of right-of-way rentals and

updating the current rental schedule must be completed by August 7, 2006; (3) establishment of a new categorical exclusion for rights-of-way constructed within certain right of way corridors (completed); and (4) publication of a rule to allow individuals to request a hearing if they are adversely affected by prescriptions proposed by an agency for inclusion in a hydropower license authorized under the Federal Power Act of 1920 (this final rule was published in the Federal

Register on November 17, 2005). All of these activities are funded by the Lands Realty Management program. Hydropower Relicensing - The Federal Power Act of 1920 authorizes the Federal Energy

Regulatory Commission to permit the use of Federal lands by private entities to develop hydro- power facilities. These existing facilities, many of 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. Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 202
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Hydro-power license and re-license projects are located primarily in California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 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 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. Land Sales - The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act of 2000 authorizes the BLM to use

certain 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 for disposal through a land use plan in effect on July 25, 2000, the date of enactment of FLTFA. Proceeds are used by the Secretary of the Interior. At the end of the first quarter of 2006, the BLM had received a cumulative amount of $65.0 million in receipts from land sales (This receipt amount will increase once full payment is made for lands sold in late fiscal year 2005 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2006). The BLM plans several sales in 2006 and these proceeds will be used by BLM and the other land managing agencies in 2006 to purchase lands. Land Exchanges - The BLM’s land exchange program has undergone a number of evaluations over the past few years and several deficiencies have been identified and corrected. The BLM

began a further evaluation of the program in late 2002, which continued in 2003. The BLM

imposed additional requirements and restrictions on the land exchange program in 2003. Even

with the additional restrictions in 2003, the BLM continued to exceed the performance targets for 2005, as a number of projects were pending from prior years. The BLM anticipates additional land exchanges in 2006 as personnel complete pending land exchange projects. However, the BLM anticipates a reduction in land exchanges in 2007 due to the increased use of land sale

authorities. Appraisal Reorganization - One of the changes to the land exchange program involves real estate appraisals. In November, 2003, the Department reorganized the appraisal function, placing all real estate appraisers from the BLM and other land management bureaus and

Reclamation into the Office of Appraisal Services, within the Department’s National Business

Center. This reorganization has achieved a significant reform of the appraisal process. The

appraisal program is presented in the Department budget.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The Land and Realty Management programs provided the majority of the funds for the salaries and benefits of the appraisers; however, the Land Acquisition activity and the Southern Nevada

Public Lands Management Account will provide some funds, as some land exchanges and

acquisitions are funded from these sources. The funding from the Land Acquisition activity for appraisal is expected to decrease slightly in 2007 as the BLM will be purchasing fewer tracts and therefore requiring fewer appraisals for that program. The BLM estimates that the National Business Center appraisers will perform 360 appraisals for the BLM both in 2006 and 2007. This is consistent with prior year appraisal workloads. The BLM estimates that it will obtain 180 appraisals from contractors in 2006. The BLM estimates

that it will obtain 170 appraisals from contractors in 2007, based on the prediction of a slight decrease in the number of land exchanges in 2007. Land Withdrawals - Each year the BLM reviews lands that have been withdrawn for specified purposes, revoking unneeded withdrawals when appropriate to allow more uses of the 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 varies from year to year, depending on the

other uses proposed for the lands. The BLM will continue to review withdrawals in 2006, and

anticipates revoking withdrawals for 200,000 acres in 2006 and 150,000 acres in 2007; however, the acres for which withdrawals are revoked is dependant 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 2006 and a similar workload in 2007.

Strategic Plan - The Land and Realty Management program supports the Resource Use

mission goal of the Department’s 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 rights-of-way applications. The Land and Realty Management program also supports the Serving Communities mission

goal of the Department’s Strategic Plan, through the authorization of numerous uses of the

public lands that benefit communities, local governments and individuals. Key intermediate outcome measures for the Serving Communities mission goal include increasing the acreage of Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 204
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications approved land disposals; increasing the acreage of land exchange and acquisitions to improve 9

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.)

2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the BLM will continue to 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 began

preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze wind energy development for the western states. This work effort was completed in June of 2005. As a

result of the availability of this EIS it is anticipated that the processing of right of way

applications for wind energy projects will proceed faster. The EIS provides a means

whereby required NEPA documentation can be tiered off of the programmatic EIS. Also, the EIS incorporated amendments to applicable land use plans so that new plan amendments

are not required for siting wind energy projects.

. BLM is proceeding to implement applicable portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Implementation actions include preparation of an EIS to establish right of way corridors (to be completed by August 2007), and completion of other specific provisions of the Act.

. The BLM anticipates completing 20,000 acres of land exchange disposals and 20,000 acres

of land exchange acquisitions in 2007. Few exchanges will be completed because of the continued emphasis on land sales to take advantage of the use of funding received as a

result of FLTFA.

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Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Lands and Realty Management Program for Rights-of-Way Processing

Processing of right of way applications for various purposes such as electric transmission lines, oil and gas pipelines, communication facilities, roads and many other uses is a significant responsibility of the Bureau of Land Management. Currently there are over 89,000 ROWs

authorized on BLM lands. The use of ROWs is a significant means to transport energy products,

including both electricity and oil and gas, from production areas to use sites Cost management data has been used to determine where ROW authorization costs are higher or lower than the norm, and to determine the reasons for these fluctuations. ROW processing costs

include the costs to authorize the application, including conducting field examinations, determining

if other parties have interests in the lands at issue, and assessing the impacts to the environment

of the proposed activity on the ROW BLM revised its cost recovery regulations in 2005 so that reimbursement for minor right-of way costs (less than $1,000) are more representative of actual

costs. In addition, a new process for authorizing rights-of-way through use of a project manager

has been instituted. Through use of this process groups of similar rights of way (e g , transmission

lines located in local area) can be processed more rapidly. The BLM has developed several ROW project manager positions, using experienced realty

specialists. These project managers direct and manage the application processing work when the ROW crosses several field office boundaries or when field office personnel do not have the experience to process these types of applications has provided a means to rapidly process major ROWs using the project manager’s expertise, rather than having to wait to train new staff to process such actions in areas where ROW activity has been limited Cost management data has shown that States with a greater number of ROW applications filed generally have developed streamlined procedures, allowing the BLM to focus limited funding increases in areas that will process the greatest number of ROWs from the backlog 2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, it is the goal of the BLM to continue to place a priority on processing right-of-way and

use authorizations for energy-related projects. The BLM will also use a significant amount of

staff resources to implement pertinent provisions of the Energy Policy Act. The BLM anticipates meeting the targets set in the 2006 Budget Justifications. Major priorities that will be addressed in 2006 by the Land and Realty Management subactivity include the following: Rights-of-Way - Under provisions of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the 1920 Mineral Leasing Act, the BLM issues right-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

strives to ensure that the public lands are used in a way to ensure optimal value for energy

production. A majority of these right-of-way grants are related to energy development, such as

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications rights-of-way for petroleum pipelines; electric power lines; energy development (e.g., wind energy sites) 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

reimbursement of costs paid by applicants for processing rights-of-way applications (see

Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures appropriation). Over the past two years, the BLM

has authorized over 9,000 amendments, revisions, and new rights-of-way applications. The demand for all types of rights-of-way applications is expected to increase significantly over the

next few years due to economic changes in the utility industry, increased energy development, passage of the 2005 Energy Policy Act, and changes in technology. In 2006, 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 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. Cost recovery regulations were published in April 2005 that allows the BLM to recover additional costs for applicable rights-of-way over what was collected under the former regulations. Some additional rights-of-way will be processed,

but performance will be accounted for in the cost recovery program (Service Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures) rather than in the Lands and Realty Management program. Therefore, the performance goal for 2006 is 3,169 right-of-way authorizations. Some of these additional rights- of-way will be funded under the Services Charges, Deposits, and Forfeitures Appropriation

rather than in the Lands and Realty Management appropriation.

In 2006, the BLM estimates it will collect more than $1 1 million in cost-reimbursement fees from

applicants for rights-of-way grants, amendments, and renewals, and the BLM anticipates

collecting an additional $400,000 from these applicants in 2006, as a result of revising the

regulations to allow recovery of additional costs. Renewable Energy - The development of renewable energy resources is a goal 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 2006, BLM will continue to 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. The BLM will also 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

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications power facilities. These existing facilities, many of 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 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 governments, 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. 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, and disposals, and withdrawals and revocation of withdrawals. For example, in many 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 mission goals of the Department of the Interior 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 authorizes the BLM to use certain proceeds from land sales to acquire privately owned inholdings and other lands with exceptional resource values within certain areas managed by the BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. To qualify, lands sold must have been identified as

suitable for disposal through a land use plan in effect on July 25, 2000, the date of enactment of the FLTFA. Proceeds are used by the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture. At

the end of the first quarter of 2006, the BLM had received a cumulative amount of $65.0 million

in receipts from land sales (This receipt amount will increase once full payment is made for lands sold in late fiscal year 2005 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2006). The BLM tentatively proposes 56 sales in 2006, totaling approximately 8,000 acres, and anticipates that these sales

will generate approximately $45 million. This range of value is extremely speculative, as parcels are not appraised when they are initially proposed for sale, may not be administratively cleared

for sale (due to resource values unknown at the time they are initially identified), may not receive sale offers meeting the appraised value, or may command significantly higher values than anticipated when exposed to a competitive market. A portion of these proceeds will be used by BLM and the other land managing agencies to purchase lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications o The BLM’s land exchange program has undergone a number of evaluations over the past few

years and several deficiencies have been corrected. It is anticipated that the acres of land acquired or disposed of by use of the land exchange process will be reduced in 2006. The

principle reason for this is that more lands that are suitable for disposal will be sold through the FLTFA authority rather than exchanged. Therefore, the BLM anticipates 75 exchanges on the

acquisition side and 70 exchanges on the disposal side will be undertaken in 2006. The land appraisal function that BLM formerly managed was transferred to the Department in 2004. The Land and Realty Management program formerly provided the majority of the funds

for the salaries and benefits of the appraisers; however, the Land Acquisition activity, the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Account, and the O&C Account also provided some funds. These funds were permanently transferred to the Department as required by the 2006 Appropriation Act. The BLM estimates that the National Business Center appraisers will perform 360 appraisals for the BLM in 2006. This is consistent with prior year appraisal workloads. The BLM estimates

that it will obtain 180 appraisals from contractors in 2006, the same as in 2005. The BLM

estimates that it will obtain 160 appraisals from contractors in 2007, based on the prediction of a

slight decrease in the number of land exchanges in 2006. 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. 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 varies from year to year, depending on the other uses proposed for the lands. The BLM will continue to review withdrawals in 2006, and anticipates revoking withdrawals for 20,000 acres in 2006 and 15,000 acres in 2005; 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 2006 and a similar workload in 2007. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM exceeded some of its goals for primary outputs, but did not meet other output

goals. The accomplishments are described below:

Publication of final rights-of-way of cost recovery regulations-these regulations which have been underway since 2000 were published in May 2005. Publication of this rulemaking will allow BLM to recover an additional $600,000 in processing costs for Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 209
w

Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications authorizing right of way grants in future years. Also, the regulations provide for the establishment of a master agreement whereby, an applicant who has several pending

right of way applications may request that BLM process multiple applications. In addition, fees for processing and monitoring rights-of-way have been delinked-whereby now a fee processing category may be different than a monitoring category. Rental schedules were also updated. BLM exceeded its goal slightly in the posting of public lands records on the internet. These records include data that can be used to assist title searches, land surveys, and

historical and genealogical research and retrieval. BLM exceeded its goal in the reduction of its right-of-way backlog, by reducing the backlog by approximately 2%. BLM disposed of 121,046 acres of land thereby exceeding its goal of 105,000 acres by about 20%. BLM significantly exceeded its goal of acquisition of lands by acquiring over 92,357

acres by means of exchange, purchase and donation. This quantity is about nine times

the 2005 goal. BLM issued 4,498 right-of-way grants, exceeding the goal of 3,169 grants. A majority of these grants were for energy related uses, including wind energy authorizations, oil and

gas pipelines and electric transmission lines.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications o

LANDS AND REALTY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Rights-of-Way Backlog - Number

of pending cases of permits and

lease applications that are in backlog status for rights-of-way (SP: UIM.1.01.003)

1,127 1,117 -10 1,750 +633 1,100 -650

Land Conveyances: Increase the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (excluding Alaska)

(SP: Non-Key)

105,000

acres 121,046 +16,046 100,000 -21,046 100,000 0

Process Realty Permits/Licenses/Easements. (number)’ 800 1,105 +305 800 -305 725 -75

Process Right-of-Way Grants, (number)** 3,169 4,498 +1,329 3,169 -1,329 3,500 +331

Process Land Exchanges - Disposals (acres)*** 10,000 19,756 +9,756 10,000 -9,756 20,000 +10,000

Process Land Exchanges - Acquisitions (acres)*** 10,000 92,357 +82,357 10,000 -82,357 20,000 +10,000 Conduct Realty Inspections, (number) 3,300 5,978 2,678 3,300 -2,678 3,800 +500

'Does not include geophysical permits. "Measure changed to include only ROW grants, amendments and renewals.

*** Measure for Processing land exchanges split into two measures, one for disposals and one for acquisitions, now reported in acres.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Communication Site Management

Subactivity: Communication Site Management

Subactivity: Communication S te Management

2005

Actual 2006Enacted

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-)

Program Changes

(+/-)

2007

Budget Request

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Fee

Collection $(000) 2,000 2,000 0 0 2,000 0

Offsetting Fees

$(000) -2,000 -2,000 0 0 -2,000 0 FTE 24 23 0 0 23 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Communication Site Management is $2,000,000 and 23 FTE, with

offsetting fees of $2,000,000. Program Overview

The 2007 budget request for the Communication Site Management program is $2,000,000 and 23 FTE. This request will be offset by $ 2,000,000 in rental fees, which are collected in 2006

from the holders of right-of-way leases for communication uses and facilities sited on public

lands. 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 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 nearly 3,500 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 the Telecommunications

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 right-of-way authorizations, while other users of the

site can collocate in these facilities, as tenants, 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 market value rent for locating communications equipment on the public lands. Of the 3,500 total authorizations, approximately 45% or 1575 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 percent 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 $2.0 million in 1996, to nearly $4.5 million in 2005.

Since 1996, Congress has authorized the BLM to retain $2.0 million of the total rent fees

collected, to be used specifically to improve the management and administration of the communication use program. Total rent collected in 1996 was less than $2.0 million; however,

the total rent receipts from communication sites had grown to nearly $4.5 million in 2005. 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 communication sites located on public land, and returning a

greater amount each year to the general funds. 2007 Program Priorities

In 2007, the BLM expects to continue program efficiencies and improvements by providing

excellent customer service to current and potential holders of communication use

authorizations. Major priorities that will be addressed in 2007 by the Communications Site Management program include the following: Communication Site Management Plans - In 2007, the BLM anticipates completing a minimum of 22 final communication site management plans. Right-of-Way Grants - BLM anticipates that in 2007, it will process 60 new right-of-way grants, leases, rejections, amendments and renewals; and 40 new actions for related work, such as

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications assignments, cancellations and relinquishments. The assignments and amendments are due to the continued consolidation in the telecommunications industry. In the future, the BLM

anticipates that the number of grants and permits issued will decline slightly, as new users sometimes desire to collocate in existing facilities, pursuant to the BLM’s revised regulations, bypassing the authorization and approval process of the agency. This will result in the need for fewer new sites and facilities and fewer new right-of-way grants and leases. Realty Inspections - The BLM conducts compliance inspections of new and existing communications sites. The BLM conducts these inspections in conjunction with other visits to

site locations in order to increase efficiencies. BLM expects to complete 100 site inspections in 2007. Training Opportunities - The BLM will continue to offer training to agency and industry personnel on the administration and siting of communication 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. Support for Energy Development - The Communication Site Management program supports energy development activities by providing communication facilities needed to operate energy

facilities such as the oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines, and hydropower facilities.

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Communications Site Management Program

In order to better manage the development and use of communications sites and the impacts upon

surrounding public lands, the BLM has begun developing site management plans, which guide use

and analyze the impacts of the structures on the site on the surrounding lands These plans allow

the BLM to better manage sites, and often result in the BLM collecting additional rent revenues The BLM’s goal is to develop site management plans for all communication sites located on public

lands, giving priority for completing plans on sites with issues such as multiple users, a history of management problems, lack of legal road access, or safety concerns. The BLM requested that State Offices develop a strategy and schedule for developing site management plans, and the development of these plans is a workload measure that is monitored by the BLM’s Washington

Office States that have a strategy for developing the site management plans, and that have shown success in developing these plans, are allocated higher funding for developing additional

plans. The BLM also uses the Management Information System to closely monitor the collection of rents from communications sites If rents decline in a state or area, the State Office is required to analyze the collections and report to the Washington Office This careful monitoring ensures that the full amount of rentals is collected.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2006 Planned Program Performance

The BLM will continue to process new rights-of-way applications for communications sites, and

applications for assignments, amendments, and renewals. The BLM will continue to emphasize

site administration and management. The BLM expects to complete 22 final communication site management plans in 2006; process 60 actions for lease/grant issuances, rejections, amendments, and renewals; and 40 actions for assignments, cancellations, relinquishments, and other administrative work. BLM will also train over 50 agency and industry personnel on the

siting and administration of communication uses on public land, plus train 75 BLM line managers on their role and responsibilities in the communication site management program. In 2006, the BLM expects to collect $5,000,000 in rental fees.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the major accomplishments in the Communication Site Management program included the following:

. Administered nearly 3,500 communication use authorizations, including the inventorying of the types and number of communication uses within each authorized facility.

. Collected $4,460,000 in rental fees from 1,925 holders of communication use leases and

rights-of-way that are subject to the payment of rent.

. Completed and implemented 48 final communication site management plans. The number

of final plans exceeded the planned target number of 22 communication site management

plans. Formal site audits and draft management plans were completed on an additional 72

sites in 2005.

. Processed 375 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, exceeding the target of 100 right-of-way actions.

. Completed 610 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 100 compliance inspections, mainly due to an increased emphasis on combining

site inspection work while visiting field locations to develop site management plans.

. Trained over 50 agency and industry employees on communication use policy and wireless system technology, as well as nearly 200 BLM and U.S. Forest Service line managers on

their role and responsibilities in the communication site management program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

{+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Resource Mgt

Planning S FTE 48,863 323

49,527 315 +614

-3 -999

-3 49,142 309

-385

-6 Resource

Protection & Law

Enforcement SFTE 16,78897

18,94299 +212

-1 -598

-2 18,55696

-386

-3 Hazardous

Materials Mgt $ FTE 15,850 116

15,889 113

+241

-1 -197

-1 15,933

111 +44

-2 Total Dollars S FTE

81,501 536

84,358 527

+1,067

-5 -1,794

-6 83,631 516

-727

-11

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 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 Strategic Plan by providing for the protection of lives, resources and property. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include reducing

the number of illegal incidents leading to damage or loss to Federal or private property located on BLM-managed or influenced lands (See the performance summaries at the 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

unlawful 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance

Subactivity: Resource Management Pla nning

Subacti

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 48,863 49,527 +614 -999 49,142 -385 FTE 323 315 -3 -3 309 -6 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Resource Management Planning Request Component Amount PTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -188

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -72 -1

• California Desert Planning -739 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -999 -3 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Resource Management Planning is $49,142,000 and 309 FTE,

a net program decrease of $999,000 and 3 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. California Desert Planning (-$739,000) - Congress provided additional funds of $739,000 in 2006 for implementation of the newly approved land use plan and amendments in the California Desert area of Southern California. California will use these additional funds and base funding

in FY 2006 to make significant progress in implementing the land use plan. Elimination of the

additional funding for this project in FY 2007 will focus these funds on national priorities and

allow the BLM to continue plan implementation with base funding. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$188,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$72,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

Accurate, up-to-date land use plans, called Resource Management Plans, are integral to the

effective management of the Nation’s public lands, because plan decisions are the basis for every action the BLM implements. Since 2001, the Resource Management Planning program

has focused on assessment, revision, or amendment of 36 ongoing or new plans. The Bureau

has given priority to completing Time Sensitive Plans. These are plans that address increased demands for oil and gas leasing, legislatively-mandated plans for National Conservation areas,

or early avoidances or resolution of prospective litigation, appeals, and protests. Through

collaboration and partnerships, the BLM determines how best to manage public lands to meet

the needs of both local communities and the Nation as a whole.

In cooperation with other BLM programs, the Resource Management Planning program is coordinating a comprehensive strategy to support the entire planning cycle of plan development,

plan implementation, monitoring, evaluation, maintenance, and amendment. This cyclical, adaptive decision-making process allows the Bureau to make continuous adjustments to respond to new issues and changing circumstances, and amend plans based on ongoing

monitoring and evaluation activities. Support for Energy - The Resource Management Planning Program, through the land use

planning cycle, provides support for energy development activities in the BLM, as well as

support for many other programs and activities. In support of the President’s National Energy

Policy and the Energy Policy Act of 2005, funding for new plans, plan revisions, and plan amendments, funded through the Resource Management Planning program, will continue to increasingly be directed toward areas with high energy development potential. This accelerates

the completion of land use plans in these areas, which provide up-to-date information and management decisions to guide exploration and development of energy resources, as well as

providing guidance to support decisions on other uses of the public lands. Land use planning

directly supports the Department’s mission goals of resource use, resource protection,

recreation, and community service. 2007 Program Performance estimates

The Bureau plans to complete 34 land use plans and major plan amendments in 2007, including

all remaining Time Sensitive Plans. This is a projected increase of 20 more plans and amendments that will be completed in 2007 compared to FY 2006 - some of the plans that were

projected to be completed near the end of 2006 will conclude in FY 2007 due to the additional time required for collaboration with local communities and coordination with cooperative agencies during the planning process. A total of 15 of the 21 Time Sensitive Plans are

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications completed, and are being implemented. Seventeen of the plans that will be completed in 2007

are related to energy development.

For 2007, the BLM used the Program Assessment Rating Tool to assess its Resource Management Planning program. The program received a favorable rating to all of the questions

regarding clarity of program purpose and function. However, the review raised questions about

the role, function, and measured results of the program as it relates organizationally to the Bureau’s monitoring activities, especially for land health and the BLM’s National Monitoring

Strategy. The BLM will use finds and recommendations from the PART review to continue

improving the Resource Management Planning program.

Use of Cost and Performance Information * To facilitate implementation of recently completed land use plans, BLM has developed a systematic process to identify and communicate out-year funding priorities at the field office level. A field office initiates this process by outlining the work required to implement a land use plan. It then identifies those

planned actions it wants to implement within the next 3-5 years given projected funding levels and those additional actions it would implement first if additional funding became available. For these priorities, the office then outlines required tasks, required funding for labor and operations, and the budget subactivities that should contribute to these accomplishments. The worksheets

used throughout this process provide a field office with a structured format for identifying out- year funding priorities and for linking these priorities with BLM’s established workload measures

and performance outcomes. These worksheets also help a field office systematically track and

evaluate the effectiveness of plan implementation.

The following chart shoes the Resource Management Plans that will be completed in FY 2007: Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2007

State Plan

Major Related BLM Goal\Emphasis Areas

Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

Cultural

Natural Heritage Resources* 1

Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

Alaska Bay RMP X X

Kobuck-Seward

Peninsula RMP X X

Arizona Agua Fria National Monument

RMP, Bradshaw Amendment X X X

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2007

State Plan

Major Related BLM GoaltEmphasis Areas

Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation Cultural

Natural Heritage Resources* 1

Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered Grand Canyon

- Parashant

Nat. Mon.,

Vermillion Cliffs Nat. Mon., and

Arizona Strip RMPs

X X X

Ironwood Forest

National Monument RMPX X X X

Sonoran Desert

Nat. Mon. RMP,

Phoenix South RMP

X X X Yuma RMP X X

California

Clear Creek RMP X X

Folsom RMP X X X

Northeast

California RMPs: Alturas, Surprise, and

Eagle Lake X X

East San Diego RMP X X

Colorado

Canyons of the Ancients NM RMP

X X X X

San Juan RMP X X

Programmatic LUP/ T&E

Consult. Amendment X

Eastern

States

Mississippi &

Alabama RMP X

Idaho Bruneau RMP X X

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2007

Major Related BLM GoahEmphasis Areas

State Plan Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

Cultural

Natural Heritage Resources* 1

Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered Coeur D'Alene RMP X X

Cottonwood RMP X X

Birds of Prey NCA RMP X X

Pocatello/Malad RMP X X

Butte RMP X X

Montana

Miles City RMP X X

Upper Missouri River Breaks

National Monument RMP

X X X

Nevada Ely RMP X X X

New

Mexico

Roswell - Carlsbad

Special Status Species Plan Amendment X

Socorro RMP X X

Las Cruces RMP X X

Vernal RMP

(TSP) X X

Price RMP

(TSP) X X X

Utah

Richfield RMP X X

Moab and

Monticello RMPs

X X X

Pinedale RMP

(TSP) X X X Wyoming Rawlins (TSP) X X X

Kemmerer RMP X X X

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2007

State Plan

Major Related BLM Goal\Emphasis Areas

Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation Cultural

Natural Heritage Resources* 1

Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

*’ Note: Cultural- Heritage Resources includes Wild Horses and Burros (W

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) units. TSP=Time Sensiti H&B), cultural resources, and

ve Plan 2006 Program Performance estimates

The Bureau plans to complete 14 Resource Management Plans and major plan amendments in 2006. Seven of the plans projected to be completed in 2006 are energy-related. Several Time

Sensitive Plans that were originally scheduled to be completed in 2006 will be completed in 2007. Project completion dates for the Time Sensitive Plans have been extended due to the need for increased time for collaboration with stakeholders and requirements to address complex natural resource issues in the planning documents. Examples of plans that will be completed in 2006 include:

. In Idaho, the Craters of the Moon National Monument is nationally known for its rare geological formations resulting in a legislatively required planning effort. When completed,

the plan will address the monument's outstanding natural resources, as well as visitor services and recreational opportunities.

. The Lake Havasu RMP in Arizona, scheduled to be completed in 2006, will replace four former plans, and is addressing rapid growth and recreation demand.

• Scheduled to be completed in 2006, the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument RMP in Oregon is a good example of a multi-issue plan that is addressing several emphasis areas such as forest health and recreation travel management, as well as urban-public lands

interface issues. The following chart lists plans that will be completed in 2006: Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2006

State Plan

Major Related BLM GoaltEmphasis Areas Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

Cultural\Natural Heritage Resources*1 Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

Alaska

Ring of Fire RMP X X

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Management Plans Projected to be Completed in 2006

State Plan

Major Related BLM Goal\Emphasis Areas Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

CulturaltNatural Heritage Resources* 1 Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

East Alaska RMP X X

Arizona Lake Havasu RMP X

California

West Mojave Amendment X X X

Ukiah RMP X X X

Hollister RMP X X X

Colorado Roan Plateau Amendment

(TSP) X X X

Idaho

Craters of the Moon NM

RMP

X X X

Montana Dillon RMP X X X

New

Mexico

Kasha

Katuwe Tent Rocks NM

RMP

Amendment X X X

McGregor Range Amendment X X

Nevada Sloan Canyon NCA RMP

X X X

Oregon

Cascade

Siskiyou RMP

X X X

Wyoming

Jack Morrow

Hills Coordinated

Activity Plan (TSP) X X X X

*’ Note: Cultural- Heritage Resources includes Wild Horses and Burros (WH&B), cultural resources, and

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) units. TSP=Time Sensitive Plan

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The National Monitoring Strategy, initiated in 2005, is a multi-year effort that will play a key

role in integrating BLM’s on-the-ground management activities with the land use planning cycle. The BLM has long collected information about: the condition of natural resources, numbers and

locations of uses and users of the public lands, and the effects of BLM's own restoration

projects. This monitoring information has historically been focused on one-time needs such as

authorizing uses (eg, grazing permits), implementing projects (e g., fuels treatments), and

developing land use plans. The National Monitoring Strategy aims to systematize the collection, archiving, and use of data about resource conditions, uses, and BLM projects The Monitoring Strategy will help to ensure that: BLM's use authorization decisions align closely with land use

plan objectives, the effectiveness of land use plans is regularly evaluated, meaningful measures

of land use plan effectiveness are developed, and on-the-ground management is adapted based on progress toward meeting LUP goals and objectives as evaluated under monitoring

plans. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Nineteen land use plans and amendments were projected to be completed in 2005 and nine of them were completed, including four Time Sensitive Plans. The plans involved extensive

collaboration - completion dates for some of these plans were extended to 2006 due to the need

to resolve natural resource and use issues, and additional time required for community

involvement. Examples of plans that were completed in 2005 include:

• In 2005, the BLM completed the King Range RMP. The BLM was awarded the National Association of Environmental Professionals 2005 "Environmental Excellence" award in the category of NEPA Excellence for its work on this plan. The planning effort was recognized

for: achieving innovation in compliance methodology and integration of decision making

with the National Environmental Policy Act; incorporating local community needs and

values; and making the documents readable and accessible to the public.

• The Mclnnis Canyons National Conservation Area was officially designated in 2000 as a

National Conservation Area (NCA). The Act creating the NCA specifically required the BLM

to address the diversity of uses by developing a comprehensive management plan. This was designated as a Time Sensitive Plan and the planning process involved the public and

governmental agencies in a planning process that included over 130 public and focus groups meetings held in 18 months with the plan being completed in 2005.

In 2005, the Bureau continued to emphasize the community-based nature of its land use

planning process, which requires cooperation with Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, the public, local user groups, and industry.

. BLM’s California State Office had a total of 20 on-going planning efforts or completed plans

during 2005. Planning partners in California have included a variety of Federal and State

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications agencies, local governments, and Native American Tribes, which contributed to project successes. The following chart shows the plans which were completed in 2005:

Resource Management Plans Completed in 2005

Major Related BLM GoalVEmphasis Areas

State Plan Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

Cultural/Natural Heritage Resources*1 Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

Imperial Sand Dunes Amendment

to California Desert Conservation Area (TSP)

X X

California King RangeNational Conservation Area RMP

X X X

California Coastal

National Monument RMP

X

Gunnison Gorge

National Conservation Area RMP

(TSP)

X X

Colorado McGinnis Canyons

National Conservation Area RMP

(TSP) X X X

Oregon

AndrewSteens

Cooperative Management

Protection Area (TSP)

X X X

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Resource Management Plans Completed in 2005

State Plan Major Related BLM GoahEmphasis Areas Domestic

Energy

Rangelands,

Forests, Water Quality Recreation

Cultural/Natural Heritage Resources* 1 Legislatively Mandated or Court Ordered

Upper

Deschutes RMP

X X X New

Mexico

White Sands

(Otero Mesa) Amendment

X

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon

National Conservation Area RMP

X X X

*’ Note: Cultural- Heritage Resources includes Wild Horses and Burros (WH&B), cultural resources, and

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) units. TSP=Time Sensitive Plan

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure

2005

Plan 2005Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006 Management Plans: Percent of areas under DOI management or influence covered by current resource management plans based on land use

plan evaluations. * (SP)

4.3%

7/162 12%19/162 +7.7% 3.7%

6/162 -8.3% 5%

8/162 +1.3%

Proposed PART Measure under

review: Priority Plan Development: The cumulative percent of BLM

acreage in land use plans completed

since 2001. NA NA NA

Establish Baseline NA 35%

NA-new

proposed measure

Proposed PART Measure under

review:The percent of land use plans completed within 4 years of start. NA NA NA Establish Baseline NA 55%

NA-new

proposed measure

Resolve Land Use Plan Protests and

Prepare ROD (number). 13 7 -5 8 +1 31 +23

Prepare Final EIS Level Land Use

Plan Amendment and ROD (number). 6 2 -4 6 +4 3 -3 NOTE: When the 2005 President's Budget was published, the Resource Management and Planning program had not established

baseline or an initial target for this measure: therefore, the program estimated that the percent of areas covered by resource management plans would be equal to the initial target and an additional 2.5% increase for plans that would be accomplished

during FY 2005.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance

Subactivity: Resource Protection and Law

Enforcement

Protection and Law Enforcement

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 inc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 16,788 18,942 +212 -598 18,556 -386 FTE 97 99 -1 -2 96 -3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Resource Protection & Law Enforcement

Reguest Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -59

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -27

• NLCS Law Enforcement -1,232 -8

• Law Enforcement +720 +6

i TOTAL, Program Changes -598 -2 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Resource Protection and Law Enforcement is $18,556,000 and 96

FTE, a net program decrease of $598,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Law Enforcement State Staff Rangers (+$720,000) - The budget proposes an additional $720,000 to fund six new State Staff Rangers (SSR) in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. This will bring the BLM’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES)

into compliance with the Secretary’s Law Enforcement Initiative, dated August 14, 2003. These

rangers will provide increased coordination and cooperation within the BLM and with other law enforcement agencies, which will result in an increase in the BLM’s capability io investigate the dramatic increase in illegal activities, including cultural resource theft and smuggling of drugs and other contraband, in priority areas. The State Staff Ranger manages the law enforcement ranger program within the assigned state or region and serves as principle technical expert and authority to the field iaw enforcement

ranger; and is a key advisor to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) on all areas of unauthorized

use; enforcement policy; effects of proposed rules, regulations and policies; land use planning

issues; and matters related to specific cases.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Law Enforcement in National Landscape Conservation Units (-$1,232,000) - Congress

provided an increase in funding in 2006 for law enforcement support in certain areas of the

National Landscape Conservation System. The Budget request proposes a reduction of this funding, in part to address the need for funding for State Staff Rangers, who will provide overall coordinated and expertise that will benefit all public lands in the six states. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$59,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$27,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table. No Program Performance Change Table is displayed. The increase to funding for State Staff Rangers and the decrease to NLCS Law Enforcement

funding will offset each other. The 2007 increases to performance are related to an internal policy change to the Law Enforcement coding procedures. This change will more accurately

reflect the accomplishment of the program. Program Overview

The two major objectives of the Resource

Protection and Law Enforcement program

are to: 1) protect public land, resources and Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

facilities, and 2) maintain safe environments for public land users and

employees. Through two hundred forty- four delegated Rangers and Agents, who

are mainly stationed in the western United

States, the BLM enforces regulations that protect fragile environments and preserve

natural resource values by ensuring

appropriate use of public lands. This work

supports the Department of Interior’s Strategic Goal of Serving Communities by

Protecting Lives, Resources and Property, and the BLM’s budget emphasis areas, particularly; improving dispersed recreational opportunities and protecting cultural and natural heritage resources. Two-thirds of BLM-managed lands are within an hour's drive of major urban centers. The Law

Enforcement program focuses on the resulting criminal activity occurring in these interface

The use of Costs and Performance

Integration within Resource Protection and Law Enforcement Program

The BLM’s law enforcement and resource program annually reviews cost and

performance information to ensure that the

correct staffing is in the correct locations to deal with the workload. The bureau has

established baseline accomplishment levels to ensure that officers are in the locations

receiving the greatest impact from illegal activity.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications areas; especially those illegal activities that endanger public health and safety, and damage to resources and property. The BLM’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES) addresses

these issues through a proactive program aimed at:

• Enforcement of Off-Road Vehicle Use Regulations. With nearly 93% of the Public Lands open to some form of Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use, violations such as the operation of vehicles outside of designated areas and trails, and the operation of OHV’s while under the

influence of alcohol or in violation of safety related regulations makes up over half the workload of the law enforcement program. BLM focuses enforcement efforts in high-use areas to protect the resources and to improve safety for visitors.

. Marijuana eradication and drug enforcement. Illegal drug activity, including marijuana

cultivation and drug labs, are a growing problem on public lands. The BLM is working

cooperatively with other agencies to eradicate marijuana plants found growing on public

lands, and investigate and seek prosecution of crimes to discourage illegal use.

. Preventing the destruction and stealing of cultural artifacts . Law Enforcement Officers work

to protect more than 150,000 prehistoric and historic sites on public lands, including ancient

dwellings, burial sites, historic trails, cabins, forts and mines from vandalism. Despite laws

authorizing severe penalties, illegal collecting and vandalism are common. Proactive patrols and numerous investigations have resulted in the arrest and prosecution of violators.

. Enforcing the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 . Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for protecting wild horses and burros on public lands as well as conducting compliance checks when animals are adopted as part of the BLM’s wild horse and burro adoption program. BLM Special Agents and Rangers continue to investigate abuses of wild horses and burros, including their unauthorized capture and sale.

. Preventing damage to resources. The malicious destruction and defacing of public faculties and natural features is an all too common occurrence. The deliberate setting of fires to forests and rangelands, dumping of garbage on public lands, pollution of streams and lakes, or the use of off-highway vehicles in unauthorized areas has led to serious environmental

degradation. Law Enforcement Officers investigate and seek prosecution in the hopes of holding the violators accountable for their actions and recouping the costs of cleanup.

. Protecting the Federal Government’s mineral sites. The BLM oversees the leasing and development of Federal minerals, such as oil, gas, and coal, on public lands. To deter theft, BLM Rangers are authorized to stop and inspect vehicles carrying oil from Federal lease

sites to ensure that they possess appropriate documentation. BLM Special Agents and Rangers visit Federal lease sites to safeguard minerals. Special Agents investigate crimes

relating to the theft of oil and gas, which deprives taxpayers of royalties.

• Providing security and protection of resources and public safety along international borders . The OLES is working closely with other local, county, state and federal agencies on growing

border issues as they relate to natural resource impacts and serious threats to employee

and public safety that exists when working or visiting these areas. Trafficking of drugs and

illegal immigrants through BLM lands on the border of Mexico has resulted in heavy

resource damage in the form of discarded trash and off-road travel by smugglers. Rangers

actively patrol these areas in an effort to prevent this type of activity. Program performance is affected by the unpredictable nature of the type, location, and volume

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications performance than predicted. It is also affected by unplanned work related to natural disasters and fire. Although there is no mechanism to measure how much crime or illegal activity is prevented by the presence of a law enforcement officer on the ground, a decrease in noncompliance in programs BLM manages, such as forestry, rangelands, recreation, and

minerals, increases with law enforcement presence. As costs related to criminal activity on public land and other demands on law enforcement have

increased, BLM law enforcement looks at the use of technology, interagency efforts and

partnerships to increase performance. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the OLES will continue to support and fund the mobility of Special Agents and Rangers

to high-visitation recreational areas during periods of increased visitation, and there will be

continued support of the President’s Four Corners Cultural and Heritage Resources, Border and

Drug, and Alcohol Enforcement Initiatives. The OLES will continue to pursue cooperative law enforcement partnerships with other relevant Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for services, to more effectively address

illegal activities on public lands. Agents and Rangers will make every effort to protect fragile environments, preserve natural resource values, improve dispersed recreational opportunities and protect cultural and natural heritage resources by ensuring appropriate use of public lands. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, Congress provided an additional $1.23 million to BLM for law enforcement to be used

in National Landscape Conservation System lands in Montana, Colorado, California, and other NLCS lands not included in the Administration's requested increase above the enacted level. This funding was aimed towards law enforcement agreements with State and local agencies, to provide assistance and additional patrols in NLCS areas and for details of BLM law enforcement

personnel, to increase law enforcement presence during high visitation weekends/holidays and

events in NLCS areas by providing overtime and travel costs for details, and for the upgrading

of, or purchase of, needed equipment.

In addition, strong emphasis was directed to the Four Corners Cultural and Heritage Resources

Initiative, the Border and Drug Initiative, and the Alcohol Enforcement Initiative, including the

following:

• Strong efforts were taken in the Four Corners Area of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New

Mexico, to improve our ability to investigate and prosecute upper level traffickers of cultural and historical resources. By purchasing electronic surveillance equipment and stationing it in strategic locations of high cultural theft probability Special Agents were able to conduct

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications investigations and prosecute offenders that often utilized darkness or remote locations for

illegal activities.

• OLES provided support and coordinated activities with the appropriate High Intensity Drug

Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) centers to help reduce the amount of drugs coming into the United States via public lands and by removing drugs from public lands.

• Recreational visits to public lands have increased over the years. Additional funding for travel and overtime for details of BLM law enforcement personnel helped in dealing with problems of disorderly conduct, motor vehicle and boating accidents, violence, theft, and

vandalism which are common and occur in both developed and dispersed recreation sites.

• Recreation related violations make up over half of the total reported violations. Enforcement

efforts related to recreation violations (such as off-highway vehicle safety regulations and

the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol) reduced the amount of illegal activity and improved the safety for visitors to public lands.

• Special Operations were focused in areas to provide for alcohol enforcement checkpoints and patrols, and drug operations. Arrests and citations for underage drinking and operating a boat or vehicle while under the influence of alcohol occurred regularly. Through increased

field presence and sustained efforts, we expect to see a decline in the number of alcohol

related offenses and incidents. The recreating public will benefit from the resulting safe

recreating environment.

• The BLM aggressively pursues 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. Work with local agencies through reimbursable and non- reimbursable agreements, interagency agreements, task forces, and partnerships have been used wherever possible to address illegal activities on public lands. One-hundred law enforcement agreements were entered into with local and State agencies to assist BLM

rangers with law enforcement presence on public lands. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005 the Office of Law Enforcement and Security effectively dispensed funds to enforce a

wide-variety of incidents.

• The OLES dedicated $2,522,600 of the funds to 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 agencies involved provided patrol and radio dispatching services, to address illegal activities on public lands. The majority of law enforcement funds ($13,606,000) were expended to conduct patrols, investigations, restore and protect cultural/paleo sites, conduct drug investigations and seizures, and protect BLM’s energy resources. Some examples of incidents that occurred were:

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• During the 2004 (FY 2005) Thanksgiving weekend at the imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) there were approximately 192,000 visitors. o 712 citations where written for various offenses. o BLM conducted the first Sobriety Checkpoint in support of the National Alcohol

Initiative. The checkpoint received a total of 206 vehicles with 2 DUI arrests, o Numerous open container violators were cited and released, o An unlawful assembly was declared at Oldsmobile Hill due to unruly crowds. The

hill was shut down utilizing a skirmish line of Rangers, Agents and local Sheriff Deputies. Some small crowds refused to exit. Pepper ball guns were deployed to disperse the crowds. o Two separate reports of shots fired were called in to dispatch. Officers responded

to both reports and recovered a total of three handguns and one pistol gripped shotgun. Four arrests were made in relation to the incidents, o Another unlawful assembly was declared at Oldsmobile Hill. The unlawful assembly was due to minors under the influence, fireworks being deployed

against officers and other unruly behavior. Pepper balls were again deployed to concentrated small groups who refused to leave the area, o A dune buggy traveling at a high rate of speed, rolled several times. The two

occupants (both female) were injured due to the roll over. The driver was

intoxicated and was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center, where she

later died.

• Due to the expanding growth of Riverside County and the decrease of legal OHV riding areas, sensitive wildlife habitat and culture sites have been impacted by illegal OHV use. The Coachella Valley OHV Enforcement team, comprised of BLM Rangers, Deputies from

the Riverside County Sheriffs Office, and Police Officers from the Cathedral City Police Department, during the first week of operation, issued ten citations for closed area and OHV

registration violations, and one arrest for evading, resisting arrest, bribing law enforcement

officers, and operating a vehicle in a closed area were made.

• In an attempt to protect resources on public lands, Rangers confiscated 65 ocotillo plants and 5 barrel cactus that were being collected by a suspect for his plant nursery. Others have been cited for the stealing moss from public lands for resale; excavating and removing

items from a dinosaur fossil site; and removing artifacts from a Native American Gravesite.

• The country’s growing needs for non-foreign oil and gas resources have the BLM’s program

in the forefront with millions of acres of mineral estate. BLM is seeing oil and gas related

theft on public lands. These types of violations are on the increase and are aggressively

investigated each year by agents Rangers apprehended a suspect for the theft of 15 barrels

of crude oil from an orphan well location on BLM land in Wyoming.

• During the month of April, law enforcement officers responded to more than 20 calls concerning the smuggling of undocumented aliens through the Ironwood Forest National Monument, a National Landscape Conservation Area, which resulted in multiple arrests,

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications recovery of stolen vehicles, vehicle impounds, and investigations into significant resource damage.

• A Phoenix Field Office Ranger assisted in backing-up a Border Patrol Agent in following a pick-up truck that was failing to yield. The truck eventually went off-road and became stuck. The driver escaped into the desert. The truck was found to contain nineteen undocumented

aliens, which included several children under the age of four. The truck had been reported

stolen.

• BLM Rangers participated in a multi-agency border interdiction operation at Organ Pipes

National Monument in Arizona. The two day operation was successful in apprehending 95 undocumented aliens as well as one suspected drug scout and an undocumented alien guide.

• 261 ,100 more marijuana plants were seized from public lands in 2005 than in 2004. 383,132

marijuana plants, worth a street value of $383 million dollars, were eradicated from BLM

public land in FY 2005.

• BLM Agents from Areata and Ukiah, with the assistance of the Mendocino County Sheriffs

Office and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) executed two search warrants at residences in the Ukiah area of Mendocino County. The warrants stemmed from BLM’s on- going investigations into multi-year marijuana cultivation activities on public lands by Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO). These most recent warrants targeted suspects linked to the 2004 and 2005 cultivation of more than 10,000 marijuana plants in the Red Mountain area managed by BLM’s Areata Field Office. Combined, the warrants resulted

in the seizure of numerous documents, twenty-one marijuana plants, one firearm, and

approximately $21,000 in U.S. currency.

• Drug operations in California lead to the arrest and seizure of 24 persons, 238,911

marijuana plants, 2 lbs of crystal Methamphetamine, 17 weapons, 2 vehicles, and $218,145

in cash.

• Special Agents and Rangers investigated incidents involving theft or vandalism to cultural,

historical, and paleontological resources. Evidence recovered in these cases included the remains of a buffalo soldier, a several-ton boulder covered with petroglyphs, leggings, and a

robe with human scalps. One large scale Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA)

investigation in Oregon involved the service of 26 search warrants resulting in 1 1 arrests and the seizure of thousands of artifacts.

. In 2005, investigations into ARPA violations resulted in the execution of more search and

arrest warrants than in the previous 2 years.

• Two individuals were prosecuted for killing nine wild horses in Utah. The two men face up

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. Another individual was issued 3 violation notices and pied guilty in court for neglecting a horse he had adopted through the BLM’s Wild Horse & Burro Program. FY 2005 Incident Statistics

(Provided by BLM LAWNET) Type of Incident Number of Cases

Drug Incidents 932

Fire (Including Arson) Incidents 666

Off Highway Vehicle Incidents 5515

Search & Rescues 224

Marijuana Plants Seized 383,132 Pounds of Processed Marijuana Seized 2,181 Drug Labs 12 Wild Horse & Burro Incidents 115

Theft Incidents 524 Vandalism Incidents 716

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RESOURCE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Visitor lives lost due to illegal activities on DOI lands and in DOl facilities (incidents per 100,000 visitor/resident days)

(SP: SEM. 1.006)

Report

Actuals, 0.004 NA

Report

Actuals, Targets Not Set NA

Report

Actuals, Targets Not Set NA

Visitor serious injuries due to

illegal activities on DOI lands and in DOI facilities (incidents per 100,000 visitor/resident days) (SP: SEM.1.007) Report

Actuals, 0.05 NA

Report

Actuals, Targets Not Set NA

Report

Actuals, Targets Not Set NA

Conduct Patrol Enforcement

Activities (number) 7878 6628 -1250 13066 +6438 13327 +261 Conduct Investigative

Activities (Non-Drug Related) (number) 1604 1500 -104 8283 +6783 8614 +331 Conduct Emergency

Response Activities (number) 1663 1445 -238 1434 -11 1463 +29

Conduct Security Activities (number) 261 255 -6 99 -156 101 +2

Conduct Drug Enforcement

Activities (number) 1031 942 -89 996 +54 1018 +22

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

r 1 Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance

! Subactivity: Hazardous Materials Management

Subactivity: Hazardous Materials Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 15,850 15,889 +241 -197 15,933 +44 FTE 116 113 -1 -1 111 -2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Hazardous Materials Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -118

• Washinqton Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -79 -1 TOTAL. Program Changes -197 -1 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Hazard Management and Resource Restoration program is $15,933,000 and 111 FTE, a net program decrease of $197,000 and 1 FTE from the 2006

enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$118,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$79,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management Program Overview

2007 Budget Justifications 0

The Hazard Management and Resource Restoration Program (HMRRP) protects public health and safety and the environment through:

. Hazardous Materials: Minimizing environmental contamination on public lands;

. Hazards: Reducing and eliminating risk associated with physical and environmental

hazards; and

• Facility Compliance: Correcting facility compliance problems in a timely fashion.

Additional activities include:

. Developing, implementing and maintaining internal All-Hazards and Emergency Management plans;

. Leveraging funding to respond to community needs and concerns;

. Assessing and maintaining BLM facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and

regulations;

• Searching for parties responsible for contamination on public lands and either seeking their participation in remediating the site or recovering government costs.

In addition to the above traditional responsibilities, the Hazard Management and Resource

Restoration Program will also focus on new

programs:

• Environmental Management Systems:

Managing all environmental issues that may

hinder BLM’s mission; and,

• Energy Conservation: Reducing the amount

of electricity, natural gas and fuel oil used at BLM facilities. Critical Factors - With increasing demands on

public land, the future success of the program is dependent on BLM’s ability to successfully ensure

that available resources, both human and

monetary, are targeted to the areas of greatest risk to human health and the environment. This will be

achieved using the results of the ongoing study mentioned above to create a “most efficient hazmat

organization”.

The Future of the Hazard Management and Resource

Restoration Program

The program’s long-term vision will focus

on:

• Improving accountability by

creating effective ways to monitor and track contaminated sites;

• Establishing innovative methods to prevent as well as reduce illegal dumping on public lands;

• Auditing sites and facilities to ensure compliance; and

• Developing internal and external partnerships to jointly provide

effective solutions to environmental issues on BLM

public lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Strategic Plans - The HMRRP supports the Department’s goals of Serving Communities and Resource Protection by protecting lives, resources and property, and improving the health of landscapes and watersheds. Each mission goal of the Strategic Plan has several performance measures to gauge progress towards meeting mission goal accomplishments, including end outcome goals and measures,

intermediate outcome goals and measures, and primary outputs. Key intermediate outcome measures for the goals of Serve Communities and Resource Protection include: increasing the percent of BLM facilities rated in good safety, health and environmental condition; the percent of physical and chemical hazards mitigated; and, the percent of known contaminated sites that have been remediated. The HMRRP supports BLM’s 2007-2009 Strategic Plan through contributing to the effort of providing more domestic energy resources. The program prevents and minimizes adverse

impacts of commercial development by identifying environmental liabilities and ensuring that compliance, restoration, and energy conservation activities are conducted in a manner that protects natural resources and reduces environmental impacts. Support for Energy - The Hazard Management and Resource Restoration program provides support to the energy development activities in the BLM, including implementation of the Energy

Policy Act of 2005 and the President’s National Energy Policy, by participating in planning processes, conducting and updating baseline studies, and conducting regional reviews of State requirements ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations. All these actions ensure that hazard management considerations are included in energy lease stipulations and

energy permit conditions of approval. Specialists funded in the HMRR Program also provide the framework of policy and information which is needed by local managers to assess impacts, make decisions, and monitor the effects or oil and gas development to ensure environmentally responsive energy project development on public lands. 2007 Program performance estimates

n 2007, significant planned accomplishments within the HMRRP include the following: Site Name State Description of Action John Rishel Mineral

Information Center AK Complete cleanup of contaminated soil at the former Bureau of Mines facility.

Ft. Egbert AK Implement the site closure recommendation in the

action memorandum. Yuma Area Dumpsites AZ Complete remediation of 3 illegal dumpsites. Mohave Hope AZ Removal of hazardous materials. Keyesville CA Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Rademacher Hills CA Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Site Name State Description of Action

Arrastra Gulch Cyanide Dump CO Conduct removal site evaluation and cleanup of hazardous materials. COSO AML Closures CO Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Lewis and Clark Trail Safety Hazards

ID Continue closure of priority physical safety hazards

at abandoned mines adjacent to the National

Historic Trail. Owhyee Adit Closures ID Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Bayhorse Mine District ID Closure of priority physical safety hazards at abandoned mines adjacent to state park.

Virginia City AML Safety NV Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Manning Canyon UT Complete remedial actions. Encampment River AML

Sites WY Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines adjacent to Wilderness Area.

Facility compliance, environmental management, and energy conservation accomplishments

planned for 2007 include:

. Performing Compliance Assessment Safety Health and Environment (CASHE) audits at 25

organizational units including the remote facilities (e.g., fire stations, recreation sites, and

wild horse and burro facilities) that report to each office;

. Rating 80% of BLM org. units in good safety, health, and environmental condition;

. Completing over 1 ,000 CASHE recommendations in 2007;

. Implementing the Environmental Management System in 10% of BLM’s appropriate facilities and completing implementation plans in another 30%.

. Awarding energy saving performance contracts to reduce energy usage in all appropriate

facilities in two BLM states;

. Assessing 93 more hazard sites than in 2006 due to estimated increase in manmade

hazards resulting from urban sprawl and estimated increases in hazards associated with

nature;

. Mitigating 135 more hazard sites than in 2006 due to the estimated increase in assessments

for other hazards;

. Assessing 122 more hazmat sites than in 2006 due to anticipated increase in number of site

verifications, evaluations, assessments and estimated decrease in realty actions; and

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. Responding to 56 more hazmat risk sites in 2006 because of estimated increase in the number of hazmat site assessments.

Other Funding Sources

In addition to funding provided by the Hazard Management and Resource Restoration

subactivity, BLM has access to funding managed by the Department of the Interior, called the Central Hazmat Fund This appropriation includes funding to conduct response actions, remedial investigations/feasibility studies, and cleanups at sites where a release has occurred of hazardous substances (as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)), for which the Department is the lead agency or for which it may be liable Established in 1995 from offsetting reductions to bureau budgets, this fund:

o Provides a central account for remedial investigation/feasibility studies and cleanup

for hazmat sites, o Brings greater consistency, direction and coordination to the Hazmat management

program,

o Pursues cost recovery action from potential responsible parties, o Provides “no-year” funding, important for these multi-year projects

Currently, the BLM manages 21 Central Hazardous Materials Fund (CHF) sites Previously managed by the BLM, CHF appropriations were recently transferred from the BLM to the

Office of the Secretary, as a separate appropriation to be managed by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance

2006 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2006, significant planned accomplishments within the HMRRP include the following: Site Name State Description of action to be taken Red Devil Mine Site AK Complete soil remediation at aboveground storage tank

site. Yuma Area Dump Sites AZ Cleanup 3 illegal dumps.

North Barstow Dumpsite CA Complete site remediation. Quartz Mountain School CA Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Lucky Green CA Complete removal site evaiuation and potentially responsible party search. CO State Office AML sites CO Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Lewis and Clark Trail ID Continue closure of priority physical safety hazards at abandoned mines adjacent to the National Historic

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Eastern Snake Pine

Aquifer Site ID Cleanup 3 illegal dumps. Owyhee Mine Closures

ID Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. Hot Springs Safety NV Provide for public safety at high risk sites where

fatalities have occurred. Perry Canyon and Spruce

Mountain NV Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines. NEWCO Aggregate NM Removal and disposal of surface waste. Maury Mountain OR Complete site remediation. San Rafael Swell Site UT Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned

mines.

In addition to current priorities in 2006, the HMRRP will focus on:

. continuing implementation of the Environmental Management System to meet business and

environmental goals, and

. Implementation of a pilot program to promote prevention of illegal dumping on BLM public

lands.

Facility compliance, environmental management, and energy conservation accomplishments

planned for 2006 include:

. Performing CASHE audits at 29 organizational units;

. Issuing EMS policy;

. Developing EMS implementation plans at 20% of the appropriate facilities within BLM;

. Enhancing the Site Cleanup Database to include tracking of facility compliance issues

identified during CASHE audits;

. Creating an Energy Conservation Team;

. Awarding an energy saving performance contract at the National Interagency Fire Center and the Boise BLM District Office to pilot test this innovative approach for use throughout BLM;

. Remediating 3.3% of known contaminated sites on BLM managed lands;

. Increasing site remediation accomplishments since 2004, primarily due to the completion of several site cleanups using Special Cleanup Funding;

. Assessing 115 less hazard sites than in 2005 due to decrease in manmade hazards

resulting from urban sprawl and estimated increases in hazards associated with nature;

. Mitigating 151 less hazard sites than in 2005 due to the estimated decrease in assessments

for other hazards;

. Assessing 139 fewer hazmat sites than in 2005 due to anticipated decrease in the number

of site verifications, evaluations, and assessments and estimated decrease in realty actions; and

. Responding to 77 fewer hazmat risk sites in 2005 because of estimated decrease in the number of hazmat site assessments.

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2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM exceeded some of its goals for primary outputs, but did not meet other output

goals. The accomplishments, and the reasons the BLM did not meet all output goals, are described below.

« The BLM planned on investigating and assessing 939 sites; however, the BLM investigated and assessed 771 sites for contamination. The decrease was due to numerous

unexpected staff vacancies during the year. Use of Cost and Performance Information for the Hazards Management and Resource Restoration Program

The Hazard Management and Resource Restoration Program is in the process of

identifying the best program structure and workforce plan to meet program requirements and BLM’s current and future workload. Results of this study will be used in FY 2007 to identify:

. Program cost and savings

. Performance

. Skills to meet performance

Modifying the program structure to meet current and future workloads will assist the Hazard Management and Resource Restoration Program in establishing an organization

that is both efficient and effective.

. The BLM planned on cleaning up 331 sites; however, the BLM cleaned up 271 contaminated sites. The decrease was due to numerous unexpected staff vacancies

during the year.

• The BLM planned to monitor 116 hazardous materials and NRDAR sites that were cleaned up in previous years; however, BLM monitored and maintained 122 sites. The increase was

because the actual number of sites requiring monitoring and maintaining was more than

anticipated.

• The BLM planned on completing research to locate prior operators or other responsible

parties for 56 sites to obtain cost recovery from these parties however only 21 were

evaluated. The decrease is because some of these searches and evaluations were more

complicated than anticipated.

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• The BLM planned to refer 14

sites to law enforcement or the

Dept’s. Office of the Solicitor for enforcement or cost recovery; however only 9 were referred. This decrease was due to a decrease in the number of PRP

searches and evaluations completed and the number of cases referred to the Office of the Solicitor was less than

anticipated. This was a result of BLM identifying fewer

contaminated sites than

originally planned.

Compliance Assessment Safety Health and Environment

Performance Measure Improves Facility Compliance!

Increasing the safety, health, and environmental

condition of BLM facilities is the primary thrust of BLM’s

facility compliance program. The CASHE Program has proven to be an extremely

effective tool to improve facility compliance. BLM uses

a performance measure and follow-up CASHE audits to evaluate whether each of its facilities is implementing recommendations made in CASHE audit findings. The percentage of organizational units rated in “good

condition” has increased to 78 percent in FY 2005 from 45 percent in FY 2001 when the first follow-up CASHE

audits were performed. The following are examples of facility compliance accomplishments for 2005:

. CASHE audits were completed at 35 organizational units including the remote facilities (e.g.,

fire stations, recreation sites, and wild horse and burro facilities) that report to each office.

. 78 percent of BLM organizational units were rated in good safety, health, and environmental

condition. The 2005 planned target was an estimated 82 percent. The decline in performance is attributed to the enforcement of a zero tolerance standard for incomplete

high priority findings. 2005 was the first year the field must have had all its high priority findings completed to be rated in good safety, health, and environmental condition. Phasing

in of this zero tolerance standard for incomplete high priority findings began in 2000 when

an organizational unit could have five incomplete high priority findings and be rated in "good"

condition. Each fiscal year since 2000 the good condition standard has been reduced by

one. Since the 2004 actual level was 87 percent and knowing that the field would be held to zero tolerance in 2005, the BLM set the estimated plan target at 82 percent, which was 4

percent higher than the field reported.

. Over 1 ,200 CASHE recommendations were completed in 2005.

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HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE RESTORATION PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Facility Compliance: Increase

percent of BLM organizational

units rated in good Safety, Health, and Environmental

condition (CASHE) (Bureau

Goal).

82% 78%

94/120 -4% 79% +1% 80% +1

Assess Other Hazard Sites (Non Hazmat or AML). 450 480 +30 365 -115 458 +93

Mitigate Other Hazards (Non Hazmat or AML). 288 465 +177 314 -151 449 +135

Land Contamination: Percent

of known contaminated sites remediated on DOI [BLMj managed land, (number of

sites remediated is reported on a cumulative basis) SP.

2.2% 8/358 11%

28/ 265* +8.8% 3.4%

12/358*

-7.6% 7.3%

26/ 358 +3.9%

Assess Hazmat Sites (Number). 939 771 -168 632 -139 754 +122 Respond to Hazmat Risk Sites (Number). 331 271 -60 194 -77 250 +56

Monitor and Maintain Hazmat

& NRDAR Sites (Number). 116 122 +6 111 -11 114 +3

Evaluate PRP's for Cost Avoidance/Recovery

(Number). 56 21 -35 23 +2 15 -8

Process Hazmat Cost Avoidance/Recovery Cases

(Number). 14 9 -5 8 -1 9 +1

* In 2005, there was a decline in the base number of known contaminated sites remediated on BLM managed public land (358 to 265) due to changes to the Environmental Cleanup Liabilities System and the kind of sites that would be monitored by the system

since the FY 2006 budget justification was entered. Initially the baseline number represented sites that were on both the recognition and disclosure reports. The disclosure sites were not included in the new system.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Operations $ 6,057 6,179 +80 -12 6,247 +68

FTE 53 52 0 0 52 0 Annual Maintenance $ 30,564 31,571 +453 -1,047 30,977 -594

FTE 259 252 -2 -1 249 -3 Deferred Maintenance $ 41,192 38,896 0 -739 38,157 -739 FTE 86 84 0 -1 83 -1 Infrastructure Improvement* $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 28 7 0 0 7 0

Total Dollars $ 77,813 76,646 +533 -1,798 75,381 -1,265 FTE 426 395 -2 -2 391 -4

* Carryover funding from FY 2004 supports proposed FTE usage in 2005, 2006, 2007. Activity Description

The goals of the Transportation and Facilities Maintenance programs are to protect employee

and visitor safety, resource values, and public investments, as well as to provide facilities management and public lands stewardship. To accomplish this, the BLM focuses these programs on:

• Operating clean, safe, and fully functional facilities at recreation sites.

• Performing annual maintenance on all funded facilities. • Conducting comprehensive assessments on the physical condition and regulatory compliance for all facilities. • Implementing the Five-Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan to reduce

the maintenance backlog.

• Improving capabilities to manage facilities maintenance through development of an automated facility asset management system.

• Implementing property and asset management planning to accurately inventory and

describe assets, establish appropriate levels of investment, and adopt public or commercial benchmarks and best practices. There are three subactivities within the Transportation and Facilities Maintenance Activity: Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 246
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Operations, Annual Maintenance, and Deferred Maintenance. All three subactivities contribute

to the proper stewardship of the BLM’s facilities. The Operations subactivity provides for the

utilities, janitorial services, and waste management needs of the BLM's recreation areas. The

Annual Maintenance subactivity provides for emergency repair, preventive maintenance, and

cyclic maintenance on all facilities. The Deferred Maintenance subactivity provides for upkeep,

repair or replacement of facilities that have lost value or use because annual maintenance was

not performed on schedule. Deferred maintenance projects are prioritized to address critical health and safety issues

followed by critical resource protection needs. Work includes project planning, site layout, architectural and engineering design, cost estimating, value engineering, 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, equipment maintenance shops, and field camps. The BLM

maintains and operates 4,006 buildings and structures and 695 administrative sites. Recreation Sites - The BLM is responsible for maintaining 394 recreation fee sites, 2,989 nonfee recreation sites, 497 campgrounds with approximately 17,000 campsites, 368 boat ramps, and 87 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. Transportation - Lands administered by BLM have 76,671 miles of roads, 15,733 miles of

trails, and 823 bridges. Management emphasis is on maintaining the roads, trails, bridges, and

major culverts that receive the greatest public use, present the greatest threat to public safety, or are contributing to water quality degradation due to improper drainage. Dams - The BLM tracks and maintains 535 dams which have been designated with a hazard

classification. These dams provide recreation, salinity control, and watershed protection. The 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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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Operations

Subactivity: Operations

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 6,057 6,179 +80 -12 6,247 +68 FTE 53 52 0 0 52 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Operations Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -11

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -1 TOTAL, Program Changes -12 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Operations is $6,247,000 and 52 FTE, a net program decrease of $12,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$11,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$1,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Overview

The Operations subactivity was established to fund activities that assist in the smooth operation

of BLM recreation facilities. Operation funds are used for janitorial services, cleaning and waste management of comfort stations, rodent and pest control, landscape upkeep, payment of

utilities (electricity, water, and sewage), fuel, and pressure washing. Ultimately, the performance in the Operations program is measured through the degree of customer

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satisfaction with the physical condition, functionality, cleanliness, and safety of recreation

facilities. This program supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department of the Interior’s Strategic Plan by providing the funding needed to maintain clean, safe, and fully functional

facilities at BLM recreation 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. Use of Cost and Performance Information - In 2005, BLM expanded its cost and

performance information with the addition of several work load measures targeted at tracking condition assessments and maintenance of buildings located at both recreation and administrative sites. Operation program activities are an integral component of maintaining a functional recreation environment. Tracking of performance at recreation

sites and buildings located at these sites as related to Operations will be an emphasis in 2007 and beyond. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The Operations program will continue to support the Recreation program in 2007 by maintaining an estimated 450 recreation sites and 350,000 recreation buildings. Accomplishment of this work will maintain the number of facilities that are in fair to good condition. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, the BLM will maintain 450 recreation sites and 350,000 recreation buildings by

providing clean, safe, and fully functional facilities at the BLM’s recreation or recreation fee

sites. The Bureau plans to Operations funding will supplement fees collected at the fee sites. Funding in 2006 will be used at recreation sites for activities such as janitorial services and

waste management. Performance of these activities is tracked in conjunction with the annual maintenance at recreation sites and the buildings that are associated with these recreation

sites. In 2006, BLM is changing the way that work at recreation sites is tracked by separating

building from other constructed assets at these sites. The appropriate level of annual maintenance of constructed assets coupled with adequate funding for operational activities serve the BLM missions of serving communities, supporting recreation activities, and resource

protection. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

The BLM did not measure the goals for primary outputs for Operations in 2005 because they were not applicable to the Operations program. For example, “Recreation Fee Site Construction and Maintenance Projects Completed” or “Trail Construction and Maintenance” do

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Examples of specific projects accomplished by the Operations program in 2005 include:

• The BLM provides restrooms, drinking water, campsites, boat ramps, and day use picnic areas at recreation sites. During the peak summer season, the number of visitors often reaches 1,000 on weekends. The new Oregon and Washington maintenance organization performed cleaning, trash removal, and grounds upkeep. Pumping of vault toilets is accomplished under contract.

• The BLM has improved sanitation and reduced cleanup costs at the popular swimming area on the Gunnison River known as Potholes by constructing a vault toilet and other amenities. Work crews would find diapers and broken glass littering the area in Colorado’s Escalante Canyon. Regulations concerning waste management and prohibition of glass at the site are now posted on new kiosks.

Operations Performance Summary

Measure

2005

Plan 2005Actual Change from 2005 Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Changefrom 2005 2007Request 2007 Changefrom 2006

Recreation Site Annual

Maintenance (#)’ New PE 530 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Recreation Site Annual

Maintenance (#)

2 N/A N/A N/A 450 N/A 450 0

Recreation Site Buildings

(Sq. Feet) N/A N/A N/A 350,000 N/A 350,000 0

1 This was a new PE in FY 2005. It was divided further in FY 2006.

2 In 2006, this PE was further split into Recreation Site Maintenance and Recreation Site Buildings (Sq. Feet).

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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

30,564 259

31,571 252 +453

-2 -1,047

-1 30,977 249

-594

-3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Annual Maintenance Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -238

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -70

• Trails: Pacific Crest, Iditarod, Continental Divide -739 -1 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,047 -1

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Annual Maintenance is $30,977,000 and 249 FTE, a net program

decrease of $1 ,047,000 and 1 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Trails (Pacific Crest, Iditarod, and Continental) (-$739,000) - Congress provided an

additional $739,000 in 2006 for trail maintenance and public safety work on the Pacific Crest

National Scenic Trail in California and Oregon; Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in New

Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana; and the Iditarod National Historic Trail in Alaska. In 2006, this funding was used for such activities as planning, trail segment

documentation (baseline inventory, assessment, and monitoring), natural and cultural resource

protection projects. Elimination of this funding will allow BLM to focus on national priorities. In 2007 and beyond, BLM will continue work in this area with support from partners and volunteers and the Challenge Cost Share. Increased partnering and volunteer involvement will assist with managing key issues such as energy development, Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV) and travel management, unprecedented visitor use and impacts, visitor services, and local heritage

tourism, gateway community involvement, and economic development.

information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$238,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

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support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$70,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table: A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

The Annual Maintenance program is critical to maintaining the functionality of the BLM’s

infrastructure, providing visitor safety on public lands, and ensuring proper facilities management. Annual maintenance includes emergency, preventive and cyclic maintenance of

all BLM facilities. The long-term goal to perform sufficient annual maintenance work so that no new deferred maintenance needs will accrue. The program provides funding for maintaining facilities and trails within the BLM’s National Conservation Areas, National Monuments, Wild and Scenic River corridors, and National Scenic and Historic Trails. The bicentennial commemoration of Lewis and Clark’s legendary trip of discovery has resulted in dramatic increases in visitation at the trail sites. Consequently, the need for trail and trailhead maintenance along with bridge repair and replacements, signing, hazard removals, and other maintenance work near the trail sites has increased. The Annual Maintenance program also supports the BLM’s efforts regarding property and

facility asset management in order to meet the requirements of Executive Order 13327 of February 4, 2005, "Federal Real Property Asset Management." This includes the continuation

of asset management planning efforts guided by the principles of the Federal Real Property

Council. These principles include using public and commercial benchmarks and best practices; employing life-cycle cost-benefit analysis; providing appropriate levels of investment; accurately

inventorying and describing all assets; and providing safe, secure, and productive workplaces. The Annual Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal from the Department of the Interior’s Strategic Plan by providing for facility condition assessments, professional engineering services, and management of environmental and structural risks at facilities. Each

mission goal of the Strategic Plan has several performance measures to gage progress towards

meeting mission goal accomplishments, including end outcome goals and measures,

intermediate outcome goals and measures, and primary outputs. Key intermediate outcome

measures of performance will be based on the industry standard Facilities Condition Index

(FCI), a measure of the condition and change of condition of facilities, and the percentage of

facilities which can be brought to or fully maintained at an acceptable condition standard.

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In 2007, the BLM will focus on constructed assets that are rated as the highest priority using the Asset Priority Index (API) and identify the condition of these constructed assets using the

Facility Condition Index (FCI). These two measures are the foundations for the Federal Real

Property Profile for identifying the condition on constructed assets and target assets which can be disposed or require additional annual maintenance or supplemental funding from deferred maintenance. Work will be completed at the same levels as the 2006 enacted.

Visitor centers opened by the BLM in the last few years add to the annual maintenance cost. Nearly every year Congress provides additional Construction funds for new visitor centers. They include the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, and the Fort Benton Visitor Center in Lewistown, Montana. BLM funds the operation and maintenance of these new centers from the Annual Maintenance subactivity. The increase in the number of

facilities to maintain has required BLM to prioritize maintenance work and postpone some work

to future years.

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Annual Maintenance Program - In 2005, BLM expanded its cost and performance information with the addition of several work load measures targeted at tracking condition assessments and maintenance of buildings located at both recreation and administrative sites. The implementation of the

Facility Condition Index for constructed assets at recreation and administrative sites has been completed. In 2006, the BLM will develop and pilot an Asset Priority Index which will identify those assets that are most critical to the BLM’s mission, which will assist in optimizing BLMs annual maintenance budget. In 2007, BLM will fully implement the concept of using Facility Condition Index and Asset Priority Index in deciding which assets

will receive funding.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, the Annual Maintenance program will maintain facilities under the greatest pressure

from community growth such as at high use recreation sites and high volume roads. The

Bureau will maintain 925 recreation sites, 2,000,000 square-feet of building, and 7,090 miles of road. With increased focus on maintenance of recreation sites and roads, the Bureau will complete fewer miles of trail maintenance (2,200), bridge inspections and maintenance (150), and dam safety inspections and maintenance (130). Although this program received an

increase for trail maintenance in 2006, the program did not see a corresponding increase in accomplishments because the activities were appropriately reported in the Recreation Resource Management program. Examples of planned accomplishments:

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• The condition of constructed asset maintained by annual maintenance funding will be measured using the Facility Condition Index. This Department-wide effort will objectively measure the condition of BLM’s assets based on established ranges for good, fair, and poor

condition.

• Funding will be directed to the highest priority assets using the Asset Priority Index. Through this method BLM will be in a better position to optimize its maintenance dollars and

identify which assets are candidates for disposal.

• BLM will measure annual maintenance and operations of buildings separately from other assets associated with these sites using gross square-footage. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the Bureau maintained 934 recreation sites, or nine more than planned. A total of 2,170 miles of trail were maintained; however 3,013 miles were planned. Trail maintenance is accomplished in both the Recreation Resources Management program and the Annual Maintenance program; however, the table below only represents the units of accomplishment in the Annual Maintenance program. The Bureau exceeded the number of miles of roads

maintained by 497 miles. This is a seven percent increase over the planned number and is a

result of favorable climatic conditions allowing for additional maintenance mileage. One

hundred and thirty-nine bridge inspections or bridge maintenance projects were complete, which was 81 projects below the planned target. The difference is due to other programs

appropriately reporting these projects. Dam safety inspections and maintenance projects totaled 126. This was 52 projects fewer than planned, and the difference is due to other programs

appropriately reporting dam safety inspection and maintenance projects. Examples of specific projects accomplished by the Annual Maintenance program in 2005

include:

• The BLM implemented the new Most Efficient Organization (MEO) for the maintenance of roads, recreation and facilities in Oregon and Washington.

• The third phase of the Facility Asset Management System (FAMS) implementation was

piloted at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in northern Virginia.

• Maintenance work will continue on BLM-managed segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic, the Iditarod, and Continental Trails.

. About 240 miles of resource roads in central Utah were graded and had rock slides and washouts removed.

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Annual Maintenance Performance Summary

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Chang

e from 2006

Buildings (e g., administrative, employee housing) in fair to good

condition as measured by the

Facilities Condition Index (SP: SIM.1. 02.002)

Anticipate FAMS data

available 2nd

to 3rd quarter FY 2005

no data

reported NA 0.171 NA 0.171 0

Other facilities, including roads, dams

(non-BOR), trails, and bridges (non- BIA) are in fair to good condition as measured by a Facilities Condition

Index (SP: SIM. 1.02.003)

FCI Pending

DOI.

definition of FCI range

formulation.

no data

reported NA 0.165 NA 0.165 0

Facility Compliance: Increase percent of BLM organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and

Environmental condition (CASHE)

(Bureau Goal). 82% 78%

94/120

-4% 79% +1% 80% +1%

Recreation Site Annual Maintenance q,e

(#)’ 95 934 +9 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Recreation Site Annual Maintenance

(#)

2 N/A N/A 925 0 925 0

Recreation Site Buildings (sq Feet)

2 N/A N/A N/A 500,000 N/A 500,000 0

Trail Annual Maintenance 3,013 2,170 -843 2,200 +30 2,200 0

Bridge Annual Maintenance 220 152 -68 150 -2 150 0 Dam Annual Maintenance 178 126 -52 130 +4 130 0

Administrative Site Annual Maintenance 350 254 -96 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Adminstrative Site Annual Maintenance (Sq. Feet)

3 N/A N/A N/A 1,500,000 N/A 1,500,00 0

0

Administrative Site Non-Building Annual Maintenance (#)

3 N/A N/A N/A 300 N/A 300 0

Road Annual Maintenance 7,090 7,587 +497 7,090 -497 7,090 0

1 This was a new PE in FY 2005. It was divided further in FY 2006.

2 In FY 2006, this PE was further spilt into Recreation Site Maintenance and Recreation Site Buildings (Sq.

Feet). 3 In FY 2006, these PEs were further split into Administrative Site Annual Maintenance (Sq. Feet) and Administrative Site Non-Building Annual Maintenance (#) Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 255

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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 41,192 38,896 0 -739 38,157 -739 FTE 86 84 0 -1 83 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Deferred Maintenance Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• NPFtA Well Capping -739 -1 TOTAL, Program Changes -739 -1 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Deferred Maintenance is $38,157,000 and 83 FTE, a net program

decrease of $739,000 and 1 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Oil Well Capping in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve (-$739,000) - In 2007, the Bureau

will continue capping abandoned oils wells, however the $739,000 provided by Congress in 2006 is being shifted to the Oil and Gas Management program where these funds are more

appropriately managed and where they are combined with increased funding being requested

for legacy well remediation in 2007. Program Performance Change Table: No Performance Change Table is displayed as a result

of this funding decrease. Although this funding was a contributing factor in continuing the oil well capping work, a specific unit of measure is not affected. Program Overview

It is essential to maintain the physical and functional condition of BLM-owned facilities. The

main objective of the Deferred Maintenance program is to reduce the accumulated maintenance

backlog and improve the overall physical and functional condition of BLM-owned facilities. Deferred maintenance is defined as maintenance that was not performed when it should have

been and was put off or delayed until a future time. The accumulated maintenance backlog

consists of repairs, renovations, replacements, and other maintenance of buildings, recreation

sites, administrative sites, roads, and other constructed assets. Related efforts such as facility condition assessments, professional engineering services, program oversight, database

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bridge inspections are also part of the Deferred Maintenance program.

Baseline condition assessments of all recreation sites and administrative sites, including on-site buildings and structures, have been completed. The BLM established a five-year cycle for follow-up, periodic condition assessments, with 20 percent of recreation sites and administrative

sites to be assessed each year. Baseline condition assessments of roads, bridges, and dams

are currently underway; assessments of trails are planned for 2007 or beyond. The condition assessment process identifies deferred maintenance needs and determines the

current replacement value of constructed assets. Knowing the estimated cost of deferred maintenance and the replacement value of recreation sites and administrative allowed the BLM

to use the industry standard Facilities Condition Index as a method of measuring the condition and change of condition of facilities. The Facilities Condition Index is the ratio of accumulated

deferred maintenance to the current replacement value (Facilities Condition Index = Deferred Maintenance/Current Replacement Value). It is an indicator of the depleted value of capital assets. The general rule is that Facilities Condition Index should be below 0.10 for a facility to be considered in good condition. Data from the condition assessments are entered into the Facility Asset Management System.

Facility Asset Management System is the result of the Department’s effort to establish a common maintenance management system in the land-managing bureaus. It was designed to integrate asset management systems and improve property and facility management at all levels. Deferred maintenance needs identified in condition assessments and other inspections are developed into specific projects and assembled in the Five-Year Deferred Maintenance and

Capital Improvement Plan. The 2007 - 2011 Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement

Plan is being submitted concurrently with this budget request. Standard criteria for ranking the

projects established by Department are used to prioritize the projects in the Five-Year Plan. Investments in deferred maintenance preserve the useful life and condition of facilities, improve

workplace safety and productivity, and increase visitor satisfaction with BLM facilities. The Deferred Maintenance program also supports development of BLM's Asset Management

Plan, as required by Executive Order 13327 of February 4, 2004, "Federal Real Property Asset Management." With implementation of the AMP, the BLM will streamline its portfolio of assets and optimize maintenance of those assets that contribute most significantly to its mission and

strategic goals. The BLM expects to dispose of unneeded assets so it can affordably maintain and sustain its portfolio. Use of Cost and Performance Information - Cost and performance information,

including ABC and workload data and productivity trends, are evaluated at least annually. The Department requires a Project Status and Completion Report at the end of each fiscal year. The Department’s key performance metric is project completions: 30 percent of a

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given year’s projects are to be completed the first year after being funded, 70 percent after the second year, and 95 percent after the third year. BLM’s attention is on efficient use of funds, specifically obligations and carryover. The Department established a Five-Year Planning process for Deferred Maintenance in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget. Five-Year Plan ranking criteria place the highest priority on critical health or safety, followed by critical resource

protection and critical mission. Deferred maintenance projects and costs are reviewed and those scoring highest under the priority ranking review are funded first. BLM has used cost and performance analyses to fine tune the Deferred Maintenance Plan and its execution.

• Cost data from previous years on work activities such as road maintenance,

contract development, and improved facility cost saving methodologies are used to determine funding levels, project development, and contract award.

• The BLM State Offices are now phasing more projects over two or more funding years to minimize carryover.

• The BLM State Offices also combine small items into larger projects to achieve economies of scale.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

Fifty-seven specific deferred maintenance line-item projects are planned for 2007, as summarized below. The 2007 Deferred Maintenance Plan continues the implementation and

execution of Interior-wide initiatives such as condition assessments of constructed assets, maintenance of the Facility Asset Management System, and asset management planning. At the requested level, the Bureau will complete the following deferred maintenance projects in 2007: 14 recreation sites, 43 miles of trail, five bridges, two dams, 26 administrative sites, and 48 miles of roads. Each of these projects received a score through the asset management

process; the scores are used to rank the projects by priority and projects are selected by priority ranking. The only deviation from the priority ranking system is when two similarly ranked

projects cannot be completed in the same year due to staffing issues or availability of contractors. Proposed 2007 Deferred Maintenance Projects

Priority/ Score

State Office Project Name

Funding

($000) 1/1000 Alaska Campbell Tract Facility Warehouse Roof Replacement Phase II 439

2/850 Alaska Nome Creek Road Bridge Repair Phase III 750

3/820 Alaska Campbell Tract Facility Sewer and Water Utilities Replacement Phase III 3,202

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Priority/ Score

State Office Project Name Funding

($000) 5/685 Alaska Tangle Lakes Archeological District Trail Repair and Restoration Phase IV 559

9/1000 Alaska Replace Cripple Creek Campground Bridges 260

14/1000 Alaska Fort Wainwright Tower Replacement 81 15/1000 Alaska Alaska Fire Service CASHE Corrective Actions 57

16/1000 Alaska Totson Mountain Tower Replacement 288

33/700 Alaska Replace NFO Computer Room Air Conditioning and

Uninterruptible Power Supply 242

62 & 63/ 400 Alaska Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 168 Alaska Total 6,046 7/655 Arizona Millville and Charleston Preservation and Stabilization Phase III 71 13/1000 Arizona Burro Creek Recreation Site Replacement Well 307

35/670 Arizona Mercantile Stabilization and Repairs 339

62 & 63/ 400

Arizona Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 168 Arizona Total 885

18/975 California Briceburg Well and Water System - Drinking Water Upgrade 195

22/875 California Toro Creek Road Stabilization 227

25/755 California Fort Ord Hazard Reduction 239

37/630 California South Yuba Trail Repair 39

38/630 California Elk River Trail Stream Crossing Removal and Trail Development 620

43/615 California North Cow Mountain Trail Improvement 46

44/615 California Dos Palmas Preserve Road Realignment 404

46/610 California KCL Campground Renovation and Road Repair 323

47/610 California Historic Train Barn and Craftsman Bungalow Restoration 321

62 & 63/ 400

California Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 168

California Total 2,582 12/1000 Colorado Devils Creek Railroad Car Bridge Replacement 251 23/760 Colorado Pumphouse Campground Restrooms Replacement 77

36/650 Colorado Repairs at Eight Colorado Radio Sites 601 53/580 Colorado Uncompahgre Field Office Maintenance 284

62 & 63/ 400 Colorado Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 224 Colorado Total 1,437 11/1000 Eastern

States Meadowood SRMA Fence Replacement (located in VA) 315

21/920 Eastern

States Meadowood Horse Equestrian Facilities (located in VA) 717

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Priority/ Score

State Office Project Name

Funding

($000) 62 & 63/ 400

Eastern

States

Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 62

Eastern Sifafes Total 1,094 4/700 Idaho Building Seismic Safety Program Phase III - Training Building 110 151 6/675 Idaho Owyhee Front OHV Trail Stabilization and Reconstruction Phase

IV 620

62 & 63/ 400

Idaho Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 201 Idaho Total 972

20/930 Montana Spokane Bay Recreation Site Repairs 150

40/625 Montana Holter Lake Campground Docks and Boat Ramp Phase I 129

45/610 Montana Log Gulch Campground Docks and Boat Ramp Phase 1 100

49/595 Montana Lewistown Field Office Crack and Chip Seal 29

50/595 Montana Malta Crack Sealing and Chip Seal 53

62 & 63/ 400 Montana Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 190 Montana rotal 651

19/960 Nevada Toilet Replacement at Twenty Mile Beach 58

55/580 Nevada Walker Lake Recreation Area Road Rehabilitation 395

62 & 63/ 400 Nevada Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 168 Nevada Total 621

39/635 New Mexico Orilla Verde Recreation Area Reconstruction 3,816 51/580 New Mexico Wild Rivers-Santa Cruz Lake Trails Rehabilitation 207

52/580 New Mexico Baylor Pass-Pine Tree Trail Rehabilitation 166

54/580 New Mexico Aguirre Spring Recreation Site Road Shoulder/Culvert

Reconstruction 129

57/510 New Mexico County Line 345

62 & 63/ 400 New Mexico Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 168 New Mexico Total 4,831

8/600 Oregon Star Valley Road Phase II 1,572 17/1000 Oregon Shotgun Sewer System Repair 587

24/760 Oregon Table Rock Fork Molalia River Bin-Wall 638

26/750 Oregon Big Pines Recreation Area Rehabilitation (located in WA) 535

28/750 Oregon Elk Creek Road Surface Rock 357

30/700 Oregon Bear Ridge Surface Rock 331 31/700 Oregon Patos Lighthouse Repair (located in WA) 599

34/670 Oregon Juniper Dunes Access Road (located in WA) 440

41/625 Oregon Baker Area Storage Facility Replacement 263

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Priority/ Score

State Office Project Name

Funding

($000) 58/600 Oregon Wrights Point Radio Control Site 126

62 & 63/ 400 Oregon Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 260 Oregon Total 5,708 27/750 Utah Pariette Flood Control Dam 1,337 32/700 Utah John Jarvie Historical Site Improvements 46

56/555 Utah Westwater Ranger Station Improvements 135

62 & 63/ 400 Utah Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 184 Utah Total 1,702 10/1000 Wyoming Little Robber Dam Repairs 342

29/750 Wyoming National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Repairs 278

42/625 Wyoming Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility Water Line Repairs 290

62 & 63/ 400 Wyoming Project and Contract Management, Facility Asset Management

System and Condition Assessment Support 216 Wyoming Total 1,126

59 & 63/ 400

Centers -

& NSTC

Condition Assessments, Facility Asset Management System and

Condition Assessment Support 36

61 & 62/ 400

Centers - NBC

& NSTC

Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract Management

1,010

Centers Total 1,046

59 & 63/ 400

Washington

Office - 330 & 360

Condition Assessments, Facility Asset Management System and

Condition Assessment Support 5,575

60 & 62/ 400

Washington

Office - 360

Asset Management, Energy Audits, and Other Government

Initiatives, Project and Contract Management

1,677 Washington Office Total 7,252 58/500 Bureauwide Corrective Actions - this funding will be distributed for small deferred maintenance projects in various States. 1,500 61/400 Bureauwide Architectural and Engineering Services 704 Bureauwide Total 2,204 BLM Total 38,157 A full description of the 2007 projects can be found in the companion volume, the 2007 - 2011 Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

Fifty-one specific deferred maintenance projects are underway in 11 geographic states. In addition, all 12 BLM State Offices received allocations for work in 13 geographic states. The

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications allocations are for security and accessibility improvements, renewable energy and energy

conservation, facility-related corrective actions, condition assessments, project and contract management, information technology, and survey and design for 2007 projects. Nine BLM State Offices requested and received funding for special projects to support the commemoration of the centennial of the Antiquities Act of 1906 and further the goals of Executive Order 13287 of March 3, 2003, “Preserve America.” A one-time distribution of $300,000 was made for condition assessments of cultural and historic properties, repairs and

improvements, and corrective actions pertaining to safety, accessibility, and lasting stabilization. The projects selected have strong community interest and are important to the local economies, and BLM will leverage this funding by attracting partnership participation and additional funding.

Overall, the Bureau plans to complete the following deferred maintenance efforts during 2006:

three recreation sites, 167 miles of trail, four bridges, four dams, 15 administrative sites, and 35

miles of road. The conference report directed the BLM to use $4.0 million of Deferred Maintenance funding to complete “range improvement activities.” The BLM used existing projects in the Five-Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan to select range improvement type deferred maintenance projects totaling $4.0 million. 2006 Deferred Maintenance Projects

State Office Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000) Alaska 1 1 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 5,154

1 Congressional addition - Cap oil wells in NPR-Alaska 739

Other allocations IV 333 AK Total 6,226

Arizona 3 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 1,795 Other allocations IV 328 AZ Total 2,123

California 5 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 2,450 Other allocations IV 371 CA Total 2,821 Colorado 1 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 863

Other allocations IV 408 CO Total 1,271 Eastern States 0 line item deferred maintenance projects planned Other allocations IV 193

Idaho 3 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 1,210 Other allocations IV 328

ID Total 1,538

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

State Office Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000) Montana 5 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 3,953~* Other allocations /I/ 428 MT Total 4,381 Nevada 1 line item deferred maintenance project planned 97

Other allocations IM 206 NV Total 303 New Mexico 3 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 3,723 Other allocations IM 252 NM Total 3,975 Oregon 5 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 4,490

Other allocations IM 924 OR Total 5,414 Utah 3 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 423

Other allocations IM 367 UT Total 790 Wyoming 4 line item deferred maintenance projects planned 830

Other allocations IM 439 WY Total 1,269 Centers Condition assessments, energy audits, architectural and

engineering services, project and contract management,

information technology, and other program support.

1,316

Washington Office Condition assessments, project and contract management, information technology, and other program

support.

7,276 BLM Total 38,896

/I / Funds allocated to States for security, energy, accessibility and other corrective actions, condition assessments, project and contract management, information technology, and survey and design

for 2007 projects. Examples of 2006 projects:

• Alaska - The Alaska Fire Service will replace tower structures and antenna mounting

structures with new towers and mounting structures at six radio communications sites. The

existing structures are unsafe to climb. The new tower structures and antenna mounting

structures will meet fall protection standards.

» Idaho - The Lower Snake River District will complete a five-phase project to upgrade and expand the wild horse care, adoption, and administration facilities. The corrals were over 20-years old and the outdated configuration and deteriorated construction materials endangered employees and animals.

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• Oregon - The Burns District will rebuild corral pens and gates, replace water lines and

troughs, and make other repairs at the wild horse and burro corrals. The facility was built in the 1970s and the work is needed to improve operations and employee safety.

• Utah - The Price Field Office will rebuild the boat ramp and long term parking area and

construct eight additional campsites at the Sand Wash Ranger Station.

• Wyoming - The Rawlins Field Office will complete construction of the replacement of Red

Creek Bridge. Most of the traffic services the oil and gas fields in the area. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

The Deferred Maintenance program initiated projects and related work in 14 geographic States under the direction of all 12 BLM State Offices. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005

shifted funding for the infrastructure improvements program into the deferred maintenance

program. The combined total of $41,192,000 (after rescission) was reduced to $38,692,000 when $2,500,000 was reprogrammed to the Oil and Gas Management program after a mid-year

evaluation of the needs of each program. Some deferred maintenance projects were delayed and one project was cancelled when partners withdrew from the project.

In 2005, the Bureau exceeded planned accomplishments for the following deferred maintenance

work: 73 recreation sites, eight bridges, 13 dams, 51 administrative sties, and 119 miles of road. When the planned accomplishments were developed, two subactivities existed: Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Improvement; however, these two subactivities were merged

into the Deferred Maintenance by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005; therefore, accomplishments in the Deferred Maintenance program are greater than were planned.

2005 Deferred Maintenance Projects

State Office Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000)

Project Status EOY 2005

Alaska 7 line item projects initiated Other allocations IM AK Total

5,487 527

6,014

14% of line item projects completed 29% of projects under construction 43% in planning or design status 14% of projects delayed 111 Arizona 8 line item projects initiated Other allocations IM AZ Total

2,415 452

2,857 12% of line item projects completed 63% of projects under construction 25% in planning or design status

California 24 line item projects initiated Other allocations IM CA Total

5,174

741 5,915

17% of line item projects completed 50% of projects under construction 29% in planning or design status 4% of projects delayed 111

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State Office Number of Deferred Maintenance Projects Funding

($000)

Project Status EOY 2005

Colorado 3 line item projects initiated

1 project not started Other allocations IV CO Total

632 400

1,032

25% of line item projects completed 50% of projects under construction 25% of projects cancelled 131 Eastern States 0 line item projects Other allocations IV 85

Idaho 8 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV

ID Total

2,612 345

2,957 25% of line item projects completed 63% of projects under construction 12% in planning or design status Montana 6 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV MT Total

2,694 220

2,914 33% of projects under construction 67% in planning or design status Nevada 2 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV NM Total

76 335

411

1 00% of projects under construction New Mexico 4 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV NM Total

614

421

1,035

1 00% of projects under construction

Oregon 16 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV OR Total

4,712 955

5,667

1 9% of line item projects completed 69% of projects under construction 6% in planning or design status 6% of projects delayed 141 Utah 2 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV UT Total

131 506 637 50% of line item projects completed 50% of projects under construction Wyoming 3 line item projects initiated Other allocations IV WY Total

296

386 682 67% of line item projects completed 33% of projects under construction Centers Architectural and engineering

services, project and contract management, information technology, and other program

support.

1,049

Washington Office Condition assessments, project and contract management,

information technology, and

other program support.

9,927

BLM Total 41,192 20% of line item projects completed 54% of projects under construction 21% in planning or design status 4% of projects delayed 1% of projects cancelled

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

State Office Number of Deferred Funding Project Status Maintenance Projects ($000) EOY 2005

/I/ Funds allocated to States for security, seismic, energy, accessibility and other corrective actions, project and contract management, information technology, and survey and design for 2006 projects.

121 Funds reprogrammed to the Oil and Gas Management program.

131 Local partners withdrew from project; funds reprogrammed to the Oil and Gas Management program.

14/ Funds shifted to award contract for another deferred maintenance project. Examples of 2005 accomplishments;

• Alaska - Survey and design work was completed for a three-phase project to replace the water and sewer system at Campbell Tract Facility with utility connections to the Municipality

of Anchorage water and sewer systems. The current wastewater disposal system is a seepage lagoon providing only primary treatment of effluent. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation directed the BLM to close the lagoon by 2008.

• Colorado - The roof was replaced on the Anasazi Heritage Center, BLM's interpretive and

cultural resource facility. The center has permanent and temporary exhibits, a theater, a

library, collections storage, conservation and research laboratories, and a bookstore and

contains 3.2 million Native American artifacts and records. The roof had been patched may

times and was well beyond its useful life.

• Montana - Survey and design for low level outlet works, chimney drain, toe drain, embankment rehabilitation, and riprap reconstruction for two high hazard dams, Dry Blood

Reservoir and Duck Creek Reservoir, was completed. Construction is planned for 2006.

• New Mexico - Work was completed on a two-phase project to rehabilitate the access road and parking lot/trailhead at the Bisti Wilderness Area, which attracts over 10,000 visitors annually. The work includes re-establishing roadway drainage, re-grading and resurfacing the roadway, and relocating the parking lot/trailhead for safer access to the wilderness site.

• Utah - Repairs were made on many roads in the Moab area which had poor drainage and

deteriorated running surfaces. The work included installing culverts and side ditches, forming crowned running surfaces, and applying new surface materials. Scenery and

natural features are so spectacular that millions of tourists visit the Moab area every year.

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Deferred Maintenance Performance Summary

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Facilities are in fair to good

condition as measured by the

Facilities Condition Index

(SP: RIM. 1.04. 001)

Anticipate FAMS data

available 2nd to 3rd quarter FY

2005

no data

reported NA Not Measured NA TBD TBD

Buildings (e g., administrative, employee

housing) in fair to good

condition as measured by the

Facilities Condition Index

(SP: SIM. 1.02.002)

Anticipate FAMS data

available 2nd to 3rd

quarter FY

2005

no data

reported NA 0.171 NA 0.171 0

Other facilities, including roads, dams (non-BOR),

trails, and bridges (non-BIA)

are in fair to good condition as measured by a Facilities Condition Index (SP: SIM.1. 02.003)

FCI Pending

DOI.

definition of FCI range

formulation.

no data

reported NA 0.165 NA 0.165 0

Facility Compliance:

Increase percent of BLM

organizational units rated in good Safety, Health, and

Environmental condition (CASHE) (Bureau Goal).

82% 78%

94/ 120 -4% 79% +1% 80% +1%

Recreation Site Annual „

Maintenance 0 -20 1 +1 0 -1 Recreation Site Deferred Maintenance 6 73 +67 3 -70 14 +11

Trail Deferred Maintenance 277 83 -194 167 +84 43 -124

Bridge Deferred Maintenance

(#) 7 8 +1 4 A 5 +1 Dam Deferred Maintenance

(*) 7 13 +6 4 -9 2 -2 Administrative Site Deferred Maintenance (#). 17 51 +34 15 -36 26 +11 Road Deferred Maintenance

(miles). 59 119 +60 35 -84 48 +13

Strategic Plan Performance Measures contain contributions from 1652 and 1653

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Challenge Cost Share

Subactivity: Challenge Cost Share

Subactivity: Challenge Cost Share

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted it1

.:) . i +/-) Request from 2006

$(000) FTE

Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

7,396 9,357 0 0 9,357 0 26 27 0 0 27 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Challenge Cost Share is $9,357,000 and 27 FTE which is equal to the 2006 enacted level. Program Overview

The CCS program was established in 1985, when

Congress appropriated $300,000 within the Wildlife Management program for results-oriented conservation

projects to be matched at a ratio of 1:1 or greater by non-Federal dollars, or in-kind or material contributions. Since 1985, BLM consolidated funding to expand the program to also include rangeland, public domain

forestry, riparian, cultural resources, fisheries and

threatened and endangered species. The program funds the following types of activities:

. Monitoring and inventory of resources;

• Implementing habitat improvement projects;

• Protecting or documenting cultural resources;

. Providing enhanced recreational experiences;

• Developing threatened and endangered species

recovery plans. Strategic Plans - These are activities that support BLM’s National Priorities. Additionally, these

activities support the BLM’s 2007-2009 Emphasis Areas, which includes

• Contributing to the domestic energy supply,

Over 30 volunteers from the Inland Northwest

Wildlife Council contnbuted 677 hours to assist researchers in locating badger

burrows, trapping badgers, and tracking badgers with radio telemetry. This overnight camping trip allowed volunteers to learn about badger ecology and shrub-steppe management while providing much needed

people-power to the project. Badgers became so popular with participants that Tshirts were designed and more camping trips requested.

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• Managing rangeland and Forests to achieve healthy and productive watersheds,

• Improving dispersed recreational opportunities, and

• Protecting cultural and natural heritage resources. These activities also support the Resource Protection, Resource Use, and Recreation mission

goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan by:

• 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.

Critical Factors - The CCS

program embodies cooperation, communication, and consultation,

all in the service of conservation. Developing, collaborating with and

maintaining partnerships are

central to the success of the CCS

program in general and BLM as a whole. CCS partners include a

variety of people and

organizations, including other

federal agencies, local communities, heritage programs,

forestry divisions, oil, gas and

mining divisions, livestock permittees, colleges and

universities, and more. BLM's list of national-level resource

conservation partnerships exceeds

100 and is growing every year. Also critical to the success of the program and BLM are the

leveraging of funds. CCS partners match federal dollars through

cash, in-kind or material

contributions; overall the program

is matched at a 1:1 non-federal to federal ratio. Ultimately, CCS

projects result in creating a rewarding working relationship with partners and organizations and

produces a product that is beneficial to the BLM and the users of public lands. Weather is an extremely critical factor. As an example, if an area experiences unusually wet

weather, this can make roads impassable, thus delaying implementation of a project. Vice

versa, if a revegetation project is scheduled, and the area experiences a drought, while the

Use of Cost and Performance Information

in the Challenge Cost Share Program

In 2005, an evaluation was conducted of the CCS program The evaluation looked at overall performance at the National

level. The factors that were evaluated included expenditure

of 1770 funds on appropriate performance elements, and

complete expenditure of 1770 funds and overhead costs. In addition, two state evaluations for Arizona and Wyoming

were conducted The findings were as follows:

• Overall the program is functioning well.

• Funds are being expended in a timely fashion and

appropriately on CCS projects

• The program, based on a three year average, is spending 5.8% in overhead charges This overhead

cost is well below the 10% cap allotted for this program

In response to the program evaluation, the following measures will be implemented in 2006:

• The CCS program manager will work collaboratively

within the BLM to develop additional guidance on

matching funds documentation

• The program manager will work to develop a CCS

handbook, further clarifying Bureau policies and

implementation procedures.

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project might be implemented, overall success of the project may be hindered. The project proponent may chose to delay the project until weather conditions are more favorable.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the BLM will fund over 400 CCS projects. Projects funded by the program are highly

diverse; examples include: maintenance or enhancement of sagebrush habitat for sage grouse;

off-highway vehicle (OHV) management; control of invasive plant species such as Russian olive and tamarisk, and invasive plants encroaching on T&E plants. Also in 2007, the program will increase by 140,000

acres, the number of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species

conservation consistent with management documents

and program objectives. This is due to new

partnerships and increased efforts by existing partners. The following are examples of projects that will receive funding in 2007;

• Alaska—Volunteers from trail user groups will partner with the Fairbanks District Office to rehabilitate 3 miles of OHV trails in the White Mtns.

National Recreation Area. The project will include

trail hardening, stabilization of disturbed areas and

cleaning drainage ditch structures. These efforts

will encourage the use of OHV on designated trails and reduce pioneering off these trails. Over 3,000 students team about salmon at the Tsalila Festival held in Reedsport, Oregon every year. This event is sponsored by more than 20 partners.

California—Sagebrush-steppe plant communities in Menc County provide critical habitat for sage grouse and other sagebrush obligate wildlife species. These plant communities are at risk of fragmentation from pinyon encroachment, road proliferation, noxious and invasive plant (weed) invasion, catastrophic wildland fire events, and development pressures. The Bishop

Field Office is partnering with conservation groups, including the Bi-State Local Area

Planning Sage Grouse Working Group, the California Native Plant Society and Quail

Unlimited, to remove pinyon and control invasive plants in and adjacent to key sage grouse

habitats, and collect seed and propagate native sagebrush-steppe plant species.

• Colorado—The Royal Gorge Field Office, in partnership with a regional weed management

cooperative, state and local agencies, private landowners and other federal agencies, will

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications restore 125 acres of riparian and upland habitat by controlling noxious weeds. High priority plants for treatment include leafy spurge, knapweed species, toadflax species and tamarisk. 2006 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2006, the BLM will fund over 400 CCS projects. Although the types of projects are highly

variable, typical projects will address the maintenance or enhancement of sagebrush habitat for sage grouse; off-highway vehicle (OHV) management; and leafy spurge and tamarisk control. The CCS program accomplished the planned targets at the performance level in 2004 and

2005, and will increase emphasis in some areas for 2006, particularly in the Resource

Protection and Recreation mission goals of the Department’s Strategic Plan. The increase is due to successfully gaining more partners and thereby accomplishing more work on the ground.

In 2006, therefore, the program will:

• Increase the number of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation consistent with management documents and program objectives by 842 acres.

. Increase the acreage of shrub and grassland vegetation treatments applied from 28,000 in 2005 to 54,000 in 2006.

• Increase the acreage of shrub and

grassland vegetation treatments monitored and evaluated from 87,500 in 2005 to 164,500 in 2006.

• Increase the inventory acreage of invasive

plants and noxious weeds from 767,900 in 2005 to 1 ,445,000 in 2006.

• Increase the acres of applied weed

treatments from 8,260 in 2005 to 15,530

in 2006.

• Increase the number of trail miles constructed and maintained from 140 in 2005 to 260 in 2006. The following are examples of projects that

will receive funding in 2006:

• Idaho - The BLM will partner with the Idaho Dept, of Fish and Game and the Jarbidge Local Sage Grouse Working Group to conduct annual monitoring of over 130 historic and active sage grouse

lek locations. Specific areas of interest include the Diamond A, Inside Desert, East Clover Creek, and Jarbidge Foothills.

Dollars at Work CCS helps BLM’s Cultural Resource Management program through stabilization, interpretation, inventory, rehabilitation, curation, stewardship, monitoring, research, and more.

Partners include non-profits, professional

organizations, academic institutions, “friends of groups, museums, and Indian tribes. Between 1989 and 2005, more than 1,600

partnership projects generated cooperator

contributions of more than $32 million at a

cost to BLM of slightly more than $14.5

million, or about $2.20 for each BLM dollar spent.

In 2004, the most recent year for which

statistics are available, 133,000 volunteer hours were contributed to BLM for the benefit of the CRM program, valued at almost $2.3

million. Together, CCS and volunteers augment BLM’s annual appropriation by between $2 and $4 million.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Trained observers will be flown over known sage grouse leks to count the number of grouse

present, and they will look for new sage grouse leks. This is a cost effective way to collect sage grouse population data in remote areas.

• Montana - Montana will collaborate in a public education campaign to provide educational outreach regarding the economic and environmental impacts of noxious and invasive weeds. The objective is to teach the public how to be responsible land stewards by

preserving natural heritage for future generations. Nevada - The BLM in partnership with the Nevada Chukar Foundation, Nevada Division of

Wildlife, and Oregon State University will conduct sage grouse studies to obtain a better understanding of sage grouse productivity, distribution, movements, and habitat use in the Montana Mountains, especially in relation to other grazed or un-grazed sites in Nevada and

Oregon. The data collected will be used to make land management decisions to improve sage

grouse habitat and potentially prevent species listing. 2005 Program Performance Estimates

In 2005, the CCS program funded 337 projects in all BLM states. Actual accomplishments by performance measures were the same or similar as the planned performance in 2005. Partners

contributed two dollars for every federal dollar. Over $9.0 million went directly to conservation. The BLM supported a broad array of projects during 2005, including:

. Montana - The 2005 field season contributed to an understanding of abundance and demography of the West Nile Virus. This information contributes to the ability to manage the

risk and contributes to the ability to conduct predictive modeling of high risk areas.

. Nevada - As a result of CCS funding, BLM collaborated with multiple partners and received

a Recreation Trails grant to inventory existing OHV routes and mark and map any OHV

opportunities on Chief Mountain OHV area, which consists of 1 10,000 acres. Wyoming - In cooperation with multiple BLM field offices, 21 grazing livestock permittees, and

various oil and gas and pipline companies, BLM has combined dollars and treated noxious weeds, such as perennial pepperweed, Canada thistle, black henbane, musk thistle, leafy spurge, hoary cress, dyers woad, and spotted knapweed.

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CHALLENGE COST SHARE PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Wetland areas - Percent of acres achieving desired

conditions where condition is known and as specified in management plans (SP: PEM. 1.001)

98%

12,573,240/ 12,821,457

98%

12,612,724/ 12,822,647 +39,484 98%

12,573,240/ 12,822,657

-39,484 98%12,577,240/ 12,822,647 +4,000

Habitat Restoration - Number of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management

documents and program

objectives (SP: PIM.2.01.001)

9,000 9,158 +158 10,000 +842 150,000 +140,000

Number of acres made

available for recreation through management

actions and partnerships (SP: RIM. 1.01. 001) 260M 260M 0 260M 0 260M 0

Shrub and Grassland

Vegetation Treatments

Applied (Acres) 28,000 28,000 0 54,000 +26,000 26,000 -28,000

Shrub and Grassland

Vegetation Treatments

Monitored/Evaluated (Acres) 87,500 87,500 0 164,500 +77,000 77,000 -87,500

Invasive Plants and/or Noxious Weed Inventory (Acres) 767,900 767,900 0 1,445,000 +677,100 677,100 -767,900 Weed Treatments Applied

(Acres) 8,260 8,260 0 15,530 +7,270 7,270 -8,260

Trail Construction and

Maintenance (Miles) 140 140 0 260 +120 120 -140

* There are over 150 applicable measures for 1770.

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I Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Information Systems Operations $ FTE

19,65173

21,13972 +168

-1 -2,579

-2 18,72869

-2,411

-3 Administrative Support $ FTE 50,164 553

50,680 539 +927

-5 -1,047

-2 50,560 532

-120

-7 Bureauwide Fixed Costs $ FTE 72,346

0 73,627

0 +3,818

0 +450

0 77,895

0 +4,268

0

Total Dollars $ FTE

142,161 626

145,446 611 +4,913

-6 -3,176

-4 147,183

601 +1,737

-10 Activity Description

The Workforce and Organizational Support activity funds 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 cannot be directly tied to a specific program output. The BLM’s goal is to provide these critical support and business services efficiently and effectively in order to support the overall BLM

mission. In 2007 the BLM is focusing on the following:

• Consolidating information technology IT systems and software solutions to speed up the

flow of work, improve accuracy, and share information with customers, the general public, and agency partners.

• Modifying business practices by integrating and redefining organizational work processes, as well as using cost efficiencies, evaluation, and customer satisfaction survey data to improve all service areas.

• Maximizing the size, composition, and skill level of the workforce by enhancing

communication, providing training, and ensuring that career-enhancing opportunities are

available and are aligned with the Strategic Plan.

• Considering ways to consolidate the information available in the existing systems both to better understand the condition of the land BLM manages, and to forecast what the impacts

of certain actions might be. The strategic goal of maintaining the health of the land is greatly

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enhanced by the ability of computer models to forecast how certain activities will impact the

land and entire ecosystem.

• Improving business processes, through IT technology, by reducing the time it takes to procure equipment and supplies and recruit personnel to ensure the resources are there when needed. BLM’s strategy is to use best practices, such as the HIM Maturity Models

developed by the GAO, to move toward a refined information infrastructure that can assist the resource manager in making better decisions and can provide the public with better

service.

Budgeting for BLM Workforce and Organization Support Costs

(Section 405)

The 2006 Interior of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act includes the following new requirement for disclosure of overhead, administrative and other types of spending: SEC. 405. Estimated overhead charges, deductions , reserves or holdbacks from programs,

projects, activities and subactivities to support government-wide, departmental, agency or bureau administrative functions or headquarters, regional or central operations shall be

presented in annual budget justifications and subject to approval by the Committees on

Appropriations. Changes to such estimates shall be presented to the Committees on

Appropriations for approval. BLM funds the costs described in Section 405 through a combination of direct appropriations in the Workforce and Organizational Support Budget Activity and program assessments. For 2007, BLM estimates these requirements will be $255.7 million.

Workforce & Organization Support

2005

Actual 2006

Estimate

Budgeted

Uncontr Chanqe

Budgeted Program Chanae

2007 Reauest

Direct Appropriations 142,161 145,446 +4,913 -3,176 147,183

Information Systems Operations [19,6511 [21,139] +168 -2,579 [18,728] Administrative Support [50,1641 [50,680] +927 -1 ,047 [50,5601 Bureauwide Fixed Costs [72,3461 [73,627] +3,818 +450 [77,895] Program Assessments 110,193 108,500 0 0 108,500

National Program Support [32,7501 [31,0001 [0] [0] [31,0001 Regional/State Program Support [77,4431 [77,500] [0] [0] [77,500]

Total, Workforce & Organization Support 247,253 256,119 +4,913 -3,176 255,683

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Direct Appropriations

in 2007, the BLM requests $147.1 million in direct appropriations for activities described in Section 405. Appropriations are requested in three programs: Information Systems Operations,

Administrative Support, and Bureauwide Fixed Costs. The annual appropriation for these

activities provides 58 percent of the actual required administrative costs needed to maintain these functions.

• Information Systems Operations - funds information resources management needs, such

as computer, data, telecommunication, and support services. This includes providing expertise for BLM (IT) initiatives and providing technical assistance and support to field office personnel.

• Administrative Support - funds are used for those indirect functions that support management decision making and other direct program outputs. Indirect functions include communications, legislative affairs, public affairs, regulatory affairs, environmental education and volunteer programs; budget development and execution; enterprise architecture; information and financial management; property and acquisition management; management

systems; personnel and organizational management; safety; and equal employment

opportunity, functions.

• Bureauwide Fixed Costs - funds fixed costs such as GSA rents, the Federal Building Fund, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, Departmental Working Capital Fund,

postage, and telecommunications functions. Program Assessments

In addition to direct appropriations, and in order to provide the level of funding needed for the

Information Systems, Administrative Support and Bureauwide Fixed Costs, the BLM assesses

its programs at both the National and State levels according to a prorata share of prior year FTE use. These assessments provide 42 percent of the BLM’s total Section 405 costs. The

estimated program assessments in 2007 are $108.5 million. These program assessments are under the oversight and administrative management of the BLM’s Budget Strategy Team,

Information Technology Board, Administrative Assistant Directors, the BLM Director, and the Executive Leadership Team. These executives chart the course of the BLM based upon the BLM Strategic Plan, the President’s Management Agenda PMA, Congressional directives, and

the Department of the Interior’s mandates.

National Program Assessments - BLM assesses programs at the national level for centrally funded initiatives to pay for administrative support, IT programs, and Bureauwide program activities many of which are mandated and/or uncontrollable assessments to the Department through the Working Capital fund. These initiatives are centrally funded because the initiatives benefit all programs or all employees, and cannot be identified as

benefiting any one program, such as the Federal Pay and Personnel System. The itemized costs to BLM for services provided by the Department through both the Working Capital Fund and through Direct Billing are displayed in the table in the following pages. National program assessments for centrally funded initiatives are based upon historical Activity Based

Costs, FTE usage of information systems operations, administrative support, and

Bureauwide fixed costs to program areas and are pro-rated. These assessments include

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$1.2 million for the Bureau’s Priority Fund, which is used to assist Field Offices and Programs with high priority unplanned and unfunded needs which arise during the year. Regional/State Program Assessments - BLM’s State Offices also assess programs for costs at the State level that are not identifiable to a specific program output. In this way, for example, all programs within a state fund support services staff salaries. These costs also are assessed on a pro-rata basis using FTE and data from the Management Information System. Working Capital Fund: The Department of the Interior manages a Departmental Working

Capital Fund WCF and provides services to the BLM and other Interior agencies. These

services include: payroll, personnel, rent, computer systems, lease space, and other specified services as needed. The BLM utilizes the Program Assessments assessed to the National, Regional, and States to pay the Departmental WCF for services that benefit the entire organization and support the DOI Strategic Plan, the BLM focus areas, the President’s Management Agenda, and the Department of the Interior’s requirements. Many of these

services are standard and recur on an annual basis and others are fee-for-service based. The

DOI and BLM have reimbursable service agreements for these services. The detailed tables

that follow show the proposed Departmental WCF fees for services, both centrally billed and

direct billed, for 2007.

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

CENTRALIZED BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($ in thousands) Aetvity/Office FY 2005 Actual FY 2006 Estimate FY 2007 Estimate Other OS Activities Invasive Species Program 1S3.4 19o.O 195.9 Invasive Species DOI Coordinator 30-2 32.0 32.4

Secretary’ s Immediate Office 213.7 228.0 22S.3 Alaska Field Office 2172 225.5 233.7

Secretary's Immediate Office 2172 228.5 233.7 Alaska Resources Library and Information Services 502.9 533.5 533.5 Secretary s Immediate Office 502.9 533.5 533.5 Lewis and dark Bicentennial 29.4 Secretary's Immediate Office 29.4 Indian Water Rights Office 45.9 48.7 53.4 Secretary's Immediate Office 45.9 48.7 53.4 Document Management Unit 57.4 5S-3 166.7 Office of the Executive Secretariat 57.4 58.3 16o.7 Departmental News and Information 45.1 4S.0 43.7 Departmental Newsletter 33.6 45.2 51.4 Hispanic Media Outreach 20.3 22.9 24.5 Office of Communications 104.0 116.0 119.4

California Desert Managers Group Coordinator 55.6 61 .S 64.8

Fish, Wildlife, and Parks 55.6 61.S b4.8 Financial Management Training 26.9 27.4 30.2 Travel Management Center 572 23.7 24.1 Office cf Financial Management 642 51.0 34.3 Activity Based Costing /Management lol.7 162.3 162.3 Office of Financial Management 161.7 le2.3 162.3 Quarters Program and Interior Collections Mgmt Svs 26.4 2.9 29.6

Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) 60.7 DOI Space Management Initiative 39.1 39.5 Property and Acquisitior. Management 2o.4 42.0 129.8 Planning and Performance Management 115.6 117.7 1222

Recreation One-Stop 50.0 49.7 49.8 Office of Planning and Performance Management 165.8 le7.4 172.1 Center for Competitive Sourcing Excellence 49.1 49.7 7S.6 Office of Competitive Sourcing 49.1 49.7 7S.6

Firefighter and Law Enforcement Retirement Team 2S0.9 300.6 309.9 DOI wide OWC? Coordination 21.0 CLC - HumanResources 3J 52 5.2 OPM Federal Employment Services 24.2 24.2 24.2

Office of Human Resources 314.8 330.0 360.3 Special Emphasis Program 4.9 4.9 4.9 Recruitment / Outreach 3.3

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

CENTRALIZED BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($ in thousands) Actvitv/Offiee FA 2005 Actual

FA' 2006 Estimate

FA' 2007 Estimate

Office oi Civil Sights S_2 4.9 4.9 Occupational Health and Safety 197.9 204.8 210.1 Health and Safety Training Initiative 53.7 53.7 53.7 Office of Occupational Health and Safety 251.6 258.5 263.9

Classified Information Facility 36.3 573 852

Emergency Preparedness 11S5 1552 162.0 Law Enforcement Coordination and Training 59.4 o0.5 Watch Office 175.1 177.7 1S5.S Office of Law Enforcement and Security 35C.I 449.6 493.6 IT Security 531.S 533.0 3S7.4 IT Security Certification & Accreditation 29S.4 29S.4 Information Technology Architecture 574.9 576.1 7032

Capital Planning I2S.4 223.2 25S.3

Enterprise Resource Management 49.8 Data Resource Management Program 44.7 44.7 32.o Office of the Chief Information Officer 1.279.8 1,675.3 1,729.7 DOI-wide Telecommunications Initiatives Frequency Mmagement Support 45.9 56.5 103.4 Messaging 2,406.3 OS-HSPD12 (e-Authentication) 254.3 185.5 Enterprise Sendees Network (ESN) 1,024.1 S92.7 2,066.9 ESN - Program Change 1,025.3 ARTNET 1S0.0 -0.0 Active Directory 160.5 160.5 Office of the Chief Information Officer 1,250.0 2,419.4 4,922.5 Web & Internal /External Comm 85.S 90.3 92.9 GPEA 57.3 57.3 41.0 DOI FOLA Tracking & Reporting System 14.1 48.9 111.7 Office of the Chief Information Officer 161.2 196.5 245.6

Solicitor - Ethics Training/ ALLEX Database /FOIA 7.6 7.6 7.o All.EX Database 6.4 6.4 6.4 FOIA Appeals 89.9 Solicitor 14.0 14.0 104.0 CFO Financial Statement Audit 569.6 3o9.7 601.9 Departmentwide Activities 569.6 569.7 601.9 E Government Initiatives 576.0 515.5 515.5 Volunteer.gov 13.1 13.1 13.1 Office o: Planning and Performance Mgm.:. 5S9.1 528.6 52S.6 Appraisal Services 3,390.3 299.2 3042

Appraisal Services 3,390.3 299.2 3042 WCF Management 24.1 Coop ECO Study Units (CES'U

53.9 59.0 5°.0 DOI Geographic Info Mgmt EGIM 127.2 365.6

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

CENTRALIZED BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

S$ iu thousands) Actvity/Office

FY' 2005 Actual

FY' 2006 Estimate

FY' 2007 Estimate SBA Certifications 2.7 O.S 1.0 NTTA Spectrum Niinar.gement 141.6 141.6 228.0 Contingency Reserve 17.1 17.0 17.C Departmentwide Activities 244.4 345.6 o70.5 Subtotal Other OS Activities 10,116.4 5,833.6 12.226.7

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

CENTRALIZED BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

(S in thousands! FY 2005 FY 2006 FY' 2007 Actvity/Office Actual Estimate Estimate

National Business Center

Cultural Resources it Events Management 43.3 6Q.7 73.6 Partnership Schools & Commemorative Programs 3.3 3.7 Departmental museum 213.7 225.7 234.6 Departmental Library 3oQ2 404.O 404.9 Learning and Performance Carter Management 5S.3 57.8 57.4 SESCDP ai Other Leadership Programs 73.0 So.6 ss.s Washington Learning isc Performance Cento 32.6 49.9 473

Albuquerque Learning & Performance Center 63.2 50.1 67.9 Anchorage Learning & Performance Center 126.1 151.8 163.1 Denver Learning & Performance Center 163.0 136.8 933

On-line Learning 70.3 73.0 733 NBC- Human Capital /DOIU U13.3 1,300.4 1,303 .0 Computer’ Applications and Network Services 20.0 21.1 213

Telecommunications services 64.5 75.4 76.6 Voice/data switching 22.7 iS.S 19.1 New P3X Telephone System 25.1 2o.9 156.0 ADP Operations 63.0 Records management/ FOLA 49.7 49.5 51 .0 Aviation Management - Information Technology 232.6 0.0 NBC IT Security Improvement Plan 521.7 NBC- rr 477.0 191.7 545.7 FPPS - Application Mgmt Office 263.5 190.8 194.1 FPPS - Payroll Operations 1.247.3 1,102.0 1,123.0 FPPS - Payroll Systems 2,043.7 1,275.7 1,290.7 NBC- E-payroU 3,559.6 2.5oS.5 2,607.7 Property Accountability Services 4.3 4.1 5.0 Vehicle fleet 4.9 53 5.4 Intoior Complex Management & Svcs 233 323 33.4 Family Support Room 0.6 0.6 13

Moving Services 7.3 9.4 7.1 Shipping and Receiving 11.7 15.7 163

Space Management Services 5.7 7.0 10.0 Drag testing - intra department 1153 111.5 115.4 Security 153.6 210.7 222.7

Accessible Technology Center 49.0 45.4 51.1 Federal Executive Board 3S.4 35.6 41.1 Health Unit 8.9 25.4 20.9 Passport <fc Visa Services 14.S 153 153 OWCP Coordination 2.7 Blue Pages 24.5 25.6 26.9 Mail Policy 37.6 50.5 51.9 Mail and messenger services 1393 200.5 2133

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

CENTRALIZED BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

<$ in thousands) Actvity/Oftice FY 200s Actual

FY' 2006 Estimate FY 2007 Estimate

Special Events Services 3.6 NBC - Administrative Operations 702.3 801.0 83C.8 Financial Systems fine Hyperion) Departmental Offices Accounting

2,600.9

4.9 2,653.7 271S.S IDEAS 534.0 531.5 531.5 Quarters Program 6.5 7.0 7.9 NBC -CFO 3,14o.3 3,192.2 3,258.2 Aviation Management Directorate 2.199.7 2,5o5.7 2,3o32

Aviation - Mandatory Sendees 2199.7 2,565.7 2363.2

Subtotal National Business Center 11,298.3 10,619.4 11,213.7 TOTAL 21,415.2 19,458.0 23.440.3

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FI ND

DIRECT BILUNG BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($ in thousands) Actvity/Office FY 2005 Actual

FY' 2006 Estimate FY 200- Estimate Other OS Activities ACKP - CLASSES 0.5 Office of Assistant Secretary - PMB 0.5 Finance Budget Cori OC MD 4.2 2.1 2.1 linh Lau Award bureaus 0.3 Office of Financial Management 4.5 2.1 2.1 Office of Acquisition and Property’ Management OSDSL' SBA Certifications o.s Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization 0.5 Office of Wildland Fire Coordination

recreation.gov 50.0 voIunteer.gov 12.5 Planning and Performance Management o2.5 Departmental Medals 4.4 4.4 4.4 Human Resources Policy 4.4 4.4 4.4 EEO Training -0.3 EEO Training 5.6 o.S 5.6

Civil Rights 5.3 o.S 5.6 ESN 1,80S.2 3317.6 ARTNET 25.9 ARTNET -26.3 2S.9

Office of Information Resources Management 2.6 1,837.1 3317.0 Orade License & Support Contract 135.2 47.9 Microsoft Enterprise Licenses 2,757.9 2,757.4 2,757.8 Anti-Virus Software Licenses 41.5 41.5 Popkin System Architect licenses 3.2 1.8 1.8 Karta GoLeam Licenses 52.S 52.S

Office of the Chief Information Officer 2.S96.1 2.901.4 2.S53.9

Office of die Chief Information Officer Office of the Chief Information Officer Cobell - Restoration 231.1 230.0 Cobell - Live E-mail 272.5 513.9 404.9 Cobell - Gap Tape Restoration 31.1 Search Request [nor.-zantaz] 14.3 36.9 22.4 Cobell - Security (Audit) 222 12.3 22.4 Cobell - Historical Tape Storage 182.1 151.4 151.4 Cobell - 3 Yr Live Capture Email 6.6 6.6 Zantaz Audit Center Licenses S.0 Zantaz Exchange Servers 50.4 S0.4

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

DIRECT BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($ iu thousands) FY 2005 FY 2006 FY' 2007

Actvity,'Office Actual Estimate Estimate

Cobell - Professional Sendees

Cobell - Restoration 200.0 26.7 26.7

Office of the Chief Information Officer 699.0 1,090.4 944.S OCIO - Bureau Travel Reim C.9

Office of the Chief Information Officer 0.9

FY' 2004 KPMG Audit 3S.9 410.4 FY 2005 KPMG Audit 36.6 35.5 FY 2006 KPMG Audit 1S3.8 18.4 FY 2007 KPMG Audit 183.S CFO Financial Statement Audit 75.5 629 .8 202.2 Cooperative Conservation Conference 20.1 DOI Booz Allen Consulting Services 4S7.2 Federal FSA Program 114.1 115.9 116.5 FBMS Change Order Funding 300.0 DOI wide Iritiaitves 43-L2 603.1 116.5

Office of Program Analysis - International Affairs

Solicitor's Conference -0.9 Office of SoEdtor -0.9 Indirect costs - admin services 2.0 100.9 1CC.9 OS Budge: Office 2.0 1C0.9 100.9 Subtotal Other OS Activities -LIS7.3 7,176.0 734S.0

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FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

DIRECT BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

(S in thousands)

FY' 2005 FY' 2006 FY' 2007 Actvity/Office Actual Estimate Estimate

National Business Center

Strategic Management of Human Capital Directorate Aviation Management - Human Capital 75.S Denver Forums 112

Online Learning 56.0 15.7 15.7 NSC - Human Capital /DOIU 143.0 15.7 15.7 Information Technology Directorate Enterprise Infrastructure 63.9 71.1 Technology Services 233 23.3 23.3 NBC-CIO 23.3 S72 94.4 ederal Personnel Payroll Systems & Services Directorate FPPS - Application Mgmt Office 101.5 104.5 FP?S - Payroll Operations 96.S 99.7 FPPS - Payroll Systems 895.8 925.0 NBC- E-payroll 1,094.1 1,129.2 Administrative Operations Directorate Aviation Management - Acquisitions 332.0 Flags & Seals 0.2 0.2 0.5 Building Alteration Services 32.0 37.5 38.6 Reimbursable Moving services 10.6 16.5 11.4 Creative Communications 347.5 35S.5 310.4 Reimbursable ATC Services 1.7 1.8 l.S Express Delivery 11.9 13.3 13.9 5LM Mail contract 60.3 67.5 70.9 Overseas Mail Services 1.6 2.0 2.2 Postage 209.4 223.5 198.5 NBC - Administrative Operations 1.007.4 720.S 648.2 Budget and Finance Directorate e-Applications 0.0 Aviation Management - Finance 353.1 0.0 0.0 NBC AMD 353.1 0.0 0.0 Aviation - Discretionary Activities 39,512.9 881.6 9iC.0 Aviation Management Directorate 39,512.9 881.6 910.0 Appraisal Services Mineral Appraisals 375.0 0.0 N3C-Appraisai Services 375.0 0.0 NBC Direction

Solutions Coordinator. Office {LOB Funded) NBC - Management

Subtotal National Business Center 41,039.7 3,174.3 2,797.6 FY 2007 WORKING CAPITAL FUND

DIRECT BILLING BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

($ in thousands) FY 2005 FY 2006 FY' 2007

Actvity/Office Actual Estimate Estimate TOTAL 45,226.9 10,350.3 10.345.O

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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 19,651 21,139 +168 -2,579 18,728 -2,411 FTE 73 72 -1 -2 69 -3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Information Systems Operations Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -2,177

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -402 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -2,579 -2 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Information Systems Operations is $18,728,000 and 69 FTE, a

net program decrease of $2,579,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$2,177,000) The Information Systems

Operation subactivity will be reduced by $2,177,000 reflecting improvements in information technology. The $2,177,000 reduction is part of the total reduction, for the entire BLM budget,

of $9.4 million for IT investments, and an increase of $1.0 million, to be used for BLM’s support

of the Department’s Land and Resource Management System (DLRM). The net reduction for the entire BLM budget will be $8.4 million. Of the net reduction, a reduction of $2.3 million is the

result of reducing enhancements and upgrades of systems that will eventually be replaced through Department-wide systems, such as the DLRM. For example, some functions of the Rangeland Improvement Project system will be covered by DLRM; therefore BLM will reduce some Operations & Maintenance (O&M) costs in 2007. A reduction of $4.5 million will be possible through changes to infrastructure projects. New

updated technology in the areas of Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN),

Software engineering, Narrowband radios and Messaging & Collaboration has enabled the BLM

to consolidate these projects into the Departmental system services. The consolidation of these LAN, WAN, Narrowband radios and Messaging & Collaboration projects have created greater

opportunities for cost efficiencies to the Bureau and Department of the Interior. Therefore, the $4,548 million in reductions provide improved service and cost effectiveness through new

technology.

Integration of the Departmental Architecture and the Capital Planning functionality through the

electronic Capital Planning and Investment Process (eCPIC) is underway, and therefore some

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Bureau Architecture and Capital Planning processes can become aligned with the Departmental

Architecture and Capital Planning Process. BLM proposes to reduce architecture and capital planning funding in 2007 because more of these tasks are handled by the Department. This

reduction of $500,000 translates into cost savings and efficiencies by eliminating redundant systems and services that are provided by the Department. These reductions are taken from the Information System Operations subactivity, the Land and Resource Information System subactivity, and other subactivities that contribute to these IT systems. The amount contributed by the Information Systems Operations subactivity is $2,177,000.

In 2007, the Information Technology program will evaluate the overall IT program, and look for opportunities to institute process improvements to all areas of the IT program. These process improvement assessments along with cost saving and efficiencies from the $8.4 million in spending reductions will form a baseline for future improvements to the IT program. Performance standards, measures, and program evaluation specifications, will also be a

baseline for future improvement to the IT program. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$402,000) In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. No performance table is presented as program change has no impact on performance. Program Overview

The 2007 BLM request for IT will enable to maintain an effective Information Resources Management IRM program to fulfill its responsibilities to manage the public lands and provide accurate information to the public. The operations funded through this subactivity enable the BLM to attain its strategic goals through effective management of information and the use of IT to support re-engineered business processes. The IRM program directly and indirectly supports many resource management programs in the achievement of their goals. IRM’s role includes oversight and management of information needed to make decisions involving resources valued in the billions of dollars. The program

funds a full range of information resources management needs, such as computer, data, telecommunication, and support services. This includes providing expertise for BLM information technology initiatives and providing 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 partially funded by the Information Systems Operations subactivity. The Information Technology program will continue to provide the technical infrastructure to support BLM’s numerous natural resource programs including the emerging Energy Program,

Fire and Aviation Management, Renewable Resources and Planning, and IT Security. Several

infrastructure projects have been initiated such as the Bureau Enterprise Architecture program

which integrates closely with the Department of Interior Enterprise Architecture program and

integrates this architecture with other DOI bureaus. The Data Management and Administration consolidates and integrates the information contained in systems to eliminate duplication of

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data, thereby reducing data entry and maintenance costs as well as facilitating information

retrieval. Records Management program cuts across all strategic goals of the Department and BLM and consequently must be integrated with all IT systems to meet the strategic goals and

regulatory requirements. The Narrowband Radio Systems program support the routine and emergency field activities both internally and among partnerships and benefit DOI Strategic Goals of Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation and Serving Communities.

IT Systems that protect resources, manage resource use and recreation and support community

services, without exception require IT management and integration. 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. Strategic Plan The Information Systems Operations program enables all BLM subactivities to support the mission goals of the Department’s Strategic Plan. The Program also supports the Department's

Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance and the five Presidential Management Reform Initiatives. BLM is committed to the DOI strategic goals of increasing the domestic energy supply, responding to threats to rangeland and forests, improving dispersed recreational opportunities, and protecting and preserving Heritage Resources. To achieve these goals, BLM is providing

cost-effective IT support systems and improving the quality of telecommunication services

delivered to its customers. 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 2007, the Information Systems Operations program will continue to support this general-purpose IT and provide support to land, resource, and administrative information systems.

Currently, the Bureau’s hardware configuration includes PC-client workstations and servers that support the UNIX and Windows 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 2007 and beyond, resource managers will benefit from new technologies like spatial data provided by the Bureau’s Geographic Information Systems GIS. GIS systems will be used for making decisions and for providing information to the public. IT Security The BLM IT Security program is designed to capitalize on providing an enterprise wide IT security infrastructure capable of supporting the Bureau’s mission and ensuring compliance with FISMA, NIST, OMB and DOI directives and guidance. It shall provide a cost effective IT security solution to establish and maintain essential IT security services the Bureau needs to conduct its business and cope with technological change. The information accumulated and

maintained by BLM’s business lines is a DOI resource. Much of this information is sensitive or

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essential for business operations and requires a high level of security assurance. OMB A130

stresses agencies ensure appropriate levels of security and technical safeguards are implemented. The BLM IT Security program enables and enhances all BLM Emphasis Areas

through working with business and system owners to ensure the appropriate level of IT security controls are identified, planned and implemented and that the implementation of these controls are certified by independent verification and validation. As a core business service and by accomplishing these goals, the IT Security program contribute significantly to the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data relating to energy resources and public lands and ensure

that this data will be available when needed. BLM follows DO! requirements and guidance set forth by the NIST on the proper C&A process. The BLM IT security program actively monitors the C&A process for all major applications and

general support systems. Each of BLM’s major application and general support systems must

be certified and accredited every three years or when a significant system change occurs. During 2007, BLM will continue to schedule and remediate weaknesses discovered through C&A, Inspector General, or annual reviews. By 2007, the 12 systems initially accredited in 2004

will require reaccrediting. In addition, the numerous Departmental and inter-Departmental

initiatives require constant readjustments to security controls and associated documentation. These initiatives frequently will require re-accreditation of connected Bureau systems.

Furthermore, accreditation status must be maintained through system functional releases and

infrastructure modernization. FISMA sets forth Congressional requirements for IT security measures for all agencies and

bureaus. It requires BLM to develop policies to ensure information security is addressed both at the Bureau level and throughout the life cycle of each information system. In 2007, the BLM’s

IT Security program focus will continue to be on developing and updating its policies based on

constantly changing requirements, technology and business needs. FISMA also requires agencies to assume responsibility for overseeing the protection of federal data stored, transported, or processed on contractor or partner systems. To verify the existence and effectiveness of security controls on these systems will require extensive effort. Given the Bureau’s mission to manage public resources in cooperation and coordination with other governmental entities, land owners, and the general public, this burden is expected to increase. The BLM continues to develop and refine its IT security program, as well as updating IT Security Manuals, providing computer-based basic awareness training, and a basic IT Security handbook. The BLM continues to develop and maintain 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. As the BEA continues to follow Department direction for continued consolidation of applications, business areas and

technology, BLM will continue to be more involved in the creation and implementation of

blueprints. BLM will continue to participate in the blueprints for Water Management, Geospatial

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and Inventory/Monitoring. BLM is currently involved with the National Wildland Fire Enterprise

Architecture NWFEA Fire blueprint with a Service Level Agreement for resources. Also, the Department is utilizing the BLM HR blueprint for its own blueprint for HR lines of business and

will heavily engage BLM in its efforts into 2007 and beyond. BLM’s long range goals in Enterprise Architecture are consistent with the goals of the DOI EA. Long range goals are to eliminate redundancy, consolidate applications and duplicative business processes, consolidate technology, centrally control technology and applications, standardize processes and data standards, establish technology standards and reuse data whenever possible. For example, there are five different programs that administer land treatment efforts while utilizing independent tracking systems. Consolidation of these systems

through the BEA program would provide significant cost savings. These goals all fold up into the higher DOI strategic goal of Management Excellence. They also relate to all four BLM

emphasis areas for 2007-2009 by promoting more efficient business processes, better quality and shared data, less applications and more efficient technology. One of the major aspects of implementing architecture (through blueprints) is that of improving business performance

against whatever goals or performance measures the business focus areas are trying to improve. Project Development and Management

The BLM uses an executive-level Information Technology Investment Board established by the

IT investment 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.

In 2007, the BLM will continue to focus on the long-term project 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 is building on its implementation of the data quality obligations under the Paperwork

Reduction Act, the Government Performance and Results Act, and the Data Quality Act by

implementing performance measures and monitoring and assessing the quality of its data. The

BLM’s Data Management program is working with the business community to ensure that the BLM collects and manages data using a standard format that can be accessed and shared with other Federal, Tribal, State and local governments and disseminated to the public.

In 2007, the BLM will continue to incorporate data management quality metrics into the management control reviews for its field offices and its major systems and projects. The goal is to ensure that quality is acceptable; the controls for ensuring accountability are in place, that best practices are implemented (e.g., data is entered once and retrieved often), thereby

reducing error, minimizing redundancy and allowing for reuse of data. The BLM recognizes the increased need to rely on partnerships to enhance its data quality program. To increase efficiency, BLM will continue in 2007 to expand its efforts to collect and

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exchange data in collaboration with other agencies, local and State governments. The BLM will remain an active participant in the Federal Geographic Data Committee and public-private partnerships like the North American Weed Management Association to ensure development and implementation of consistent data standards nationwide. The data management program

will coordinate with other key IT program areas to protect the integrity of the data the BLM

collects and maintains including the privacy rights of individuals by instituting access controls and other IT security best practices. 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. The BLM also maintains the Federal Geographic Data Committee Metadata Node as required under Executive Order No. 12096.

In 2007, all new and ongoing IT projects will be managed and reviewed with particular attention

to the use and management of data. Also in 2007, 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 continued monitoring of existing information systems to reduce

duplication of common data sets. Training will continue for the Data Stewards at the national, State and field office level. 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 Records Managements’ goals are to be able to identify the documentary record at the time it is produced, provide a useable indexing and retrieval system to minimize the time it takes to retrieve relevant records, and ensure that records can be easily transferred and stored until final disposal while continually to work jointly with Records Administration and the National Archive to meet Presidential initiatives such as standardizing the fire records among agencies As a support function underlying all BLM activity, the Records program is directing its attention

to establishing documentary evidence of BLM actions. This documentation includes paper

records, maps, ledgers, diagrams, and photos as well as electronic information stored as computer tapes, files, GIS maps, audio tapes, and video conferencing. Electronic records management currently provides:

• improvement of business process, increase citizen access to bureau information, and

internal government conformance and efficiency;

• help move the Bureau into a paperless environment;

• establish and implement an electronic record and document management system ERDMS which will allow the storage of electronic documents and basic workflow document preparation steps to be automated; and

• Assist with the integration of web management enabling BLM websites to continue to meet all federal regulations for electronic records. Two of the hallmarks of the Information Age are; a) the universal access to information and, b) ‘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, and 7 days a week). Customers are simply seeking the

best information possible in the fastest possible time.

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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 our business

information at such times, as our customers need it. IT Configuration Management

The Bureau’s Configuration Management Process is essential for ensuring the documenting,

testing, and validation of IT assets. The program will continue to improve configuration management activities throughout the BLM, and promote effective configuration management

policies throughout the Department and other federal agencies. The program will also continue

to train BLM personnel in the configuration management principles, and streamline and improve

the configuration management process. Management of Information Technology BLM strives to improve its management of information technology through formal processes. The BLM IT Investment Board is currently operating at Stage 2 of the GAO’s IT Investment Management Maturity Model. Short term goals include attaining Stage 3 Maturity of the GAO’s

model and integrating capital planning, enterprise architecture, IT security and budget

processes. These include improving our portfolio management processes, completing post implementation reviews on all investments entering the evaluate phase, and completing annual

operational analyses on all investments that are in operations and maintenance phases. With

the issuance of BLM Capital Planning and Investment Guide in 2005, the policies are in place

for these processes. Over the next year, BLM will ensure compliance with these policies, and

results of the reviews will be presented to the IT Investment Board as a regular component of Board operations. Long term goals for the program include continuous improvement in the areas of portfolio and

investment management to achieve Stage 4 of GAO’s IT Investment Management maturity model. A well-managed process is the basis for attaining Stage 4 of GAO’s Stage 4. BLM will continue to monitor progress in the areas of portfolio and investment management. BLM will update to the processes and the Guide as lessons learned are documented and improvements

are instituted.

In 2007, the BLM will continue to improve the IT investment management process in accordance with best practices recommended by the Department, the Office of Management

and Budget, and the General Accounting Office. Enterprise Service Network ESN

By 2007, BLM will have completed its transition to the Enterprise Service Network ESN phase II. ESN is one three major DOI initiatives, which also include Enterprise Active Directory (EAD), and Enterprise Messaging Services EMS. Phase 1 , the connection of DOI Bureaus to the ESN

Intranet and Internet services was completed in FY 2005. BLM will be the first large bureau agency to connect to ESN in Phase 1 and expects a similar leadership role in Phase II. Phase

II will transition all Bureau offices currently on the MCI VBNS+ network to ESN managed

services. BLM previously converted its offices to VBNS+ services in FY 2004 and centralized enterprise management of its WAN in FY 2005. These actions supported BLM/DOI strategic

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goals for management excellence in providing cost-effective IT support systems and improving

the quality of services delivered to its customers. The primary efforts during the switch to managed services will be to ensure the current level of support to BLM’s customers is enhanced or maintained, and the conversion is implemented with

little or no impact to the field. In FY 2007 BLM will continue to maintain wide area network

services for remote offices and interoffice data services not covered by ESN and local area network services for BLM offices. Although ESN will provide external perimeter security services, BLM has mandated responsibility for overall network security through FISMA and will retain oversight functions. BLM also has significant commitments to maintain the security and

integrity of Indian Trust and other internal financial systems. BLM will redirect its operational focus to the larger task of upgrading and maintaining BLM’s internal network security including protection for critical web based services to external customers and the public. In 2007, the bureau will maintain its local office and enterprise voice systems, long distance voice services, and video conferencing systems, which are independent of the ESN. Frequency spectrum management will be maintained to supply resources to the spectrum dependent systems, which

support the Department's strategic goals. BLM is improving its performance by improving telecommunications program accountability and

improving the quality of telecommunication services delivered to its customers. Enterprise Messaging Services

This project has been established to support the Department of Interior’s DOI Enterprise Messaging Services EMS initiative, which requires all Bureaus within the DOI to move to the

Microsoft Exchange environment. EMS is one of three major DOI initiatives that also include Enterprise Services Network ESN and Enterprise Active Directory EAD. The long term goals of these three initiatives are to improve Department-wide information technology services while reducing overall costs. The BLM EMS project manager will work closely with the DOI EMS Project Manager to ensure

compliance with technical and operational configurations and standards, and to allow for cost savings wherever possible. BLM’s efforts associated with this project will be based on DOI’s

project direction, guidance and schedule. BLM will be responsible for client installation, maintenance, user support and training. The DOI will be responsible, through contract

oversight, for providing all aspects of the Exchange server environment. BLM’s major emphasis will be specifically focused on minimizing the impacts and maximizing

the benefits to BLM, our employees and our customers. Based on DOI guidance, BLM will focus on migration planning and preparation activities in FY

2006. Actual e-mail migration for the BLM will occur during the first quarter of FY 2007. Narrowband Land Mobile Radio The coordination and control of field resources is done primarily with radio communications

during activities such as wildland firefighting, law enforcement operations, surveying, land management and recreational support activities. These activities often involve multiple federal, state and local jurisdictional agencies where these radio systems provide for seamless

communications across all agencies.

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radio dispatch centers across the western US in support of wild land firefighting operations. In addition, along the southwestern US border, BLM maintains several dedicated joint use radio systems and dispatch centers in support of law enforcement operations. In general, radio provides a critical lifeline for all employees working in the field or remote areas. BLM’s Land Mobile Radio LMR program is moving towards a conversion from analog to digital technology that will provide more services to the users than just voice communications. In addition to this technology change, the Bureau will also be engaged in a major infrastructure improvement project to renovate its radio facilities that have known deficiencies and pose health and safety risks. The overall goal is to raise the performance level of BLM’s Land Mobile Radio system infrastructure to meet the serviced requirements it is expected to provide. For 2007, BLM has already completed its transition to narrowband radio as required by the

National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s spectrum efficiency mandate of January 1, 2005, and these radio communications systems will be maintained for the use by employees performing fieldwork in support of the Department's strategic goals. Based on the Bureau's Radio Strategic Plan, BLM will also execute a scheduled cyclic replacement of system equipment and user devices, which will have reached their lifecycle. Improvements are also planned and BLM will transition its Law Enforcement narrowband radio systems to digital operations and begin deployment of centralized encryption key management

systems and AES encryption. BLM will continue sharing and consolidating radio systems with other Federal, State and Local agencies to provide communications interoperability in support of the goal of Serving Communities and the Presidential E-GOV initiative SAFECOM.

Several major long term goals of the program are:

• Improve radio communication services to BLM field personnel and to our partners

• Provide for the security of sensitive information broadcast over the air • Reduce costs by consolidating and eliminating duplicate radio sites on BLM lands

• Provide at least 98% portable radio coverage area over BLM lands

• Automatic locating of vehicles, aircraft, personnel, and wildlife in the field

• LMR interoperability with other federal, state and local agencies

• Real time transfer of GIS coordinates for mapping in situations of urgency

• Connectivity to other technologies and services for field access to applications

• Provide radio interoperability with all state/federal cooperating agencies in that region

• network reliability by providing redundancy and backups as necessary

• Deploy encryption and encryption automation systems to secure sensitive information

• Enhancing the effectiveness of BLM field workers through enhanced LMR

communication services

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Major Information Technology Investments of the BLM

Documented in the Exhibit 300’s e-Government Initiatives Web-Enabling LR2000 Services

[$850,000]

The Land and Resources Project Office (L&RPO) will team with the eForms project to provide web-based permit application, payment, and status services to our customers

using the LR2000 system as the foundation. This will enable public users to submit

electronic applications, pay application fees and rentals electronically and monitor the

status of such transactions. Building off the LR2000 foundation and other work, L&RPO

has completed an analysis for rehosting the Automated Lease Management System (ALMS) into an electronic process for permitting rights-of-way and calculating rental fees. ALMS process about 24% of all cases in LR2000 (about 146,500 cases out of 61 1 ,600). It is planned that the ALMS effort will prototype both the business and technical issues surrounding this web-enabled project. It will also provide the ‘base’ for processing other permit types (both lands and minerals) in an interim common use authorization module. eForms [$250,0000] The BLM currently uses approximately 600 Bureau-specific forms in the performance of

its mission responsibilities. The ability to deploy these forms via the web, provide form

completion capabilities, and make printable E-Forms with e-signature capabilities to replace our complete dependence on paper forms will significantly improve customer

satisfaction. The forms will be fully e-signature ready and reduce our processing costs by

eliminating internal handlings and process controls for internal mail. Additionally, many of these forms pass information necessary for other forms which currently require completion of manual forms. As we engineer the implementation of these forms we will be

able to automatically move data as needed from one form to another seamlessly. The

implementation of this capability will reduce both labor and the possibility of errors occurring as the data are reused. Forms will take into account the need to be completed

while operating hand held devices in the field and either wirelessly or through uploads back at the office pass this information to databases reducing the need to re-key the data. ePtanning [$500,000] E-Gov for Planning and NEPA, or “ePIanning,” is a project that delivers and allows userinitiated manipulation of planning information that consists of fully integrated text with

intelligent and interactive maps and map layers. To accomplish this, ePIanning provides automated tools and information technology so that planning teams can easily create these integrated documents while they develop land use plans. Some related goals are

to: provide a common look and feel for BLM planning documents through enterprise

solutions, establish a new and efficient method for public participation in the planning

process, create reusable data for processing post-planning actions, and transform land use planning from a project to a process. This establishes a new process for land use

planning that yields an openly participative, collaborative, and community-based land use

planning system envisioned in the recently revised BLM Planning Manual.

IT Security [$120,000] In 2006, the BLM will utilize $120,000 funding in a program change to initiate and

complete a Bureau-wide IT Security Risk Assessment, update IT Security policy and

guidance, and ensure appropriate personnel security. This will ensure that policy will be in place to expand IT education for IT positions with significant security responsibilities. [$1,720,000] Total E-Govemment Initiatives

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Major Information Technology Investments of the BLM

Documented in the Exhibit 300’s

Funding In Exhibit 300

(Million $) Project Description

Project Name 2006 2007

Management

Information System (MIS) CBS

1.465 1.565

The MIS provides a web-enabled business information, budget, financial, and program performance system that permits data analysis to be performed that benefits the entire Bureau. Additionally, the Management Information System will meet the Government Performance and Results Act and Chief Financial Officer Act requirements for information on tracking actual work activity performance

against targets. The Management Information System is a data warehouse

designed to integrate financial, workload and performance, costing, and resource management information. The Federal Financial System contains the official accounting records for the Bureau, and is the official source for financial data in the Management Information System. 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.

Incident

Qualification &

Certification System

(IQCS)

1.00 1.14

The IQCS provides the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 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, and HAZMAT) 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 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.

Automated

Fluid Mineral Support System (AFMSS)

1.66 1.22

The AFMS project is 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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Funding In Exhibit 300

(Million $) Project Description

Project Name 2006 2007

Legacy Rehost System

(LR2000)

1.69 1.56

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 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. 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.

Wild Horse and Burro System (WH&B)

0.84 .670

The 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 which include resource protection, resource

use, and serving communities. Components of the system also support expanded

e-government, one of the President’s Management Initiatives. The WH&B system

database manages the WH&B populations consistent with land health and healthy herd standards to achieve and maintain a thriving natural ecological balance, and

to ensure that WH&B continue as living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.

National

Integrated Land System

(NILS)

2.51 1.58

The National Integrated Land System 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 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 BLM, other 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)

1.2 .597

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.

ePIanning 1.0 1.0 A project initiative that delivers and allows user-initiated manipulation of land use

planning information that consists of fully integrated text with intelligent and

interactive maps and map layers.

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Support for Energy - The Information Systems Operations Program provides support for energy development activities, including the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005

and the President’s National Energy Policy, through the establishment of a standardized and

effectively managed Information Technology Infrastructure. This provides Information Technology Security, Hardware, Software, Telecommunications facility and the necessary

contractual services to support on-going enhancements, operations, and maintenance of the computer systems and networks used to facilitate the conduct of all energy related program

work. BLM has a best practice Enterprise Architectural implementation which allows remote management of over 13,000 desktop computers and some 1500 individual computer servers. Due to the emphasis on continually upgrading security enhancements and active/passive threat monitoring and mitigation, BLM Operations support ensures that the IT infrastructure upon

which all software and data used to support implementation of the Energy Policy Act is in fact

effectively managed. This allows BLM technical and program personnel in Headquarters,

National Centers, State, and local Field Offices to have dependable and reliable computers and

telecommunications facilities to support their energy related missions. For example, the Automated Fluids Management System (AFMS) program is developed and managed through collaboration between BLM and MMS and customers and partners as

appropriate and is partially funded, and managed by, the Information Systems Operations

program. This system has allowed BLM to improve processing applications for permit to drill APDs, inspection and enforcement, NEPA, leasing, managing spatial information, reservoir management, and planning. In future, AFMSS will create an interface between the royalty management arm of MMS, shared databases, application components, and the technical

infrastructure.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

• In 2007, the BLM will be transitioning its existing telecommunications services to the new GSA contract. Significant cost savings and efficiencies with the new service offerings by

the new carriers are anticipated. New IP Convergence technologies such as IP Telephony VoIP, IP Video Conferencing, Web Collaboration, Wireless, and other

services will be considered for Bureau deployment. Between the new service offerings under the new contract, and the activities occurring in the BLM’s network convergence

project, in 2007 will be a critical planning year for selecting the course of telecommunications services used in the Bureau.

• BLM will consolidate services where applicable, and monitor program performance to maximize potential efficiencies in investments.

. In 2007, the BLM will realize significant cost savings and efficiencies within the Narrowband Radio Program. Between Bureau contracting efforts, procurement

consolidation efforts and market competition, the funding needed to execute the radio

lifecycle replacement (tech refresh) plan has reduced significantly. These savings will continue in the out years.

• Maintain 100% of 7 Major IT investments within 90% of cost estimates.

• 100% of all IT investments are approved according to the Capital Planning and

Investment (CPIC) Guidance.

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• BLM maintain Stage 2 of the GAO’s IT Investment Management Maturity Model.

. BLM maintain the IT Capital Planning and Investment Guide Telecommunications

• The BLM prepared to migrate to new to the DOI Enterprise Services Network ESN. Narrowband Radio Program

• Maintain the Radio Narrowband program as mandated by the Secretary of the Commerce, so that radio spectrum (frequencies) can be reallocated to non-federal users as mandated by the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This project concludes a 7 year plan to replace all 16,000 radio transmitters used

within the Bureau.

IT Security

• Maintain the IT Security program as mandated by the FISMA requirements. Factors to be rated included: Development & Implementation of Policies and Procedures, Security

Plans, Contingency Plans, number of systems in compliance, POAM compliance and

Certification & Accreditation. BLM also Certified and accredited 100% of its production systems. IT Security training was provided to all employees and the IT Security Plan and the Continuity of Operations Plan for BLM's critical functions were also updated. BEA

• Provide Business Process Reengineering support and expertise to improve and

streamline BLM’s business processes. The business process reengineering effort resulted in efficient practices by having a single national method for managing all projects. The new processes also improved efficiency by allowing resource and

information sharing, as well as reporting a more consistent process for continued maintenance by using one national system.

• Maintain the IT Governance initiatives and the Architecture Review process, BLM’s BEA

program provided greater insight into IT spending and achieved tighter control over

project development costs. Project Development and Management

• BLM will continue to comply with Departmental direction and ensured that project managers assigned to major investments were Project management Professional PMP

certified.

• BLM will maintain and provide the Capital Planning and Control Guide to project managers to ensure a greater understanding of the process by providing them with the

tool to improve their business case submissions and project documentation.

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• BLM maintain the Independent Validation and Verification Program to identify potential weaknesses in investments and to assist the sponsors and project managers in improving project performance. Data Administration

During 2007 the Data Administration program will accomplish the following:

• Train over 60 BLM employees on data stewardship responsibilities

• Establish data standards for Weeds Treatment

• Establish interagency data standards Trails information

• Maintain Management Control Reviews of the data management activities for three State Offices, Field Offices, and one National Center

• Conduct one workshop and some technical training for State Office Data Administrators

in the areas of data management principles and data modeling techniques

• Maintain the review board for improvement of the management and content of the Corporate Metadata Repository

• Conduct data cleanup reviews in support of resources programs (e.g., wild horse and

burro and range)

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the

Information Systems Operations Program

Reduction of redundant IT systems and consolidation of major IT purchases are the priority

in the Information Systems Operation program. The use of cost management data has

provided a basis for redirecting existing funds toward supporting the Bureau’s Strategic mission goals

In 2006 the Information Systems Operations program utilized Activity Based Cost data from X codes, for determining the actual costs of procurements of information systems support,

IT costs, and for budget formulation. The BLM continues to measure these costs to determine the effectiveness of its information technology system consolidation initiatives BLM is analyzing the costs and benefits of providing IT support services such as technical support service The analyses provide information needed to develop innovations that will lower administrative costs and improve service

Records Management

• In 2007, FOIA technical training will offer to all BLM employees FOIA training

electronically through National Training Center DOI Learn Portal assist program

specialist with their responsibilities for releasing information in response to FOIA

request.

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• Issue guidance requiring mandatory training on FOIA in accordance with OMB direction

• Develop a prototype directives system to facilitate communication throughout the BLM to ensure that all offices are notified and guidance provided to all sites.

• Conduct Management Control Reviews of three States, One Center, and several field offices within Record Administration, FOIA, and Privacy Act compliance. 2006 Planned Program Performance

IT Security

• BLM will design, implement and construct a maintenance plan for IT Security Architecture (to be integrated with BLM IT Architecture). Additional resources and

oversight to the National Training Lab will be provided to ensure IT Security is tested on

every product being submitted for testing. In addition, the IT Security program will continue to provide: o WEB presentation pages penetration testing. This avenue was used to penetrate BLM’s IT network and systems. Tools that assist in performing penetration test on our own systems minimize the potential of system vulnerabilities such as

previously existed. o Conduct random Quality Assurance/Management Control Reviews of IT security controls used for the Bureau’s IT systems and operations. o Provide IT training to all employees, based upon the updated IT Security and

Continuity of Operations Pians. Bureau Enterprise Architecture

• The Department’s Land Use Planning/NEPA Blueprint is scheduled to be completed for the 3

rd quarter 2006; this was based upon a Departmental Investment Review Board IRB

decision to implement recommendations in 2007 and beyond.

• BLM will continue to actively participate in any new Modernization Blueprints for key

Lines of Business that the Department may identify for 2007. Resources Monitoring, along with current projects with range, noxious weeds, emergency stabilization and

rehabilitation, wild horses and burros, planning and recreation, represent truly cross

cutting activities that BLM and DOI will most likely be fully engaged with in 2007.

Project Development and Management

• Continue to improve our “Best Management Practices” based on the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Book of Knowledge and industry standards.

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IT Configuration Management

• Continue to train bureau personnel on CMII processes, and promote the configuration management program.

• Continue to integrate CM into IT Security, and Business Architecture to improve system

development, and change management processes. Management of Information Technology

• Continue to improve and sustain the Information Technology Investment Management

Maturity Processes. BLM plans to achieve Stage 3 Maturity of the GAO’s model.

• BLM will update the processes and the Guide as lessons learned are documented and improvements are instituted. Telecommunications

• The Bureau will maintain the current telecommunications services in 2006, and will be

planning network convergence technologies (IP Telephony, Video Conferencing, and Web Collaboration) for deployment in 2008. Planning for transition from the current FTS2001 contract to the new GSA Networx contract will begin in FY 2006 and may

require creation of a formal project team to oversee the project. The Networx transition project is anticipated to span a least a two year time period into 2008. Narrowband Radio Program

• The Bureau will maintain the current radio systems and execute the radio lifecycle replacement/tech refresh plan by updating 20 percent of its radio inventory. Our request

includes radio frequency management and licensing fees. Strategic Plan

• Continue development of information systems that support operations and programs that enable all BLM subactivities to support the mission goals of the Department’s Strategic

Plan.

• Continue develop of information systems that support BLM programs and supports the Department’s Plan for Citizen-Centered Governance and the five Presidential management reform initiatives.

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

IT Security

• During 2005, the IT Security program completed 96% of its FISMA requirements. Factors rated included: Development & Implementation of Policies and Procedures,

Security Plans, Contingency Plans, number of systems in compliance, POAM

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compliance and Certification & Accreditation. BLM also Certified and accredited 100%

of its production systems. IT Security training was provided to all employees and the IT Security Plan and the Continuity of Operations Plan for BLM’s critical functions were also updated. BEA

• Provided Business Process Reengineering support and expertise to improve and

streamline BLM’s business processes. The business process reengineering effort resulted in efficient practices by having a single national method for managing all projects. The new processes also improved efficiency by allowing resource and

information sharing, as well as reporting a more consistent process for continued maintenance by using one national system.

• Coupled with the IT Governance initiatives and the Architecture Review process, BLM’s BEA program provided greater insight into IT spending and achieved tighter control over

project development costs. Project Development and Management

• BLM continued to comply with Departmental direction and ensured that project managers assigned to major investments were Project Management Professional PMP

certified.

• BLM released the CPIC Guide to assist project managers in understanding the process and providing them with the tool to improve their business case submissions and project documentation.

• BLM implemented an Independent Validation and Verification Program to identify potential weaknesses in investments and to assist the sponsors and project managers in improving project performance. Data Administration

During 2005 the Data Administration program accomplished the following:

• Trained over 60 BLM employees on data stewardship responsibilities.

• Established data standards for Weeds Treatment database.

• Established interagency data standards for Trails information.

• Completed Management Control Reviews of the data management activities for three

State Offices, Field Offices, and one National Center.

• Conducted one workshop and some technical training for State Office Data

Administrators in the areas of data management principles and data modeling

techniques.

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• Established a review board to improve the management and content of the Corporate Metadata Repository.

• Conducted data cleanup reviews in support of resources programs (e.g., wild horse and

burro and range). Records Management

During 2005 the Records Management program accomplished the following:

• Offered FOIA technical training to over 60 BLM Field Offices to help assist program

specialists with their responsibilities for releasing information in response to FOIA

request.

• Issued guidance requiring mandatory training on FOIA in accordance with OMB

direction.

• Developed a prototype directives system to manage Information Memorandum, and

Information Bulletins to facilitate communication throughout the BLM to ensure that all offices are notified and guidance provided to all sites.

• Conducted Management Control Reviews of three States, One Center, and several field offices within Record Administration, FOIA, and Privacy Act compliance. Management of Information Technology

• BLM successfully reached Stage 2 of the GAO’s IT Investment Management Maturity Model.

. BLM developed and issued an IT Capital Planning and Investment Guide.

Telecommunications

. The BLM successfully transitioned all its offices to a new DOI Enterprise Services Network ESN. Narrowband Radio Program

. The Radio Narrowband Project was completed as required by the Secretary of the Commerce, so that radio spectrum (frequencies) can be reallocated to non-federal users as mandated by the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 and Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This project concludes a 7 year plan to replace all 16,000 radio transmitters used

within the Bureau.

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Performance Overview DOi Strategic Goal: Management Excellence End Outcome Goal: Modernization

Measure

2005 Plan 2005

Actual Changefrom 2005

Plan

2006 Enacted

2006 Change

from

2005

2007 Request2007 Change

from

2006

Reach Level 2 along GAO's ITIM framework by FY

2005 (SP: XEM.3.001)

Reach Stage 2

, December

2005

Reach Stage 2 Reach

Stage 3, September 2006

Reach Stage 3

Percent of systems that will be certified and

accredited by FY

2005, and will maintain

accreditation on a 3-year recurring cycle (SP: XEM. 3.003)

66% 100% 34% 100% 0 100% 0

Percent of time that networks are operational (SP: XEM. 3.004)

Establish baseline 95% 96% 1% 97% 1%

Intermediate Ciutcome goal 4: Citizen-centered and E-government management

All Enterprise

Architecture models

are developed in concert with the Federal Enterprise

Architecture by FY2006 and

maintained current through FY2008 (SP: XIM.3.01.001)

95% of 7 Major IT investments

are within 90% of cost estimates

100% Of 7 Major IT investments

are within 90% of cost estimates 5%

Maintain 100% of 7 Major IT investments

within 90%

of cost estimates

Maintain 100% of 7

Major IT investments

within 90%

of cost estimates

Percent of iT investments with expenditures for which actual costs are within 90% of cost estimates

established in the

project or program

baseline (SP:XIM.3.01.0Q2)

95% of 7 Major IT investments

are within 90% of cost estimates

100% of 7 Major IT investments

are within 90% of cost estimates 5%

Maintain 100% of 7 Major IT investments

within 90%

of cost estimates

0%

Major IT investments

within 90%

of cost estimates -

-

Percent of IT investment

expenditures reviewed/approved

through the CPIC

process

(SP:XIM.3.01. 003)

95% of all IT investments

are CPIC

approved

95% of all IT investments

are CPIC

approved 0%

100% of all IT investments

are CPIC

approved 5%

100% of all IT investments

are CPIC

approved -

-

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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Subactivity: Administrative Support

Subactivity: Administrative Support

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 50,164 50,680 +927 -1,047 50,560 -120 FTE 553 539 -5 -2 532 -7 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Administrative Support Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -505

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -542 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,047 -2 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Administrative Support is $50,560,000 and 532 FTE, a net program decrease of $1 ,047,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$505,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$542,000) In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. No performance table is presented as program change has no impact on performance. Program Overview

In 2007, the 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

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them “get the job done.” In addition, the BLM will continue to emphasize improving customer

service and implementing best business practices, as well as ensuring sound financial systems and accountability. This program 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 PMA in 2006 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. 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; enterprise architecture; information and financial management; property and

acquisition management; management systems; personnel and organizational management;

safety; and equal employment opportunity. 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 (FAIR) 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 are “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 approximately 5,300 full-time equivalent positions located across the country that are performing activities also provided by commercial enterprises. This is approximately (1,600) more than identified in previous years,

largely a result of more closely aligning BLM inventory with OMB guidance on how positions should be classified. About 1,700 of the FTE identified as “commercial” in nature have been coded as Reason Code A (inappropriate for private sector performance) a category used only on a limited basis in the past. The OMB issued a memorandum on December 22, 2003, requiring agencies to submit Green

Plans that address all Reason Code B commercial activities in the FAIR Act inventory. 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 compare quality and costs of our in-house

capability to those available from non-Federai providers.

In 2003, the BLM conducted 46 Express Reviews involving 217 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

positions and one standard study involving 174 FTEs on the commercial activity that includes maintenance, repair, alteration, and minor construction of real property. Study support contracts

for the 46 Express Reviews BLM conducted in 2003 cost $547,000. Study support contract costs for the full study in Oregon/Washington were about $405,000. Funding for these studies was provided out of base resources within the annual maintenance subactivity, and represents an investment in future long-term savings and program effectiveness. The Government has

achieved savings of $726,156 as a result of its direct conversions of 46 FTEs in FY 2002 and

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2003. Additionally, BLM estimated $1.8 million annual savings in labor and equipment

efficiencies from implementation of the Most Efficient Organization (MEO) of the maintenance

activities in Washington and Oregon. The total estimated savings over the next 5 years, beginning in 2005, was $9.0 million. Actual savings for the first year was actually higher than estimated - closer to $2.4 million.

In 2004, the BLM conducted a streamlined study involving 12 FTEs in the Mapping activity at the National Science and Technology Center (NSTC) in Denver, which should result in annual

savings of $420,000. For 2005, the BLM received $570,000 for contract study support and

national program manager support. This funding allowed the BLM to continue a performance based contract for a national competitive sourcing program manager and expert consultant services that contribute to our FAIR Act inventory preparation. The funds also supported the completion of a streamlined study on the BLM National Sign Center and feasibility reviews on

our Recreation Program and the BLM Remote Automated Weather Stations. In FY 2006, the BLM requested $720,000 and received approximately $546,000. BLM will spend $570,000 in FY2007 from the Administrative Support subactivity to continue a performance based contract for a national competitive sourcing program manager and to ensure

that it can achieve its Competitive Sourcing Green Plan goals to study about 120 FTE in FY2007.

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. Financial and Business Management System (FBMS) - This system will ultimately replace

the Cost Management, Management Information System, Federal Financial System FFS,

Interior Department Electronic Acquisition System IDEAS, and some smaller systems. All DOI

Bureaus are to be on the new system within four years. Several objectives of the new system

will be to:

• Implement a Department-wide solution that will standardize and integrate financial and

business management processes,

• Provide business intelligence and analytical capabilities to financial and business management processes to strengthen decision-making capabilities and reporting,

• Implement, reform, and streamline key financial and business management processes to improve performance and reduce operating costs, and

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• Provide a solution with the capability to balance financial and business management

workload across DOI. The BLM NBC will be greatly affected by the planning, implementation, and conversion

processes. Coordination, training of staff and contractors, standardization and restructuring of business procedures, and assuring that BLM’s business processes will be improved by the new

system will involve considerable NBC personnel throughout the process. Cost Management and MIS - In 2007, the BLM will be integrating the Management Information System and the Collections and Billing System into the new DOI FBMS. BLM employees will continue to have access to financial and performance data. 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. The BLM will continue utilizing the OMB’s Intra-Governmental Payment and

Collection system to expedite Federal reconciliations and improve the government’s precision in tracking funds moving from agency to agency. The BLM will also be implementing the new OMB

policy on the Central Contractor Registration system. This system provides a central

registration point for electronic funds transfer data when a vendor is doing business with the government. This system will be interfaced with the Federal Financial System to ensure payments are sent to the correct banking information. In addition, the BLM will continue to refine

its Cost Management System, which provides important information on the cost of doing

business. 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. Disposal of Personal Property - In 2007, 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. eFOIA - The Electronic FOIA E-FOIA amendments of 1996 requires agencies to automate their FOIA programs. Frequently requested FOIA documents are required to be posted to the

Internet to assist in maintaining state-of-the-art electronic reading rooms. In October, 2002, BLM implemented use of the first DOI-wide electronic tracking system. In 2003 and 2004, the

tracking system has provided the facility to scan requests, track requests, and provide for an automated agency annual report to Congress.

Strategic Plan - The Administrative Support program subactivity supports the Resource

Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, and Serving Communities mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan by providing management administrative support functions to all other activities.

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Support for Energy - The Administrative Support Program provides support to the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 through the Management Information System

and the Collections and Billing System, which provide the Oil and Gas program access to financial and performance data. The system is an important tool that the Oil and Gas

management program uses to help track energy related costs and efficiently allocate funds to areas of greatest need. This web-based system is a single collections and billings system that

is easy for users to access and use and includes electronic links to other systems to minimize

data entry and maximize efficiencies through the reuse of data. It integrates with the OMB’s

Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection system to expedite the Federal Financial System to ensure payments are sent. The BLM will continue to refine its Cost Management System, which

provides important information on the cost of doing business. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The 2007 plans for the Administrative Support program are as follows: Competitive Sourcing

• Maintain the competitive sourcing initiative by performing full, express, and streamlined

studies on BLM’s commercial activity functions as defined in OMB Circular A-76. The BLM

will spend $570,000 to continue a performance based contract for a national competitive sourcing program manager and to ensure that it can achieve its Competitive Sourcing Green

Plan goals to study about 120 FTE in 2007.

Financial Management

• 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 2006 marked the eleventh consecutive year that the BLM has maintained this standard of high

financial integrity.

• Continue to manage the BLM working capital fund efficiently.

• Continue to reconcile all the real estate and capitalized property with the fixed assets

system.

• Continue to manage the BLM’s integrated charge card program, by monitoring all charge

card monthly statements.

• Review and certify payments to comply with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act.

• Administer the FFS and the DOI’s IDEAS, for effective and efficient financial management of funds.

• Manage the investment program of funds obtained from the sale of land and resources.

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Cost Management and MIS

• The BLM submission for the 2007 Budget Justification is built upon the 2006 analysis. Funding targets were adjusted to reflect information gained from a 2003 end-of-year

analysis of the true costs of accomplishing specific tasks, and multi-year trend information regarding accomplishments and spending history.

• The BLM evaluated several of its critical business processes, such as Use Authorizations, using ABC/M, in an effort to find economies-of-scale, and other, more effective, ways to get the work done.

Financial and Business Management System

• Implement BLM requirements for the new FBMS Department-wide financial system by

standardizing and integrating financial and business management processes.

. Maintain the business intelligence and analytical capabilities for the BLM management team

for financial and business management processes to strengthen decision-making

capabilities and reporting.

• Continue reforms, and streamlining of key financial and business management processes to improve performance and reduce operating costs, through the ABC cost management data.

• Continue to provide the BLM management team with a solution and capability to balance

financial and business management workload across DOI. Performance and Budget Integration

• Continue to measure program effectiveness through the Activity Based Costing financial data from the Management Information System, and integrate the program performance and

budget information into budget development and execution. Evaluate program elements to determine if the BLM is meeting the Strategic goals of the Activity Based Costing financial data from the Management Information System to integrate the performance and budget

information, for management of performance measures.

• Ensure BLM budget submissions tie to the Strategic Plan goals and performance measures

established under the Government Performance and Results Act GPRA. Workload and

performance measure data collected using the MIS are being used by managers and

program leaders at all levels of the Bureau to relate budget to performance. Emphasis in 2007 will be on furthering the integration of performance, planning and budget development;

aligning budget accounts, staffs and programs to support achieving program targets; charging full budgetary cost to mission accounts and activities; documenting performance

effectiveness through BLM’s program and the Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool PART process. Road Maintenance

• Maintain cost management tools to evaluate equipment utilization and equipment

replacement to determine if contracting out these activities would be more economical.

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Disposal of Personal Property

• Continue the sale of excess fire fighting equipment from the NIFC to rural and volunteer fire departments. Continue the sale process of NPS fire trucks that are placed in the BLM

Disposal Unit to rural and volunteer fire departments.

• Continue to generate additional savings for the working capita! 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. Strategic Plan

• The Department Strategic Plan and the BLM’s four focus areas discussed in the General

Statement, establish long-term direction for the BLM and focus on key outcome measures

necessary to assess BLM performance and identify BLM’s contribution to the overall goals and objectives of the Department of the Interior. As tempered by local resource conditions and use patterns, these plans help guide the development and implementation of local resource management plans. For the next several years, it will also provide the long-term goals measured in the integrated performance and budget submission that the BLM submits

to Congress in its Budget Request and Justification. Each long-term goal has a quantitative target for each fiscal year for the duration of the Plan. These annual targets and previous year accomplishments are published in BLM's Budget Justifications. Each year, progress toward the goals is also reported to Congress and the public through the Department of the

Interior’s Annual Performance and Accountability Report. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, planned program performance in the Administrative Support program includes: Competitive Sourcing

• Manage the competitive sourcing initiative by performing full, express, and streamlined

studies on BLM's commercial activity functions as defined in OMB Circular A-76. Financial Management

• 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 2006 marked the ninth consecutive year that the BLM has maintained this standard of high

financial integrity by preparing accurate quarterly financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the CFO Act.

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• Manage the BLM working capita! fund.

• Reconcile al! the real estate and capitalized property with the fixed assets system.

. Manage the BLM’s integrated charge card program, by monitoring all charge card monthly

statements.

. Review and certify payments in compliance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act.

• Administer the FFS and the DOI’s IDEAS for financial and procurement cost management.

• Manage the investment program of funds obtained from the sale of land and resources. Financial and Business Management System

• Identify BLM’s requirements for the new FBMS Department-wide financial system that will standardize and integrate financial and business management processes.

• Provide business intelligence and analytical capabilities to BLM management team for financial and business management processes to strengthen decision-making capabilities and reporting.

• Implement, reform, and streamline key financial and business management processes to improve performance and reduce operating costs, through the ABC cost management data.

• Provide the BLM management team a solution with the capability to balance financial and

business management workload across DOI. Performance and Budget Integration

• Utilize the ABC financial data from the MIS to integrate the performance and budget

information for budget development.

• Measure program effectiveness through the ABC financial data from the MIS to integrate the performance and budget information for budget development and execution.

• Develop program elements that provide program effectiveness through the ABC financial data from the MIS to integrate the performance and budget information for management of performance measures in the BLM program areas.

• Evaluate the program elements in the program areas that provide program effectiveness through the ABC financial data from the MIS that integrate the performance and budget

information for management of performance measures. Road Maintenance

• Develop cost management tools to evaluate equipment utilization and equipment

replacement to determine if contracting out these activities would be more economical.

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Disposal of Personal Property

• Conduct the sale process of excess fire fighting equipment from the NIFC to rural and

volunteer fire departments.

• Administer the sale of NPS fire trucks that were placed in the BLM Disposal Unit to rural and

volunteer fire departments.

• Generate additional savings for the working capital fund through direct sales by the Disposal

Unit to State surplus property agencies.

• Auction vehicles/heavy equipment through eBay and auction houses to generate additional funding for replacement vehicles in the working capital fund.

• Trade assets for like items to offset procurements and surplus assets, generating additional funding that will be deposited into the General Treasury.

• Donate computer related items to schools and other eligible organizations. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the Administrative Support program conducted the following activities: Competitive Sourcing

• Continued the FAIR Act inventory, and completed a streamlined study on the BLM National Sign Center and feasibility reviews on the Remote Automated Weather Stations. Financial Management

• Maintained an unqualified audit opinion on financial statements, demonstrating the BLM’s commitment to sound financial management. Receipt of a clean audit opinion in 2005 marked the eleventh consecutive year that the BLM has maintained this standard of high

financial integrity by preparing accurate quarterly financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the CFO Act.

• Managed the $36 million dollar working capital fund.

• Managed the BLM’s integrated charge card program, by monitoring all charge card monthly

statements.

• Reviewed and certified payments in compliance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment

Act.

. Administered the FFS and the DOI’s IDEAS for financial and procurement cost management.

• Managed the investment program of funds obtained from the sale of land and resources.

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• Participated in the development of the FBMS Department-wide financial system that wiil standardize and integrate financial and business management processes.

• Provided business intelligence and analytical capabilities to BLM management team for financial and business management processes to strengthen decision-making capabilities and reporting.

• Implemented, reformed, and streamlined key financial and business management

processes to improve performance and reduce operating costs, through the ABC cost management data.Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Administrative Support Program

Reduction of financial transaction time has been a major priority in the Administrative Support program The use of cost management data has provided a basis for redirecting existing funds toward the new Financial and Business Management System (FBMS).

In 2006 the Administrative Support program utilized Activity Based Cost data from X codes, for determining the actual costs of procurements of systems furniture, IT costs, and for budget

formulation. The BLM continues to measure these costs to determine the effectiveness of its administrative streamlining initiatives BLM is analyzing the costs and benefits of providing

administrative services such as procurement. The analyses provide information needed to develop innovations that will lower administrative costs and improve service. Performance and Budget Integration

• Utilized the ABC financial data from the MIS to integrate the performance and budget

information for budget development.

• Measured program effectiveness through the ABC financial data from the Management

Information System to integrate the performance and budget information for budget development and execution.

• Continued to refine program elements that provide program effectiveness through the ABC

financial data from the Management Information System to integrate the performance and

budget information for management of performance measures. Road Maintenance

• Developed cost management tools to evaluate equipment utilization and equipment

replacement to determine if contracting out these activities would be more economical.

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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Subactivity: Bureau-wide Fixed Costs

Subactivity: Bureauwide Fixed Costs

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 72,346 73,627 +3,818 +450 77,895 +4,268 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Bureauwide Fixed Costs Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -600

• Working Capital Fund +1,050 TOTAL, Program Changes 450 0

Justification 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Bureau-wide Fixed Costs is $77,895,000, a net program increase

of $450,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$600,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Departmental Working Capital Fund (+$1,050,000) - The Budget Request includes an

additional $1,050,000 that BLM will use for payments to the Departmental Working Capital Fund, which will fund projects such as the consolidation of diverse, separate messaging

systems into one enterprise system; a contracted effort to eliminate, over three years, the Department’s backlog of nearly 2,000 appeals to Freedom of Information Act requests; the

creation of an enterprise system that will improve the effective use of geographic information; and the Enterprise Services Network that became operational in 2005 and provides access to the internet, a Department-wide intranet, and a technical support center. No performance table is presented as program change has no impact on performance.

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BUREAU-WIDE FIXED COSTS SUMMARY

DOI Strategic Goal: Management Excellence

Primary areas funded by

this subactivity: 2004

Actual 2005

Actual

2006

Planned: Budget

Justifications

2006

Planned: Revised

Final

2007

Planned 2007 Change (+/-)

2010

Long Term

Target

Total $69,331 $72,364 $74,727 $73,627 $77,895 +$4,268 $87,975

Detail: Space Rental - GSA $22,580 $18,734 $19,741 $17,793 $18,322 +$529 $26,507 Space Rental - BLM $25,644 $26,357 $26,357 $29,051 $30,229 $+1,178 $31,500

General Purpose

Telecommunications

$6,200 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $5,900 -600 $6,550

Federal Pay/Pers System $0 $6,848 $6,044 $2,569 $2,569 0 $6,250

Mail and Postal Services $1,965 $1,930 $1,930 $2,000 $2,000 0 $3,250

Injured Employee

Compensation

$6,580 $6,580 $6,487 $6,487 $6,499 +$12 $6,499

Unemployment

Compensation

$2,425 $1,540 $3,429 $3,429 $4,750 +$1,321 $4,429

Departmental Working

Capital Fund

$3,924 $3,860 $4,224 $5,611 $7,439 +$778 $6,275 GSA Consumer Information $13 $15 $15 $15 $15 0 $15 NARA Records Storage $174 $174 0 0 Program Overview

This subactivity pays for Bureau-wide and Departmental Working Capital Fund fixed costs, including the space rental, telecommunications, federal payroll and personnel system, mail and

postal costs, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, and systems funded through the Departmental Working Capital Fund. Some of these funds are explicitly provided in the Congressional appropriation as uncontrollable costs. Space Rental - Office space leasing is the largest of BLM’s fixed costs. 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 , 1 987, 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. Co-location with Department of

Interior and other Federal agencies such as the Forest Service and will be regarded by Field Office Managers as the first option to consider for new space requests. The BLM will continue

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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. General Purpose Telecommunications - The FTS 2001 Intercity Service costs include long distance voice, interoffice data sen/ice, video, and electronic mail service. These costs are 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 FTS 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 and Narrowband radios 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 ESN, 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 2007 covers costs for the 12- month period ending June 30, 2006, 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.

Strategic Plans - This Bureau-wide fixed costs program 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. The primary output for the Bureau-wide Fixed Costs program is providing personal property, vehicle fleet management services, and other management support services, through the Departmental Working Capital Find. c

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Activity: Mining Law Administration

Subactivity: M ining Law Administration

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

<+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Mining Law

Administration $(000) 32,696 32,696 0 0 32,696 0

Offsetting Fees

$(000) -32,696 -32,696 0 0 -32,696 0 FTE 306 298 0 0 298 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Mining Law Administration is $32,696,000 and 298 FTE, with

offsetting fees of $32,696,000. Program Overview

The Mining Law Administration program is responsible for managing environmentally

responsible exploration and development of locatable minerals available on public lands under

the General Mining Law of 1872 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. As

part of the Mining Law Administration program, 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. The locatable minerals program is driven by market demand and is a reflection of world market economics of the gold industry, and to some extent, the copper industry. The number of new

claims recorded has increased over the past few years following a gradual increase in the price

of gold. In 2001 , 13,561 new mining claims were filed. In 2005, 57,494 new mining claims were

filed due to the increase in gold prices and a renewed interest in uranium deposits on BLM land.

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Mining Law Administration Fees (Location and Annual Maintenance Fees) - Since 1993,

claimants holding more than 10 claims have been 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 also added a one-time $25 location fee in 1993. On September 1, 2004, the maintenance fee was increased to $125 per claim and the

location fee to $30 per claim, in accordance with the July 1, 2004 Department rulemaking

pursuant to the statutory requirement that they be adjusted to reflect changes in the Consumer

Price Index [30 U.S.C. Chapter 2, section 28(f) (g)]. In the 2004 Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, authorization of the maintenance and location fees has been extended

through 2008. Congress has directed that the fees be used to offset appropriations for this

activity.

Mining Claim Fee Revenues

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 New

Mining Claims

/Sites 51,170 51,853 34,468 24,483 22,123 13,561 15,407 32,134 44,350 57,494

Total Claims

/Sites 306,520 324,651 289,054 249,371 235,948 203,232 198,029 220,501 249,556 220,281

Total Revenues

($000) $33,823 $35,859 $29,968 $24,538 $23,910 $19,436 $19,410 $26,963 $17,843 $47,449

Cosf Recovery - 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 recover the full cost of processing these documents. These fees are established under

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the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9701 and 43 U.S.C. 304. New fees promulgated under these

authorities became effective on November 7, 2005. The service charge for recording a new

mining claim with BLM was raised from $10 to $15. The $5 per claim service charge required

for recording annual filings, transfers of interest, and amendments to previously recorded documents was increased to $10. Deferment of Assessment increased from $25 to $90 and

Protests increased from $10 to $55. Mineral patent applicants will now pay a fixed service charge of $2,520 (>10 claims) or $1,260 (10 or fewer claims).

in addition, proposed mining Plans of Operations requiring an EIS will be charged a processing

fee on a case-by case basis. A processing fee will also be applicable to Validity or Mineral Examinations and Reports performed in connection with a Patent Application, 43 CFR 3809.100

or 43 CFR 3809.101 on a case-by case basis. Processing Patent Applications - The 1995 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 49 applications currently pending. This backlog of grandfathered patent

applications will be eliminated by the end of 2007. The BLM also has pending an additional 171 non-grandfathered applications that may not be

processed until the moratorium is rescinded. A full status report on the patent backlog was sent

to Congress in December 2001 and each year thereafter. Surface Management on Unpatented Mining Claims - Under sections 302(b) and 603 of FLPMA, the BLM administers surface management regulations (43 CFR 3802 and 3809) 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 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.

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Mining Law Administration Program

Performance of the individual States is evaluated using data reported in LR2000. Direct and

indirect costs are also analyzed. Together, this information has been used to develop charts comparing workload, budget authority and actual spending. In 2005, this chart enabled managers

to understand factors driving cost and to better match funds in states with high workload such as Nevada This shift in funding supports positions and contracts needed to process mining plans of operations and notices. A self assessment evaluation of the Mining Law Program (43 CFR 3809 Surface Management) was conducted in 2004 to assist in further evaluating existing resource allocation and improving BLM's ability to adjust resources to meet budget and staffing needs. In response to the findings of the assessment, California and Nevada will conduct a workforce analysis of the program in 2006.

The least surface disturbing category of exploration activities is casual use. These activities result in negligible disturbance.

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Notice level activities have been restricted by the revised rule to exploration operations that disturb five acres or less and remove less than 1,000 tons of presumed ore for testing. These

activities do not require BLM approval but the operator must submit an acceptable reclamation

financial guarantee prior to commencing operations. 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 operations on split estate lands and Stock Raising Homestead Act lands where the operator and the claimant have failed to agree on a private mining plan. Plans are reviewed using the National Environmental Policy Act process and formally approved by the BLM. The operator must provide BLM with an

estimate to reclaim the operations as if BLM were hiring a third-party contractor to perform

reclamation after the project area has been vacated. The BLM reviews the estimate and, if the amount is correct, will approve the bond amount that must be provided before operations can

proceed. Inspection and Enforcement - Operations administered under a notice and/or plan of operations require inspections to ensure that unnecessary or undue degradation is not

occurring. The revised Surface Management Regulations also require the BLM to inspect each

approved plan of operations activities at least four times per year if the activity will 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 public land by mining

operators. It provides that if an operator proposes occupancy exceeding casual use, 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 Interior Board of Land Appeals 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. BLM may require preparation of a mineral examination report prior to approving a plan of operations or allowing notice-level operations to proceed on segregated 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The Mining Law Administration program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department's Strategic Plan by managing Federal mineral resources to enhance public benefit, and promote responsible use. One of the program’s key intermediate outcome measures is to increase the percent of notices and plans of operations processed to reduce the back log of pending cases along with processing new exploration and mining proposals. (See Mining Law

Administration Performance Overview). Mining Law Administration Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) - PART is a systematic method of assessing the performance of program activities across the Federal government that is designed to improve program performance by linking performance to budget

allocation decisions. The Mining Law PART made the following findings:

• In updating its program regulations in 2001, the agency has taken a significant step toward improving management of the program. A key change involved strengthening operator requirements for maintaining financial guarantees for reclamation of mines once operations cease. Some work still remains in fully implementing parts of the 2001

regulations.

• The program needs better outcome-oriented measures to gauge its effectiveness at ensuring that mining operations take place in an environmentally responsible manner

and that operators meet their obligations to reclaim mine sites when operations cease. Current data limitations make it difficult for the agency to collect certain performance

information. The administration will work with Congress to update the Mining Law to address key issues that

will protect taxpayers and help achieve a more effective administration of the mining program. New performance measures will be developed to assess whether the program is meeting its goals. BLM will update and link its data collection systems to ensure the program has the

information it needs to track operator performance and ensure the program is meeting its outcome goals. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Program priorities in 2007 include:

. Managing 220,281 actively maintained claims on public lands.

. Continuing 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 3715 unauthorized occupancy cases to final resolution.

. Implementing bonding and other requirements under the revised 3809 Surface Management

Regulations of 2001

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In 2006, BLM expects to meet or exceed the number of new claims filed (staked) in 2005. In 2005, BLM experienced a sharp increase in new filings due to increased gold prices and a renewed interest in uranium exploration. BLM expects this to continue into 2006. BLM expects to process more plans of operations and notices in 2006 than the 2005 actual

level due to the increase in gold and uranium prices. Uranium has tripled in price over the last few years. In 2006, the BLM also will continue the following activities: Surface Management (3809) Cooperative Agreements - 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 agreements

are intended to reduce paperwork, share project reviews, set up joint inspection 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 - Since 1 997, the BLM’s Arizona State Office has led the BLM in the implementation of the 43 CFR 3715 regulations on Use and Occupancy under the Mining Laws. Efforts to implement these regulations include the Arizona Mining Summit, and

the preparation of a statewide programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA). Together, these

efforts have served to simplify and streamline the permitting process for mining operations in Arizona. Other BLM State Offices have used Arizona’s programmatic EA as a template in preparing their own EA’s for implementation of the 43 CFR 3715 use and occupancy

regulations. These efforts will continue in 2006. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, BLM recorded and adjudicated 57,494 new mining claims. This is an increase of 13,144 new claims over the level recorded in 2004. The BLM met or exceeded work activity targets for surface management inspections, notices, maintenance fee collections, and

maintenance fee waivers processed as reported in BLM’s Management Information System

(MIS). As reported in the MIS system, fewer plans of operations were processed and fewer

unauthorized occupancies were resolved than planned. One reason is that fewer proposed

plans were submitted than expected. In addition, the NEPA process required more time than planned for several plans of operations, in order to adequately respond to environmental issues

raised during the analyses. Unauthorized occupancy resolutions related to mining failed to meet

the projected target because of the cost and complexity of processing these actions. The

operators are afforded the opportunity to comply with the 43 CFR 3715 regulations and may

appeal an adverse decision to the IBLA. The concern for the safety of BLM employees involved

in some of these cases is also a factor, resulting in some unplanned delays. Such resolutions may take one to five years or more to complete. The Mining Law Administration program target estimates are based on the previous fiscal year’s

actual units of accomplishments and LR2000 data. BLM has modified the way it reports processing plans of operation. This modification is reflected in the 2005 Actual column in the Performance Summary below. This change is needed in order to align the summary with Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 324
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications LR2000 data and the presentation of this data in the Congressionally requested tracking report which was initiated in 2005. Modification of BLM’s Data Base System LR2000 - BLM modified its LR2000 Recordation System to produce the tracking report (processing time for plans of operations) called for in Section 120 (b) of H.R. 4818 which accompanied the 2005 Interior Appropriations act. This

tracking report allows the reader to see the amount of time required by BLM to process each

plan of operations and a plan’s current status. The reported accomplishments for 2005 and

planned 2006, 2007 and 2008 estimates reflect a modification to the way BLM reports plans of operations in order to align the data with this tracking report.

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MINING LAW ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE Overview 9

Measures: 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Non-energy Minerals Processing/Timeliness Average time for review and

approval of locatable minerals processing actions (SP: UIM.2.2.03)

18 months 18 months 0

18 months

0

18 months 0

Non-energy Minerals Processing Percent Processed:

Increase the percent of pending cases of permits and lease applications that are processed for non- energy minerals. (PART)

24% 23% -1% 25% +2 25% 0%

Process Mining Plans of Operation (#) 62 100 +38 63 -37 147 +84

Process Mining Notices (#) 180 459 +279 185 -274 482 +297

Surface Management

Inspections Completed (#) 3,000 2,770 -230 3,100 +330 3,172 +72 The 2005 Actual Percentage is based on BLM’s LR2000 data for processed plan of operations. The percentage for 2005 Plan was based on the percentage of notices and plans processed. The 2006 enacted is for plans of operations only. The 2005 actual cases processed is based on LR2000 data. The Surface Management inspection actual numbers are based on LR2000 data.

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Activity: Land and Resource Information Systems

Subactivity: Land and Resource information Systems

Subactivity: Land and Resources Information Systems

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 18,062 17,949 +149 -513 17,585 -364 FTE 67 65 -1 -2 62 -3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Land & Resources Information Systems

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction

• Department Land & Resources Management Systems

-945

-568 +1,000

-2 TOTAL, Program Changes -513 -2

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 the budget request for Land and Resources Information Systems is $17,585,000 and 62 FTE, a net program decrease of $513,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$945,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight and Administration at the Washington Office and National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$568,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Department of the Interior Land and Resource Management Systems (+$1,000,000) - Interior’s Land and Resource Management system is a major enterprise initiative supporting the Department’s land and resource management business activities. The primary goals of the system are to maximize the effective use of resources, standardize business processes, and

enable interoperability among Interior’s land and resource use management programs. The DLRM will replace a combination of bureau-managed systems for land and resource management, and will meet an urgent need for consistent management information. Business processes and ruies, information requirements, and supporting data used by land and

natural resource managers have significant similarities. The DLRM will be applicable to both

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Indian and Federal land resource management programs, and will lead to standardization of data collections and business processes across bureaus and programs. The DLRM directly aligns with Interior’s goals and strategies, and has independently been identified in the fiduciary

trust model and the trust modernization blueprint. The 2007 budget includes $1.8 million for DLRM, in BIA and BLM, to continue preparation for implementation. The BLM budget includes

$1 .0 million of the $1 .8 million total. No performance table is presented as program change has no impact on performance. Program Overview

The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strategic goals which are designed to implement the strategic goals as outlined by the Department of Interior and which implement the

President’s Management Agenda. As the manager of the largest amount of land and mineral resources in the nation, the BLM has identified key areas to concentrate on to further the

Administration’s goals. They include a commitment to increase domestic energy supply, respond to threats to rangeland and forests, improve dispersed recreational opportunities, and protect and preserve

heritage resources. To achieve these goals, BLM is improving its business systems, program

accountability and performance, and improving the quality of services delivered to its customers. The BLM is using Information Technology IT to expedite the leasing and drilling for oil and gas

and other energy resources. Information systems, such as the Automated Fluid Minerals Support System allow oil and gas lessees to communicate online and file applications for permits to drill on Federal lands. The LR 2000 database provides ownership and leasing

activity information for federal mineral leases and is used to identify promising areas for oil and

gas lease sales. The BLM is using Geographic Information Systems GIS and linking them to a national mapping

network to help identify ecological sites that may be threatened in order to ensure that steps can be taken to reduce the threats to these lands. The BLM is a participant in Recreation.gov to provide customer service to those who want to enjoy the beauty and recreational opportunities on the public lands. The BLM is also using information technology to identify and catalogue

heritage sites in order to better monitor activities that might impact those sites. The scope of the information needed to support Interior’s and BLM’s missions is vast and the systems to manage this information have grown increasingly more complex. BLM information systems collection data on land health, water quality, restored ecosystems (after wildland fires), hazardous fuels reduction, land contamination, habitat protection, cultural and natural heritage resources, oil and gas leases and permits, lease applications, minerals, grazing permits, timber

sales, recreation, and financial transactions. BLM information systems also benefit the taxpayer by providing reliable information in a timely manner, such as allowing commercial

transactions to be made online instead of at the BLM office locations.

Data Management and Administration The Data Resources Management program is consolidating the data currently in place in several information systems with the goal of eliminating duplication of data entry, maintenance, and retrieval, ensuring that quality controls are in place to capture data accurately and maintain

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it free of contamination, ensuring that data maintained and disseminated by the BLM includes accompanying definitions and documentation, promoting sharing of data to provide economies

of scale in collections, maintenance and use, publishing approved data standards for BLM's

spatial, cadastral, records, and resource data, implementing management controls to ensure

that all of the above goals can be met, and reporting on the results of the management controls and actions taken to improve data quality. Two BLM projects are under development to streamline and automate processes to support the

projected increase in domestic oil and gas exploration activities. They include automation and

streamlining of data collections for oil and gas field inspection activities and enhanced electronic commerce, in conjunction with other Bureaus. Management of IT BLM strives to improve its management of IT through formal processes. The BLM IT Investment Board is currently operating at Stage 2 of the Government Accountability Office GAO IT Investment Management Maturity Model. Short term goals include attaining Stage 3

Maturity of the GAO’s model and integrating capital planning, enterprise architecture, IT security and budget processes. These include improving our portfolio management processes, completing post implementation reviews on all investments entering the evaluate phase, and

completing annual operational analyses on all investments that are in operations and

maintenance phases. With the issuance of BLM Capital Planning and Investment Guide, the

policies are in place for these processes. Over the next year, BLM will ensure compliance with these policies, and results of the reviews will be presented to the IT Investment Board as a

regular component of Board operations. Long term goals for the program include continuous improvement in the areas of portfolio and

investment management to achieve Stage 4 of GAO’s IT Investment Management maturity model. A well-managed process is the basis for attaining Stage 4 of GAO’s model. BLM will continue to monitor progress in the areas of portfolio and investment management. BLM will update to the processes and the Guide as lessons learned are documented and improvements

are instituted. Managing IT and ensuring that BLM is receiving the maximum benefits from it investments,

while minimizing risks, requires a strong commitment from employees and managers throughout

the Bureau. In an effort to improve communications that will facilitate the necessary

participation and involvement of BLM employees, the CIO has instituted a BLM IT News Bytes

Newsletter. The newsletter is an innovative communication tool offered by the Assistant

Director for Information Resources Management AD-500 to present timely and relevant information that will educate, inform, and increase awareness of the IT role in support of the Bureau's mission. The first issue was published in the fall of 2005. BLM will redirect its operational focus to the larger task of upgrading and maintaining BLM’s

internal network security including protection for critical web based services to external customers and the public. BLM will continue to maintain its local office and enterprise voice systems, long distance voice services, and video conferencing systems. BLM is committed to the DOI strategic goals of increasing the domestic energy supply, responding to threats to rangeland and forests, improving dispersed recreational opportunities, and protecting and preserving heritage resources. To achieve these goals, BLM is providing

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cost-effective IT support systems and improving the quality of telecommunication services

delivered to its customers. BLM is supports to the DOI strategic goal of increasing the domestic energy supply by

maintaining wide area network services, local area network services, local office and enterprise voice systems, long distance voice services, and video conferencing systems used by BLM

offices that are directly involved in approving the permits and issuing the leases that result in increased energy resources from the public lands. BLM is improving its performance by improving telecommunications program accountability and

improving the quality of telecommunication services delivered to its customers. Support for Energy - Funding in this program provides for effective levels of Project Management to carry out initiatives necessary to support energy development activities, including implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the President’s National Energy

Policy. These funds are used to implement new, or to modify, existing procedures, projects, software, security, and data processing methodologies that support energy development

activities and other activities of the BLM. BLM has implemented effective Project Management

disciplines through training, organizational reforms, and mentoring. Additionally, BLM has

developed a rigorous Information Technology Investment process that requires project documentation and tracking of all life cycle activities from Project inception to implementation,

operation and maintenance, and archival. This has allowed BLM to make rapid improvements

and/or to develop new state of the practice software systems for the Intranet and Internet thus

better supporting multiple energy initiatives throughout the BLM’s jurisdiction. The Land and Resource Information Systems Program provides support to for energy development through the establishment of a standard Data Program Resources for which

identifies and traces the history of leasing activity on BLM and other federal lands. The LR 2000

database provides ownership and leasing activity information for federal mineral leases and is used to identify promising areas for oil and gas lease sales. This information forms the basis for the BLM’s mineral leasing program and is used by other agencies, such as Minerals Management Service, to confirm ownership and activity on federally leased areas. The National Integrated Land System (NILS) and the Legacy Rehost 2000 System (LR 2000)

also facilitate the collections, management and sharing of survey and title record information (OMB Circular A-16 lead responsibilities) across all levels of government and the private sector

while protecting and enhancing current investments in cadastral data. NILS is developing a common data model (based on Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards) and a

toolset for managing land records in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. Accuracy is essential in order to ensure that the lessees are properly documented and can be

held accountable for their actions on the leasehold. Proper data entry and recordings are the independent basis for measuring BLM activity and form the basis for measuring performance. These systems play an important role in the development of energy resources on public lands.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

. In 2007, the BLM will realize significant cost savings and efficiencies within the Narrowband

Radio Program. Between Bureaus contracting efforts, procurement consolidation efforts and market competition, the funding needed to execute the radio lifecycle replacement

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(technical refresh) plan has reduced significantly. These savings will continue in the out

years.

• BLM will support the IT program changes recommended by the Department for Active

Directory services.

• BLM will migrate to the new EMS during the first quarter of 2007. BLM’s major emphasis

will be specifically focused on minimizing the impacts and maximizing the benefits to BLM,

our employees and our customers.

• BLM will continue to improve in the areas of portfolio and investment management to achieve Stage 3 of Government Accountability Office IT Investment Management maturity model. Information Technology Management

• Continue to implement key practices of the GAO’s IT Investment Management Maturity Model for attaining Stage 3. Practices include performing Post Implementation Reviews and

Annual Operational Analyses and using the results of these for better portfolio management

decision making.

• Continue to integrate Capital Planning and Investment Control with other program activities such as budget, architecture, IT security, and configuration management. BLM Enterprise Architecture BEA

• During 2007 the Bureau will decommission the original BLM Active Directory and continue

software upgrades and additional standardization to fully comply with DOI standards. Another 50 centralized infrastructure servers are planned for deployment along with

additional tools for Active Directory management and monitoring. BLM will be implementing

a new Departmental antivirus standard. Enterprise administrators will participate in the

continuing operations design for DOI Active Directory services. Telecommunications

• The Bureau will maintain the current telecommunications services in 2007, and will be

planning network convergence technologies (IP Telephone, Video Conferencing, and Web

Collection and Collaboration) for deployment in 2008. Planning for transition from the

current FTS2001 contract to the new GSA Networx contract will begin in 2007 and may

require creation of a formal project team to oversee the project. The Networx transition project is anticipated to span a least a two year time period into 2008. Narrowband Radio Program

• The Bureau will maintain the current radio systems and execute the radio lifecycle replacement/tech refresh plan by updating 20 percent of its radio inventory. Our request

includes radio frequency management and licensing fees.

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. In 2006 activities will focus on schedule planning and migration preparation activities. The

Bureau’s and the Department’s National Business Center will migrate to the new Enterprise Messaging Services EMS. BLM will continue to participate in Departmental planning and

project management activities to better prepare for its e-mail migration activities that are

currently schedule to begin the first quarter of 2007. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, major accomplishments in the Land and Resource Information Systems

program included: IT

• Refined the investment management process by expanding the rating and ranking criterion applied to IT investments and implementing a standardized portfolio management decision making process.

• Developed and implemented the Bureau’s Capital Planning and Investment Guide that includes processes for Post Implementation Reviews and Annual Operational Analyst. Data Management and Administration

• BLM has provided a framework for communication between the business users and

analysts. The result is more complete and accurate analysis of business requirements. Business Rules are paving the way for business users to communicate through controlling transactions and data quality based on reliable managed decisions. BLM Enterprise Architecture (BEA)

• BLM initiated re-engineering processes which reduced overall systems development,

maintenance, and management cost by identifying extension and open products in support

of the BLM functional business lines.

• In 2006 the Bureau enterprise administration personnel participated in the DOI Active

Directory Functional Specification and Architecture design. BLM deployed the interna! infrastructure process and migrated systems for all user’s, computer, and group objects into the Department of Interior. Microsoft Windows 2003 and Office 2003 deployment was

initiated along with additional standardization. All applicable security patches and updates were deployed to support the infrastructure and centralized server deployments were

initiated to gain efficiencies and enhance the stability of the Directory Services infrastructure.

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2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Messaging

• In 2005 the Bureau participated along with the Department in project pre-assessment

planning. Project scope was defined and roles and responsibilities were identified and

agreed to. Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Land and Resource and Information System Program

Reduction of duplicate and redundant systems has been a priority in the Land and Resource Information System program. The use of cost management data has provided

a basis for redirecting existing funds toward more Bureau priorities

in 2004, the Land and Information System program redistributed funding from duplicate and redundant systems in the Bureau Enterprise Architecture to support the Department’s

Enterprise Architecture effort, the Departmental Working Capital Fund IT Initiatives, and

other BLM priorities Cost management data resulted in the deployment of LRIS as a national system. The

National Integrated Land System (NILS) and the Legacy Rehost 2000 System (LR 2000)

facilitates the collections, management and sharing of survey and title record information (OMB Circular A-16 lead responsibilities) across all levels of government and the private sector while protecting and enhancing current investments in cadastral data. NILS is developing a common data model (based on Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards) and a toolset for managing land records in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment.

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LAND AND RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Reach Level 2 along GAO’s

ITIM framework by FY 2005

(SP: XEM.3.001)

Reach

Stage 2, September 2005

Reached

Stage 2 0 Reach

Stage 3, September

2006

+ 1 Stage N/A N/A

Percent of systems that will be

certified and accredited by FY

2005, and will maintain

accreditation on a 3-year

recurring cycle (SP: XEM.3.003)

66% 100% +34% 100% 0 100% 0

Percent of time that networks

are operational for all users

(SP: XEM.3.004)

Establish Baseline 95% N/A 96% +1% 97% +1%

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Management of Lands and Resources Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code: 14-109900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0011

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Land resources 196 196 198 0012 Wildlife and fisheries 38 38 40

0013 Threatened and endangered species 22 22 23 0014 Recreation management 62 63 65

0015 Energy and minerals 112 112 116 0016 Realty and ownership management 95 95 96 0017 Resource protection 83 84 85 0018 Transportation and facilities maintenance 81 82 81 0019 Land and resource information systems 18 19 20

0020 Workforce and organizational support 150 150 153 0021 Alaska minerals assessment 4 4 5 0022 Communication site rental fees 2 2 2 0024 Mining law administration 34 34 34 0026 Challenge Cost Share 7 10 10 0901 Reimbursable program 70 50 50 1000 Total new obligations 974 961 978 2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 35 34 34 2200 New budget authority (gross) 951 939 954 2210

Resources available from recoveries of prior year

obligations 22 22 22 2390 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 1008 995 1010 2395 Total new obligations -974 -961 -978 2440 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 34 34 32

4000 New budget authority (gross), detail Discretionary Appropriation 849 861 854 4020 Appropriation (LWCF) 0 0 9 4033 Appropriation permanently reduced (P.L. 109-148) 0 -8 0 4035 Reduction pursuant to P.L. 108-447 -12 0 0 4035 Appropriation permanently reduced P.L. 109-54 0 -4 0 4036 Unobligated balance permanently reduced 0 -1 0 4200 Transferred from other accounts [14-1612] 2 0 0 4200 Transferred from other accounts [14-1039] 5 0 0 4200 Transferred from other accounts [14-1 110] 1 0 0 4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 845 848 863

6800

Spending authority from offsetting collection Discretionary

Offsetting collection (mining and telecomm fees) 36 35 35 6800 Offsetting collection (cash) 55 56 56 6810 Change in uncollected customer payments from

Federal sources (unexpired) 9 0 0 6890

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total discretionary) 100 91 91 Mandatory

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6900 Offsetting collection (cash) 6 0 0 7000 Total new budget authority (gross) Change in obligated balances

951 939 954 7240 Obligated balance, start of year 225 212 201 7310 Total new obligations 974 961 978

7320 Total outlays (gross) -956 -950 -961 7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations Change in uncollected customer payments from

-22 -22 -22 7400 Federal sources (unexpired) -9 0 0 7440 Obligated balance, end of year

Outlays (gross), detail 212 201 196 8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 759 748 760

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 191 202 201 8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 6 0 0 8700 Total outlays (gross) Offsets Against gross budget authority and outlays

Offsetting collection (cash) from

956 950 961

8800 Federal sources 62 56 56 8840 Non-Federal sources 36 35 35 8890 Total, offsetting collection (cash) Against gross budget authority only Change in uncollected customer payments from

98 91 91

8895 Federal sources (unexpired)

Portion of offsetting collection (cash) credited to 9 0 0 8896 expired accounts

Net budget authority and outlays

-1 0 0 8900 Budget authority 845 848 863

9000 Outlays 856 859 870

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 237 0 0 Object Classification (O) (Million $)

Identification code:

1 4-1 09900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY mi

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 366 367 374

1113 Other than full-time permanent 21 21 21 1115 Other personnel compensation 13 13 13 1119 Total personnel compensation 400 401 408

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 111 112 114 1210 Travel and transportation of persons 19 19 19 1220 Transportation of things 15 15 16

1231 Rental payments to GSA 19 20 21 1232 Rental payments to others 26 26 27

1233

Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 17 17 17 1240 Printing and reproduction 3 3 3 1251 Advisory and assistance services 35 35 36

1252 Other services 105 105 106 1253

Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts 50 50 50

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1255 Research and development contracts 0 1 1 1257 Operation and maintenance of equipment 11 11 12 1260 Supplies and materials 25 25 26

1310 Equipment 19 20 20 1320 Land and structures 8 10 10 1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 34 34 34 1990 Subtotal, obligations, Direct obligations Reimbursable obligations Personnel compensation

904 911 928

2111 Full-time permanent 10 10 10 2113 Other than full-time permanent 2 2 2 2115 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1 2119 Total personnel compensation 13 13 13 2121 Civilian personnel benefits 3 3 3 2210 Travel and transportation of persons 2 2 2 2232 Rental payments to others 2 3 3 2251 Advisory and assistance services 1 2 2 2252 Other services Other purchases of goods and services from 4 5 5 2253 Government accounts 11 11 11 2260 Supplies and materials 1 3 3 2310 Equipment 0 2 2 2320 Land and structures 31 4 4 2410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 2 2 2990 Subtotal, obligations, Reimbursable obligations 70 50 50 9999 Total new obligations 974 961 978 BA. Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-1 09900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular 845 848 863

6890

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [mining and telecomm fees] Discretionary, regular 36 35 35

6890

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [Economy Act]

Discretionary, regular 64 56 56

6990

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 6 0 0 8800

Offsetting collection, Federal Sources [Text] Discretionary, regular 62 56 56 8840

Offsetting collection, Non-Federal sources [Text] Discretionary, regular 30 35 35 8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 6 0 0

8895 Chg in uncollected customer payments from Fed

sources (unexpired) [Text] Discretionary, regular 9 0 0

8896

Portion of offsetting collection (cash) credited to expired accounts

Discretionary, regular -1 0 0

Outlays from new authority [Text] Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 337
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9111 Discretionary, regular Outlays from balances [Text] 659 657 669

9121 Discretionary, regular Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances [Text] 191 202 201 9122 Discretionary, regular Outlays from new offsetting collection [Text] 0 202 44

9311 Discretionary, regular 36 35 35

9311 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from new offsetting collection [Text] 6 0 0 9311 Discretionary, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collection [Text] 64 56 56 9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0

9321 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collection [Text] 0 0 0 9321 Discretionary, regular Memo: Outlays from end of PY bal. from offsetting collection [Text]

0 0 0

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 9322 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Memo: Outlays from end of PY bal. from offsetting collection [Text]

0 0 0

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S)

Identification code:

14-1 09900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 335 342 4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 513 542

6890

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [other] Discretionary, regular 0 35 36

6890

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [Economy Act] Discretionary, regular 0 56 57

6990

Spending authority from offsetting collection (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0

8800

Offsetting collection, Federal Sources [Economy

Act Reimbursements]

Discretionary, regular 0 56 0 8840

Offsetting collection, Non-Federal sources [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 35 36 8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0

8896

Portion of offsetting collection (cash) credited to expired accounts

Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 657 685

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 202 201 Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances [Text] Section III - Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 338
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

9122 Discretionary, regular Outlays from new offsetting collection [from

voluntary, public]

0 202 44

9311 Discretionary, regular 0 35 36 9311 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from new offsetting collection [Text] 0 0 0 9311 Discretionary, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collection [Text] 0 56 57 9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 9321 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collection [Text] 0 0 0 9321 Discretionary, regular Memo: Outlays from end of PY bal. from offsetting collections [Text]

0 0 0

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 9322 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Memo: Outlays from end of PY bal. from offsetting collection [Text]

0 0 0

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code:

1 4-1 09900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 6287 6138 6115

2001

Reimbursable

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 240 226 226

3001

Allocation account

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 25 31 33 Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T)) Identification code:

14-1 09900-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars

(T) Budqet year budqetary resources [14-1109] 0 0 863244

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Construction

Appropriation Language Sheet

For construction of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, trails, and

appurtenant facilities, [$11,926,000] $6,476,000, to remain available

until expended (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2006.

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Appropriation Language Citations

For construction of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, trails, and appurtenant facilities, $6,476,000 to remain available until expended. 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., 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. Authorizations

The Federal Land Policy Authorizes the management of the public lands on a multiple-use and Management Act of basis. 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.) 43 U.S.C. 1762 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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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Construction 26 11,340 20 11,750 +0 +0 -2 -5,274 18 6,476 -2 -5,274

Construction 26 11.340 20 11,750 +0 +0 -2 -5.274 18 6,476 -2 -5,274

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Construction

Subactivity: Construction

Subactivity: Construction

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/ -) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 11,340 11,750 0 -5,274 6,476 -5,274 FTE 26 20 0 -2 18 -2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Construction Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Construction Projects -5,274 -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -5,274 -2 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Construction is $6,476,000 and 18 FTE, a net program decrease

of $5,274,000 and 2 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Construction Projects (-$5,274,000) - Although the BLM is requesting a funding decrease in the Construction program, funding at the requested level will allow the Bureau to focus on

twelve of the highest priority health, safety, and resource protection projects. Program Overview

The Construction program is critical to BLM’s mission and to replace or reconstruct existing roads, trails, bridges, recreation and administrative facilities, and buildings. The public use of BLM public lands, resources, and facilities continues to grow substantially as the population grows and expands in the West. Facilities are constructed to help satisfy the needs of the

public and to protect both the visiting public and the environment during their visits to the public lands of the West. This is accomplished by providing quality infrastructure that meets the needs

of a variety of resource user groups, including outdoor enthusiasts, livestock permittees, oil and

gas companies, timber companies, etc., while protecting the Nation’s natural, cultural, and

heritage resources. The Bureau’s construction projects are as variable as the individuals and

groups that use them. The projects that are developed, planned, and implemented annually are described within the BLM’s Five-Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan. Projects are prioritized based on critical health and safety and resource protection. The

planning for each project has been expanded to include how much the new project will impact

the BLM’s total budget. Project submissions will include the estimated operation expenses for new projects. The BLM continues to develop processes that will help manage an expanding asset inventory. The ongoing development of the BLM Asset Management Plan will help to establish a system

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that will identify Bureau assets, determine how much they will cost to operate, and their importance to the Bureau mission. The Asset Management Plan will help prioritize the

distribution of funding and assist with planning for the disposal of unneeded assets. The Construction program supports the four mission areas of the Department’s Strategic Plan and the Bureau of Land Management’s mission by addressing the new demands placed on the

natural landscapes. Use of Cost and Performance Information - The BLM continues to develop processes that will help manage an expanding asset inventory. The ongoing development of the BLM Asset Management Plan (AMP) will help establish a system

that will identify our assets, determine how much they cost BLM to operate and the importance they have to mission of BLM. The AMP will help distribute the funds where

they are most needed and to plan for the disposal of unneeded assets. The BLM continues to update its Five-Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan annually. Each plan identifies the projects of greatest need in priority order with focus first on critical health and safety and critical resource protection. The

planning for each project has expanded to include how much the new project will impact

the BLM overall budget. Project submissions will include the estimated operational expenses for new projects and the projected new costs of proposed Deferred Maintenance projects. The BLM has undertaken an intense effort originating in the field

in developing the Five Year Plan and building the project lists.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the BLM requests funding for construction of 12 projects in six States and A/E

construction support services to National Science and Technology Center and Protection and Response Division, for a total of $6,476,000. Approximately 70% of the 2007 Construction

projects are currently or will become part of the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program upon

completion of construction work. Current recreation fees do not generate sufficient revenue to recover capital investment costs or provide for all maintenance requirements. However,

recreation fee revenues are likely to increase once the improvements are completed, in part as

a result of increased visitation to the improved sites. In 2003, BLM established a national fee committee to address Bureau consistency in setting fees for specific types of sites. This team

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 2007 Budget Justifications The following table lists the construction projects that will be initiated in 2007: 2007 Construction Projects

Priority/ Score

State Project Name

Requested

Funding

($000s) 1/740 California Clear Creek Work Center Phase II 1,766

2/705 Arizona

Little Boquillas Historic Ranch Fire Protection Phase II 227

3/660 Arizona Empire Ranch Headquarters Public Facilities and

Accessibility Phase II 206

4/620 Idaho Stinking Springs Trailhead and Parking 129

5/615 Colorado Devil’s Canyon Trailhead 267

6/610 Oregon NHOTIC Curator Remodeling and Expansion 633

7/610 Idaho Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase 1 1,680 8/610 Idaho Challis Horse Corrals Upgrade 274

9/606 Utah

Vernal District Warehouse Yards Reconstruction Phase 1 501

10/600 Utah Pariette Wetlands interpretive Trail 113

11/600 Colorado Penrose Common Area and OHV Roads and

Trails 118

12/600 Idaho Wolf Flat Dispersed Camping Area 184

Bureau- wide

Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract Management, and CPIC management responsibilities. 378

Bureau-wide Total $6,476

2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, the planned accomplishments in the Construction program include projects in nine States for a total of $1 1 ,869 million dollars. Section V- Construction Page V - 6
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

State Number of Construction Projects Funding

($000) Arizona 4 Construction Projects Planned 388

California 6 Construction Projects Planned 1,786 Colorado 5 Construction Projects Planned 1,799 Idaho 3 Construction Projects Planned 724 Montana 1 Construction Projects Planned 2,605 Nevada 3 Construction Projects Planned 1,578 Oregon 1 Construction Projects Planned 118

Utah 3 Construction Projects Planned 2,381 Wyoming 1 Construction Projects Planned 228

Bureau- wide

Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract Management, and CPIC management responsibilities. 262

Bureau- wide

$11,869

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the major accomplishments in the Construction program included projects in 10 states and totaled $11,340,000 (including rescissions).

State Number of Construction

Projects Funding

($000)

Project Status (EOY 2004)

Alaska* 2 Projects 551 $528K Section 102 distribution to Dalton Wells

project. Projects in delay till payback. $23K balance

for Cold Foot facility. Arizona 3 Projects Initiated 1,076 1 00% of projects in planning and A&E status

California 3 Project Initiated 1,397 66% of projects in planning and A&E status 33% Contract Award waiting construction start Colorado 2 Projects Initiated 627 50% of projects currently under construction 50% of projects in planning and A&E status Idaho 2 Projects Initiated 506 50% of projects currently under construction 50% of projects completed

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State Number of Construction

Projects Funding

($000)

Project Status (EOY 2004) Montana 3 Projects Initiated 1,060 67% of projects currently under construction 33% of projects completed Nevada 2 Projects Initiated 1,783 50% of projects in planning and A&E status 50% of projects currently under construction Oregon 2 Projects Initiated 589 50% of projects currently under construction 50% of projects completed Utah 6 Projects Initiated

1 Project 2,328 740

1 00% of projects currently under construction Funds transfer to State of Utah thru MOU

Wyoming 2 Projects Initiated 280 100% of projects in planning and A&E status NSTC 403 Funds used for pre-design and engineering services Bureauwide

Bureau- wide

11,340 Projects completed - 12%

Projects currently under construction - 40%

Projects in planning and A&E status - 40%

Contract Award waiting construction start - 8%

Eain Lake Recreational Site. Idaho Phase II was completed in June 2005. BLM added several amenities to the

recreation site, including power, water, site furnishings, picnic shelters, day use area, recreational vehicle dump

station, and horse hitching posts.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications A table listing currently proposed construction projects for 2007 through 201 1 follows the project data sheets. The following project data sheets are arranged by Project Title in alphabetical order. DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

PLAN

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Project Score/Ranking Planned Funding 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Architectural and Engineering Services 2008

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: A&E Advances for 2008 Projects

Region/Area/District: Bureauwide Congressional District: State: Project Justification FCI-Before: 0 FCI-Projected: $0/5378,000 = 0 (no deferred maintenance)

Project Description: Architectural and Engineering (A&E) work is required for most of the construction

projects scheduled for funding year 2008. In general, it takes approximately one year or more to complete the survey and design work of major projects, which typically consists of preliminary and final design development, contract document preparation, solicitation, environmental and business

clearances, and construction contract award. If all work is performed consecutively, most projects will take a minimum of two fiscal years to complete the project - the first year for planning/design and the second year for construction. A&E funding will be directed to the Washington Office WO-360 to begin work on specific projects and

also to BLM's A&E Services group so that specialists can assist the field with project planning and

development, cost estimating, and capital asset planning for future 5-Year Plan projects. Project management and control requires additional work be accomplished for the proper oversight of each new capital investment project. Project Need/Benefit: Providing advanced funding for engineering and design work will heip ensure that construction contracts are awarded early in the fiscal year. Funds will be obligated in a more timely manner, there will be less carryover, and projects will be completed sooner. Advanced A&E funding is also needed so BLM's in-house architects and engineers can assist the field

in developing quality projects, accurately estimating costs, and complying with DOI and OMB capital asset planning requirements. The increased project management and control process due to the CPIC process requires an increased emphasis on the capital investment projects bureau-wide. The process is designed to ensure that projects are planned and managed more effectively and the cost of each project is thought out and

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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 % 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:

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundinq History: $$

$

$ 378.000

$

$ 378,000

| Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 378,000 100

Total: $ 378,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/06

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 12/20/05 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 8 Planned Funding 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Challis Horse Corrals Upgrade

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Challis Horse Corrals

Region/Area/District: Challis FO Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho

Project Justification FCI - Before: NA (no existing facility) FCI - Projected: $0/$274,0Q0 = 0 (new work with no accumulated deferred maintenance)

Project Description: The project consist of: 1) Construction of a sorting tub and chutes

2) Placement of sand in alleyways and pens for improved footing

3) Modification of existing gates to allow access by mounted riders 4) Construction of mechanical/storage building

5) Installation of wood posts to strength pen and chute containment panels

6) Installation of feed bunks

7) Addition of stud and sick pens

8) Improved pedestrian and vehicle access around corrals

9) Directional signage

10) Addition of a viewing bleacher

11) Install additional visual barriers on gates and pen walls.

Project Need/Benefit: The Challis Horse Corrals were recently constructed. Roundups have historically been scheduled every two years and this facility has now been used twice for the housing and processing of wild horses. Several deficiencies, some significant, have been encountered/discovered in these past two roundups. Recent incidents that highlight the deficiencies include:

Prior to the new facility, no more than one horse would typically die from the roundup process. However, seven horses died in 2004 at the facility due to accidents. Two wranglers have suffered lost time injuries during the recent roundups. In 2002 one was kicked in the chest by a horse, was treated at an emergency room and released. In 2004, another wrangler was

run over by a wiid horse, was life-flighted to Boise as a precautionary measure, was treated there and

released. Such injuries have been rare in previous roundups and processing.

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In addition to correction of safety issues, some improvements would also be made to the facility to improve efficiency of the operation and enhance public visitation. The ground the facility is constructed on is rocky and bedding material was not placed in the pens or alleyways during the initial construction. The loose rock causes footing problems for the wranglers and their horses, and the wild horses when in the pens or alleyways. This loose footing has been cited as a factor in the above noted injuries to people and deaths to horses in the recent roundups. Also, horses will bruise their hoofs on the rocks and will injure themselves when they fall to the ground (unfortunately a common occurrence during the processing and moving of the wild horses). Sand is commonly used in such facilities to improve the

footing and reduce eliminate the tripping hazard posed by the rocks. A circular sorting tub and curved chutes would be installed to help prevent injuries to horses and

personnel during processing. Currently to move horses during processing requires personnel to be in the alleyway in close proximity to the wild horses to move the horses through the chutes. Horses are stressed by the wranglers presence and crash into gates and walls in an attempt to escape or defend

themselves. Not only does this create a dangerous situation for the wranglers, but also to the horses. The lack of a sorting tub and chutes has been cited as a factor in the above noted injuries to people and

deaths to horses in the recent roundups. The sorting tub and chutes has catwalks so the wranglers do

not have to enter the chutes. The full sheeted tub and chutes, along with the curved surface keeps the horses calmer and easier to move, significantly reducing the possibilities of injuries to both wranglers and horses.30% CHSci (High, Serious) The existing gates have horizontal bracing about 7 feet off the ground, making it almost impossible to use horse mounted wranglers to move and control the wild horses within the corrals. This forces the wranglers to work on foot within the pens and alleyways among the wild horses. The inability of wranglers to open and close gates while on their horses has been cited as a factor in the above noted

injuries. The gates would be modified with steel casing to raise the horizontal bracing 12 feet above the ground, allowing horse mounted wranglers to work inside the corrals and alleyways. 20% CHSdm (High, Serious) The squeeze chute is hydraulically operated with an electric powered pump. The pump has to be

located near the squeeze chute, the noise of the electric motor and pump upsets the wild horses, making them stressed and harder to work with. Moving the electric motor and pump into the storage/mechanical building would eliminate the noise and distraction to the horses, reducing their stress levels, making it safer for both the horses and personnel.

Additional visual barriers panels would be installed on gates, pens and alleyways. These barriers would

help isolate the horses from the activity and movement of horses and personnel in adjacent areas; the

wild horses would stay calmer, making it easier and safer to handle and process the animals. Adding a sick pen will allow sick horses to be isolated from the rest of the herd, preventing the spread of sickness and disease through the herd. Construction of a stud pen would allow the stallion wild horses to be isolated from the mares in the herd.

If the stallions are not close to the mares, they are much calmer, less likely to cause harm to them

selves, other horses, or personnel in contact with them. 15% CRPci (High, Serious) The pathway on the east side of the corral is at the base of an earthen slope and does not allow adequate room between the visitors and the horses or even adequate room for people to pass each

other when looking at the horses. The pathway would be widened by an additional 8 feet to provide adequate width. The road used to truck feed around the east and south side of the corrals is primitive and would be

B improved so that trucks can safely be used to move feed to the horses on those sides of the corrals. 5%

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications CMdm (Serious, High) The pens (corrals) are constructed of off the shelf metal tubular free standing panels. For most live stock applications, the panels are adequate, however, wild horses charge or fall into the panels, pushing them to their limit, with possibility of panel failure. Addition of wooden posts to every fourth panel would

strengthen the pens and alleyways, prevent escape or injury to horses and personnel.

Currently there are no feed bunks for the horses, who feed off of the ground. The horses ingest rock and sand, leading to colic and other health problems associated with feeding off the bare ground. Feed

bunks would eliminate this health hazard to the horses.

Currently there are no signs to direct visitors to the wild horse facility, located approximately 4 miles off of the highway. Signs would be installed to direct the public to the corrals. There is not adequate storage at the facility at this time to store material and equipment needed. A

storage building (also to be used as a place to house the electric motor and pump for the squeeze

chute) would be constructed to meet those needs. A 50 seat viewing bleached would be constructed to provide seating for public viewing during processing and during horse adoption. 30% OCI (Medium, Moderate)

Revision Statement: (provided when submittinq a revised Project Data Sheet)

Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. 20 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance

30 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 15% Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

5 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance 30 % Other Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 610

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Project Fundina Historv: S

$$

$ 274,000

$

$ 274,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 68,000 25

Capital Improvement Work: $ 206,000 75

Total: $274,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date. Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 03/07

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 5/09/05 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 1 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Clear Creek Work Center Phase II Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA)

Region/Area/District: Hollister Congressional District: 17 State: California Project Justification FCI-Before: NA (no existing facility) FCI-Projected: $0/$1, 91 5, 000 = 0 (no deferred maintenance)

Project Description: This project will construct the following BLM and public facilities at the closed Clear creek serpentine

(asbestos) open pit mine. BLM facility to include:

1 . Paved travel ways and parking areas;

2. Security fence;

3. Employee toilets and hazmat decontamination shower facility for asbestos;

4. Heavy equipment asbestos decontamination car wash to simultaneously accommodate one large vehicle (D-7 dozer, transport motor grader, backhoe, 5-yard loader, trail machine, etc.) and one smaller

vehicle;

5. Utilities distribution system;

6. Septic tank and leach field; 7. Water well; and

8. 2,400 square foot Butler-type building office/workspace/storage area.

Public facility to include:

1. Vehicle decontamination facility; 2. Toilet and shower; and

3. Telephone. FY 2006 Phase I - Survey and design. FY 2007 Phase II - Construction.

Project Need/Benefit: This project will provide a safe location to remove asbestos bearing materials from BLM and contracted heavy equipment. Asbestos contamination at BLM's Section 8 administrative site will be significantly reduced because vehicles will be able to be washed after leaving the CCMA. The project will also provide a safe location for the public to remove asbestos from personal vehicles. Currently, visitors drive into the San Benito River to remove mud from their vehicles. The exisitng decontamination washrack cannot accommodate heavy equipment. The site does not have adequate toilet and shower

facilities. The Butler-type building will provide a location to store equipment during the maintenance season where daily routine maintenance can be performed. In addition, employee and public safety will Section V- Construction Page V- 14
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be improved because BLM will not need to transport heavy equipment over the substandard, narrow

county roads to the CCMA. 80% CHSci. The Section 8 administrative site for the CCMA was not designed to handle heavy equipment. It has insufficient space to park equipment and vehicles, and the driveway was not intended to handle equipment larger than a pickup truck. The project will provide an adequate wareyard to store materials for planned projects and reduce employee travel time. Travel time from the field office to the CCMA is 2-3 hours. Employees will be able to stage projects from the administrative site and reduce travel to the CCMA to 5-10 minutes. 20% Oci. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

elocate site, and improve estimate for February 2004. Project revised to eliminate housing/barracks, asbestos decontamination.

Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the fol owing categories of need.

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

Other Capital Improvement _ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance °/ 80 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement °/ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 20 °/ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 740

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$$ 200,000

$ 1,766,000 $

$ 1,966,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 1.766,000 100

Total: $ 1,766,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 06 Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 01/07

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/26/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 5 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification Project Title: Devil’s Canyon Trailhead

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Mclnnis Canyons NCA

Region/Area/District: Grand Junction Congressional District: 3 State: Colorado

Project Justification FCI - Before: NA (no existing facility) FCI - Projected: $0/$267,000 = 0 (new work with no accumulated deferred maintenance)

Project Description:

Install an accessible vault toilet, construct a designated parking area with wheel stops and drainage,

install vehicle control barriers (cable and post and a steel gate), and construct a new kiosk and cabana

to protect critical resources within the designated Mclnnis National Conservation Area.

Project Need/Benefit: The Devil’s Canyon Trails system receives the heaviest visitor use (over 12,000 visits in 2004) of any of the trails within the Mclnnis Canyons National Conservation Area (MCNCA), but the trailhead accommodations are inadequate to support the increased visitor use and protect the resources. The

existing trailhead has a small unimproved parking area, portapottie, and kiosk. (Site ID 9759.) The present parking occurs on a surface at the end of a V* mile long access road to the trail starting point and along both sides of the access road. The parking area has drainage problems, causing it to become muddy, slippery, and very hazardous in wet weather. Construction of a new parking area and

trailhead will harden the parking surfaces, improve drainage, and utilize barriers to provide designated

parking so that vehicles will not park outside the access road. The existing road ends up with vehicles parked off of the edge of a narrow road, causing damage to fragile NCA resources. Currently, horse

trailers using the access road to reach the trail cannot safely turn around. They must either back for %

mile between rows of parked cars or cross into undisturbed portions of the NCA. Both the off-road parking and turning occurs directly on top of a known cultural resource site (5ME1 1931) located adjacent to the existing road. The cultural resource site is being impacted, according to the local Archeologist, by the off road parking and turning. Installation of cable and posts barriers, along with a

steel gate, will prevent off-road driving and parking on the critical NCA valued resources and cultural

artifacts. At present, this area is serviced by a single portapottie which is not adequate for the volume of use. The visitation in 2004 was over 12,000, concentrated mostly in the spring and fall. That is a 30 percent

increase over the previous year and directly correlates with a 30 percent increase in volume of waste. The inadequate restroom facility for this number of visitors is causing the inevitable “white paper” and

sanitation concerns that 12,000 visitors in a short period of time can cause. The toilet will be accessible by the mobility impaired.

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A new kiosk is needed to advise and educate the public at the trailhead. This location falls within a NCA

and is a gateway into Colorado’s only BLM Wilderness. The kiosk will provide maps of the trail system and tips on “Tread Lightly” and “Leave No Trace” to protect the fragile resources which are accessed

from this trailhead. Regulations will be posted to protect Wilderness resources, advise the public to properly prepare when entering the Wilderness, and promote public health and safety.

Installation of accessible toilet to deal with unsanitary undersized portapottie. 30% CHSc

Construction of parking area with parking barriers to prevent off-road travel to critical National Conservation Area and cultural artifacts. 55% CRPci

Construction of cabana and information kiosk. 15% Oci How will project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? The project meets all three

objectives listed under Goal 2 of the BLM Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services. The Goal is to ensure quality recreation experiences and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources. The objectives

are: 1) Manage recreation lands for recreation experiences and quality of life, and 2) Enhance and expand visitor services including interpretation, information, and education. The project will ensure

public health and safety and improve condition and accessibility of recreation sites and facilities. 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

30 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance

55 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

% Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

15 % Other Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 615

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$

$

$ 267,000

$

$ 267,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $267,000 100

Total: $267,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 10/12

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 3/28/05 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 3 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Empire Ranch Headquarters Public Facilities and Accessibility Phase II Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Empire Ranch

Region/Area/District: Tucson Congressional District: 5 State: Arizona

Project Justification FCI-Before: N/A FCI-Projected: N/A

Project Description: This project will provide a flush toilet for visitor and employee use and correct structural and accessibility deficiencies at the Empire Ranch headquarters. This project was originally approved as a deferred maintenance project but because the restroom portion of the original scope of work cannot be

historically remodeled to accessibility standards, a new restroom will need to be built outside the house. Work will also include drinking water, parking facilities, hardened walking surfaces for trails and

sidewalk, and an emergency telephone. All work will comply with accessibility standards. The original $162,000 deferred maintenance project will be removed from the approved list and this capital improvement project will replace it. The original scope of work has not changed and the original cost estimate will increase by $44,000. The headquarters is used for public meetings and events such as

educational learning and serves on-site programs. BLM staff and volunteers live on-site at times. The

headquarters is also used for administrative space for the BLM, the Empire Ranch Foundation

(nonprofit partner), AmeriCorp, and other educational or research groups. The many functions during

the year attract more and more visitors each year. Last year's visitation topped 16,000 people. One of the largest individual events, the Roundup, brought in 2,000 people in one day. The increasing numbers of visitors results in increasing pressure to provide better services for the public and BLM

employees. Empire Ranch headquarters is a administrative site. The Empire Ranch house is listed on

the National Register of Historic Places and has significant interpretive and public value. FY 2006: Phase I - Planning, Survey, and Design. FY 2007: Phase II - Construction.

Project Need/Benefit: There is no bathroom facility for the thousands of visitors each year to the Empire Ranch headquarters

in the Las Cienega National Conservation Area. Because this is a working ranch and open to the public and private organizations, there is an immediate need to provide sanitary facilities for health reasons. In the 1930s, a bathroom was installed in one of the original 1871 rooms. Because of the historic significance of the building this bathroom cannot be remodeled or expanded to meet code or

accessibility requirements. A new restroom/rest area facility will be constructed to the historic style of the working ranch and the Adaptive Reuse Plan for the Empire Ranch headquarters. Design will conform to the historic setting but allow for access needs to the restroom, drinking water, and other

facilities. 60% CHSci.

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Parking and hardened walking areas for the restroom/rest area will conform to the historic style of the working ranch and the Adaptive Reuse Plan for the Empire Ranch headquarters and allow for interpretation. parking, and other access needs. 40% COdm

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

nent project with a cost increase of ;cause existing restroom cannot be Changed from deferred maintenance project to capital improven $44,000 due to construction of a new, free-standing restroom be

historically remodeled to accessibility standards. Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the fol owing categories of need.

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

Other Capital Improvement % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance °/ 60 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _40 °/ _ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance °/ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 660

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$

$ 44,000

$ 206,000

$

$ 250,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 82,000 40

Capital Improvement Work: $ 124,000 60

Total: $206,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 06 Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/06

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/9/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 7 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase 1 1

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Salmon Field Office Region/Area/District: Salmon Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho

Project Justification FCI-Before: 1 FCI-Projected: 0/$7,456, 000=0 (new work, minimal DM)

Project Description: This project will reconstruct and maintain 93 miles of road for public access, sediment reduction for implementation of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Plan under the Clean Water Act, and

protection of threatened or endangered species habitat. All roads will have the road prism reshaped and drainage brought up to BMP standards.

Specific work includes:

1) Reshape the road prism and improve drainage on 17 miles of road,

2) Develop a gravel source and surface 57 miles of road,

3) Install 24 culverts and replace 12 cattleguards, and

4) Rehabilitate drainage/stream crossings/fords on 19 miles of road for 4-wheel drive/Off-Highway

Vehicle (4x4/OHVO use. Roads included in this project are: Geerston-Hixson #30110, Golway Gulch #3034, Mormon Canyon #3022, Upper McDevitt Creek #3008, Muddy Creek #3041, Divide Creek #3046, Wildhorse Spring #30120, Slaughterhouse #3076, Pass

Creek #3072, West Fork Wimpey Creek #30101, Eighteenmile #3073 and #3016, Bohannon Creek

#3006, Wimpey Creek #3085, Geertson Creek #3005, and Hixon Spring #3036. Phase I - Survey and Design, 1/3 Rock Source Development Phase II - Construction (1/3 of total project), 1/3 Rock Source Development Phase III - Construction (1/3 of total project), 1/3 Rock Source Development Phase IV - Construction (1/3 of total project) Project Need/Benefit: The Lemhi River Basin encompasses most of the Salmon Field Office. These are important roads in BLM's transportation plan and they are in desperate need of improvements. The roads have been

specifically identified as a sediment source to 303d listed waterways (a biannual report/list required by EPA, pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act), some of which contain threatened or endangered species. This work is needed to protect BLM’s investment in the roads and protect the resources that have been jeopardized by a lack of maintenance over the years. The Lemhi Subbasin TMDL Plan (1999) identifies certain roads for sediment reduction. In addition, the Lemhi RMP Amendment (2001), Lemhi River Subbasin Review (1999), Lemhi River Watershed and

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Subbasin Assessment (1998), and the Salmon District PACFISH Transportation Management Plan (1996) all mention these roads in one context or another and their contribution to sediment loading in the Lemhi River, OHV designated route implementation, and public health/safety. Sediment

contribution from these roads to critical waterways is documented in the TMDL Plan. Maintaining

existing roads, drainage, and stream crossings is crucial in reducing and or eliminating this threat to the resources. Replacing cattleguards will enable BLM to have continued effective control of grazing Animal

Unit Months (AUMs) at road/fence intersections, without restricting access to the general public. 10% CRPdm

Sediment contribution from these roads to critical waterways is documented in the TMDL Plan. Improved surfacing and drainage control is crucial in reducing and or eliminating the threat to the resources. 90% CRPci

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 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

10 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

90 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score. 610

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundina Historv: $

$$

$ 1,680,000

$ 5,776,000

$ 7,456,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 168,000 10

Capital Improvement Work: $ 1,512,000 90

Total: $1,680,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 03/06

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 5/14/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 2 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

| Project Title: Little Boquillas Historic Ranch Fire Protection Phase II Project Number:

Unit/Facility Name: San Pedro NCA, FIMMS #1 1 12.3-02, 1112.3-03, 1112.3-06, 1112.4-05, 1 1 12.3-27

Region/Area/District: Tucson Congressional District: 5 State: Arizona

Project Justification FCI-Before: N/A FCI-Projected: N/A

Project Description: This project will install the following:

1) Fire alarm system,

2) Water line, 3) Sprinkler system,

4) 55,000 gallon water storage tank,

5) Booster fire pumps, and

6) Two exterior hydrants. Phase I - Survey, design, specifications. Phase II - Installation of fire protection system.

Project Need/Benefit: There is a high probability and serious impact of damage to the Little Boquillas Ranch Headquarters Complex due to fire. The ranch building complex includes the Main House, Foreman House, Maintenance Shop, Commissary, Smoke House, Blacksmiths Shop, Barn and corrals. An electronic alarm system will be installed and tied into the local fire department and San Pedro Project Office. This

will provide protection for the historic structures and a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, researchers, and the public who increasingly visit, study, or otherwise enjoy this area and

cultural resources. Little Boquillas Ranch Headquarters is an administrative site. The Maintenance

Shop, Commissary, Smoke House, Blacksmiths Shop, Barn and corrals are historic buildings and are

eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The ranch complex will be fitted with a fire protection system in the following manner. There will be two

fire hydrants strategically placed in the complex area, a 55,000 gallon water storage tank and a

sprinklers system. This will provide protection for the historic structures and a safe and healthy work

environment for our employees, researchers, and the public who increasingly visit, study, or otherwise

enjoy this area and cultural resources. Little Boquillas Ranch Headquarters is an administrative site. It is also used for Quarters for researchers and other Federal Agency employees.

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the fol owing categories of need.

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

Other Capital Improvement _ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance V

35 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement °/ _ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance °/ 65 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 705

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$$ 45,000

S 227,000

$

$ 272,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 227,000 100

Total: $ 227,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY 06 Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 09/08

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/12/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 6 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: NHOTIC Curator Remodeling and Expansion

Project Number:

Unit/Facility Name: National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Region/Area/District: Vale Congressional District: 2 State: Oregon

Project Justification FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: $0/$633,000 = 0 (new work no deferred maintenance)

Project Description: This project will:

1. Construct an additional 1,088 square feet of climate controlled, secured storage space for museum

property onto the existing building.

2. Remodel approximately 1,000 square feet of space into a secured workroom for curation of museum

property and exhibit preparation.

3. Add a firewall between the mechanics workspace and curator storage/workspace.

4. Replace exterior doors on collection storage room for improved security and emergency egress.

5. Upgraded the security system within the curator storage area.

6. Upgrade the fire suppression system within the curator storage area.

7. Upgrade the existing shelves and storage units within the curator storage area.

Project Need/Benefit: Upgrade shelving and storage units for cultural resources. Approximately 70 percent of the storage shelves and units do not meet the requirements of 36 CFR 79 and DM 41 1 for size, support, and finish. The current inadequate size prevents BLM from properly protecting several artifacts. A large enough

area must be structurally enhanced to structurally support heavy artifacts in order to prevent collapse and prevent damage to artifacts and injury to personnel. There has been one injury to date. Finishes must be upgraded to prevent chemical reactions which degrade artifacts and lead to shortened life and

eventual destruction. Five exterior doors on the collection storage room need to be replaced to allow for both security and emergency egress (panic bars), as required by 36 CFR 79 5% CHSdm

The law enforcement Special Agent-in-Charge identified security system deficiencies which place

historical artifacts at risk. The existing security system reflects the original value of materials stored at the site. When the facility opened 12 years ago there were very few artifacts of great value. Over the years the public has donated very valuable and irreplaceable artifacts to BLM for safekeeping, curation, and display. Current standards require an intrusion deterrence and detection system that permits only authorized Section V- Construction Page V - 24
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personnel to enter secured storage areas. Because the existing system allows all employees and even

the public to enter secured storage areas, the potential for theft or mishandling of valuable artifacts is high. 5% CRPdm

Current storage at NOTIC does not meet requirements for protecting cultural resources designated as museum property according to the Department of the Interior's Manual 411 (Museum Property Handbook) and 36 CFR 79 (Curation of Federally Owned and Administered Archeological Collections). Inadequate storage has already resulted in irreversible damage and degradation to 100 to 150 year-old

artifacts. The deficiencies have to do with the size of the storage area and the quality of the HVAC

system (environmentally controlled conditions). Without additional space and improvement to the HVAC system, BLM will continue to lose important artifacts from American’s history. Construct an additional 1,088 square feet of climate controlled, secured storage space for museum

property attached to an existing building. The existing climate controlled storage is undersized and

configured so that it is impossible to control access. Remodel approximately 1,000 square feet of space into a secured workroom for curation of museum

property and exhibit preparation. This work, needed to meet the requirements of 36 CFR 79, will supply space for study and conservation of artifacts and provide secured storage for associated documents. 85% CRPci

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.

5 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _5_ % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

5 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

85 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 610

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): S’s % Proiect Fundina Historv: $

$

$

$ 633,000

$

$ 633,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 95,000 15

Capital Improvement Work: $ 538.000 85

Total: $633,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project: Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/06

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/13/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 10 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Pariette Wetlands Interpretive Trail Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Pariette Wetlands

Region/Area/District: Vernal Congressional District: 3 State: Utah

Project Justification FCI - Before: NA (no existing facility) FCI - Projected: $0/$1 13,000 = 0 (new work with no accumulated deferred maintenance)

Project Description: This project will design and construct an interpretive trail through the Pariette Wetlands area. This

fragile wetland ecosystem is visited by a large number of people who hunt, bird watch, or just enjoy the

area. A trail needs to be constructed to design standards to protect the wetlands from damage caused

by recreational users. The current trail system is a primative trail created by visitors and winds through

protected areas. The new trail will provide an alternate route that protects the enviroment.

Project Need/Benefit: The existing trails go all over the wetlands and provide no protection or direction for the recreational

users. Moreover, they are not located in environmentally sound areas and are causing wetland damage

due to increasing soil erosion. Runoff is causing sediment to be added to the fragile areas. The trail will be relocated and constructed to standards in order to protect the wetlands and wildlife from further damage. Several trails will be closed. In addition, information and interpretive signs will be installed along the trail to help educate the users about wetland ecosystems, environmental protection, and user

behaviors. 100 % CRPci

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 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

1 00% Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

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Capital Asset Planning: NO

Exhibit 300 Analysis Required?

Total Project Score: 600

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauestV. $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $$

$

$ 113,000

$

$ 113,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 113,000 100

Total: $ 113,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

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: 5/6/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 11 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Penrose Common Area and OHV Roads and Trails Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Penrose

Region/Area/District: Royal Gorge Congressional District: 3 State: CO

Project Justification

FCI-Before: N/A

FCI-Projected 0/$1 18,000 (new road network no DM)

Project Description: This project will develop a network of roads, trails and parking areas, build a double vault restroom, and install signing.

Project Need/Benefit: The Penrose Common Area is one of four "open" off-highway vehicle (OHV)

areas within the Royal Gorge Field Office. Motorized recreation use has increased dramatically in the

last few years. There is a system of roads in the area; however, the motorized recreational community

is keen to see additional trails of various user levels developed. Even though user groups are required

to obtain BLM authorization prior to any new road or trail development, the escalating demand for motorized recreation in the Front Range communities resulted in the development of an "extreme" jeep

route. A sustainable system of routes and additional infrastructure are needed to prevent resource damage

from inappropriate use and meet the Standards for Public Land Health. 100%CRPci

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 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

1 00% Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

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Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? YES

Total Project Score: 600

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauestV. $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$

$

$ 118,000

$$ 118,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 118,000 100

Total: $ 118,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/06 Dates Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/12/04 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 4

Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction

: Project Identification

Project Title: Stinking Springs Trailhead and Parking

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Stinking Springs Trail Region/Area/District: Idaho Falls Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho

Project Justification FCI - Before: NA (no existing facility) FCI - Projected: $0/5129,000 = 0 (new work with no accumulated deferred maintenance)

Project Description: This project will build a gravel parking area suitable for 10 vehicles with trailers. A buck and pole fence

will be erected to channel traffic down the designated route, and directional and regulatory signing will be installed at the trailhead as well as on the trail.

Project Need/Benefit:

Stinking Springs Trail is located in the uplands adjacent to the South Fork of the Snake River. It is used

predominately by mountain bikers and motorcycle riders, but horseback riding takes place as well. Annual visitation is over 2,000 and use is typically the highest in the spring before the to mountain trails open. The trail was designated in 1989 when it was recognized that motorcycle use was causing severe erosion in the Stinking Springs grazing allotment. A single trail was designated on a two year

trial basis, and the route was signed accordingly. The trial designation was a success, but in recent years lack of maintenance has led to a poorly signed trailhead and trail and, subsequently, use of closed areas. Over time, a very small, informal parking area was created by people parking at the trail. 20% CRPci A sign is needed at the trailhead to inform users of restrictions and closures. Directional and regulatory

signing is needed to direct users to designated trails and advise the public of regulations and reasons

for the seasonal closure. A buck and pole fence will help channel use onto the designated route. In addition to trail maintenance, construction of new water bars and check dams are needed to prevent

erosion. Erosion of the unstable soils is seriously damaging the resources and uncontrolled use is adversely affecting the existing threatened or endangered plant species. The existing informal parking area needs to be developed into a gravel parking area for the horseback, motorcycle, and mountain

bike riders who use the trail. 80% CRPci

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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Rankinq Cateaories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the fol owing categories of need.

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

Other Capital Improvement % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance °A % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement °/4 20 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance °/ 80 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 620

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this reauest): $’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$

$$ 129,000

$$ 129,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 25,800 20

Capital Improvement Work: S 103.200 80

Total: $ 129,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 5/05

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/27/03 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 9

! Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Vernal District Warehouse Yards Reconstruction Phase 1 Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Vernal District Warehouse Yards

Region/Area/District: Vernal Congressional District: 3 State: UT

Project Justification FCI-Before: 1 FCI-Projected: 0/51,519,000 (new buildings with no DM)

Proiect Description: This project will demolish and reconstruct the buildings in the Veimal District Warehouse Yards. The

work will be performed in two phases.

Proiect Need/Benefit:

sre constructed in the 1950s and do not >m the parking areas drains into the

azards, especially in the winter when the hazard. 51% CHSci.

rew staging, but they do not meet the

n. 49% COdm.

The buildings located in the Vernal District Warehouse Yards m

meet current needs. The warehouse is too low and drainage frc building. The drainage pools in several spots, creating safety h; pools of water freeze and ice builds up. Slipping is a significant The buildings are used for administrative purposes and for fire c functions needs. Replacement is the most cost effective solutio Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Proiect Data Sheet)

Rankina Cateaories: Identify the percent of the proiect that is in the fol owing categories of need.

Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance

Other Capital Improvement % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance °/ 51 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _49 °/ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance °/ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 606

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauestl: $'s % Proiect Fundina History: Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 245,000 49 Partnership Funds: $

Capital Improvement Work: $256,000 51 Appropriated to Date: $

Total: 5 501,000 100 Requested in FY 00 Budget: $

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Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 5/05

Planned Funding FY 07:

Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total:

S 501,000

$ 1,018,000

$ 1,519,000

Dates: Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/27/03 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Project Score/Ranking 12 Planned Funding FY 2007

Funding Source: Construction Project Identification

Project Title: Wolf Flat Dispersed Camping Area

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Wolf Flat Region/Area/District: Idaho Falls Congressional District: 2 State: Idaho Project Justification FCI-Before: N/A

FCI-Projected: 0/$1 84,000 (new work no DM)

Project Description: This project will carry out the South Fork Activity Operations Plan by constructing a gravel loop road

with spurs that follow the existing two-track roads as much as possible, installing parking barriers, and

restoring unplanned routes. Three vault toilets will also be built and signs erected as necessary for safety, directions, and regulations. Project Need/Benefit: Wolf Flat is a large dispersed camping area located adjacent to the South Fork of the Snake River. The

South Fork River Road splits a large stand of cottonwoods for approximately 1.5 miles and creates ample opportunity and easy access to camp among the cottonwood trees. Wolf Flat attracts over 5,500

visitors each year. Most come for weekend camping or for large gatherings and reunions. There are no

facilities in the area other than two contract portable toilets. Use is uncontrolled and many unplanned

roads and camp areas have developed in recent year. Despite the two temporary toilets, sanitation is a

serious problem along with the cutting of dead trees (snags) for firewood. Wolf Fiat is the only dispersed camping area on the South Fork (recognized by the South Fork Activity Operations Plan) that can be accessed by vehicle. The area has been used by the local population for years, but use has increased considerably in the past five years. There are several critical resource

protection issues, including the presence of threatened or endangered plant species. The existing dirt road becomes very muddy in the spring and the ruts grow larger every year. New, unplanned routes

are being developed when travelers drive around the large holes and mud. Construction of a gravel

loop round will provide a safe travel surface, halt development of any more unnecessary routes, and

prevent further erosion and sedimentation into the South Fork of the Snake River (a blue ribbon fishery). This project is also needed to focus camping use on hardened sites that are currently devoid of vegetation, control cutting of dead trees, and improve sanitation along the river. Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet)

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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 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance % Other Capital Improvement

100 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? NO

Total Project Score: 600

Project Costs and Status

Proiect Cost Estimate (this reauest): S’s % Proiect Fundina History: $

$

$

$ 184,000

$

$ 184,000

Deferred Maintenance Work: $

Capital Improvement Work: $ 184,000 100

Total: $ 184,000 100

Partnership Funds:

Appropriated to Date: Requested in FY Budget: Planned Funding FY 07: Future Funding to Complete

Project:

Total: Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 5/05

Dates: Sch'd

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award:

Project Complete:

Project Data Sheet

Prepared/Last Updated: 4/27/03 Unchanged Since Department

Approval: Yes

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Five-Year Maintenance and Construction Plans

Score

State Project Name

Requested

Funding

($000s) 2008

1/610 ID Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase II 2,255 2/600 UT

Vernal District Warehouse Yards Reconstruction Phase II 1,018 3/600 CA

Headwaters Forest Road Trail System Resource

Interpretation Phase 1 628

4/600 UT Pelican Lake Recreation Site Reconstruction 596

5/600 CA Sawtooth Campground 463

6/600 CA Harper Lake ACEC Fencing 103

7/600 CO Grand Junction Trailhead and Overlook Improvements 139

8/600 UT Monticello and Price Vault Toilet Installations 103

9/600 AZ

Empire Ranch Historic Buildings Complex Fire Protection System 502

10/600 A

Murray Springs Clovis Site Erosion Control 205

11/600 AZ

Fairbank Townsite Historic Building Complex Fire Protection System Phase 1 57

12/580 NV Black Rock Playa Access Construction 117

Bureau- wide

Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and

Contract Management, and CPIC management

responsibilities. 290

2008 Total 6,476 2009

1/610 ID Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase III 2,255

2/600 CO North Sand Hills SRMA Resource Protection 159

3/600 CA

Ridgecrest Wild Horse and Burro Loading Chute

Shelter 141 4/600 CA

Headwaters Forest Road Trail System Resource

Interpretation Phase II 1,432 5/600 AZ

Fairbank Townsite Historic Building Complex Fire Protection System Phase II 240

6/600 CO Fourmile Roads and Trails Implementation 150

7/600 UT Desilt Pond Improvements Phase 1 160

8/580

ID

Lucile Recreation Site Turn Lanes and Infrastructure Construction 1,122 9/565 CO B South Road Trailhead Improvements 210

10/550 CO

Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area Campground 294

Bureau- wide Architectural and Engineering Services 313

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Score

State Project Name

Requested

Funding

($000s) 2009 Total 6,476 2010

1/610 ID Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase IV 1,440 2/600 UT Desilt Pond Improvements Phase II 869

3/580 NV Playa Access- Rail Road Crossing 114

4/575 A

Browning Ranch House Preservation 109

5/560 CO Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area 495

6/550 CA South Spit Development 309

7/550 CO Glenwood Springs Cattle Guards 157

8/550 ID Shorts Bar Recreation Site 767

9/540 MT Upper Big Hole Paving 620

10/540 MT Anita Reservoir Phase 1 412

11/540 A

Bonita Creek Low Water Crossing 169

12/540 A

Haekei Road Low Water Crossing 169

13/525 AZ Partners Point Access Road and Seawall 398

14/500 NM Wild Rivers Telephone Line 145 BW Architectural and Engineering Services 2010 Total 6,476 2011

1/540 ID Anita Reservoir Phase II 1,894 2/525 CO Mancos Shale Research Area Access and Salinity Rehabilitation 499

3/505 CA Deadman Hole Recreation Site Hardening and Boat Ramp Reconstruction 208

4/500 CO Extend Elevator to 3rd Floor - Northern Field Office 594

5/500 ID Holier Lake Warehouse 279

6/495 MT CCC Sanchez and Old Lady Gay Historic Sites 158

7/485 MT Oxbow Recreation Area (managed by AZSO) 179

8/480 AZ Birch Creek Campground Reconstruction and

Improvements 834

9/425 AZ Sand Gulch Drinking Water Upgrade 103

10/420 AZ Harpers Bend Recreation Site 1,106 11/420 CO Paynes Creek Bridge 387 BW Architectural and Engineering Services 235

2011 Total 6,476 2008-2011 Bureauwide Total $25,904

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Construction Budget Schedules Budget Schedules

PROGRAM AND FINANCING (MILLION $)

Identification code:

14-111 00-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Direct program activity 13 12 6 1000 Total new obligations 13 12 6

2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 15 14 14 2200 New budget authority (gross) 11 12 6 2210

Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations 1 0 0 2390

Total budgetary resources available for obligation 27 26 20 2395 Total new obligations -13 -12 -6 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 14 14 14

4000 New budget authority (gross), detail Discretionary Appropriation 12 12 6 4100 Transferred to other accounts [14-1109] -1 0 0 4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 11 12 6 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 13 10 12 7310 Total new obligations 13 12 6 7320 Total outlays (gross) -15 -10 -10 7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -1 0 0 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 10 12 8 8690

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new discretionary authority 5 4 2 8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 10 6 8 8700 Total outlays (gross) 15 10 10 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 11 12 6 9000 Outlays 15 10 10 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 10 0 0

1111

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 1 1 1 1252 Other services 1 3 3 1260 Supplies and materials 1 1 0 1320 Land and structures 9 6 2 1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 0 9999 Total new obligations 13 12 6

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BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A)

Identification code:

14-1 1 100-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular 11 12 6 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular 5 4 2 9121

Transferred to other accounts [14-1109]

Discretionary, regular 10 6 8

9122 Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances

[Text] Discretionary, regular 0 6 2 BA, Limiltations, and Outlays - Baseline (S)

Identification code:

1 4-1 1 1 00-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 11 11 4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 1 1 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 4 4 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 6 8

9122

Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances

[Text] Discretionary, regular 0 6 2 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code:

14-1 1 100-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 26 20 18 Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T)

Identification code:

1 4-1 1 1 00-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-1110] 0 0 6476

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 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, $8,767,000, to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and to remain available until expended (Department of the

Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004.).

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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 vaiue 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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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Land

Acquisition 23 11,192 23 8,621 +0 +33 [13]

+0 +113 23 8,767 0 +146

Land

Acquisition 3 6,262 3 5,370 +0 +0 +0 +830 3 6,200 0 +830

Exchange

Equalisation Payments 0 493 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Acquisition Mgt 20 2,958 20 2.266 +0 +33 +0 -732 20 1,567 0 -699 [13]

Emergencies & Hardships 0 1 ,479 0 985 +0 +0 +0 +15 0 1.000 0 +15 Bracketed numbers represent absorbed fixed costs.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

JUSTIFICATION OF FIXED COST CHANGES

(dollars in thousands) 2006

Budget** 2006

Revised** 2007 Change

2006 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2006 Budget Amount of pay raise absorbed 2006 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter +8 Amount of pay raise absorbed [3] 2007 Pay Raise +21 Amount of pay raise absorbed [9L These adjustments are for an additional amount needed in 2007 to fund the remaining 3-month portion of the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increases effective in January 2006 and the

additional costs of funding for an estimated 2.2 percent January 2007 pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series. 2006

Budget 2006

Revised** 2007 Change

Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 0 0 +4 Amount of Employer Share of Health Benefits absorbed III

This adjustment is for changes in the Federal government's share of the cost of health insurance coverage for Federal employees. The increase is estimated at 1

1 percent, the average increase for the past few years. Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [13] Total Fixed Costs Funded +33

** Effective in 2007 the Acquisition Management part of this account will be allocated a share of fixed costs.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Acquisition

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Land Acquisition

$ 6,262 5,370 0 +830 6,200 +830

FTE 3 3 0 0 3 0 Exchange

Equalization Payments $ 2,958 2,266 +33 -732 1,567 -699

FTE 20 20 0 0 20 0

Acquisition Mgt.

$ 1,479 985 0 +15 1,000 +15

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Emergencies &

Hardships $ 493 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Dollars $ 11,192 8,621 +33 +113 8,767 +146

FTE 23 23 0 0 23 0 Activity Description

Utilizing Land Tenure Adjustment, the BLM consolidates public lands by acquiring intermingled non-Federal lands through purchase, exchange, and donation. A component of Land Tenure

Adjustment is the Land Acquisition program. This program allows the BLM to maintain open

space, provides opportunities for environmentally responsible recreation, preserves natural and

cultural heritage resources, restores at-risk botanical, fisheries and wildlife resources, and

maintains functioning ecosystems. This program promotes these goals, increases management

efficiency, and creates areas where these goals are emphasized. The Land Acquisition activity

is composed of four subactivity programs: Land Acquisition, Acquisition Management, and Emergencies and Inholdings programs. The Land Acquisition program provides the funds for the purchase of lands. These funds are appropriated from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which was created by Congress 42

years ago. Funds appropriated to this program are used only for purchase of land or interests in land. The BLM only purchases land from willing sellers and is required to offer fair market

value. The Emergencies and Inholdings program provides funds to purchase lands, usually

small, relatively inexpensive tracts, when an owner must sell land quickly.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Acquisition Management funds are used to meet expenses for processing actions needed to complete land purchases, 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 donations when the land acquired through this method is within an approved project area. BLM’s Partnerships with Conservation Organizations - Dozens of non-profit conservation

partners annually assist local communities and the BLM 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 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 in-holders 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, conservation easements or sale to the federal government or other entities who will protect and conserve the lands and traditional uses. 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. Strategic Plan - The Land Acquisition program supports the Resource Protection and Serving Communities mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan. Each mission goal of the

Strategic Plan has several performance measures to gauge progress towards meeting mission

goal accomplishments, including end outcome goals and measures, intermediate outcome

goals and measures and primary outputs. Key intermediate outcome performance measures

are promoting respect for private property, and reducing degradation and protecting cultural and

natural heritage resources. Funds for the Land Acquisition activity are derived from the Land

and Water Conservation Fund.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Protecting the Legacy of Rivers Partnerships are Key to LWCF Success

The Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) is bom of snowmelt and springs among the high ridges of Yellowstone

country. This nationally recognized land conservation project has protected approximately 45 privately owned

properties through purchase of 14,000 acres (7,300 acres of fee and 6,700 acres of conservation easement)

along the South Fork, Henrys Fork, and Main Snake Rivers in southeastern Idaho’s Greater

Yellowstone Ecosystem. These

conservation purchases have augmented 22,000 acres of Bureau

of Land Management (BLM), Forest

Service, and State of Idaho

administered river lands. The ACEC

supports multiple listed species, the most unique and bio-diverse ecosystem in Idaho, and an active water-based recreation program. Because of the large geographic scope of the project, imminent

threats of subdivision and resort development in multiple areas, and

the diversity of landowners along the

river corridors, the BLM's Idaho Falls

Field Office formed a partnership in 1998 with several nonprofit conservation groups; The

Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and the Teton Regional Land Trust to achieve common conservation goals. The nonprofit organizations collaborate as a team with the BLM to acquire key properties from willing landowners

to secure and preserve open space and public recreational access within the ACEC. Periodic partnership meetings are held to coordinate and prioritize river conservation efforts and leverage appropriated funds. The

project involves dedicated landowners, the strong support of the Idaho Congressional delegation, the cooperation

of nonprofit conservation partners as well as the Idaho Fish and Game Department and the Shoshone-Bannock

Tribes. Partnerships and community support have been key to the following successes:

• Between 1991-2005, the BLM received $17,643,965 in LWCF appropriations, (including $4,629,680 through reprogramming). To date BLM has purchased 16 conservation easements and 17 fee title properties for $17,526,647 (these properties were actually valued at $20,976,097). Partial donations by land owners and

nonprofit conservation partners (accounting for the $3,270,450 difference) have allowed the BLM to stretch LWCF appropriations.

• Thus far, the partnership has leveraged approximately $33 million from diverse funding sources including BLM LWCF appropriations, the Bonneville Power Administration wildlife mitigation fund, the National Resource Conservation Service’s Wetland Reserve and Farm / Ranchland Protection Programs, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and landowner donations.

• Currently BLM and their nonprofit partners are negotiating 2 conservation easement purchases and 1 fee title purchase, with a collective estimated value of $2 million. Twelve other landowners within the ACEC have

expressed their desire to conserve their river properties with conservation easements.

Partnerships, community and Congressional support have allowed BLM

to preserve the wild open space and recreational opportunities of the South Fork of the Snake River within the Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River ACEC-SRMA.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Land Acquisition

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec{-} Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 6,262 5,370 0 +830 6,200 +830 FTE 3 3 0 0 3 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Land Acquisition Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Land Acquisition Projects -887

• Blackfoot Challenge - Montana +1,000

• Additional Projects from efficiencies in Acquisition Mgmt +717 TOTAL, Program Changes 830 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Land Acquisition is $6,200,000 and 3 FTE, a net program increase

of $830,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Program Overview

The BLM’s Land Acquisition program promotes the improvement of land tenure distribution and

protects resources and property. The program preserves natural and cultural heritage resources, provides opportunities for environmentally responsible recreation, restores at-risk resources and maintains functioning ecosystems through land acquisitions. 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 are key to the BLM’s implementation of the goals of the land acquisition program. Funds for the Land Acquisition activity are derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF). 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 organizations. These partners, in compliance with approved agency land use plans, obtain options on properties or purchase properties offered for sale by 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. Section VI - Land Acquisition Page VI - 8
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

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. Fiscal Year 2007 Bureau of Land Management

Land and Water Conservation Fund Submissions

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

In 2007, the BLM is requesting funding for seven purchases in six States. These acquisitions would strengthen BLM’s 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 operation and maintenance costs associated with proposed 2007 LWCF

acquisitions in the aggregate are $78,500. The Land Acquisition program supports the Resource Protection and Serving Communities

mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan by sustaining biological communities on

public lands in a manner consistent with the laws and administrative procedures governing the use of water, and protecting lives, resources and property. Each mission goal of the Strategic Plan has several performance measures to gauge progress towards meeting mission goal accomplishments, including end outcome goals and measures, intermediate outcome goals and measures and primary outputs. A key Resource Protection intermediate outcome measure of performance for the Land Acquisition program is increasing the number of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation consistent with management documents and program objectives. A key Serving Communities intermediate outcome measure of performance for the Land Acquisition program is promoting respect for private property. 2006 Performance/Accomplishments

In 2006, significant planned accomplishments in the Land Acquisition program include the

following:

• The BLM will use a $647,000 appropriation to purchase a 662-acre inhoiding within the North Fork Owyhee National Wild and Scenic River in southeastern Oregon. The purchase

will place the last private riverfront parcel within the corridor into public ownership. The

North Fork of the Owyhee is noted for its stark landscape of soaring cliffs and pinnacles, geologic formations, wildlife habitat and expert (seasonal) kayaking opportunities. The

remote 9.6-mile North Fork of the Owyhee hosts approximately 3,000 annual visitors (recreational use is increasing despite the difficulty of access, extreme fluctuations in river levels, and an unpredictable, short timeframe of river flow high enough to support boating),

utilizing three commercial outfitters. The area includes some of the most intact sagebrushsteppe habitat in Oregon, and is home to sage grouse, ferruginous hawks, and redband

trout. The property was purchased by The Nature Conservancy in July 2004 and will be conveyed to the BLM in 2006 for public use.

• The BLM will use a $1,194,000 appropriation to purchase a 250-acre conservation easement (the first of multiple phases on a 1,000-acre property) and a 10-acre parcel in fee

within the Colorado River Special Recreation Management area in southeastern Utah. With

sheer monoliths of vivid red sandstone set against the crisp blue Utah sky and the turbulent flow of the Colorado River, 17-mile Westwater Canyon offers challenging rapids attracting approximately 10,000 rafters (private and outfitted) every year. The black, uplifted rocks

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

within the depths of Westwater Canyon represent the oldest (1.75 billion years old) exposed

geologic formations in eastern Utah. The complimentary 10-acre fee purchase would permit expansion of BLM’s Westwater campground, which serves as the boating “put-in” to Westwater Canyon. Campground expansion is essential to provide needed visitor services. Purchase of these properties and their phasing into public ownership are being facilitated by The Trust for Public Land. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the major accomplishments in the Land Acquisition program included the following:

• Purchase of a 1,936-acre inholding, valued at $2.4 million, within the Chain-of-Lakes

Recreation Management Area (RMA)/Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail project in western Montana. The purchase represents the first phase (43% of a 4,440-acre property)

of a multi-year phased acquisition of a single property. The project area derives its name

from a series of impounded reservoirs along a 60-mile stretch of the Missouri River, 20 miles east of Helena, and has the distinction of receiving the highest recreational use (increasing

at a rate of 7% per year) in Montana, exceeding 1,000,000 visitors in 2004. This riparian corridor provides habitat for big game species, waterfowl, and native and introduced

recreational fisheries, critically dependant on undeveloped shoreline to maintain healthy

populations. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has focused national attention to and has

initiated a habitat protection program within the Chain-of-Lakes RMA to protect a major elk migration corridor and associated critical winter range from subdivision and development. The Conservation Fund optioned the property from a highly motivated willing seller and conveyed the first phase of the property into public ownership in 2005.

• Purchase of a 6,420-acre inholding, valued at $2.7 million, within the Rio Grande National Wild and Scenic River corridor. The purchase completed the second phase of a two-phase

purchase in a wild and remote area of northern New Mexico. Ute Mountain, an extinct volcano, is the dominant feature of the 14,344-acre “landscape” property located just south

of the Colorado border along the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande flows south along the western edge of the property for five miles, cutting the nearly vertical Rio Grande Gorge

through the lava-capped plateau. This deep riparian canyon supports the second highest concentration of raptors in North America; the vast undeveloped abutting plain supports the prey base for this raptor population. The Trust for Public Land purchased the property in 2003 from a conservation-mined willing seller, conveying the 7,924-acre first phase, valued

at $3.3 million, into public ownership in 2004. The 6,420-acre second phase was conveyed

into public ownership in 2005.

• Purchase of three inholdings, totaling 2,002 acres and valued at $2.95 million, within the Lacks Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern in northern California. The purchase

protects seven miles of the Lacks Creek watershed, known for its cool waters supporting

populations of threatened Coho and Chinook salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout, and

large stands of old-growth Douglas-fir forest, providing habitat for spotted owl, marbled

murrelet, golden eagle and a variety of other wildlife species. Lacks Creek is the largest sub-basin in the Redwood National Park “Park Protection Zone,” a specially designated area

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of the upper watershed managed to protect downstream park resources. The Park has 9

been designated by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site and one of only 226

International Biosphere Sites worldwide. The purchase was leveraged by a 2,403-acre

donation, valued at $2.5 million, gifted to the public by Save-the-Redwoods League and Resources Legacy Fund Foundation. The purchase and the donation were conveyed into public ownership in 2005.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Land Acquisition Projects:

(each project is described in detail in the following pages)

Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern/

Special Recreation Management Area IDAHO

Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, and Madison Counties Congressional District 2 Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 6,567 17,526,647 Exchange 40 40,000

Donation N/A 3,270,450 Other 322 260,000

Partners 8,847 16,323,062 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 160 1,493,000 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 400 1,500.000 Pendinq Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 5,050 14,000,000

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/

Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Southeast Idaho, 20 miles northeast of Idaho Falls. Conserve and enhance significant scenic,

recreational, and wildlife resources within the Snake River corridors, predominately through the acquisition of conservation easements.

Multiple properties facing immediate threat from rural residential and resort development. Sustaining historic family farming/ranching operations is a priority. The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Teton Regional Land Trust. 'Includes fee and conservation easement interest Local county and municipal support, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Shoshone-Bannock

Tribe, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Henrys Fork Foundation. 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. Gliding through mountains, canyons, and meadows, and the vast farmlands of the Snake River plains; a 1980 U S. Fish and Wildlife Service evaluation rated this area the most valuable, biodiverse, and unique ecosystem in Idaho. 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, supports a Federally- endangered snail, 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 25 nesting territories), great blue heron (1 1 rookeries), and

the yellow-billed cuckoo. Diverse recreational opportunities account 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. 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 an effort to preserve

the unique values of this area. Estimated “start up” cost: $1 ,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $10,000

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Sandy River/Oregon National Historic Trail o

OREGON Clackamas and Multnomah Counties Congressional District 3, 5

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/

Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Northwest Oregon, 20 miles southeast of Portland, Preservation of the Sandy River gorge and

abutting Oregon National Historic Trail; providing for the protection of significant open space, scenic, recreation, fisheries, and wildlife values.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from commercial and rural residential development and subdivision, and

degrading land use practices. Western Rivers Conservancy.

I Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 2,234 8,460,000 Exchange 3,548 15,761,730

Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 1,500 6,660,115 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 535 1,592,000 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 200 750,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 1,150 6,300,000

•Includes fee and conservation easement interest Clackamas and Multnomah Counties, METRO (regional government body), Cities of Portland and

Sandy, State of Oregon, The Nature Conservancy, Portland General Electric (PGE), Northwest

Steelheaders, Oregon Trout, Sandy River Watershed Council, U.S. Forest Service. 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. Multiple listed salmon species,

including Lower Columbia Chinook and Chum salmon 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, wildlife viewing, nature study, 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 and shares a common boundary with the SalmonHuckleberry Wilderness, administered by the USFS. 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 and result in the eventual transfer of 1 ,272 acres of PGE lands within the Sandy River project area into Federal ownership. Estimated “start up" cost: $5,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $1,500

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

California Wilderness CALIFORNIA Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and

San Diego Counties Congressional Districts 21 , 22, 25, 41 , 45, 51,52

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/ Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Southern California.

Consolidate public ownership within designated wilderness units to preserve wilderness qualities, increase public recreation opportunities, and protect endangered species habitat. Hundreds of properties facing immediate

threat from commercial, industrial, rural residential and suburban development, and

unregulated OHV use.

Friends of the Desert Mountains, The

Nature Conservancy, Resources Legacy Fund Foundation.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 92,974 16,758,300 Exchange 35,936 8,107,000 Donation 74,857 13,578,692 Other 227 215,820

Partners 0 0 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Proposed for 2007 Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 1,250 500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 119,514 59,815,068

•Includes fee and conservation easement interest The Trust for Public Land, The Wilderness Society, Sierra Club, The Wildlands Conservancy,

California State Lands Commission, California Native Plants Society. 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 scattered 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. From a distance these desolate lands appear to only offer limited utility. 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 20+ million. The preservation of these areas in their natural

state satisfy a growing public demand for outdoor recreation, a respite from the pressure of an ever

increasing urban lifestyle, 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, many threatened and endangered, some Federally-listed; 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 Wilderness units are transected by the 2,638-mile Pacific Crest

National Scenic Trail, drawing short and long distance hikers from around the world. The Juan

Bautista de Anza and Old Spanish National Historic Trails cross 7 of the 69 Wilderness units. Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $35,000

Protect cultural and natural heritage resources.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area UTAH Grand County Congressional District 2

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/ Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Southeast Utah, 40 miles west of Grand

Junction, Colorado.

Significantly improve public recreational access, preserve stunning scenic values, and protect riparian/ wetland and

threatened and endangered species habitat along the Colorado River.

Multiple riverfront properties facing threats from gravel mining and rural residential development, are immediately available for easement and fee purchase. The Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, Utah Open Lands.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 159 110,300 Exchange 0 0

Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 500 1,194,000 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 250 500,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 1,350 2,750,000

‘Includes fee and conservation easement interest Grand County, City of Moab, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources,

Friends of Westwater Canyon, Utah Guides and Outfitters Association. The 17-mile “Westwater to Cisco” Westwater Canyon segment of the Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) includes the easternmost stretch of the Colorado River in Utah. It is a popular recreation area, only 40 minutes from Grand Junction. Westwater Canyon’s

classic desert scenery and challenging rapids attract approximately 10,000 annual rafters (private and outfitted). The black, uplifted rocks in Westwater Canyon represent the oldest (1 .75 billion years old) exposed geologic formations in eastern Utah. This remote, unspoiled area lies immediately east of Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area (NCA) and Black Ridge

Wilderness. The riparian corridor is under consideration for inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The BLM’s Westwater Ranger Station, a 2.5-acre landlocked parcel, serves as the entrance point to Westwater Canyon. Station campsites accommodate 3,300 campers per year and are quick to fill during the boating season. The parking area is utilized by both downstream Westwater Canyon

and upstream Colorado Canyons NCA boaters. Expansion of BLM’s Westwater Ranger Station onto adjacent property is essential to provide needed visitor services. Purchases would protect the riverfront from development and would resolve major access

problems, preserve scenic values and would protect critical habitat for the endangered Colorado

pikeminnow, razorback sucker, humpback chub and bonytail chub, four endangered species unique

to the Colorado River system. Bald eagles, a threatened species, nest and winter in the area.

Estimated “start up" cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications North Platte River Special Recreation Management Area WYOMING Natrona County Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/

Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Central Wyoming, up to 50 miles southwest

of Casper. improve public access, provide greater

recreation opportunities, increase day-use

options, and preserve riparian/ wetland and endangered species habitat within the North Platte River corridor.

Multiple riverfront properties facing threat from commercial and rural residential development and subdivision, and gravel mining, are immediately available. The Conservation Fund.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 350 1,163,000 Exchange 0 0 Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 838 2,000,000 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 158 700,000 Pendinq Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 2,000 16,000,000

‘Includes fee and conservation easement interest Natrona County, City of Casper, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Platte River Parkway Trust, Wyoming Fly Casters, North Platte Walleyes Unlimited. Weaving a fragile thread of green through the high plains of central Wyoming, the vegetative

corridor hugging the banks of the North Platte River represents the rarest of Western ecosystems,

only 1% of land in Wyoming constitutes riparian/wetland habitat. The 4,600-acre North Platte River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) includes a 45-

mile segment of the North Platte, between Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge (administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the City of Casper. While the flow of the North Platte is regulated, the river remains lightly impacted by agriculture, mining, and rural residential subdivision. Native cottonwood stands along the river are critical to a wintering bald eagle population. The Oregon,

California, Mormon Pioneer and Pony Express National Historic Trails, diverging from and

interpreted at Casper’s National Historic Trails Interpretive Center followed the natural contour of the North Platte River valley more than a century ago. An intermingled land ownership pattern along the North Platte stymies public access to and use of the river. Minutes away from and highly visible to Casper’s 50,000 residents, local outdoor

enthusiasts and area visitors are turning to the BLM to address their growing demand for recreational river access. The popularity of the Platte River Parkway, Casper’s highly successful urban “greenway” project initiated in 1982, and public fishing access easements purchased by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) along the North Platte are indicators of public use. The North Platte is regarded by the WGFD as a "Blue Ribbon/

Class I” trout fishery. Estimated “start up” cost: $45,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $12,000

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area O

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail MONTANA Broadwater and Lewis and Clark Counties Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/ Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Southwest Montana, south and east of Helena.

Acquisition of multiple parcels within the Chain of Lakes RMA. Includes properties

fronting the Missouri River, protecting the viewshed of the Lewis and Clark National

Historic Trail.

Multiple properties facing immediate threats from commercial and residential development, and degrading land use

practices. The Conservation Fund, Rocky Mountain

Elk Foundation, Montana Army National Guard.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 6,344 6,934,354 Exchange 1,673 2,590,063

Donation 1,274 1,695,078 Other 0 0

Partners 0 0 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 2,000 1 ,000,000 Pending Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 6,893 4,462,780

‘Includes fee and conservation easement interest Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MT Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Broadwater County, Prickly Pear Land Trust. The Chain-of-Lakes Recreation Management Area (RMA), derives its name from a senes of impounded reservoirs (Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Hotter) along this 80-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, growth has increased 7% 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 the Ward Ranch and McMasters acquisitions placed the entire eastern and much of the western shore of Hauser Lake

into public ownership, connecting the Missouri River to the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The Chain-of-Lakes RMA 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. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail follows the course of the Missouri River through the

area. Though impounded, remnant landscapes (including Crimson Bluffs, recently brought into public ownership) and 1804-1806 journal-entry sites remain.

Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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I

Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Blackfoot River Special Recreation Management Area MONTANA Missoula and Powell Counties Congressional District 1

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/ Supporters

Project Description

O&M Cost DOI Goal

Western Montana, 50 miles east of Missoula.

Protect exceptional biological diversity,

wildlife habitat and rural character from the impacts of rural residential subdivision.

Requested funding would contribute to ongoing phased acquisition of 24,100 acres

held/optioned by partner for potential conveyance to Federal agency. The Nature Conservancy.

Acquired to Date Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 6,626 8,722,000 Exchange 11,730 21,587,000

Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 94,600 51,000,000 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Proposed for 2007 Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 1,280 1 ,000,000 Pending Future Action

t Method Acres* 1 Cost ($) Purchase 29,900 I 22,400,000

'Includes fee and conservation easement interest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, MT Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Blackfoot Challenge, MT Land Reliance, Five Valleys Land Trust. The Blackfoot River watershed is celebrated nationally and treasured locally for its outstanding values - legendary fishing and floating, threatened and endangered species and big game habitat, unspoiled natural beauty and a rural lifestyle symbolic of values vanishing in the West. The

Blackfoot River watershed occupies a critical location in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, serving as the southern “bookend” for the Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation

Initiative. The watershed serves as a buffer and linkage zone for wildlife moving in and out of the Bob Marshall/Scapegoat Wilderness Complex, along the Continental Divide and between the Clark Fork River drainage and the Garnet Range. The Blackfoot system possesses exceptional wetland, riparian, grassland, and forestland vegetation associations. These ecosystems possess exceptional biodiversity and high scenic value. An active partnership with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working to restore

Bull trout (T&E listed species) habitat. An important factor in the Blackfoot’s diversity and rural character is that ownership remains relatively un-fragmented, with 60% in public ownership and the remaining 40% in primarily large working ranches or large timberland holdings. Fragmentation of

private land by subdivision and development is a primary threat to habitats and the social structure

in the watershed.

In recognition of the biological richness of the watershed, the Blackfoot Challenge, a non-profit collaborative organization of agencies, conservation groups, and private landowners, has worked to address the threats that could work to unravel its sustainability. Challenge partners have protected over 94,000 acres through fee title and conservation easement donations and acquisitions. BLM

acquisitions would work to preserve and enhance existing resources, public access and the character of the Blackfoot watershed.

Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual" maintenance: $5,000

Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard o

Area of Critical Environmental Concern CALIFORNIA Riverside County Congressional District 45

Location

Purpose

Purchase

Opportunities

Partners

Cooperators/

Supporters

Project Description

08. M Cost DOI Goal

Southern California, 10 miles northeast of Palm Springs. Protect key habitat areas and wildlife corridors to Joshua Tree National Park.

Project would meet BLM goals under the Endangered Species Act and the Natural Communities Conservation Program.

Participate in a multi-party purchase of the 8,880-acre $26,000,000 Joshua Hills parcel. Funding would partially repay a bridge loan from the City of Palm Desert.

State of California, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, Friends of the Desert Mountains.

Acquired to Date

j Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Exchange 0 0 Donation 0 0 Other 0 0

Partners 7,935 23,000,000 2006 Appropriation Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 0 0 Proposed for 2007

Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 75 250,000

! Pendinq Future Action Method Acres* Cost ($) Purchase 870 2,750,000

‘Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Riverside County, California Department of Fish and Game, California Department of Parks and

Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Center for Natural Lands Management. The 8,880-acre Joshua Hills property is the largest single ownership in the Coachella Valley targeted for conservation purposes. The property is positioned between the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park (managed by the National Park

Service), providing a critical linkage for wildlife movement, and protection of the fluvial sand

transport system and hydrological regime that are essential for dune communities in the Preserve. The location of the property also offers increased recreational opportunities and public access between the Preserve and the National Park. The lands proposed for acquisition by BLM are adjacent to the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Research Natural Area and Area of Critical Environmental Concern (RNA/ACEC). The ACEC is an integral component of the Preserve that was created as part of the Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The lands to be acquired are also identified as part of the Indio Hills/Joshua Tree National Park

Conservation Area Linkage in the draft Coachella Valley Multiple Species HCP. These lands

contain a unique diversity of vegetation including sonoran creosote bush scrub and Mojave mixed woody scrub. The area is also known to be habitat for the desert tortoise, listed under the Endangered Species Act. The $2,750,000 balance of funds necessary to meet the BLM’s $3,000,000 commitment is pending

current and future Congressional reprogramming.

Estimated “start up" cost: $20,000

Sustain biological communities.

Estimated “annual" maintenance: $10,000

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

LAND ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

DOI Strategic Goal: Serve Communities End Outcome Goal: Protect lives, resources, and property. Intermediate Outcome Goal 4: Promote respect for private property.

Intermediate Outcome

Measures:

Type

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan

2006

Pres Budget 2006

Revised 2007

Plan

Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Long- term

Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Longterm

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations

of Changes:

for change

from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and 2008 target revisions Increase the number and

acreage of land purchase

acquisitions to improve land tenure distribution (SP: Non-Key)

40,712 35,047 5,000 5,000

Primary Outputs funded

by this subactivity: Type

2004

Actual 2005

Final Plan

2006

Pres Budget 2006

Revised 2007

Plan

Change

from 2006

Revised

to 2007

Longterm Target

(2008) Pres Bud

Longterm

Target

(2008) Revised

Explanations

of Changes:

for change

from 2006 to 2007 and 2006 and

2008 target revisions Process Land Exchanges

(number).

80 80 80 75 Process Land

Purchase/Donation

(number).

48 101 80 75

'2006 Planned: Budget Justification represented the number of acres targeted for purchase based on the level of funding identified

in the President's Budget. The 2006 Planned: Revised Final target also includes properties targeted for purchase in 2006 with prior year unobligated funds. . *2007 Planned does not include properties targeted for purchase in 2007 with prior year unobligated funds.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Acquisition Management

Subactivity: Acquisition Management

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 2,958 2,266 +33 -732 1,567 -699 FTE 20 20 0 0 20 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Acquisition Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Reduction in Number of Parcels Acquired -732 TOTAL, Program Changes -732 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Acquisition Management is $1,567,000 and 20 FTE, a net program

decrease of $732,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Acquisition Management, (-$732,000) - The 2007 budget request is $1 ,567,000, a decrease of $732,000, which is due to the reduction of the number of land purchase proposals and fewer

parcels associated with each proposal, submitted in the President’s Budget. The BLM

anticipates completing approximately 35 fewer land purchases in 2007 from the LWCF account. The majority of anticipated 2007 purchase accomplishments will be funded through the use of pre-2006 unobligated balances. The Acquisition Management funds have been reduced to meet the support requirements of the proposed 2007 land acquisition program. Program Overview

The 2007 budget request is $1,567,000 and 20 FTE, a decrease of $732,000, which is due to the reduction of the Land Acquisition request. The lower Land Acquisition request will result in fewer parcels being purchased and a reduced need for funding. The Acquisition Management program funds the administrative costs necessary to acquire the

lands funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The funds are used to pay for processing the actions needed to complete land purchases, including costs associated with title research, appraisals, project planning, surveys, relocation, coordination with BLM multi-resource programs, and coordination with iocal governments and private parties.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications This program furthers the Serve Communities mission goai of the Department’s Strategic Plan, and the end outcome goal to protect lives, resources, and property. Each mission goal of the

Strategic Plan has several performance measures to gauge progress towards meeting mission

goal accomplishments, including end outcome goals and measures, intermediate outcome

goals and measures, and primary outputs. A key intermediate outcome measure of this goal is to improve land tenure distribution through acquisitions and exchanges. The Land Acquisition program funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund also supports the Resource

Protection mission goal of the Department’s 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.

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Land Acquisition Program - The BLM

closely monitors funds spent in both the Land Acquisition program, for the purchase of land and interest

in land, and the funds spent in the Acquisition Management program, for processing costs associated

with the purchase of land and interest in land Processing costs can vary widely for each purchase, from $50,000 to $250,000 in 2005, depending on the complexity of title searches and appraisals, the number

of parcels contained in each purchase, costs associated with the purchase of conservation easements, and other factors. Close communication with field offices and close monitoring of funds spent, allows the BLM to allocate the appropriate amount of funding to each office

2006 Program Performance Estimates

In 2006, BLM will continue to emphasize innovative acquisition strategies that meet BLM

management goals. Significant planned accomplishments in 2006 will include the fee or easement purchase of approximately 60 parcels, totaling 21,125 acres, valued at approximately $18,000,000. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, major accomplishments in the land acquisition program, supported by Acquisition Management funding, included

• The fee interest purchase of 66 parcels, totaling 15,942 acres, valued at $17,269,408.

• The easement interest purchase of 6 parcels, totaling 1 ,454 acres, valued at $5,886,222.

• Accepting fee interest donation of 33 parcels, totaling 14,907 acres, valued at $14,667,827. The Acquisition Management subactivity funded all processing costs for these transactions,

including labor and contract costs for appraisal and title services.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments

Subactivity: Exchange Equa ization Payments

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 493 0 0 0 0 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request is $0 and 0 FTE.

Equalization Payment ($0) - The number of land exchanges requiring equalization payments in 2007 is expected to be minimal. The BLM will not require land exchange equalization payment

funding in 2007. The BLM will fund exchange equalization payments with unobligated balances

in 2007 if the need arises. Program Overview

As fewer land exchanges are proposed and processed within Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) eligible project areas, the number of land exchanges requiring equalization payments is expected to decline, the BLM will not require land exchange equalization payment

funding in 2007.

• This program funds the equalization payments needed to finalize land exchanges. BLM

improves land tenure distribution by acquiring 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 BLM 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 land 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 is an “equalization” payment. This payment cannot exceed 25 percent of the difference between the values of the lands coming into Federal ownership and the lands leaving Federal ownership. This program furthers the Serve Communities mission goal of the Department’s Strategic Plan, and the end outcome goal to protect lives, resources, and property. Section VI - Land Acquisition Page VI - 24
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Land Acquisition

Subactivity: Emergencies and Inhoidings

Subactivity: Emergencies and inholdings

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) {+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 1,479 985 0 +15 1,000 +15 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Emergencies & Hardships Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Restoration to required Level of Funding +15 TOTAL, Program Changes +15 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Emergencies and Inholdings is $1,000,000, a net program

increase of $15,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Inholding Increase (+$15,000) - The BLM is experiencing an increasing number of landowners who desire to sell properties located within BLM-managed tracts of land in National Monuments

or other special areas. These landowners often hold small tracts and offer the tracts for sale to the BLM for a limited period. This level of funding will allow the BLM to purchase these small

tracts quickly. Program Overview

The Emergencies and Inholdings program enables the BLM to improve land tenure distribution and serve communities allowing the BLM to purchase properties which become available on

short notice and would not remain available unless immediate action is taken. The availability of funds for emergency and inholding purchases permits timely actions to alleviate hardships and

prevent adverse land use that may conflict with management objectives for adjacent public

lands. 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 for Federal

acquisition by local communities. The use of these funds is limited to purchasing land or

interest in land within or adjacent to Administratively or Congressionally designated boundaries

or areas that meet the intent of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications o The Emergencies and Inholdings program supports the Serving Communities mission goal from

the Department’s Strategic Plan. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM is experiencing an increasing number of landowners who desire to sell properties located within BLM-managed tracts of land in National Monuments or other special areas. These landowners often hold small tracts and offer the tracts for sale to the BLM for a limited period. The 2007 requested $15,000 increase will allow the BLM to purchase these small tracts

quickly. 2006 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM will continue to fund acquisitions of small tracts in 2006, if emergency situations arise where a landowner has a need to immediately sell properties 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.2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, an example of projects that were acquired using Emergencies and Inholding program

funds include:

• Purchase of 11 small inholdings (totaling 830 acres, valued at $398,500), from highly motivated willing sellers, within California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument. This majestic 250,000-acre grassland and scenic mountains preserve contains the last remaining undeveloped remnant of the San Joaquin Valley ecosystem. The vast landscape provides

critical contiguous habitat for one of the largest assemblages of threatened and endangered

species surviving on any public lands in the United States, including the blunt-nosed leopard

lizard, San Joaquin kit fox, and giant kangaroo rat. Soda Lake, a glistening bed of white salt

in the dry summer, is the largest alkali wetland remaining in Southern California, providing important habitat for migratory birds in winter. A spectacular section of the 800-mile long San Andreas Fault lies along the Monument's eastern boundary. The Monument’s natural

diversity and proximity to over 20 million people living in southern and central California

attracts over 75,000 visitors annually.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Land Acquisition Budget Schedules Budget Schedules

PROGRAM AND FINANCING (MILLION $)

Identification code:

1 4-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Land acquisition 26 8 7 0002 Acquisition management 3 3 2 1000 Total new obligations 29 11 9

2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 36 21 19 2200 New budget authority (gross) 11 9 9 2210

Resources available from recoveries of prior year obligations 3 0 0 2390

Total budgetary resources available for obligation 50 30 28 2395 Total new obligations -29 -11 -9 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 21 19 19

4020 New budget authority (gross), detail Discretionary Appropriation (special fund) 11 9 9 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 11 2 -3 7310 Total new obligations 29 11 9 7320 Total outlays (gross) -35 -16 -9 7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -3 0 0 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 2 -3 -3 8690

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new discretionary authority 5 2 2 8693 Outlays from discretionary balances . - 30 14 7 8700 Total outlays (gross) 35 16 9 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 11 9 9 9000 Outlays 35 16 9 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 3 0 0 Object Classification (O) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY mi

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 2 2 11 1251 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 Section VI- Land Acquisition Page VI - 27
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 1252 Other services 1 1 1 1320 Land and structures 25 7 6 9999 Total new obligations 29 11 9 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

1 4-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [Text] 4300 Discretionary, regular 11 9 9

Offsetting collections, Federal Sources [Text] 8800 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0

Outlays from new authority [Text] 9111 Discretionary, regular 5 2 2

Outlays from balances [Text] 9121 Discretionary, regular 30 14 7 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 9122 Discretionary, regular 0 14 3 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $) Identification code:

1 4-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 7 7 4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 2 2

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 2 2 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 14 8 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Discretionary, regular 0 14 3 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code:

1 4-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 23 23 23 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS (T)

Identification code: 14-503300-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of

Dollars (T) Budget year budgetary resources [14-5033] 0 0 8767

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Appropriati on: 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; [$110,070,000] $ 112,408,000, 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), ( Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 H.R. 2361).

Section VII -Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VII -
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Appropriation Language Citations

The Oregon and California Grant Lands Act of 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181) provides for conservation, management, permanent forest production, and sale of timber from Revested Oregon and California grant lands and Reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands located

in western Oregon. 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 1970. The Federal Land Policy and Management Act applies to all public lands that include the O&C grant lands by definition (§1 03(e)). 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. In addition, many

other Federal statutes regarding natural resource management and protection apply to the management of the O&C and CBWR grand lands in western Oregon. The Act of May 24, 1939 (53 Stat. 753), relates to the disposition of funds from the CBWR

grant lands located in western Oregon. The Timber Protection Act of 1922 (16 U.S.C. 594), provides for the protection of timber from

fire, disease, and insects. 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. Public Land Order 5490, dated February 12, 1975, reserved all public lands in and west of Range 8 East of the Willamette Meridian and all lands within that area which hereinafter become public lands for multiple use management, including sustained yield of forest resources

in connection with intermingled revested Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands and

reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Healthy Forest Restoration Act (P.L. 108-148)- authorizes the BLM and the U S. Forest Service to conduct hazardous fuel reduction projects on federal land in wildland-urban interface areas and on certain other federal lands using expedited procedures. Forest Counties Payments Committee Term Extension (P.L. 108-319) - extends the term of the advisory committee on the forest counties payments until September 30, 2007, to coincide

with the expiration date of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Land Conveyance to Douglas County, Oregon (P.L. 108-206) - authorized conveyance to Douglas County, Oregon, of approximately 68.8 acres of BLM- managed land in Douglas County in order to improve management of and recreational access to the Oregon Dunes

National Recreation Area. 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. 2004 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L. 108-108. 2005 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L. 108-447. 2006 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, P.L. 10.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 9

The Oregon and

California Grant Lands

Act of 1937 (43 U.S.C. 1181) The Act of May 24, 1939

(53 Stat. 753) 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)

Authorizations

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. 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.

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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) Comparison 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

by Activity/ Actual Enacted <+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Oregon and

California Grant Lands 966 107,497 972 108,451 -8 +1,506 +11 +2,451 975 112,408 +3 +3,957 [1,167]

Western Oregon

Construction and Acquisition 4 291 4 298 +0 6 +0 +0 4 304 0 +6 15]

Construction 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Acquisition 4 291 4 298 +0 +6

[5] +0 +0 4 304 0 +6

Western Oregon

T ransportation and Facilities Maintenance 97 10,619 103 10,742 -1 + 142 +0 -63 102 10.821 -1 +79 1121]

Operations 21 1,994 22 2,022 +0 +30 +0 +0 22 2,052 0 +30

[26]

Annual Maintenance 75 7,550 80 7,661 -1 +112 +0 -63 79 7,710 -1 +49 [95]

Deferred Maintenance 1 1,075 1 1,059 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 1,059 0 0

Western Oregon

Resources Management 810 88.775 850 95,270 -7 + 1,334 +11 +2,518 854 99.122 +4 + 3 852

[1,027]

Forest Management 255 23,893 268 27,118 -2 +410 +11 +2,850 277 30,378 +9 +3,260 [333]

Reforestation & Forest Development 194 24,474 201 24,421 -2 +307 +0 -121 199 24,607 -2 +186

[240]

Other Forest Resources 329 35,322 345 37,214 -3 +546 +0 -207 342 37,553 -3 +339 Section VII -Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VII 5
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[411]

Resource Management

Planning 32 5,086 36 6,517 +0 +71 [43]

+0 -4 36 6,584 0 +67

Western Oregon

Information &

Data Systems 12 2,151 12 2.141 +0 +24 [14]

+0 -4 12 2.161 0 +20

Information Systems

Operation &

Maintenance 12 2,151 12 2,141 +0 +24 OIL

+0 -4 12 2,161 0 +20

Jabs-in-the- Woods 43 5661 3 0 + o o 0 0 3 0 0 0 Bracketed numbers represent absorbed fixed costs.

JUSTIFICATION OF FIXED COST CHANGES

(dollars in thousands) 2006

Budget 2006Revised 2007 Change

2006 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2006 Budget +1,412 +1,391 Amount of pay raise absorbed 0 [512] 2006 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter +324 Amount of pay raise absorbed [139] 2007 Pay Raise +999 Amount of pay raise absorbed [427] These adjustments are for an additional amount needed in 2007 to fund the remaining 3-month portion of the estimated cost of the, on average, 3.1 percent pay increases effective in January 2006 and the

additional costs of funding for an estimated 2.2 percent January 2007 pay increase for GS-series employees and the associated pay rate changes made in other pay series.

2006

Budget 2006Revised 2007 Change

Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 765 754 +183 Amount of Employer Share of Health Benefits absorbed [89] This adjustment is for changes in the Federal government's share of the cost of health insurance coverage for Federal employees. The increase is estimated at 1 1 percent, the average increase for the past few years. Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [1,1671

Total Fixed Costs Funded +1,506

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 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 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. 11 81), 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 lands 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 additional funding has been requested

for or appropriated to the construction component of this account for the past several years. The most recent funding received was emergency supplemental funding for flood damage

repair work in 1996 and 1997. Major new construction projects are currently being 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 2,084,800 CBWR Lands 74,500

Public Domain Lands 239,500

Subtotal 2,397,800

U.S. Forest Service-managed Lands

Converted O&C Lands 462,700

Special O&C Lands 29,700

Subtotal 492,400

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications conditions on aquatic and fisheries resources, including salmon populations and other o

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 2007, the BLM plans to continue efforts on the revisions to the six western Oregon RMPs while at the same time continuing implementation of activities as outlined under 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 - The Jobs-in-the-Woods program was established 1995 as a temporary program to provide for displaced timber workers affected by the reduction of timber sales in the Pacific Northwest. Restoration activities and jobs are being funded

through Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act of 2000. Timber sale activity and late successional reserve thinnings are increasing local jobs as well. For these reasons, the Jobs-in-the-Woods program was eliminated in 2006.

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 2005, the BLM offered 198.2 million board feet for sale on these lands.

The Northwest Forest Plan

Since 1994, the BLM has implemented the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) 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. Note that the timber targets and

accomplishments displayed in the following table are for BLM-managed lands in both western Oregon and northern California, even

though timber activities in northern California are funded by other appropriations. The rest of this discussion will focus on the O&C

programs of western Oregon. A sustainable level of timber sales and other

forest products is an important goal of the NWFP.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The long-term timber target, or Allowable Sale Quantity, of the NWFP was set at 21 1 MMBF for BLM-managed lands in western Oregon (see table below). Shortly after the implementation of the NWFP, 211 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 NWFP greatly reduced the BLM’s ability to offer timber sales beginning in 1999 and

continuing to the present. An average of 64 MMBF (less than 30 percent of the ASQ) was

offered from 1999 to 2001. This reduction in timber sales offered was due to litigation on the NWFP. Following that, the ASQ was reduced from 211 MMBF to 203 MMBF for western Oregon. Between 2001 and 2005, the BLM has offered the following volume of ASQ and LSR

for sale (MMBF): O&C ASQ Volume Offered for Sale 2001-2005, 2006 estimated 2001 - 56.4 2002-162.5 2003 -162.7 2004- 140.0 2005- 198.2

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 The estimated output will be 218 MMBF for 2006 comprised of 162 MMBF of ASQ sales and 56 MMBF of Late-Successional Reserve sales in partial fulfillment of the Settlement Agreement

addressed below in this section. The estimated output for 2007 will be 243 MMBF comprised of 193 MMBF of ASQ sales and 50 MMBF of LSR sales, thereby increasing the fulfillment of the Settlement Agreement expectations. Oregon’s increased timber sale capability in 2006 is directed towards LSR commercial thinning. Two changes to the NWFP completed in 2004, Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements

(SEIS) on Survey and Manage and the Aquatic Conservation Strategy were expected to increase efficiencies by allowing the BLM to use a wider variety of silvicultural and harvest

prescriptions thereby enabling the BLM to produce the ASQ as outlined in the Northwest Forest

Plan. At the current time, litigation is preventing the BLM from capitalizing on the efficiencies gained from these Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). It is expected the litigation will conclude in 2006; the outcome is unknown.

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BLM NWFP Timber Targets (MMBF)

Year

Allowable Sale Quantity for 1997-2005 Volume Offered OR CA Total OR CA Total 1995 118 15 133 127.3 22.8 150.1 1996 180 2.5 182.5 189.7 5.8 195.5 1997 211 2.5 213.5 212.0 10.2 222.2 1998 211 2.5 213.5 257.5 0.4 257.9 1999 203 2.5 205.5 61.7 3.1 64.8 2000 203 2.5 205.5 69.2 0.7 69.9 2001 203 1.0 204 56.4 0.1 56.4 2002 203 1.0 204 162.5 0.4 162.5 2003 203 1.0 204 162.7 0.0 162.7 2004 203 1.0 204 140.0 0.1 140.1 2005 203 1.0 204 198.2 7.7 205.9 2006 est. 203 1.0 204 218.0 0.8 218.8 2007 est. 203 1.0 204 243.0 0.8 243.8

Note: Timber volumes are displayed for BLM-lands in California that are managed

under the NWFP, even though these activities are funded by other BLM

appropriations and not the O&C appropriation. *2007 volume estimate includes 193 MMBF ASQ set by the Northwest Forest Plan plus an additional 50 MMBF to partially meet the terms of the settlement agreement in the AFRC v. Clarke lawsuit. The NWFP promotes and protects old-growth dependent species, primarily with a system of Late Successional Reserves (LSR) that comprise 30 percent of BLM and U.S. Forest Service

forestlands in the region. These areas, in combination with the other land use 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. The BLM has been implementing recommendations from the LSR assessments,

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications including increasing the amount of thinning of younger stands to accelerate attainment of old- growth characteristics (also a requirement of the settlement agreement in AFRC et al. v. Clarke [BLM] lawsuit). Monitoring is an important component of the NWFP 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 NWFP

requirements for resource protection. Effectiveness monitoring evaluates whether a management action has achieved the desired goals designed by interagency teams of scientists

to meet the NWFP 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 NWFP 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 NWFP, timber sale activities continue to be subjected to significant administrative appeals and litigation. Responding to these actions has increased costs of all management activities under the NWFP. As a result, the Federal agencies have not yet 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. Settlement Agreement - In 2003, The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the

Interior, and the American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) and the Association of O&C

Counties agreed to settle a long standing lawsuit AFRC et al v. Clarke (BLM), which revolved around the alleged inappropriate application of reserves and wildlife viability standards to Oregon and California Railroad lands. The key points of the agreement are:

1 . The BLM will annually offer the full NWFP probable sale quantity of 203 MMBF for BLM

within the Matrix Land Use Allocation of the NWFP and 100 MMBF in the LSR land use

allocation of the NWFP, contingent on the availability of funding.

2. Contingent on funding, the BLM will revise its Resource Management Plans for its Coos

Bay, Eugene, Lakeview, Medford, Roseburg, and Salem Districts, by 2008, and will consider in such revisions an alternative which will not create any reserves on O&C

lands except as required to avoid jeopardy under the Endangered Species Act. All plan

revisions shall be consistent with the O&C Act as interpreted by the 9

th Circuit Court of Appeals. The intent in revising the plans is to meet the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and create more legally defensible plans that would support a sustained

offering of the new ASQ.

3. The BLM and USFS will propose research and demonstration projects and evaluate

alternative silvicultural practices in the three NWFP Adaptive Management Areas which were created in the NWFP to foster innovative methods for forest management,

community collaboration, and technical applications. One Adaptive Management Area

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will have a proposed project that tests the Multi-Resource Land Allocation Model, which 9

looks at the impacts of a light timber harvest (ail age thinning) instead of reserves. The BLM demonstrates its commitment to the Settlement Agreement with the 2005 funding, the 2006 funding increase request, and the proposed 2007 funding in the Forest Management,

Other Forest Resources Management, and Resource Management Planning programs. 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. Forest Service. Since 1998, the BLM has deposited the proceeds from timber sales of Section 2001 (k) of the 1995 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance and Rescissions Act

(P.L. 104-134), and corresponding replacement volumes, into the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund. Timber receipts in 2003 and 2004 were well below recent averages due to legal challenges to the NWFP. Resolution of these challenges should result in an increase in timber sale receipts, as demonstrated by the 2005 receipt level. TIMBER RECEIPTS FROM O&C and CBWR LANDS (Million $) 2003 2004 2005 2006 est. 2007 est. O&C Grant Lands

Regular Sales 4.7 10.8 10.0 16.1 28.7 Salvage Sales 4.4 4.3 3.1 3.0 4.0

Subtotal 9.1 15.1 13.1 19.1 32.7 CBWR Lands

Regular Sales 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.6 Salvage Sales 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.0 1.2 Subtotal 0.0 0.1 0.2 1.4 1.8 Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund

Regular Sales 2.4 6.1 9.3 9.0 7.5

Total Receipts 11.5 21.3 22.6 29.5 42.0 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 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.

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Deposits and Expenditures, Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund

($000) 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 3,070 45,503 5,270 41,016 2004 7,919 53,422 2,827 43,843 2005 8,880 62,302 2,908 46,751 2006 est. 8,000 70,302 5,512 52,263, 2007 est. 7,500 76,802 4,500 56,763

Significant progress has been made in western Oregon to address the recreation project backlog. By the close of 2006, the BLM will have completed $13.2 million in backlog maintenance work at 43 recreation sites. The principal focuses are maintenance of existing

facilities, critical safety needs, and meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For 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-theshelf’ in anticipation of being offered for sale. By the close of 2006, the BLM will have expended

$39.5 million from the Pipeline Fund and offered approximately 295 MMBF.

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

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

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In 2000, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act further modified these traditional county payments. This Act provided a payment formula based on the average

of the highest three county payments from 1986 through 1999. Payments for CBWR grant lands were 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 the county payment formula, the Act

provided that 80 to 85 percent of the payment

goes directly to the counties for uses similar to any other county funds. The remaining 15 to 20

percent of the payment amount is earmarked

for 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. BLM works collaboratively with the five western Oregon Resource Advisory Committees, which have reviewed over 600 projects and recommended 325 restoration projects for implementation, worth approximately $24.0

million. 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). The 2007 President’s Budget includes a legislative proposal that provides $800 million above

the current baseline for a five-year extension of forest county safety net payments. These

payments will be targeted to the most affected areas, capped, adjusted downward each year, and eventually phased out. To provide a funding basis to offset these payments, the Secretary

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 0 0 0 2002 108.7 1.0 109.7 2003 109.6 1.0 110.6 2004 110.9 1.0 111.9 2005 112.3 1.0 113.3 2006 114.9 1.0 115.9 2007 116.3 1.0 117.3

Notes: The payments for 2007 under SRSCSDA are estimated using the same inflation factor used for the 2006 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 are retained by BLM for county projects.

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of Agriculture would be authorized to dispose of certain lands identified in National Forest plans as suitable for exchange since they are isolated or inefficient to manage. The Budget’s

legislative proposal applies to both USDA and Department of the Interior lands. For

administrative convenience, however, the payments will be made by USDA on behalf of both agencies. Healthy Forests Initiative and Forest Management in Western Oregon

The President identified several areas that need to be addressed through implementation of his Healthy Forests initiative that should continue to be a focus in 2007. In addition to recognizing

that forests and rangelands in the west are threatened by deteriorating land heath, another key message was the promise to balance old growth protection and production of a dependable,

sustainable level of timber harvest in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

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Activity: Western Oregon Construction and

Acquisition

Subactivity: Western Oregon Acquisition 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) 291 298 +6 0 304 +6 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Acquisition is $304,000 and 4 FTE, the same

as the 2006 enacted level. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

Activity Description

Funding in this program is used to acquire and protect federal access rights to public lands in western Oregon. Primary objective for the O&C acquisition program is to provide legal access

to BLM timber sales. Access is the legal rights to cross non-federal land to reach public iands, and is obtained by the BLM through negotiated purchase of perpetual easements, but may also

include acquisition by fee purchase or condemnation. Acquisition funding is also used to acquire

lands or interests in lands needed for infrastructure development, including recreation sites, administrative sites, and transportation facilities. The Western Oregon Acquisition program supports the Department’s Strategic Plan by

providing for public recreation, management of resources to protect wildlife habitat and enhance

public benefit, and to protect private and public resources and property. The primary output funded by this program is the number of acquisitions of land or interest in land acquired (See “O&C Acquisition Management Performance Summary” at that end of this program discussion).

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Use of Cost and Performance Information in the O&C Acquisition Program

Cost management data is used annually to monitor trends in acquisition, accomplishments, and

unit costs. The use of this data has prompted a management decision to evaluate the concept

of consolidating the O&C acquisition program to improve processing efficiency for acquisitions

in western Oregon. Further monitoring of subactivity funding and zone utilization is planned. Program Overview

The majority of public lands administered by the BLM in western Oregon are intermingled with

private lands in a checkerboard pattern, which creates significant access needs for the BLM. It is estimated that there are nearly 5,000 separate tracts of land administered by the BLM in the O&C area which require some form of access for proper management and protection. Many of these tracts continue to lack access and are isolated from public use and enjoyment. Access to lands in the O&C area is fundamental to achieving full Resource Management Plan (RMP)

implementation and management objectives identified in the O&C Act and FLPMA. Current access issues identified by the BLM in western Oregon include -

• Increased harvest and reforestation costs for BLM timber sales. On a typical 3 MMBF

BLM timber sale, the lack of legal access to the sale could reduce timber values by as much as $ 750,000.

• Trespass by the public over non-federal lands to reach public lands designated for dispersed recreation use, including Off Highway Vehicles.

• Closure of historic access routes and privatization of public lands and resources by

adjacent landowners. Defense of historic access routes to public lands with the

adjoining private landowners is expensive but necessary. Funding for the O&C acquisition program supports the acquisition needs of BLM field operating

units, including access for forest treatments and timber sales, forest road and trail development, watershed and riparian restoration projects, and public access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and hiking. Access acquisition continues to be an important tool in the implementation of forest health and habitat restoration goals including:

. The Northwest Forest Plan

• Healthy Forests Initiative

• Fish and wildlife habitat restoration programs through state and local partnership efforts, such as the Governor of Oregon’s Coastal Salmon initiative

• Cooperative Watershed Agreements under “Wyden Amendment” authority

• Long-term monitoring for protection of species listed under the Endangered Species Act Land values in the Pacific Northwest continue to outpace the National average and inflation. Most access easements which are successfully acquired by the BLM in western Oregon require compensation in excess of the agency’s appraised value. The 2007, the proposed budget will only provide funding for the highest priority access needs. Expenditures include surveys, Section VII -Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VII - 17
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications appraisals, environmental and title clearance, and payment of just compensation to the landowner(s). Acquisitions are completed and entered as units of accomplishment upon the acceptance of title by the Department of Justice. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, the BLM plans to complete eleven (11) access acquisitions. Acquisition goals will include-

• Continued emphasis on securing legal access for BLM timber sale offerings;

. Implementation of RMP goals for recreational access.

• Management and protection of existing United States access rights. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, the BLM plans to complete ten (10) access acquisitions. Acquisition goals will include;

. Continued emphasis on securing legal access for BLM timber sale offerings;

• Implementation of dispersed recreation goals in current BLM western Oregon RMPs

• Management and protection of existing United States access rights 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, primary accomplishments in the O&C Acquisition program included:

• Completing the acquisition of seven (7) access easements;

• Providing access and management opportunity to nearly 1600 acres of BLMadministered lands;

• Enabling the BLM to successful meet the agency’s commitment for the annual timber

sale offering and future land management needs.

• Completed review and approved 121 ,046 acres for land disposals and conveyances

(excluding Alaska). SUCCESS STORY; The BLM is facing increased difficulties in the access acquisition program.

Private landowners are less inclined to grant legal access across their lands and management

decisions are deferred or modified where access cannot be secured. The subdivision of private land in the urban interface is also multiplying the effort and number of access negotiations required by the BLM to secure access. Despite these obstacles, the O&C acquisition program was successful as described above.

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O&C ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Land Conveyances: Increase

the acreage of approved land disposals and conveyances

completed (excluding Alaska)

(SP: Non-Key)

1,000,000 3,527,157 +2,527,157 0 -2,527,157 0 0

Process Land Acquisitions through Purchase/Donation (number)

11 7 -4 10 3 11 1

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Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and

Facilities Maintenance

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Operations $ 1,994 2,022 +30 0 2,052 +30

FTE 21 22 0 0 22 0 Annual

Maintenance $ 7,550 7,661 +112 -63 7,710 +49

FTE 75 80 -1 0 79 -1 Deferred Maintenance $ 1,075 1,059 0 0 1,059 0

FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Total Dollars $ 10,619 10,742 +142 -63 10,821 +79

FTE 97 103 -1 0 102 -1

Activity Description BLM facilities in western Oregon include administrative sites, large visitor centers, radio repeater buildings, restrooms, warehouses, storage structures, maintenance shops, greenhouses, recreation sites, as well as roads, and bridges. 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 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,

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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 200, 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 program. It is estimated that $660,000 from fee collections will be returned to these sites in 2006 to address critical maintenance needs.

• Transportation - The western Oregon transportation system consists of 18,000 miles of roads (3,000 miles of timber hauling roads involve reciprocal maintenance agreements with

private parties 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 Resource Management Plans. 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. Use of Performance and Cost Management Data Oregon and California Grant Lands Transportation and Facilities Maintenance Program BLM made extensive use of cost management data during the competitive sourcing study of the facilities and transportation maintenance programs in Oregon and Washington. The

completed competitive sourcing study was used and cost management data was integral in the development of the submittal for the Most Efficient Organization (MEO) and the government cost estimate. Savings in the range of 20% are anticipated as a result of the

study. The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal in the Department’s 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).

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Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and

Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Operations

Subactivity: Operations

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 1,994 2,022 +30 0 2,052 +30 FTE 21 22 0 0 22 0 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Operations is $2,052,000 and 22 FTE, the same as the 2006 enacted level. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program provides operational support for the maintenance of recreational facilities within the O&C lands of Oregon.

Operational activities include functional utilities (electricity, water and sewer), fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and pest control, grounds upkeep, and waste management,

including personnel to perform these activities. Fully operational, clean, and pleasant appearance of recreational facilities is important to the public. Developed recreation sites utilize hosts and volunteers to assist in fee collection, security, maintaining restrooms, trails, and campgrounds during high seasonal use periods (May - September). Recreational areas

(including dispersed) that are open year-around are maintained to a lesser degree during low use periods due to weather conditions (rain, wind, snow). The BLM manages 129 recreation sites in western Oregon, 11 of which participate in the Department’s Recreation Fee program. Operational maintenance is the responsibility of the new

maintenance organization (ie service provider) created as a result of the 2004 Competitive

Sourcing Streamlining (A-76) Study. The Letter of Obligation (LOO for the new maintenance

organization) states the costs and expectations for the 5-year period 2005-2010. Operational

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Strategic Plan by improving the quality experience and enjoyment of recreational 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

buildings and sites in fair or good condition (see the performance summary at that end of the Oregon and California Grant Lands (O&C) Deferred Maintenance program discussion). Dispersed recreation sites will provide improved opportunities for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

and other travel management considerations to generate a wider range of experiences for the

public. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007 significant program accomplishments within the Operations program will include:

• Meeting the operational needs for clean, quality recreational facilities that meet the expectations of a continually growing number of visitors. With the increase in gas prices people are traveling to local sites rather than out of state travel.

• Providing utilities, fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and pest control, grounds

upkeep, and sanitation-waste management for 129 recreation sites in western Oregon.

• Provide materials and supplies for the upkeep of 129 recreation facilities in western Oregon. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006 significant program accomplishments within the Operations program will include:

• Meeting the operational needs for clean, quality recreational facilities that meet the expectations of a continually growing number of visitors. With the increase in gas prices people are traveling to local sites rather than out of state travel.

• Providing utilities, fuel, janitorial services, window cleaning, rodent and pest control, grounds

upkeep, and sanitation-waste management for 129 recreation sites in western Oregon

(Includes 3 new sites). 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, BLM met the goals established for operational maintenance of recreational facilities. Examples of the major accomplishments in the Operations program for recreation sites in western Oregon include the following:

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• Potable water systems at several of the larger campgrounds and day use sites (Loon Lake,

Hyatt Lake, Susan Creek, Shotgun Creek, Whitaker Creek, Fisherman’s Bend, and

Wildwood) were maintained to provide safe drinking water and other potable water for personal facilities (restrooms w/showers and cooking needs). These facilities are used

frequently and are maintained daily to assure compliance with the Clean Water Act. Water

samples are taken in accordance with local and state standards. The public usage at these

high use recreation sites from June thru September is over 500,000 visitors. These sites maintain very high standards for cleanliness to the public using the facilities. The Bureau

has received many public comments complimenting our attention to detail and high standards for cleanliness of the facilities.

• The Operational maintenance program provided materials, supplies, and routine cleaning and garbage services to the 126 recreation sites operated by the BLM in western Oregon to accomplish their mission of keeping the sites clean and serviceable for public users.

• Grounds upkeep including lawn mowing, trail brushing, hazard tree removal, and pressure washing asphalt trails and wooden bridges provided a safe experience for users. Performance Overview - see the Activity Table at the end of this section that combines

performance for the Operations, Annual Maintenance, and Deferred Maintenance Subactivities.

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Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 7,550 7,661 +112 -63 7,710 +49 FTE 75 80 -1 0 79 -1 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Annual Maintenance Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -58

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -5 TOTAL, Program Changes -63 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Annual Maintenance is $7,710,000 and 79 FTE, a

net program decrease of $63,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$58,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$5,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Annual maintenance activities focus on facilities, access roads, and bridges that receive the

greatest public and commercial 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 consistent with management objectives in Resource Management Plans. There are approximately 7,000 miles of maintenance level 3, 4 & 5 roads in western Oregon that require

cyclic and preventative maintenance. Oregon plans to maintain 2,740 miles in 2006 with the

dollars allocated. It takes three years to complete one cycle of maintenance on the

transportation system used for public, commercial, and BLM administrative uses. The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal in the Department’s 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 program discussion).

2007 Program Performance Estimates

In 2007, 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 fair or good functioning condition. Annual maintenance

activities help maintain the BLM’s investment in roads, assure the roads function as designed, preserve public

safety, and minimize environmental impacts, especially for water quality and soil erosion.

In 2007, the BLM plans to perform routine maintenance work at nearly 190 administration and recreation sites that include 433,000 sq. ft. of buildings, 2800 miles of roads, and 200 miles of trail. The priority will be developed recreation sites, office buildings, and maintenance level 3, 4 & 5 roads providing access to recreation sites and BLM or private timber sales. A total of $127,000 will be

transferred from this activity to the Federal Highway Administration to inspect an estimated 143

bridges on BLM-administered roads. The loss of 1 FTE in 2007 will not affect performance because the “new” maintenance organization will have become more efficient.

In 2007, significant program accomplishments within the Operations program will include:

Roadside brushing and recreation

site mowing are typical annual maintenance activities.

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• Meeting the operational needs for clean, quality recreational facilities that meet the expectations of a continually growing number of visitors. With the increase in gas prices people are traveling to local sites rather than out of state travel. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, significant program accomplishments within the annual maintenance program will involve:

• Routine maintenance activities to 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.

• Maintenance of the facilities and transportation systems in western Oregon will be

completed to ensure conformance with the Northwest Forest Plan and its revisions; Resource Management Plans; the management of forest, fish and wildlife habitat; watershed restoration needs; and recreational use.

• Continued implementation of the new maintenance organization that includes new

operational structures, planning and tracking of accomplishments, and oversight to assure compliance with established work plans. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the maintenance organization met expectations in accomplishing the Annual Maintenance program for western Oregon which included:

• BLM road maintenance crews in western Oregon continued to provide the most efficient use

of available equipment and personnel in the annual maintenance of 2,600 miles of steep, narrow, gravel and paved roads that serve both public and commercial activities. Roads

were maintained in a manner that provided safe and efficient travel by the public, commercial users, and employees managing the public lands. Road surface maintenance

improved water quality for endangered fisheries in western Oregon by implementing measures to minimize sedimentation into streams adjacent to the road systems.

• The efficiency of BLM road crews has also been improved by partnering with road crews

from local county governments and the Forest Service. This enables necessary work to be

performed on a total road system basis irrespective of administrative jurisdiction.

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• Facility maintenance on all recreation and administrative sites was performed to standards o

that meet the Department’s objective of providing clean and safe facilities for a positive experience by the general public and Bureau employees. Comment cards received by the organization indicated that maintenance met or exceeded expectations.

• Condition assessments were completed on 81% of the administrative and recreational

facilities in western Oregon.

• Implementation and database development for tracking accomplishments in accordance

with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) by the Maintenance Organization (MO) for the maintenance of all facilities, including transportation within the requirements of the A-76

Competitive Sourcing initiative. Performance Overview - see the Activity Table at the end of this section that combines

performance for the Operations, Annual Maintenance, and Deferred Maintenance Subactivities.

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Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 1,075 1,059 0 0 1,059 0 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0 Justification of program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for the Western Oregon Deferred Maintenance program is $1,059,000 and 1 FTE, the same as the 2006 enacted level. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

This program is restricted to Western Oregon BLM lands that are managed primarily for forestry, recreation and resources. The program prioritizes and directs funding to backlog maintenance

not addressed by annual efforts. This is being identified through condition assessments and the use of facility condition indexing (FCI). The program systematically funds the highest priority needs identified by the field offices based on the ranking criteria of the Bureau’s Five-Year

Capital Improvement and Deferred Maintenance Plan and the judgment of the BLM Engineering

Advisory Team. The Plan directs funding first to the work deemed critical health and safety, followed by resource protection maintenance projects. Maintenance that is solely missionrelated is a lower priority. In order to allocate funding equitably, the process will be supported

using an Asset Priority Index in conjunction with the FCI in addition to procedures focusing on

life-cycle operation and maintenance costs. The program supports emphasis areas as it funds repairs to the transportation network and

recreation sites throughout Western Oregon. The road system is critical not only for forest management access, but for current biomass operations and potential coal-bed methane

development currently being explored as contributions to the domestic energy supply. Dispersed recreation not only requires a maintained transportation system, but the water and

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of roadway creek crossings that also benefit fisheries, as well as the maintenance of cultural resource sites. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The highest ranking projects are summarized: A

collapsing culvert on the Coos Bay District would be

replaced with a bridge to benefit an important fisheries

tributary. The Shotgun Recreation Site would receive funding to maintain and repair an aging wastewater

treatment system. 2006 Planned Program Performance

Over a half million dollars will be used to maintain

deteriorated portions of the extensive bituminous surface

road system in the Coos Bay District. Just under $500,000 will be used for maintenance activities in the Roseburg District: Cow Creek Back Country Byway striping: roadside vegetation control; and

North Bank Habitat Ranch road maintenance

Lack of adequate annual maintenance caused a culvert to become plugged

resulting in the failure of the roadside fill

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

The program funded road maintenance activities for the Alsea Back Country Byway in the Salem District. Surface repair and maintenance seal coating of the McGowan/Shotgun road system in the Eugene District was also funded. Bridge approaches needing maintenance within the Roseburg District were also paid for by this program. O&C TRANSPORTATION & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Buildings (e g., administrative, employee housing) in fair to good condition as measured

by the Facilities Condition Index (SP: SIM. 1.02.002)

Pending

from MRPS

no data

reported NA 0.071 NA 0.071 0.000

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Other facilities, including

roads, dams (non-BOR), trails, and bridges (non-BIA) are in fair to good condition as measured by a Facilities Condition Index (SP:

SIM. 1.02.003)

Pending

from MRPS

no data

reported NA 0.165 NA 0.165 0.000

Facility Compliance. Increase

percent of BLM organizational

units rated in good Safety,

Health, and Environmental

condition (CASHE) (Bureau

Goal).

82% 78%

94/120 -4% 79% +1.0% 80% +1.0%

Recreation Site (Bldg) Annual

Maintenance (sq. ft.) 33 38 +5 144,689 *** 144,689 0

Trail Annual Maintenance

(miles). 37 37 0 41 +4 41 Bridge Annual Maintenance

(#sites). 273 273 0 140 -133 140 0

Bridge Deferred Maint. (#

sites). 3 4 +1 1 -3 1 0

Administrative Site (Bldg) Annual Maintenance (sq. ft ). 67 67 0 288,492 *** 288,492 0

Administrative Site (Bldg) Deferred Maintenance (sq. ft.). 2 2 0 800 *+* 800 Road Annual Maint. (lane

miles). 2,589 2,589 0 4,263

trim 4,263 0 Road Deferred Maint. (lane

miles). 56 256 +200 300 300

Recreation Site Non-Building Annual Maintenance (# sites). N/A**" N/A

50 50 50 0

Administrative Site NonBuilding Annual Maintenance

(# sites). N/A**" N/A**” 20 20 20 0

* All program elements beginning with an “H” were deleted in 2005 and replaced with an “I" program element

** Numbers identified in the 2006 Enacted column were not identified in the 2006 Budget Justifications

*** in 2006, the measurements of the program elements changed from each site to square feet for buildings

(1A, IN and IM), and from miles to lane miles for roads (IP). **** N/A means program element was not valid in 2005

Buildings and other facilities reported in the Strategic Plan Performance Measures use a Facilities Condition Index for reporting. FCI = Cost of maintenance and repair deficiencies

' Current replacement value of the facility(s)

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Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

Forest Management $ 23,893 27,118 +410 +2,850 30,378 +3,260

FTE 255 268 -2 +11 277 +9

Reforestation &

Forest Development $ 24,474 24,421 +307 -121 24,607 +186

FTE 194 201 -2 0 199 -2 Other Forest Resources $ 35,322 37,214 +546 -207 37,553 +339

FTE 329 345 -3 0 342 -3 Resource Management

Planning $ 5,086 6,517 +71 -4 6,584 +67

FTE 32 36 0 0 36 0

Total Dollars $ 88,775 95,270 +1,334 +2,518 99,122 +3,852

FTE 810 850 -7 +11 854 +4 Activity Description

The Western Oregon Resources Management 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 (NWFP) 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. This budget request reflects a number of proposed administrative initiatives that would expedite

forest restoration projects. The budget will provide adequate funding for the BLM to maintain

the commitment of the NWFP to produce 203 MMBF plus an additional 40 MMBF to partially meet the terms of the settlement agreement in the AFRC v. Clarke lawsuit. The Western Oregon Resources Management program supports the Resource Use mission goal of the Department’s 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.

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Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Western Oregon Forest Management

Subactivity: Western Oregon : orest Management

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

23,893 25527,118 268 +410

-2 +2,850

+11

30,378 277

+3,260+9 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Forest Management

Request Component

Program Changes

• Forest Management

• Information Technology Reduction

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction TOTAL, Program Changes

Amount FTE

+3,000 +11

-132

-18 +2,850 +11 Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Forest Management program is $30,378,000 and 277 FTE, a net program increase of $2,850,000 and 11 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. Forest Management (+$3,000,000) - The proposed program funding increase of $3.0 million in 2007 will support both in-house and contracted efforts resulting in an additional offering for sale

of 20 million board feet (MMBF) annually in 2008 and beyond. A portion of the $3.0 million will be used to bring 2007 timber sales into compliance with a January 2006 court ruling in Northwest Ecosystem Alliance et al v. Mark E. Rey et al. The $3.0 million will bring the total volume offered to 263 MMBF in 2008 and 2009. The increased funding also supports the American Forest Resource Council et. al. versus Clarke Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement). The majority of the increase will support increased Allowable Sale Quantity (ASQ)

and Late Successional Reserve (LSR) thinning treatments made possible by increased

efficiencies. Also an additional 1 ,400 acres will be treated in 2008 and beyond as commercial

sales are harvested and Stewardship contracts are implemented. The one to three year period between funding and actual performance is necessary for planning and analyzing projects, and preparing and implementing timber sales and other contracts. The

cost, timing, and complexity of preparing timber sales are affected by pending and existing court

rulings pertaining to the Northwest Forest Plan. The associated increase in performance will

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specialists to prepare and implement timber sales and stewardship procurement contracts. Many of the BLM foresters and forest technicians also provide expertise to the hazardous fuels reduction program and the maintenance of this workforce is important to both programs.

In the long term, the output goal for the O&C forestry program is 303 MMBF of wood products comprised of

• 203 MMBF, the ASQ under the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP);

• 100 MMBF of LSR thinning sales, in fulfillment of the 2003 Settlement Agreement. These

activities accelerate attainment of late-successional forest characteristics to improve wildlife habitat, especially for the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet. Information Technology Program Efficiencies - (-$132,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$18,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table

Total Performance Chanae +25 MMBF Commercial Timber Offered for Sale +1,400 acres Manage as Forest and Woodland Commercial Sale A B C D=B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2006 to 2007

Measure

2006 Enacted Performance

2007 Base

Performance

2007 Impact of Program Change

on

Performance

2007 Budget

Request

Performance

Out-year Impact of 2007Program Change on

Performance

Commercial Timber Offered MMBF 218 218 +25 243 +20

Administrative cost per thousand

board ft. of timber

offered for sale $125 $125 0 $125 0 Manage Forest- Woodland Comm.

Sales (acres) 2,700 5,000 0 5,000 +1,400

Column B The performance level BLM expects to achieve absent the program change (i.e . at the 2006 request level plus/minus funded fixed cost/related changes}; this would reflect, for example, the impact of prior year funding changes, management

efficiencies absorption of fixed costs, and trend impacts Column E: The out-year impact is the change in performance level expected in 2008 and Beyond of ONLY the requested program

budget change, it does not include the impact of receiving these funds again in a subsequent out-year

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Timber harvest is a primary goal of the O&C Act of 1937, which directs, among other goals, that O&C lands be managed for permanent forest production. The Western Oregon Forest Management program provides the expertise and support required to manage the 2.4 million acres of BLM forestlands in western Oregon.

Additional support is provided by two permanent operating funds, the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund, and the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund. The O&C appropriation is discussed in this chapter and the two operating funds are discussed in the Collections and Permanent Operating Funds Section of the Budget Justification.

Volume of Timber Offered/Proposed 1999-2008

Year

Enacted/Proposed Budget

1999-2007 ($000)

35,000 „ 30,000- |

25,000 a

* 20,000

Js 15,000 o 10,000 ° 5,000

Year

The primary emphasis of the program is to provide scientifically sound and environmentally

responsible commercial timber production and forest health and habitat restoration treatments in compliance with the NWFP. The NWFP requires that LSRs are to be managed to protect and enhance conditions of late-successional and old-growth forest ecosystems. These ecosystems

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. Many of the BLM LSR projects result in the harvest of commercial sized timber as a by-product of the restoration treatments. Legal challenges relating to the Endangered Species Act are expected and implementation of the NWFP will continue to have impacts to sale offerings. Other program priorities include supporting progress on the Western Oregon Resource Management Plan revisions, implementation of stewardship contracts, and offering forest biomass for the production of bio-energy in support of the national energy policy. Management

of the BLM’s reciprocal right-of-way agreement program in western Oregon will also continue as

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securing needed access to the O&C lands.

The focus of the program is to design, prepare, and

administer timber sales, a process which typically takes from

three to five years. Interdisciplinary teams representing a

variety of resource values plan timber sales and prepare the environmental assessments required under the National Environmental Policy Act. Biological assessments are prepared and submitted to the federal regulatory agencies to meet consultation requirements of the Endangered Species

Act. Access to the sale areas are also evaluated and legal

rights secured, if needed. The tract is then laid out on-the- ground (including tree and boundary marking, and road

design) with the timber volumes and values established. Next the contract is written and the timber is offered for sale.

Finally, harvest operations by the purchaser occur under the

administration of a field manager through the contract

inspector. The long-term goals of the program are to continue to ramp- up to full accomplishment of the requirements stated in the Settlement Agreement. Under the agreement, BLM

committed to offering 203 MMBF of timber for harvest from commercial forest lands (“matrix” lands) and an additional 100 MMBF of timber as a by-product of LSR habitat restoration thinning sales, contingent on

funding. The program also supports activities that contribute to meeting the objectives of the Healthy Forests Initiative, Tribal Forest Protection Act, and Healthy Forests Restoration Act. Forest Management supports the BLM’s lands and realty programs in the O&C area, including the administration of logging road right-of-way permits and agreements, communication site management, land sales and exchanges, and realty compliance inspection and trespass abatement. The Forest Management program supports the Resource Use, Resource Protection, and

Serving Communities mission goals of the Department’s Strategic Plan by managing forest products to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use and ensure optimal value. Key

measures of performance include increasing the number of forest restoration projects implemented within the O&C area. Forest health is improved through thinning for growth enhancement, fuels and hazard reduction, and habitat restoration.

All forest management activities incorporate practices that recognize multiple resource values. These values include:

• Protection of habitat for plants and animals (including Federally listed threatened and

endangered species);

Logging using overhead cables during

winter reduces impacts to soil and

vegetation.

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• Improvement of fish habitat for both resident and anadromous fish; • Compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations to protect soil, water and air quality; and

• Monitoring of ecological impacts and resource trends to determine effectiveness of management practices. Workloads associated with completion of administrative remedies (protest and appeal of agency

actions) and litigation, both against the Bureau and Federal regulatory agencies that review Bureau activities, remain as significant challenges to program performance. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The focus of the O&C Forest Management program in 2007 will continue to be achieving the commitments of the Settlement Agreement as well as bringing timber sales into compliance with the January, 2006 court order in Northwest Ecosystem Alliance

et al v. Mark E. Rey et al. In 2007, the BLM plans to:

• Offer 1 93 MMBF of timber sales on matrix lands;

• Offer 50 MMBF of LSR thinning from 4,000 acres of forest health and habitat restoration.

• Inventory 5,000 acres of Forest/Woodland vegetation.

• Manage 5,000 acres of Forest and Woodland commercial

sales. These activities contribute to the Resource Use, Resource

Protection, and Serving Communities mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan. Sawyer cutting log to length for 2006 Planned Program Performance hauling to tog deck - saiem District, OR.

In 2006, the BLM intends to:

• Offer 162 MMBF of timber sales on matrix lands.

• Offer 56 MMBF of timber sales through LSR thinning.

• Collect $29.5 million in revenue from timber sales offered in previous years.

• Harvest 160 MMBF of volume from approximately 2,700 acres of commercial sales and

5,100 acres of forest health and habitat restoration sales.

• Inventory 4,980 acres of forest and woodlands. This is 64,020 acres less than the 69,000

acres shown in the 2006 Justification. The shortfall will be inventoried utilizing Resource Management Planning dollars.

• Process 66 O&C logging road right-of-way actions, including grants, amendments, and

assignments.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

• Conduct 441 realty compliance inspections. o

• Revise existing environmental documents to address the National Environmental Policy Act

deficiencies identified by the Court in the Survey and Manage litigation. 2005 Program Performance

Accomplishments

2005 was the first year of tracking accomplishments in fulfillment of the requirements of the Settlement Agreement with the American Forest Resource Council. Results:

• 198.2 MMBF of timber was offered for sale in 2005 comprised of 162.6 MMBF of ASQ sales and 35.6 MMBF of LSR sales.

• 141.1 MMBF of volume was harvested from

prior year’s sales.

• This harvest volume was comprised of 5,846

acres of commercial saies and 4,191 acres of forest health and habitat restoration sales.

• 4,759 acres of forest and woodland

vegetation was inventoried of the 69,000 acres planned for inventory. The remaining acre workload was funded (and completed) by Resource Management Planning (6350) dollars because the data from the extensive Current Vegetation Survey inventory supported the

planning effort. The reprogrammed Forest Management dollars supported the timber offered accomplishment, helping to exceed that target. Two major plan amendments to the NWFP, completed in 2004, were challenged by litigation in 2005. Significant agency resources have been committed to responding to this litigation. The

outcome of the litigation is pending.

Skidder-track hoe loading cut logs - Oregon.

Success Story - In 2005, the timber offered target of 185 MMBF was exceeded by offering 198.2 MMBF This accelerated the fulfillment of the attainment of the Settlement Agreement

objectives This heightened performance had to overcome the adversity of several legal opinions that resulted in the need to rework environmental analyses and Endangered Species

Act consultation This additional work led to the dismissal of this litigation in District Court.

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O&C FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Percent of allowable sale

quantity offered per the Pacific Northwest Forest Plan. (O&C

lands only). (Bureau Goal)

80%*

163/203 80%

162/203 0% 80%

162/203 0% 95%

193/203 +15%

Commercial Timber Offered - Volume of timber offered for sale (O&C lands only) (SP: UEM.4.001) 185 MMBF 198 MMBF 13 MMBF 218 MMBF 22 MMBF 243 MMBF 23 MMBF

Administrative cost per thousand board feet of timber

offered for sale (SP: UEM.4.004) (O&C lands only) $125 $105 -20 $125 +20 $125 0

Inventory Forest/Woodland

Vegetation (acres)**. 69,000 4,759 -64,241 69,000 64,241 5,000 -64,000

Manage Forest and Woodland

Commercial Sales (acres). 2,700 5,846 3,346 2,700 -3,146 5,000 2,300

Restore Forest and Woodlands through sales

(acres). 5,100 4,191 -809 5,100 909 4,000 -1,100

*The 2005 Planned volume of 91% in the 2006 Budget Justification was incorrectly calculated based on the total ASQ and LSR

planned volume of 185 MMBF (185/203=91%). It should have been based on the ASQ only of 163 MMBF. The correct percent would be 80% (163/203) that is reflected in the table. **0&C timber inventory has two components: (1) Routine stand exams for timber sale planning that runs about 5,000 acres per

year; and (2) Current Vegetation Survey (CVS) plot remeasurement (extensive forest inventory) that occurs every three years with accomplishments lapsing over into the next FY. This is the reason for the fluctuation of inventory acres from year to year.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 24,474 24,421 +307 -121 24,607 +186 FTE 194 201 -2 0 199 -2 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Reforestation & Forest Development

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -119

• Washington Oversight/Admin Support Reduction -2 TOTAL, Program Changes -121 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development is $24,607,000 and 199 FTE, a net program decrease of $121,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$119,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$2,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The Reforestation and Forest Development subactivity sustains forest management and forest restoration through silvicultural treatments to achieve healthy and productive watersheds. These

treatments directly contribute to attainment of goals and objectives of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) and the Western Oregon Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to restore and maintain

forests and woodlands. The four major priorities of forest development work include:

• reforestation and stand maintenance/protection of healthy young stands;

• growth and value enhancement management of vegetation for desired habitat conditions

(i.e. wildlife and riparian management for fish and water quality) and sustainable timber

production;

. forest monitoring;

• non-native and noxious weed management.

Before restoration showing dense, overgrown

vegetation with trees susceptible to fire and

disease.

After restoration (not exactly the same location) showing reduced fuel loading with selected

trees able to grow with less competition. A decrease in regeneration harvest acres over the past decade has resulted in decreased need

for site preparation, tree planting, and young plantation maintenance. This shift has allowed an

increase in needed forest growth and value enhancement work such as pre-commercial thinning and pruning. There has also been increased support to both planning and implementation of forest restoration activities in Late Successiona! Reserves. The forest development program

also supports the long term Density Management Study (DMS). Established in 1994, the DMS

is an interagency partnership designed to develop and test options for young stand management to meet Northwest Forest Plan objectives in western Oregon. Partners include BLM, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University (OSU), the U.S. Forest

Service Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNW), and the U.S. Forest Service. Preliminary

results are providing a basis for monitoring and adaptive management in young forests of the

Pacific Northwest, utilizing peer-reviewed science and formal publications.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Forest development treatments will continue to directly contribute to attainment of goals and

objectives of the NWFP and the Western Oregon Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to restore and maintain forests and woodlands. The 2007 emphasis areas include fulfilling the commitments of the NWFP and existing RMPs to maintain the current trend of Allowable Sale Quantity (ASQ) accomplishment using primarily thinning harvest methods and increasing work in the reserve land use allocation. Forest stands will be monitored and treated to provide desired forest and timber products, as

follows:

• Treating 19,800 acres of young forest (Commercial Forest and Woodland Management)

to assure adequate reforestation and maintenance of growing conditions that increase growth rates of young trees.

• 7,200 acres of forest and woodland restoration treatments will be conducted to restore

forest lands and develop desired types of vegetation habitat principally in late- successional forest and riparian areas.

• 54,200 acres of monitoring and adaptive management assessments will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of forest management treatments in achieving multiple resource goals such as increased growth, improved forest health, and improving habitat

conditions.

• 15,750 acres of non-native invasive weed and disease inventory, treatment and

evaluation.

• 78,000 acres of Inventory to quantify the spatial distribution, composition, and rates of change of forest conditions to support development of management prescriptions.

• 5,500 acres of density management. 2006 Planned Program Performance

Adaptive management, landscape-level perspective and collaboration will continue to be the key

to successful projects that integrate forest development, timber management, fuels management and wildlife habitat objectives in 2006. Continued support in the planning and

implementation of density management in Late Successional Reserves is also anticipated. Planned work accomplishments for 2006 are reviewed against a priority matrix to assure that the highest priority work, with the greatest return over the long run, are funded first. Projected work for 2006 includes:

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

• Treating 19,800 acres of young forest (Commercial Forest and Woodland Management) to assure adequate reforestation and maintenance of growing conditions that increase growth

rates of young trees.

• 7,500 acres of forest and woodland restoration treatments will be conducted to restore forest lands and develop desired types of vegetation habitat principally in late-successional forest and riparian areas.

• 54,140 acres of monitoring and adaptive management assessments will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of forest management treatments in achieving multiple resource

goals such as increased growth, improved forest health, and improving habitat conditions.

• 15,500 acres of non-native invasive weed and disease inventory, treatment, and evaluation.

• 67,820 acres of inventory to quantify the spatial distribution, composition, and rates of change pf forest conditions to support development of management prescriptions.

• 5,700 acres of density management. SUCCESS STORY: The BLM forest development program supports the long term Density Management Study (DMS). Established in 1994, the DMS is an interagency partnership designed to develop and test options for young stand management to meet Northwest Forest Plan objectives in western Oregon. Partners include BLM, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon State University (OSU), the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNW), and Region Six of the U.S. Forest Service. Each of these partners provides strategic and funding advice to the DMS. The DMS demonstrates and evaluates different approaches to managing 40-70-year-old forest stands on low elevation sites in western Oregon to produce and

maintain late-successional characteristics Preliminary results stimulate interactions and dialog among resource managers, scientists, and citizens and provide peer reviewed science which

allows the management agencies to apply adaptive management based on the best available science. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, major program accomplishments included:

• 18,513 acres of silvicultural treatments (Commercial Forest and Woodland Management)

were conducted to accomplish reforestation of harvest acres or to maintain or enhance

forest growth rates.

• 8,310 acres of forest and woodland restoration treatments were conducted to restore forest lands and develop desired types of vegetation habitat principally in late-successional forest and riparian areas. Section VII -Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VII - 43
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• 67,950 acres of monitoring and adaptive management assessments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of forest management treatments in achieving multiple resource

goals such as increased growth, improved forest health, and improving habitat conditions.

• 45,690 total acres of non-native invasive weed and disease inventory (41,979 acres), treatment (2,303 acres) and evaluation (1,408 acres) were conducted to maintain forest health and vegetation inventories

• 78,393 acres of inventory, including field reconnaissance for insect & disease occurrence,

installation of field plots for determining forest conditions, and measurement of existing forest data necessary to plan and implement forest growth enhancement and forest health

activities.

• 6,390 acres of density management and 450 acres of fuel reduction. Performance Overview - The program has selected the following two measures as the most

significant to the program. Monitoring, to see how successful treatments are, and inventory work for non-native invasive weeds will continue but will not be the main focus of the program.

O & C Reforestation and Forest Development Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management

Treatments (acres) 17,823 18,513 690 19,800 1,287 19,800 0

Forest and Woodland

Restoration Treatments

(acres) 7,827 8,310 483 7.500 -810 7,200 -300

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Other Forest Resources Management

Subactivity: Other Forest Resource Management

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/ -) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

$(000) FTE

35,322 329

37,214 345 +546

-3 -207

0 37,553 342 +339

-3 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Other Forest Resource Management

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -189

• Washington Oversiqht/Admin Support Reduction -18 TOTAL, Program Changes -207 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Other Forest Resource Management is $37,553,000 and 342 FTE, a net program decrease of $207,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$189,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that will eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$18,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The Other Forest Resource Management program includes funding for four programs in Western Oregon: Rangeland Management; Recreation Management, Soil, Water and Air Management, and Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management. The program includes a variety of resource functions, including rangeland management;

watershed analysis, special status species program, monitoring and adaptive management, all of which are critical to the balanced implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP), the American Forest Resource Council et. al. versus Clarke Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement), Healthy Forests Initiative (HFI) and resource management plans. Rangeland Management

The Rangeland program consists of 95 grazing allotments (52 active and 43 vacant) covering about 352,000 acres of the Medford District, and 11 allotments covering about 14,400 acres in the Klamath Resource Area, Lakeview District. Nine allotments in the Medford District, that provide 2,714 Animal Unit Months (AUM’s) of forage, are partially or completely within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM). The BLM’s focus in 2007 will be dedicated to completing the CSNM Livestock Impact Study. The studies purpose is to “...study the impacts of livestock grazing on the objects of biological interest in the monument with specific attention to sustaining the natural ecosystem dynamics.” The BLM is currently completing studies, including the assessment of rangeland health, and a literature review. A public outreach program that includes extensive peer review of the study procedures to ensure that data collected is founded

on acceptable scientific principles is vital in this process. Other work priorities are the completion of range health assessments and appropriate NEPA in reissuing over 70 grazing

leases. The Medford and Lakeview Districts are on schedule to meet the Congressional

expectation for completion of this effort by the end of 2009, by completing between 10-20 lease renewals per year. Additionally, the Medford District has range management staff directly involved in preparing the Western Oregon Plan Revision (WOPR). The WOPR will address management recommendations for both active and vacant grazing allotments. Recreation Management

The Western Oregon Recreation program combines management of campgrounds, lakes, reservoirs,

rivers, interpretation programs, recreation permits, recreation fee collection, OHV management and

tourism outreach. Recreation emphasis is on managing public lands and waters for enhanced

recreation experiences for the public’s quality of life. Involvement in the NWFP revision is a priority for recreation and OHV management. OHV management

for western Oregon will be in accordance with the

national guidelines and strategy. Route designation and OHV coordination will reduce resource impacts on

Loon Lake campground, Coos Bay District, Oregon.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications the west side. All west side fee sites will be evaluated and managed with the new fee authority; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).

Soil, Water and Air Management

The Soil, Water, and Air program is focused on priority sub-basins for the potential to restore water quality, restore listed salmonid fisheries, or improve aquatic and riparian habitat. The

program has been coordinated with the fisheries and riparian programs and has been expanded

in 2006 to include upland concerns relating to noxious and invasive species management, soils, upland health, habitat for sensitive species, and wild and scenic rivers. Much of the work emphasizes activities to monitor or restore watersheds based in the necessity to comply with the Clean Water Act and to develop monitoring and restoration activities defined within the context of water quality restoration plans that support Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

implementation. Additionally, the program supports studies necessary to establish instream

flows required to support wild and scenic river outstandingly remarkable values; work to obtain

or maintain Federal Reserve water rights, and inter-agency agreements with the USGS to develop flow and water quality monitoring data necessary for developing NEPA planning documents. The program supports the national Energy Policy Act of 2005 through involvement

in the FERC re-licensing process.

Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management

The Western Oregon Wildlife and Fish Habitat program combines

habitat management and habitat restoration actions for fish, wildlife and botany with inventory and monitoring for key species of management concern. Management for and monitoring of specific habitat conditions to meet

the requirements of the NWFP and the American Forest Resource

Council et. al. versus Clarke Settlement Agreement are critical elements of the program. Incumbent in the program is responsibility under the NWFP, Federal ESA and Bureau policies to inventory, monitor, and manage habitat for 68 federally endangered or threatened species and 632 Bureau sensitive fish, wildlife and plant species.

Specific wildlife emphasis includes a partnership with the United States Forest Service to monitor northern spotted owl populations and increasing old growth forest characteristics within Late Successional Forest Reserves (LSR) to enhance habitat for many

listed and sensitive species and support the Healthy Forests Initiative (HFI). Integrating separate BLM/USFS sensitive species programs

into one Interagency Special Status Species Program (ISSP) as per

the 2004 Record of Decision (ROD) on the NWFP Survey and Manage Special Status Species program was initiated in 2004 and continues to be a priority. Fisheries management emphasis is on continued cooperation with the Oregon Watershed

Monitoring northern spotted owl habitat. Artificial calls are used to locate individual

birds and bait sites bring them in for monitoring.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Enhancement Board, Watershed Councils and the National Marine Fisheries Service to improve

habitat for Pacific salmon species. Program activities contribute to emphasis area #2 by enhancing wildlife and fish habitat through improved watershed condition, water quality and

overall forest health.

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Riparian Management Program - Cost management data is used annually to monitor trends in costs related to monitoring listed species as part of implementing the NWFP and costs associated with projects in LSR’s for improving wildlife and fisheries habitat Information obtained permits more accurate out-year performance estimates and is used to adjust budgets to match targets with estimated outcomes.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

Rangeland Management Program Performance Estimates

• Complete the livestock grazing impact study for the CSNM. Develop resource recommendations and draft decisions regarding the renewal, modification or cancellation

of livestock grazing leases on the CSNM, based on the livestock study and appropriate NEPA.

• Issue 24 grazing allotment permits/leases

• Issue 67 grazing use authorizations

. Construct 1 shrub, grassland and woodland projects; and maintain 20 existing projects.

• Complete grazing lease compliance inspections on 24 grazing allotments. Recreation Management Performance Estimates

. The Recreation Management program plans performance similar to 2006 with continued emphasis on updating plans for recreation on Oregon’s four Wild and Scenic rivers.

• Prepare and revise 5 recreation activity plans.

• Issue and manage 20,000 recreation use permits.

• Process 165 commercial and group special recreation permits.

• Monitor 5,948 acres of wilderness and wilderness study areas.

Soil, Water Air Program Performance Estimates

• The Soil, Water and Air Program plans similar performance to that of 2006 in 2007 with increased effort to improve efficiencies in TDML compliance through standards development, refining methods and models for developing TMDLs, and increased

coordination with regulatory agencies. Increased coordination across all resource programs to address upland, aquatic, and riparian components of watershed restoration and management is anticipated.

• Watershed Assessment is estimated at 100,000 acres for 2007. The first iteration of watershed assessments has been completed on approximately 95 percent of watersheds resulting in a decrease of 55,000 acres from the 2006 level of 155,000

acres.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management Performance Estimates

• The Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management program will continue to emphasize the

integration of the BLM/FS special status species programs into one interagency effort (ISSSP) and effectively utilizing funds to improve wildlife and fish habitat and improving

old growth forest characteristics in LSR’s as part of our overall effort to our implementation of the NWFP. Some additional efficiency may be gained if litigation issues with the Aquatic Conservation Strategy and the Survey and Manage programs

are resolved.

• Inventory of Wiidlife/Plant Habitat is estimated at 35,000 acres. Due to an increase in survey costs, it is estimated that there will be 4,000 acres less accomplished in 2007

than in 2006 (estimate of 39,000 acres). The reduction is also related to anticipated

litigation.

• Inventory 1 1 5 miles of Stream/Riparian Areas.

Success Story: Through a cooperative effort involving the USFS and state and local partners, over 100,000 acres of watersheds, 8,000 miles of streams and 500,000 acres of terrestrial habitat was monitored as part of the overall effectiveness monitoring for the NWFP. Only

through cooperation among partners is it possible to successfully monitor the condition of habitat at the levels and scales mandated as part of the NWFP.

2006 Planned Program Performance

Rangeland Management Program Performance Estimates

• Complete livestock grazing impact studies on four allotments in the Cascade Siskiyou

National Monument (CSNM). Begin data summary and analysis for the CSNM livestock impact study.

. Issue 24 grazing allotment permits/leases

. Issue 67 grazing use authorizations

. Construct 1 Shrub, grassland and woodland projects; and maintain 20 existing projects.

• Complete grazing lease compliance on 24 grazing allotments. Recreation Management Performance Estimates

. The Recreation management program anticipates similar performance in Fiscal Year 2006 compared to 2005 with an increased effort to improve BLM response in accommodating recreational use demands in Western Oregon. Specifically BLM will:

. Manage 31 Western Oregon recreation sites so they meet or exceed the

recreational fee sites standards under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA)

. Managed the Outstanding Remarkable Values (ORV) on four Wild and Scenic

Rivers to meet the requirements of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

• Accommodate an estimated 2 million visitors to BLM recreational sites in western OR/WA.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

. Prepare and revise 5 recreation activity plans.

. Issue and manage 20,000 recreation use permits.

. Process 165 commercial and group special recreation permits

. Monitor 5,948 acres of wilderness and wilderness study areas.

Soil, Water and Air program Performance Estimates

• The Soil, Water and Air program plans similar performance in 2006 compared to 2005

with increased effort to improve efficiencies in Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

compliance activities.

• Based on enhanced coordination with Oregon DEQ in planning, the BLM with the USFS

will contribute to development of state water quality standards, refining methodologies

for developing TMDLs, and increase Oregon DEQ involvement in BLM land use

planning activities for issues pertaining to water quality and source water protection.

• Watershed Assessment is estimated at 155,000 acres for 2006. Emphasis on

completing watershed assessments in 2006 will result in an estimated increase of 53,216 acres above the 2005 level of 101,784 acres. Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management Performance Estimates

• Continue to emphasize the integration of the BLM/FS special status species (SSS) programs into one interagency effort (ISSSP)

• Partnership programs with the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, private landowners and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to improve watershed

health

• Cooperation with federal, state and local partners to continue monitoring of northern spotted owl populations for the NWFP will continue.

• A major effort in 2006 is to complete the survey and manage (S&M) SEIS to settle

litigation and settle litigation over the Aquatic Conservation Strategy.

• Participation in implementation of the ESA recovery plan for Pacific salmon species with the National Marine Fisheries Service and states of OR and WA are also high priorities.

• Inventory 115 miles of Stream/Riparian Areas reflecting a decrease of 2 miles from the 2005 level of 117 miles.

• Inventory of 39,000 acres Wildlife habitat reflects a decrease of 49,924 acres from the 2005 level of 88,924 acres. The reduction is due to increased costs for survey work as

well as anticipated litigation. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, major program accomplishments included: Rangeland Management Program Performance Accomplishments

• Completed key livestock grazing impact studies on over 25,000 acres in seven

allotments in the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM).

• Constructed 1 Shrub, grassland and woodland projects and maintained 19 existing

projects.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

. Issued 36 grazing allotment permits/leases

. Issued 67 grazing use authorizations

• Completed grazing lease compliance inspections on 28 grazing allotments. Recreation Management Performance Accomplishments

. Accommodated an estimated 2 million visitors to BLM recreational sites in western OR/WA during 2005.

. 31 Western Oregon sites met or exceeded the recreational fee sites standards under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA).

. Managed the Outstanding Remarkable Values (ORV) on four Wild and Scenic Rivers to meet the requirements of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

• Prepared and revised 3 recreation activity plans.

. Issued and managed 22,134 recreation use permits.

. Processed 164 commercial and group special recreation permits.

. Monitored 5,948 acres of wilderness and wilderness study areas.

Soil, Water and Air program Performance Accomplishments

. The BLM and USFS secured conditional acceptance of the Temperature Total Maximum

Daily Loads (TMDL) Implementation Strategy and Participated in the development and

negotiation for use of a model to address sediment TMDLs;

. In cooperation with the USGS, maintained a cooperative agreement for the maintenance and operation of stream gauges in the Medford, Eugene, Salem, Roseburg, and Coos

Bay districts.

. Development and implementation of water quality restoration plans and Total Maximum

Daily Loads (TMDL) for mercury and sediments in various Oregon watersheds.

Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management Performance Accomplishments

• In cooperation with the USFWS, developed an implemented a 10-year plan to enhance 2,800 acres of prairie habitat in West Eugene

Wetlands project area to benefit four federally listed plant species.

• Inventoried 117 miles of Stream/Riparian Areas.

• Inventoried 88,924 acres

Wildlife habitat.

• Participated in offering 35.6 MMBF of Late Successional Reserve (LSR) timber for commercial harvest with the goal of promoting old growth forest characteristics, improving fish, wildlife and plant habitats and

supporting the Healthy Forests Initiative. Section VII -Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VII - 51
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

• Initiated specific fish and wildlife habitat improvement projects on 1100 acres of LSR.

. In partnership with NW Youth Corps, cleared encroaching conifers on 17 acres in the Hunter Creek ACEC to restore Jeffery pine savannahs and white oak meadows.

O&C RANGE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure

2005

Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006

Rangeland improvements - Percent of acres with DOI

range improvements resulting

in sustainable grazing (SP: UEM.3.001)

9.0% 6.3%

10,137,350/ 160,000,000 0 6.3%

10,137,350/ 160,000,000 0 6.3%

10,137,350/ 160,000,000

0

Rangeland Condition - Percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate

land conditions and water and

air standards (SP)

56%

46.5MM / 83MM

58%

47.2MM/ 81.7MM +2%

58%

47.2MM/ 81.7MM

0 59%

55MM/ 93MM

+1%

Grazing Permit Processing/Timeliness - Average time (average

reduction, number of days) for processing and issuance of grazing permits (SP: UIM. 3.01.001)

210 days 207 days -3 207 days 0 207 days 0

Issue Grazing Allotment Permits/Leases (number). 6 36 +30 24 -12 24 0

Issue Grazing Use

Authorizations (number). 67 67 0 67 0 67 0

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest Projects (number) 3 1 -2 1 0 1 0

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest Projects (number). 19 19 0 20 +1 20 0

Monitor Grazing Allotments (number). 10 12 +2 10 -2 15 +5

Inspect Grazing Allotments

for Compliance (number). 24 28 +4 24 -4 24 0

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6331, and Range 1020 values

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I

Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications O&C RECREATION MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual

Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request

2007 Change

from 2006 Number of acres made

available for recreation through management actions and

partnerships (SP: RIM. 1.01 .001) 260M 260M 0 260M 0 260M 0

Number of river and shoreline miles made available for recreation through management

actions and partnerships (SP: RIM. 1.01 .002)

14,500 14,500 0 14,500 0 14,500 0

Percent of facilities are in fair to good condition as measured by

the Facilities Asset Management System (FAMS)

Index (SP: RIM. 1.04.001) No Data No Data TBD

Baseline to be

Established TBD TBD TBD

Number of visitors served by

facilitated programs (SP: RIM.1. 05.001) 13,000,000 13,397,902 +397,902 12,000,000 +1,397,902 12,000,000 0

Inventory Recreation Resources (acres). 9,848 13,948 +4,100 6,107 -7,841 6,107 0 Assess Linear Recreation Resources (miles). 173 187 +14 50 -137 50 0 Assess Nationally Designated

Rivers and Trails (number). 55 55 0 55 0 55 0

Prepare Recreation Activity Plans (number). 4 3 -1 5 +2 5 0

Prepare Wildemess/WSR/NSHT/Cultural

Activity Plans (number). 0 0 0 1 +1 1 0

Process Commercial and Group

Special Recreation Permits (number). 147 164 +17 165 +1 165 0

Issue and Manage Recreation Use Permits (number). 20,059 22,134 +2075 20,000 -2134 20,000 0

Evaluate Recreation Areas

(acres). 16,055 21,129 +5074 12,250 -8,879 12,000 0

Monitor Wilderness and

Wilderness Study Areas

(acres). 5,948 5,948 0 5,948 0 5,948 0

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6332, and Recreation 1220 values

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O&C SOIL, WATER & AIR MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005 2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006 Water Quality- Percent surface acres of BLM-managed lakes, ponds meeting surface water

standards. SP

84%

285,288/ 339,942 87%282,167/ 324,628

+3%

(due to adjusted

baseline)

87.2%

(650

additional acres) +0.2%

87.4%

(650

additional acres) +0.2%

Contaminated Site Remediation - Percent of known contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed

land. (SP) 2.3% 11%

28/ 265 +8.7% 3.4%

12/358

-7.6% 7.3%

26/ 358 +3.9%

Inventory water resources

(number). 896 908 +12 600 -308 600 0 Complete watershed assessments (acres). 199,363 101,784 -97,579 155,000 +53,216 100,000 -55,000 Process water rights actions (number).

1 1 0 5 +4 4 0

Monitor air resources/climatic

conditions (number). 14 15 + 1 25 +10 0 -25

Monitor water resources

(number). 406 404 -2 212 -192 150 -62

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6333, AML 1010, and Hazardous Materials 1640

values.

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan

2006

Enacted

2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Wetland areas - Percent of acres achieving desired

conditions where condition is known and as specified in management plans (SP: PEM. 1.001)

98%

12,573,240/ 12,821,457

98%

12,612,724/ 12,822,647 +39,484 98%

12,573,240/ 12,822,657-39,484 98%

12,577,240/ 12,822,647 +4000

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Riparian areas - Percent of stream-miles achieving

desired conditions where

condition is known and as

specified in management

plans (SP: PEM.1.002)

89%

128,965/ 144,138 90%

128,329/ 143,290 -636 90%

128,965/ 143,209 +636 90%

129,165/ 143,209 +200

Habitat Restoration - Number

of acres restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species

conservation consistent with management documents and

program objectives (SP: PIM.2.01.001)

9,000

acres

9,158

acres +158

acres 10,000

acres +842

acres 150,000

acres +140,000

acres

Habitat Restoration - Number

of stream/shoreline miles

restored or enhanced to achieve habitat conditions to support species conservation

consistent with management

documents and program

objectives (SP: PIM.2.01.002)

800 miles 1,015

miles +215

miles 1,300

miles +300

miles 150

miles -1165

miles

Streams/Riparian Areas

Inventory (Miles) 110 117 +7 300 +183 115 -185

Inventory Wildlife/Plant Habitat (acres). 146,904 88,924 -57,980 83,000 -5,924 35,000 -48,000 Prepare T&E Species Recovery Plans (number). 3 3 0 1 -2 1 0 Implement Species

Recovery/Conservation

Actions (number). 66 38 -28 33 -5 33 0

Lake and Wetland Habitat Monitored (Acres) 105 105 0 100 -5 100 0

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat

(acres). 185,026 186,951 +1,925 140,000 -46,951 2,354,000* +2,214,000

Monitor Species Populations

(number). 640 1,094 +454 900 -194 900 0

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6334, 1110,1120,and1150 values.

* The inclusion of accomplishments from the BLM/FS joint Effectiveness Monitoring Program, as part of the NWFP, has resulted in an increase in terrestrial habitat monitored to 2.354,000 acres. The magnitude of the accomplishment results from remote sensing

of habitat attributes through the NWFP.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning

Subactivity: Resource Mana<cement Planning

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

S(OOO) 5,086 6,517 +71 -4 6,584 +67 FTE 32 36 0 0 36 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Resource Management Planning Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Information Technology Reduction -4 TOTAL, Program Changes -4 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Resource Management Planning is $6,584,000 and 36 FTE, a net program decrease of $4,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Changes in existing program emphasis are not anticipated. Funds requested are for completion and publication of the six Draft Resource Management Plans/Environmental Impact Statements. Reponses to comments and development of the six Proposed Resource Management

Plans/Final Environmental Impact Statements are anticipated. Planning workloads will continue

at the current intense pace to meet the court ordered settlement through calendar year 2008. Cooperator interest, coordination and collaboration is expected to peak in 2007 as the Bureau

refines the Proposed Alternative. Information Technology Program Efficiencies (-$4,000) - In 2007, the BLM will defer enhancements to systems that wiil eventually be replaced by Department-wide systems, and

expects to further reduce costs by improving its management of information technology contract

support. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The Western Oregon Planning program emphasizes the development and subsequent

implementation and maintenance of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) under the Northwest

Forest Plan. The existing six RMPs contain goals, objectives, land use allocation, standards and guidelines, and provide the decisional and environmental documentation for subsequent

activity and project implementation for specific program areas (e.g., timber sales, fuels treatment, transportation management, recreation, special status species and water quality). Emphasis is to support implementation of the Healthy Forests Initiative, Tribal Forest Protection

Act, and Healthy Forests Restoration Act goals. Planning activities and support to specific programs ensure that management decisions resulting in a balance of resource protection and

uses are conducted in an open and public process, use the best available information and

comply with National and State laws and regulations. Revision of the six RMPs covering all BLM managed O & C lands and resources in Western Oregon has been initiated and will be completed in 2008 as directed by the Settlement Agreement American Forest Resource Council et al. v. Clark. The RMP/EIS revisions will address public lands and resources managed by the Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Medford, and Coos Bay Districts and lands managed by the Lakeview District's Klamath Falls Resource Area. The composite planning area includes approximately 2,550,000 acres of public land and 69,000

acres of split-estate, where the lands only involve the Federal mineral estate. Preliminary issues to be addressed in the RMPs include: vegetation management to provide a

sustainable supply for wood and other forest products as mandated by the O&C Lands Act while meeting applicable laws and regulations; providing habitat for listed and special status species; watershed management to meet the goals of the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water

Act; cost effect fire management and reduction of wildfire risks; and off-highway vehicle use and

transportation and access management. Use of Cost and Performance Information in the O&C Resource Management Planning Program

To improve cost efficiency the six RMPs will be developed and addressed under one planning process and one Environmental Impact Statement. A single project manager will oversee one

planning team that consists of BLM state and field office personnel. A centralized resource data management and analysis system has been developed that provides accessibility and use to all field offices thus creating a virtual team approach, This will provide not only cost efficiencies, but improve analysis of alternative management approaches. Using the DOI cost management

system all expenditures will be continuously tracked to ensure work and products are within allocated budgets. The National, State and Field Offices will continually track expenditures and

performance to ensure all Western Oregon Planning expenditures and planning support to

specific program activity planning are within allocated cost targets and agreed upon

accomplishment targets

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Program Performance Estimates

During 2007 the Draft Western Oregon Resource Management Plans/EIS will be published. Subsequently the following will be produced.

• After a public comment period, a Comment Analysis Report will be published to address

issues and concerns raised by the public

. Nine (9) interdisciplinary plans completed.

• Responses to Comments will be developed for inclusion into the Proposed Western Oregon Resource Management Plan/EIS

• Changes to the alternatives or analysis may be made based on public comment

• The Proposed Western Oregon Resource Management Plan/EIS will be published

• Continued implementation and refinement of the public involvement strategy Continued planning and NEPA support to field units will be much the same as in 2005 with an emphasis to implementation of the timber sales, fuels treatment, transportation management,

recreation, special status species and water quality programs. SUCCESS STORY: In anticipation of the high level of interest in the Western Oregon Plan Revisions/EIS by Federal and State agencies, local governments, Tribes, and numerous

interest groups, a public involvement strategy has been developed. The purpose of this strategy is to provide an ongoing opportunity for the public to be involved in the development of the Plan Revisions/EIS. A public scoping period was opened to assist BLM in identifying and commenting on issues and planning criteria. An Analysis of the Management Situation was

published to provide the public with existing data on resource values and uses A science

strategy is near completion that will hold periodic informal consultations with scientists, provide

state-of-the-science reviews of portions of the RMP (analytical processes and assumption

used), provide forums for science input to plan alternatives, and hold science information- sharing events Cooperating Agency Memorandums of Understanding were established with 16

Counties, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, and NOAA Fisheries

2006 Program Performance Estimates

Continued work to complete Western Oregon Plan Revisions/EIS will constitute a major portion

of the Western Oregon Planning Program in 2006. Work to be completed will include:

• Publication of the Scoping Report and Planning Criteria.

• Eighteen (18) interdisciplinary plans completed.

• Resolve Land Use Plan protests and prepare record of Decision (ROD).

• Finalization of the Science Involvement Strategy which will provide an understanding of current and relevant scientific knowledge, ensure that analytical process is founded on

credible assumptions, and provide specialized sources of expertise not otherwise

available.

• Development of management alternatives to be analyzed.

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• Conduct effects analysis of the alternatives.

• Extensive coordination and collaboration with cooperating agencies and the public. Continued planning and NEPA support to field units will be much the same as in 2005 with an emphasis to implementation of the timber sales, fuels treatment, transportation management,

recreation, special status species and water quality programs. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

Significant progress was made to the Western Oregon Plan Revisions/EIS project which was

initiated in 2005.

• Project manager and interdisciplinary team established.

• Thirty one (31) interdisciplinary plans completed.

• Completion of the formal scoping period in which preliminary issues and planning criteria were presented to the public and cooperators.

• Cooperating agency Memorandums of Understanding established with 16 Counties,

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, and N.O.A.A. Fisheries.

. Analysis of the Management Situation (document of existing management and resource

data) publication and Planning Criteria have strengthened the cooperating agency

relationships and encouraged active involvement by the cooperators. Due to the complexity of resource issues regarding forest management and protection of listed species and their habitats, significant planning and NEPA support was provided to the development of activity plans and projects. This planning and NEPA support also assisted timber sales, fuels treatment, transportation management, recreation, special status species and water quality.

• Plan evaluations related to new information available from studies and monitoring

regarding northern spotted owl confirmed that the existing RMP’s (6) management

direction remains valid.

• Annual program and monitoring summaries were published for each six Districts in western Oregon

• A communication and training program was initiated to improve the quality of Western Oregon Planning and NEPA documents in order to meet increasing higher standards

established through Court rulings. Monthly “NEPA Alert” conference calls to discuss the

latest Court rulings and effects they may have on BLM planning.

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O&C RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005

Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006 Management Plans: Percent

of areas under DOS management or influence covered by current resource management plans based on

land use plan evaluations. (SP: Bureau Goal)

4.30% 12%

19/162 +7.7% 3.7%

6/162 -8.3% 5%8/162 +1.3%

Plan for Interdisciplinary

Activities (number) 0 31 +31 18 -13 9 -9 Evaluate Land Use Plans

(number). 0 6 +6 0 -6 0 0 Complete Preparation Plan for Land Use Planning Activities (number). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Complete Land Use Plan Scoping Report/Planning

Criteria (number) 0 0 0 1 + 1 0 -1 Prepare Draft Land Use Plan and Final EIS (number). 0 0 0 0 0 1 +1 Prepare Proposed Land Use

Plan and Final EIS (number). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Resolve Land Use Plan

Protests and Prepare ROD

(number).

1 0 -1 1 +1 0 0 Prepare Draft EIS Level Land Use Plan Amendment

(number). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prepare Final EIS Level Land Use Plan and ROD (number). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prepare EA Level Land Use

Plan Amendment and Decision Record (number). 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 - Land Use Plan Scoping for revision of 6 existing Resource Management Plans 2008 - Prepare Land Use Plan and Final EIS - Reported as 1 unit for revision of 6 RMPS.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Western Oregon Information Systems

Operations and Maintenance

nformation Systems Operations and Maintenance

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

$(000) 2,151 2,141 +24 -4 2,161 +20 FTE 12 12 0 0 12 0 Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Information Systems Ops. & Maintenance

Request Component

Program Changes

• Washington Oversiqht/Admin Support Reduction

Amount

-4

r i c

TOTAL, Program Changes -4 0

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Western Oregon Information Systems Operations and

Maintenance is $2,161,000 and 12 FTE, a net program decrease of $4,000 from the 2006

enacted level. Program Oversight & Administrative at the Washington Office & National Centers for Savings and Other Program Efficiencies (-$4,000) - In 2007, the BLM will reduce costs by

realigning oversight and technical support functions provided by the Washington Office and the

National Centers. Program Performance Change Table - A program performance change table is not displayed

in those instances where the reduction has an indirect impact on performance and does not

relate directly to specific performance measures used by the program. Program Overview

This program provides infrastructure support for information systems in Western Oregon. This

activity enables resources data to be available to specialists in their day-to-day activities and

encourages and supports development of data standards and data stewardship. The program

also implements the 4C’s (Coordination, Consultation, Communication, Conservation) concept. This program develops and deploys basic, cross-cutting datasets and implements hardware and

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications software infrastructures necessary to deliver information to the user’s desktop. Integral to this function is the examination and evaluation of emerging technologies and their role in resource management (such as mobile GIS and internet mapping services).

In 2007 there will be several activities that will need to be accomplished to support the mission

of the BLM in Western Oregon. These include:

• The Western Oregon Plan Revision and 6 RMP’s.

• Continued development of tools to simplify use of geospatial data.

• Continued support of the National Fire Plan.

• Continued development of infrastructure to support electronic GIS.

• Improved data sharing with external parties via the web (eGov, ePIanning).

• Continued support of a variety of collaboration tools such as Netmeeting.

All of these activities depend on an efficient and reliable information infrastructure (hardware,

software, data, and applications). Without continued development and support of this infrastructure these activities will have difficulty succeeding. SUCCESS STORY: IRM in Oregon/Washington continues to improve on responsive service to

all lines of business in BLM Oregon/Washington. This service includes management of IT and

telecommunications infrastructure (including desktops, laptops, networks, and software

applications), and the skills base necessary to support 2500 employees. IRM integrates the IT infrastructure with a “best in BLM" GIS service to resource specialists. And IRM provides complete Records Management and oversight of all FOIA and Privacy Act initiatives. Because

of this up-to-date, customized IRM support, BLM OR/WA, in turn, provides the public with faster, more affordable and flexible management of Lands and Resources IRM also ensures that the systems we manage are secure, and the information collected and used in the management of Lands and Resources is secure and reliable through a complete Certification and Accreditation process approved by the BLM Washington Office and the Department of the Interior.

2007 Program Performance Estimates

The program’s goal is to increase and improve all data holdings and to provide the technology

to make the data easier to access and use. Three focal areas are identified:

1) Standardization and consolidation of spatial data into corporate data layers that are more easily maintained, documented and accessible;

2) Maintaining existing and building new partnerships to more seamlessly depict data in the ecosystem and share data to gain efficiencies; and

3) Assure technology is deployed to provide our customers reliable, accurate, up to date

information about the lands we manage and make it easily accessible from a central

location.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications The long range goal is to make all data used to manage resources readily available to the

specialists who make recommendations and decisions on resource management as well as to our external customers. Minimizing the system support required to maintain our spatial data

repository is an immediate goal. Exploring potential efficiencies through Service First initiatives with the Forest Service as well as partnerships with the State and other Federal agencies is a

continuing long range goal. Quality spatial data and the infrastructure to support it are key to Oregon/Washington’s effective resource management and planning. Following are examples of the data we maintain or are

collecting and some of its potential uses:

• An alternative energy data layer documents sites with known wind and geothermal potential.

• Hydrology and geology data can be used to assess sites for conventional energy potential.

• A spatial data infrastructure is needed to manage timber holdings and reduce fire potential.

. Transportation data and other resource data can help recreation planners develop and manage OHV opportunities and trails, conduct condition assessments and place signage.

• Spatial data is essential to providing online access to travel information and quality maps.

. Well organized data about cultural and natural heritage sites is essential for developing management plans for newly designated areas and monitoring those areas.

• Spatial data shows additional areas where wind farms and geothermal energy could be

developed in Oregon and Washington.

• Hydrological data is used to assess potential waterpower.

• Geological data can be used to evaluate possible locations of fossil fuels.

• A variety of other resource data allows a complete assessment of potential impacts to the environment that might occur as a result of developing a particular energy source. Standard, consolidated data produces accurate, repeatable and defensible analysis that can be used in decisions regarding how to manage the public lands. An efficient infrastructure reduces

the amount of time required to conduct resource analysis and enables BLM to be responsive to changing issues. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006 the major accomplishments will be to:

• Continue to work on ways to make spatial data easier to use and available to more

audiences.

. Continue to support the 6 RMP efforts in western Oregon.

. Centralize more of the data management and support as specified in the e-GIS architecture.

• Manage web site development for the state and put existing web sites back on line with optimum levels of security and usability.

• Continue to support the hydrography framework clearing house and to convert data to the

National Hydrography Dataset standard.

. Host and support a full set of satellite and aerial imagery.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Use of Cost and Performance Information in the O&C Information Systems Program

The centerpiece of the IRM strategy in 2006 and beyond is centralization and consolidation of infrastructure and skills, This will steadily reduce the costs of service provision, increase the

reliability and standardization of IT components and data, and decrease the risks attributed to

skills attrition and security weaknesses. Technology advances in hardware, software and

telecommunications will allow IRM, GIS and Records Management staffs to more tightly integrate, as well as create seamless relationships with our partner agencies in OR/WA. Cost

savings is achieved by eliminating redundant skills and infrastructure At the same time, the products and services that support lands and resources decisions will become seamless,

reducing the administrative burden on resources staffs and the public. The seamless products and services support the unified information management goal of “collect once, use many times and in many ways.”

2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005 the major accomplishments in the Western Oregon Information and Resource Data System program included:

• Providing a significant level of support in developing data and assisting in creating spatial models of the data in support of the Western Oregon Plan Revision.

• Converting all base data into corporate data layers (geodatabases.)

• Continuing to host the interagency Hydrography Framework Clearinghouse. This clearing house holds GIS hydrological data for BLM, USFS and the states of Oregon and Washington.

Significant work has been completed to convert this data to the National Hydrography

Dataset (NHD) standard and to improve the tools for updating the shared data.

• Continuing to host the national Geospatial Metadata Clearinghouse (www.or.blm/metaweb) . The site provides documentation of spatial datasets. Creating a logical model of the spatial data needed to manage the public lands in order to better integrate and improve various

spatial data holdings.

• Completed modernization and update of spatial transportation data layer to new geospatial data standards. This is the primary spatial transportation data used by most agencies in Oregon and Washington. Performance Overview (cost information in thousands)

Note - There aren’t any measurable units for this subactivity, thus the table is empty.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Oregon and California Grant Lands budget schedule Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (Million $) Identification code:

14-111 600-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0002

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Western Oregon facilities maintenance 11 11 : 11 0004 Western Oregon resource management 91 96 98 i 0005

Western Oregon information and

resource data system 2 2 2 0006 Jobs-in-the-woods 6 0 0 | 1000 Total new obligations 110 109 111

2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward,

start of year 3 1 0 2200 New budget authority (gross) 107 108 112 2210

Resources available from recoveries of

prior year obligations 1 0 o 1 2390

Total budgetary resources available for obligation 111 109 112 2395 Total new obligations -110 -109 -111 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 1 0 1

4000 New budget authority (gross), detail Discretionary Appropriation 109 110 112 4033

Appropriation permanently reduced

(P.L. 109-148) 0 -1 o 4035 Appropriation permanently reduced -2 -1 0 I 4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 107 108 112 i 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 28 28 33 7310 Total new obligations 110 109 111 7320 Total outlays (gross) -109 -104 -111 7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -1 0 0 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 28 33 33 8690

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new discretionary authority 78 80 83 i 8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 31 24 28

111 8700 Total outlays (gross) 109 104 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 107 108 112 9000 Outlays 108 104 111 : 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 28 1 o 0 !

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Object Classification (0) (Million $) identification code:

1 4-1 11600-0-R -200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY mi

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 51 53 55 1113 Other than full-time permanent 4 4 5 1115 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1 1119 Total personnel compensation 56 58 61 1121 Civilian personnel benefits 15 15 16 1210 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 1220 Transportation of things 3 3 3 1233

Communications, utilities, and

miscellaneous charges 2 2 2

1251 Advisory and assistance services 4 1 0 1252 Other services 18 18 17 1253

Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts 3 3 3 1257

Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 1260 Supplies and materials 3 3 3 1310 Equipment 3 3 3 1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 1 9999 Total new obligations 110 109 111 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $) identification code:

14-111 600-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [Text] Discretionary, regular 107 108 112

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular 78 80 83

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Discretionary, regular 31 24 28

9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Discretionary, regular 0 24 4 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $) identification code:

14-111 600-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 4300 4300

9111

9121

9122

Baseline Non-Pay

Baseline Civilian Pay

Outlays from new authority [Text] Discretionary, regular Outlays from balances [Text] Discretionary, regular Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Discretionary, regular

0

00

0

o

35

73

80

24

24

36 : 77 ;

i 8428

4

Pfrsonnel Summary (Q) 1 Identification code;

14-111 600-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY

1 2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 966 972 975 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS (T) Identification code:

14-111 600-0-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000

Appropriations Requests in Thousands

of Dollars (T) Budget year budgetary resources [14- 1116] 0 T 1! 0 112408

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Appropriation: Range Improvements

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] (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies

Appropriations Act, 2006.).

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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 Proposed Deletion: The budget proposes to eliminate the Range Improvements Fund in 2007. The budget assumes that new grazing regulations will provide an incentive for permittees/lessees to invest in range improvements, thereby reducing the need for appropriated funds for this program. 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 a!., 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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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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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)

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. The Farm Tenant Act Provides for management of acquired farm tenant lands of 1937 (Bankhead and construction and maintenance of range Jones Act) (7 U.S.C. improvements.

1010, 1012-1013A)

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Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2814)

Executive Order No. 12548

2007 Budget Justifications

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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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity FTE

2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

!nc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Range

Improvements 60 10,000 60 10,000 0 0 -32 -10,000 28 0 -32 -10,000

Public Lanas

Improvement’ 49 7,873 49 7,873 +0 +0 -25 -7,873 24 0 -25 -7,873

Farm Tenant Act Lands

Improvement’ 11 1,527 11 1,527 +0 0 -7 -1,527 4 0 -7 -1,527

Administrative Expenses 0 600 0 600 +0 +0 +0 ^00 0 0 0 -600

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Activity: Range Improvements

Activity Summary ($000)

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Public Lands

Improvement* $ 7,873 7,873 0 -7,873 0 -7,873 FTE 49 49 0 -25 24 -25 Farm Tenant Act Lands

Improvement*

$ 1,527 1,527 0 -1,527 0 -1,527 FTE 11 11 0 -7 4 -7 General

Administrative Expenses (GAE) $ 600 600 0 -600 0 -600

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Dollars $ 10,000 10,000 0 -10,000 0 -10,000

FTE 60 60 0 -32 28 -32

* Carryover funding from 2006 supports proposed FTE usage in 2007. Summary of 2007 Program Changes for Activity Range Improvements

Request Component Amount FTE

Program Changes

• Elimination of Program (Public Lands) -7,873 -25

• Elimination of Program (Farm Tenant Act Lands) -1,527 -7

• Elimination of Program (GAE) -600 0 TOTAL, Program Changes -10,000 -32

Justification of 2007 Program Changes

The FY 2007 budget request for Range Improvements subactivities is $0 and 28 FTE, a net program decrease of $10,000,000 and 32 FTE from the 2006 enacted level. The 28 FTE in FY

2007 will be funded from FY 2006 carryover balances. The elimination of the Range Improvements program will move more responsibility for construction and maintenance of public land projects to the public land users and public land advocacy groups/State agencies as well as other MLR programs. With new regulations the BLM will issue in 2006, permittees will be sharing title to structural range improvements and will therefore be encouraged to take on more of the cost.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The Range Improvements activity supports the Resource Use and Resource Protection mission

goals from the Department’s Draft Strategic Plan by managing or influencing forage resources

to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value. 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. The budget proposes to eliminate the Rangeland Improvements Fund in 2007. The

Administration will submit legislation to amend the Federal Land Policy Management Act to direct that the 50 percent of grazing fee receipts currently deposited in the Range Improvement

fund (i.e., the Federal share of such receipts), be deposited in the General fund of Treasury for

deficit reduction. The BLM will be issuing new regulations that provide the opportunity for BLM and a grazing

permittee or lessee (or other cooperating party) to share title to future range improvements -

permanent structures such as fences, wells, or pipelines - if they are constructed under what is known as a Cooperative Range Improvement Agreement. Shared title was allowed prior to 1995. 2007 Program Performance Estimates

Expected carryover of funds from the Range Improvement Fund in 2006 to 2007 is between $3

and $4 million. Anticipated carryover of 2006 funds is expected to cover 12 FTE in 2007 during

the completion of several projects initiated in 2006. This will carry the traditional Range

Improvements program through 2007 and essentially sunset the program.

2006 Program Performance Estimates

The $10 million appropriation in the Range Improvement account will be used conduct

vegetation treatments on grazing lands, install water developments, treat noxious weeds, and

install rangeland and riparian management facilities such as fences. This activity includes all facets of managing range improvements on public lands, including project planning, engineering and design, construction, and project inspection. Many of these projects are constructed by

permittees, lessees, or cooperators or through private contracts.

In 2006, Congress mandated the use of $4 million in Deferred Maintenance and $3 million in Challenge Cost Share funds to augment the $10 million appropriation in the range Improvements account. The Deferred Maintenance funds designated for range improvement projects will be used in conjunction with other appropriations to accomplish several large range improvement projects

that might not have been funded using just the Range Improvement appropriation. These

include the installation and upgrade of numerous cattieguards (as part of road maintenance

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projects) in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. Other large projects include reservoir and

water project development, repair, and rehabilitation in California, Montana, and Oregon.

Deferred Maintenance funds will also be used to reroute roads from areas where they are having a negative impact on rangeland resources such as riparian areas, streams, and creeks

in Idaho, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Many of these projects were in the 5-year Deferred Maintenance Plan. The Challenge Cost Share (CCS) funds are being used primarily to address issues in sagebrush rangelands across all sagebrush States. Invasive weed species are a priority issue on BLM managed rangelands. In general, the CCS funds designated for range improvement

projects are used across all public land States to more effectively address weed infestations.

In 2006, BLM expects to release the new revision of the H-4120 Manual/Handbook entitled “Grazing Management." In this Manual/Handbook, Chapter 2 is devoted to the Range

Improvements program outlining the most current policies and guidance. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the BLM again placed funding emphasis on high quality projects and the elimination of backlog. Projects funded by the Range Improvements subactivity include:

. Treating 53,064 acres of Grassland/ShrublandAA/oodland Vegetation

• Constructing 217 Grassland/ShrublandAA/oodland Projects

• Maintaining 603 existing projects

. Treating 1 1 ,942 acres of Invasive Species or noxious weeds

• Constructing 56 Riparian/Wetland/Stream Projects

• Maintaining 299 existing Riparian or Wetland projects

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RANGELAND IMPROVEMENTS PERFORMANCE Overview

Measure 2005 Plan 2005 Actual Change

from 2005

Plan 2006

Enacted 2006 Change

from 2005

2007

Request 2007 Change

from 2006

Rangeland Improvements - Percent of acres with DOI range improvements resulting in sustainable grazing (SP: UEM. 3.001)

9. 0%

6 . 3 %

10, 137,350 / 160,000,000

-2 . 7% 7. 0% +6. 7% 7 . 0% 0%

Rangeland Condition - Percent of permitted acres maintained at appropriate land conditions and

water and air standards (SP: UEM. 3.002) 56% 58% +2% 58% 0% 59% + 1 %

Invasive Species - Percent change from baseline in the number of acres infested with invasive plant species (SP: PEM.2.004)

0. 90% 0. 90% 0% 0 . 90% 0% 0 . 90% 0%

COST: Apply Weed Treatments

(Cost Per Acre) $42 $47 +55 $48 +$1 $50 +$2

Apply Shrub/Grassland

Vegetation Treatments (acres). 14,302 23,020 +8,718 30,800 +7,780 6,728 -24,072

Construct Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest Projects (number). 527 777 +250 576 -201 225 -351

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland, Forest Projects (number).

1,312 896 -412 462 -434 260 -202 Apply Weed Treatments (acres). 10,084 11,942 +1,858 11,851 -91 3,463 -8,388 Construct Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 31 56 +25 40 -16 0 -40

Maintain Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian

Projects (number). 252 299 +47 100 -199 0 -100

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Range Improvements budget schedules - Proposal to delete in 2007 *Budget Schedules

Unavailable Receipts (Million $)

1 Identification code:

1 4-51 3200-4-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY

1 2007 BY i

0001

Range improvements Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Improvements to Public Lands 0 0

I

] -5 !

I 0002 Farm Tenament Act Lands 0 0 -1 ! 1000 Total new obligations 0 0 -6 I 2200

Budgetary resources available for obligation New budget authority (gross) 0 0 -10 2395 Total new obligations 0 0 6 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 0 0 -4

6000 New budget authority (gross), detail Mandatory

Appropriation (General Fund) 0 0 -9 6020 Appropriation (special fund) 0 0 -1 6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 0 0 -io ! 7310 Change in obligated balances

Total new obligations 0 0 -6 7320 Total outlays (gross) 0 0 7 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 0 0 1 8697

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new mandatory authority 0 0 -7

I 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 0 0 -10 9000 Outlays 0 0 -7 | 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 0 0 1 I Object Classification (O) (Million $) Identification code: 14-513200-4-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1111

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 0 0 -3 1252 Other services 0 0 -2 1260 Supplies and materials 0 0 - 1

i 9999 Total new obligations 0 0 -6 1 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $) Identification code:

1 4-51 3200-4-R-200403 2005 Act 2006 CY

| 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) 6250

Appropriation (total) [Special Fund, Indefinite] Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 -10

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9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 -7 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0

1 0 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code:

14-51 3200-4-R-200403 —2005 Act

' 2006 CY —2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 0 0 -32

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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 termination 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 (Department

of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.)

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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 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. Federal Land Policy Outlines functions of the BLM Directorate, provides for and Management Act of administration of public lands through the BLM,

1976, as amended (43 provides for management of the public lands on a

U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 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:

• Management of the use, occupancy, and

development of the public lands through leases and permits;

• Determination of the suitability of public lands for

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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.

Summary of Requirements ($000)

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) Comparison 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-)

by Activity/ Actual Enacted (+/-> (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Service Charges,

Deposits, &

Forfeitures 112 0 131 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 131 0 0 0

Service Charges,

Deposits, &

Forfeitures 112 19,786 131 25,483 +0 +0 +0 +0 131 25,483 0 0

Offsets -19,786 -25,483 +0 +0 -25,483 0

Right-Of-Way

Processing 80 10,601 82 12,150 +0 +0 +0 +0 82 12,150 0 0

Energy &

Minerals Cost Recovery 9 692 12 3,400 +0 +0 +0 +0 12 3,400 0 0

Recreation Cost Recovery 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Mining Law

Cost Recovery 0 0 14 1,100 +0 +0 +0 +0 14 1,100 0 0

Adopt-A-Horse Program 0 708 0 708 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 708 0 0

Repair of Damaged

Lands 7 3,396 7 4,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 7 4,000 0 0

Cost Recoverable

Realty Cases 4 774 4 775 +0 +0 +0 +0 4 775 0 0

Timber

Contract Expenses 1 96 1 50 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 50 0 0 Commercial Films

Photography Fees 1 442 1 200 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 200 0 0

Copy Fee

Account 10 3,077 10 3,100 +0 +0 +0 +0 10 3,100 0 0

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Forfeitures (Indefinite)

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Right-Of-Way

Processing $ 10,601 12,150 0 0 12,150 0 FTE 80 82 0 0 82 0 Energy & Minerals Cost Recovery $ 692 3,400 0 0 3,400 0

FTE 9 12 0 0 12 0 Recreation Cost

Recovery $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mining Law Cost Recovery $ 0 1,100 0 0 1,100 0

FTE 0 14 0 0 14 0 Adopt-A-Horse Program $ 708 708 0 0 708 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Repair of Damaged

Lands $ 3,396 4,000 0 0 4,000 0

FTE 7 7 0 0 7 0 Cost Recoverable

Realty Cases $ 774 775 0 0 775 0

FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0 Timber Contract Expenses $ 96 50 0 0 50 0 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Commercial Film &

Photography Fees $ 442 200 0 0 200 0

FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0 Copy Fee Account $ 3,077 3,100 0 0 3,100 0

FTE 10 10 0 0 10 0

Total Dollars $ 19,786 25,483 0 0 25,483 0 FTE 112 131 0 0 131 0

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Subactivity: Rights-Of-Way Processing Cost Recovery -

• Rights-Of-Way - These funds are deposited in the Service Charges, Deposits, and

Forfeitures account and used by the BLM for labor and other expenses of processing these documents. 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. On average, BLM’s cost is $5,000 to process

a right-of-way application. 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 BLM’s ROW applications are for these types of projects. At least 80 percent of the ROW projects are for smaller scale projects such as short roads,

well gathering lines, and electric lines. For the smaller scale projects (2004 average cost of $600 each to process), 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 ROW application. Regulations finalized in 2005 will allow the BLM to recover 80 percent of the actual costs of these types 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 applicable general project costs, cannot be charged

to the individual rights-of-way project. These costs are all funded from MLR appropriation. The BLM maintains more than 89,000 ROW authorizations. The Bureau will 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 1973 amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act. Subactivity: Energy and Minerals Cost-Recovery - In accordance with a final rule published

in the Federal Register on October 7, 2005, BLM began charging cost recovery fees for several

mineral extraction activities on public lands, effective November 7, 2005. The BLM issued this

final rule to amend its mineral resources regulations to increase certain fees and to impose new

fees to cover BLM’s costs of processing documents relating to its minerals programs. The new

fees include costs of actions such as environmental studies performed by BLM, lease

applications, name changes, corporate mergers, lease consolidations and reinstatements, and

other processing-related costs. BLM charges the fees pursuant to authorities under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 9701 (IOAA); Section 304(a) of FLPMA; and OMB Circular A-25; DOI Manual 346 DM 1 .2 A; and case law (see the preamble to the proposed rule at 70 FR 41533 and Solicitor's Opinion M-36987 (December 5, 1996)). The 2007 President’s Budget proposes legislation to repeal, effective September 30, 2007, the

provisions in Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that divert leasing rental receipts

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from the Treasury to the BLM oil and gas program and prohibit BLM from implementing fees for processing applications for permits to drill. During 2006 and 2007, the Administration will promulgate a new energy cost recovery rulemaking to collect APD processing fees beginning on October 1, 2007. The rulemaking will provide for a phase-in of full cost recovery on APDs,

beginning with a fee amount in 2008 that will generate an estimated $20 million in cost recovery revenue to fully offset the foregone rental revenues, thereby preventing any diminution in BLM’s APD processing and related inspection and monitoring capabilities. The proposed increased

reliance on cost recoveries is consistent with the findings of previous Inspector General Reports and the 2005 PART review of this program, which found that the program does not adequately charge identifiable users for costs incurred on their behalf. The funds collected from this cost recovery regulation will be deposited in the Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures account.

After the funds are deposited, they will be expended by the BLM for labor and other costs to process these leases and permits. Subactivity: Adopt-a-Horse Program - The BLM conducts adoptions throughout the year for wild horses and burros on public lands. In 2007, the BLM anticipates making 8,500 animals

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. Subactivity: 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. Subactivity: 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.

Realty actions that 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 for conveying federally owned minerals to private

parties. These include 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 processing applications, monitoring construction, operating and maintaining authorized facilities, and monitoring land rehabilitation and restoration. Applicants may deposit money in an approved account for the BLM’s use in completing specific

realty work. These dollars are immediately available to the BLM without further appropriation. Section IX -Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures Page IX- 6
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Subactivity: 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. The BLM uses these funds as required by the contract to complete timber slash disposal and

reforestation. Subactivity: Commercial Film and Photography Rents - Rents from permits for commercial

filming and photography on lands administered by BLM are deposited to this account and are

available for expenditure at the site where the rents were collected. Projects that funding could be used for include increasing the quality of the visitor experience at public recreational areas, enhancing the protection of resources, and reducing the backlog of repair and maintenance

projects (including projects relating to health and safety). Other projects could include enhancement to interpretation signage, resource preservation, annual operation (including fee

collection), and law enforcement relating to public use of public lands. Subactivity: 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 records (maps, plats, field notes, copies of use authorizations, reservations of easements and ROW,

serial register pages, etc.). This fee covers the cost of research, staff time, and printing.

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* Budget Schedules

Unavailable Receipts (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0100 Balance, start of year 0 0 0 0199 Balance, start of year 0 0 0 0400 Total: Balances and collections 20 25 25 0799 Balance, end of year

Receipts 0 0 0 0220 Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures, BLM

Appropriations 20 25 25 0500 Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures -20 -25 -25 0799 Balance, end of year 0 0 0 Program and Financing (P) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Obligations by program activity Right-of-way processing 10 13 13 0002 Adopt-a-horse program 1 1 1 0003 Repair of lands and facilities 2 4 4 0004 Cost recoverable realty cases 1 1 1 0005 Copy fees 3 4 4 0006 Energy and minerals cost recovery 1 2 2 1000 Total new obligations 18 25 25 2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 16 18 18 2200 New budget authority (gross) 20 25 25 2390 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 36 43 43

2395 Total new obligations -18 -25 -25 2440 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 18 18 18

4020

New budget authority (gross), detail Discretionary Appropriation (special fund) 20 25 25 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 3 3 3 7310 Total new obligations 18 25 25 7320 Total outlays (gross) -18 -25 -26 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 3 3 2 8690

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new discretionary authority 10 13 13 8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 8 12 13 8700 Total outlays (gross) 18 25 26 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 20 25 25 9000 Outlays 18 25 26 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 3 0 0

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Object Classification (O) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1111

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 7 8 9 1121 Civilian personnel benefits 2 3 3 1220 Transportation of things 1 2 1 1252 Other services 3 5 5 1253

Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts 3 4 4 1260 Supplies and materials 2 3 3 9999 Total new obligations 18 25 25 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

Appropriation (total) Discretionary, regular 20 25 25

9111

Outlays from new authority Discretionary, regular 10 13 13 9121

Outlays from balances

Discretionary, regular 8 12 13 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

Discretionary, regular 0 12 0 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

4300

Appropriation (total) Discretionary, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 14 14 4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 11 12 9111

Outlays from new authority Discretionary, regular 0 13 13

9121

Outlays from balances

Discretionary, regular 0 12 13 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

Discretionary, regular 0 12 0 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 112 131 191 Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T)

Identification code:

14-5017-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000 1 Budget year budgetary resources [14-50171 0 0 25,483

Schedule T in MAX only allows data to be entered in the Budget Year. FY2005 was 19,786 - FY2006 is 25,483.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Appropriation: Miscellaneous Permanent Payments

Appropriation Language Sheet

No Appropriation Language Sheet Program Overview

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 show for each year are the amounts paid, or estimated will be paid, in that year.

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65 Stat. 252

30 U.S.C. 191, 286; 95

Stat. 12051

1952 Interior and

Related Agencies

Appropriations Act

(65 Stat. 252) 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

Authorizations The State of Oklahoma is paid 37 14 percent of the Red

River oil and gas royalties in lieu of State and iocal 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.

States are paid 1214 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 land use 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

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The Burton-Santini Act of 1980 (P.L. 96- 586) and P.L. 105-263

Southern Nevada

Public Land Management Act, P.L. 105-263, as amended

by P.L. 107-282.

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)

Authorizes and directs the saie 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. Authorizes the disposal through saie 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Q

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) The Secure 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 (P.L. 107- 282) as amended by

P.L. 108-447

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.

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 2007 Budget Justifications

Lincoln County

Conservation, Recreation and

Development Act (PL 108-424)

Addresses a wide-range of public lands issues in Lincoln County, Nevada, designates as wilderness 768,294

acres of BLM-managed lands and releases from

wilderness study area (WSA) status 251,965 acres of public land. The bill also directs the BLM to dispose of up

to 90,000 acres of public land and divides the proceeds

85 percent to a federal fund and 15 percent to state and

county entities, establishes utility corridors, transfers

public lands for state and county parks, creates a 260-

miie OHV trail and resolves other public lands issues.

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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Fixed Costs & Program 2007 inc(+) Comparison 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) by

Appropriation Actual Enacted (+/-) (-*•/-) Request from 2006 FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Miscellaneous Permanent Payment

Appropriations 18 356,397 18 268,960 +0 +0 +2 -12,362 20 256,598 2 -12,362

Royalty Payments to State of Oklahoma 0 12 0 15 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 15 0 0

Payments to States from Proceeds of Sales 0 1,286 0 3,138 +0 +0 +0 +248 0 3,386 0 +248

Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands outside Grazing

Districts 0 870 0 1,080 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 1,080 0 0

Payments to States from Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands within Grazing

Districts 0 1,193 0 1,466 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 1,466 0 0

Payments to States from

Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands within Grazing

Districts, misc. 0 50 0 30 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 30 0 0

Payments to Counties,

National GrassLands

(Farm Tenant

Lands) 0 658 0 779 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 779 0 0

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Comparison

by

Appropriation 2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Payments to Nevada from

Receipts on Land Sales

(includes 15%) 0 202,303 0 121,006 +0 +0 +0 -1 0 121,005 0 -1

Native Alaskan

Groups’

Property 0 5,000 0 5,000 +0 +0 +0 -5,000 0 0 0 -5,000

Alaska,

National Petroleum Reserve 0 31,595 0 20,500 +0 +0 +0 -9,000 0 11,500 0 -9,000

Secure Rural Schools, P.L. 106-393 18 113,430 18 115,946 +0 +0 +2 +1,391 20 117,337 +2 +1.391 Payments to O&C Counties,

Title l/lll 0 103,686 0 106,075 +0 +0 +0 +1,273 0 107,348 0 +1,273 Payments to Coos Bay Wagon Road

Counties, Title

l/lll 0 936 0 1,002 +0 +0 +0 +13 0 1,015 0 +13

Payments to O&C and Coos

Bay Wagon

Road Counties,

Title II 0 8,808 0 8,869 +0 +0 +0 +105 0 8,974 0 +105

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Appropriations

Activity Summary ($000)

Appropriation Fixed Costs & Program 2007 inc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Royalty Payments

to State of Oklahoma $ 12 15 0 0 15 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from Proceeds of Sales $ 1,286 3,138 0 +248 3,386 +248

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands

outside Grazing

Districts $ 870 1,080 0 0 1,080 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to States from Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands

within Grazing

Districts $ 1,193 1,466 0 0 1,466 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Payments to States from Grazing Fees,

etc. on Public Lands

within Grazing

Districts, misc. $ 50 30 0 0 30 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity Summary ($000)

Appropriation Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Payments to Counties, National Grasslands (Farm

Tenant Lands) $ 658 779 0 0 779 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payments to Nevada from

Receipts on Land

Sales (includes 15%) $ 202,303 121,006 0 -1 121,005 -1 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Native Alaskan

Groups' Property $ 5,000 5,000 0 -5,000 0 -5,000 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Alaska, National Petroleum Reserve $ 31,595 20,500 0 -9,000 11,500 -9,000 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Secure Rural Schools $ 113,430 115,946 0 +1,391 117,337 +1,391

FTE 18 18 0 +2 20 +2

Total Dollars $ 356,397 268,960 0 -12,362 256,598 -12,362 FTE 18 18 0 +2 20 +2

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 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 2006 and 2007 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. Royalty payments to Oklahoma - BLM collects these royalties and pays the State of Oklahoma 37Vi percent of the Red River oil and gas royalties in lieu of State and local taxes on

Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribal lands. These payments are used for construction and

maintenance of public roads and support of public schools (65 Stat. 252). The payment in 2005 was $12,000, and $15,000 is the estimated payment for 2006 and 2007. 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. The payment of $115,946,000 made in October 2006 for fiscal year 2005 included $104,594,000 from the General Fund. Payments to Oregon and California Grant Lands

Counties - Under Secure Rural Schools 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. The Secure

Rural Schools Act 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 by the BLM under the law, the full payment

amount will be adjusted for inflation. The payment

under this law for 2005 was made in the first month of

fiscal year 2006. The payment for 2006 will be made in the first month of fiscal year 2007 and

Payments to Counties Under P.L 106-393 (Million $)

Fiscal Year O&C

Land CBWRLands

Total Payments

2001 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 2002 $108.7 $1.0 $109.7 2003 $109.6 $1.0 $110.6 2004 $110.9 $1.0 $111.9 2005 $112.4 $1.0 $113.4 2006 $114.9 $1.0 $115.9 2007 $116.3 $1.0 $117.3

Note: Table may differ from the summary of requirements table due to rounding and

updated Consumer Price Index.

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will be the last payment under the Secure Rural Schools Act. The estimate for that payment is $117,337,000; and the portion from the General Fund is estimated to be $100,901,000. The Budget Request includes a legislative proposal that provides $800 million above the current baseline for a five-year extension of forest county safety net payments. These payments will be

targeted to the most affected areas, capped, adjusted downward each year, and eventually phased out. To provide a funding basis to offset these payments, the Secretary of Agriculture would be authorized to dispose of certain lands identified in National Forest plans as suitable for exchange since they are isolated or inefficient to manage. This legislative proposal applies to both USDA and Department of the Interior lands. For administrative convenience, however, the payments will be made by USDA on behalf of both agencies. Payments to States from Proceeds of Sales - The BLM collects funds from the sale of public lands and materials in the limits of public domain lands pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1305. States are

paid five percent of the net proceeds of these sales. BLM makes these payments annually and

the states use the monies for education or for construction and improvement of public roads. Payments to States from Grazing Receipts, etc., on Public Lands within Grazing Districts

- The States are paid 12/4 percent of grazing receipts from public lands inside grazing districts (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. BLM makes the payments annually. Actual and

estimate payments for 2005, 2006, and 2007 are: $1,193,000, $1,466,000, and $1,466,000. Payments to States from Grazing Fees, etc. on Public Lands within Grazing

Districts, misc. - 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 districts 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. BLM makes these payments annually. Actual and estimate payments for 2005, 2006, and 2007 are: $50,000, $30,000, and $30,000. Payments to States from Grazing Receipts, etc., on Public Lands outside Grazing

Districts - The States are paid 50 percent of the grazing receipts from public lands

outside grazing districts (43 U.S.C. 31 5i, 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. BLM

makes these payments annually. Actual and estimate payments for 2005, 2006, and 2007 are: $870,000, $1,080,000, and $1,080,000. Payments to Alaska, National Petroleum Reserve -_The BLM collects bonuses, rents, and

royalties from oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Semi-annually BLM pays, the State of Alaska 50 percent of those receipts, and deposits the balance in the General Fund of the Treasury. The payments are used for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating essential public facilities or other provisions of public service. The NPRA payment

to Alaska in 2006 is estimated to be $20,500,000, $ 1 1 ,095,000 less than the 2005 payment; the Section X-Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page X- 11
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications payment for 2007 is estimated to be $11,500,000. The payments are expected to decline because oil and gas lease sales are expected to produce lower bonuses from smaller sales. 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 percent is paid to the counties in which such lands are situated for schools and roads (7 U.S.C. 1012). BLM makes payments annually on a calendar-year basis. 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 CA. and NV. Annual revenues are distributed to the State of NV. (five percent) and the county in which the land is located (ten percent). The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, as amended, authorizes the

disposal through sale of approximately 50,000 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; reimbursing BLM for the costs incurred in arranging sales and exchanges under this Act; and conservation

initiatives on Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada.

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. BLM made payments to the State of Nevada and Southern Nevada Water Authority in 2005 of $202,303,000. Estimated payments to the State of Nevada and to the Water

Authority for 2006 and 2007 are expected to be $121,000,000 based on the estimates of collections from planned land sales in 2006 and 2007. Sales values for these lands in Clark County are rapidly rising. The BLM estimates that it will collect $806,700,000 each

year in 2006 and 2007 through these lands sales. Some receipts for sales held in the

later half one fiscal year are not collected in full until the next fiscal year because of normal delay in the acceptance of bids. Native Alaskan Groups’ Properties_- Alaska Native Corporations are organized pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Pursuant to ANCSA, 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

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 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 the Alaska Native Claims

Settlement Act. The BLM maintains an accounting of appropriations to and expenditures from these accounts, but has no control over them. This category 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,

Incorporated, as authorized by the provisions of section 12(b) of P.L. 94-204 (43 U.S.C.

1611). Several statutes have granted authorities to various Native corporations and the State of Alaska to select parcels of Federal land 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, want 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. CIRI 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 Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated 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 periodically 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, 2003, including all CPI

adjustment to that date, is $2,376,394. There has been no activity in this account in recent years and none is projected for 2006 and 2007.

• Calista - Section 8126 of P.L 102-172, dated November 26, 1991, authorized the Sec. of the Interior to exchange excess govt, properties for lands, and interests in lands, of equal

value identified in a doc. entitled “The Calista Conveyance and Relinquishment Document,”

dated October 28, 1991. Public Law 105-333 amended the ANCSA to clarify the land bank

protection provisions and assigned a value of $39,400,000 to properties to be conveyed by

the Calista Corporation in exchange for monetary credits to Federal properties. This amount

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is to be paid over an eight-year period; the first payment of $5,000,000 was made in 2000. Pursuant to that Act, $4,999,860 was paid each year from 2003 through 2006. No payment

will be made in 2007, and a final payment of $4,400,980 will be made in 2008.

• 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. There was no activity in this account in 2005, and none is anticipated in 2006 and 2007.

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2005 Payments of BLM Receipts* to States and Counties ($000)

State

Mineral Leases and

Permits

Grazing

Receipts

Within Outside

Districts

Grazing

Receipts

Inside Grazing

Districts

Sale of Public Land

and

Materials Other 1 Total Alaska 2 30,335 0 0 5 5,000 35,340

Arizona 46 80 43 107 0 276

California 123 56 14 45 0 238

Colorado 3 130 30 97 30 0 287

Idaho 16 23 168 18 0 225 Montana 18 96 129 20 650 913

Nebraska 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 Nevada 4 65 1 233 824 202,303 203,426 New Mexico 475 136 171 88 8 878

N. Dakota 1 8 0 0 0 9 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 12 12 Oregon 8 23 132 47 113,339 113,549

S. Dakota 0 67 0 3 0 70

Utah 55 o" 105 15 0 175 Washington 0 22 0 5 0 27 Wyoming 5 413 327 153 78 0 971

Total 31,685 870 1,245 1,285 321,312 356,397

*The amounts reported include an appropriation of $101,270,658 from the General Fund for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (P.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 Other 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 2004 were actually paid in Fiscal Year 2005 and are included in this table. P.L. 106-393 provides that payments come first from BLM receipts produced in those counties, and then General Fund appropriations shall be used to cover any shortfall. The 2005 payment is made up from $12,068,243 in receipts and $101,270,658 from the General

Fund. The amount includes $8, 763,453 in funds for Title II projects returned to BLM for county projects.

2 Payments f0 Maska from NPRA collections are made semi-annually and are paid from a portion of prior year and a

portion of current year collections. Other payments to Alaska are to the Calista Native Corporation.

3 Bankhead-Jones Act, Executive Order 10787, November 6, 1958, from grazing and sale of other resources.

4 Payments to Clark County, NV, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and to the State of NV from land sales under the Burton-Santini Act, and under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.

5 Bankhead-Jones Act, Executive Order 10787, November 6, 1958, from grazing and sale of other resources. The total includes $1,380,000 Rights-of-way rents paid to states through the Minerals Management Service. Section X-Miscellaneous Permanent Payments Page X- 15
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Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2C07 BY

0100

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) Balance, start of year 158 176 179 0199 Balance, start of year 158 176 179

0220

Receipts

Receipts from grazing, etc., public lands outside grazing districts 3 2 2 0221

Receipts from grazing, etc., public lands

within grazing districts 3 1 1 0222

Receipts from oil and gas leases, National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, Interior 33 21 12 0223

Receipts from Sale of Public Lands in Nevada, BLM 11 0 0 0224

Receipts from Nevada land sales, State and County share, BLM 204 123 123 0225 Sale of public lands and materials 2 2 2 0226 Deposits, Oregon and California grant lands 12 11 16 0299 Total receipts and collections 268 160 156 0400 Total: Balances and collections 426 336 335

0500

Appropriations Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -13 -11 -16 0501

Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -1 -2 -2 0502

Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -1 -1 -1 0503

Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -1 -1 -1 0504

Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -202 -121 -121 0505

Miscellaneous permanent payment

accounts -32 -21 -12 0599 Total appropriations -250 -157 -153 0799 Balance, end of year 176 179 182 Program and Financing (P) (Million $)

Identification code: 14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Payments to O&C Counties, Title l/lll 104 106 107 0002 Payments to Coos Bay Wagon Road

Counties, Title l/lll 1 1 1 0003 Payment to O&C and CBWR Counties, Title

II 9 9 9 0004

From grazing fees, etc., public lands outside

grazing districts 1 1 1 0005 From grazing fees, etc., public lands within grazing districts 1 1 1 Section X-Miscellaneous Permanent Payments PageX- 16
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Program and Financing (P) (Million $)

Identification code, 14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CV 2007 BY

0006 Payments to State and County from Nevada

Land sales (15%) 202 121 121 0007 Proceeds from Sales 1 2 2 0008 Native Alaskan groups' property 5 5 0 0009 Payments to counties from national grasslands 1 1 1 0010 Naval Petroleum Reserve- Alaska Share 32 21 12 1000 Total new obligations 357 268 255

2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 6 5 3 2200 New budget authority (gross) 356 266 254 2390

Total budgetary resources available for obligation 362 271 257

2395 Total new obligations -357 -268 -255 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 5 3 2

6000 New budget authority (gross), detail Mandatory Payments to Native Corporations 5 5 0 6000 SRS Payments from GF- Title I/Ill 92 95 92 6000 SRS Payments from GF-Title II 9 9 9 6020

Secure Rural Schools Payments-from

receipts 13 11 16 6020 Proceeds of sales-payments to states 1 2 2 6020 Payments from grazing fees outside grazing

districts 1 1 1 6020 Payments from grazing fees within grazing

districts 1 1 1 6020 Payments from Nevada land sales 202 121 121 6020

Alaska share of NPRA mineral leasing

receipts 32 21 12 6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 356 266 254

7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 5 6 11 7310 Total new obligations 357 268 255

7320 Total outlays (gross) -356 -263 -254 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 6 11 12 8697

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new mandatory authority 356 253 241 8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 0 10 13 8700 Total outlays (gross) 356 263 254

8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 356 266 254

9000 Outlays 355 263 254

9201 Memorandum (non-add) entries Total investments, start of year: Federal

securities: Par value 0 0 0 9202

Total investments, end of year: Federal

securities: Par value 0 0 0 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 5 0 0

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Object Classification (0) (Million $)

Identification code

14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1111

Object Classification (0)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 1 1 1 1252 Other services 5 7 7 1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 0 1 1 1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 351 259 246

9999 Total new obligations 357 268 255

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $) Identification code: 14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

6250

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 250 157 154 6250

Appropriation (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 106 109 100 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 250 149 146

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 106 104 95

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 10 8 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 5

9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 10 0

9122

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code

14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

6250

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) Appropriation (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 157 154

6250

Appropriation (total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 109 100

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 149 146

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 104 95

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 10 8 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 5 Section X-Miscellaneous Permanent Payments PageX- 18
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BA. Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code. 14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 10 0

9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 Personnel Summary (Q)

Identification code: 14-9921-0-2-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 18 18 20

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Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

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. 1 1 81f 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. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.)

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Authorizations

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)

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 2003.

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.

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Lincoln County

Conservation, Recreation and

Development Act

(PL 108-424)

Lincoln County Land

Sales (P.L. 106-298)

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).

Federal Lands

Recreation Enhancement Act

Addresses a wide-range of public lands issues in Lincoln County, Nevada, designates as wilderness 768,294

acres of BLM-managed lands and releases from

wilderness study area (WSA) status 251,965 acres of

public land. The bill also directs the BLM to dispose of up to 90,000 acres of public land and divides the proceeds 85% to a federal fund and 15% to state and

county entities, establishes utility corridors, transfers

public lands for state and county parks, creates a 260-

mile OHV trail and resolves other public lands issues. 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. 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 certain areas now managed

by the Department o. 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. Enacted as Title VIII of the Consolidated Appropriations

Act, 2005, this act provides authority for 10 years for BLM to manage public lands for recreational purposes

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(Title VIII of P.L. 1 0S- 447)

Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58, Sections 224 and 234, Section 365, Section

332, and Section 349)

and to collect and spend recreation use fees. The

purposes for which the collections may be spent are

generally for maintenance and repair of recreation

facilities, visitor services, habitat restoration related to recreation, law enforcement related to pubic use and

recreation, and direct operating and capital costs of the

recreation fee program.

Established three permanent appropriations to use a

portion of onshore mineral leasing receipts to improve oil and gas permit processing, facilitate the implementation

of the Geothermal Steam Act, and clean up

environmental contamination on the Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 2 in California. It also authorized

the Secretary of Interior to establish standards under which leaseholders may reduce payments owed by the reasonable actual costs of remediating, reclaiming, and

closing orphaned wells.

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Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) Comparison 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) by Activity/ Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount* FTE Amount

Permanent

Operating Funds 253 1,068,873 338 833,725 +0 +0 +59 -41,083 397 792,642 +59 -41,083

Operations &

Maintenance

of Quarters 1 385 1 383 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 383 0 0

Recreation Fee

Collections 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Recreation Fee

Demonstration 113 13,259 113 14,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 113 14,000 0 0

Forest Ecosystem

Health &

Recovery 56 6,236 56 6,112 +0 +0 +6 +1,200 62 7,312 +6 +1,200

Timber Sale

Pipeline Restoration 21 8,843 21 9,000 +0 +0 -6 -1,500 15 7,500 -6 -1 ,500

Expenses, Road

Maintenance

Deposits 12 2,820 12 3,500 +0 +0 +0 +0 12 3,500 0 0

Southern Nevada Public Land Sales 41 961,110 41 685,699 +0 +0 -3 -4 38 685,695 -3 -4

Southern Nevada

Earnings on

Investments 0 23,241 0 40,060 +0 +0 +0 -8,211 0 31,849 0 -8,211

Land Sales, Deschutes

County, Oregon 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Lincoln County Land

Sales, P.L. 106-298, 114

Stat. 1047 2 42,832 2 900 +0 +0 +0 +0 2 900 0 0

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Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount*

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Interest, Lincoln County Land

Sales, P.L, 106-298, 114

Stat. 1047 0 303 0 37 +0 +0 +0 +1 0 38 0 +1

Stewardship

Contract, Excess

Receipts 0 0 0 1,500 +0 +0 +0 +500 0 2,000 0 +500

Federal Land

Disposal Account, P.L. 106-248 7 9,844 7 42,768 +0 +0 +0 -24,625 7 18,143 0 -24,625

NPR-2 Lease Revenue

Account 0 0 0 555 +0 +0 +0 +49 0 604 0 +49

Geothermal Lease & Use

Authorization Fund 0 0 0 2,693 +0 +0 +0 -2,693 0 0 0 -2,693

Oil & Gas

Permit Processing improvement Fund 0 0 85 20,218 +0 +0 +60 +500 145 20,718 +60 +500

Naval Oil Shale 0 0 0 6,300 +0 +0 +2 -6,300 2 0 +2 -6,300

9

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Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 inc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted <+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Operations &

Maintenance of Quarters $ 385 383 0 0 383 0

FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0 Recreation Fee

Collections $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Recreation Fee

Demonstration $ 13,259 14,000 0 0 14,000 0

FTE 113 113 0 0 113 0 Forest Ecosystem

Health & Recovery $ 6,236 6,112 0 +1,200 7,312 +1,200

FTE 56 56 0 +6 62 +6 Timber Sale

Pipeline Restoration $ 8,843 9,000 0 -1,500 7,500 -1,500 FTE 21 21 0 -6 15 -6 Expenses, Road

Maintenance

Deposits $ 2,820 3,500 0 0 3,500 0 FTE 12 12 0 0 12 0 Southern Nevada

Public Land Sales $ 961,110 685,699 0 -4 685,695 -4 FTE 41 41 0 -3 38 -3 Southern Nevada

Earnings on

Investments $ 23,241 40,060 0 -8,211 31,849 -8,211 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Land Sales, Deschutes County, Oregon $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lincoln County Land Sales, P.L. 106-298, 114 Stat. 1047 $ 42,832 900 0 0 900 0

FTE 2 2 0 0 2 0

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Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity 2005

Actual Amount

2006

Enacted Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

(+/-) Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) Amount

2007

Budget Request Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 Amount

interest, Lincoln County Land

Sales, P.L. 106-

298, 114 Stat. 1047 $ 303 37 0 +1 38 +1 PTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stewardship

Contract, Excess

Receipts $ 0 1,500 0 +500 2,000 +500

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Federal Land

Disposal Account, P.L 106-248 $ 9,844 42,768 0 -24,625 18,143 -24,625

FTE 7 7 0 0 7 0 NPR-2 Lease Revenue Account $ 0 555 0 +49 604 +49

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Geothermal Lease & Use

Authorization Fund $ 0 2,693 0 -2,693 0 -2,693

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Oil & Gas Permit Processing Improvement Fund $ 0 20,218 0 +500 20,718 +500

FTE 0 85 0 +60 145 +60

Naval Oil Shale $ 0 6,300 0 -6,300 0 -6,300 FTE 0 0 0 +2 2 +2

Total Dollars $ 1,068,873 833,725 0 -41,083 792,642 -41,083 FTE 253 338 0 +59 397 +59

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program Overview

The following Permanent Operating Funds are funded by certain receipts received from the

sale, lease, or use of public lands or resources. The Permanent Operating Funds 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 2006 and 2007 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 Permanent Operating Fund 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 186 quarters facilities in 10 States. Actual and estimated

collections in 2005, 2006, and 2007 are $385,000, $383,000, and $383,000.

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. 1 181 f 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 1998 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 2005 was $6.2 million ($6,329 million collected minus the 4 percent from public domain salvage

receipts which is returned to the states). 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 2006 and 2007 are $6.1 million and $7.3 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 2007, the BLM

intends to offer 38 million board feet from salvage and forest restoration activities.

Activity: Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund - This Permanent Operating Fund provides

for the deposit and use of fees collected by the BLM in Western Oregon for sales of nonsalvage timber pursuant to the 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 lands administered by

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BLM. In 2007, $7,500,000 from associated timber sales is expected to be deposited into this fund. Activity: Expenses, Road Maintenance Deposits - This Permanent Operating Fund is funded

from receipts 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. Monies 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 Permanent Operating Fund is funded

from receipts from sales of certain Federal lands in Clark County, Nevada authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (P.L. 105-263).

Currently, funds collected from the land sales are distributed as follows:

• Five percent to the State General Education Fund for Nevada’s school children.

• Ten percent to the Southern Nevada Water Authority to fund the infrastructure needed to support the development resulting from land sales under the Act.

• 85 percent is deposited into a special account and available to be spent by the Secretary of the Interior. In general, amounts deposited to the fund are to be used for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive land in the State of Nevada with priority given to lands located

within Clark County; capital improvements in specified areas of Nevada; the development of a multi-species habitat plan in Clark County; and the development of parks, trails, and

natural areas in Clark County pursuant to a cooperative agreement with local government. To date, SNPLMA has generated more than $1.9 billion in land sales since its enactment in 1998.

Activity: Earnings on Investments, Southern Nevada Public Land Sales - The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, (P.L. 105-263) authorizes BLM to invest eighty-five percent of funds derived from sales under the Act in marketable securities held by the U.S. Treasury. The Act both directs the sale of specified public lands and authorizes the accumulation of interest earnings which are available for expenditure for the same purposes as

the revenues from the sale of land under 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, 518 acres of Federal

land at fair market value. 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 Permanent Operating Fund allows the BLM to retain eighty-five percent of the proceeds of sale of lands authorized to be sold by the Lincoln County Land Sales Act (P.L. 106-298), which was enacted by Congress in 2000. Five percent of the proceeds are paid to the State of Nevada, and ten percent to the County for use as determined

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through normal county budget procedures, with emphasis on the support of schools. 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.

• In 2005, $42,832,000 was collected mostly from a sale of 13,328 acres in the vicinity of Las Vegas. For 2006 and 2007, receipts from smaller sales not close to Las Vegas are estimated to be $900,000 in both years. Activity: Earnings on Investments, Lincoln County Land Act - The Lincoln County Land

Sales Act (P.L. 106-298) authorizes BLM to invest eighty-five percent of funds derived from

sales under the Act in marketable securities held by the U.S. Treasury. The Act both directs the

sale of specified public lands and authorizes the accumulation of interest earnings which are

available for expenditure for the same purposes as the revenues from the sale of land under the

Act. Activity: Stewardship "End Results” Contracting Fund - The FY 2003 Omnibus

Appropriations Bill (P.L. 108-7), Section 323, amended Section 347 of the FY 1999

Appropriation Omnibus (P.L. 105-277, OCT. 21, 1998) that originally granted the U.S. Forest Service pilot stewardship contracting authority. Until September 30, 2013, the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, via agreement or contract as appropriate, may enter into stewardship contracting projects with private persons or other public or private entities to perform services to achieve land management goals for the national forest and the public lands

that meet local and rural community needs.

Activity: Federal Land Disposal Account - The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, provides that the BLM may conduct sales of lands that have been classified as suitable for disposal in land use plans. This law provides that receipts from such sales may be used to acquire non-Federal lands with exceptional resource values within certain areas managed by

the BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. To

qualify, lands sold must have been identified as suitable for disposal through a land use plan in effect on July 25, 2000, the date of enactment of the FLTFA. To help reduce the Federal budget deficit while also providing a new source of funding for BLM

operations, the Administration will propose legislation to amend BLM’s land sale authority under

the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act. The legislation will both expand the public lands

available for disposition under FLTFA and change the distribution of the proceeds of those

sales. Under the Act, BLM is currently limited to selling lands that had been identified for disposal in land use plans that were in effect prior to the enactment of FLTFA, and makes the proceeds available for the acquisition of other non-Federal lands listed above. The 2007 budget proposes to amend FLTFA to: (1) allow BLLM 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, (3) return 70 percent of the net proceeds from these sales to the Federal Treasury, and

(4) cap DOI receipt retention at $60 million per year. This proposal will minimize the amount of Federal spending not subject to regular oversight through the appropriations process and will ensure that taxpayers directly benefit from these land sales.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Under the current law, four percent of the sales receipts are paid to the State in which the lands

are located. In 2005, receipts were $10.2 million, of which $9.8 million was deposited in the Permanent Operating Fund for use by BLM for land purchases and administrative costs. The BLM tentatively proposes 56 sales in FY2006, totaling approximately 8,000 acres, and

anticipates that these sales will generate approximately $45 million. Therefore the estimate for deposits to the Permanent Operating Fund is $43.0 million. The BLM estimates sales of $50.5

million in 2007. With the proposed legislation that would return 70 percent of net proceeds to the Treasury, the estimate for the Permanent Operating Fund in 2007 is $18.1 million. 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 2003, P.L. 107-345 was enacted which appropriated $1.5 million to determine the best way to clean up the Reserve. The law also required that the Secretary of the

Interior submit a report to Congress describing the preferred method along with an estimate of the cost. The law authorized the appropriation of the estimated cleanup cost if it was less than

the balance in the NOSR fund on the date the report was submitted. The report was submitted on November 2, 2005; the estimated cost of the cleanup was $6,300,000, which was less than

the fund balance; that amount was appropriated on January 5, 2006. Using those funds, environmental restoration of the site will begin in fiscal year 2006.

Activity: Permit Processing Improvement Fund - As authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58, fifty percent of rents from onshore mineral leases for oil and gas, coal, and

oil-shale on Federal lands were to be deposited into this fund from 2006 through 2015 for the purpose of identifying and implementing improvements and cost efficiencies in processing

applications for permits to drill and related work. The budget proposes to rescind that fund in 2008 but additional revenues from recovering the cost of permit processing will be used for the same purpose.

Activity: Geothermal Steam Act Implementation Fund - Section 224 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L. 109-58, amended the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The amendment

provides that fifty percent of geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties will be paid to the State and twenty-five percent will be paid to the County within the boundaries of which the leased

lands or geothermal resources are or were located. Section 234 provides that revenue from geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties, excluding funds required to be paid to State and County governments, are deposited into BLM’s Geothermal Steam Act Implementation Fund. Under the Act, these deposits will be made to the fund from 2006 through 2010 for the purpose

of expediting the development of geothermal steam as an energy source. The budget proposes

to rescind the revenue provisions in Section 224 and Section 234 in 2007, thus returning the

disposition of geothermal revenue to the historical formula of fifty percent to States and fifty percent to the Treasury.

Activity: Recreation Fee Program, BLM - The BLM collected fees at recreation sites

identified pursuant to provisions of the 1996 Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, from 1997 through 2004. Fees collected were deposited to this permanent account. On

December 8, 2004, the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) of 2004, Title VIII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447, was enacted to provide

authority through 2015 to manage public lands for recreational purposes and to collect and

spend recreation use fees. The implementation of this authority will be carried out during FY

2006.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Recreation projects operating under the former Recreational Fee Demonstration program have

varying fees depending upon the day of week, season of use, free use days, and standardized entrance fees. 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 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. The BLM’s recreation fee collection increased from $3.3 million in 1996 to $13.3 million in 2005. Estimated collections for 2006 and 2007 are $14 million during each year. The following table provides the actual collections for 2005 and the estimated revenues

projected for 2006 and 2007 from BLM recreational fee sites. 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 Projects2005

Actual 2006

Estimate 2007

Estimate TOTAL FEES COLLECTED:* 13,259 14,000 14,000 PROJECTS APPROVED FOR USE OF FEES: Number of approved projects 450 450 450

Dollar amount of approved projects 20,000 20,000 20,000

Unobliqated Balance/Resources 8,219 7,419 6,619 OBLIGATIONS BY TYPE OF PROJECTS:

Intero. Visitor Services, issue SRP & RUP 4,126 4,000 4,000 Law Enforcement, Recreation 2,660 2,500 2,500

Asset Repair & Maintenance

Facilities Deferred Maintenance 561 1,000 1,000

Facilities Capital Improvements Health & Safety 423 1,500 1 .5001

Facilities Routine/Annual Maintenance 2,280 2,900 2,900

Habitat Restoration, Resource Protection 464 500 500

Collection Costs 1,278 1,500 1,500

Fee Mqmt. Agreement & Reservation Services 911 900 900

Total Obliqations 12,703 14,800 14,800 End of year Cumulative Unobligated Balance

(Cumulative fees collected minus cumulative

nhlinatinnQl Total ExDenditures (Outiavs) 12,274 12,960 12,960

* Includes Golden Eaple; Golden Ape; Recreation Fees

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in the Recreation Fee Program

All fees collected under the authority of Recreation Fee Program are ultimately returned to the site or project where the fees are collected. The fees are used in various ways to improve the facilities and

other services at the project or site, which result in improved recreation opportunities. Acceptance of various aspects of the program by the public, including the types and amounts of fees, the provision of the facilities and services funded by the fees, and the overall resulting recreation program, are evaluated

using periodic customer surveys, comment cards, and other feedback mechanisms This feedback

allows site managers to make periodic adjustments to the program and direct fee spending to meet

customer demands and requirements. This entire process is thus market-based Given the range of measures available, the most significant are the customer satisfaction data and the facility condition

index.

Projects that have been completed or started with funds collected by the Recreation Fee

program 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; trail maintenance; 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 maps; brochures; exhibits and other outreach materials; and

designing and creating interpretive displays. 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. The fees collected through this program will help reduce BLM’s deferred maintenance needs for

its recreation facilities. The Bureau’s accumulated deferred maintenance for over 2,165

recreation sites and 15,733 miles of trail currently totals approximately $147.3 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 $15.8 million. According to the Bureau’s 2003 Facility Inventory and

Maintenance Management System, 87 percent of the recreation sites are in good/fair condition, the same as 2002. Additional sites are in the good category and more sites are in the

poor/unsatisfactory category. The breakdown is as follows: 989 (41 additional sites over last year, 47 percent of all sites) of the Bureau’s recreation sites are in good condition, 858 (17 fewer sites than last year, 40 percent, of the total) are in fair condition, 207 (three additional

sites than last year, 9.5 percent of the total) are in poor condition, and 75 (five additional sites than last year, 3.5 percent of the total) are in unsatisfactory condition.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications 2007 Program Performance Estimates

The BLM will enhance dispersed recreation management through recreation business practices by delivering consistent permit and fee policies, information, and guidance reflecting the new fee

legislation. Recreation revenues will continue to be returned to recreation sites to enhance

recreation opportunities.

In 2007, significant planned accomplishments include the following: The Campbell Creek Science Center - The Campbell Creek Science Center, located outside

of Anchorage, AK., utilizes fee collection to design, develop, and deliver education programs on

natural resource topics for children and adults (39,435 visitors in 2005). The fees also help maintain 12 miles of recreation trails on the 730-acre Campbell Tract through special events

involving local volunteers and over 400 partners. Yaquina Head Visitor Center - Yaquina Head Visitor Center serves as the interpretive area for the lighthouse and the surrounding area located on the central coast of Oregon. The fees are used to provide environmental education to the visitor; including over 5,000 school children. Educational opportunities include an “outdoor classroom” for visiting school groups of Oregon’s most accessible and ecologically diverse tide pools and the historic lighthouse. 2006 Planned Program Performance

In 2006, significant planned accomplishments include the following: Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, The BLM will be transitioning from managing

fee collections under the former Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to the Federal Lands

Recreation Enhancement Act. The Act is a 10-year authorization to issue Special Recreation Permits and to establish, modify, charge and collect recreation fees at Federal recreation lands and waters as provided for in the Act. The following are examples of collaborative and cooperative management activities and projects

that have been and will continue to be funded under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Anasazi Heritage Center- The Anasazi Heritage Center, located in southwest Colorado,

utilizes fee collection revenues to assist in funding several initiatives and annual special events. These include special exhibits, traveling exhibits, school curriculum for 4

th to 7

th grade students, and funding to host guest speakers. Dalton Highway Visitor Facilities - Fee revenues allow the Alaska BLM to cooperate with the Alaska Natural History Association, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and provide funds

for a campground host who performs a variety of maintenance services at visitor facilities along

the Dalton Highway. 2005 Planned Program Performance

In 2005, the major accomplishments in the Recreation Fee Demonstration program included the

following: Section XI- Permanent Operating Funds Page XI -15
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Imperial Sand Dunes - The Imperial Sand Dunes, located in the California’s El Centro Field

Office, collected the most of any one Recreation Fee Demonstration program site, accounting

for $2,829,387 in revenues. This area also had visitation ranking amongst the top five of BLM

fee sites. These revenues have expanded the BLM’s ability to provide enhanced visitor services

in the Dunes and protect resources. National Historic Trail Interpretive Center - The National Historic Trail Interpretive Center,

located in Casper, Wyoming served approximately 60,000 visitors to this partnership project

built to showcase the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California Immigrant, and Pony Express

National Historic Trails.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Unavailable Receipts (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0100

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) Balance, start of year 21 35 126 0199 Balance, start of year 21 35 126

0220

Receipts

Deposits for road maintenance and

reconstruction 3 4 4 0221

Forest ecosystem health and recovery, Disposal

of salvage timber 6 6 7 0222 Land sales, Southern Nevada public land management 961 686 686

0223 Timber sale pipeline restoration fund 9 9 8 0224 Surplus land sales, Federal land disposal account 10 43 49

0225

Surplus land sales, Federal land disposal account

- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 0 0 -30 0226

Sale of natural gas and oil shale, naval oil shale reserves 1 and 3 15 97 55 0227 Recreation enhancement fee, BLM 13 14 14 0228 Lincoln County Land Act land sales 43 1 1 0229

Stewardship contracting product sales, funds

retained 0 2 2 0230

Rent from mineral leases, Permit processing improvement fund 0 20 21 0231 Geothermal lease revenues, Department of

Interior share 0 3 3

0232

Geothermal lease revenues, Department of

Interior share - legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 0 0 -3 0233

Lease revenues from Naval petroleum reserve numbered 2 lands 0 2 1 0240

Earnings on investments, Southern Nevada

public land management 23 40 32 0299 Total receipts and collections 1,083 927 850

0400 Total: Balances and collections 1,104 962 976 0500

Appropriations Permanent operating funds -13 -14 -14 0501 Permanent operating funds -6 -6 -7 0502 Permanent operating funds -9 -9 -8 0503 Permanent operating funds -3 -4 -4 0504 Permanent operating funds -962 -686 -686 0505 Permanent operating funds -23 -40 -32 0506 Permanent operating funds -10 -43 -49 0507 Permanent operating funds -43 -1 -1 0508 Permanent operating funds 0 -2 -2 0509 Permanent operating funds 0 -6 0 0510 Permanent operating funds 0 -20 -21 0511 Permanent operating funds 0 -3 -2 0512 Permanent operating funds 0 -2 -1 0513 Permanent operating funds - legislative proposal 0 0 30

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UNAVAILABLE RECEIPTS (MILLION $) Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0514

subject to PAYGO

Permanent operating funds - legislative proposal

subject to PAYGO 0 0 2 0599 Total appropriations -1,069 -836 -795 0799 Balance, end of year 35 126 181 PROGRAM and Financing (P) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Obligations by program activity Forest ecosystems health and recovery 5 6 6 0002 Recreation fee demonstration 13 14 14 0003 Expenses, road maintenance deposits 2 2 2 0004 Timber sale pipeline restoration fund 3 3 3 0005 Southern Nevada public land sales (85) 733 617 614

0007

Southern Nevada land sales earning on

investments 0 35 34 0008 Lincoln County Lands Act 0 2 2

0011 Federal Land Facilitation Transaction Act 1 6 6 0012 Use of mineral leasing receipts for cleanup of Naval Oil Shale Reserve #3 0 4 2 0013 Operation and maintenance of quarters 1 1 1 0014 Permit Processing Improvement Fund 0 18 22 0015 Geothermal Steam Act Fund 0 2 2 0016 NPR-2 lease revenue fund 0 1 1 1000 Total new obligations 758 711 709 2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 566 893 1,018 2200 New budget authority (gross) 1,069 836 827 2210

Resources available from recoveries of prior year

obligations 16 0 0 2390 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 1,651 1,729 1,845 2395 Total new obligations -758 -711 -709 2440 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 893 1,018 1,136

6020 New budget authority (gross), detail Mandatory

Recreation Fee Demonstration Program 13 14 14 6020 Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund 6 6 7 6020 Timber Sales Pipeline Restoration Fund 9 9 8 6020 Expenses, Road Maintenance Deposits 3 4 4 6020 S. Nevada Public Land Management 962 686 686

6020

S. Nevada Public Land Management-Interest earned 23 40 32 6020 Federal Land Disposal Account 10 43 49 6020 Lincoln County Land Sales 43 1 1 6020 Stewardship contract excess receipts 0 2 2 6020 Naval Oil Shale Site Restoration 0 6 0 6020 Permit Processing Improvement Fund 0 20 21 6020 Geothermal Steam Act Fund 0 3 2 6020 NPR-2 Lease Revenue Fund 0 2 1 6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 1,069 836 827

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Program and Financing (P) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

7240 Change in obligated balancesObligated balance, start of year 278 878 1106 7310 Total new obligations 758 711 709 7320 Total outlays (gross) -142 -483 -844 7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -16 0 0 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 878 1,106 971 8697

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new mandatory authority 110 279 278

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 32 204 566 8700 Total outlays (gross) 142 483 844 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 1,069 836 827 9000 Outlays 142 483 844

9201 Memorandum (non-add) entries Total investments, start of year: Federal

securities: Par value 795 1,719 2,300 9202

Total investments, end of year: Federal

securities: Par value 1,719 2,300 2,000 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 878 0 0 Object Classification (O) (Million $)

Identification code:

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Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 10 15 15 1113 Other than full-time permanent 3 3 3 1115 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1 1119 Total personnel compensation 14 19 19

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 3 4 4 1210 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 1220 Transportation of things 1 1 1 1252 Other services 5 81 65

1253

Other purchases of goods and services from Government accounts 187 290 299

1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 2 2 1260 Supplies and materials 2 3 3 1320 Land and structures 65 161 170

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 479 149 145 9999 Total new obligations 758 711 709 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

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6250

Appropriation (total) [SNPMA]

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 985 726 718

6250

Appropriation (total) [FLTFA]

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 10 43 49

6250

Appropriation (total) [Other Perm Operating] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 74 67 60

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BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

9111

Appropriation [SNPMA]

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 98 263 260

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 16 18 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 12 0 0 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 20 177 518

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 1 0 13 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 11 27 35 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 177 302 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 27 35 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

6250

Appropriation (total) [SNPMA]

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 716 708 6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 10 10

6250

Appropriation (total) [FLTFA]

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 42 48 6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 1 1

6250

Appropriation (total) [Other Perm Operating] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Baseline Non-Pay 0 63 56 6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 4 4

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 263 260

9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 16 18 9111

Outlays from new authority [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 177 518

9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 13 9121

Outlays from balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 27 35 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 177 302 9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 Section XI - Permanent Operating Funds Page XI - 20
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BA. Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

9122 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 27 35 Personnel Summary (Q) Full-time Equivalent Employment

Identification code:

14-996100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Direct

Civilian full-time eguivaient employment 253 338 337

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 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. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.).

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Appropriation Language Citations

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 211(b) of that Act,

to remain available until expended. 43 U.S.C. 315h 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 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

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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Summary of Requirements ($000)

Comparison

by Activity/ Subactivity

2005

Actual FTE Amount

2006

Enacted FTE Amount

Fixed Costs &

Related Changes

<-/-) FTE Amount

Program Changes

(+/-) FTE Amount

2007

Budget Request FTE Amount

lnc(+) Dec(-) from 2006 FTE Amount

Miscellaneous

Trust Funds 105 17,265 105 14,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 105 14,000 0 0

CURRENT 88 15,447 88 12,405 +0 +0 +0 +0 88 12,405 0 0 Conveyance of Omitted Lands 0 14 0 11 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 11 0 0

Resource Development

Protection &

Management - FLPMA 43 12,582 43 10,104 +0 +0 +0 +0 43 10,104 0 0

Resource Development

Protection & Management - California Off- Hiway 37 1,929 37 1,549 +0 +0 +0 +0 37 1,549 0 0

Wildlife & Fish Conservation &

Rehabilitation - Sikes Act 8 875 8 703 +0 +0 +0 +0 8 703 0 0

Rights-Of-Way 0 47 0 38 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 38 0 0 PERMANENT 17 1,818 17 1,595 +0 +0 +0 +0 17 1,595 0 0

Resource Development

Protection & Management - Taylor Grazing Act 6 1,100 6 965 +0 +0 +0 +0 6 965 0 0

Public Survey 11 718 11 630 +0 +0 +0 +0 11 630 0 0

Trustee Funds

- Alaska Town

sites 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

Appropriation: Miscellaneous Trust Funds

Activity: Current Land and Resource Management

Trust Fund

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/ -) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount CURRENT:

Conveyance of Omitted Lands $ 14 11 0 0 11 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 Resource Development

Protection &

Management - FLPMA $ 12,582 10,104 0 0 10,104 0 FTE 43 43 0 0 43 0 Resource Development

Protection &

Management - California Off- 1,549 Highway $ 1,929 1,549 0 0 0 FTE 37 37 0 0 37 0

Wildlife & Fish Conservation &

Rehabilitation - Sikes Act $ 875 703 0 0 703 0 FTE 8 8 0 0 8 0 Rights-Of-Way $ 47 38 0 0 38 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - CURRENT $ 15,447 12,405 0 0 12,405 0 FTE 88 88 0 0 88 0

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.

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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 & Rehabilitation-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 2007 Budget Justifications

Activity: Permanent Land and Resource

Management Trust Fund

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount PERMANENT:

Resource Development

Protection &

Management - Taylor Grazing Act $ 1,100 965 0 0 965 0 FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

Public Survey $ 718 630 0 0 630 0

FTE 11 11 0 0 11 0 Trustee Funds - Alaska Town sites $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - PERMANENT $ 1,818 1,595 0 0 1,595 0

FTE 17 17 0 0 17 0 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. 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.

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• 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. Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0001

Miscellaneous trust funds Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Resource Development FLPMA 8 8 8 0002 Resource Development CA OHV 4 4 4

0003 Resource Development Taylor Grazing 1 1 1 0004 Public Survey 1 1 1 0005 Sikes Act 1 1 1 1000 Total new obligations 15 15 15 2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 15 17 16 2200 New budget authority (gross) 17 14 14 2390 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 32 31 30 2395 Total new obligations -15 -15 -15 2440 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 17 16 15

6026 New budget authority (gross), detail Mandatory

Appropriation (trust fund) 17 14 14 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 7 6 7 7310 Total new obligations 15 15 15 7320 Total outlays (gross) -16 -14 -15 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 6 7 7 8697

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new mandatory authority 8 7 7 8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 8 7 8 8700 Total outlays (gross) 16 14 15 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 17 14 14 9000 Appropriation [010-04-9971] 16 14 15 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 5 0 0 Object Classification (O) (Million $) Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1111

Object Classification (O)

Direct obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 4 4 4

1113 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1

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Object Classification (O) (Million $) Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1119 Total personnel compensation 5 5 5 1121 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 1252 Other services Other purchases of goods and services from 2 2 2 1253 Government accounts 2 2 2 1260 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 1320 Land and structures 1 1 1 1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 2 2 9999 Total new obligations 15 15 15 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $) Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Appropriation (total) [010-04-9971] 6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 17 14 14

Outlays from new authority [Text] 9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 8 7 7 Outlays from balances [Text] 9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 8 7 8 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 7 1 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $) Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) Appropriation (total) [010-04-9971] Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 14 14

Outlays from new authority [Text] 9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 7 7

Outlays from balances [Text] 9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 7 8 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 7 1

Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1001

Personnel Summary (Q)

Direct

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 105 105 105 APPROPRIAiTions Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) Identification code:

14-997100-0-999 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

1000

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars

(T) Budget year budgetary resources [14-9971] 0 0 14,000

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Bureau of I and Management 2007 Budaet Justifications

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.

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Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) Comparison 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) by Activity/ Actual Enacted (+/-) (+/-) Request from 2006

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount

Helium Fund 50 0 50 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 50 0 0 0

Helium Fund 50 76,000 50 79,000 +0 +0 +0 +2,000 50 61,000 0 +2,000

Offsetting Collections -76,000 -79,000 +0 -2,000 -61,000 -2,000 OPERATING PROGRAMS 50 76,000 50 79,000 +0 +0 +0 +2,000 50 81,000 0 +2,000

Production &

Sales 14 12,000 14 15,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 14 15,000 0 0

Transmission & Storage

Operations 20 2,000 20 2,000 +0 +0 +0 +2,000 20 4,000 0 +2,000

Administrative & Other Expenses 16 62,000 16 62,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 16 62,000 0 0

Closure 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

CAPITAL INVESTMENT 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Land,

Structures, &

Equipment 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0

Carry Forward

Balance 0 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Activity: Helium Fund and Operations

Activity Summary ($000)

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2007 lnc(+) 2005 2006 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) Actual Enacted (+/ ') (+/-) Request from 2006 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount

Helium Fund 76,000 79,000 0 2,000 81,000 2,000

Offsetting Collections -76,000 -79,000 0 -2,000 -81,000 -2,000

Production & Sales $ 12,000 15,000 0 0 15,000 0 FTE 14 14 0 0 14 0

Transmission &

Storage Operations $ 2,000 2,000 0 +2,000 4,000 +2,000

FTE 20 20 0 0 20 0

Administrative &

Other Expenses $ 62,000 62,000 0 0 62,000 0 FTE 16 16 0 0 16 0 Closure $ 0 0 0 0 0 0 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - OPERATING PROGRAMS $ 76,000 79,000 0 +2,000 81,000 +2,000

FTE 50 50 0 0 50 0

Land, Structures, &

Equipment $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - CAPITAL INVESTMENT $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - CARRY-FORWARD

BALANCE S 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Dollars $ 76,000 79,000 0 +2,000 81,000 +2,000

FTE 50 50 0 0 50 0

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Justification of 2007 Program Changes

a

The 2007 budget request for the Helium Fund and Operations program is $81,000,000 and 50

FTE, a net program increase of $2,000,000 from the 2006 enacted level. Transmission & Storage Operations (+$2,000,000) - BLM expects to incur higher fuel costs at the Cliffside enrichment plant in 2007. This category of operations was underestimated in 2006,

but has been updated to more closely reflect current fuel prices. Program Overview

The Helium program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Strategic Plan by providing the helium requirements of essential Federal government programs. The BLM New Mexico Field Office located in Amarillo, Texas accomplishes 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. The legislation has resulted in the reduction of personnel from 173 (in 1997) to 50, cessation of

refining functions, and initiation of orderly disposal of excess property. Remaining

environmental cleanup costs will add to the funds typically required in a normal year. These

costs are expected to be variable, depending on the results of environmental assessments of the decommissioned production facilities. Divestiture of the Amarillo and Exell 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.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications

In 2007, the program will continue to meet the needs of Federal customers through “in-kind” crude helium sales to Federal helium suppliers and open market sales in accordance with the Helium Privatization Act of 1996. All 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 2007, 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. 2006 Planned Program Performance

in 2006, the Helium program plans to conduct sales and activities of approximately $92 million to implement the Helium Privatization Act of 1996. Open market and in-kind sales are expected to generate $61 million. Natural and liquid gas sales are expected to generate $21

million. The helium storage program will generate over $3.5 million for the program. In addition to this revenue, the Helium program will receive an estimated $6.5 million from heiium

royalties and fee sales. The program estimates that payments to the Helium Debt will be

approximately $80 million in 2006. Planned accomplishments in 2006 include producing crude helium from the Helium Enrichment Unit for more that 340 days and collecting fees and

royalties from companies on producing wells that contain helium content. Also planned for 2006 are the disposal of the Amarillo Helium Plant through GSA, and completion of the environmental cleanup of the Exeii Helium Plant. 2005 Program Performance Accomplishments

In 2005, the Helium program conducted sales of approximately $88.8 million. Included were open market and in-kind sales for $56.5 million. Natural and liquid gas sales were $21 million. The helium storage program generated $4.8 million during 2005. In addition to this revenue,

the Helium program received $6.5 million from heiium royalties and fee sales. A payment of $65 million was made to the Helium Debt Fund on September 23, 2005, bringing the cumulative amount paid to $279 million since 1998. Accomplishments completed in 2005

included producing crude heiium product from the Helium Enrichment Unit a total of 333 days

which is 49 days greater than in 2004 and collecting of fees and royalties from companies on

producing wells that contain helium content. Other accomplishments for 2005 were the Section XIII - Helium Fund Page XIII -5
Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications completion of the environmental cleanup of the Landis Property and the Amarillo Helium Plant and the continuation of the environmental cleanup process of the Exell Helium Plant. Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Helium Fund and Operations Program - A team

of BLM employees will conduct an in depth program review in the spring of 2006, which will include a review of accounting procedures and the establishment of appropriate performance measures for the program

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Bureau of Land Management

Helium Budget Schedule

2007 Budget Justifications Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (Million $) Identification code:

14-405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

0901

Program and Financing (P) Obligations by program activity Production and Sales 12 15 15 0902 Transmission and storage 2 2 4 0903 Administration and other expenses 62 62 62 1000 Total new obligations 76 79 81

2140

Budgetary resources available for obligation Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 21 32 33 2200 New budget authority (gross) 87 80 157 2390

Total budgetary resources available for obligation 108 112 190 2395 Total new obligations -76 -79 -81 2440

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 32 33 109

6900

New budget authority (gross), detail Spending authority from offsetting collections Mandatory

Offsetting collections (cash) 87 80 157 7240 Change in obligated balances

Obligated balance, start of year 5 0 9 7310 Total new obligations 76 79 81 7320 Total outlays (gross) -81 -70 -111 7440 Obligated balance, end of year 0 9 -21 8697

Outlays (gross), detail Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 32 63 8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 80 38 48 8700 Total outlays (gross) 81 70 111

8840

Offsets Against gross budget authority and outlays

Offsetting collections (cash) from Non-Federal sources 87 80 157 8900

Net budget authority and outlays Budget authority 0 0 0 9000 Outlays -7 -10 -46 9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 6 0 0 Balance Sheet (F) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

Balance Sheet (F) Section XIII - Helium Fund Page XIII - 7
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1101 ASSETS

Federal assets Fund balances with Treasury 32 0 0 1802

Other Federal assets

Inventories and related properties 304 0 0 1803 Property, plant and equipment, net 14 0 0 1999 Total assets 350 0 0

2102

LIABILITIES

Federal liabilities Interest payable 823 0 0 2103 Debt 252 0 0 2999 Total liabilities 1075 0 0 3300 NET POSITION

Cumulative results of operations -725 0 0 4999 Total liabilities and net position 350 0 0 Program and Financing (Million $)

Identification code:

14-405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

2111

Object Classification (O) Reimbursable obligations Personnel compensation

Full-time permanent 3 3 3 2121 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 2233

Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 2252 Other services 2 2 4 2260 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 2410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 2 2 2430 Interest and dividends 66 69 69 9999 Total new obligations 76 79 81 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) Spending authority from offsetting collections

(total) [Text] 6990 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources

[Text]

87 80 157

8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 87 80 157 9311 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collections

[Text]

1 32 63

9321 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 80 38 48

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Bureau of Land Management

offsetting coil [Text] 9322 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular

2007 Budget Justifications

0 38 BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Million $)

Identification code:

14-405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

6990

8840

9311

9321

9322

BA. Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) Spending authority from offsetting collections

(total) [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Outlays from balances of offsetting collections

[Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from

offsetting coll [Text] Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular

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0

0

0

0

80

80

32

38

38

157

15763

48

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Identification code: 14405300-0 2005 Act 2006 CY 2007 BY

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Personnel Summary (Q) Reimbursable

Civilian full-time equivalent employment 50 50 50

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Bureau of Land Management

2007 Budget Justificatinne iropriation: Administrative Provisinnc

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications BLM Research and Development

Activities ($000) Conduct of R&D by

Activity 2005 —2006 planned 2007 estimated

B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay

Basic Research 0 0 0 0 0 0

Applied Research 13,650 13,650 15,861 15,861 9,343 9,343 Development 6,991 6,991 7,113 7,113 6,444 6,444 R&D Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conduct of R&D performed

by Colleges and

Universities* 5,135 5,135 3,559 3,559 1,979 1,979

Indirect Costs Related to R&D Performed by Colleges and Universities* 1,283 1,283 890 890 495 495

Merit Reviewed Scientific Research* 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 20,641 20,641 22,974 22,974 15,787 15,787

*Numbers inclusive in Applied Research and Development totals listed above. Estimated distribution (by percentage) of funding by R&D performers: In-house Activity (BLM, Federal and State agency partners) - 70%, private industry - 0%, colleges-university - 25%, other non-profit - 5% The Department is using the Administration’s Research and Development (R&D) investment

criteria to assess the value of its R&D programs. The criteria were developed in response to

limited financial resources and the multitude of R&D opportunities that exist government-wide. The criteria are used to rigorously justify new programs and to reevaluate existing programs for modification, redirection, or termination, in keeping the national priorities and needs. The

investment criteria evaluate the relevance, quality, and performance for all R&D programs. To assure the best value of its limited R&D resources, the Department has created an R&D

Council to assist in planning, coordinating, and assessing agency R&D activities. When

necessary, the R&D Council will recommend the redirection of resources or a change in the scope of activities if it believes such a change is warranted. Council membership includes one

program and one budget representative from each bureau, as well as representatives from the Department. The Senior Advisor to the Secretary heads the Council. As part of the FY 2007

budget process, the bureaus identified their research and development activities and presented

their budget requests for such activities to the Council, explaining their use of the investment

criteria when making budgetary recommendations. During its first year, the Council has

accepted a definition for R&D for the Department based on the OMB A-1 1 definition and is working to make sure all bureaus are interpreting the definition in the same manner, reviewed

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all FY 2007 budget submissions relating to R&D activities, approved guidelines for peer review across the Department based on OMB's Information Quality Bulletin, and will publish a chapter

in the Departmental manual that will institutionalize the Scientific Code of Conduct. Program Overview

The ultimate objective of the BLM Research and Development program is to make relevant use

of new data, information, and knowledge to improve the management of the Nation’s lands and

resources. The BLM’s Research and Development program supports improvements in organizational effectiveness, furthers the long-term goal of working with partners to identify

scientific information needs, and then communicates these needs to research agencies,

universities and other non-governmental organizations. To fund higher priorities within the BLM, the 2006 President’s Budget proposed to discontinue

the Applications of Science Program. Many of the results and products of the roughly 50

projects conducted over the past five years will continue to benefit and inform BLM resource management practices in the future.

In the 2007 budget, as it has in the past, the Research and Development program will rely on

funding spent within various programs on data, information gathering, and knowledge to improve management of the public lands and its resources, for example: continued funding for the Northwest Forest Plan, but also new funding for Alaska gas hydrate testing. Most of the

projects are accomplished through individual arrangements with a science provider, such as USGS, Forest Service, universities, and particularly through Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit partnerships where BLM partners with the Nation’s universities, non-profit educational

institutions and other Federal agencies to acquire research, education and technical support for improving its management of the Nation’s lands and resources on the Public Lands. Major science program areas in fiscal year 2007 and approximate funding include: Impacts of Energy Development in the Rocky Mountain West and North Slope of Alaska. The need to find and development new sources of energy on the Public Lands creates conflicts with other resources and resource management in the Rocky Mountain West and adjacent

areas. The BLM needs better understanding of the effects of increased oil and gas exploration, coal bed methane development, and abandoned mines on other resources of the area.

Particular concern is focused on hydrology and impacts to ground and surface water resources,

air pollution, and acid mine drainage. The effects of noise and habitat disturbance on wildlife and other species of concern are also the subject of BLM studies in this area. In Alaska, the

effects of oil and gas exploration and development on tundra vegetation, tundra wildlife, and

permafrost are all areas of concern. $2,000,000. Northwest Forest Plan and Forest Resources Management - To improve management of

forests, wildlife, and renewable resources on forests in the Pacific Northwest and other public domain forests managed by the BLM in the western United States. Focus will be on improving

forest productivity, protection of riparian habitats and monitoring and understanding changes in key wildlife species. $2,500,000.

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Inventory, monitoring, and protection of threatened and endangered species and species

of special concern on the BLM Public Lands. The BLM has responsibilities for protecting both animal and plant species on the Public Lands that are of concern because they are

declining or threatened in some way by other activities on the Public Lands, such as grazing, energy development, or increasing human occupancy and activity. Species such as the desert

tortoise, peregrine falcon, snowy plover, pygmy rabbit, bull trout, sage grouse and many others are of concern to the BLM. $1,000,000. Rangeland restoration and protection. In an effort to improve the condition of the Nation’s rangelands the BLM science program focuses on a diversity of resources and how they may be

protected and restored. Special emphasis is give to understanding the ecology and problems of the Shrub-steppe ecosystem of the Great Basin and adjacent areas. Efforts are underway to restore native vegetation to much of this degraded area through development of sources of seeds for native plants and studies to determine how best to reestablish native vegetation. Other studies focus on understanding soil ecology in this area and the importance of biological

soil crusts. Impacts of mining and energy development are important in this area, and their potential impacts on some animals species, such as the sage grouse, recreation, water and

other resources are targeted by BLM science projects in this area. $3,000,000.

Invasive weeds. Introduction of exotic (non-native) weeds and their rapid spread throughout

the West on the Public Lands is a major concern of the BLM. In many cases the spread of such

invaders has been facilitated by habitat changes brought about by past activities. Changing

climate may also be a factor. An important part of the BLM science program in understanding

the ecology of these invasive species and learning how to control their spread and limit the

habitat damage they cause. $2,000,000. National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) - To improve understanding of the unique

resources in the units of the NLCS, monitor their status, and plan for management and

protection of these resources. $750,000.

Additional Land Management Concerns. The BLM has numerous concerns related to its responsibilities of protecting the resources on the Nation’s Public Lands. Examples of studies focused on some of these needs include identification and protection of paleontology resources,

locating and identifying archaeological and cultural resources and understanding how best to preserve and protect them. The BLM is responsible for protecting wild horse herds and finding homes for excess animals on western Federal Lands. The BLM also needs to understand the changing demographics of the West and the different cultural values of newly arriving residents. The BLM needs to understand the significance of the vast methane hydrate resource beneath

the lands it manages in northern Alaska and the possible effects of development of this resource. Such diverse needs require an ever changing focus of BLM’s science program to enable the Bureau to successfully protect and manage the Nation’s Public Lands and

Resources. $1,750,000. The BLM has developed a formal Science Strategy that includes a process for identifying highpriority relevant science needs and then meeting these needs either internally or in collaboration Section XV - Research and Development Page XV -3
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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

National Monuments, which will include the identification of science opportunities and research

needs. 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. The BLM relies on the science capabilities within the USGS as its largest single source of scientific research support, although the BLM works with other Federal agencies,

State agencies, and other organizations to meet its overall science needs. The USGS

Geologic, Water Resources, and Geography Disciplines, support the BLM’s mineral assessment, mining-related hydrologic studies, and abandoned mine land efforts. The USGS

Bioioqicai Resources Discipline addresses the majority of the BLM’s science needs relating to managing biological resources. Because USGS scientific products are subjected to extensive peer review before submitting them to BLM, BLM can be assured of the high quality of the

results of scientific investigations. The BLM is a founding partner in the network of Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units that has 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. Investigators participating in the CESU network

are highly qualified and experienced; their products are of the highest quality in scientific research.

In the 2007 budget, as it has in the past, the Research and Development program will rely on

funding spent within various programs on data, information gathering, and knowledge to improve the management of the public lands and it resources. In 2007, the BLM will be

beginning new investigations, including:

In 2007, BLM is requesting an additional $425,000 to support USGS gas hydrate energy

research efforts in Alaska. BLM worked with partner bureaus to develop an integrated gas

hydrates work plan for new research scheduled for Fiscal Year 2007. Please see the Gas

Hydrate Work Plan.

In addition to these projects, new research, studies and assessments will be initiated, and past

research, studies and assessments will be continued 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, Utah and New Mexico are likely to be areas of focus

for many of these efforts. The Research and Development program supports the Department’s Strategic Plan through it’s use of partnerships, a “supporting pillar” of the Plan, and science, the foundation for the plan.

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Bureau of Land Management 2007 Budget Justifications Many of the results of the program will fall within the mission goals of the Strategic Plan: Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, and Serving Communities.

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Oil Shale and Tar Sands Report to Congress - Filed in December 2005

This report was filed in December 2005 with the Committee on Resources of the House of

Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. The report was prepared in response to the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Sec. 369 (g) "Oil

Shale, Tar Sands, and Other Strategic Unconventional Fuels Act of 2005” (P.L. 109-58, August

8, 2005). The report, together with the provisions in Section 369 of the Energy Act, provides the information requested by the Committee in the House Report for the 2006 Appropriation Act, H.R. 109-80, page 14, concerning the administrative, regulatory, and statutory steps that may be

necessary to proceed with oil shale development, including, but not limited to, acreage

limitations on leases and permitting measures needed to stimulate oil shale research and commercial development.

Section 369(g) specifically states:

Initial Report by the Secretary ofthe Interior - Within 90 days after the date ofenactment ofthe

Act, the Secretary’ ofthe Interior shall report to the Committee on Resources ofthe House of

Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ofthe Senate on -

(1) the interim actions necessary to -

(A) develop the program, complete the programmatic environmental impact

statement, and promulgate thefinal regulation as required by subsection

(d) ;and

(B) conduct thefirst lease sales under the program as required by subsection

(e) ;and

(2) a schedule to complete such actions within the time limits mandated by this section ... Actions Taken To Date The foundation of the Tar Sands leasing program was established by The Combined

Hydrocarbon Leasing Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-78) which amended the Mineral Leasing Act to allow

issuance of combined hydrocarbon leases in specially designated tar sand areas. Section 350 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 further amends the Mineral Leasing Act to allow

issuance of separate oil and gas leases and tar sand leases, set the maximum allowable lease acreage in special tar sand areas at 5,760 acres and establish the minimum acceptable bid for tar sand leases as $2.00 per acre. To accomplish the changes

required by Section 350, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published an Interim Final Rule on October 7, 2005, to amend regulations for leasing of hydrocarbons, except coal, gilsonite and oil shale, in special tar sand areas in the Federal Register. Bureau ofLand Management, 43 CFR Part 3140 Leasing in Special Tar Sand Areas (70 FR 58610). With the implementation of

the amended regulations, with respect to the leasing of hydrocarbons, the Tar Sands leasing program is in place and will be functional with the completion of a Programmatic Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) for Oil Shale and Tar Sands.

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Establishing a functional program for leasing oil shale as required by Section 369 (c) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 required first developing the mechanism to allow leasing for Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstration (R, D & D). The BLM recognized the need

for additional energy resources and prior to enactment of the Act established a team consisting of members of the three primary' oil shale resource states, (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming) to begin

the creation of a functional Oil Shale program. The team developed the proposed R, D & D

lease document, confidentiality agreements, and evaluation forms to be used in evaluating R, D & D nominations. On Thursday, June 9, 2005, the BLM published in the Federal Register, a

notice entitled Potentialfor Oil Shale Development Callfor Nominations - Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstration (R, D & D) Program, (70 FR 33753), which resulted in 20

nominations being received within 3 different states, (10 in Colorado, 9 in Utah and 1 nomination in Wyoming). On August 24, 2005, the BLM sent letters to the Governors of

Colorado, Utah and Wyoming requesting representatives to serve on an Interdisciplinary Review Team (IDRT) that will evaluate each of the nominations. IDRT membership consists of

representatives from BLM offices in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, representatives from

Department of Energy and Department of Defense, and Governor selected representatives from

each of the three states. On October 25, 2005, the IDRT met to begin to evaluate the nominations from each state. A Programmatic EIS will be prepared for oil shale leasing to address the environmental concerns

associated with oil shale development and to provide an opportunity for public participation in the process. The Project Manager for the Programmatic EIS for Oil Shale and Tar Sands has been selected and will be developing and coordinating the actions involved with the Programmatic EIS effort. The projected completion date of the Programmatic EIS is February 1, 2007. Interim Actions The following interim actions are being taken by BLM to implement the Oil Shale and Tar Sands

Leasing Program.

Oil Shale

• Evaluate Oil Shale R, D & D Proposals

• Select Superior Proposals

• Prepare NEPA for Selected Proposals

• Complete Decision Record (DR) of Record of Decision (ROD)

• Publish Notice of Availability of NEPA Document and Issue Leases

• Assemble Work Group to Develop Regulations

• Work Group Reviews Previously Drafted Regulations and Recommendations

• Work Group Reviews Draft Leasing EIS and Comments

• Publish Proposed Regulations and Request Comments

• Work Group Develops and Finalizes Oil Shale Regulations

• Publish Final Oil Shale Regulations

• Finalize Programmatic EIS

• Revise Land Use Plans if Necessary

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• Consult with Governors, Local Governments and Interested Indian Tribes

• Solicit Nomination of Tracts

• Conduct first Commercial Oil Shale Lease Sales

Tar Sands

• Amend the 43 CFR Part 3140 regulations concerning leasing of hydrocarbons to allow

individual leasing of tar sands

• Finalize Programmatic EIS

• Consider Need for Further Regulations

• Consult with Governors, Local Governments and Interested Indian Tribes

• Solicit Nomination of Tracts

• Conduct first Commercial Tar Sands Lease Sales Oil Shale and Tar Sands Programmatic EIS

• Issue Contract

• Prepare Draft EIS

• Request and Analyze Comments

• Notice of Final EIS

• Record of Decision and FR Notice The BLM has developed schedules to ensure timely completion of all the interim steps necessary

to implement the Oil Shale and Tar Sands leasing programs. The schedules are listed in the enclosed tables:

• Table 1 - schedule for R, D & D leasing programs.

• Table 2 - schedule for Programmatic EIS for oil shale and tar sands.

• Table 3 - schedule for final regulations for commercial leasing. Commercial oil shale lease sales will be possible after the R, D & D program, the Programmatic

EIS and the final regulations are completed and will be on a competitive bid basis.

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Table 1 - Research, Development and Demonstration (R, D & D ) Leasing Program

(Status was updated February 17, 2006)

Section 369: Action

Steps

Start Date Time Finish Date Status

Nomination

Evaluations October 25, 2005

36

days November 30, 2005

Initial mtg October 25 completed

Superior Proposals

Selected November

30, 2005

7 days December 7, 2005

Completed

Prepare NEPA for

i Selected Proposals December 7, 2005

130

days Mid April 2006

i Complete Decision Record (DR) for R, D & D Tracts

April 2006 30

days End of April 2006

.

•!

i

1 Publish Notice and

Issue Lease(s) End of April 2006

r'c#

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Table 2- Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Oil Shale and Tar Sands

(Status was updated February 1 7, 2006)

Section 369: Action

Steps

Start Date Time Finish Date Status

Develop Statement of Work

October 31, 2005

20 days November 20, 2005 Completed

Notice of Intent and

EIS Scoping October 31,2005 60 days December 30, 2005 Completed

: Issue Contract November 20, 2005

1 0 days November 30, 2005 Completed r——————————

Prepare Draft EIS January 2, 2006 235

days August 24, 2006

Request and Analyze Comments

August 24, 2006 120

days December 20, 2006

1 Notice of Final EIS December 20, 2006

1 0 days January 2, 2007

\

Record of Decision and FR Notice January 2, 2007 30 days February 1, 2007 |

1

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Table 3- Final Regulations for Commercial Leasing Program for Oil Shale and Tar Sands

A) Tar Sands

(Status was updated February 17, 2006)

Section 369: Action

Steps

Start Date Time Finish Date Status

Revise 43 CFR3140

Regulations August 8, 2005

45 days October 7, 2005 Completed

B) Oil Shale

(Status was updated February 1 7, 2006)

Section 369: Action

Steps

Start Date Time Finish Date Status

Assemble Work Group to

: Develop Regulations December 10, 2005

5 days December 15, 2005 Completed

Work Group Reviews

i Previously Drafted

Regulations and Recommendations

January 15, 200690 days April 15, 2006

i

i

i Review Draft Leasing

EIS and Comments

October 3, 200664 days December 6, 2006

Develop and Publish Proposed Regulations December 6, 2007

38 day January 13, 2007

Evaluate Comments and

Finalize Oil Shale

Regulations

January 15, 200760 days March 16, 2007

Publish Final Rule March 18, 2007

1 day March 18, 2007

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