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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

2008 GENERAL STATEMENT
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

FY 2008 BLM REQUEST

Bureau of Land Management: Summary of Budget Themes 

1. Land Health Restoration: The BLM will implement a new land health restoration 

initiative in six specific geographic areas of the West – focusing on enhancement of 

habitat – to ensure that key wildlife populations are protected and sustained, while 

maintaining other uses of the land, including access for energy development. 

2. Contributing to Domestic Energy Resources: The BLM will continue to do our 

part in providing dependable, affordable energy for the Nation by providing access 

to public land resources while making sure that energy activities on public lands are 

conducted in an environmentally responsible manner.

3. Managing our Resources: The BLM will aggressively focus on the effective 

stewardship of our resources – funding, employees and assets – to ensure that we 

carry out our multiple-use mission in an effective, efficient manner.

Communication site in Oregon, part of the fabric of 

3,500 sites for critical modern-day infrastructure 

support on public lands, and 93,000 total rights-ofway. 
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PUBLIC LAND REWARDS

 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is 

responsible for multiple resource management as 

steward for public lands. The BLM’s 

responsibilities include use, protection, and 

development of a broad range of natural 

resources, such as minerals, timber, rangeland, 

watersheds, fish and wildlife habitat, and 

wilderness, which contribute to the quality of life 

and economic strength of this growing Nation. 

Extraordinary natural resources managed by the BLM include: 

• Nearly one billion acres of precious 

assets from the combined 258 million 

acres of surface estate, to the 700 million 

acres of onshore Federal subsurface 

minerals managed, making BLM the 

largest steward of Federal lands. 

• 785 Wilderness and Wilderness Study 

Areas, extending over 21 million acres of 

protected wilderness lands. 

• Over 117,000 miles of fisheries habitat, 

and 4 million acres of reservoirs and 

lakes. 

• Over 69 million acres of commercial 

forests and woodlands. 

• Over 31,000 wild horses and burros that 

live free on BLM-managed lands, and 

27,000 additional animals in holding 

facilities. 

• 56 million acres of Indian Minerals for which the BLM has fiduciary responsibilities. 

• Lands with 13,000 years of human record, petroglyphs, pictographs, cliff dwellings, 

ghost towns and lighthouses. 

Jupiter Lighthouse Park in Florida. From sea 

to shining sea, the BLM manages nearly oneeighth of all lands in the United States.

Fishing and solitude opportunities exist from the 

117,000 miles of streams on public lands. 
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• The largest amount of clean burning natural gas -- from the mostly Federal and Indian 

minerals of the San Juan Basin -- supplied via pipeline to major markets in California. 

Economic benefits provided by activities from BLM-managed lands include: 

• An estimated $20 billion value for the commercial activities in 2008 (primarily from 

energy production), which contribute to local economies and affect communities, 

hospitals and school funds for the States. 

• An estimated $4.6 billion of onshore mineral revenues collected by the MMS and 

deposited to the U.S. Treasury in 2008 (with half deposited to the General and 

Reclamation Funds and providing a return to Federal taxpayers). 

• An estimated $2.0 billion of the mineral revenues in 2008, which are shared with State 

governments. 

• 45 percent of the Nation's total coal production is from Federal coal managed by BLM. 

• 48 percent of the Nation’s geothermal energy is generated from BLM-managed 

geothermal resources. 

• $169 million in revenues collected in 2006 from the Federal Helium program for crude 

helium sales, from private helium storage and from fee sales/royalty payments for 

extracted helium. 

• An estimated $43 million in receipts of timber sales and vegetative material in 2008. 

• An estimated $15 million in receipts for administering 18,000 grazing permits and leases 

for nearly 13 million livestock animal unit months. 

Demands placed on BLM-managed lands and resources include: 

• 4,100 nearby communities relying on critical watersheds. 

• An estimated 22 million people residing within 25 miles of BLM lands. 

• An estimated 58 million annual visitors, combined with an increase in use of all-terrain 

and off-highway-vehicles.

Partnerships and cooperative efforts

benefit BLM-managed lands and resources, 

with great results, which include: 

• Funding leverages of $8 for every 

dollar of appropriation in the 

Recreation Resources Management 

program. 

• Funding leverages of $2.3 for every 

dollar invested in wildlife habitat 

projects in the Challenge Cost Share 

program. 

• Increasing work capability through 

volunteers and stakeholders – 

volunteers and stakeholders have 

contributed to over 1.3 million hours of 

sweat equity in 2006, which is the 

equivalent of an additional 726 full time 

Volunteer support includes building hiking trails. 

Overall the 25,000 volunteers return an estimated 

$28 in labor value for every dollar contributed to 

the Volunteer Program. 
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BLM employees – doubling the BLM workforce with 10,000 citizen volunteers on 

National Public Lands Day alone. 

The BLM maintains vigilance over public land stewardship by ensuring a sound return on the 

investments of these assets with 12 successive clean audits of the agency financial records. 

Geothermal energy from public lands broadens the electricity options 

for the Nation. 
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OVERVIEW OF BUDGET THEMES

The critical themes for fiscal year 2008 

include restoring wildlife habitat through 

the Healthy Lands Initiative, developing 

environmentally-responsible domestic 

sources of energy, and Managing for 

Excellence to maintain BLM capacity 

and effectiveness. The 2008 Budget 

Request for the BLM is $1.010 billion in 

current appropriations, not including 

Wildland Fire, an increase of $25.3 

million over the 2007 Continuing 

Resolution and $6.9 million above the 

2007 Budget Request. 

This Budget Request consists of several increases and decreases, which are described in the 

Summary of Budget Provisions section. The 2008 Budget Request consists of three major 

budget themes: 

• Enhance habitat on BLM-managed and adjoining lands to allow for responsible energy 

development and recreation, through increased funding for the Healthy Lands Initiative. 

• Serve the needs of the Nation for dependable raw materials and energy, as an increase 

in funding will allow additional inspection and enforcement actions. 

• Capitalize on efficiencies in BLM’s assets for effective execution of BLM’s multiple-use 

mission. 

These major budget themes are described below: 

Public lands provide important habitat for all types of 

wildlife and the recreation enjoyment of the public. 
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1. Land Health Restoration - The Healthy Lands Initiative 

in restoring wildlife habitat: This initiative, supporting the 

Secretary’s Cooperative Conservation goals, consists of $15.0 

million in new funds for the BLM, along with the anticipated 

monetary contributions from partners of $10 million. The BLM 

will work cooperatively with partners to implement large-scale, 

focused habitat protection and restoration projects on BLMmanaged public lands and on adjoining State and private 

lands that will significantly enhance the health and productivity 

of public lands while allowing for responsible energy 

development and recreation. Projects will address the issues 

of decreasing native vegetation for fish and wildlife, the 

increasing invasion of non-native species, and degraded water 

quality. Improving the condition of wildlife habitat will promote 

the recovery of species and help assure continued access to 

and multiple-use of public lands while improving the ecological 

landscape. Particular attention will be focused on 

conserving and restoring sagebrush habitat and targeting 

projects to areas with extensive energy development and 

recreation use. 

 The $15.0 million initiative, coupled with 

the $10 million expected from partners, 

and $8 million in other BLM program 

funds, will improve performance by 

enabling the BLM to treat approximately 

407,000 acres of land in 2008. At 

current MLR funding levels, the BLM 

would treat approximately 106,000 

acres of lands in 2008. Additional 

information is included in the Healthy 

Lands Initiative tab in the Management 

of Lands and Resources section. 

 2. Contributing to Domestic Energy 

Resources – Oil and Gas Inspection, 

Enforcement and Monitoring: One of 

the BLM’s highest priorities is 

contributing to the domestic energy 

supply by providing access to BLM-managed energy resources and implementing BLM-related 

components of the President’s National Energy Policy and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The 

Energy Policy Act requires the BLM to take steps to facilitate development of domestic energy 

supplies, including alternative and renewable forms of energy. The BLM requested significant 

funding increases in 2007 for processing requests for oil and gas development, implementing an 

oil shale leasing program, conducting energy-related activities on the Alaska North Slope, and 

carrying out other responsibilities under the Energy Policy Act. The 2007 Budget Request 

included: 

Six focus areas of landscape 

restoration in the Healthy Lands 

Initiative. 

Oak pellet mats used to spread the load and reduce the 

imprint left on the soils and vegetation in Wyoming. 
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• $3.3 million in additional funds for the Oil and Gas Management program to continue 

progress toward completion of the programmatic Oil Shale and Tar Sands environmental 

impact statement (EIS); 

• Another $9.2 million for oil and gas permitting, inspections and monitoring at non-pilot 

offices; and 

• $12.9 million for Alaska North Slope energy activities, including actions necessary to 

facilitate leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), if authorized by 

Congress. 

The 2008 Budget Request retains these requested 2007 increases for the domestic energy 

programs, plus an additional $3.1 million to address inspection and environmental issues 

associated with energy development. 

During the past few years, the BLM has focused on responding to a sharp increase in the 

demand for Federal oil and gas resources, approving more than twice as many drilling permits 

in 2006 as were approved in 2000. This has led to an increase in the number of new wells. 

Each new well requires several inspections during drilling and production phases to ensure that 

all applicable environmental and safety standards are complied with, and to ensure that 

adequate reclamation is completed. 

Inspections Completed

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Figure 1. The ongoing trend of demand for drilling oil and gas 

wells has led to a need for corresponding Inspection and 

Enforcement compliance activity for onshore public lands. 

 (This chart depicts Federal minerals only, not Indian).

It is crucial that the BLM now increase its capacity to perform inspections and monitoring, to 

match the level of new energy development. The BLM has also recently modified the training 

and on-the-job skill development required for all inspectors to earn certification. The BLM 

requests the additional $3.1 million in 2008 to hire and train additional field inspectors; plus to 

monitor air, water and wildlife habitat in areas with active oil and gas development. 
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3. Managing Our Resources: The BLM will focus on effective stewardship of our resources - 

our funding, our employees and our assets – to ensure that the multiple-use mission of the 

agency is executed in an effective and efficient manner. The effort to maximize the capacity of 

our agency includes: 

• Promoting savings on travel. 

• Implementing our new Capital Asset Management Plan. 

• Devising innovative ways to process permits for energy, rights-of-way and other public 

land activities. 

Our Managing for Excellence initiative will make a series of changes to the BLM’s operations and 

organization that will result in a more effective organization. This initiative establishes a set of 

broad ranging management concepts to sustain the BLM’s core mission into the future, such as: 

• Creating more consistently structured State organizations comprised of a State Office, 

District Offices and Field Offices. 

• Establishing a National Operations Center in Denver to consolidate the existing business 

functions, and providing increased support to the field because of the proximity to the 

majority of the Rocky Mountain offices. 

• Streamlining both Financial and Human Resources services for the BLM.
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BLM’S BUDGET ESTIMATE

The BLM’s 2008 Budget Request is $1.010 billion in current appropriations, a net increase of 

$25.21 million over the 2007 Continuing Resolution. The table below shows the total budget, 

without the Wildland Fire Management account and with the Wildland Fire Management 

account. The appropriation request for Wildland Fire Management is submitted separately 

Table 1 

OVERVIEW OF 2008 BUDGET REQUEST - without Wildland Fire Management 

(Dollars in Thousands) 

Budget 

Authority 

2006 

Actual** 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution 

(CR) 

2008 

Request 

2008 Request 

Change from 2007 

CR 

 Amount Percent

Current 1,003,116 1,003,300 984,970 1,010,180 25,210 2.5%

Permanent 1,118,198 343,883 * 343,883 199,643 -144,240 -41.9%

Total 2,121,314 1,347,183 1,328,853 1,209,823 -119,030 -8.8%

FTEs 7,931 7,972 7,938 7,939 1 0.0%

 * Original 2007 Budget Request estimate for BLM Permanent Appropriations was $1,050,835. The current estimate for 2007 accounts 

for the decrease in the amount of anticipated lands sales in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Account. 

** The 2006 dollar amount is slightly different than Departmental Highlights Book, due to updated receipt information in the 

Miscellaneous Trust Funds Appropriation. 

OVERVIEW OF 2008 BUDGET REQUEST with WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT 

(Dollars in Thousands) 

Budget 

Authority 

2006 

Actual** 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution 

(CR) 

2008 

Request 

2008 Request 

Change from 2007 

CR 

 Amount Percent

Current 1,859,768 1,772,860 1,754,223 1,812,029 57,806 3.3%

Permanent 1,118,198 343,883 * 343,883 199,643 -144,240 -41.9%

Total 2,977,966 2,116,743 2,098,106 2,011,672 -86,434 -4.1%

FTEs 10,668 10,574 10,540 10,506 -34 -0.3%

 * Original 2007 President's Budget estimate for BLM Permanent Appropriations was $1,050,835. The current estimate for 2007 

accounts for the decrease in the amount of anticipated lands sales in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Account. 

 ** The 2006 dollar amount is slightly different than Departmental Highlights Book, due to updated receipt information in the 

Miscellaneous Trust Funds Appropriation. 
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OVERVIEW OF BLM’S REQUEST BY

STRATEGIC PLAN MISSION GOAL

The complexity of the 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) 

2007-2012 Strategic Plan. The 2008 Budget Request of $1.010 billion in appropriated funds 

(not including Wildland Fire) supports the following DOI mission goals: Resource Protection 

($324 million), Resource Use ($301 million), Recreation ($107 million), and Serving 

Communities ($278 million). In addition to supporting the DOI’s mission goals, funding will 

support the BLM’s mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands 

for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The table below describes the 

funding by DOI mission goals, displaying the comparison to the fiscal year 2006 enacted and 

fiscal year 2007 continuing resolution levels. 

Table 2. Funding by DOI Strategic Plan Mission Goal

Overview of the BLM 2008 Funding by Mission Goal 

Bureau of Land Management 

Funding by Mission Goal 

2006 

Enacted 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution 

2008 

Request 

2008 

Change 

Resource Protection $292,468 $316,690 $317,755 $324,023 $6,268

Resource Use $300,362 $295,183 $270,816 $301,456 $30,640

Recreation $82,305 $106,349 $104,148 $106,552 $2,404

Serving Communities $326,766 $285,078 $292,251 $278,149 

-

$14,102

Total $1,001,901 $1,003,300 $984,970 $1,010,180 $25,210

2007 numbers reflect conversion to the 2007-2012 DOI Strategic Plan and BLM internal adjustments. 

The 2008 Budget Request includes funding changes in order to best implement the mission 

goals of the Department’s Strategic Plan, continue the BLM’s emphasis of pursuing 

Management Excellence, and sustain the commitment to maintain agency capacity in a fiscally 

responsible manner. In formulating the 2008 Budget Request, the BLM used cost and 

management data, and directed funding resources to current priority needs. 

The BLM funding compared to the DOI strategic plan mission goals is displayed with the pie 

chart below (Figure 2). The funding comparison between the fiscal year 2007 continuing 

resolution levels and the fiscal year 2008 Budget Request is shown by the bar graph (Figure 3). 
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FY 2008 Bureau of Land Management

Funding by Strategic Goal

(Dollars in Thousands)

Resource Use, 

$301,456

30%

Resource 

Protection, 

$324,203

32%

Recreation, 

$106,552

11%

Serving 

Communities, 

$278,149

28%

Figure 2. Funding by DOI Strategic Plan Mission Goal

Funding Changes, 2007 Continuing Resolution - 2008 Request

(Dollars in Thousands)

$317,755 $292,251

$104,148

$270,816

$278,149

$106,552

$301,456

$324,023

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

$350,000

Resource Protection Resource Use Recreation Serving Communities

2007 CR 2008 Request

Figure 3. Funding Changes, by DOI Strategic Plan Mission Goal. 

Funding resources are directed to current priority needs rather than 

creating new obligations and responsibilities. 
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SUMMARY OF BUDGET PROVISIONS 

2007 President's Budget Request 1,003,300

Increases 

Healthy Lands Initiative 15,000

Oil & Gas Inspections, Enforcement, and Monitoring 3,104

Mining Law Administration Program Increase (funded through increased fees) 2,000

Mining Law Administration Program Increase Offset -2,000

FBMS 2,530

Increase in Uncontrollable Costs 30,042

Decreases 

Reduction in Realty Program (improvements in right-of-way cost recovery will replace 

appropriated funds) 

-1,000

Information Technology Savings -5,500

Streamlining of Applied Science & Other Resource Programs -1,000

Streamlining of Finance & Business Operations -1,000

Resource Management Planning -3,000

Wild Horse & Burro Program -4,700

Alaska Conveyance activities -1,761

Deferred Maintenance Management -4,322

Cultural Resources Management -3,000

Cadastral Survey -3,174

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation decrease -750

Travel Reduction -2,170

Recreation Resources Management -219

Oregon & California Grant Lands Account reduction in Resource Mgmt programs -5,000

Land Acquisition Account (to be partially offset by Mineral Interest Sales) -7,200

2008 President's Budget Request 1,010,180

A brief discussion of the program increases and decreases is included in the Discussion of 

Budget Provisions section. 
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DISCUSSION OF

BUDGET PROVISIONS

Increases

The 2008 Budget Request proposes several increases to leverage resource protection projects, 

meet growing demands for domestic energy, and maintain the agency capacity to manage 

natural resources from public lands. 

Healthy Lands Initiative (+$15.0 million) – The 2008 BLM Budget Request includes $15.0 

million for the BLM to work cooperatively with partners to implement large, focused habitat 

protection and enhancement projects on BLM-managed public lands and on adjoining state and 

private lands that will significantly enhance the health and productivity of public lands while 

allowing energy development and recreation to continue. Projects will address the problems of 

decreasing native vegetation for fish and wildlife, the increasing invasion of non-native species, 

and degraded water quality. Improving the condition of wildlife habitat will promote the recovery 

of species and help assure continued access to and multiple-use of public lands. Particular 

attention will be focused on conserving and restoring sagebrush habitat and targeting projects to 

areas with extensive energy development and recreation use. The BLM also anticipates 

obtaining an additional $10 million from partners to conduct this work. 

 Treating wildlife habitat in the wildlife-energy interface is important because the BLM is clearly 

at a national crossroads for restoring habitats for a variety of species in a manner that keeps 

pace with the country’s growth and energy needs and demands. Smaller scale, project-byproject approaches are unlikely to be sufficient for these challenges. Energy production on BLM 

lands provides 5 percent of our Nation’s oil, 13 percent of 

our Nation’s gas and 45 percent of our Nation’s coal. The 

majority of this production comes from the Rocky Mountain 

States of Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New 

Mexico. A comparison of oil and gas Applications for 

Permit to Drill received in these areas between the years 

1996 and 2000 and the years 2001 to 2005 shows a 104 

percent increase in activity. There are numerous listed, 

candidate and proposed Federal species and their habitat 

that coincide with these areas of production. 

The $15.0 million initiative, coupled with the $10 million 

expected from partners, and $8 million in other BLM program funds, will improve performance 

by enabling the BLM to leverage resources to treat nearly four times the current acreage with 

this broad effort. Approximately 407,000 acres of land would be treated in 2008, on both 

Sage grouse and sagebrush habitat 

cover large areas of the West.
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Federal and non-Federal lands, primarily to benefit wildlife habitat in areas with sagebrush 

habitat and areas where wildlife issues intersect with increasing energy development – 

specifically, funds would be targeted to the six geographic areas identified as part of this 

initiative. At current funding levels, the BLM would treat approximately 106,000 acres of lands 

in 2008. Collaboration with partners will be crucial to this effort and some of the 407,000 acres 

treated will include neighboring private and State lands. These partnerships, new funding 

through the initiative, and funds contributed by partners, will result in treatment of a significant 

number of acres – Federal and non-Federal – across the landscape, which will result in 

significant ecological improvement for all stakeholders. 

Energy Resources, Inspection, Enforcement and Monitoring (+$3.1 million) – Contributing 

to domestic energy by implementing the President’s National Energy policy is one of the BLM’s 

highest priorities. The BLM obtained significant funding increases in 2007 for other parts of the 

program, such as processing requests for oil and gas development, implementing the oil shale 

program, carrying out our responsibilities under the Energy Policy Act, and conducting energyrelated activities on the Alaska North Slope. In 2007, the BLM requested $3.3 million in 

additional funds in the Oil and Gas Management Program to continue progress toward 

completion of the programmatic Oil Shale and Tar Sands EIS, $9.2 million for energy permitting, 

inspections and monitoring at non-pilot offices, and $12.9 million for Alaska North Slope energy 

activities, including ANWR development. 

During the past few years, the BLM has made a major effort to meet increasing demands for 

domestic energy by processing additional applications for permits to drill, and companies are 

drilling wells at an increased rate. In 2006, the 

BLM approved more than twice the number of 

drilling permits approved in 2000. To ensure that 

this increased activity continues to meet all 

applicable environmental and safety standards, it is 

crucial that the BLM increase its capacity for 

inspections and monitoring. 

The additional funding requested, combined with 

the retained funding increase included within the 

2007 Budget Request, will be used to increase the 

number of fluid mineral inspections and water 

monitoring stations. The funds will allow the BLM 

to complete an additional 510 inspections to ensure 

the proper accounting of oil and gas production and 

environmental compliance, which will help protect 

the environment, public health and safety in areas where oil and gas production is occurring. 

With the funding provided, the BLM will also monitor the effectiveness of oil and gas lease 

stipulations at 454 surrounding locations. The additional funding also supports gains from past 

redesigns for more comprehensive inspector training and certification. A robust inspection and 

enforcement program with effective compliance is the cornerstone for continued permitting and 

land use planning for energy development activities. 

Inspection and enforcement for production 

measurement completed with certified 

inspectors.
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Mining Law Program (+$2.0 million) – The additional funding requested is expected to be fully 

offset by additional collections, which are anticipated to total $34.7 million in receipts of mining 

claim maintenance and location fees. As a result of the increased funding, the BLM will 

increase performance in processing mining plans of operation; processing mining notices; 

determining adequate financial guarantees to match reclamation obligations; and, conducting 

surface management inspections.

Financial and Business Management System (FBMS) (+$2.53 million) – The 2008 Budget 

Request includes an increase of $2.53 million for implementation of a Department-wide 

Financial and Business Management System (FBMS), to support the BLM’s share of the 2008 

charge from the Centralized Billing Working Capital fund. Department-wide, the 2008 Budget 

Request includes $40.4 million in appropriated funding for implementation of FBMS. The 2008 

request supports implementation of new modules for property and initial budget formulation. 

Core financials and e-Grants were implemented in the first bureaus in 2006, and the acquisition 

module is scheduled for 2007. The Department is implementing the system in phases by 

bureaus, with all bureaus scheduled to be implemented by the end of 2011. The 2008 request 

will support implementation of the new modules for the Office of Surface Mining and Minerals 

Management Service, and all modules for the BLM. The 2008 request represents the peak 

funding year for the project, as it involves the implementation of the remaining BLM modules, 

and would allow the Department to retire 11 additional legacy systems. The BLM is scheduled 

for full deployment in October 2009. 

The Department-wide Programs budget justification includes additional materials supporting this 

Department-wide request for FBMS under the Working Capital Fund. 

Increase in Uncontrollable Costs (+$30.042 million) – This will allow the BLM to fully cover 

estimated fixed costs in 2008. These costs include non-program related costs such as pay 

increases, General Service Administration space rental costs, retirement system costs, health 

plan costs, injured employee and unemployment compensation costs, and specified DOI costs 

and assessments. 

Decreases

The 2008 Budget Request proposes several reductions, as the BLM strives to work more costeffectively and continue to meet public demands by maintaining agency capacity, enhancing 

partnerships, and pursuing Managing for Excellence initiatives. These reductions are described 

below: 

Reduction of O&C Program in Reforestation, Planning and Other Resources (-$5.0 

million) - In the Oregon and California (O&C) Grant Lands account, the 2008 Budget Request 

maintains the 2007 funding request of $3.0 million to increase timber sales. The 2008 Budget 

Request also includes a $5.0 million reduction in the other areas of the O&C account due to the 

completion of the six Western Oregon land use plans in 2007 and a decreased need for funding 

in the reforestation and forest development and other program areas. 

Rights-of-Way (ROW) Savings and Cost Recovery (-$1.0 million) – The 2008 Budget 

Request will reduce the Lands and Realty Management program by an additional $1.0 million. 
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This reduction would be offset by additional revenue, through more effective administration of 

cost recovery regulations for rights-of-way.

Information Technology Savings (-$5.5 million) - The 2008 request includes a reduction of 

$5.5 million for information technology. The BLM will achieve savings through conversion of 

Bureau-wide area network data responsibilities to the Enterprise Services Network, 

improvements to the Local Area Network capabilities, and continuation by both the BLM and the 

DOI to institute best management practices providing for enhanced Information Technology (IT) 

services and resultant resource savings. In addition, the BLM will realize significant cost 

savings in its narrowband radio program resulting from improved technology and equipment. 

The total reduction also includes $1.0 million savings in the Department of the Interior Land 

Resource Management (DLRM) reflecting the use of anticipated 2007 balances to continue 

system planning in 2008.

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$1.0 million) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$1.0 million) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Resource Management Planning Reduction (-$3.0 million) - The BLM will shift priorities to 

address critical plans, and defer five lower priority plan starts until 2009. Reducing the number 

of ongoing planning projects will allow BLM to more effectively manage these projects and the 

ability to meet the changing community needs and public resource use demands, while 

protecting land health needed to support implementation of the DOI Strategic Plan and the 

Administration's goals of balanced energy production and land health improvement. The focus 

will remain on mostly new plan projects in high priority energy areas (eight) and two other new 

plan projects which will focus on sagebrush habitat, grazing and travel management issues. 

Wild Horse and Burro Program Reduction (-$4.7 million) - In 2008, the BLM proposes to 

reduce the program by $4.7 million, focusing funds on caring for the 31,000 animals in short and 

long-term holding facilities and managing the adoption program. The program expected to 

achieve the overall Appropriate Management Level (AML) of wild horses and burro populations 

on the public lands by December 2007. Although the goal will fall slightly short, the population 

will be the closest in the history of the program, to AML. 

Alaska Conveyance Program Reduction (-$1.761 million) - The BLM proposes to decrease 

the Alaska Conveyance Program by $1.761 million. Enactment of the Alaska Land Transfer 

Acceleration Act in December 2004 created an expectation that the BLM would complete all 

land conveyances in Alaska by 2009. This funding level will allow the BLM to finalize land 

ownership patterns through obtaining final priorities in order to meet expectations of substantive 

completion by 2009. An additional 3 years from that deadline is the time estimated for 

transferring land title by Interim Conveyance and Tentative Approval. 
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Deferred Maintenance Program Reduction (-$4.322 million) - The BLM proposes to reduce 

the program by $4.322 million during 2008 by deferring lower priority projects and implementing 

its new Capital Asset Management plan to determine the best projects to meet mission priorities 

and assets appropriate for disposal. The Deferred Maintenance program is part of the BLM’s 

Capital Asset Management plan. The asset management plan is a 3-year plan to assist the 

BLM in developing an inventory of assets that are maintained at the right cost, the appropriate 

condition, and used in the most effective manner. 

Cultural Resources Management Program Reduction (-$3.0 million) - The proposed 

reduction will fund the program at the fiscal year 2006 enacted level. Impacts in performance 

may be offset by expanding existing partnerships and extensive volunteer participation. 

Cadastral Survey (-$3.174 million) - The BLM proposes to decrease the Cadastral Survey 

program by $3.174 million, resulting in a reduction of cadastral field survey miles. 

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Pass-Through Funding Reduction (-$750,000) - This 

decrease reflects a reduction of funding that is provided to the National Fish and Wildlife 

Foundation. The Foundation is a well-established program, which is able to generate significant 

amount of funding on its own. This will enable the BLM to target funds to other priority areas. 

Travel Savings (-$2.2 million) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Recreation Resources Management Savings (-$219,000) - The BLM proposes to save 

$219,000 by deferring lower priority travel management plans. 

Land Acquisition, Reduction in LWCF, Offset by Sale of Subsurface Mineral Estate (-$7.2 

million) - In 2008, the BLM proposes to reduce the appropriated funding for the Land 

Acquisition program by $7.2 million, but proposes to use $5.0 million in proceeds from the sale 

of certain subsurface mineral estate (containing no known mineral values) to fund new land 

purchases, allowing an offsetting budget reduction in the LWCF account. At an estimated price 

of $10 per acre, the BLM could obtain up to $5.0 million per year for use in new land purchases. 

This will offset most of the difference in appropriated funds for the LWCF.

Other Legislative and Budget Changes

Secure Rural Schools - The Budget Request includes a legislative proposal that provides $400 

million above the current baseline for a 4-year extension of a program of payments to counties 

where Federal timber revenues have declined. These payments are called “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 the National Forest plans as suitable for exchange since they are isolated or inefficient to 
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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. 

Accelerated Coal Bonus Bid Payments - The 2008 Budget Request proposes to accelerate 

the schedule for payment of bonus bid payments on all new coal leases. Full payment of bonus 

bids would be required within the first year of the lease sale. Current law requires the BLM to 

offer the deferred payment option for at least of half of leases, allowing coal operators to spread 

the bonus bid payments over five years. 

Amendment to Federal Lands Transaction Facilitation Act - The 2008 Budget Request 

proposes 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 nonfederal lands within specially-designated areas such as National Parks, National Wildlife 

Refuges, and National Monuments. The 2008 Budget Request 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. 

Sale of Eligible Subsurface Mineral Estate - Where mineral interest is owned by the United 

States and the surface is owned by another party, the BLM will use an existing provision of the 

Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) to sell the mineral interest with no known 

mineral values, to the surface owner. The 2008 Budget Request proposes a change to allow 

the proceeds of such sales to be credited to the Land Acquisition account to be used for the 

purchase of lands or interests in land, and administrative expenses for purchasing the lands, as 

authorized by the FLPMA. BLM estimates that as many as 500,000 acres could be sold each 

year at an estimated value of $10 per acre. The Budget Request proposes to credit the 

estimated $5.0 million in receipts to the Land Acquisition account. 

Elimination of the Range Improvement Fund - Consistent with the 2007 Budget Request, the 

2008 Budget Request proposes to eliminate the Range Improvement Fund. The Department 

will submit legislation to amend FLPMA 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 the Treasury. 

Elimination of Geothermal Revenues, DOI Share - Consistent with the 2007 Budget 

Request, the 2008 Budget Request proposes to rescind Section 234 of the Energy Policy Act of 

2005 to return the Federal share of geothermal revenues to the Treasury, consistent with 

historical practice. Section 234 redirected these revenues to BLM’s Geothermal Stream Act 

Implementation Fund. 
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Elimination of Geothermal Payments to Counties - Consistent with the 2007 President’s 

Budget, the 2008 Budget Request proposes to rescind Section 224 of the Energy Policy Act of 

2005, which allocated 25 percent of receipts to counties (in addition to the 50 percent provided 

to States), and to return the disposition of geothermal revenue to the historical formula of 50 

percent to States and 50 percent to the Treasury. 

Authorization of Oil and Gas Leasing in Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) – 

Consistent with past budget requests, the 2008 Budget Request again proposes that Congress 

enact legislation authorizing limited exploration and development of oil and gas resources within 

the Section 1002 planning area of ANWR, using the strictest environmental standards. The 

Budget Request assumes legislation would be enacted in time to allow a first lease in 2009. 

Amendment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 - As previewed in the 2007 Budget Request, 

the 2008 BLM Budget Request for oil and gas management reflects a proposed transition from 

reliance on mandatory mineral leasing receipts authorized by Section 365 of the Energy Policy 

Act to cost recoveries. The Administration will be proposing legislation to repeal provisions in 

Section 365 that prohibit BLM from implementing cost recovery fees for processing Applications 

for Permit to Drill (drilling permits) and divert mineral leasing receipts from the Treasury to BLM. 

The BLM currently estimates it will receive approximately $21 million in Section 365 receipts in 

2007. Assuming that the same number of drilling permits are submitted in 2008 as in 2007, the 

BLM proposes to phase-in full cost recovery for drilling permits beginning with a fee amount that 

would generate approximately $21 million in 2008, thereby maintaining the program’s capability 

for processing drilling permits and other use authorization-related activities at essentially the 

same level as in 2007. 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. 
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PRESIDENT’S MANAGEMENT AGENDA

The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) is an improvement strategy for Federal agencies 

based on the principles that government should be citizen-centered, results-oriented, and 

market-based. This section also discusses how the BLM verifies and validates Government 

Performance and Review Act (GPRA) data, as PMA assists the BLM in meeting the GPRA. 

1. Budget and Performance Integration 

The PMA calls on Federal agencies to better integrate performance results into their budget 

development and allocation processes. Since 2000, the BLM has employed the Management 

Information Systems and the Activity Based Costing/Management systems (Cost Management 

Systems) as the principle means to integrate budget and performance. Describing work in 

terms of program elements allows the BLM to show purchasing power in terms of outputs – all 

work is described by, and costs are charged to program elements. The ability to view real time 

data at all budget levels allows the BLM to compare individual location costs and prepare more 

accurate estimates for locations where demand is changing. 

The BLM has integrated its cost management program elements and work processes within the 

DOI Strategic Plan Goals. Each program element is mapped to a specific end outcome goal 

that is part of one of the four Strategic Plan mission goals. Integrating budget and performance 

information to manage the workload demands from customers is exemplified by the following 

examples: 

• Using cost data is to track cadastral survey miles; 

• Spreading funding and anticipating office needs to meet increasing permitting activity for 

oil and gas development; 

• Tracking grazing permit renewal costs and matching these needs with appropriate 

funding; and 

• Using cost data to gain efficiencies in the rights-of-way processing and cost recovery 

which should contribute significant savings. 

The BLM used activity based cost information in developing the funding needs and predicting 

the performance for the Healthy Lands Initiative.

Using Program Assessment Rating Tool to Improve Budget and Performance Integration – 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. The BLM is working to 

improve performance measures and is focusing on using 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 
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and timeliness, the BLM can show that it is leveraging its investments in cost management and 

other systems to deliver better value. 

2. Strategic Management of Human Capital 

The BLM’s Workforce Plan, Succession Plan, training initiatives and accountability evaluation 

have been and continue to be Departmental best practices. The BLM’s Five-Year workforce 

plan, which directly ties to the DOI Strategic Plan and the BLM’s responsibilities to deliver 

outcomes under that plan, will be updated in 2007. This workforce plan is used as the guide for 

skills and knowledge replenishment, improved work efficiencies, employee development, and 

succession planning. The BLM’s workforce planning process integrates budget with 

performance to define the workforce allocation model. The BLM currently has human capital 

strategies in place such as programs for students, knowledge transfer, recruitment, DOI Learn 

training, and an e-Gov system for training. BLM is leading the DOI in implementing electronic 

personnel files. 

3. Competitive Sourcing 

Competitive studies compare quality and costs of the BLM’s in-house capability to those 

available from non-Federal providers in functions considered commercial under the Federal 

Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (FAIR Act). The current BLM inventory identifies 

approximately 9,300 full-time equivalent positions that are performing activities also provided by 

commercial enterprises. 

The process generates statements of performance requirements, creates the government’s 

most efficient organization to meet those requirements, and compares that cost estimate with 

industry costs. Annual savings resulting from BLM competitive sourcing studies include: $2.0 

million in labor and equipment efficiencies in the Oregon/Washington offices; $238,000 in the 

mapping activity in Denver; and $200,000 annually at the National Interagency Fire Center. The 

BLM is currently conducting two studies of its Information Technology functions. 

4. Improving Financial Performance 

The Improved Financial Performance scorecard requires that agencies meet nine standards of 

success to receive a “Green” status rating. Seven of these standards are compliance standards 

and two are results standards. The seven compliance standards focus on maintaining strong 

financial operations and compliance with laws, regulations, and standards. The BLM has made 

progress in a number of areas, including using financial information to inform decision-making 

and drive results as well as implementing a plan for continuously expanding and improving the 

usefulness of financial information. The BLM’s MIS and Cost Management Systems provide all 

employees with up-to-date financial information to compare planned and budgetary resources 

with actual expenditures; and provide accurate information on the full and incremental cost of 

outputs, performance goals, and performance measures. The BLM’s success in this area is 

evidenced by 12 consecutive years of unqualified audit opinions on its financial statements. 
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5. Expanding E-Government 

The E-Government efforts will be concentrated in implementing government-wide projects, 

including the Geospatial One-Stop (GOS) which provides a spatial data "card catalog" of 

metadata for easier, more reliable public access to the Federal government's spatial 

information. The GOS should save the public hundreds of millions of dollars annually by 

eliminating redundant data collection and increasing opportunities for cost-sharing partnerships. 

The BLM has posted the metadata and provided map services for Cadastral and Land and 

Minerals programs, and Federal surface management agency boundaries. The BLM has also 

provided metadata records from BLM clearinghouses to allow the public to find BLM spatial 

resource information more easily. The BLM will continue to post information to GOS via the 

LR2000 and NILS land and resource record automation projects (Legacy Rehost 2000 and 

National Integrated and Land System), as well as expand partnerships to enhance and improve 

the quality of data that is provided to the public. The BLM will also continue to fine-tune our web 

presence and other means of electronic communications, such as targeted emails, video and 

audio, to more efficiently and effectively deliver our message and information for the public. 

The BLM contributes $591,300 to support the President’s E-Government initiatives. This 

amount is paid into the Department’s Working Capital Fund Account, and costs are distributed 

based upon relative benefits received by each bureau. The Department’s Budget Justification 

includes amounts for each initiative and describes the benefits received from each EGovernment activity. 

Capital Asset Justification for the BLM’s major IT investments can be viewed at 

http://www.doi.gov/ocio/cp/index.html. 

6. Asset Management 

The BLM has developed a mission-driven Asset Management Plan as required by Executive 

Order 13327, “Federal Real Property Asset Management.” The BLM’s Plan highlights the 

structure for managing the BLM’s assets, summarizes the BLM’s current asset inventory, and 

articulates the BLM’s strategy and plan of action for improving the management and conditions 

of advancing industry standards. The BLM adopted two new tools for managing its portfolio of 

buildings and other constructed assets and optimizing Annual Maintenance and Deferred 

Maintenance funding: Facility Condition Index, which is a measure of the condition and change 

of condition of facilities; and the Asset Priority Index, which is a tool to guide managers in 

assessing the priority, or level of importance, of constructed assets and the assets’ ability to 

help the BLM achieve its outcome goals. The BLM is beginning to dispose of assets that are 

non-mission dependent and in fair to poor condition. The objectives of asset management 

planning and rightsizing the BLM’s portfolio of construction assets are to reduce non-mission 

dependent inventory; improve condition of mission critical and mission dependent inventory; 

and, manage inventory at the right cost. 
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7. Research and Development 

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

assess the value of the R&D program. A discussion is under a separate tab for R&D. 

8. Energy Management at Interior Facilities 

As mandated in the Presidential directives of September 26, 2005, all Federal agencies shall 

institute Fuel Conservation Initiatives to conserve energy. Based upon this mandate the BLM 

has provided directions to all State and Field Offices. The direction lists specific long-term and 

short-term actions to conserve electricity, fuel oil, natural gas and fuel for vehicles and 

equipment. 

9. Fleet Transportation 

The BLM currently manages a fleet of 6,082 vehicles at a cost of $41 million. In 2008, the BLM 

will require detailed fleet plans from each of its BLM State Offices. An ongoing 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; use of energy-saving practices and expanded use of alternate-fueled 

vehicles, such as 20 percent of the fleet will be two-wheel drive or hybrids; and expanded 

leasing with a focus on increased accountability for fuel costs by all offices. 

10. Environmental Management 

The BLM issued the Environmental Management System policy in May 2006 and is currently 

working to implement a pilot in the Washington Office and in the Wyoming State Office. The 

results of the pilots will be analyzed and the BLM will move forward in implementing this System 

at all appropriate BLM organizations. In addition to implementation of this System at 

appropriate organizations, the BLM continues to reduce environmental impacts of its activities 

through chemical reduction, environmentally preferable purchasing, sustainability, energy 

conservation, alternative energy sources, and electronic stewardship. A few of the many BLM’s 

goals and accomplishments are identified below. The BLM is: 

• Developing an integrated “Greening” strategy for coordinating the efforts of States, 

Centers, and the Washington Office in order to efficiently achieve the BLM’s 

environmental goals and objectives. 

• Reducing specific chemicals and solid waste in accordance with the pollution prevention 

and recycling provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 

pertinent regulations, and Departmental directives. 

• Implementing a plan for sustainable building design principles that encompasses site 

planning, building design, materials selection, and life cycle management of new 

structures to insure environmentally sustainable operations. 

• Identifying and installing energy conservation measures at all appropriate BLM facilities 

under the Energy Savings Performance Contract. 

• Using the Compliance Assessment - Safety, Health, and the Environment program as 

the primary means to conduct environmental audits, identify findings, analyze root 
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causes, and monitor corrective actions in order to insure that BLM programs and 

facilities are operating in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. 

11. Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Data Validation and Verification 

The BLM requires offices to maintain documentation that supports the performance 

measurements reported. The BLM will continue to address data reliability issues through 

internal reporting and tracking systems. The BLM conducts program self-assessments, 

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) studies, and program or general management 

evaluations that include assessments of data validity and verification of reported 

accomplishments. Based on the results of these various evaluations, the BLM issues guidance 

to improve processes and strengthen the use of validation and verification of data. The GPRA 

data analysis also provides a tool for implementing the BLM Management Excellence initiatives. 
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OTHER MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES

Managing for Excellence – The BLM recently launched a strategic reorganization plan to 

streamline the BLM by improving efficiencies and reducing costs. As part of the process, the 

BLM is reviewing its processes, workforce and organizational structure to develop efficiencies. 

Work groups were established to review these issues and make recommendations to a work 

group of the BLM’s Executive Leadership Team. These recommendations will be evaluated in 

2007 for specific actions the BLM can take to become more efficient and create a future 

organization that can effectively deliver the programs and services expected of the BLM. In 

2006, the BLM implemented a leadership training program and a leadership succession plan.

This initiative is necessary to ensure that the BLM can continue to protect the health of the land 

while providing goods and services to the Nation for today and tomorrow. The core values of 

the BLM will remain the same, but the BLM business practices must respond to the external 

changes that shape the public’s needs and expectations. This initiative is the culmination of an 

18-month efficiency study of the Washington Office Headquarters and the Centers. 

The initiative proposes to create a unified National Operations Center (NOC) from five separate 

offices in Denver. This realignment will help by: 

• Centralizing many Human Resources functions at the NOC; 

• Centralizing information technology (IT) management at State Office under the State 

Chief Information Officer; 

• Providing zone procurement activities at the Colorado and Oregon State Offices; and 

• Establishing a 3-tier organization at the States in the field. 

The BLM is also proposing to have the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) 

provide policy leadership to partnership programs; volunteer programs; environmental education 

and heritage education programs; cooperative conservation; Alternative Dispute Resolution 

(ADR) and Service First. 
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Service First Initiative – The Congress 

approved the Service First initiative in 1998. 

Subsequent authorizations were made in the 

appropriations bills and report language 

allowing for joint permitting and making 

reciprocal delegations of the BLM and Forest 

Service authorities, duties, and 

responsibilities in support of Service First to 

promote quality natural resource 

stewardship, customer service, and 

operational efficiency; it was later amended 

to add clarifying language that facilitated 

project work, planning, permitting, leasing, 

contracting and other activities with less 

constraints. The expanded authorization 

also greatly eased financial management 

requirements for managing funds on an 

annual basis for shared project work by 

expediting the administrative process for 

transferring funds. 

The BLM has coordinated national efforts 

with the Forest Service to create a seamless 

organization in the field in implementing the 

Healthy Forest Initiative, planning for 

competitive sourcing studies, and 

implementing the Energy Policy Act. Some 

of the highlights have included: 

1) Establishing the Wildland Fire Leadership Council to provide for policy coordination, 

accountability, and implementation of the National Fire Plan and the Wildland Fire 

Management Policy. 

2) Developing a 10-year Comprehensive Strategy and implementation plan with shared 

tasks and performance measures, and common data tracking and reporting systems. 

3) Emphasizing sustainable development in interaction with industry groups and through 

publication of brochures for use in mining claimants and others who explore for hard rock 

minerals on Federal lands. 

In addition, the Forest Service is revising its locatable minerals regulations to be more 

consistent with the BLM regulations. This is expected to result in more consistent application of 

surface use requirements for activities conducted under the 1872 General Mining Law on 

Federal lands. 

Further, the Southern Nevada Agency Partnership (Partnership) was established as the forum 

for the four land management agencies to address common issues. The Partnership consists of 

members from the BLM, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest 

Complex landscape valuable for habitat, watersheds 

and a display of beauty such as the Granite Range 

in Nevada. 
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Service, that have identified 14 areas where the agencies would have a greater positive impact 

by working together, such as through resource protection and law enforcement. In the area of 

Interagency Volunteer Program, there are over 2500 interagency volunteers in an interagency 

database. Regular interagency volunteer events include litter clean-up, trail maintenance, 

restoration activities, as well as interagency volunteer recognition events. 

The Partnership has identified the following priorities for reducing barriers: 

1) Convening regular meetings to discuss existing Service First work and greater 

involvement of the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. 

2) Providing, at the local level, one computer with two access points for collocated units. 

3) Using existing authorities to provide for a “joint operating unit” with one budget allocation 

and account for one or two landscapes that are dual designated by fiscal year 2009. 

4) Pursuing permanent legislative authority in the fiscal year 2007 legislative cycle. 

5) Drafting a joint space policy that will provide a consistent joint policy on space 

requirements that will facilitate implementing collocations. Over the past two years, the 

BLM and FS have co-located seven more offices (Meeker, Dickerson, Grants Pass, 

Coeur D’Alene, Marietta, Albany, and San Diego). 

6) Working with Departments to revise Certification Manuals so that Contracting Officers in 

bureaus and offices that award contracts and/or place orders can work on behalf of the 

other. 

7) Instituting an Annual Service First Award to recognize Service First “trailblazers” across 

agencies. 

Coordination and communication at the local level continues to expand and improve. Partnering 

across jurisdictional boundaries will play an increasingly important role in assuring that national, 

regional and local priorities are achieved in an effective manner. The Forest Service is pursuing 

permanent authorization of Service First in the 2008 legislative process. Permanent authority 

would create consistency; solidify the integration of Federal land management; foster long term 

commitment among agencies and employees; and, prevent the need for regular extensions of 

the language in the Appropriation process. It is needed so that both agencies can expand work 

and more effectively manage on a landscape basis. 

Through permanent authority, the agencies could also obtain the authority to designate a “Lead 

Agency” to operate under one agency’s laws, regulations and policies and to implement a joint 

project or plan on whatever is most important for the subject matter. Examples where this 

would be most effective are in Volunteer programs, permitting, grazing, archeology, mining, and 

integrated projects and planning efforts. 

The agencies will implement a “joint operating unit” working under one budget funding allocation 

using existing authorities to facilitate the sharing of resources under the Service First Initiative. It 

will also build upon the Forest Service and BLM objectives of improving customer service, 

increasing organizational effectiveness, and enhancing land stewardship. Units will offset costs 

wherever feasible, but expenditures will be tracked as required by agency guidance and 

reporting requirements. The over-arching objective would be to create consistency and expand 

on cooperative work by managing one landscape and providing seamless service for the benefit 

of our local customers and partners. 
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Capital Asset Management Plan - The Asset Plan establishes a methodology for evaluating 

the worth of facilities and assets. Applying this Plan, enables the BLM to determine the 

appropriate decisions for continued maintenance or the threshold for disposing of the asset. 

The BLM builds this analysis by gauging the following indices: the Facility Condition Index (FCI), 

which is a measure of the condition and change of condition of facilities; and the Asset Priority 

Index (API), which is a tool to guide managers in assessing the priority, or level of importance, 

of constructed assets and the assets’ ability to help the BLM achieve its outcome goals. This 

relationship is shown in the display below. 

 

All BLM Information Technology (IT) and 

construction projects within DOI comply 

with the Departmental Capital Planning and 

Investment Control (CPIC) guidance. All IT 

and construction projects must be reviewed 

by BLM investment review boards. Only 

those IT and Construction projects that are 

considered to be “major” and strategic 

investments for the Department are 

required to be included in the DOI capital 

investment portfolio. These projects are 

managed, tracked, and funded through the 

Departmental electronic e-CPIC system. 

The BLM has instituted the certified CPIC 

process to evaluate and manage major and 

other capital IT and construction 

investments for the criteria to be used and 

to certify the BLM’s CPIC process for 

evaluating and managing major and other capital IT and construction investments. A "certified" 

process requires the recommendation of the Executive CPIC boards and the approval of the 

Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget. In a certified CPIC process, the BLM 

management approves multi-year plans, new capital IT and construction investments and 

corrective action plans for major and other investments at variance with cost, schedule and/or 

performance baseline. In support of the BLM Director, the BLM’s Information Technology 

Investment Board investment review board reviews and provides recommendations on 

individual investments and the agency’s investment portfolio. 

API/FCI Categories

(Asset Priority Index versus Facility Condition Index for scoring the asset value)

API

FCI

Maintain

and

Protect

Consider for 

Transfer Dispose Asset

Demolish or Replace

Rehabilitate if 

Historical

Figure 4. The template for API/FCI scoring of an 

asset, and the proper action based on priority and 

condition.
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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-Federal 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. 

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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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. 

Mining headframe remains near Searchlight, Nevada. 
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Cross-Cutting Programs, and 

Programs of Special Interest 

Volunteer Program 

On Public Lands Day each year, the BLM doubles its workforce, as 10,000 generous volunteers 

pitch-in at over 100 project sites. During the year, the BLM Volunteer Program enlists the 

services of nearly 25,000 citizen stakeholders who invest their sweat equity and time assisting 

with public lands. Over 1.3 million hours were donated for 2006, equal to the work of an 

additional 726 full time equivalent (FTE) BLM employees. The BLM Volunteer Program enables 

the agency to engage citizens, maintain links with local communities, and exchange dialog 

about emerging trends, demands, and concerns from the public. 

Many BLM lands are located near fast-growing, high-population areas of the West and 

Southwest, where residents are spending more and more time on the public lands. For 

example, the number of recreational visitors to BLM public lands exceeds 58 million annually, 

and it is estimated that 4,100 nearby communities are now located within 25 miles of public 

lands, representing a combined population of 22 million potential customers. 

The BLM’s Recreation, Cultural Resources, Wildlife Management, Wild Horses and Burros, and 

other resource management programs rely heavily on the assistance of volunteers to enhance 

BLM’s ability to meet resource use and conservation goals. The value of volunteer labor 

contributions is calculated annually by Independent Sector. Using this data for the hourly value 

of the volunteer work, Table 1 below displays the return from their efforts. Considering the 

Volunteer Program’s modest budget of funds provided by several subactivities, this program has 

historically leveraged very well and returned a labor value of $28 per dollar funded. 
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Table 1. Display of the Volunteer Program contribution value. 

BLM Volunteer Data 

Fiscal Year 2006 to 2008

 

FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 

 Actual Projected Projected 

Hours 1,307,479 1,333,629 1,360,301 

Individuals 25,049 25,550 26,061 

Value $23.6 million $24.0 million $24.5 million 

Committed volunteers return labor value of $28 per dollar of funding for this program 

of caring for public lands. On National Public Lands Day, the BLM workforce doubles 

as 10,000 citizen volunteers lend a hand. 
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Renewable Energy Production from Public Lands 

The BLM’s Renewable Energy program portfolio investment is built around geothermal, wind, 

solar, hydropower and biomass resources. The programs are described below including a 

summary table of their funding. 

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 laws in some States 

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

sources. 

The current total installed generation capacity of wind energy projects on public land is 

approximately 500 MW. Another 599 MW of wind energy projects are proposed or recently 

approved by the BLM. An additional two separate solar energy project proposals were 

submitted to the BLM in California, with an estimated 800 MW of combined power. In 2007, 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. 

A programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) relating to the authorization of wind 

energy projects was completed in 2005. This EIS provides an analysis of the likely 

development of wind energy projects in the West. Principal areas tentatively identified for 

development are in Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah. Offices are able to utilize this 

EIS as an 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. In 2006, the 

BLM followed by issuing an Instruction Memorandum to provide policy including best 

management practices (BMPs) and measures to mitigate potential impacts on birds, wildlife 

habitat and other resource values. The BLM will also continue to participate with the 

Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Laboratory on wind, as well as solar energy studies. 

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 at the end of 

2006. 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.
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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 hydropower 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) – The BLM manages 69 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 2008, the 

BLM will spend $800,000 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, the BLM approved funding on public lands for 5 biomass projects in 5 

states totaling $290,000. Ramping up for 2007, the BLM has approved funding for 19 biomass 

projects in 10 states totaling $757,000. 

. 

Biomass projects help diversify the 

energy portfolio provided by public 

lands
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BLM Renewable Energy - Appropriations History and 2008 Budget Request ($000)

Program/Issue 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 

Enacted Enacted Enacted 

(post 

rescission)

Enacted 

(post 

rescission)

Planned Request 

Geothermal 1,300 1,250 1,233 1,214 1,214 1,214

Geothermal 

Steam Act* 

Implementation 

Fund (Energy 

Policy Act) 

0 0 0 3,523 3,438 0

Renewable ROW 

primarily wind & 

solar energy 

250 400 644 635 635 635

Hydropower 

relicensing 

300 300 296 291 291 291

Contribute to 

biomass energy 

supply.** 

0 0 235 290 757 800

Total Renewable 

Energy 

1,850 1,950 2,408 5,953 6,335 2,940

Rescissions 1.40% 1.50% 

 

Wind Energy EIS N/A 1,169 1,532 32 0

* The 2008 Budget Request proposes to rescind Section 234 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to return the Federal 

share of geothermal revenues to the Treasury. Section 234 redirected these revenues to BLM’s Geothermal 

Stream Act Implementation Fund. 

** 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. Wood cutting permits are issued for heating of homes and 

are not part of this program. 
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Alternative Dispute Resolution/Conflict Prevention 

Program 

The BLM has an active and well established Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Conflict 

Prevention Program. The primary mission of the ADR Program is three-fold – 1) to provide 

guidance, expertise, advice, and support on ADR and conflict prevention to BLM employees; 2) 

to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict through improved decision-making and enhanced 

relationships with the public, employees, and contractors; and 3) to develop new opportunities 

for the public to participate in BLM’s activities. 

 

In supporting BLM’s key Goal Performance and Results Act strategic goals, the BLM’s ADR 

Program mandates are to: 

o Develop or enhance working relationships between the BLM and local communities, as 

well as other Federal and State and local governments, among other stakeholders on 

natural resources issues; 

o Strengthen BLM’s public involvement activities; 

o Establish ADR-based collaborative channels for helping to prevent conflicts from arising, 

managing existing conflict, and fostering new opportunities for resolution of stakeholder 

and related community concerns; 

o Reduce costs to the BLM arising from litigation, appeals, and protests; and 

o Provide ombudsman services to the public on natural resources issues and both 

ombudsman and conflict coaching services to BLM employees. 

While the BLM has a history of collaborating with local communities through both informal 

gatherings and formal scoping or public meetings, the ADR Program is introducing national 

natural resources policies for on-the-ground implementation strategies for use of both upstream 

(conflict prevention) and downstream (conflict management) ADR. 

The Program’s policy initiatives reflect the value of ADR-based early communication and early 

involvement to prevent conflict and cost reduction to the BLM by using ADR strategies. 

Through the many community-based stakeholder working groups, as well as the negotiations 

and mediations with stakeholders and appellants, on-the-ground success is beginning to reduce 

litigation and appeals and improve trust in certain traditionally vulnerable areas. 
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“Take it Outside” Families and Children in Nature 

The BLM is working to introduce children to nature by using our public lands resources to 

promote and support outdoor activities and experiences to create the next generation of 

stewards, while improving the overall health of our Nation’s families, children and communities. 

Few things are as important as the well being of our nation’s children – and few things are as 

important to the well being and future of our public lands as having our children engaged in 

nature and appreciative of the out-of-doors. Healthy, active children become healthy, active 

adults. Children who experience the wonderful world of nature and our surrounding natural and 

cultural heritage resources will become the next generation of citizen stewards. 

Recent studies identify a trend in our country toward a loss of connectivity between people, 

especially children, and experiences in nature. This loss has seen an accompanying increase 

in both physical and mental heath-related issues due to inactivity, and a disconnect with the 

natural environment. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the obesity problem alone 

costs the country $117 billion dollars a year in medical expenses but can be reduced or 

eliminated through physical activity. 

The BLM provides a unique opportunity to reconnect children and families as we begin the 21st

Century. The BLM manages lands located throughout the contiguous United States and Alaska 

that are backyards to many rapidly growing, urbanizing communities like Denver, Colorado, 

Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. Subdivisions adjoin lands that provide a great 

opportunity for outdoor activities and recreation. These lands are the new playgrounds for 

burgeoning populations. Children and families discover and explore the great outdoors, often 

just minutes from their front door or school yard. 

Recreation, including tourism, is a significant economic driver and has been identified as one of 

the top three industries within all western BLM states. Outdoor recreation, nature, adventure, 

and heritage tourism are the fastest growing segments of the travel and tourism industry. The 

BLM lands offer all of these opportunities. 

The BLM has a wide array of successful programs that already engage children and families in 

the outdoors. Several of BLM’s programs, including Recreation Resource Management, 

Wildland Fire Management, Wildlife Management, Cultural Resource Management, Wild 

Horses and Burros, Public Domain Forest Management, Rangeland Resources, Wilderness, 

and National Conservation Landscape System, have contributed resources within their existing 

activities that include children and family programs. The BLM can accomplish much more with 

targeted investment and leveraging of resources. The BLM proposes to build on our successful 

foundation, and expand existing programs under an overarching initiative “TAKE IT OUTSIDE.” 

The initiative will focus on helping families and children reconnect with nature. Opportunities for 

educational experiences and activities abound through the discovery and exploration of public 

land adventures. The BLM has identified a comprehensive strategy to engage children in 
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nature by focusing on the three primary ways children experience the out-of doors – through 

their schools, youth groups and families. 

The BLM will use existing Environmental and Heritage Education programs to increase 

opportunities to get children physically active and connected with nature. BLM will also 

enhance education and learning for students and their families through environmental education 

activities targeting school age children, working through teachers, schools and other non-profit 

educational organizations. Nearby public lands provide living laboratories for educational 

activities and experiences that include healthy physical and mental activities. 

The BLM will provide outdoor activities and stewardship education programs to engage youth 

organizations, families and their communities in volunteer and public service opportunities on 

public lands. The BLM and partners will implement special awareness-building events, which 

introduce the American people to outdoor opportunities focused on stewardship. This will 

create connections between families and public lands, enabling them to develop a sense of 

wonder about nature and the outdoors, and a sense of respect for cultural sites and the people 

who created them. Service learning and youth group activities will offer additional opportunities 

to connect children with nature. Through these activities children and youths will adopt a sense 

of ownership, respect and stewardship of their public lands that they will carry with them 

throughout their lives. 

The BLM can provide increased opportunities through cooperatively developed and delivered 

programs, activities, and promotional efforts that help children and families to realize positive 

physical and mental benefits from outdoor activities. By leveraging partnerships with corporate 

entities, outdoor organizations, recreation service providers and other agencies, the BLM can 

co-sponsor and facilitate delivery of direct outdoor recreational and cultural heritage 

experiences that promote positive health benefits. Opportunities for families to visit, play, and 

learn on the public lands are almost limitless and by using these strategies the BLM can help 

families access and realize beneficial experiences. 

BLM paleontology exhibit at the Boy Scout National 

Jamboree. 
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Native Plant Materials Development Program 

In 2001, Congress directed agencies to develop a long-term program to manage and supply 

native materials for various Federal land management restoration and rehabilitation needs. 

Progress 

• Completed comprehensive assessments of native plant needs for the Great Basin, major 

eco-regions of Oregon and Washington, Uncompahgre and Colorado Plateaus and 

Mojave Desert. Developed target collection lists through Seeds of Success covering the 

U.S.

• Collected seed from more than 3,400 native plant populations across the U.S. between 

2002 and 2006. Evaluated and developed more than 300 taxa of forbs, grasses and 

shrubs. 

• Continued to work with partners to develop seed zones for shrubs, grasses and forbs. 

• Published a Native Seed Guide for the Great Basin in 2005 for interagency use. 

Program Outreach 

• Developed four training courses in native plant materials (seed collecting, seed 

processing, selecting native plants, and electronic field notes), held 25 sessions and 

trained about 300 staff from Federal agencies and other organizations. 

• Developed a website (www.nps.gov/plants/sos) and database to manage and make 

available the information on native plant materials development, including collecting 

protocol, collection records, seed images, and germination protocols. 

• Developed a native seed exhibit and sent to numerous national meetings, such as the 

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and American Seed Trade 

Association. 

• Co-sponsored the 4th Intermountain Native Plant Summit with ARS and coordinated 

Mojave Desert Restoration Meeting (250 attendees) with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

• Developed Re-vegetation Equipment Catalog (http://reveg-catalog.tamu.edu), which won 

the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ Blue Ribbon Educational 

Website Award in 2006. 

• Developed more efficient mechanisms to work with growers, including an interagency 

contract. 

 

Leveraging Investments 

• Leveraged outside funding by over $1.5 million from groups such as the Center for Plant 

Conservation, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Chicago Botanic Garden. The Great 

Basin Native Plant Selection and Increase Project has leveraged $1.2 million through the 

cooperative efforts of their 20+ partners. 

• Received $1.3 million in grants for native plant materials development projects through 

the Plant Conservation Alliance’s grant program with the National Fish and Wildlife 

Foundation. 
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• Total investment to date: $27.3 million in appropriated funds plus $4 million in added 

partner funds. 

On-the-ground Results 

• In 2006 BLM purchased more than 210,000 pounds of native plant material developed 

through this program (154,000 pounds of Anatone Bluebunch Wheatgrass, 36,500 

pounds of Mountain Home Sandberg’s Bluegrass, 12,400 pounds of Maple Grove Lewis 

Flax and 11,750 pounds of Eagle Western Yarrow). 

• Native seed produced through contracts with growers increased nearly tenfold from 

8,000 pounds in 2002 to 77,673 pounds in 2005. 

• Great Basin Native Plant Selection and Increase Project is increasing seed of 25 native 

species with 20 growers in seven States. 

• Shoshone Field Office-BLM obtained and seeded 200 pounds of Penstemon cyaneus

seed from private vendors on the Laidlaw fire rehabilitation project. Other species are 

being grown for future projects. 

Accountability and Coordination 

The native plant program will continue to work with other programs throughout the agencies to 

ensure that native plant material needs are met. Oversight will be enhanced in 2007 and new 

performance metrics developed and implemented. 
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National Landscape Conservation System 

 Fixed Costs & 

$(000) 2006 2007 

Related 

Changes 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Budget 

Inc(+) 

Dec(-) 

 Actual CR* (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

 

NonWilderness 

Funding** 

 42,445 36,971 -- -4,454 32,517 -4,454

Wilderness 

Management 

Funding 16,559 16,215 +534 -44 16,705 +490

Total 

Funding 59,004 53,186 +534 -4,498 49,222 -3,964

* The 2007 CR column shows the 2007 President’s Budget Request in this table. 

**Non-wilderness funding consists of funding from multiple MLR programs. 

 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 non-Wilderness Management Budget Request for the National Landscape 

Conservation System (NLCS) is $32,517,000, a net program change of -$4,454,000 from the 

2007 Budget Request. For information about the BLM’s Wilderness Management program 

funding, please refer to the Management of Lands and Resources section. 

The $4.454 million reduction in non-Wilderness Management reflects a shift of funds from 

Planning, Challenge Cost Share and Annual and Deferred Maintenance funds to high priority 

projects in other program areas. The reduction in Planning, Annual and Deferred Maintenance, 

and Challenge Cost Share funds is due to the nature of these programs: funding is allocated 

annually to specific projects based on a priority system and, in the case of Challenge Cost 

Share, partnership contribution. After projects are completed, the funding is reallocated to other 

projects in the subsequent year. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

Program Components−The NLCS consists of approximately 26 million acres of BLM land, 

offering some of the most remarkable landscapes found on the public lands in the American 

West. 
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More than one-third of recreation on BLM-managed lands occurs 

within the National Landscape Conservation System 

The role of the BLM’s Conservation System is to support the Bureau’s larger, multiple-use 

mission by satisfying the legal obligations created by the proclamation or legislation under which 

particular units within the Conservation System were created. 

Each of the 870 areas within the System, in recognition of their outstanding ecological, cultural 

and scientific resources, is designated for conservation purposes by statute or by Presidential 

Proclamation. To date, designations include the following: National Monuments, National 

Scenic and Historic Trails, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas, 

Cooperative Management and Protection Areas, Forest Reserves, National Conservation 

Areas, National Recreation Areas, and Outstanding Natural Areas. 

The NLCS areas 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. Units in the 

system have an important role in habitat conservation. For example, about 12 percent of the 

BLM’s sage-grouse habitat is contained within NLCS units. Much of that habitat is in good 

condition, which provides the BLM flexibility in its approach to conservation of this species in 

areas outside of the NLCS system. 

Not only is the NLCS abundant in natural resources, it is rich in cultural and scientific resources 

as well. Managing these areas is part of the conservation aspect of the BLM’s multiple-use 

mission. For example, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado contains 

more than 6,000 recorded archaeological sites—up to 100 sites per square mile in some 

places—representing Ancestral Pueblo and other Native American cultures. In an increasingly 

crowded and fast-changing West, the NLCS provides one of the last guarantees of open space, 

a signature element of the region where the majority of public lands are located. The NLCS 

also 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. 

The following elaborates on the components of the NLCS: 

National Scenic and Historic Trails: The BLM protects and manages land along two national 

scenic trails and 11 national historic trails -- more miles of national historic trails than any other 

Federal agency. The Bureau’s responsibility for managing and administering congressionally 

designated trails dates back to the passage of the National Trails System Act in 1968. Each 

trail tells an important story about our Nation’s history: the pioneer trails that led the way for 
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westward expansion; the trail routes that fostered early trade and settlement in the Southwest; 

the hope and heartbreak experienced by the Mormon pioneers as they emigrated to the Great 

Basin; and the iconic American experience of the Iditarod Trail, used by Native Alaskans, gold 

miners, and those seeking the beauty and promise of Alaska’s remote lands. 

National Conservation Areas and National Monuments: The NLCS protects and manages 32 

National Conservation Areas, National Monuments, and other conservation designations 

spanning over 20 million acres of BLM-managed public lands. While the NLCS is a new 

program, the idea of managing BLM lands for conservation is not. For example, Congress 

designated California’s King Range National Conservation Area in 1970, and the Steese 

National Conservation Area in Alaska is over 20 years old. 

Wilderness Program: The NLCS protects and manages 7.7 million acres of congressionally 

designated Wilderness Areas and 13.8 million acres of Wilderness Study Areas. Because most 

non-BLM wilderness areas are located in higher-elevation ecosystems, the areas included in the 

NLCS provide diversity within the National Wilderness Preservation System and serve as 

important connecting landscapes. For more information about the Wilderness program, refer to 

the Management of Lands and Resources section. 

Wild and Scenic Rivers: In 1968, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act created a legacy of protected 

rivers, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The BLM’s NLCS protects and manages 

38 designated Wild and Scenic Rivers–more than 2,050 river miles and over one million acres–

and provides them consistent, national level, management and policy guidance. The NLCS also 

represents the Bureau in an Interagency Wild and Scenic River Coordinating Council. 

The Rogue River in Oregon was one of the original eight rivers included in the Wild and Scenic 

Rivers System. With its famous steelhead and salmon fishing, challenging whitewater, and 

extraordinary wildlife-viewing opportunities, the 47 mile section protected by the NLCS 

continues to be one of the world’s most popular recreation destinations. The NLCS also 

manages 149 miles of Montana's Upper Missouri River along the route of Lewis and Clark. In 

California, the NLCS manages 12 miles of the Wild and Scenic Merced, including the South 

Fork. The South Fork possesses one of the few remaining pristine Sierra fisheries with selfsustaining populations of rainbow, eastern brook, and brown trout. 

Long-Term Vision – Within the context of the BLM’s Operating Plan, the long term vision of the 

NCLS is to make substantial progress toward meeting identified resource condition objectives 

for each of the components of the System. 

Means and Strategies − Partnerships, public outreach, education, and science are means 

through which much work is accomplished in the NLCS. More information about these efforts is 

provided in the 2008 Program Performance section. Another priority is to integrate the needs of 

the NLCS into land use planning and plan implementation. Using a four-step process, priority 

workloads associated with implementing recently-completed Resource Management Plans are 

systematically identified for each NLCS unit. This process provides opportunities for 

collaboration with our partners, fosters communication and public engagement in plan 

implementation and enables development and communication of budget needs. 
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Other Funding Sources − The non-Wilderness NLCS units are funded through 47 of 143 of 

BLM’s programs. Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas are funded through the Wilderness 

Management programs. For more information about NLCS funding, please refer to the table at 

the end of this section. 

 

Strategic Plan −The NLCS has a key role in supporting two of the BLM’s Mission Areas. The 

System contains some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes and helps protect world-class 

geologic and archaeological resources. The NLCS supports the BLM’s Resource Protection 

Mission Area through a variety projects and programs that improve, restore and maintain the 

health of watersheds and landscapes, sustain biological communities, and/or protect cultural 

and natural heritage resources. In support of the Recreation Mission Area, recreational 

opportunities on NLCS lands offer public land visitors a unique experience of unparalleled 

aesthetic landscapes, the opportunity to enjoy a primitive experience in unaltered landscapes, 

and outstanding rock climbing, rafting, hiking and biking. Several Performance Measures 

specifically address the important contributions of the NLCS to the BLM’s management of public 

lands, which can be referenced in the Wilderness Performance Overview. 

2008 Program Performance 

The mission of the NLCS is to conserve, protect and restore for present and future generations 

the nationally significant landscapes that have been recognized for their outstanding 

archaeological, geological, cultural, ecological, wilderness, recreation and scientific values. 

In 2008, the NLCS will support this mission by using funds allocated from various programs to 

individual NLCS units to focus on work in the following priority program areas: 

• Partnerships – The NLCS will continue to build capacity within field offices and develop 

partnership training tools, including collaboration workshops, training courses, and desk 

guides. 

• Cooperative Conservation – Cooperative Conservation emphasizes the participation of 

diverse state and local partners in the management of natural and cultural resources and 

land use decision making. The NLCS will continue to support and facilitate Cooperative 

Conservation in many ways, including providing the BLM with staff support and expertise in 

the development of new partnerships and building the capacity of current partnerships to 

leverage more resources. For example, nine 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 nonprofit group. 

• National Scenic and Historic Trails – In 2008, the NLCS will begin implementing the BLM’s 

National Scenic and Historic Trails Strategy, including developing guidance and oversight to 

complete inventory, documentation of resources, and mapping of the 13 National Scenic 

and Historic Trails. 

• Science – The NLCS provides extraordinary opportunities to use public lands not only to 

advance science in general, but to use science to advance and improve land management. 

In 2008, the NLCS will be developing guidance and support for a number of science 
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initiatives, including expansion of the NLCS Research Permit and Reporting System. The 

System will also continue its cooperative science efforts, such as with the National Guard in 

Idaho. The Guard has been training in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation 

Area for over 50 years, and has had an active environmental management program in the 

area since 1989. One outgrowth of their environmental monitoring program is that they 

found and identified a new species of fairy shrimp. 

• Land Use Planning – In 2008, the NCLS will support development of resource management 

plans by processing nominations for NLCS unit Resource Advisory Committees; renewing 

charters; and assisting state and field offices in developing implementation plans. 

• Public Outreach and Education – The BLM, by putting into one system lands, which have 

been federally recognized for their outstanding ecological, cultural and scientific values, 

increases public awareness of the valuable public resources that the agency manages. The 

System also helps provide the public with a better understanding of the BLM’s natural and 

prehistoric world by supporting an array of educational programs and serving as outdoor 

laboratories and classrooms. Examples of programs that will be supported in 2008 include: 

o The Sonoran Desert National Monument is the site of yearly Boy Scout Eagle 

projects. The projects usually occur on the Mormon Battalion Trail, which parallels 

the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The focus of the projects include 

historic awareness, restoration, tread lightly, and community responsibility. In 

addition, a Gila Bend elementary school teacher uses the National Monument as an 

outdoor classroom to teach students aged 8-12 about the Sonoran desert. They 

learn about vegetation, wildlife, historic and prehistoric cultural resources, public 

uses, and ethical behavior. 

o The well-established and successful Friends of the San Pedro River organization 

supports the BLM’s educational efforts, public outreach, and runs an information 

center within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area at the San Pedro 

House located adjacent to the river and San Pedro trail system. Each year the 

Friends sponsor a month-long docent training session and, each Friday during the 

school year, the Friends have docent-led walks for school children who are bused to 

the San Pedro House or other improved locations. The Friends encourage the 

schools by offering funds to offset gas cost for buses. 

• Additions to the National Landscape Conservation System – In 2008, the NLCS will begin 

to install signing, develop public information materials, create maps, and form partnerships 

to manage these recent additions to the Conservation System: 

o In Nevada, the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 

2006 designated seven new BLM wilderness areas with 297,039 acres. This 

includes a 2,273 acre addition to the previously designated, BLM-managed portion of 

the Mt. Moriah Wilderness. 

o In California, the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act 

designated five new BLM wilderness areas with 106,460 acres and expanded the 

King Range National Conservation area. The King Range is a rugged mountain 

range with 35 miles of remote coastline known as California’s Lost Coast. 
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o In Utah, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2006 designated the Cedar 

Mountain Wilderness with 100,000 acres. 

The following table depicts projected funding at NLCS units and at visitor centers associated 

with National Trails in 2007 and 2008. All dollars are in thousands (000s). 

FY 2008

Unit Name (1) State Operational 

Funding

Congressional 

Add-on (Not 

Yet Determined)

Bureau OneTime FundingTotal 

Funding (2)

Estimated 

Operational 

Funding

Steese NCA AK 389 389 389

White Mountains NRA AK 471 471 471

Agua Fria NM AZ 670 118 788 670

Gila Box Riparian NCA AZ 377 29 406 377

Grand Canyon - Parashant NM AZ 919 341 1,260 919

Ironwood Forest NM AZ 402 55 457 402

Las Cienegas NCA AZ 558 271 829 558

San Pedro Riparian NCA (3) AZ 670 538 1,208 670

Sonoran Desert NM AZ 639 47 686 639

Vermilion Cliffs NM AZ 377 377 377

California Coastal NM CA 325 105 430 325

Carrizo Plain NM (3) CA 955 15 970 955

Headwaters Forest Reserve CA 605 635 1,240 605

King Range NCA CA 697 45 742 697

Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mountains NM (3) CA 954 17 971 954

Canyons of the Ancients NM (3) CO 727 727 727

Gunnison Gorge NCA CO 408 112 520 408

McInnis NCA CO 360 25 385 360

Craters of the Moon NM ID 667 196 863 667

Snake River Birds of Prey NCA ID 492 209 701 492

Pompeys Pillar NM (3) MT 257 257 257

Upper Missouri River Breaks NM (3) MT 1,322 1,322 1,322

Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails NCA NV 668 668 668

Red Rock Canyon NCA (3) NV 138 138 138

Sloan Canyon NCA NV 10 10 10

El Malpais NCA (3) NM 644 644 644

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks NM NM 265 25 290 265

Cascade-Siskiyou NM OR 827 142 969 827

Steens Mountain CMPA OR 1,200 38 1,238 1,200

Yaquina Head ONA(3) OR 404 280 684 404

Grand Staircase-Escalante NM (3) UT 5,179 29 5,208 5,179

Special Conservation Designations Subtotal 22,576 3,272 25,848 22,576

California NHT CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WY 126 126 126

Continental Divide NST CO, ID, MT, NM, WY 179 179 179

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro NHT (4) NM 15 15 15

Iditarod NHT (4) AK 248 248 248

Juan Bautista de Anza NHT AZ, CA 76 76 76

Lewis and Clark NHT ID, MT 695 695 695

Mormon Pioneer NHT WY 227 227 227

Nez Perce NHT ID, MT, WY 27 27 27

Old Spanish NHT (4) AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT 225 120 345 225

Oregon NHT ID, OR, WY 23 23 23

Pacific Crest Trail NST CA, OR 65 10 75 65

Pony Express NV, UT, WY 105 105 100

Potomac Heritage NST MD 3 3 3

National Scenic or Historic Trails Subtotal 2,014 130 2,144 2,009

California Trails Interpretive Center NV 9 9 9

El Camino Real International Heritage Center NM 200 200 200

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center OR 636 636 636

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center WY 577 0 577 577

Sacajawea Interpretive Cultural and Education Center ID 18 18 18

National Scenic or Historic Trails Visitor Centers Subtotal 1,440 0 1,440 1,440

6 AK WSRs AK 2,071 2,071 2,071

6 CA WSRs CA 135 45 180 135

1 MT WSR MT 437 60 497 437

2 NM WSRs NM 935 935 935

22 OR WSRs OR 1,509 124 1,633 1,509

Wild and Scenic Rivers Subtotal 5,087 229 5,316 5,087

BLM Washington Office 1,405 154 1,559 1,405

NLCS Program Total 32,522 3,785 36,307 32,517

FY 2007

National Scenic (NST) and National Historic Trails (NHT) 

Visitor Centers for National Trails

Special Conservation Designation Established by Congress or the President

One-Time Funding

Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR)
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 49 

(4) Operational dollars for the Iditarod, Old Spanish, and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trails includes funding for Trail 

Administration responsibilities.

(1) These special designations include NCA-National Conservation Area; NRA-National Recreation Area; NM-National Monument; CMPA-Cooperative 

Management and Protection Area; and ONA-Outstanding Natural Area.

(2) Funding totals do not include Congressional add-ons or Wilderness Management dollars. In addition, the overall total of $36,307,000 differs from 

that listed in the FY 2007 President's Budget ($36,971,000) by -$664,000 because this table does not include funding from the Wilderness 

Management Subactivity for the Washington Office of the NLCS (-$932,000) -- as did the table in the 2007 President's Budget -- and because of 

additional one-time internal BLM dollars allocated to NLCS units(+$268,000) after the President's budget was developed. These additions include 

funding for Challenge Cost Share projects, enhanced law enforcement, and annual maintenance projects.

(3) This unit includes funding for management of a visitor center or information center. Pompeys Pillar and Upper Missouri River Breaks NMs include 

trail-related centers.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 50 

NATIONAL LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of miles of National 

Historic Trails, Wild and Scenic 

Rivers, and other linear Special 

Management Areas under DOI 

management meeting their 

heritage resource objectives 

under the authorizing 

legislation. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

56% 

4,138 / 

7,447 

56% 

4,171/ 

7,447 

0% 

Percent of acres of Wilderness 

Areas and other Special 

Management Areas under DOI 

management meeting their 

heritage resource objectives 

under the authorizing 

legislation. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD TBD 

Percent of National Monuments 

and National Conservation 

Areas meeting resource 

condition objectives. (Bur) 

84% 

27 / 32 

78% 

25 / 32 

78% 

25/ 32 

100% 

32/ 32 

78% 

25 / 32 

100% 

32/ 32 

100% 

32/ 32 0% 

Cumulative percent of miles of 

designated wild and scenic 

rivers achieving wild and scenic 

river condition objectives. (Bur) 

98% 

2,020/ 

2,052 

99% 

2,033/ 

2,052 

62% 

1,278/ 

2,061 

99% 

2.045/ 

2,052 

62% 

1,278/ 

2,061 

99% 

2.045/ 

2,052 

99% 

2.045/ 

2,052 

0% 

Comments: Improvements in data collection and verification in 2006 resulted in improved performance data. 

Percent of miles of designated 

scenic and historic trails 

achieving trail protection. (BUR) 

56% 

3,058/ 

5,484 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

55% 

3,266/ 

5,979 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

53% 

2,860/ 

5,386 

53.7% 

2,893/ 

5,386 

0.7% 

+33 

miles 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Key to Measure Types 

Target Codes: SP = Strategic Plan Measure TBD = Targets have not yet been develop

PART = PART Measure UNK = Prior year data unavailable Bur = Bureau Specific Measure NA = Long term targets are inappropriate 

Type Codes: C = Cumulative Measure A = Annual Measure F = Future 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Mission Area 1.0 - Resource Protection 

 Protect the Nation's natural, cultural, and heritage resources 

1.1 GOAL 1 - Improve Health of Watersheds, Landscapes, and Marine Resources that are DOI Managed or Influ

Consistent with Obligations Regarding the Allocation and Use of Water Percent of DOI stream/shoreline miles that have achieved desired condition (PFC). (SP/PART) 

C 

91% 

126,821/ 

140,096 

90% 

128,329/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,965/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,829/ 

143290 

90% 

129,165/ 

143,209 

90% 

129,329/ 

143,290 

91% 

129,829/ 

143,290 

1.1.01 

Comments: New inventory created a change in the denominator in 2006. 

Percent of DOI acres that have achieved desired condition (PFC and Land Health Conditions). (SP/PART) 

C 

45% 

115,991,274/ 

258M 

48% 

123,949,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

48% 

123,952,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

51% 

131,756,644/ 

258M 

54% 

139,760,64

258M 

Comments: Two performance measures (wetlands and uplands) were combined to make one measure which counts total acres. As a result of 

assessment, the denominator has been stabilized to show more consistent trend data. Historical data has been combined to produce the targebeginning in 2004. 

1.1.02 

Contributing Programs: Soil, Water, and Air Management, Rangeland Management, Forestry Management, Riparian Management, Challenge 

California Grant Lands 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

1.1.05 

Percent of surface waters acres managed by DOI that meet State EPA Approved Water Quality Standards. (SP) 

C Establish Baseline 87% 282,167/ 324,628 87% 282,817/ 324,628 87% 282,966/ 324,628 87% 283,467/ 324,628 87% 283,616/ 324,628 88% 284,266/ 324,628 

1.1.06 

Percent of surface waters (stream miles) managed by DOI that meet State (EPA Approved) Water Quality Standards. (SP) 

C 

89% 

128,765/ 

144,138 

91% 

123,667/ 

136,327 

91% 

123,867/ 

136,327 

91% 

123,988/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,876/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,188/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,388/ 

136,327 

Intermediate Outcome: Restore watersheds and landscapes 

1.1.07 

Number of acres of inventory, assessment, and monitoring of upland and wetlands (Bur) 

A 74,474,220 90,036,856 53,375,050 47,437,263 new measure 39,717,222 39,717,22

Number of acres of vegetation treated to achieve desired condition. (Bur) 

A 346,820 945,132 746,608 1,760,769 new measure 650,000 864,247 

1.1.08 

Comments: Acres of vegetation treated is based on actual projects which may vary between years. This measure includes an increase of $12Lands Initiative which will result in shrub/grass and weed treatments on 214,312 acres in 2008. The 2006 Actual number includes projects fundFund which is no longer funded in 2007. 

Number of acres of vegetative treatments evaluated. (Bur) 

A 757,804 506,307 487,148 512,840 new measure 470,558 470,558 

1.1.09 

 Comment: Acres of vegetation evaluated is based on actual projects which may vary between years 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Number of projects constructed or maintained or activity plans developed to achieve desired conditions on uplands, wetlands, and riparian areas. (Bur) 

A 10,110 9,538 6,674 7,251 new measure 7,192 7,232 

1.1.10 

Comment: This measure includes an increase of $226,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative which will result in an additional 40 stream/riparian pResults for this measure are based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. 

1.1.11 

Number of DOI riparian

(stream/shoreline) miles restored to the condition specified in management plans. (SP/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

500 miles 500 miles 

Number of DOI upland

acres restored to the condition specified in management plans. (SP/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 

Comment: This measure will include an increase of $1,296,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative, which will result in an additional 216 acres resto

abandoned oil well pads and roads in New Mexico. The new total will be 535,216 acres restored. 

1.1.12 

Contributing Programs Soil Water Air Mgmt, Rangeland Mgmt, Forestry Mgmt 

1.1.19 

Number of DOI wetland

acres restored to the condition specified in management plans. (Bur/PART) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 11,000 11,000 

1.1.13 

Percent of sites (acres) reclaimed or mitigated from the effects of degradation from past mining. (Bur) 

C 336 934 acres 425 1,117 acres 300 8% 300/ 3831 16% 600/ 3831 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Comment: A large number of multi year projects were completed in 2005 and 2006. Improved verification processes in 2006 improved perform

Abandoned Mine Land program had a funding decrease of -$1.0 million in 2007 which results in a reduction in acres reclaimed. Data changed t

Percent of known contaminated sites remediated on DOI managed land. (SP) 

C 1.5% 5/ 330 11% 28/ 265 3.4% 12/358 9% 33/ 358 7.3% 26/ 358 5.5% 15/272 11% 30/272 

1.1.17 

Comment: BLM completed additional multi-year projects with prior year funding in 2006. Lower costs on some projects allowed BLM to comple

for this measure is being adjusted beginning in 2007, to improve trend data. The denominator has been stabilized and data will become cumula

Number of actions taken to assure sufficient water supply to meet management objectives. (Bureau Measure) 

A 11,067 36,181 26,109 27,695 new measure 22,856 23,128 

1.1.18 

Comment: This measure includes the increase of $2.5 million to the oil and gas program for monitoring the effectiveness of oil and gas lease sincrease will result in an additional 272 locations being monitored. 

1.2 GOAL 2 - Sustain Biological Communities on DOI Managed and Influenced Lands and Waters in a Manner c

Obligations Regarding the Allocation and Use of Water. 

1.2.01 

Percent of baseline acres infested with invasive plant 

species that are controlled. 

(SP) 

A Establish Baseline 0.9% 317,959/ 35,763,000 0.9% 320,000 36,000,000 1.0% 310,332/ 35,763,000 0.9% 318,000/ 35,000,000 0.9% 318,000/ 35,000,000 0.9% 318,000/ 35,000,00

 Comment: An annual inventory is done to determine the number of acres infested with invasive plant species. 

 Intermediate Outcome - Provide habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish 

1.2.02 

Percent of populations of species of management concern that are managed to desired condition. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

 1.2.03 

Number of conservation actions implemented from recovery plans for ESAlisted species. (Bur/PART) A new measure new measure new measure new measure new measure 1,150 1,375 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, Western Oregon WNumber of (stream/shoreline) miles of habitat restored or enhanced that directly support ESA listed and Bureau sensitive species conservation or recovery. (SP/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

150 180 

 1.2.04 

Comment: This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer applies. Miles of habitat rest

projects planned which will vary between years. The 2008 Plan number does not include the increase of $1,390 million for the Healthy Lands In

riparian treatments on an additional 252 miles. 

 Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, Western Oregon W

Number of acres of habitat restored or enhanced that directly support ESA listed and Bureau sensitive species conservation or recovery. (SP/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 107,000 128,400 

1.2.05 

Comment: This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer applies. Acres restored is ba

planned which will vary between years. 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management 

1.3 Goal 3 - Protect Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

1.3.01 

Percent of archaeological sites on DOI inventory in good condition (SP) 

C 

81% 

35,744/ 

43,892 

82% 

38,656/ 

47,302 

82% 

41,860/ 

50,865 

82% 

41,860/ 

50,865 

81% 

45,127 / 

55,712 

82% 

44,743/ 

54,565 

82% 

47,402/ 

57,565 

 Comment: Archaeological sites are added to BLM inventory each year which changes the numerator and the denominator. 

1.3.02 

Percent of historic structures on DOI inventory in good condition (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

60% 

77/ 128 

60% 

83/ 138 

1.3.03 

Percent of miles of National Historic Trails, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and other linear Special Management Areas under DOI management meeting their heritage resource objectives under the authorizing legislation. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

56% 

4138/ 7447 

56% 

4171/ 744

1.3.04 

Percent of collections in DOI inventory in good condition. (i.e., maintained according to DOI museum property management collection standards). (SP) 

C 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 100% 3 / 3 

Percent of paleontological localities in DOI inventory in good condition. (SP) 

C 

90% 

1,724/ 

1,915 

90% 

1,724/ 

1,915 

90% 

1,751/ 

1,946 

98% 

14,980/ 

15,351 

90% 

98% 

16,660/ 

17,000 

98% 

18,620/ 

19,000 

1.3.05 

Comment: Increase in 2006 actuals is the result of acquisition of additional data from non-Federal repositories. Out year targets have been ad

acquisition of data. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

1.3.06 

Percent of acres of Wilderness Areas and other Special Management Areas under DOI management meeting their heritage resource objectives under the authorizing legislation. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Intermediate Outcome: Improve the condition of cultural and natural heritage resources. 

1.3.07 

Heritage Resources: Number of heritage resources conserved for public benefit (Bureau Measure) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 5,000 4,900 

1.3.08 

Heritage Resources: Number of acres of heritage resources inventory conducted (Bureau Measure) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 50,000 49,000 

1.3.09 

Heritage Resources: Number of outreach and coordination efforts conducted for heritage resources (Bureau Measure) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

1.3.10 

Heritage Resources: Number of heritage collections conserved for the future. (Bureau Measure) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

1.3.12 

Percent of National Monuments and National Conservation Areas meeting resource condition objectives. (Bur) 

C 84% 27 / 32 78% 25 / 32 78% 25/ 32 100% 32/ 32 78% 25 / 32 100% 32/ 32 100% 32/ 32 

Cumulative percent of miles of designated wild and scenic rivers achieving wild and scenic river condition objectives. (Bur) 

C 

98% 

2,020/ 

2,052 

99% 

2,033/ 

2,052 

62% 

1,278/ 

2,061 

99% 

2,045/ 

2,052 

62% 

1,278/ 

2,061 

99% 

2,045/ 

2,052 

99% 

2.045/ 

2,052 

1.3.13 

Comment: Improvements in data collection and verification in 2006 resulted in improved performance data. 

Percent of miles of designated scenic and historic trails achieving trail protection. (Bur) 

C 

56% 

3,058/ 

5,484 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

55% 

3,266/ 

5,979 

52% 

2,804/ 

5,386 

55% 

3,299/ 

5,979 

56% 

3,332/ 

5,979 

1.3.14 

Comment: Improvements in data collection and verification in 2006 resulted in improved performance data. 

Wild Horse and Burro Management Areas: Cumulative percent of number of Herd Management Areas achieving appropriate management levels. (Bur) 

C 51% 103/ 201 57% 116/ 201 66% 133/ 201 72% 145/ 201 100% 201/ 201 73% 145/ 199 66% 132/ 199 

1.3.15 

Comment: In 2005 Congress approved a permanent reprogramming of approximately $10.5M. The new funding along with newly enacted sale 

program efficiencies allowed the program to bring the population down from over 47,000 animals in 2004 to approximately 31,000 in 2006. This 

reduction of -$4.7 million in 2008, which will result in a reduction of -5,981 wild horses and burros being gathered and removed from the range. 

focus on adoptions, holding animals, and the removal of 830 animals. Land exchanges completed in 2006 reduced the Herd Management Area 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Percent of acres of designated wilderness achieving wilderness character objectives as specified by statute. (Bur) 

A 

86% 

5,543,585/ 

6,471,851 

92% 

6,626,839/ 

7,240,063 

85% 

6,154,157/ 

7,240,185 

84% 

6,132,494/ 

7,332,108 

85% 

6,163,657/ 

7,251,361 

85% 

6,319,552/ 

7,434,767 

84% 

6,245,205

7,434,767 

1.3.16 

Comment: The total acreage for Wilderness Areas changed in 2005, 2006, and 2007 when Congress designated additional Wilderness Areas. 

wilderness acres were designated in 2006, some were reported as already being below the target for wilderness character objectives. In additio

2006, in several existing Wilderness Areas, further reduced wilderness character. In combination, these two factors lowered the overall percentacres achieving wilderness character objectives. 

 Mission Area 2.0 - Resource Use: 

Improve resource management to assure responsible use and sustain a dynamic economy 

2.1 Goal 1 - Manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure 

Fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal 

2.1.01 

Percent of fluid mineral leases with approved applications for permits to drill. [SP] 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

47% 

23,393/ 

49,731 

47% 

23,393/ 

49,731 

2.1.02 

Number of onshore federal acres under lease for coal development. [SP] 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 464,500 464,450 

2.1.03 

Average acreage disturbed per permitted energy exploration or development activity. (SP) 

A 2.3 acres 2.3 acres 2.1 2.3 acres 2.2 acres 2.1 acres 2.1 acres 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

The average full cost of processing applications for (fluid energy) Permit to Drill Applications (APDs). (Bur/PART) 

A $3,355 $3,494 $3,750 $3,712 $3,750 $4,085 $4,085 

2.1.04 

Comment: After three years of change to meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act, which included the creation of pilot offices and intern

the declining cost of processing APD's should begin to level out and may even be a little higher in 2007 as offices and costs stabilize. 

2.1.20 

Fluid Minerals: Number of acres reclaimed to appropriate final land condition. (SP ) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Renewable (geothermal, wind, solar) 

2.1.05 

Number of megawatts of installed capacity authorized on public land for renewable energy development. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Percent of wind farms incorporating best management practices for protecting raptors, and other birds and bats. [SP] 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

28% 

35/ 125 

new 

measure 

38% 

55/ 145 

46% 

75/ 165 

2.1.06 

Comment: All wind energy development ROW grants on public land, approved after 11/2005, will incorporate best management practices for p

birds and bats. Approximately twenty new wind energy ROW grants are approved each year which will change the numerator and the denomin

2009 approximately ten existing wind energy ROW grants are scheduled for renewal each year and will need to incorporate best management p

renewed. 

Intermediate Outcome - Effectively Manage and Provide for Efficient Access and Development 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Percent of fluid minerals permit and lease applications processed. (APDs). (SP/PART) 

A 

105% 

7,351/ 

6,979 

63% 

7,317/ 

11,662 

79% 

9,175/ 

11,647 

62% 

8,776/ 

14,131 

90% 

95% 

10,555/ 

11,067 

95% 

10,555/ 

11,067 

2.1.07 

Comment: Trend shows that the increase in industry demand in 2005 and 2006 was larger than anticipated. It also shows that BLM will increas

processed by 20% (+1,779) in 2007, to help meet industry demand. Denominators shown in 2007 Plan, and 2008 Plan, did not include pending APDs, the correct percentage for 2007 would be 62% (10,555/16,844). For 2008, the correct percentage would be 69% (11,984/ 17,356). 

2.1.08 

Percent of coal lease applications processed. (SP/PART) 

F 13% 5 / 38 31% 12 / 39 16% 5.8/ 36 21% 9/ 44 27% 26% 10 / 39 25% 9 / 36 

2.1.09 

Develop a commercial oil shale leasing program by 2008. [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Percent of pending cases of right-of-way permits and grant applications in backlog status. (SP/PART) 

C 

25% 

1007/ 

3627 

30% 

1117/ 

3690 

30% 

1127/ 

3756 

31% 

1350/ 

4300 

1,100 

30% 

1,100/ 

3,666 

25% 

750/ 

3000 

2.1.10 

Comment: Trend shows how industry demand for energy related ROW increased the backlog thru 2006. 

2.1.11 

Average cost to process a minor category right-of-way permit or grant application (major types of rights-ofway reported separately). (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure $700 $700 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

2.1.12 

Average length of time required to process a minor category right-of-way permit or grant application. (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 60 days 60 days 

2.1.13 Percent of oil and gas leases issued (Bur) C new measure new measure new measure new measure new measure 90% 3,996/ 4440 90% 2.1.14 Percent of geophysical permits processed. (Bur) C new measure new measure new measure new measure new measure 95% 76/ 80 95% 2.1.15 

Percent of oil and gas Reservoir Management Agreements processed. (Bur) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

90% 

1960/ 

2180 

90% 

2.1.16 

Percent of oil and gas Drainage cases completed. (Bur) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

86% 

877/ 

1,020 

86% 

Number of pending coal lease applications (LBAs) that are in backlog or inventory status. (Bur/PART) 

F 45 LBAs 35 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 35 LBAs 

2.1.22 

Comment: Industry demand is anticipated to increase backlog by 2008. 

2.1.23 

Number of pending cases of permits that are in backlog status for fluid energy minerals (APDs) (Bur/PART) 

A 2,214 APD's 2,461 APD's 1226 APD's 2.310 APDs 483 APDs 2310 APD's 2250 APD
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Comment: BLM continues to process an increased number of APD's each year to keep pace with industry demand and reduce the backlog. If 

relatively steady, BLM anticipates being able to reduce the backlog -12% by 2012. 

2.1.24 

Improve customer satisfaction rating with energy resources permitting process. (Bur/PART) 

C 48% 

No Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

50% 52% 

No Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

No Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

54% 

Intermediate Outcome - Enhance Responsible Use Management Practices 

Percent of required fluid mineral inspections and enforcement reviews completed. (SP/PART) 

F 

108% 

18,950/ 

17,546 

97% 

17,884/ 

18,437 

82% 

18,944/ 

23,084 

84.4% 

19,405/ 

22,979 

95.8% 

18,106/ 

18,900 

69% 

20,343/ 

29,353 

84% 

27,188/ 

32,366 

2.1.17 

Comment: This measure includes an increase of $2.5M, which will result in an additional +510 inspections for the oil & gas program in 2008 an

inspections in 2009. It takes one full year to certify new inspectors. Although BLM anticipates increasing the number of inspections by a total o

required inspections will also increase due to industry activity, resulting in a reduction in the percentage completed of 15% compared with 2006in 2007 will allow BLM to keep pace with new well drilling and complete a higher percentage of required inspections, returning the program to 8

2.1.18 

Percent of fluid minerals safety violations (incidents of non-compliance) corrected by operators with first notice. (SP/PART) 

C 

96% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

95.6% 

2,633/ 

2,754 

96.5% 

8,401/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,401/ 

8,706 

97% 

8,445/ 

8,706 

2.1.19 

Percent of required coal inspection and enforcement reviews completed. (SP/PART) 

F 

99% 

3,524/ 

3,560 

111% 

2,305/ 

2,074 

102% 

2,115/ 

2,074 

109% 

2,253/ 

2,074 

102% 

2,115/ 

2,074 

95% 

2423/ 

2552 

95% 

2233/ 

2350 

2.1.21 

Number of coal pre and post leasing actions approved for energy minerals. (Bureau Measure) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

360 360 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

2.2 GOAL 2 - Water - BLM has no measures 2.3 GOAL 3 - Land-Related Resources 

Manage or Influence Resource Use to Enhance Public Benefit, Responsible Development, and Econo

Forage 

2.3.01 

Percent of grazing permits and leases processed as planned consistent with applicable resource management plans. [SP] 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

100% 

2,600/ 

2,600 

100% 

2,600/ 

2,600 

Cost per grazing permit/lease for processing and issuing grazing permits/leases. [SP] 

A $$4,227 $4,088 new measure $4,956 new measure $5,000 $5,000 

2.3.02 

Comment: Increases in 2006 of protests and appeals, and increases in labor costs, have caused an increase in the cost of issuing grazing permcontinue in 2007 and 2008. 

Forest Products 

Percent of allowable sale quantity timber offered for sale consistent with applicable resource management plans. (O&C) [SP] 

C 69% 140 / 203 98% 198 / 203 91% 80% 162/ 203 95% 193 / 203 82% 166/ 203 85% 172/ 203 

2.3.03 

Comment: Volume originally planned for 2006 was counted in 2005. Focus in 2006 for Public Domain was shifted to the more time consuming 

volume of biomass. As a result of the shift, the volume of biomass was increased 71% over 2005. 

2.3.04 

Volume of wood products offered consistent with applicable management plans (Public Domain/MMBF) [SP] 

C 46.5 59 50 42 50 50 50 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Comment: Volume originally planned for 2006 was counted in 2005. Focus in 2006 for Public Domain was shifted to the more time consuming p

volume of biomass. As a result of the shift, the volume of biomass was increased 71% over 2005. 

Volume of wood products offered consistent with applicable management plans. (O&C/MMBF) [SP] 

C 140 198 220 201 243 226 252 

2.3.05 

Comment: Several court orders in 2005 and 2006 created additional species survey work that was not anticipated when the 2007 budget was r

30 percent of the volume was delayed until the surveys could be completed. Measure is cumulative. 

Administrative cost per thousand board feet (MBF) of timber offered for sale [SP] 

A $176 $105 $125 $135 $125 $190 $194 

2.3.06 

Comment: Several court orders in 2005 and 2006 have resulted in the need for additional species survey work that will increase the cost per th

offered for sale. 

Volume of wood products offered (biomass for energy) consistent with applicable management plans. (Bur) 

A 30,000 tons 71,000 tons new measure 122,000 tons new measure 60,000 tons 60,000 ton

2.3.07 

Comment: The 2005 and 2006 Actual numbers represent a period of rapid escalation when new markets and new contracting methods for biom

by BLM and their partners. As markets adjust to the new availability of biomass and costs stabilize, a lower, more stable annual target is predic

beginning in 2007. 

Non-Energy Minerals 

2.3.08 

Number of onshore federal acres under lease or contract for non-energy mineral exploration and development (leaseable and saleable minerals). [SP] 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 883,826 883,826 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Number of acres reclaimed to appropriate land condition and water quality standards. [SP] 

A 1,786 12,131 8,000 4,151 8,000 4,000 4,000 

2.3.09 

Comment: In 2006, demand for mineral materials was high and therefore not as many mined sites were closed and reclaimed. Out year target

reflect the shift in demand. 

Increase the percent of pending cases of permits and lease applications that are processed for nonenergy minerals. (Bur/PART) 

F new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

101.7% 

713/ 701 

new 

measure 

90% 91% 

2.3.10 

Comment: The program reported that 101.7% of the new cases received were completed in 2006, thus eliminating a portion of the backlog of p

program was able to increase the number of applications processed in 2006, industry activity is predicted to increase the number of pending ap

2.3.11 

Cumulative percent of original helium debt repaid at end of fiscal year. (Bur) 

C 

17% 

$234M/ 

$1373M 

22% 

$299M/ 

$1,373M 

35% 

33% 

$459M/ 

$1373M 

new 

measure 

40% 

$544M 

$1373 

46% 

$626M 

$1373 

2.3.24 

Improve customer satisfaction rating with the non-energy mineral permitting process. (Bur/PART) 

C 80% 80% 80% 92% 80% 92% 92% 

Percent of Reclamation Bond Adequacy (Bur/PART) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

85% 95% 

2.3.25 

Comment: The Bond adequacy reporting system was implemented mid 2006. 

Intermediate Outcome – Forage 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Average time (average reduction, number of days) for processing and issuance of grazing permits and leases (lower number is good). [SP] 

F 215 207 207 204 207 204 204 

2.3.12 

Comment: BLM has reduced the processing time for grazing permits and leases from 215 days to 204 days over a three year period beginning 

2.3.13 

Percent of range improvements completed as planned. [SP] 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

95/ 100 

95% 

95/ 100 

Intermediate Outcome - Forest Products 

2.3.14 

Percent of forestry improvements (acres) completed as planned. [SP] 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

100% 

26,700/ 

26,700 

100% 

25,700/ 

25,700 

Intermediate Outcome - Non-Energy Minerals 

2.3.15 

Average time for processing plans of operation for locatable minerals. (SP/PART) 

C 18 mo 18 mo 18 mo 17 mo 18 mo 17 mo 17 mo 

2.3.26 

Percent of Mining Law incidents of Noncompliance corrected with first notice. (Bur/PART) 

A 22% 8/ 37 9% 3/ 34 new measure 17% 13/ 76 new measure 16% 12/ 75 16% 12/ 75 

2.3.27 

Percent of Notices and Plans of Operations Inspected (Bur/PART) 

A 40% 1358/ 3383 31% 1187/ 3813 new measure 27% 1185/ 4403 new measure 47% 1196/ 2554 47% 1196/ 255
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

2.3.16 

Increase the percent of non-compliance and trespass actions that are resolved for non-energy minerals. (Bur/PART) 

A 8% 25% 25% 41% 46/112 25% 26% 26% 

2.3.17 

Full cost of Mineral Materials disposals, inspections and trespass protection, divided by the three year average cubic yards disposed. (Bur/PART) 

A $228 $247 $228 $188 new measure $228 $228 

Comment: This measure is being reported for the first time in 2007. Historical data has been added to provide context. Large disposals in a sin

overall cost even when using the 3 year full cost average. 2006 included very large disposals. Outyear targets reflect a more average year. 

2.3.18 

Percent of time the Crude Helium Enrichment Unit (CHEU) was operating during the fiscal year. (Bur) 

A 77% 268/ 350 96% 335/ 350 90% 92% 322/ 350 new measure 2006 100% 340/ 340 100% 340/ 340 

 Comment: This measure was revised in 2007 to remove maintenance days from the denominator. The new total is 340 days operating. 

Number of Alaska Mineral Site Assessments (Bur) A 158 212 78 83 new measure 90 -90 

2.3.19 

Comment: This program is not funded beyond 2007. 

Number of mining claim adjudication and fee collection actions (Bur) 

A 536,840 645,342 new measure 833,420 new measure 565,722 570,000 

2.3.20 

Comment: 2006 showed an unusually high increase in demand which is not anticipated to continue in the out years. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

2.3.21 

Number of non-energy pre and post lease actions processed (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

343 271 

2.3.22 

Number of validity and mineral patent examinations completed (Bur) 

A 33 21 new 

measure 

14 new 

measure 

27 27 

2.3.23 Number of mining notices processed (Bur) A 482 488 new measure 543 482 543 630 

Mission Area 3.0 – Recreation 

Improve recreation opportunities for America 

3.1 Outcome Goal –Improve the Quality and Diversity of Recreation Experiences and Visitor Enjoyment on DOI Lands 

Percent of visitors satisfied with the quality of their experience (SP/PART) 

C 91% 91% 92% 97% 92% 94% 94% 

 3.1.01 

Comment: Customer surveys have a 3% variance factor. 

Intermediate Outcome - Provide Recreation Opportunities 

3.1.02 

Percent of physical facilities in Special Recreation Management Areas (SMRA) in good or fair condition. (Bur/PART) 

C 87% 90% 90% 92% TBD 92% 92% 

3.1.03 

Percent of recreation units with current management plan (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

3.1.04 

Maintenance: Number of square feet of buildings maintained in adequate condition, determined by FCI<0.15, at recreation sites. (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

93% 

706,285/ 

761,903 

87% 

675,797/ 

761,903 

3.1.05 

Maintenance: Number of non-building assets maintained in adequate condition, determined by FCI<0.15, at recreation sites. (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

88% 

11,883/ 

13,479 

88% 

11,807/ 

13,479 

Infrastructure Improvement: Number of square feet of buildings constructed at recreation sites. (Bur) 

A 32,500 7,200 9,200 5,600 4,500 27,000 26,400 

3.1.06 

Comment: Infrastructure improvement results for buildings constructed at recreation sites are based on actual square footage of planned proje

Infrastructure Improvement: Number of non-building assets constructed at recreation sites. (i.e. roads, bridges, etc) (Bur) 

A 13 8 17 10 3 18 30 

3.1.07 

Comment: Infrastructure improvement results for non-building assets constructed at recreation sites are based on actual planned projects whic

Intermediate Outcome - Improve Capacities to Provide Recreation, Where Appropriate 

3.1.08 

Number of acres made available for recreation through management actions (Bur) 

C 260M 260M 260M 258M 260M 258M 258M 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

3.1.09 

Number of trail and shoreline miles made available for recreation through management actions. (Bur) 

C 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 

3.1.10 

Percent of priority recreation facilities that meet applicable accessibility standards (SP/PART) 

A 7% 550/ 7700 7% 36/ 499 10% 51/ 512 8% 39/ 512 7% 36/ 512 8% 41/ 512 8% 43/ 512 

3.1.14 

Overall condition of trails and campgrounds as determined by the Facilities Condition Index. (SP # 5) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Intermediate Outcome - Provide Effective Interpretation and Education Programs  3.1.11 

Percent satisfaction among visitors served by facilitated programs (SP/PART) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

91% 91% 

Intermediate Outcome - Manage and Protect Recreational Resources and Users 

Law Enforcement: Number 

of serious injuries per 100,000 visitors. [SP # 8] 

A Establish Baseline No report 0 No report 0 0 0 

3.1.12 

Comment: Actual number of serious injuries for 2006 was 144. Per 100,000 visitors should have been displayed as 0.26. 

Law Enforcement: Number of fatalities per 100,000 visitors (SP # 9)] 

A Establish Baseline No report 0 27 0 0 0 

3.1.13 

Comment: Actual number of fatalities for 2006 was 27. Per 100,000 visitors should have been displayed as 0.04. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

3.1.15 

Percent of visitors satisfied with services provided by commercial recreational operations. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Intermediate Outcome - Provide For and Receive Fair Value in Recreation  3.1.16 

Percent of customers satisfied with the value for fee paid (SP) 

C 85% 85/ 100 85% 85/ 100 88% 88/ 100 83% 83/ 100 90% 90/ 100 90% 90/ 100 90% 90/ 100 

3.1.17 

Percent of recreation fee program receipts spent on fee collection (SP) 

F first data 2005 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 

3.1.18 

Cost per visitor at developed recreational fee sites. (Bur/PART) 

C $6.40 $7.24 $7.00 $8.00 $7.00 $8.00 $8.25 

Mission Area 4.0 - Serving Communities 

Improve protection of lives, property and assets, advance the use of scientific knowledge, and improve the 

communities we serve 

4.1 Outcome Goal - Improve Protection of Lives Resources, and Property 

4.1.02 

Law Enforcement: Increase the percentage of facilities meeting the minimum Departmental security guidelines (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

4.1.03 

Law Enforcement: Increase 

level of emergency preparedness as measured by the Interior Readiness (I-READ) Index (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

4.1.35 

Law Enforcement: Percent reduction in Part I offenses that occur on DOI lands or under DOI jurisdiction. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

4.1.36 

Law Enforcement: Percent Reduction in Part II offenses that occur on DOI lands or under DOI jurisdiction. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

4.1.37 

Law Enforcement: Percent reduction of natural, cultural, and heritage resource crimes that occur on DOI lands or under DOI jurisdiction (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Alaska Land Conveyances: Percent of land patented to the State and Alaskan Native Corporations as required by statute. (Bur/PART) 

C 

86% 

130,074,490/ 

150,027,451 

44% 

66,857,025/ 

151,113,591 

44.9% 

45% 

68,396,441/ 

150,113,591 

45.6% 

68,943,456/ 

151,113,591 

48% 

72,596,441 / 150,497,040 

51% 

77,096,441 150,497,04

4.1.04 

Comment: The Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (ALTAA) provided tools so that the Alaska Native Allotment Act, the Alaska Statehood A

Claims Settlement Act, could be worked in concert in order to facilitate additional transfer of land. 

Percent of total land within SNPLMA boundary offered for sale or disposal under Recreation and Public Purposes Act. (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

13% 

4,412/ 

32,836 

acres 

new 

measure 

 1% 

300/ 29,639 

acres 

1% 

300/ 29,63

acres 

4.1.05 

Comment: Denominator represents remaining SNPLMA acres. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

4.1.06 

Percent of parcels offered by a willing seller for acquisition by BLM that are acquired under SNPLMA (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

2% 

1,115/ 

58,209 

new 

measure 

25% 

14,344/ 

57,094 

8% 

1,972/ 

24,112 

4.1.07 

Percent of Land Use Plan priority action items completed that result in effective plan implementation. (Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Intermediate Outcome - Improve Fire Management (Reported in OWFC) Intermediate Outcome - Improve Public Safety and Security and Protect Public Resources from Damage 

Mitigate Hazards: Percent of physical and chemical hazards mitigated in appropriate time to ensure visitor or public safety (SP] 

C Establish Baseline 97% 1,029/ 1,059 68% 90% 861 / 955 70% 410 / 589 70% 410 / 589 70% 410 / 589 

4.1.12 

Comment: In 2006, BLM Field Offices responded to an increased number of emergencies and time critical removals. 

4.1.13 

Law Enforcement: Percent reduction in physical security vulnerabilities identified at DOI facilities (SP # 10) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

4.1.38 

Law Enforcement: Percent of incidents/investigation closed for Part1, Part II and natural, cultural and heritage resources offenses. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

Percent of plans completed within four years of start. (Bur/PART) 

C no data 55% 6/ 11 new measure 55% 11/ 20 new measure 60% 12/ 20 75% 6/ 8 

4.1.14 

Comment: The number of new plan starts varies each year. The planning program utilizes a 10 year planning schedule. 

Number of Resource Management Plan evaluations completed (Bur) 

A 3 11 2 2 new 

measure 

3 7 

4.1.15 

Comments: Plan evaluations are cyclical. 

4.1.16 

Number of Resource Management Plans/EIS completed (Bur) 

A 8 7 7 4 31 19 24 

4.1.17 

Number of Resource Management Plans/EIS amendments completed (Bur) 

A 10 3 4 1 3 2 2 

4.1.18 

Maintenance: Number of square feet of buildings maintained in adequate condition, determined by FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

89% 

2,324,755

2,602,380 

4.1.19 

Maintenance: Number of non-building assets maintained in adequate condition, determined by FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

93% 

11,301/ 

12,131 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

4.1.20 

Maintenance: Number of lane miles of roads maintained in adequate condition. (Bur) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Infrastructure Improvement: Number of square feet of buildings constructed at nonrecreation sites. (Bur) 

A 5,000 10,000 2,000 0 0 0 plnd 30,000 

4.1.21 

Comment: Infrastructure improvement results for buildings constructed at non-recreation sites are based on actual square footage of planned 

year. 

Infrastructure Improvement: Number of non-building assets constructed at nonrecreation sites. (i.e. roads, bridges, etc) (Bur) 

A 8 4 6 3 5 30 18 

4.1.22 

Comment: Infrastructure improvement results for non-building assets constructed at non-recreation sites are based on actual planned projects 

4.1.34 

Facility Compliance: Increase the percentage of BLM organizational units rated in good safety, health, and environmental condition. (BUR) 

F 87% 103 / 118 78% 94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 80% 96 / 120 80% 96/ 120 81% 97/ 120 

4.1.39 

Percentage of DOI managed public lands where travel management plans are completed. (SP) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

4.1.40 

The percentage of public lands where visual resource management data have been recorded in digital format for both inventory and management classes. (Bur) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

Intermediate Outcome - Promote Respect for Private Property 

4.1.23 

Percent of open complaints received from property owners concerning DOI actions affecting status of their private property, resolved within one year. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 

4.1.24 

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 records 150,151 records 200,000 260,397 records 200,000 records 200,000 records 200,000 records 

4.1.25 

Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands that are funded (Bur/PART) 

A 20% 20% 20% 11% 22% 8% 113/ 1418 8% 113/ 1418 

4.1.26 

Survey: Percent of cadastral surveys approved within eighteen months of the funding date. (Bur/PART) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

54% 1st data 2007 56% 54% 332/615 56% 344/615 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

BLM 2008 Goal Performance Table 2004 - 2012 

Type 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 2007 President's Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 

4.1.27 

Percent of land processed under IC, TA, relinquishments and rejections to the State and Alaskan Native Corporations. (Bur) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

14% 

9,900,000/ 

71,550,000 

17% 

11,900,000

71,550,00

Increase the acreage of land disposals and conveyances completed outside Alaska. (Bur/PART) 

F 40,200 121,046 100,000 121,788 100,000 11,500 30,000 

4.1.28 

Comment: Projects funded in prior years were completed in 2006. New performance measures were added in 2006 for the Southern Nevada Pwhich will change the results of this measure beginning in 2007. Land disposals and conveyances are based on actual project acres which will 

4.1.29 

Increase the number and acreage of land exchanges and acquisitions to improve land tenure distribution. (Bur/PART) 

F 40712 

acres 

90655 

acres 

31125 

acres 

72887 

acres 

25613 

acres 

25000 

acres 

25000 

acres 

4.1.30 

Percentage of total acreage of land sales offered by competitive or modified competitive means. (Bur/PART) 

C new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

90% 90% 

4.1.31 

Percent of SNPLMA parcels offered for sale within 12 months of nomination. (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

12% 

3,907 

32,836 

new 

measure 

.13% 

40 acres 

8.5% 

2,500 acre

4.1.32 

Percent of funds expended on acquisitions by BLM from willing sellers within two years of approved SNPLMA funding availability. (Bur/PART) 

A new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

19% 

$13,590,000/ 

$69,079,032 

new 

measure 

13% 

$3,850,056/ 

$29,263,306 

7% 

$575,850

$8,121,850
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 79 

2008 Budget at a Glance 

(Dollars in Thousands) 

 

 2006 

Enacted 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution* 

Fixed 

Cost 

Changes 

Applied 

Science & 

Other 

Resources 

Finance 

& 

Business 

Travel 

Reduction 

Total 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Request 

Appropriation: Management of Lands and Resources (MLR) 

Land Resources 

 Soil, Water, Air 33,838 32,053 +877 -124 -6 -102 -232 32,698 

 Range 69,870 68,279 +2,541 -83 -12 -187 -282 70,538 

 Forestry 10,404 10,464 +281 -34 -38 -72 10,673 

 Riparian 22,124 21,598 +691 -25 -4 -46 -75 22,214 

 Cultural Resources 15,015 18,136 +493 -5 -3 -46 -54 15,575 

Reduce Cultural Resource Enhancement Initiative Funds -3,000 

 Wild Horses and Burros 36,362 36,351 +593 -44 -4 -89 -137 32,107 

Reduce the Amount of Gathers -4,700 

Total, Land Resources 187,613 186,881 +5,476 -315 -29 -508 -8,552 183,805 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-1,830] [+1,830] 

 

Wildlife and Fisheries 

 Wildlife 28,166 28,387 +749 -37 -4 -73 -114 28,347 

Reduce Funds for Nat'l Fish & Wildlife Foundation -675 

 Fisheries 12,314 12,418 +363 -10 -32 -42 12,664 

Reduce Funds for Nat'l Fish & Wildlife Foundation -75 

Total, Wildlife and Fisheries 40,480 40,805 +1,112 -47 -4 -105 -906 41,011 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-628] [+628] 

 

 

Threatened and Endangered Species 21,254 21,435 +632 -20 -3 -50 -73 21,994 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-294] [+294] 

Recreation Management 

 Wilderness 16,559 16,215 +534 -5 -39 -44 16,705 

 Recreation Resources 48,572 47,550 +1,486 -37 -6 -161 -204 48,613 

Defer/Delay Travel Mgmt Plans -219 

Total, Recreation Mgmt 65,131 63,765 +2,020 -42 -6 -200 -467 65,318 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [+995] [-995] 

 

Energy and Mineral Resources 

 Oil and Gas 88,962 115,308 +3,086 -27 -10 -270 -307 121,191 

Increase Inspection & Enforcement and Monitoring +3,104 

 Coal 9,159 9,246 +312 -6 -17 -23 9,535 

 Other Mineral Resources 10,036 10,151 +353 -5 -19 -24 10,480 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 80 

 

 2006 

Enacted 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution* 

Fixed 

Cost 

Changes 

Applied 

Science & 

Other 

Resources 

Finance 

& 

Business 

Travel 

Reduction 

Total 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Request 

Total, Energy & Min. Resources 108,157 134,705 +3,751 -38 -10 -306 +2,750 141,206 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-20,983] [+20,983] 

 

Alaska Minerals 2,263 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [+2,222] [-2,222] 

 

Realty and Ownership 

 Alaska Conveyance 40,002 35,234 +696 -6 -5 -118 -129 34,040 

Program Reduction -1,761 

 Cadastral Survey 15,790 13,951 +430 -9 -59 -68 11,139 

Program Reduction -3,174 

 Land and Realty 33,186 33,331 +1,179 -25 -6 -108 -139 33,371 

Offset for Increased Cost Recoveries for ROWs -1,000 

Total, Realty & Ownership 88,978 82,516 +2,305 -40 -11 -285 -6,271 78,550 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [+4,265] [-4,265] 

 

Communications Site Mgmt. 2,000 2,000 +0 +0 2,000 

Comm. Site Mgmt. Offset -2,000 -2,000 +0 +0 -2,000 

 

Resource Prot. and Maint. 

 Resource Planning 49,527 49,142 +1,176 -111 -136 -247 47,071 

Defer New RMP Starts -3,000 

 Res. Prot. and Law Enforce. 18,942 18,556 +390 -87 -87 18,859 

 Hazard Mgmt & Res. Restor. 15,889 15,933 +439 -140 -44 -58 -242 16,130 

Total, Res. Prot. & Law Enforce. 84,358 83,631 +2,005 -251 -44 -281 -3,576 82,060 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-266] [+266] 

 

Transportation and Facilities 

 Operations 6,179 6,247 +171 -10 -10 6,408 

 Annual Maintenance 31,571 30,977 +895 -168 -7 -69 -244 31,628 

 Deferred Maintenance 38,896 38,157 +0 -40 -40 33,795 

Program Reduction -4,322 

 Infrastructure Improvement 0 0 +0 0 

Total, Trans. & Facilities 76,646 75,381 +1,066 -168 -7 -119 -4,616 71,831 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-7,365] [+7,365] 

 

Land and Res. Info. Systems 17,949 17,585 +247 +0 -40 -67 -107 16,225 

Reduce IT costs based upon efficiencies -1,500 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [+356] [-356] 

 

Mining Law Administration 32,696 32,696 +0 +0 34,696 

Increase Base Increase to accommodate needs 2,000 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 81 

 

 2006 

Enacted 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution* 

Fixed 

Cost 

Changes 

Applied 

Science & 

Other 

Resources 

Finance 

& 

Business 

Travel 

Reduction 

Total 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Request 

Mining Law Admin. Offset -32,696 -32,696 +0 +0 -34,696 

Offset Mining Law Base Increase -2,000 

 

Challenge Cost Share 9,357 9,357 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 9,357 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-70] [+70] 

 

Grasshoppers & Mormon Crickets 

0 0 +0 0 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [+78] [-78] 

 

Workforce and Organizational 

Support 

 Info. Systems Operations 21,139 18,728 +178 -5 -75 -26 -106 15,300 

Reduce IT costs based upon efficiencies -3,500 

 Administrative Support 50,680 50,560 +1,843 -22 -762 -223 -1,007 50,896 

Reduce IT costs based upon efficiencies -500 

 Bureauwide Fixed Costs 73,627 77,895 +6,460 +0 86,885 

Fund Department's Working Capital Fund for FBMS +2,530 

Total, Workforce & Organizational 

Support 

145,446 147,183 +8,481 -27 -837 -249 -2,583 153,081 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-35] [+35] 

 

Healthy Lands Initiative 0 0 +0 +0 15,000 

Implement Healthy Lands Initiative 15,000 

 

Subtotal MLR Appropriation 847,632 863,244 +27,095 -948 -991 -2,170 -24,401 +879,438 

Impact of the CR -23,555 +23,555 

Total MLR Appropriation 847,632 839,689 +27,095 -948 -991 -2,170 -846 +879,438 

 

Appropriation: Oregon and California Grant Lands (O&C) 

Construction and Acquisition 

 Construction 0 0 +0 +0 0 

 Acquisition 298 304 +12 +0 316 

Total, Const. & Acquisition 298 304 +12 +0 +0 +0 +0 316 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-11] [+11] 

 

Facilities Maintenance 

 Operations 2,022 2,052 +60 +0 2,112 

 Annual Maintenance 7,661 7,710 +225 -14 -14 7,921 

 Deferred Maintenance 1,059 1,059 +0 +0 1,059 

Total, Facilities Maintenance 10,742 10,821 +285 -14 +0 +0 -14 11,092 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-392] [+392] 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 82 

 

 2006 

Enacted 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution* 

Fixed 

Cost 

Changes 

Applied 

Science & 

Other 

Resources 

Finance 

& 

Business 

Travel 

Reduction 

Total 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Request 

 

Resources 

 Forest Management 27,118 30,378 +803 -11 -3 -14 31,167 

 Reforestation & Forest 

Development 24,421 24,607 +593 -4 -3 -7 23,993 

Program Decrease -1,200 

 Other Resources 37,214 37,553 +1,037 -7 -3 -10 37,780 

Program Decrease -800 

 Resource Planning 6,517 6,584 +124 +0 3,708 

Program Decrease -3,000 

Total, Resources 95,270 99,122 2,557 -22 -9 0 -5,031 96,648 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-3,594] [+3,594] 

 

Information and Resource Data Systems 

 Info. and Res. Data Systems 2,141 2,161 +41 -16 -16 2,186 

Impact of the CR (non-add) [-78] [+78] 

 

Subtotal O&C Appropriation 108,451 112,408 2,895 -52 -9 0 -5,061 110,242 

Impact of the CR -4,075 +4,075 

Total O&C Appropriation 108,451 108,333 2,895 -52 -9 0 -986 110,242 

 

Appropriation: Land Acquisition 

Acquisition 5,370 6,200 +0 -6,200 0 

Acquisition Management 2,266 1,567 +52 +0 1,619 

Emergencies and Hardships 985 1,000 +0 -1,000 0 

Total, Land Acq. - Appropriated 8,621 8,767 +52 +0 +0 +0 -7,200 1,619 

Impact of the CR -5,700 +5,700 

Total, Land Acq. - Appropriated 8,621 3,067 +52 +0 +0 +0 -1,500 1,619 

 

Appropriation: Construction 

Construction 11,750 6,476 +0 +0 6,476 

Impact of the CR +5,000 -5,000 

Total, Construction 11,750 11,476 +0 +0 +0 +0 -5,000 6,476 

 

Appropriation: Range Improvements 

Range Imp., Public Lands 7,873 0 +0 +0 0 

Range Imp., LU Lands 1,527 0 +0 +0 0 

General Admin. Expense 600 0 +0 +0 0 

Subtotal, Range Improvements 10,000 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 

Impact of the CR +10,000 -10,000 

Total, Range Improvements 10,000 10,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 -10,000 0 

 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 83 

 

 2006 

Enacted 

2007 

Continuing 

Resolution* 

Fixed 

Cost 

Changes 

Applied 

Science & 

Other 

Resources 

Finance 

& 

Business 

Travel 

Reduction 

Total 

Program 

Changes 

2008 

Request 

APPROPRIATION: Service Charges, Deposits & Forfeitures 

Service Charges, Deposits & 

Forfeitures 

25,963 24,905 +0 +0 +0 +0 46,905 

Increased Emphasis on Cost Recovery 22,000 

Service Charges, Dep. & Forfeitures 

Offset 

-25,963 -24,905 +0 +0 +0 +0 -46,905 

Offset Service Charges, Deposits, & Forfeitures Increase -22,000 

 Total 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 

 

APPROPRIATION: Miscellaneous Trust Funds (Current) 

Misc. Trust Funds (Current) 16,662 12,405 +0 12,405 

 

 Total 16,662 +12,405 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 12,405 

 

TOT. of All Appropriations 1,003,116 984,970 +30,042 -1,000 -1,000 -2,170 -18,332 1,010,180 

* The totals in the Subactivities are at the 2007 Budget Request level. 
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Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Actual

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 2009 Est 2010 Est 

Performance at Proposed Budget Level 346,820 945,132 1,760,769 new measure 650,000 864,312 864,312 864,312 

Baseline Performance 346,820 945,132 1,760,769 new measure 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 

Performance Change 0 0 0 0 0 +214,312 +214,312 +214,312 

Total actual/projected cost ($000) $57,129,028 $54,832,770 $56,332,997 $28,847,450 $28,847,450 $40,935,450 $40,935,450 $40,935,450 Actual/projected cost per acre of vegetation treated (whole dollars) $168 $58 $32 $44 $44 $47 $47 $47 

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 

346,820 945,132 1,760,769 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 346,820 945,132 1,760,769 650,000 864,312 864,312 864,312 864,312 

Note: Performance Measures were realigned in 2007 with the DOI Strategic Plan Update. Prior year data is not shown in the graph. Comparing performance data in prior yearealignment of program elements and not actual performance changes. 

Bureau of Land Management - Performance for Key Budgetary Changes

Number of acres of vegetation treated to achieve desired condition.Key Budgetary Changes: Improving the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes and Marine ResourcesComments: This measure includes an increase of $12,088 million for the Healthy Lands Initiative which will result in shrub/grass and weed treatments on 214,312 acres in 20show a cost reduction, it is anticipated that lower costs will occur as a result of efficiencies in contracting larger projects. 

Acres of Vegetation Treated

0

100,000200,000300,000400,000500,000600,000700,000800,000900,000

1,000,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Baseline PerfoPerformance aBudget Level
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Actual

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 2009 Est 2010 Est 

Performance at Proposed Budget Level 10,110 9,538 7,251 new measure 7,192 7,232 7,232 7,232 

Baseline Performance 10,110 9,538 7,251 new measure 7,192 7,192 7,192 7,192 

Performance Change 0 0 0 0 0 +40 +40 +40 Total actual/projected cost ($000) $90,583,210 $54,103,258 $50,487,425 $31,716,207 $31,716,207 $31,942,207 $31,942,207 $31,942,207 Actual/projected cost per project/activity plan. $8,959 $5,672 $6,963 $0 $4,410 $4,417 $4,417 $4,417 

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 

10,110 9,538 7,251 7,192 7,192 7,192 7,192 7,192 10,110 9,538 7,251 7,192 7,232 7,232 7,232 7,232 

Key Budgetary Changes: Improving the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes and Marine ResourcesNumber of projects constructed or maintained or activity plans developed to achieve desired conditions on uplands, wetlands, and riparian areasComment: This measure includes an increase of $226,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative which will result in an additional 40 stream/riparian projects or activity plans being cnot show a cost reduction, it is anticipated that lower costs will occur as a result of efficiencies in contracting larger projects.Note: Performance Measures were realigned in 2007 with the DOI Strategic Plan Update. Prior year data is not shown in the graph. Comparing performance data in prior yeaprogram elements and not actual performance changes. 

Lake/Stream/Riparian Projects Constructed

7,1707,1807,1907,2007,2107,2207,2307,240

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Baseline PPerformanProposed 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Actual

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 2009 Est 2010 Est 

Performance at Proposed Budget Level

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

150 402 402 402 

Baseline Performance

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

150 150 150 150 

Performance Change 0 0 0 0 0 +252 +252 +252 Total actual/projected cost ($000)

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure $3,933,345 $5,323,345 $5,323,345 $5,323,345 

Actual/projected cost per mile of habitat restored. (whole dollars)

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure $26,222 $13,242 $13,242 $13,242 

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

150 150 150 150 150 150150 402 402 402 402 402

Note: Performance Measures were realigned in 2007 with the DOI Strategic Plan Update. Prior year data is not shown in the graph. Comparing performance data in prior yeaprogram elements and not actual performance changes. Key Budgetary Changes: Improving the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes and Marine ResourcesNumber of (stream/shoreline) miles of habitat restored or enhanced that directly support ESA listed and Bureau sensitive species conservation or recovery. Comment: This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer applies. The 2008 Plan number includes an increase of $1Initiative which will result in riparian treatments on 252 miles. 

Habitat Miles Restored

0

50

100150200250300350400450

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Baseline PerformancePerformance at Proposed Level
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 Actual

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 2007 Plan 2008 Plan 2009 Est 2010 Est 

Performance at Proposed Budget Level

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure 535,000 535,216 535,216 535,216 

Baseline Performance

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 535,000 535,000 

Performance Change 0 0 0 0 0 +216 +216 +216 Total actual/projected cost ($000) $0 $0 $0 $0 $14,409,844 $15,705,844 $15,705,844 $15,705,844 Actual/projected cost per acre restored (whole dollars) $0 $0 $0 $0 $27 $29 $29 $29 

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

535,000 535,000 535,000 535,000 535,000 535,000535,000 535,216 535,216 535,216 535,216 535,216107,000 128,400 128,400 128,400 128,400 128,400

Key Budgetary Changes: Improving the Health of Watersheds, Landscapes and Marine ResourcesNote: Performance Measures were realigned in 2007 with the DOI Strategic Plan Update. Prior year data is not shown in the graph. Comparing performance data in prior yeaprogram elements and not actual performance changes. Number of DOI upland acres restored to the condition specified in management plansComment: This measure includes an increase of $1,296,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative, which will result in an additional 216 acres restored through reclamation of abandNew Mexico. Although 2008 does not show a cost reduction, it is anticipated that lower costs will occur as a result of efficiencies in contracting larger projects.

Acres Restored

534,850534,900534,950535,000535,050535,100535,150535,200535,250

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Baseline PerfoPerformance aProposed Budg
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Section I –General Statement Page I - 89 

(Total Employment)

 2006 Actual 2007 Estimate 2008 Estimate 

Executive Level V 1 1 1 

 Subtotal 1 1 1 

ES - ** 19 20 20 

 Subtotal 20 21 21 

GS/GM/GG - 15 109 108 108 

GS/GM/GG - 14 334 330 329 

GS/GM/GG - 13 921 910 907 

GS/GM/GG - 12 1,661 1,641 1,635 

GS/GM/GG - 11 2,599 2,567 2,557 

GS/GM/GG - 10 134 132 132 

GS/GM/GG - 9 1,232 1,218 1,214 

GS/GM/GG - 8 304 300 299 

GS/GM/GG - 7 1,191 1,177 1,173 

GS/GM/GG - 6 614 607 605 

GS/GM/GG - 5 717 708 706 

GS/GM/GG - 4 488 482 480 

GS/GM/GG - 3 312 308 307 

GS/GM/GG - 2 136 134 134 

GS/GM/GG - 1 11 11 11 

 Subtotal 10,783 10,654 10,618 

Other Pay Schedule Systems 

(Ungraded) 586 579 577 

Total employment (actual/projected) at 

end of fiscal year 11,369 11,233 11,195 

EMPLOYEE COUNT BY GRADE
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

Recreation 

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.1a - ENERGY - FOSSIL 

FUELS - Manage or influence 

resource use to enhance public 

benefit, promote responsible use, 

and ensure optimal value

UEO.3a - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - FORAGE - 

Manage or influence resource use 

to enhance public benefit, promote 

responsible use, and ensure 

optimal value

UEO.3b - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - FOREST 

PRODUCTS - Manage or influence 

resource use to enhance public 

benefit, promote responsible use, 

and ensure optimal value

UEO.3C - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - NON-ENERGY - 

Manage or influence resource use 

to enhance public benefit, promote 

responsible use, and ensure 

optimal value

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

Land Resources $0.149 $0.231 -$2.905 $1.203 $0.076 Wildlife and Fisheries Management $0.753 $0.081 Threatened and Endangered Species Management $0.717 $0.136 Recreation Management $0.006 $0.274 $0.28Energy and Minerals Management $26.805 $0.679 Alaska Minerals -$2.222 Realty and Ownership Management Resource Protection Transportation and Facilities Maintenance $1.48Grasshoppers & Mormon Crickets $0.000 -$0.078 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00Land and Resource Information Systems -$0.339 -$0.044 -$0.135 -$0.276 -$0.132 -$0.100 -$0.022 -$0.18Mining Law Administration $2.000 ML Offset -$2.000 Challenge Cost Share $0.043 $0.004 $0.004 $0.01Workforce and Organizational Support $1.179 $0.150 $0.467 $0.957 $0.456 $0.343 $0.077 $0.63Undistributed -$0.248 -$0.037 -$0.123 -$0.197 -$0.111 -$0.025 -$0.025 -$0.13Healthy Lands Initiative $10.000 $5.000 

Total MLR $12.254 $5.449 -$2.418 $27.289 $1.416 $0.294 -$1.513 $2.10

$0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00$0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00$0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00

Jobs in the Woods $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00Western OR

Construction and Acquisition $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00Western OR Facilities Maintenance $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.17Western OR Resources Management $0.900 $0.044 $0.000 $0.000 $0.015 $3.096 $0.000 $0.11Western OR Information and Data Systems $0.035 $0.004 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.043 $0.000 $0.01

O&C Total $0.935 $0.048 $0.000 $0.000 $0.015 $3.139 $0.000 $0.30

Range Improvements -$10.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00Miscellaneous Trust Funds $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.00

Total $3.189 $5.497 -$2.418 $27.289 $1.431 $3.433 -$1.513 $2.40

2008 Total By Mission 

Goal $2.404 

STRATEGIC THEMES Resource Protection Resource Use

BLM Funding by Strategic Plan Goals

SUMMARY OF 2008 CHANGES

(EXCEPT FIRE) (Funding in Millions)

Central Hazardous Materials Fund

Construction

Land Acquisition

Oregon and California Grant Lands

$6.268 $30.640
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

Recreation S

Com

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.1a - ENERGY - FOSSIL 

FUELS - Manage or influence 

resource use to enhance public 

benefit, promote responsible use, 

and ensure optimal value

UEO.3a - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - FORAGE - 

Manage or influence resource use 

to enhance public benefit, promote 

responsible use, and ensure 

optimal value

UEO.3b - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - FOREST 

PRODUCTS - Manage or influence 

resource use to enhance public 

benefit, promote responsible use, 

and ensure optimal value

UEO.3C - LAND & WATER 

RESOURCES - NON-ENERGY - 

Manage or influence resource use 

to enhance public benefit, promote 

responsible use, and ensure 

optimal value

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

Land Resources $60.172 $11.914 $47.682 $0.000 $61.368 $2.669 $0.000 $0.000 Wildlife and Fisheries Management $39.638 $1.373 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Threatened and Endangered Species Management $18.475 $3.519 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Recreation Management $0.000 $0.334 $15.703 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $49.281 Energy and Minerals Management $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $130.726 $0.000 $0.000 $10.480 $0.000 Alaska Minerals $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Realty and Ownership Management $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Resource Protection $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Transportation and Facilities Maintenance $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $24.007 Grasshoppers & Mormon Crickets $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Land and Resource Information Systems $3.175 $0.363 $1.395 $2.436 $1.184 $0.921 $0.199 $1.701 Mining Law Administration $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $34.696 $0.000 ML Offset $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 -$34.696 $0.000 Challenge Cost Share $6.539 $0.450 $0.561 $0.000 $0.000 $0.023 $0.000 $1.784 Workforce and Organizational Support $29.550 $3.918 $13.020 $23.200 $11.261 $8.721 $1.890 $16.069 Undistributed $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Healthy Lands Initiative $10.000 $5.000 

Total MLR $167.549 $26.871 $78.361 $156.362 $73.813 $12.334 $12.569 $92.842 

$0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 

Jobs in the Woods $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Western OR Construction and Acquisition $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Western OR Facilities Maintenance $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $4.743 Western Oregon Resources Management $34.032 $6.224 $0.000 $0.000 $1.019 $44.486 $0.000 $7.179 Western OR Information and Data Systems $0.735 $0.074 $0.000 $0.000 $0.020 $0.853 $0.000 $0.239 

O&C Total $34.767 $6.298 $0.000 $0.000 $1.039 $45.339 $0.000 $12.161 

Range Improvements $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Miscellaneous Trust Funds $10.170 $0.007 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $1.549 

Total $212.486 $33.176 $78.361 $156.362 $74.852 $57.673 $12.569 $106.552 

2007 CR Total By 

Mission Goal $106.552 $2

Oregon and California Grant Lands

$324.023 $301.456

Central Hazardous Materials Fund

Management of Lands and Resources

Construction

Land Acquisition

STRATEGIC THEMES Resource Protection Resource Use

2008 Funding by Strategic Plan Goals

(EXCEPT FIRE) (Funding in Millions)
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Section I –General Statement Page I - 92 

SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS 

($000) 

 

 2007 2007 2008 

 2006 President's Continuing Budget 

Change 

from 

Appropriations Actual Budget 

Resolution 

(CR) Request 2007 CR 

 CURRENT DISCRETIONARY: 

 Management Of Lands and Resources $ 847,632 863,244 839,689 879,438 +39,749 

 P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[4,097] 

 P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[9,062] 

 Communication Sites Mgmt ($ are offset) $ [2,000] [2,000] [2,000] [2,000] [0] 

 Mining Law Admin. (this amount is offset) $ [32,696] [32,696] [32,696] [34,696] [2,000] 

 Reimbursables ($ are non-add) $ 62,000 53,000 53,000 53,000 0 

Current FTE 6,012 5,989 5,969 5,958 -11 

MLR Reimbursables FTE 245 245 245 245 0 

 

 Oregon and California Grant Lands $ 108,451 112,408 108,333 110,242 +1,909 

 P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[524] 

 P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[1,095] 

 FTE 899 902 892 873 -19 

 

 Wildland Fire Management (w/o fire transfers)* $ 856,652 769,560 769,253 801,849 +32,596 

 P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[3,649] 

 P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[7,629] 

 Net Transfers (non-fire) $ [1,366] 

 Supplemental P.L. 109-289 $ [100,000] 

 Reimbursables ($ are non-add) $ 25,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 0 

Current - BLM portion only FTE 2,677 2,542 2,542 2,507 -35 

Fire Reimbursable & Asst.-BLM portion only FTE 60 60 60 60 0 

Allocation to NPS,FWS,BIA,OS (excluded from BLM 

FTE count) FTE 1,915 1,821 1,821 1,804 -17 

 

 Section 102 Transfer #1 $ 50,000 

 Section 102 Transfer #2 $ 26,000 

 Section 102 Transfer #3 $ 20,000 

 Total Fire transfers $ 96,000 

 Fire Repayment (carryover funds) $ -96,000 -96,000 

 Land Acquisition Appropriation (w/o fire transfers) $ 8,621 8,767 3,067 1,619 -1,448 

 Land Acquisitions & Inholdings (offsetting 

collections) $ [0] [0] [0] -[5,000] -[5,000] 

 Land Acquisition Program (Total Resources) $ 8,621 8,767 3,067 6,619 +3,552 

 P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[42] 

 P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[87] 

 FTE 17 17 15 17 +2 

 

 Section 102 Transfer #1 $ -1,000 

 Section 102 Transfer #2 $ -1,000 

 Section 102 Transfer #3 $ -1,000 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 93 

SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS 

($000) 

 

 2007 2007 2008 

 2006 President's Continuing Budget 

Change 

from 

Appropriations Actual Budget 

Resolution 

(CR) Request 2007 CR 

 Total Fire transfers $ -3,000 

 Fire Repayment (carryover funds) $ 3,000 3,000 

 Construction (w/o fire transfers) $ 11,750 6,476 11,476 6,476 -5,000 

 P.L. 109-54 (.476% Rescission) $ -[57] 

 P.L. 109-148 (1% Rescission) $ -[119] 

 FTE 25 23 21 23 +2 

 

 Section 102 Transfer #1 $ -1,000 

 Section 102 Transfer #2 $ -1,000 

 Total Fire transfers $ -2,000 

 Fire Repayment (carryover funds) 2,000 2,000 

 Service Charges, Deposits, & Forfeitures $ 25,963 24,905 24,905 46,905 +22,000 

 Service Charges, Dep., & Forfeitures Offset $ -25,963 -24,905 -24,905 -46,905 -22,000 

 FTE 131 131 131 274 +143 

 

 Subtotal, Current Discretionary $ 1,833,106 1,760,455 1,731,818 1,799,624 67,806 

 

BLM 

FTE 10,066 9,909 9,875 9,957 82 

 Fire Repayment $ -91,000 -91,000 

 Subtotal, Current Discretionary w/o Fire $ 976,454 990,895 962,565 997,775 35,210 

 

BLM 

FTE 7,329 7,307 7,273 7,390 117 

 Fire Repayment (carryover funds) $ 5,000 5,000 

 CURRENT MANDATORY: 

 Range Improvements $ 10,000 0 10,000 0 -10,000 

 FTE 46 46 46 33 -13 

 

 Miscellaneous Trust Funds $ 16,662 12,405 12,405 12,405 0 

 FTE 67 67 67 67 0 

The 2006 dollar amount is slightly different than Departmental Highlights Book, due to updated receipt information. 

 Subtotal, Current Mandatory $ 26,662 12,405 22,405 12,405 -10,000 

 FTE 113 113 113 100 -13 

 

 Current Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,859,768 1,772,860 1,754,223 1,812,029 57,806 

 

BLM 

FTE 10,179 10,022 9,988 10,057 69 

 Fire Repayment $ -91,000 -91,000 

 Current Appropriations Subtotal w/o Fire $ 1,003,116 1,003,300 984,970 1,010,180 25,210 

 

BLM 

FTE 7,442 7,420 7,386 7,490 104 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 94 

SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS 

($000) 

 

 2007 2007 2008 

 2006 President's Continuing Budget 

Change 

from 

Appropriations Actual Budget 

Resolution 

(CR) Request 2007 CR 

 Fire Repayment (carryover funds) $ 5,000 5,000 

PERMANENT: 

 Miscellaneous Trust Funds $ 1,651 1,595 1,595 1,595 0 

 FTE 10 10 10 10 0 

The 2006 dollar amount is slightly different than Departmental Highlights Book, due to updated receipt information. 

 Miscellaneous Perm.Payment Appropriations $ 247,905 143,056 143,056 53,069 -89,987 

 FTE 18 20 20 20 0 

 

 Permanent Operating Funds $ 868,642 199,232 199,232 144,979 -54,253 

 FTE 349 408 408 305 -103 

Large decrease from 06 to 07 & 08 due to revision in land sales estimates in the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Program. 

 Helium Fund $ 169,000 108,000 108,000 105,000 -3,000 

 Offsetting Collections $ -169,000 -108,000 -108,000 -105,000 +3,000 

 FTE 51 51 51 51 0 

 

 Working Capital Fund $ 43,000 46,000 46,000 47,000 +1,000 

 Offsetting Collections $ -43,000 -46,000 -46,000 -47,000 -1,000 

 FTE 25 25 25 25 0 

 Permanent Appropriations Subtotal $ 1,118,198 343,883 343,883 199,643 -144,240 

 FTE 453 514 514 411 -103 

ALLOCATION ACCOUNTS**: 

 Central Hazmat (Dept. of Interior) $ 9,375 9,375 9,375 9,375 0 

 FTE 6 6 6 6 0 

 

 Natl. Resource Damage Assess.(Dept. of Interior) $ 83 416 416 416 0 

 FTE 2 4 4 4 0 

 

 ERFO, ISTEA (Federal Highways) $ 4,283 2,189 2,189 2,189 0 

 FTE 12 12 12 12 0 

 Cadastral, Forest Pest, Wild Horses (U.S. Forest 

Service) $ 3,101 2,977 2,977 2,977 0 

 FTE 16 16 16 16 0 

 ** Dollars are estimates only for 2007 & 2008, generally based upon 3 year average. 

 Allocation Accounts Subtotal ($ are non-add to 

Total Approps) $ 16,842 14,957 14,957 14,957 0 

 FTE 36 38 38 38 0 

 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section I –General Statement Page I - 95 

SUMMARY OF BUREAU APPROPRIATIONS 

($000) 

 

 2007 2007 2008 

 2006 President's Continuing Budget 

Change 

from 

Appropriations Actual Budget 

Resolution 

(CR) Request 2007 CR 

 TOTAL CURRENT & PERM. APPROPRIATIONSwith Fire $ 2,977,966 2,116,743 2,098,106 2,011,672 -86,434 

 FTE 10,668 10,574 10,540 10,506 -34 

 Fire Transfers and Repayment $ 91,000 -91,000 -91,000 

 TOTAL CURRENT & PERM. APPROPRIATIONSwithout Fire $ 2,121,314 1,347,183 1,328,853 1,209,823 -119,030 

 FTE 7,931 7,972 7,938 7,939 1 

 Fire Transfers and Repayment $ -5,000 5,000 5,000 

The 2006 dollar amount is slightly different than Departmental Highlights Book, due to updated receipt information in the Miscellaneous Trust 

Funds Appropriation. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

i

Director WO-100 

James M. Hughes (acting) 

Renewable Resources 

and Planning 

WO-200 

Assistant Director 

Howard Lemm (acting) 

→Division of Planning and Science Policy 210 →Division of Rangeland Resources 220 →Division of Fish, Wildlife & Plant Conservation 230 →Division of Cultural, Paleontological Resources and Tribal Consultation 240 →Division of Recreation and Visitor Services 250 →Division of Wild Horses and Burros 260 →Division of Forests and Woodlands 270 • National Science and Technology Center (NSTC) 

Minerals, Realty & 

Resource Protection 

WO-300 

Assistant Director 

Jim Abbot (acting) 

− Division of Fluid Minerals 

310 

− Division of Solid Minerals 

320 

− Division of Lands, Realty 

and Cadastral Survey 350 

− Division of Engineering 

and Environmental Services 360 

− Land and Resources 

Project Office 330 

** Energy Policy Act Implementation Team 

Human Capital 

Management 

WO-700 

Chief Human Capital 

Management Project Direct

Janine Velasco 

− Division of Human Capital 

Management and Executive Initiatives 710 

− Division of Equal Employment 

Opportunity 720 

− Division of Special Initiatives 73− Division of Washington Office 

Human Resource Services 750 

− Division of Strategic Workforce 

Advisory Services 760 

− Division of Safety and 

Occupational Health 740 

• National Human Resources 

Management Center (NHRMC

• National Training Ctr (NTC)

Communications 

WO-600 

Assistant Director 

Bob Johns (acting)

− Division of Public 

Affairs 610 

− Division of Legislative 

Affairs and Correspondence 620 

− Division of Regulatory 

Affairs 630 

− Division of 

Intergovernmental Affairs 640 

− Division of Education 

and Volunteers 630 

Information Resources 

Management 

WO-500 

Assistant Director 

Ronnie Levine 

− Division of Investment 

Management 550 

− Division of Information 

Resources Management Governance 560 

− Division of Program 

Management 570 

− Division of Information 

Technology Services 

− Division of Information 

Technology Security 580 

• National IRM Center 

(NIRMC)

Director’s Staff 

o Executive Assistant, Deanna Mendiola o Executive Assistant, Julie Kale o Deputy Director (Operations), Henri Bisson o Deputy Director (Programs & Policy), James M. Hughes o Chief of Staff, Luke Johnson 

Office of National Landscape 

Conservation System

Director 

Elena Daly 

o Division of National Conservation 

Areas and National Monuments 

o Division of Wilderness, Wild and 

Scenic Rivers, and National Trails 

Office of Fire & Aviation Policy 

Director 

Jim Douglas (acting) 

o Division of External Affairs o Division of Support Services o Division of Fire Operations o Division of Aviation o Division of Fire Planning and 

Fuels Mana

gement

Bureau of Land Management 

Table of Organization 

FY 07 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 

Section I –General Statement 

Alaska State Director Tom Lonnie Associate State Director Julia Dougan • Fairbanks DO 

o Arctic FO o Eastern Interior FO o Central Yukon FO 

• Anchorage FO • Glenallen FO 

Arizona State Director Elaine Zielinski Associate State Director • Arizona Strip DO 

o Arizona Strip FO 

• Colorado River DO 

o Kingman FO o Yuma FO 

• Gila DO 

o Safford FO o Tucson FO 

• Phoenix DO 

o Hassayampa FO o Lower Sonoran FO 

California State Director Mike Pool Associate State Director Jim Abbott • Alturas FO • Arcata FO • Bakersfield FO • Bishop FO • California Desert DO 

o Barstow FO o El Centro FO o Needles FO o Palm Springs FO o Ridgecrest FO 

• Eagle Lake FO • Folsom FO • Hollister FO • Redding FO • Surprise FO • Ukiah FO 

Colorado State Director Sally Wisely Associate State Director Douglas Koza • Little Snake FO • White River FO • Kremmling FO • Grand Junction FO • Glenwood Springs FO • Uncompahgre FO • Gunnison FO • Royal Gorge FO • La Jara FO • Saguache FO • Del Norte FO • Columbine FO 

Eastern States State Director Mike Nedd Associate State Director Barron Bail • Jackson FO • Milwaukee FO 

Idaho State Director Tom Dyer Associate State DirecPeter Ditton • Boise DO 

o Bruneau FO o Four Rivers FO o Owyhee FO 

• Coeur d’Alene DO 

o Coeur d’Alene FO o Cottonwood FO 

• Idaho Falls DO 

o Challis FO o Pocatello FO o Salmon FO o Upper Snake FO 

• Twin Falls DO 

o Burley FO o Jarbridge FO o Shoshone FO 

Montana State Director Gene Terland Associate State Director Howard Lemm• Billings FO • Miles City FO • North Dakota FO • South Dakota FO • Dillon FO • Lewistown FO • Butte FO • Malta FO • Missoula FO 

Nevada State Director Ron Wenker Associate State Director Amy Leuders • Elko FO • Winnemucca FO • Carson City FO • Ely FO • Las Vegas FO • Battle Mountain FO 

New Mexico State Director Linda Rundell Associate State Director Jesse Juen • Albuquerque DO 

o Rio Puerco FO o Socorro FO 

• Amarillo FO • Farmington DO 

o Farmington FO o Taos FO 

• Las Cruces DO • Oklahoma FO • Pecos DO • Carlsbad FO • Roswell FO 

Utah State Director Selma Sierra Associate State Director Jeff Rawson • Salt Lake FO • Cedar City FO • Kanab FO • St. George FO • Richfield FO • Fillmore FO • Moab FO • Price FO • Monticello FO • Vernal FO 

Wyoming State Director Bob Bennett Associate State DirecDon Simpson • Buffalo FO • Casper FO • Cody FO • Kemmerer FO • Lander FO • New Castle FO • Pinedale FO • Rawlins FO • Rock Springs FO • Worland FO 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section II – Collections Page II - 1 

Collections 

BLM COLLECTIONS, 2005 - 2008 ($000)

Collection Source 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

Estimated 

2008 

Estimated 

Sale of Public Lands 1,253,168 883,006 83,700 126,700

Miscellaneous Filing Fees 177 91 100 100

Mineral Leasing National Grasslands 2,488 3,409 3,000 3,000

Grazing Fees & Land Utilization Project Lands 14,540 14,824 15,528 15,528

Timber Sales & Vegetative Material 26,861 32,445 38,100 43,100

Recreational Use Fees 13,259 15,404 15,000 15,000

Mineral Leasing Naval Oil Shale Reserve 15,020 27,674 40,000 0

National Petroleum Reserve Alaska 64,106 8,946 26,000 33,000

Earnings on Investments 23,508 69,063 70,069 53,256

Sale of Helium 87,320 168,920 108,000 105,000

Mining Claim & Holding Fees 47,449 52,720 39,000 39,000

Service Charges, Deposits and Forfeitures 19,785 25,963 24,905 46,905

Other Collections 39,183 43,176 40,999 40,999

Total 1,606,864 1,347,011 504,401 521,588

2008 COLLECTIONS

In 2008, the BLM will collect an estimated total of $521,588,000 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 2008 BLM’s onshore mineral leasing activities will contribute directly to the 

generation of $4.6 billion in receipts (bonuses, rents, and royalties collected by the Minerals 

Management Service). (These mineral leasing receipts are reflected in the MMS budget.) 

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 
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Section II – Collections Page II - 2 

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 were larger than anticipated in 

earlier budget estimates. The BLM has conducted land sales for eight years under the 

authority of this statute. The BLM collected $783,670,000 in 2006 but estimates that 

collections in 2007 and 2008 will be $52,000,000 in each year. The estimates for 2007 

and 2008 are lower than 2006 actual, due to predictions of lower interest by purchasers, 

as illustrated by the land sale in August 2006. That land sale offered 61 parcels of land 

with a value of $180,392,000. However, only eight of the 61 parcels of land were sold, 

for $9,010,000, 52 parcels received no bids, and one parcel that received a bid did not 

sell due to the default of a loan. 

• 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. 

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 

$53,256,000 in 2008, $16,813,000 less than in 2007 because spending will reduce the 

balance of the fund available for investment. 

• Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act - Proceeds from the sale of land under the 

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act, Title II of P.L. 106-248 in 2006 were 

$59,872,000. The estimates for 2007 and 2008 are $12,000,000 and $50,000,000 

respectively. The 2008 Budget includes 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 – No revenue was collected in 2006 from the sale land 

under the Lincoln County Land Sales Act, P.L. 106-298, as amended. For 2007 and 

2008, receipts from smaller sales not close to Las Vegas are estimated to be 

$12,250,090 in each year. 

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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section II – Collections Page II - 3 

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 is $1.35 per 

animal unit month (AUM) in 2007, down from $1.56 in 2006. The lower fee, which takes effect 

March 1, 2007, 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 2008 Budget proposes to eliminate the 

Range Improvements appropriation. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section II – Collections Page II - 4 

Timber and Vegetative Material Sales - 

• Timber Receipts from the Oregon and California and Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant 

Lands - In 2008, the BLM projects it will collect $39,600,000 in timber receipts from O&C 

and CBWR lands. That is an increase of $10,015,000 from 2006 to 2008. 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. Court 

injunctions resulting from litigation reduced timber sales from 2002 to 2004. Consequently, 

the BLM collected less than average timber receipts in 2006, $29,585,000. Receipts are 

projected to increase by 34 percent from 2006 to 2008, due to the fact that the BLM intends 

to offer 226 million board feet for sale in 2007 from O&C and CBWR grant lands. In 2008, 

because of the expiration of P.L. 106-393, the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000, only half of O&C and CBWR salvage and pipeline timber sales 

will be deposited to the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund and Timber Sales 

Pipeline Restoration Fund. The estimates are $5,000,000 to Timber Sale Pipeline 

Restoration Fund and $2,875,000 to the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund. The 

rest will be used to make payments to western Oregon counties under the authority of two 

statutes enacted in 1937 and 1939, 50 Stat. 874 and 53 Stat. 753. Payments to seventeen 

O&C counties under the 1937 statute will be 50 percent of revenues from O&C grant lands. 

Payment to the two CBWR counties are for lost tax revenues and are estimated to be 

twenty-five percent of revenues from CWBR grant lands. 

Of the Secure Rural Schools payments made for 2006 in 2007, 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 

Recovery Funds, which are discussed below. Any shortfall in the amount needed to make 

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 2008, the BLM expects to 

offer for sale 50 million board feet of timber products from public domain lands. In 2008, the 

BLM estimates collections of $3,400,000 in timber sale receipts from public domain lands. 

Collections from salvage timber sales on public domain lands are estimated at $2,200,000 in 

both 2007 and 2008, compared to the $2,740,000 collected in 2006. 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. 

• Stewardship "End Results" Contracting Fund - 

The FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations Act (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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section II – Collections Page II - 5 

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. 

The Act granted BLM the authority to utilize stewardship contracting as a tool for forest and 

rangeland restoration. With stewardship contracting, the BLM may apply the value of timber 

or other forest products removed as an offset against the cost of services received, and 

monies from a contract under subsection (a) may be retained by the Forest Service and the 

BLM. These monies are available for expenditure without further appropriation at the project 

site from which the monies are collected or at another project site. In 2006, the BLM 

deposited $30,000 into the fund and via the use of stewardship credits, $770,000 of forest 

by-products were used to offset the costs of services received.

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 2006, 

recreation fee collections were $15,404,000. The BLM anticipates collecting $15,000,000 in 

2007 and 2008 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 

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 

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, 2006, was $56,869,000. 

Collections are expected to be $40,000,000 in 2007. 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. Certification of the recovery of cleanup costs is anticipated by the end of 2007. Once 

that occurs, revenues from these leases will no longer be deposited to the NOSR special fund, 

but will be distributed under the Mineral Leasing Act, fifty percent to Colorado and the balance 
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to the Treasury. MMS will collect the mineral payments generated from the site beginning in 

2008. 

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 

$8,946,000 in 2006 and are estimated to be $26,000,000 in 2007 and $33,000,000 in 2008. 

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 were $69,055,000 in 2006. 

Sales of Helium - This category of receipts includes “in-kind” crude helium sales 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 Cliffside Field north of Amarillo, Texas. Sales 

produced $169,000,000 in 2006. Collections from annual sales are projected to decline to 

$108,000,000 in 2007 and to $105,000,000 in 2008. Authority to sell from the reserve expires in 

2015. 

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)]. Collections in 

2006 were $52,720,000 and are estimated to be $39,000,000 in 2007 and 2008. 

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. Collections 

in 2006 were $25,963,000 and are estimated to be $24,905,000 in 2007 and $46,905,000 in 

2008. 
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The 2008 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 laws. Additional information on other collections is included in the Miscellaneous 

Permanent Payments, Permanent Operating Funds, and Miscellaneous Trust Fund chapters. 

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 $117,105,000 paid to 

the western Oregon counties in 2007 for 2006, $104,855,000 was appropriated from the 

General Fund. Only $12,250,000 of the payments are included as a BLM collection in 2006. 

A payment of $4,999,860 to the Calista Native Corporation under Public Law 101–165, 103 

STAT. 1151, was made in 2006 from an appropriation from the General Fund. No payment will 

be made in 2007, and a final payment of $4,400,980 will be made in 2008. None were included 

in the table above because they are not collections. 

 
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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)), $879,438,000, 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 is for high priority projects, to 

be carried out by the Youth Conservation Corps; and of which $2,250,000 shall 

be available in fiscal year 2008 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, $34,696,000 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 $879,438,000, 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. 

Please note the following: 

• The amount for Mining Law Administration is changed from $32,696,000 in the 2007 

President’s Budget to $34,696,000. 

• The amount for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is changed from $3,000,000 in 

the 2007 President’s Budget to $2,250,000. 
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AUTHORIZATIONS

General Authorizing Legislation - The following authorize the general activities of the Bureau 

of Land Management or govern the manner in which BLM’s activities are conducted. 

Reorganization Plan No. 3 

of 1946, §403 

Establishes the BLM.

 

Federal Land Policy and 

Management Act of 1976, 

as amended (43 U.S.C. 

1701 et seq.) 

Outlines functions of the BLM Directorate, provides for 

administration of public lands through the BLM, provides for 

management of the public lands on a multiple-use basis, and 

requires land-use planning including public involvement and a 

continuing inventory of resources. The Act establishes as public 

policy that, in general, the public lands will remain in Federal 

ownership, and also authorizes: 

• Acquisition of land or interests in lands consistent with the 

mission of the Department and land use plans; 

• Permanent appropriation of road use fees collected from 

commercial road users, to be used for road maintenance; 

• Collection of service charges, damages, and contributions and 

the use of funds for specified purposes; 

• Protection of resource values; 

• Preservation of certain lands in their natural condition; 

• Compliance with pollution control laws; 

• Delineation of boundaries in which the Federal government 

has right, title, or interest; 

• Review of land classifications in land use planning; and 

modification or termination of land classifications when 

consistent with land use plans; 

• Sale of lands if the sale meets certain disposal criteria; 

• Issuance, modification, or revocation of withdrawals; 

• Review of certain withdrawals by October 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 et seq.) 

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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Federal actions that may have a significant effect on the 

environment.

The Endangered Species 

Act of 1973, as amended 

(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) 

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. 

Energy Policy Act of 2005 

(P.L. 109-58) 

Directs Federal agencies to undertake efforts to ensure energy 

efficiency, and the production of secure, affordable, and reliable 

domestic energy. 

P. L. 107-13 Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of 

Agriculture to use funds appropriated for wildland fire 

management in the 2001 Interior and Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act to reimburse the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

and the National Marine Fisheries Service to facilitate the 

interagency cooperation required under the Endangered Species 

Act of 1973 in connection with wildland fire management. 

Authority extended in the 2002 Interior and Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act. 

An Act to Amend the 

Reclamation Recreation 

Management Act of 1992 

(P.L. 107-69) 

Provides for the security of dams, facilities and resources under 

the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation. Authorizes the 

Secretary of the Interior to authorize law enforcement personnel 

from the Department of the Interior to enforce Federal laws and 

regulations within a Reclamation Project or on Reclamation lands. 

The Civil Service Reform 

Act of 1978 (5 U. S. C. 

1701) 

Requires each executive agency to conduct a continuing program 

to eliminate the under-representation of minorities and women in 

professional, administrative, technical, clerical, and other blue 

collar employment categories within the Federal services. 

The Civil Rights Act of 

1964, as amended (42 

U.S.C. 2000) 

Requires development and maintenance of affirmative action 

programs to ensure non-discrimination in any employment activity. 

The Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 

3501-3520) 

Provides national Federal information policy, and requires that 

automatic data processing and telecommunication technologies 

be acquired and used to improve services, delivery, and 

productivity, and to reduce the information processing burden for 

the Federal government and the general public. 

The Computer Security 

Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 759) 

Requires adoption and implementation of security plans for 

sensitive information systems to ensure adequate protections and 

management of Federal data. 

The Electronic FOIA Act of 

1996 (P.L. 104-231) 

Requires that government offices make more information available 

in electronic format to the public. 

The Information 

Technology Management 

Requires agencies more effectively use Information Technology to 

improve mission performance and service to the public, and 
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Reform Act of 1996 (P.L. 

104-106 §5001) 

strengthen the quality of decisions about technology and mission 

needs through integrated planning, budgeting, and evaluation. 

The Chief Financial 

Officers Act of 1990 

(U.S.C. 501) 

Requires that a Chief Financial Officer be appointed by the 

Director of OMB and that this CFO will provide for the production 

of complete, reliable, timely, and consistent financial information 

for use by the executive branch of the Government and the 

Congress in the financing, management, and evaluation of 

Federal programs. 

The Government 

Performance and Results 

Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62) 

Requires 10 federal agencies to launch a 3-year pilot project 

beginning in 1994, to develop annual performance plans that 

specify measurable goals, and produce annual reports showing 

how they are achieving those goals. 

P.L. 101-512, November 5, 

1990 

Authorizes BLM to negotiate and enter into cooperative 

arrangements with public and private agencies, organizations, 

institutions, and individuals to implement challenge cost-share 

programs. 

Notification and Federal 

Employee Antidiscrimination and 

Retaliation Act of 2001 

(P.L. 107-174) 

 Requires Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 

antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws, and for other 

purposes. 

Safe Drinking Water Act 

Amendments of 1977 (42 

U.S.C. 201) 

Requires compliance with all Federal, State, or local statutes for 

safe drinking water.

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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$7 million. 

Burnt, Malheur, Owyhee, 

and Powder River Basin 

Water Optimization 

Feasibility Study Act of 

2001 (P.L. 107-237)

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility 

studies on water optimization in the Burnt River, Malheur River, 

Owyhee River, and Powder River Basins. 

Colorado River Basin 

Salinity Control Act 

Amendment of 1984 (43 

U.S.C. 1593) 

Directs the Department to undertake research and develop 

demonstration projects to identify methods to improve the water 

quality of the Colorado River. The amendment requires BLM to 

develop a comprehensive salinity control program, and to undertake 

advanced planning on the Sinbad Valley Unit.

Soil and Water Resources 

Conservation Act of 1977 

(16 U.S.C. 2001) 

Provides for conservation, protection and enhancement of soil, 

water, and related resources. 

The Clean Air Act of 1990, 

as amended (42 U.S.C. 

7401, 7642) 

Requires BLM to protect air quality, maintain Federal and State 

designated air quality standards, and abide by the requirements of 

the State implementation plans. 

The Clean Water Act of 

1987, as amended (33 

U.S.C. 1251) 

Establishes objectives to restore and maintain the chemical, 

physical and biological integrity of the nation’s water. 

Range Management

Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 

(43 U.S.C. 315), as 

amended by the Act of 

August 28, 1937 (43 U.S.C. 

1181d) 

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.

Public Rangelands 

Improvement Act of 1978 

(43 U.S.C. 1901-1908) 

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 wild 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. 

Bankhead Jones Farm 

Tenant Act of 1937 (7 

U.S.C. 1010 et seq.) 

Authorizes management of acquired farm tenant lands, and 

construction and maintenance of range improvements. It directs the 

Secretary of Agriculture to develop a program of land conservation 

and utilization to adjust land use to help control soil erosion, conduct 

reforestation, preserve natural resources, develop and protect 

recreational facilities, protect watersheds, and protect public health 
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and safety. 

Riparian Management

The Federal Noxious 

Weed Act of 1974, as 

amended (7 U.S.C. 2814) 

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. 

Noxious Weed Control Act 

of 2004 (P.L. 108-412) 

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. 

Carlson-Foley Act of 1968 

(42 U.S.C. 1241-1243) 

Authorizes BLM to reimburse States for expenditures associated 

with coordinated control of noxious plants. 

Cultural Resources Management

P.L. 107-346 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. 

The Federal Cave 

Resource Protection Act 

of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 4301) 

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. 

The Historic Sites Act (16 

U.S.C. 461) 

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. 

The National Historic 

Preservation Act of 1966, 

as amended (16 U.S.C. 

470) 

Expands protection of historic and archaeological properties to 

include those of national, State and local significance. It also directs 

Federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed actions on 

properties eligible for or included in the National Register of Historic 

Places.

The Archaeological 

Resources Protection Act 

of 1979, as amended (16 

U.S.C. 470a, 470cc and 

470ee) 

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.

The Chacoan Culture 

Preservation Act of 1980 

(16 U.S.C. 410; ii) 

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.

The Native American Requires agencies to inventory archaeological and ethnological 
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Graves Protection and 

Repatriation Act of 1990 

(25 U.S.C. 3001) 

collections in their possession or control (which includes non-federal 

museums) for human remains, associated funerary objects, sacred 

objects, and objects of cultural patrimony; identify them 

geographically and culturally; and notify appropriate tribes within 5 

years.

Galisteo Basin (New 

Mexico) Archaeological 

Sites Protection Act (P.L. 

108-208) 

 

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. 

Wildlife Management

National Fish and Wildlife 

Foundation Establishment 

Act, as amended, (16 

U.S.C. 3701) 

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 of fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the U.S. 

The Migratory Bird 

Conservation Act of 1929, 

as amended (16 U.S.C. 

715) and treaties 

pertaining thereto 

Provides for habitat protection and enhancement of protected 

migratory birds. 

The Sikes Act of 1974, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 670 et 

seq.) 

Provides for the conservation, restoration, and management of 

species and their habitats in cooperation with State wildlife 

agencies. 

Wilderness Management

The Wild and Scenic 

Rivers Act of 1968, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 1271 

et seq.) 

Provides for the development and management of certain rivers. 

Authorizes the Secretary to exchange or dispose of suitable 

Federally-owned property for non-Federal property within the 

authorized boundaries of any Federally-administered component of 

the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 

Defense Department FY 

2006 Authorization Bill 

(P.L. 109-63) 

Provides for the designation and management of Cedar Mountain 

Wilderness in Utah. 

Otay Mountain Wilderness 

Act of 1999 

Establishes the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area in California, to 

managed by the Secretary, acting through the Director of the 

Bureau of Land Management. 

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. 

Clark County 

Conservation of Public 

Establishes Wilderness Areas, including Sloan Canyon National 

Conservation Area, and to promote conservation, improve public 
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Land and Natural 

Resources Act of 2002 

(P.L. 107-282) (16 USC 

460qqq)

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. 

Northern California 

Coastal Wild Heritage 

Wilderness Act (P.L. 106-

362) 

Provides for the designation and management of Wilderness Areas 

in California. 

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 (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 

seq.) 

Provides for the designation and preservation of Wilderness Areas. 

Tax Relief and Health Care 

Act of 2006 

 Designates wilderness in White Pine County, Nevada. 

 

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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(16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) National Recreation Area, and one National Scenic Highway. 

Alaska Land Acceleration 

Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-452) 

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. 

Alaska Native Allotment 

Subdivision Act (P.L. 108-

337) 

Allows Native Alaskans to subdivide their restricted allotment lands 

with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. 

43 U.S.C. 2 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. 

43 U.S.C. 52 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

Executive Order 12906 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

The Land and Water 

Conservation Fund Act of 

1965, as amended (16 

U.S.C. 460 et seq.) 

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

The Act of March 3, 1909, 

as amended, and the Act 

of May 11, 1938 (25 U.S.C. 

396, 396(a)) 

Provides the basic mandate under which BLM supervises minerals 

operations on Indian Lands. Provides that lands allotted to Indians, 

and unallotted tribal Indian lands, may be leased for mining 

purposes, as deemed advisable by the Secretary. 

The Federal Oil and Gas 

Royalty Management Act 

Comprehensive law dealing with royalty management on Federal 

and Indian leases. In addition to revenue accountability, it includes 
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of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701) 

(FOGRMA) 

provisions pertaining to onshore field operations, inspections, and 

cooperation with State and Indian tribes; duties of lessees and other 

lease interest owners, transporters, and purchasers of oil and gas; 

reinstatement of onshore leases terminated by operation of law; and 

a requirement that the Secretary study whether royalties are 

adequate for coal, uranium, and non-energy leasable minerals. 

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)) 

 Provides for the inventory and classification of the public lands, and 

examination of the geologic structure, mineral resources, and 

products of the national domain. 

The Surface Mining 

Control and Reclamation 

Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 

1201 et seq.) 

Provides that lands may be declared unsuitable for surface coal 

mining where significant adverse impacts could result to certain 

wildlife species. 

Lands & Realty

Native American Technical 

Corrections Act of 2004 

(P.L. 108-204, Title II) 

 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 Ildefonso in New Mexico approximately 2,000 

acres of BLM-managed land. 

P.L. 107-374 Direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook 

Counties, Oregon, a right-of-way to West Butte Road. 

P. L. 109-46 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. 

P. L. 109-69 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. 

P. L. 109-130 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey a parcel of real 

property to Beaver County, Utah. 

Southern Nevada Public 

Land Management Act of 

1998 (P.L. 105-263) 

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. 

Consolidated 

Appropriations Act, 2005 

(P.L. 108-447) – including 

the authorizations: 

• 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, 
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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. 

• 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. 

P.L. 107-324 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to 

the City of Haines, Oregon. 

T’uf Shur Bien 

Preservation Trust Area 

Act (P.L. 108-7, Division F, 

Title IV) 

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 

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. 

P.L. 107-350 Provides for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, 

Nevada, for use as a shooting range. 

P.L. 107-371 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to disclaim any Federal interest 

in lands adjacent to Spirit Lake and Twin Lakes in Idaho resulting 

from possible omission of lands from an 1880 survey. 

P.L. 107-138 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 

of 2000 (P.L. 106-298) 

Authorizes disposal of certain Federal lands through public sale in 

Lincoln County, Nevada, and provides for use of the receipts: 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 15 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. 
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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-Idaho Land 

Exchange Act of 1992 

(P.L. 102-584) 

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain 

purposes. 
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The Utah School Lands 

Act (P.L. 103-93) 

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into land exchanges for certain 

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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An Act to Establish the 

Red Rock Canyon 

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 McInnis 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) 

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 

Steens Mountain 

Cooperative Management 

and Protection Act of 2000 

(P.L. 106-399) (16 U.S.C. 

460nnn) 

Establishes the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and 

Protection Area in Oregon, to be managed by the Secretary, acting 

through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management 

Presidential Proclamation 

6920 of 1996 

Established the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, to 

be managed by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the 

Director of the Bureau of Land Management. 

Presidential Proclamation 

7265 of 2000 

Established the Grand Canyon - Parashant National Monument. 

The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through 

the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. 

The Bureau of Land Management shall have primary management 

authority for those portions of the Monument outside of the Lake 

Mead National Recreation Area. 

Presidential Proclamation 

7264 of 2000 

Presidential Proclamation 

7263 of 2000 

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. 

 

P.L. 107-30 Provides further protections for the watershed of the Little Sandy 

River as part of the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, Oregon, 

and adds responsibilities for the Secretary of the Interior and the 

Bureau of Land Management. 

The National Trails 

System Act of 1968, as 

amended (16 U.S.C. 1241-

1249) 

Establishes a national trails system and requires that Federal rights 

in abandoned railroads be retained for trail or recreation purposes, 

or sold with the receipts to be deposited in the LWCF. 

The National Parks and 

Recreation Act of 1978 (16 

U.S.C. 1242-1243) 

Establishes a number of national historic trails which cross public 

lands. 

P.L. 107-213 Re-designate certain lands within the Craters of the Moon National 

Monument, and for other purposes. 

 

Mining Law Administration
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The Omnibus Budget 

Reconciliation Act of 1993 

(P.L. 103-66) 

 Establishes an annual $100 per claim maintenance fee for 

unpatented mining claims and sites through 1998. The law allows a 

waiver from the fee for those claimants who hold 10 or fewer claims. 

It also establishes a $25 per claim location fee for new claims, to be 

paid when they are recorded with BLM. The Act also broadened the 

BLM’s authority to collect recreation use fees. 

The 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.) 

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. 

The Act of March 3, 1879, 

as amended, (43 U.S.C. 

31(a)) 

Provides for the inventory and classification of the public lands, and 

examination of the mineral resources and products of the national 

domain. 

The Mining and Minerals 

Policy Act of 1970, (30 

U.S.C. 21a) (30 U.S.C. 

1601, et seq.) 

Sets out the policy of fostering development of economically stable 

mining and mineral industries, and studying methods for waste 

disposal and reclamation. 

The Department of the 

Interior and Related 

Agencies Appropriations 

Act for 1989 (43 U.S.C. 

1474) 

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. 

The 1994 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act (P.L. 

103-138) 

Provides that funds shall be available to BLM for mining law 

administration program operations, to be reduced by amounts 

collected from annual mining claim fees. 

The 1999 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act 

( P.L. 105-277) 

Reauthorizes the collection of annual mining claim maintenance 

fees through 2001. Extends the recreation fee demonstration 

program through fiscal year 2001, with collected funds remaining 

available through fiscal year 2004.

The 2002 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act ( P.L. 

107-63) 

Reauthorizes the collection of annual mining claim maintenance 

fees through 2003. Extends the recreation fee demonstration 

program through fiscal year 2004, with collected funds remaining 

available through fiscal year 2007. 

Hazardous Materials Management

The Resource 

Conservation and 

Recovery Act as amended 

Authorizes EPA to manage, by regulation, hazardous wastes on 

active disposal operations. Waives sovereign immunity for Federal 

agencies with respect to all Federal, State, and local solid and 
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by Federal Facility 

Compliance Act of 1992 

(42 U.S.C. 6901-6992) 

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. 

The Comprehensive 

Environmental Response, 

Compensation, and 

Liability Act of 1980 as 

amended by the 

Superfund Amendments 

and Reauthorization Act of 

1986 (42 U.S.C. 9601-9673) 

Provides for liability, risk assessment, compensation, emergency 

response, and cleanup (including the cleanup of inactive sites) for 

hazardous substances. 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. 

Community Environmental 

Response Facilitations 

Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 

9620(h)) 

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. 

The Emergency Planning 

and Community 

Right-To-Know Act of 

1986 (42 U.S.C. 

11001-11050) 

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. 

The Pollution Prevention 

Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 

13101-13109) 

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

National Dam Inspection 

Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 467) 

Requires the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of 

Engineers, to carry out a dam inspection program to protect human 

life and property. 

Other Authorizations

The Food Security Act of 

1985 (7 U.S.C. 148f) 

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. 

Oregon Land Exchange Authorizes exchange of specified parcels of public and national 
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Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-257) forest lands in Oregon for specified parcels of private lands. 

Healthy Forests 

Restoration Act (P.L. 108-

148) - 

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. 

P.L. 109-127 Revokes a Public Land Order with respect to certain lands 

erroneously included in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, 

California. 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

Management Of 

Lands and 

Resources 

6,012 847,632 5,989 863,244 0 +27,095 -31 -10,901 5,958 879,438 -31 +16,194 

Impact of the 

CR -20 -23,555 +20 +23,555 

 

Total 

Appropriation 6,012 847,632 5,969 839,689 0 +27,095 -11 +12,654 5,958 879,438 -31 +16,194 

 

 Land Resources 1,387 187,613 1,373 186,881 0 +5,476 -17 -8,552 1,356 183,805 -17 -3,076 

 

 Soil, Water, Air 

Mgt 223 33,838 216 32,053 +0 +877 +0 -232 216 32,698 0 +645 

 

 Range Mgt 635 69,870 628 68,279 +0 +2,541 +0 -282 628 70,538 0 +2,259 

 

 Forestry Mgt 78 10,404 77 10,464 +0 +281 +0 -72 77 10,673 0 +209 

 

 Riparian Mgt 177 22,124 173 21,598 +0 +691 +0 -75 173 22,214 0 +616 

 

 Cultural 

Resources Mgt 126 15,015 133 18,136 +0 +493 -9 -3,054 124 15,575 -9 -2,561 

 

 Wild Horse and 

Burro Mgt 148 36,362 146 36,351 +0 +593 -8 -4,837 138 32,107 -8 -4,244 

 

 

 Wildlife & 

Fisheries 283 40,480 280 40,805 0 +1,112 0 -906 280 41,011 0 +206 

 

 Wildlife Mgt 192 28,166 190 28,387 +0 +749 +0 -789 190 28,347 0 -40 

 

 Fisheries Mgt 91 12,314 90 12,418 +0 +363 +0 -117 90 12,664 0 +246 

 

 

 Threatened & 

Endangered 

Species 165 21,254 163 21,435 +0 +632 +0 -73 163 21,994 0 +559 

 

 

 Recreation 558 65,131 551 63,765 0 2,020 0 -467 551 65,318 0 +1,553 

 

 Wilderness Mgt 142 16,559 139 16,215 +0 +534 +0 -44 139 16,705 0 +490 

 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 Recreation 

Resource Mgt 416 48,572 412 47,550 +0 +1,486 +0 -423 412 48,613 0 +1,063 

 

 

 

 Energy & 

Minerals 993 108,157 1,056 134,705 +0 +3,751 +15 +2,750 1,071 141,206 +15 +6,501 

 

 Oil and Gas Mgt 830 88,962 895 115,308 +0 +3,086 +15 +2,797 910 121,191 +15 +5,883 

 

 Coal Mgt 76 9,159 75 9,246 +0 +312 +0 -23 75 9,535 0 +289 

 

 Other Mineral 

Resources Mgt 87 10,036 86 10,151 +0 +353 +0 -24 86 10,480 0 +329 

 

 

 Alaska Minerals 18 2,263 7 0 +0 +0 -7 +0 0 0 -7 0 

 

 

 Realty and 

Ownership 693 88,978 672 82,516 +0 +2,305 -31 -6,271 641 78,550 -31 -3,966 

 

 Alaska 

Conveyance 280 40,002 267 35,234 +0 +696 -9 -1,890 258 34,040 -9 -1,194 

 

 Cadastral 

Survey 106 15,790 101 13,951 +0 +430 -9 -3,242 92 11,139 -9 -2,812 

 

 Land and Realty 

Mgt 307 33,186 304 33,331 +0 +1,179 -13 -1,139 291 33,371 -13 +40 

 

 

 Communications 

Sites Mgt 22 0 22 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 22 0 0 0 

 

 Fee Collection 22 2,000 22 2,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 22 2,000 0 0 

 

 Offsetting Fees -2,000 -2,000 +0 +0 0 -2,000 0 0 

 

 Resource 

Protection & 

Maintenance 540 84,358 529 83,631 +0 +2,005 +0 -3,576 529 82,060 0 -1,571 

 

 Resource Mgt 

Planning 313 49,527 307 49,142 +0 +1,176 +0 -3,247 307 47,071 0 -2,071 

 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 Resource 

Protection & Law 

Enforcement 124 18,942 121 18,556 +0 +390 +0 -87 121 18,859 0 +303 

 

 Hazardous 

Materials Mgt 103 15,889 101 15,933 +0 +439 +0 -242 101 16,130 0 +197 

 

 

 Transportation & 

Facilities 

Maintenance 399 76,646 395 75,381 +0 +1,066 -13 -4,616 382 71,831 -13 -3,550 

 

 Operations 51 6,179 51 6,247 +0 +171 +0 -10 51 6,408 0 +161 

 

 Annual 

Maintenance 247 31,571 244 30,977 +0 +895 +0 -244 244 31,628 0 +651 

 

 Deferred 

Maintenance 95 38,896 94 38,157 +0 +0 -7 -4,362 87 33,795 -7 -4,362 

 

 Infrastructure 

Improvement* 6 0 6 0 +0 +0 -6 +0 0 0 -6 0 

 

 

 Workforce & 

Organizational 

Support 567 145,446 557 147,183 0 8,481 0 -2,583 557 153,081 0 +5,898 

 

 Information 

Systems 

Operations 71 21,139 68 18,728 +0 +178 +0 -3,606 68 15,300 0 -3,428 

 

 Administrative 

Support 496 50,680 489 50,560 +0 +1,843 +0 -1,507 489 50,896 0 +336 

 

 Bureauwide 

Fixed Costs 0 73,627 0 77,895 +0 +6,460 +0 +2,530 0 86,885 0 +8,990 

 

 Mining Law 

Administration 286 0 286 0 +0 +0 +12 +0 298 0 +12 0 

 

 Mining Law 

Administration 286 32,696 286 32,696 +0 +0 +12 +2,000 298 34,696 +12 +2,000 

 

 Offsetting Fees -32,696 -32,696 +0 -2,000 0 -34,696 0 -2,000 

 

 Land and 

Resources 

Information 

Systems 65 17,949 62 17,585 +0 +247 +0 -1,607 62 16,225 0 -1,360 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

 

 Grasshoppers & 

Mormon Crickets 1 0 1 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 0 0 0 

 

Healthy Lands 

Initiative 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +10 +15,000 10 15,000 +10 +15,000 

 

 Challenge Cost 

Share 35 9,357 35 9,357 +0 +0 +0 +0 35 9,357 0 0 

 

Challenge Cost 

Share 35 9,357 35 9,357 +0 +0 +0 +0 35 9,357 0 0 

 

Cooperative 

Conservation 

Initiative 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

 

 Reimbursables 

($ are non-add) 245 62,000 245 53,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 245 53,000 0 0 

Note: This table does not display the impact of the 2007 Continuing Resolution at the Activity or 

Subactivity level. For that information, see the Budget at a Glance table in the Budget at a 

Glance tab. 
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Justification of Fixed Costs and Related Changes 

 (dollars in thousands) 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

 

Additional Operational Costs from 2007 and 2008 January Pay 

Raises 

1. 2007 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2007 Budget +6,784 +6,784 NA

 Amount of pay raise absorbed (assuming enactment of 2.2%) [2,908] [2,908] NA

 

2. 2007 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter (assumed 2.2%) NA NA +2,606

 

3. 2008 Pay Raise (Assumed 3.0%) NA NA +12,801

 

These adjustments are for an additional amount needed to fund estimated pay raises for Federal employees. 

Line 1 is an update of 2007 budget estimates based upon the currently estimated enacted amount of 2.2%. 

Line 2 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 2.2% January 2007 pay raise from October through December 

2007. 

Line 3 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 3.0% January 2008 pay raise from January through September 

2008. 

 

The 2007 President's Budget funds only 70% of the total estimated pay raise that takes effect in January 2007. The remaining 30% of the total 

estimated pay raise effective January 2007 will be absorbed. The 2008 President's Budget Request fully funds the pay raises for the last quarter 

of 2007 and the first three quarters of 2008. 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

 Other Fixed Cost Changes 

 Two More Pay Days 0 0 +4,312

 This adjustment reflects the increased costs resulting from the fact that there is two more pay days in 2008 than in 2007. 

 Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 39,265 39,265 +924

 

 

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 6 percent, the average increase for the past few years. 

 Worker's Compensation Payments 7,778 7,778 +740

 

 

The adjustment is for actual charges through June 2006, in the costs of compensating injured employees and dependents of 

employees who suffered accidental deaths while on duty. Costs for 2007 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 Payments 6,771 6,771 +946

 Amount of unemployment compensation absorbed 

 

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. 
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2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

 Rental Payments 49,132 49,132 +1,680

 

 

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. These costs include building security; in the case of GSA space, these are paid to DHS. 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. 

 Departmental Working Capital Fund 23,440 21,332 +3,086

 Amount of Dep't Working Capital Fund absorbed 0

 

This change reflects expected changes in the charges for Department services and other services through the Working Capital 

Fund. These charges are displayed in the Budget Justification for Department Management. The latest estimate for this 

expense in 2008 is $26,837M. 

 Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [0]

 Total Fixed Costs Funded +27,095

 
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Activity: Land Resources 

Activity Summary ($000) 

2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Soil, Water, Air 

Mgt $ 33,838 32,053 +877 -232 32,698 +645

 FTE 223 216 0 0 216 0

 Range Mgt $ 69,870 68,279 +2,541 -282 70,538 +2,259

 FTE 635 628 0 0 628 0

 Forestry Mgt $ 10,404 10,464 +281 -72 10,673 +209

 FTE 78 77 0 0 77 0

 Riparian Mgt $ 22,124 21,598 +691 -75 22,214 +616

 FTE 177 173 0 0 173 0

 Cultural 

Resources Mgt $ 15,015 18,136 +493 -3,054 15,575 -2,561

 FTE 126 133 0 -9 124 -9

 Wild Horse and 

Burro Mgt $ 36,362 36,351 +593 -4,837 32,107 -4,244

 FTE 148 146 0 -8 138 -8

Total Activity $ 187,613 186,881 5,476 -8,552 183,805 -3,076

 FTE 1,387 1,373 0 -17 1,356 -17

Impact of the 

CR (Non-Add) $ -[1,830] [1,830] 

 FTE -[2] [2] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$1,830,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$6,722,000 in the 

Land Resources activity, which includes an increase of $1,830,000 to bring these programs 

from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s budget. 

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 program 

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 
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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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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Soil, Water, and Air 

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Soil, Water Air Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 33,838 32,053 +877 -232 32,698 +645

FTE 223 216 0 0 216 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Soil, Water, Air Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -124 

 • Finance & Business -6 

 • Travel Reduction -102 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -232 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Soil, Water and Air Program is $32,698,000 and 216 FTE, a 

program change of -$232,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$124,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$6,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$102,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
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Program Overview

The complete Soil, Water and Air Program includes two major sections: 1) Soil, Water and Air, 

and 2) Abandoned Mine Lands cleanup. 

Soil, Water and Air 

Program Components — The Soil, Water and Air Program is responsible for 

• Soil productivity and health 

• Water quality 

• Colorado River Basin salinity control activities 

• Water source inventories, water rights filings 

• Air quality 

Means and Strategies — The Soil, Water and Air Management Program’s means and 

strategies to achieve performance goals are: 

• Obtain soil survey and ecological site descriptions for public land, the basic resource 

information needed to manage use and sustain yield; 

• Participate in land health assessments, the 

primary means of determining the effectiveness 

of past and current management practices; 

• Participate in development, implementation and 

monitoring of best management practices that 

support state water and air quality standards 

under the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts, the 

Colorado River Salinity Act, and the 

Endangered Species Act, as related to aquatic 

habitat conditions; 

• Provide soil, water and air technical expertise to 

all BLM multiple use programs, including 

modeling, interpretation, monitoring and 

evaluation of environmental effects of 

management actions and decisions. 

Critical Factors — Critical factors affecting Soil, Water and Air Program performance include: 

 

• Climate change and its potential to affect specific long-term vegetation management 

goals; 

• Accomplishment of integrated land health assessment which depends on staff 

availability, permit workloads of other programs, and impacts of seasonal wildfire 

suppression and stabilization activity. 

Long-Term Vision — Significant components of the long-term vision of the Soil, Water and Air 

Program are: 

Soil scientist and crew set up a rainfall 

runoff simulation test to assess impacts 

of OHV activity on saline soils in the 

Gunnison Gorge, Colorado. 
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• Proper functioning riparian areas and watersheds in which streams meet state water 

quality standards; 

• Air Quality non-attainment areas in which emission of criteria pollutants from BLMpermitted activities are minimized; 

• All National Landscape Conservation System landscapes are in excellent ecological 

condition; 

• All public land applications and use authorizations are processed with needed soil, water 

and air information;

• Permanent, functional, and accessible soil, water and air data systems, including an 

effective land health assessment process. 

Abandoned Mine Lands 

Program Components - The AML program’s overall objective is to improve water quality and 

remediate other environmental impacts and physical safety hazards from abandoned hardrock 

mine sites. Historic hardrock mines produced precious metals, base metals, and other important 

mineral commodities (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, mercury, etc.). The mines were shut 

down, became inactive, or were abandoned according to the conditions and practices 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. 

Use of Cost and Performance in the 

Abandoned Mine Lands Program 

Accounting codes are assigned to each AML project. 

These codes enable the BLM to distinguish funds applied 

toward on-the-ground projects from program 

administration expenditures. This method facilitates cost 

accounting analyses throughout the life of our projects, 

and supports cost recovery/cost avoidance measures to 

have financially viable responsible parties pay for their 

site remediation, where possible. This progressive 

arrangement allows the BLM to review expenditures for 

integrity, monitor obligations and expenditures and shift 

funds to other AML priorities should a project be delayed. 

For example, in Alaska and Utah, analyses determined 

that resources were available for reallocation toward the 

California Rand Historical Mining District to mitigate and 

clean up mercury contamination.
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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; and 

• 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 such costs for new 

projects. Remaining funds are applied toward actual on-the-ground remediation activities 

normally carried out by contractors. 

Performance Measures - 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 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 significant 

environmental impacts or safety hazards, the BLM is seeking to develop a long-range working 

inventory of priority sites that can form the basis of realistic goals and strategies. The BLM 

State Offices have developed multi-year workplans. These plans are developed and shared 

with the BLM’s Federal and State partners to identify priority watersheds and high impact areas 

where field work will be conducted. Initial plans cover years 2007 – 2013. Plans will be 

reviewed and adjustments updated annually, and program performance will be integrated into 

the planning process. 

Some equipment used in separating heavy mineral sands and mercury contaminants. The spiral 

wheel in the far right photo is used in the final separation of mercury from less dense mineral sands. 

The recovered mercury is deposited in a pan below, where it is then collected and shipped to an 

authorized mercury recycler. 
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Other Funding Resources - The 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. The BLM, and other partners, 

collaborate and leverage funds to address their respective sites and impacts. 

The BLM’s program does not duplicate the coal AML program of the 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 AML programs support the DOI’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. 

2008 Program Performance 

Soil, Water and Air

In 2008, the Soil, Water and Air (SWA) Program will 

continue working to sustain healthy, productive 

watersheds. Strongest emphasis will be placed on 

analysis of impacts of oil and gas development 

particularly related to effects on air and water quality; 

providing soil and hydrologic information needed for 

burned area stabilization; integrated land health 

assessments; resource restoration in NLCS units; 

assuring availability of sufficient supplies of water to 

manage public lands through inventory and monitoring of 

water sources, and participation in state water basin 

adjudications; cleanup of abandoned mines; and support 

to the Healthy Lands Initiative. The SWA program will 

also continue its commitment to work with states to 

improve water quality in streams, lakes and other water 

bodies that are not meeting state standards. 

The Soil, Water and Air Program is on track to achieve its 2008 performance goals. 

• The long-term BLM goal to meet state water quality standards on 91 percent of 

stream miles flowing on BLM-managed land by 2008 has been achieved. Annual targets 

of 200 miles of streams and 600 acres of lakes and ponds achieving water quality 

standards have been met in most years since 2002, and the targets have been achieved 

on average during that period. In 2006 the actual accomplishments for new surface 

water acres and stream miles meeting state water quality standards were below the 

planned targets by 8 percent and 38 percent, respectively. This is due to the process by 

which accomplishments are achieved. Whether water bodies are meeting standards is 

Hydrologists measure water discharge 

in the San Miguel River, Colorado, to 

determine availability for natural 

resource management and other uses. 
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determined by the individual states based on state rules and measurements, and are 

usually unaffected by annual BLM management actions. The BLM target for 2008 in the 

President’s budget will be the same as 2007. 

• A new long-term performance goal (Bureau Goal 1.1.18) has been established in 2007: 

Assure continued availability of a sufficient supply of water on BLM-managed land to 

meet all BLM management objectives. This has been a BLM “emphasis area” for 

several years due to the critical, irreplaceable need for water in most BLM management 

activities. To achieve this goal, BLM will inventory and monitor water resources, and 

apply that data as needed to file for and assert water rights on BLM-managed land as 

required by state and federal law. Progress toward this goal is anticipated in 2008 

through effective participation in the Gila River (AZ) Stream Adjudication and the Snake 

River Basin Adjudication; smaller adjudications in Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, and 

Utah; and other interactions with state and private water managers, such as Southern 

Nevada Water Authority. The baseline value for this performance measure will be 

established in 2007. 

• Soil, water and air technical support is provided to all programs with emphasis on 

livestock grazing, and mineral activities such as oil, gas, and hard rock. Workload and 

performance accomplishments are often reported in those programs. Soil survey data 

and related ecological site identification is baseline information typically used by those 

programs in land health assessments or restoration activities and measured in the Soil, 

Water and Air Program as program element BO. The number of acres of soil survey has 

increased substantially since 2004, as the demand for soil information for ecological site 

classification, restoration of disturbed sites, land health assessments, and other uses 

has grown. Further increases in production are anticipated in 2007 and 2008 due to 

accelerated survey work where demand for land health assessments is high (eg. OR, 

WY, MT and UT): 

• 2004—400,000 acres 

• 2005—630,000 acres 

• 2006—840,000 acres 

• 2007—1,300,000 acres (planned ) 

• 2008---1,200,000 acres (planned) 

• Colorado River salinity control work is managed by the Soil, Water and Air 

• Program. The performance goal is to reduce transport of salt from BLM-managed lands 

into the Colorado River system by 10,000 tons of salt annually. Accomplishments are 

tracked by the Colorado River Basin Salinity Forum, but not directly in BLM performance 

or workload measures. 

• 2005--- 14,100 tons of salt retained 

• 2006--- 9,100 tons of salt retained 

• 2007--- 10,000 tons of salt retained (planned) 

• 2008--- 10,000 tons of salt retained (planned) 
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Program Assessment Rating Tool

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Endangered Species and Oregon and California Grant 

Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the Administration’s 

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management program assessment 

indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data collection and reporting processes for 

those measures. As a result of this recommendation, BLM has made improvements which will help to show the 

progress being made to achieve Resource Protection goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term outcome 

measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work by integrated 

programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and Field 

Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable outputs. The BLM is 

also working to improve the way performance measure information is used in executive leadership performance 

appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting performance targets.

The decline after 2005 resulted from the change to an improved method of 

measurement. This is consistent with the 2006 PART recommendation to improve 

resource protection activities with increased quality of resource protection data. 

• The Soil, Water and Air program makes significant contributions to BLM’s ability to 

accomplish many of its mission performance targets. A program evaluation and action 

plan was developed in 2006 to ensure the Soil, Water and Air Program is effectively and 

efficiently supporting BLM’s multiple-use and sustained yield mission. Cost savings in 

2008 are anticipated by introducing distance learning courses in soil data access and 

interpretation, water quality measurement and introductory air resource management 

planning. 

Abandoned Mine Lands

Every AML project planned for fiscal year 2008 focuses on physical safety and/or environmental 

hazards. In fiscal year 2008, the BLM plans to improve water quality on 2,631 acres by funding 

approximately 65 ongoing projects in 12 states. Fiscal year 2008 AML projects scheduled for 

funding are listed below. 

2008 AML Projects 

State Project 

Alaska Maclaren Glacier Monitoring; Harrison Creek Restoration; Yukon River Inter Tribal 

Watershed Council Agreement Inventory; Hiyu Minesite Passive Reactive Barrier 

System; Interagency Birch Creek Assessment 

Arizona Brunckow Mine Assessment; Moon Mountain Mill Ore Piles and Physical Safety 

Hazards Removal 
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State Project 

California Pond Mine Mercury Removal; Poore Mine Mercury Removal; Rathburn-Petry 

Mercury Removal; Oat Hill Extension Mine Mercury Tailings Removal; Poison Lake 

Assessment and PRP Search; Ruth Mine Assessment and PRP Search; Humbug 

Creek Delta Mercury Removal; Clear Creek TMDL Sampling; Longfellow Inventory 

and Assessment; Boston Tunnel Mercury Removal; Riconada Mine Mercury 

Removal; Deer Creek Mercury Removal; Bodie Assessment 

Colorado Lark, John and Joe Treatment Construction; Dinero Tunnel Underground 

Hydrological Source Control; Ute-Ulay Mine/Mill Removal; Eveline Acid 

Neutralization and Metals Removal; Kerber Creek Tailings Removal; Tiger Tunnel 

Reclamation; Mogul Dump and Adit Removal; Gladstone Acid Mine Drainage 

Treatment; Bats and Mines Inventory; Animas Operation and Maintenance; Milsap 

Gulch Tailings Stabilization; Dinero Dumps Underground Hydrological Source 

Control; Querida Tailings Stabilization; Eureka Channel Restoration and 

Tailings Removal; North California Mountain Draining Adit Reclamation. 

Idaho Bayhorse Mine Restoration; South Fork Couer D'Alene (CDA) Inventory and 

Monitoring; Buckhorn Mill Tailings Rehabilitation; Sonneman Mine Tailings 

Stabilization; Idaho Falls Do Invest Inventory; Twin Peaks Monitoring; CDA Idora 

Mine Shaft and Adit Closures; Salmon River Basin Assessment; CDA Rock Dumps 

Maintenance and Monitoring; CDA Mine Water System Monitoring; IMA Mine 

Monitoring; Grouse Creek Stabilization; Champagne Creek Water Quality 

Treatment; Leadville Mine Monitoring 

Montana Zortman Mine Water Management; Reclamation Operations and Maintenance; 

Great Divide Sand Tailings Removal and Placement; Indian Creek Reclamation; 

South Tobacco Roots Weed Management; Hard Cash EE/CA and PRP Search; 

Rochester/Nez Perce Tailings Removal; Spruce Gulch Vegetation and Bat 

Monitoring; Iron Mask EE/CA 

Nevada Rip Van Winkle Tailings Clean Up; Ward Environmental and Physical Safety 

Hazards Removal 

Oregon Poorman/Balm Creek Waste and Tailings Removal; Formosa Project 

Administration and Monitoring; Umpqua Mercury Removal Assessment: Pueblo 

Group Physical Safety Investigation 

Utah La Sal Creek Waste Rock and Radiation Clean Up 

Wyoming Copper Mountain Reclamation 

In addition to conducting environmental and/or physical safety hazard projects in 2008, the AML 

program is also continuing to improve performance through shared technological advances, 

fostering existing partnerships and gaining others, and more effective policy and planning. In 

September 2006, the BLM AML Program produced and presented the National Mine Lands 

Inventory (NMLI) , which is a prototype geospatial tool for viewing and analyzing the Nation's 

inventory of known AMLs in order to prioritized the clean up of AMLs by federal, state, tribal, 

and private stakeholders. This data will be particularly beneficial to the BLM as it places 

additional emphasis on the inventory and mitigation of safety hazards near populated places 

and high use areas. BLM worked with Federal partners in this venture, including the Forest 

Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Surface Mining, U.S. Geological Survey, 
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National Park Service, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health 

Administration. In 2008, BLM will invite State and Tribal governments to share their spatial data 

in future phases of prototype development. 

The AML program is also continuing to work closely with Federal, State, Tribal and local 

governments to leverage funds effectively in collaborating watershed restoration AML projects. 

In 2006, one of many successes can be seen from the completion of a planned project within 

budget and ahead of schedule that lead to future unanticipated benefits to the AML program 

and BLM. The BLM Alaska AML Program, the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council 

(YRITWC), the Yukon Territory Division of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and others 

collaborated to remediate an AML site on the Fortymile Watershed. In the process, more than 

15 tribes were trained in water quality monitoring and mapping. As a result of the training, the 

YRITWC, in collaboration with the tribes, embarked on a three-year water quality monitoring 

project with the USGS, which resulted in the creation of a contaminant database/library that the 

YRITWC will share with the BLM and other federal agencies. The successful completion of this 

project and the training of tribal environmental workers leveraged more than $1,000,000 in grant 

monies for water quality monitoring and contaminant mapping work. 

The AML program will also continue to improve performance through more effective policy and 

planning. The BLM recently published its Cooperative Conservation Based Strategic Plan for 

the AML Program (AML Plan), which provides the foundation for development of the BLM 2009 

– 2013 AML Strategic Plan and provides policy and planning guidance for current and future 

activities. An AML program policy manual has also been released, and a handbook is planned 

for release during 2007. These policy updates will further support field direction for AML 

projects funded in 2008 and beyond. 

BLM Recognized for Innovative AML Remediation 

In October 2006, the Department of the Interior awarded the BLM’s California AML Team an 

Environmental Achievement Award for the Boston Placer Mine (Hydraulic Gold Mine) Sluice Tunnel 

Remediation Project at Red Dog, California. The Boston Placer was the first successful mercury removal, 

recovery, and recycling pilot project of its kind. The 40 acre mine site contained a 200 foot long sluice box 

tunnel containing high concentrations of elemental and methyl mercury in the tunnel sediments. The 

blocked inlet of the sluice tunnel created a small seasonal pond and wetland area which also contained 

high levels of methyl mercury in the water and biota. 

The BLM’s California AML Team used innovative project remediation concepts during the Engineering 

Evaluation/Cost Analysis phase of the project and worked with team members to successfully implement 

and execute technological innovations and novel remediation solutions. There was widespread support 

for this project including the: U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 

Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Conservation AML Unit, California State 

Water Control Board, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish 

and Game, Nevada County Department of Environmental Health, Nevada County Resource Conservation 

District, and numerous private landowner watershed stakeholders. 
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SOIL, AIR AND WATER MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of DOI 

stream/shoreline 

miles that have 

achieved desired 

condition (PFC). 

(SP/PART) 

91% 

126,821/ 

140,096 

90% 

128,329/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,965/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,829/ 

143290 

90% 

129,165/ 

143,209 

90% 

129,329/ 

143,290 

91% 

129,829/ 

143,290 

+1% 

Comments: Comments: New inventory created a change in the denominator in 2006. 

Percent of DOI 

acres that have 

achieved desired 

condition (PFC 

and Land Health 

Conditions). 

(SP/PART) 

45% 

115,991,274/ 

258M 

48% 

123,949,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

48% 

123,952,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

51% 

131,756,644/ 

258M 

54% 

139,760,644/ 

258M 

+3% 

Comments: 

Two performance measures (wetlands and uplands) were combined to make one measure which counts total acres. 

As a result of the 2006 program assessment, the denominator has been stabilized to show more consistent trend 

data. Historical data was been combined to produce the target and actual numbers beginning in 2004. 

Contributing 

Programs: 

Rangeland Management, Forestry Management, Riparian Management, Challenge Cost Share, Oregon and 

California Grant Lands 

Percent of 

surface waters 

acres managed 

by DOI that meet 

State EPA 

Approved Water 

Quality 

Standards. (SP) 

84% 

285,288/ 

339,942 

87% 

282,167/ 

324,628 

87% 

87% 

282,966/ 

324,628 

87% 

283,467/ 

324,628 

87% 

283,616/ 

324,628 

88% 

284,266/ 

324,628 

+1% 

Percent of 

surface waters 

(stream miles) 

managed by DOI 

that meet State 

(EPA Approved) 

Water Quality 

Standards. (SP) 

89% 

128,765/ 

144,138 

91% 

123,667/ 

136,327 

91% 

91% 

123,988/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,876/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,188/ 

136,327 

91% 

124,388/ 

136,327 

+0% 

Number of DOI 

upland acres 

restored to the 

condition 

specified in 

management 

plans. (SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 0% 

Contributing 

Programs: Rangeland Mgmt, Forestry Mgmt 

Percent of sites 

(acres) reclaimed 

or mitigated from 

the effects of 

degradation from 

past mining. 

(Bur) 

336 934 acres 425 1,117 acres 300 8% 

300/ 3831 

16% 

600/ 3831 +8% 
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SOIL, AIR AND WATER MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Comments: 

A large number of multi year projects were completed in 2005 and 2006. Improved verification processes in 2006 

improved performance results. The Abandoned Mine Land program had a funding decrease of -$1,000 million in 

2007 which results in a reduction in acres reclaimed. 

Number of 

actions taken to 

assure sufficient 

water supply to 

meet 

management 

objectives. (Bur) 

11,067 36,181 26,109 27,695 new 

measure 22,856 23,128 +1% 

Comments: This measure includes the increase of $2.5 million to the oil and gas program for monitoring the effectiveness of oil 

and gas lease stipulations on water. This increase will result in an additional 272 locations being monitored. 

Inventory Water 

Resources 

(number of 

stations 

monitored) 

7,475 6,459 6,416 7,165 N/A 7,432 7,500 +1% 

Soil Inventory 

(acres surveyed) 399,764 629,829 800,825 839,996 N/A 1,300,000 1,300,000 0% 

Complete 

watershed 

assessments 

(acres). 

12,657,276 5,027,436 3,256,397 2,893,216 3,000,000 3,600,000 3,200,000 -11% 

Process water 

rights actions 

(number). 

9,840 13,561 10,619 8,992 8,000 6,566 6,000 -9% 

Implement 

abandoned mine 

land projects to 

restore water 

quality (number). 

60 934 489 1,117 300 830 500 -40% 

Monitor air 

resources/climatic 

conditions 

(number of 

projects). 

284 344 295 355 300 270 270 0% 

Monitor water 

resources 

(number). 

6,376 9,065 6,948 8,563 5,000 7,300 7,300 0% 

Watershed Assessment declined in 2004 and 2005 as more of the accomplishments were charged to the range management subactivity 

and 1010 focused on completing assessments of whole watersheds. The Soil, Water and Air Program continues to support land health 

assessments with watershed assessment. 

Since FY 2005 the Soil, Water and Air Program has worked to build the soil portion of the program by increasing funding for high priority 

soil surveys. Significant increases are planned again in FY 2007- 2008 to address the most urgent soil information needs in land health 

assessment. 

Water rights actions have declined in the past year as work in the Snake River Basin Adjudication has shifted from small, inexpensive 

filings to more expensive and complex actions. 

AML acres of accomplishment have fluctuated depending on the size of the projects planned each year. The AML program had a funding 

decrease of 1M in 2007 which resulted in a reduction in acres reclaimed. 

Other decreases in planned targets for FY2008 are the result of shifting priorities. 
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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Range Management 

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Range Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 69,870 68,279 +2,541 -282 70,538 +2,259

FTE 635 628 0 0 628 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Range Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -83 

 • Finance & Business -12 

 • Travel Reduction -187 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -282 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Range Management program is $70,538,000 and 628 FTE, a 

program change of -$282,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$83,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$12,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$187,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
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Program Overview 

Program Components – The Range Management program manages 187 million acres of 

rangelands within the 12 western States, including Alaska. Rangelands are primarily 

grasslands, shrublands, and savannas, and grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs. 

Rangelands are used for many purposes, and offer a variety of products and values, including 

wildlife habitat, forage for livestock, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty, opportunities for 

solitude, energy and minerals, and watersheds. Rangeland management works to provide 

some mix of these uses in ways that meet society's needs and desires while being constrained 

by the legal requirements of the land and resource ownership patterns. All of this is bounded by 

the ecological processes and potential of the natural systems, the ecosystems. 

The emphasis areas of rangeland management are rangeland resource rehabilitation, 

protection, and management for multiple objectives, including biological diversity, conservation, 

and sustainable development for people, as well as noxious weeds eradication, land health 

administration, and effectively managing domestic animals. 

The Range Management program administers livestock grazing on 159 million of these acres. 

BLM’s management of livestock grazing is guided by the following: 

• Taylor Grazing Act of 1934; 

• Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976; and 

• Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978. 

Long Term Goals - Long term goals of the program include: 

• Increasing the percent of acres achieving desired condition by 10 percent by 2012 

• Achieving land use plan goals and objectives, standards and guidelines by implementing 

management actions, monitoring as determined by assessments and evaluations, and 

adapting management to those findings; 

• Strategically processing expired 10 year grazing permits; 

• Preventing the spread of new invasive species and reducing the number of acres 

infested with invasive or noxious weeds. 

Means and Strategies– The means and strategies to achieve these ends are conducted 

through the Fundamentals of Rangeland Health and their companion rules; Standards for 

Rangeland Health; and Guidelines for Grazing Management for BLM Lands. Range 

management applies 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 production of 

goods and services with minimal resource damage. While emphasis is often placed on noxious 

or invasive 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.
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Strategic Plan –Consistent with the Department’s Strategic Plan, the program focuses 

rangeland conservation and restoration efforts on priority watersheds to achieve integrated 

resource objectives. The overriding goal of the program is rangeland resource rehabilitation, 

protection, and management for multiple objectives including biological diversity, preservation, 

and sustainable development for people. 

2008 Program Performance 

Grazing Permit Renewals - In 2008, BLM will place emphasis on issuing grazing permit/lease 

renewals, building partnerships essential to ensure a successful weed management program, 

and providing vegetative technical support to all other programs and use authorizations in a 

timely, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. 

Processing and issuing the 10 year livestock grazing permits and leases continues to be the 

principal workload focus for the program. In 2006, a total of 2,537 permits and leases were 

issued. In 2007, BLM plans to issue a total of 2,600 permits and leases. In order to address the 

current permit workload and the next spike of expiring permits in 2009 and 2010, the Rangeland 

Management Program has modified its approach to be more efficient and effective. The 

modified approach is being developed to address the following challenges: 

• The 2,883 grazing permits of the 16,201 permits that have expired since 1999 that need to 

be fully processed. 

• The backlog of expired permits that need to be processed has increased by approximately 

840 permits in the last two years (from 2,047 to 2,883) 

• Other priorities (e.g., planning, weeds management, and energy) are creating competing 

demands for interdisciplinary team work. 

Emphasis will be placed on completing an integrated land health assessment for all rangelands 

and developing a variety of alternatives including range improvements and vegetation 

treatments on areas where changes are needed to meet land health standards. All existing 

data, land health assessments, and monitoring data will be collected and evaluated on grazing 

allotments to determine if land health standards are met, and if not, whether current livestock 

grazing management is a significant cause. The BLM will develop environmental assessments 

with full public disclosure on those allotments not meeting standards because of current 

livestock grazing management. On allotments where land health standards are being met the 

BLM will renew permits using other methods or authorities. 

Rangeland management and grazing permit renewal work planned in fiscal year 2008 include: 

• Issuing 2,600 livestock grazing permits; 

• Treating 61,215 acres of shrub and grass vegetation to achieve desired condition; 

• Monitoring 12,550 acres of shrub and grass vegetative treatments; 

• Monitoring 2500 grazing allotments; and 

• Completing 1,300 rangeland health evaluations. 

The work identified for fiscal year 2008 represents the current program’s priorities. One factor 

influencing the decrease in some of the outputs when comparing 2006 to 2007 planned is the 
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number of projected protests and appeals expected to be filed on grazing decisions by outside 

interests. In many instances, the program had to refocus its efforts toward addressing protests 

and appeals instead of monitoring and evaluation. BLM is working to improve the NEPA 

documentation to reduce the number of protests and appeals in 2008. This effort has resulted 

in staff spending more time conducting the analysis and write-ups associated with permit/lease 

processing. The modified approach for issuing permits and leases as discussed above is 

expected to address these issues by streamlining the NEPA process, using other methods or 

authorities to renew permits and leases where land health standards are being met, focusing 

staff time on analyses where land health standards are not met, and providing more time for 

field staff to collect data. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Endangered Species and Oregon and 

California Grant Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated 

using the Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource 

Management program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and 

the data collection and reporting processes for those measures. As a result of this recommendation, BLM 

has made improvements which will help to show the progress being made to achieve Resource 

Protection goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term 

outcome measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work by 

integrated programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and 

Field Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable 

outputs. The BLM is also working to improve the way performance measure information is used in 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting 

performance targets.

Rangeland Management Regulations - Recent 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. Specifically, the new 

grazing regulations include provisions to: 

• Improve the BLM’s working relationships with 

public lands ranchers; 

• Advance the Bureau’s efforts in assessing and 

protecting rangelands; and 

• Enhance administrative efficiency. 

Sampling vegetation cover in Colorado. 
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Weed Management and Invasive Species Program - Ongoing early detection and rapid 

response systems 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/Oregon, Quagga 

mussels in Arizona/Nevada, and Cactoblastis 

cactorum (Cactus moth) which is slowly 

spreading in the Southern U.S.. Partners are 

essential to ensure success in BLM’s weed 

management and invasive species program. 

Noxious or invasive weed management 

emphasizes three approaches outlined in 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 Coordinated Weed Management Areas and coordinate 

management plans on high priority areas, including lands found within the National Landscape 

Conservation System. A public concern is that western States vegetative resources are 

responding to global climate change where native and sensitive species will be increasingly 

replaced by more aggressive introduced species. The rate and magnitude of this conversion is 

not yet well understood. 

Infestations of leafy spurge and other emerging invasive weeds infest more than five million 

acres of land in 35 States and the prairie provinces of Canada. 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Along the Rio Grande 

River, in particular, tamarisk threatens water transport and is resulting in the loss of wildlife 

habitat. 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, as well as increases the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall 

episodes. 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 

Hand spraying herbicides on a selective area.
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57,000 acres of public land and has now been detected as far north in parts of Wyoming and 

Montana. 

Weed management work planned in fiscal year 2008 includes: 

• Conducting periodic and systematic weed and other invasive specie(s) inventories on 

approximately 6 million acres; 

• Supporting invasive and noxious weed control and management of weed-infested sites in 

sagebrush communities to enhance sage grouse habitat in western states with native 

sagebrush communities; 

• Treating 150,000 acres of weed infested rangelands; and 

• Evaluating weed treatments on 300,000 acres. 

Support for Energy - Range Management and weed specialists contribute to the 

implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by providing rangeland and weed science 

information for the protection, improvement, and continued welfare of the basic soil, water, and 

vegetative resources. Information includes: 1) communicating and developing grazing plans 

with livestock permittees/lessees that will help promote environmentally sound practices for 

reclamation of lands disturbed by the installation of pipelines and wellpads, 2) providing 

guidance on rangeland monitoring methodologies for use in interim and final reclamation 

monitoring plans, 3) planning and developing range improvements to mitigate impacts from 

energy development, 4) communicating and coordinating with grazing permittees to adjust 

livestock management to provide for reclamation success, and 5) conducting effectiveness 

monitoring activities at the most effective scale to determine the site and landscape level 

impacts from various field development scenarios and to ensure best management practices 

are being applied. In addition, weed specialists funded within this program will provide the 

framework for weed policies and information, including: a) prevention techniques, b) inventory 

activities to assess current weed infestations and identify potential risks to introducing and 

spreading weeds c) treatment activities for inclusion as mitigation measures in oil and gas use 

authorizations, and d) monitoring to ensure weed control activities are effective. 

Integration with other Programs – The Rangeland Management Program often provides the 

communication link between permittees and other programs as projects and plans are 

implemented. For example, the range specialist is responsible for coordinating livestock 

management following prescribed fire and other vegetation management projects and often 

provides the expertise for vegetation restoration and rehabilitation activities. Rangeland 

management specialists are often the resource advisors on wildfire firefighting teams because 

they are often the most familiar with terrain and the resources at risk. Interdisciplinary teams 

that assess and evaluate rangeland health are usually led by a range specialist who helps 

identify ecological sites and potential vegetation communities in order to classify wildlife habitat 

and its potential. 
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RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of 

grazing permits 

and leases 

processed as 

planned 

consistent with 

applicable 

resource 

management 

plans. [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

New 

Measure 

100% 

2,600 / 

2,600 

100% 

2,600 / 

2,600 

0% 

Cost per 

grazing 

permit/lease for 

processing and 

issuing grazing 

permits/leases. 

[SP] 

$4,227 $4,088 new 

measure $4,956 new measure $5,000 $5,000 0% 

Comment: Increases in 2006 of protests and appeals, and increases in labor costs, have caused an increase in the cost of issuing 

grazing permits and leases which will continue in 2007 and 2008. 

Permit 

Processing: 

Average time 

(average 

reduction, 

number of 

days) for 

processing and 

issuance of 

grazing 

permits. (lower 

number is 

good) (SP) 

215 days 207 days 207 days 204 days 207 days 204 days 204 days 0% 

Comment: BLM has reduced the processing time for grazing permits and leases from 215 days to 204 days over a three year period 

beginning in 2003. 

Percent of 

range 

improvements 

completed as 

planned. [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

95/ 100 

95% 

95/ 100 0% 

Percent of DOI 

acres that have 

achieved 

desired 

condition (PFC 

and Land 

Health 

Conditions). 

(SP/PART) 

45% 

115,991,274/ 

258M 

48% 

123,949,644/258M 

new 

measure 

48% 

123,952,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

51% 

131,756,644/ 

258M 

54% 

139,760,644/ 

258M 

+3% 

Comment: 

Two performance measures (wetlands and uplands) were combined to make one measure which counts total acres. As a 

result of the 2006 program assessment, the denominator has been stabilized to show more consistent trend data. Historical 

data was been combined to produce the target and actual numbers beginning in 2004. 
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RANGELAND MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

Presidents 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Contributing 

Programs: 

Soil, Water, and Air Management, Forestry Management, Riparian Management, Challenge Cost Share, Oregon and 

California Grant Lands 

Number of DOI 

upland acres 

restored to the 

condition 

specified in 

management 

plans. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 0% 

Comment: The Rangeland Management program contribution is 247,000 of the 535,000 acres. 

Percent of 

baseline acres 

infested with 

invasive plant 

species that 

are controlled. 

(SP) 

Establish 

Baseline 

0.9% 

317,959/ 

35,763,000 

0.9% 

320,000 

36,000,000 

1.0% 

310,332/ 

35,763,000 

0.9% 

318,000/ 

35,000,000 

0.9% 

318,000/ 

35,000,000 

0.9% 

318,000/ 

35,000,000 

+0.0% 

Comment: An annual inventory is done to determine the number of acres infested with invasive plant species. 

Issue Grazing 

Allotment 

Permits/Leases 

(number) 

2,475 2,691 2,410 2,537 2,600 2,600 2,600 0% 

Evaluate 

Rangeland 

Health 

(number) 

1,494 1,287 1,408 1,363 1,300 1,300 1,300 0% 

Monitor 

Grazing 

Allotments 

(number) 

3,565 3,147 2,683 2,975 2,500 2,500 2,500 0% 

Shrub/Grass 

Vegetation 

Treatments 

120,900 53,064 99,786 75,406 61,215 61,215 61,215 0% 

Monitor 

Shrub/Grass 

Vegetation 

Treatments 

198,861 152,257 79,092 83,682 12,550 12,550 12,550 0% 

Inventory for 

Presence of 

Invasive and/or 

Noxious weeds 

(acres). 

8,928,009 4,168,702 6,409,245 6,583,284 6,000,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 0% 

Apply Weed 

Treatments 

(acres). 

258,093 205,256 135,787 155,421 150,000 150,000 150,000 0% 

Evaluate Weed 

Treatments 

(acres). 

333,591 229,717 278,351 286,354 300,000 300,000 300,000 0% 
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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Public Domain Forest Management 

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Forestry Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 10,404 10,464 +281 -72 10,673 +209

FTE 78 77 0 0 77 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Forestry Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -34 

 • Travel Reduction -38 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -72 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Public Domain Forestry Management program is $10,673,000 

and 77 FTE, a net program decrease of -$72,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$34,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$38,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview 

In 2008, with level funding, the Public Domain Forest Management program plans to offer 50 

MMBF of timber for sale, an 8 MMBF increase over 2006 actual level will support of the Healthy 

Forests Initiative, the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, the National Fire Plan, and Energy Policy 

Act. In subsequent years, with continued level funding, 50 MMBF will be offered in 2009 and 

beyond. In addition, the following various treatments would be accomplished in 2008: 

• Restoring 22,700 acres of public domain forest land, the same level as 2007. 

• Offering 60,000 tons of biomass in 2008, the same level as 2007. 
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• Thinning and treating 3,500 acres of forest to enhance future commercial sales value, 

the same level as 2007. 

BLM manages 67 million acres of public domain forests and woodlands, of which 20 percent are 

forests capable of producing traditional forests products 

such as lumber. A recently completed inventory 

increased the acreage by 14 million from last year’s total. 

Long-term Goals - The long-term goals of the Public 

Domain Forest management program are to maintain 

and restore the health of BLM’s forests and woodlands, 

to provide forest products for economic opportunities and 

to increase biomass utilization for energy production and 

other beneficial purposes. Additionally, 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 

harvesting timber. Up to 17 million acres of the BLM’s 

forest and woodlands in the lower 48 states have 

become unnaturally dense, and ecosystem health has 

suffered significantly, primarily due to decades of fire 

exclusion. By implementing these goals according to the 

priorities listed below, 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 in areas with hazardous fuels, considering wildlife 

habitats, watershed health, soil stability, and local economic opportunities. 

2. Implementing forest restoration projects that improve forest resiliency to disturbances 

from wildfires, insects and disease. 

3. Providing personal use and/ or commercial opportunities for vegetative products from 

forests and woodlands. 

The Public Domain Forest Management program has been focusing on meeting the goals and 

objectives of the Healthy Forests Initiative, the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, the National 

Fire Plan, and the Energy Policy Act. Between the years 2003-2006, the Public Domain forestry 

program’s enacted budget increased from $7.2 million to $10.6 million. With these funding 

increases and new authorities to leverage the appropriated funding, BLM has increased the 

number of projects. For example: 

• Acres of restored forest have increased from 12,000 to 19,900 acres 

• Timber offered for sale has increased from 33.8 million board feet (MMBF) to 44.7 

MMBF annually 

• Tons of biomass offered has increased from 31,000 to 102,000 annually. 
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Typically, there is a time lag between 

funded activities and actual ground 

accomplishments. For example, many of 

the treatments are conducted through three 

year contracts and purchaser/contractors 

often delay implementation to maximize on 

market conditions for forest products. 

Stewardship contracts can lasting up to ten 

years so accomplishments are spread over 

the decade following funding. 

Critical Factors – The Public Domain 

Forest Management program is highly 

dependent on the weather conditions and 

on lumber market conditions during the 

planning and implementation of projects. 

For example, heavy snow can delay 

projects for months at a time. Projects can 

also be delayed if severe or extreme fire 

conditions exist, sometimes until the next 

fiscal year. All of the commercial sales are 

closely linked to the various swings in the housing markets and interest rates. When the lumber 

market is up, contractors will liquidate their timber sale volumes quickly and vice versa. 

Funding Source - The public domain forest management program is funded primarily by: 

● 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. 

Other Funding Sources – Two other funding sources provide funding to the Public Domain 

Forest Management program. They are: 

● 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 natural or human disturbance; 

and enhancing tree growth by removing smaller trees and other forest vegetation. This is 

discussed in the Permanent Operating Funds Section XI, of this Justification. 

● Stewardship “End Results” Contracting - The Public Domain Forest Management 

program has been able to leverage the appropriated funding through the use of 

stewardship contracting to increase performance accomplishments. Stewardship 

contracting provides for the value of the by-products from restoration treatments to offset 

the cost of the treatments, including: 

 (1) Road and trail maintenance or obliteration for improved water quality; 

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the 

Public Domain Forest Management Program

The BLM’s Activity Based Costing (ABC) data is used to 

evaluate output unit costs of the workload measures and 

the overall production costs of achieving the Forest 

Management Program’s primary performance measure, 

"commercial timber offered". Using ABC data to evaluate 

the effectiveness of individual BLM state programs, the 

BLM has changed from evaluating solely field office level 

costs to evaluating total state controlled costs. This is just 

a single factor in the evaluation of individual states and 

their respective productivity and efficiency. Additionally, 

the ratio of indirect costs verses direct costs is a factor of 

a state being able to move additional resources to field 

level operations, thereby increasing the number of 

outputs relative to the total costs for those outputs. Trend 

data was generated for the last several years to show 

how effective individual states were at accomplishing 

their targets relative to their cost targets and the 

indirect/direct cost ratios. This information was used to 

move funding and resources between States to more 

effectively meet the program goals and Bureau priorities. 
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 (2) Soil productivity, habitat for wildlife and fisheries, or other resource values; 

 (3) Setting prescribed fires to improve composition, structure, condition, and health of 

 stands or to improve wildlife habitat; 

 (4) Removing vegetation or other activities to promote healthy forest stands, reduce fire 

 hazards or achieve other land management objectives; 

 (5) Watershed restoration and maintenance; 

 (6) Restoration and maintenance of wildlife and fish habitat; and 

 (7) Control of noxious and exotic weeds and reestablishing native plant species. 

The value of the by-product from the restoration treatments in stewardship contracts may be 

used to fund additional restoration treatments within the same contract or other approved 

stewardship contracts. 

Strategic Plan - The Public Domain Forest Management program supports three of the 

Department’s Strategic Plan Mission Goals: 

Resource Protection: In the last four years, a total of 

63,500 acres of forests have been restored or 

enhanced, helping to sustain biological communities. 

The strategic outcome has been the restoration of 

forest and woodlands to a healthier tree density to 

promote growth and vigor thus resisting fire, drought, 

insects, and disease. The Bureau has focused on 

restoration of forest ecosystem health as the highest 

priority for public domain forestry.

Resource Use: In the last four years, a total of 182 

MMBF of forest products, using timbersales, stewardship contracts and special forest products 

permits, 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 chart at the right shows a decrease in timber 

volumes offered for sale in 2006. This was due to 

the BLM offering 58.7 MMBF in 2005, of which 6.6 

was prematurely credited. In 2006, 2.7 MMBF 

should have been credited with the remaining to be 

credited in 2007 and later. The remaining shortfall 

is due to increased emphasis on biomass utilization 

during the extended fire season in 2006. The 

program has, in the same timeframe, offered a total 

of 200,000 tons of woody biomass for utilization. 

Refer to the discussion of Biomass utilization in the 

2008 Program Performance section for further 

information. 

Serving Communities: The Public Domain Forest Management program, through forest product 

sales and service contracts, has generated local and rural jobs in the logging industry, local 

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mills, and small businesses. Also the BLM annually issues in excess of 24,000 special forest 

products permits across the west to individuals for the collection of firewood, Christmas trees, 

mushrooms, posts and poles and a wide variety of other forest products. For example, within 

the five corners area of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, the priority of the 

forestry program is to provide a sustainable supply of non-traditional forest products. Annually, 

these States will issue in excess of 20,000 special forest product permits which are integral to 

the culture of these small rural communities. 

2008 Program Performance 

The BLM’s 2008 Public Domain Forest Management program supports the Department’s 

Strategic Plan Mission Goals. Funding at the requested 2008 level will allow the Bureau to 

complete the following: 

• Resource Protection: Twenty-two thousand acres of forests and woodlands will be 

restored using funding from the Public Domain Forest Management Program and the 

Forest Ecosystem Health Recovery Fund (FEHRF). This is the same level as restored in 

2007. 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 or trade will be 50 

MMBF, the same as 2007. Thirty five hundred acres of forest will be treated (thinned, 

regeneration harvests, etc.) to enhance wood fiber production for future commercial 

sales value, the same as the 2007 level. Sixty thousand tons of biomass will be offered 

for sale or trade as by-products of restoration treatments, the same level as planned for 

offering in 2007. Maintaining level performance is due to: 

• Strategic placement of treatments to leverage the efforts of other resources efforts. 

• More efficient planning and contracting processes such as stewardship contracting. 

Improving Efficiency - New tools addressing priorities in the 

Public Domain Forest Management Program 

Recent laws and administrative initiatives have given the Public Domain Forest Management 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 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 these new authorities, the Public Domain Forest Management program is leveraging its funds by 

combining treatments via timing and location with fuels treatments in the Wildland Urban Interface, thereby 

reducing costs, increasing outputs and improving outcomes. Additionally, the Public Domain Forest 

Management program is partnering with external groups to accomplish joint restoration objectives of improved 

forest health and restoration of wildlife habitats. For example, the Weaverville Stewardship Project in northern 

California (see photo to left) is designed to restore forest health on 1,000 acres over the next 10 years near the 

community of Weaverville. 
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 Many projects funded in 2008 will be 

completed in later years through multiple 

year contracts as sales are harvested and 

contracts are implemented. The 

anticipated total acres of Primary Output 

(Restore Forest and Woodlands through 

Sales), as a result of 2008 funding would 

occur in years 2009 through 2011. 

Serving Communities: In 2008, BLM will 

issue approximately 24,000 special forest 

products permits across the west to 

individuals for the collection of firewood, 

Christmas trees, mushrooms, posts and 

poles and a wide variety of other forest 

products. Additionally, the program 

through the sale of traditional forest 

products will create jobs located in mostly 

rural communities. 

Forest Management – The BLM will use 

2008 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. 

Recently funded project are described below. Projects in 2008 will be similar. 

• The Huckleberry Stewardship project in eastern Washington was designed to restore 

forest health on 2,100 acres in the ponderosa pine community. The project will reduce 

hazardous fuels in the Wildlife Urban Interface areas near Spokane and re-forest 

portions of the project area that where over-taken by brush. As a by-product of the 

restoration, 32 MMBF of timber and up to 150,000 tons of biomass will be utilized in local 

plants. 

 

BY-PRODUCTS OF RESTORATION TREATMENTS ON THE 

WEAVERVILLE STEWARDSHIP PROJECT IN NORTHERN 

CALIFORNIA
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• The Weaverville Stewardship Project 

in northern California (see photo on 

the previous page) is designed to 

restore forest health on 1,000 acres 

over the next ten years near the 

community of Weaverville. This 

stewardship cooperative agreement 

with the Trinity County Resource 

Conservation District 

(http://www.tcrcd.net/wville_forest/wcf_index.htm) was 

developed to maintain the scenic 

viewshed for Weaverville, reduce the 

fuels adjacent to the forested 

community, protect the cultural 

resources along the Trinity River, and 

develop recreational and educational 

opportunities in the community. The 

project planning costs are funded by 

the Public Domain Forest 

Management program while the 

restoration and fuels treatments will be 

funded with the value of the byproducts. 

Biomass Utilization – To advance the goals of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, the Energy 

Policy Act (2005), and the National Fire Plan, the BLM, working with their partners, have 

developed markets for biomass, exploring new 

contracting methods while modifying existing 

databases to capture the volume of biomass offered. 

Projects have been focused in areas that have the 

greatest potential for woody biomass utilization and 

are leveraged with treatments funded by other 

resources. Between 2004 and 2006 the volume of 

biomass offered increased from 31,000 tons to 

102,000 tons. The BLM estimates that the volume of 

biomass offered in 2008 will drop from the projected 

122,000 tons for 2007 to 60,000 tons. The program 

has experienced rapidly escalating biomass figures 

while the markets are adjusting to the availability of 

biomass and new Presidential initiatives are 

implemented. This period of rapid escalation makes it 

difficult to establish a firm baseline as shown by the 

fluctuating yearly totals. 

A public outreach session on the Weaverville 

Stewardship Project in northern California. 

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For the last several years, BLM and the United 

States Forest Service have conducted 

Coordinated Resource Offering Protocal 

(CROP) studies in Oregon, Utah, Colorado and 

New Mexico. These studies have been used by 

local groups to to reestablish the infrastructure 

needed to process biomass that is availiable 

from forest health and fuels treatments. For 

example, the Warm Springs Confederated 

Tribes in Central Oregon is expanding their 

cogeneration capcity to utilize in excess of 

200,000 tons of biomass annually. In New 

Mexico, a new pellet mill will be operational in 

2008 which will use thousands of tons of 

biomass, the by-product of restoration 

treatments. In Grangeville, Idaho, a 

cogeneration facility will be operational utlizing 

urban waste and restoration bi-products to 

generate electricity. 

Biomass from BLM restoration treatment on the 

Royal Gorge Field Office in Colorado. The woody 

biomass is burned with coal to improve efficiency 

and provide renewable energy. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool 

 A recommendation from the 2006 Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) evaluation “Resource Protection” 

stated that BLM needed to improve its’ data collection and reporting process. As a result of this PART 

recommendation, BLM has modified the Performance Measure 1.1.02, “the percent of BLM acres achieving 

Proper Functioning Condition and Land Health Conditions (desired conditions)”. BLM will use a base of 258 

million acres for 2007-2012 which includes improvement and documentation of the condition of the wetlands and 

uplands. This will help show progress being made on lands achieving land health standards. 

In addition, BLM has: 

• Added several intermediate output measures that should help show a better correlation to the outcome 

measures; 

• Aligned most of the BLM workload measures in these new output measures; 

• Moved some workload measures from "Resource Use" to "Resource Protection" where the primary 

objective is resource protection; and 

• Developed an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the information collected by working closer with the State and Field Offices. These 

performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable outputs. The BLM 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans at National and State Levels contain some of these 

performance measures and executives are held accountable to see that outputs are met. 
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PUBLIC DOMAIN FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of forestry 

improvements (acres) 

completed as planned. 

[SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

100% 

26,700/ 

26,700 

 

100% 

25,700/ 

25,700 

 

0% 

Comments: 

This new performance measure is the percentage of completed Manage Forest and Woodland 

Commercial Sales and Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management Treatments over the 

planned treatments. 

Contributing Programs: Public Domain Forest Management (3500/3500), Western Oregon Forest Management and Western 

Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development. 

Volume of wood products 

offered consistent with 

applicable management 

plans (Public 

Domain/MMBF) [SP] 

46.5 59.0 50.0 42.0 50 50 50.0 0% 

Comments: 

Volume originally planned for 2006 was counted in 2005. Focus in 2006 for Public Domain was shifted 

to the more time consuming process of increasing the volume of biomass. As a result of the shift, the 

volume of biomass was increased 71% over 2005. 

Administrative cost per 

thousand board feet 

(MBF) of timber offered 

for sale. 

$176 $105 $125 $135 $125 $190 $194 +2% 

Comments: Several court orders in 2005 and 2006 have resulted in the need for additional species survey work 

that will increase the cost per thousand board feet of timber offered for sale. 

Contributing Programs: Public Domain Forest Management, Western Oregon Forest Management 

Volume of wood products 

offered (biomass for 

energy) consistent with 

applicable management 

plans. (Bur) 

30,000 

tons 

71,000 

tons 

new 

measure 

122,000 

tons 

new 

measure 

60,000 

tons 

60,000 

tons 0% 

Comment: 

 The 2005 and 2006 Actual numbers represent a period of rapid escalation when new markets, and 

new contracting methods for biomass were being developed by BLM and their partners. As markets 

adjust to the new availability of biomass and costs stabilize, a lower, more stable annual target is 

predicted. This new target is shown beginning in 2007. 

Contributing Programs: Public Domain Forest Management (60,000 tons), Western Oregon Forest Management. 

Number of DOI upland 

acres restored to the 

condition specified in 

management plans. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 0% 

Contributing Programs: 

Public Domain Forest Management (22,700 acres), Range Management, Riparian Management, 

Western Oregon Forest Management and and Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest 

Development. 

Manage Forest and 

Woodland Commercial 

Sales (acres). 

2,440 2,634 2,800 2,992 2,800 2,800 2,800 0% 
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PUBLIC DOMAIN FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Apply Commercial Forest 

and Woodland 

Management Treatments 

(acres). 

773 1,546 1,100 977 1,100 1,100 700 -36% 

Comments: The reduction in Commercial Forest and Woodland Treatments is offset by the same increase in 

Restore Forest and Woodlands through development. 

Restore Forest and 

Woodlands through Sales 

(acres). 

1,100 1948* 14500** 10,845 14,500 14,500** 14,500** 0% 

Restore Forest and 

Woodlands through 

development (acres). 

3,857 4103* 7800** 7,118 7,800 7,800 8200 +5% 

* In 2005, the targets for Restore Woodlands through Sales 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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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Riparian Management

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Riparian Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 22,124 21,598 +691 -75 22,214 +616

FTE 177 173 0 0 173 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Riparian Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -25 

 • Finance & Business -4 

 • Travel Reduction -46 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -75 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Riparian program is $22,214,000 and 173 FTE, a net program 

change of -$75,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$25,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$4,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$46,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

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 
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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. 

Means and Strategies –The BLM’s riparian/wetland areas reflect the overall health of a 

watershed and the ecosystems. Therefore BLM places a high priority on the sustainability, 

management, and improvement of riparian-wetland systems. The authorization of sustainable 

uses on the public lands is an integral part of the BLM’s multiple-use mission. Therefore as a 

means of accomplishing these objectives, BLM is continuing the implementation of the Creeks 

and Communities strategy. This strategy will ensure the protection and improvement of riparian 

and wetland areas through training, cooperatively developed, implemented, and sustainable 

management. In addition, this strategy is supported by the BLM’s emphasis on building 

partnerships, citizen based stewardship and the Department’s Cooperative Conservation 

Initiative. The Riparian-wetland program’s performance goals and priorities set the direction and 

allow measurement and accountability. 

Strategic Plan– The Riparian program supports the Resource Protection mission goal from the 

Department’s Strategic Plan as well as the BLM Directors emphasis area of Managing 

Rangelands and Forests to achieve Healthy and Productive Watersheds. The outcome 

measures are related to increasing the quantity and quality of sagebrush steppe, grasslands, 

forest lands, and water quality. The key intermediate outcome measures include increasing the 

percent of lands and waters managed or influenced by the BLM for which conditions are known, 

and the percent of priority acres or miles targeted for restoration where treatments are 

completed to achieve a desired condition. Primary output measures for the riparian-wetland 

areas include inventories (emphasis on invasive and noxious weeds), conducting assessments 

(emphasis on healthy rangelands and permit renewals), and implementing projects in riparian 

areas and wetlands that focus on sage-grouse habitat restoration, ensuring environmentally 

sound energy development, and management of OHV use through involvement in the land use 

planning and NEPA process. (See the “Riparian Management Performance Summary” at the 

end of this program discussion). 

2008 Program Performance 

The Riparian and Wetlands program supports other programs for managing rangelands and 

forests to achieve healthy and productive watersheds. The 2008 Program priorities are tied to 

the table “Riparian Management Performance Overview”. The 2008 Riparian and Wetland 

program priorities are to: 
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• Participate in interdisciplinary teams conducting Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) 

assessments on riparian segments associated with watershed based Land Health 

Assessments. The change is difficult to see in the percent change column, however, the 

miles and acres of improvement show that the program is making progress in getting the 

riparian-wetlands into PFC (approximately 100,000 acres of wetlands and 1,000 miles of 

streams since 2004). The progress that the program is making bureau-wide in the areas 

of Riparian and Wetlands indicates that the program is not only maintaining those areas 

that are in PFC but also improving the areas to a condition that allows for physical 

functionality. The physical condition information provides data used for the maintenance 

or recovery of desired values over time. In most cases, PFC is a prerequisite to 

achieving and maintaining habitat quality. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool 

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Endangered Species and Oregon and California Grant 

Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the Administration’s 

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management program assessment 

indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data collection and reporting processes for 

those measures. As a result of this recommendation, BLM has made improvements which will help to show the 

progress being made to achieve Resource Protection goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term outcome 

measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work by integrated 

programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and Field 

Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable outputs. The BLM is 

also working to improve the way performance measure information is used in executive leadership performance 

appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting performance targets.

• Increase restoration efforts focusing on riparian-wetlands that are not properly 

functioning or achieving standards as well as special emphasis on those habitats that 

are important for sage-grouse and threatened or endangered species. 

• Continue to support and to expand partnerships with external sources to leverage funds 

and increase capabilities to manage, maintain, restore and enhance riparian-wetlands 

and ensure long term sustainable results. 

• Implement the initiative “Creeks and Communities: A Continuing Strategy for 

Accelerating Cooperative Riparian Restoration and Management.” This initiative 

established an interagency national team and a network of individuals in each western 

State to help manage, restore, and maintain the “streams”. Restoration and 

management is accomplished at the local level (training, transfer technology of both 

biological and social science, and a spin off was validation and feedback on national 

policy). With these teams in place each office can call upon these teams to help work 

through local issues. The Team/network not only provides technical expertise, but is also 

able to apply this expertise at a watershed and landscape scale, which affects all of the 

measures on the table with emphasis on applying treatments, and constructing projects. 
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• Continue to monitor riparian-wetland areas to ensure the progress and maintenance of 

the riparian-wetlands towards meeting PFC as well as the desired conditions as a result 

of management and restoration efforts. 

• Provide technical expertise to all levels of planning and provide support for the Oil and 

Gas Program as it relates to protection, reclamation and restoration efforts. This is 

accomplished by focusing efforts on the above listed priorities, which enables the 

program to proactively gather baseline data needed in planning through timely support 

and input into the various levels of NEPA documents (Environmental Assessments, 

Environmental Impact Studies, etc) that facilitate permitting, protection and use. 

The trend over the past 3 years has been to focus more on monitoring and inventory in support 

of rangeland grazing permit renewals and expediting the energy permitting processes. In 

addition, due in large part to the states’ emphasis in partnerships and leveraging funds, BLM 

has had only a small reduction in on the ground treatments and restoration projects. 

The Riparian program has numerous projects planned for 2008. Examples of the major projects 

include the following: 

Wetland Assessments at the Watershed Scale (Montana) - This project takes both a broad 

and fine scale look at wetlands in priority watersheds in southeast Montana. It will enable 

Montana focus their efforts and limited resources on the most critical areas. 

The interdisciplinary assessments describe the past, present, and 

future trends in ecological condition and also incorporates 

information about factors that can affect wetland health at a 

watershed scale. Based on regional/national emphasis areas (i.e. 

energy areas), the presence of listed or proposed species, water 

quality concerns, the status of RMP revisions, and the availability 

of partners, these multi-scale assessments give the resource/land 

manager (and the public) an understanding of: (1) local wetland 

conditions, (2) how a particular wetland fits into the overall 

watershed (a landscape perspective), and (3) threats to wetland 

health. It also provides valuable information needed to: (1) 

prioritize wetlands for more site specific and detailed analysis, 

and (2) identify and prioritize restoration opportunities. Taken 

together this would provide valuable information for RMP 

planning, wildlife management (ESA), water quality planning 

(CWA - TMDL), and resource management (livestock; oil and gas; 

timber; recreation; and regional development). In addition, the Montana Natural Heritage 

Program (through the Montana State Library and University of Montana) would lead the 

mapping and assessment efforts in the areas determined to be priority by BLM. 

Interdisciplinary assessments 

of riparian-wetland health 
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Before picture of an alkali meadow prior to 

management actions to limit and control 

access. (Long Valley Caldera)

 After picture of alkali meadow after 

seasonal closures, route designations, and 

signing.

Wetland improvement projects (California BLM, Bishop Field Office) – The California 

Bishop Field Office will implement two projects in 2008. One of the projects is located in the 

Long Valley Caldera, south of Mammoth Lakes, CA. This area receives thousands of annual 

visitors because of its accessible hot spring sites and other recreational activities. This project 

will involve continued re-routing and seasonal closure of roads that bisect alkali meadow 

systems that are also important sage grouse strutting areas. These routes currently impact soils 

and vegetation and also disrupt sage grouse strutting activity. Duplicate roads will be scarified 

and seeded with native alkali meadow species such as alkali cordgrass (Spartina gracilis). 

The second project involves restoration of critical habitat for the Fish Slough milk-vetch 

(Astragalus lentiginosus var. piscinencis) which only occurs in the Fish Slough ACEC – a desert 

wetland just north of Bishop, CA. Recently, a road bi-secting critical habitat and a population of 

 the milk-vetch was re-routed. The existing road was scarified. 

In 2007 Fish Slough milk-vetch seedlings grown at the BLM’s 

Native Plant Propagation Center were out-planted within and 

adjacent to the rehabilitated road. Other native species that 

co-occur with the Fish Slough milk-vetch including the rare 

white-flowered rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus albidus) and alkali 

Crepis (Crepis runcinata ssp. hallii) will also be planted. 

Some of the partners are the California Native Plant Society, 

Quail Unlimited, Audubon, California Deer Association, Sierra 

Club, and the Friends of the Inyo. The National Fish and 

Wildlife Foundation and the State of California Off-Highway 

Vechile Commission have contributed substantial funds in 

support of the projects 

Fish Slough ACEC. Planting of 

Fish Slough milk-vetch 

seedlings.
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 Riparian restoration project (Nevada BLM, the 

Las Vegas Field Office) - In 2005, the Red Rock 

Canyon National Conservation Area began to 

restore riparian resources and improve recreational 

and interpretive facilities in the Red Springs area. 

The project was initiated using funds from the 

Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. 

Local conservation groups, such as the Red Rock 

Interpretive Society and Friends of Red Rock, were 

consulted to develop the site design and project 

objectives. 

Specific tasks include: 

1. Removal of three dirt parking areas 

dispersed throughout the project area and a dirt road providing direct vehicle access to 

the spring source. 

2. Relocation of vaulted concrete restroom structures away from the riparian area. 

3. Installation of six pre-manufactured picnic shelters with concrete pads and anchored 

picnic tables. 

4. Installation of concrete walking pathways and a wooden pedestrian boardwalk over 

portions of the riparian meadow. 

5. Installation of wood post and rail fencing around the perimeter of the riparian- meadow 

and spring-source area to curtail foot traffic and feral burro access. 

6. Construction of a paved parking area near the entry point. 

7. Vegetation plantings to restore areas disturbed during construction. 

8. Installation of an information kiosk and related signage for public information. 

Accelerating Cooperative Riparian Restoration 

and Management - The National Riparian Service 

Team will continue to focus their efforts on the 

implementation of the “Creeks and Communities” 

strategy by providing direct support, technical 

assistance, and training to field offices and local 

stakeholders through activities that foster consistency 

and effectiveness in monitoring and adaptive 

management of riparian areas. The team will assist 

states by increasing Network member skills in 

human/social dimension (working with protocol 

developers, program managers, field personnel and 

others), participate in the National Monitoring Strategy 

 team, Vegetation & Water Business Process Review 

team (BPR), and on the National Collaborative 

Stewardship and Partnership Task Groups. 

Second year of the phased restoration of Red 

Springs area of Red Rock Canyon National 

Conservation Area.

National Riparian Service Team members 

providing direct technical assistance on a 

stream (riparian function of restoration).
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RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of DOI 

stream/shoreline miles 

that have achieved 

desired condition (PFC). 

(SP/PART) 

91% 

126,821/ 

140,096 

90% 

128,329/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,965/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,829/ 

143290 

90% 

129,165/ 

143,209 

90% 

129,329/ 

143,290 

91% 

129,829/ 

143,290 

+1% 

Comments: New inventory created a change in the denominator in 2006. 

Percent of DOI acres that 

have achieved desired 

condition (PFC and Land 

Health Conditions). 

(SP/PART) 

45% 

115,991,274/ 

258M 

48% 

123,949,644

/ 258M 

new 

measure 

48% 

123,952,644

/ 258M 

new 

measure 

51% 

131,756,644

/ 258M 

54% 

139,760,644

/ 258M 

+3% 

Comments: 

Two performance measures (wetlands and uplands) were combined to make one measure which counts total acres. As 

a result of the 2006 program assessment, the denominator has been stabilized to show more consistent trend data. 

Historical data was been combined to produce the target and actual numbers beginning in 2004. 

Contributing Programs: Soil, Water, and Air Management, Rangeland Management, Forestry Management, Challenge Cost Share, Oregon and 

California Grant Lands 

Number of DOI riparian

(stream/shoreline) miles 

restored to the condition 

specified in management 

plans. (SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 500 miles 500 miles 0% 

Number of DOI wetland

acres restored to the 

condition specified in 

management plans. 

(Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 11,000 11,000 0% 

Inventory Lakes/Wetland 

Areas (acres). 3,741 6,045 5,358 3,669 5,300 6,218 6,200 -.3% 

Inventory 

Streams/Riparian Areas 3,491 4,303 3,864 3,959 3,800 1,362 1,360 -0% 

Apply Stream/Riparian 

Treatments (miles). 417 542 259 255 550 223 220 -1% 

Construct 

Lake/Wetland/Stream/Rip

arian Projects (number). 

231 310 288 277 280 194 200 +3% 

Monitor Lake/Wetland 

Habitat (acres). 6,112 8,217 12,035 8,546 1,200 11,774 11,800 0% 

Monitor Stream/Riparian 

Habitat (miles). 2,658 2,383 2,580 2,743 2,623 2,254 2,270 +1% 

 Monitoring Lake/Wetland Habitat has a slight decrease from the 07 Justification, however, the primary emphasis for the program is on monitoring 

which is reflected in the reduction of most of the other program elements such as applying treatments and constructing projects. This emphasis on 

monitoring is in support of the Land Health assessments that are being conducted to support the grazing permit renewals and base line data for 

energy development. The number of 1,200 acres in the column "2007 President's Budget" was a typo and should have been 12,000 acres. 
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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Cultural Resources Management 

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Cultural Resources Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 15,015 18,136 +493 -3,054 15,575 -2,561

FTE 126 133 0 -9 124 -9

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Cultural Resources Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -5 

 • Finance & Business -3 

 • Travel Reduction -46 

 • Program Decrease -3,000 -9

 TOTAL, Program Changes -3,054 -9

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Cultural Resources Management program is $15,575,000 and 

124 FTE, a net program change of -$3,054,000 and -9 FTE from the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$5,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$3,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$46,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine business practices at 

its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in funding for the Center. The 

Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from manual to electronic 

processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Program Decrease (-$3,000,000/-9 FTE Positions)

The Cultural Resources Management will continue to focus on BLM core work in providing 

expertise and oversight for cultural resource work needed for energy development, recreation 
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events, grazing permits, and wildlife habitat and watershed improvement projects, continue to 

conduct outreach, promote the visibility of cultural heritage on public lands, engage volunteers 

as stakeholders, and serve local communities. 

Program Performance Change

Measures 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 

Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Inventory Cultural 

and Paleontological 

Resources (acres). 

56,001 92,511 47,554 44,715 36,653 32,000 -4,653 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

2,352,042 2,702,470 2,472,808 2,325,180 1,905,956 1,664,000 241,956 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

42 53 52 52 52 52 52 0 

Restore and Protect 

Cultural/Paleontology 

Properties (number). 

515 627 315 514 292 260 -32 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

2,560,580 2,502,213 2,889,820 3,760,424 2,136,272 1,902,160 234,112 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

4,972 5,117 7,316 7,316 7,316 7,316 7,316 0 

Monitor Cultural 

Properties and 

Paleontology 

Localities (number). 

2,999 2,991 2,819 3,332 3,524 3,200 -324 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

1,781,406 1,540,365 1,282,645 1,516,060 1,603,420 1,456,000 147,420 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

594 515 455 455 455 455 455 0 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) use 

averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of prior year 

funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the proposed 

program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program 

change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent outyear.
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Program Overview 

Cultural Resource Management Program – The 

Cultural Resource Management program improves 

the image, awareness, and understanding of the 

BLM through the world-class resources it offers on 

the public lands, as well as through museum 

exhibits where excavated artifacts and fossils from 

public lands are often displayed. The Cultural 

Resource Management 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. 

The Cultural Resource Management program supports sustainable multiple-use, the National 

Fire Plan, pertinent portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Healthy Forests Initiative. 

Priority Activities – The Cultural Resource Management 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, as envisioned 

by the President’s Executive Order 13287 on Preserve America; 

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; 

A Site Steward in New Mexico photographing the Bee 

Burro in a Chacoan Outlier community that was occupied 

during the A.D. 900 to 1100 time period.
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• Developing partnerships and managing volunteers 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. 

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 $4-6 million annually. 

A key element of BLM’s national Programmatic 

Agreement is working with western State Historic 

Preservation Offices (SHPO) to automate archaeological 

site records, and digitize site locations and inventories, 

part of BLM’s Cultural Resources Data Sharing program. 

BLM provides annual funding to SHPOs for these efforts, 

which is partially matched by money and staff time 

provided by SHPOs and other federal partners. This 

automated data allows BLM to process Section 106 

undertakings in an expedited fashion. 

Several BLM State Offices, such as California and 

Colorado, directly or indirectly tap into state government 

funding to accomplish critical cultural resource work. 

BLM’s California State Office uses “green sticker” funds 

from the state of California to support the BLM Site 

Steward Program, while BLM’s Colorado State Office 

Cultural Resources Quick Facts 

• Cultural Resource inventories 

are essential because users of 

public lands are required to 

mitigate impacts to significant 

cultural resources. 

• 6.8% 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. 

Major Provisions of 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 Evaluation; 

Consultation; and Mitigation. The BLM operates under a national Programmatic Agreement, 

negotiated with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the National Conference of State 

Historic Preservation Offices, to streamline its compliance under Section 106. 

Section 110: Builds on Section 106 by adding a general requirement for Federal agencies to 

proactively preserve and document the cultural resources they manage. 
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works through non-federal partners to tap into the Colorado Historic Fund to accomplish a wide 

range of cultural resource work throughout the state. In addition, BLM’s Project Archaeology 

program, based at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, has worked in partnership 

with MSU to obtain outside grants. In the past year, Project Archaeology obtained grants from 

the American Honda Foundation, to extend archaeology education to African-American 

students, and from Kinder Morgan and El Paso corporations to develop educational materials 

for teachers and students in Northwest Colorado. In addition, Project Archaeology received a 

small grant through the Kentucky Heritage Council to support an annual conference for state 

program coordinators. 

Long-Term Goals – 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. BLM currently manages 

258 million acres, 17.8 million of which have been surveyed to date for cultural resources. 

Strategic Plan – 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. 

Demands, Trends, and Resources – Stemming from the President’s Executive Order 13287 

on Preserve America and the recent Preserve America Summit, held in October, 2006 in New 

Orleans, the BLM has embarked on a series of regional heritage tourism workshops in 

collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, State Historic Preservation Offices, Indian tribes, and 

tourism providers, with the goal of developing and expanding the number of heritage tourism 

venues where the public can go to recreate. The primary beneficiary of these expanded tourism 

opportunities will be “gateway” communities that adjoin public lands that may benefit 

economically from increased visitors in their regions. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

Monitoring: Most monitoring of cultural properties on public lands is done by Site Steward and 

Adopt-a-Site volunteers. Such volunteer programs exist in eight BLM states, either regionally or 

statewide. Between 2004 and 2005, and again between 2005 and 2006, cost management data 

indicates that unit costs for conducting cultural resource monitoring declined. Since BLM has been 

using more volunteers for such work and reporting the accomplishments of volunteers in MIS, it would 

indicate BLM’s use of unpaid volunteers is responsible for this decline. As BLM increases its use of 

site stewards across states and field offices, unit costs for monitoring should stay reasonably level. 

Inventory: Inventories of public lands to document cultural and fossil resources are an important part 

of the Cultural Heritage Program; use of cost management data has aided the BLM in maximizing the 

number of inventories conducted with available funding. For example, cost management data on the 

average cost for conducting inventories using BLM employees has allowed the program to evaluate 

proposals by contractors to perform the same work. Over time, the average cost of in-house 

inventories is beginning to more closely mirror the cost for cultural inventories undertaken by 

contractors. However, in-house average costs will typically be less because BLM conducts many of 

these inventories under challenge cost share arrangements that involve use of unpaid volunteers. 

Nonetheless, cost management data provides information that allows for better comparisons for inhouse vs. contractor-undertaken work.
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2008 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE

The Cultural Resource Management Program will continue to inventory, evaluate, protect, 

study, stabilize, interpret, and manage archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources. 

Planned Activities – With base funding in 2008, the program will: 

• Conserve 4,400 heritage resource sites for public benefit, a reduction of 5,000 (12 

percent) from 2007 levels; 

• Protect 44,000 acres of heritage resources, a reduction from 50,000 (12 percent) from 

2007 levels; 

• Protect 32,000 acres of inventoried cultural and paleontological resources, a reduction 

from 36,653 (11 percent) from 2007 levels; 

• Protect 260 properties for restoration, a reduction from 292 (11 percent) from 2007 

levels; 

• Conserve 3,200 cultural properties and paleontological localities, a reduction from 3,595 

(11 percent) from 2007 levels; 

• Sustain the efforts established in 2006 that resulted from an increased focus on heritage 

resources as a result of the Antiquities Centennial; 

• Sustain existing volunteer Site Steward programs, and, if possible, develop programs 

where they are not already in place; 

• Maintain existing 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. 

Planned Accomplishments – The FY 2007 investment of $3M in the Cultural Resource 

Enhancement Initiative will allow BLM to: 

• 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 

Restored prehistoric artifact located at the Anasazi 

Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado. The Anasazi 

Heritage Center houses several million artifacts, and 

includes exhibit areas and a laboratory. 
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• Increase partnerships with Indian tribes, accomplishing two projects to identify and 

assess places of traditional cultural importance. 

Factors Influencing Unit Cost – An example of a business decision that can influence unit 

cost is expansion on use of site steward volunteers for heritage resource monitoring. While not 

altogether free to BLM, since use of volunteers involves recruitment, training, and management 

costs, these individuals cost a good deal less that FTE employees (see discussion above on 

“Use of Cost and Performance Information”). 

Project – A key element of BLM’s national Programmatic Agreement is working with western 

State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) to automate archaeological site records, and digitize 

site locations and inventories, part of BLM’s Cultural Resources Data Sharing program. BLM 

provides annual funding to SHPOs for these efforts, which is partially matched by money and 

staff time provided by SHPOs and other federal partners. This automated data allows BLM to 

process Section 106 undertakings in an expedited fashion. This project will continue into the 

foreseeable future because of its enormous importance. 

Base Program Improvements – Several program process improvements are planned for 2008: 

• Passport in Time Program — Partner with the U.S. Forest Service to have the Forest 

Service help BLM recruit volunteers for BLM archaeological projects through their 

Passport in Time (PIT) Clearinghouse. PIT volunteers pay to work on archaeological 

projects, and the Forest Service can only place about one-half of their potential recruits. 

• Heritage Tourism Workshops — Offer regional heritage workshops in collaboration 

with cultural and recreation specialists in the Forest Service, tourism providers, and 

State Historic Preservation Officers with a goal of developing and expanding tourism 

venues on public lands. 

• Site Steward Programs — Work with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and 

State Historic Preservation Offices to expand Site Steward programs, particularly across 

the West. 

• Grants — Continue working to obtain grants to support and sustain heritage programs, 

such as site stewards, Project Archaeology and heritage education, and collections 

management. 
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CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of archaeological 

sites on BLM inventory in 

good condition (SP) 

81% 

35,744/ 

43,892 

82% 

38,656/ 

47,302 

82% 

41,860/ 

50,865 

82% 

41,860 / 

50,865 

81% 

45,127 / 

55,712 

82% 

44,743/ 

54,565 

82% 

47,402/ 

57,565 

0% 

Comments: Archaeological sites are added to BLM inventory each year which changes the denominator. 

Percent of historic 

structures on BLM 

inventory in good condition 

(SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

60% 

77/ 128 

60% 

83/ 138 0% 

Percent of collections in 

BLM inventory in good 

condition (SP) 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 

100% 

3 / 3 0% 

Percent of paleontological 

localities in BLM inventory 

in good condition (SP) 

90% 

1,724/ 

1,915 

90% 

1,724/ 

1,915 

90% 

1,751/ 

1,946 

98% 

14,980/ 

15,351 

90% 

98% 

16,660/ 

17,000 

98% 

18,620/ 

19,000 

0% 

Comments: Increase in 2006 actuals is the result of acquisition of additional data from non-Federal repositories. Out year 

targets have been adjusted to reflect continued acquisition of data. 

Heritage Resources: 

Number of heritage 

resources conserved for 

public benefit (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 5,000 4,400 -12% 

Heritage Resources: 

Number of acres of 

heritage resources 

inventory conducted (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 50,000 44,000 -12% 

Heritage Resources: 

Number of outreach and 

coordination efforts 

conducted for heritage 

resources (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD TBD 

Heritage Resources: 

Number of heritage 

collections conserved for 

the future. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD TBD 
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CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

COST: MY (Monitor NonSection 106 Cultural Sites) 

Cost Per Site 

$565 $523 $539 $456 $555 $555 $555 $0 

Inventory Cultural and 

Paleontological Resources 

(acres). 

56,001 62,511 44,715 47,554 44,715 36,653 32,000 -11% 

Restore and Protect 

Cultural/Paleontology 

Properties (number). 

515 627 395 315 514 292 260 -11% 

Monitor Cultural Properties 

and Paleontology Localities 

(number). 

2,999 3,483 2,819 3,332 3,524 3,595 3,200 -11% 
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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Wild Horse and Burro Management

Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Wild Horse and Burro Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 36,362 36,351 +593 -4,837 32,107 -4,244

FTE 148 146 0 -8 138 -8

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Wild Horse and Burro Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -44 

 • Finance & Business -4 

 • Travel Reduction -89 

 • Program Decrease -4,700 -8

 TOTAL, Program Changes -4,837 -8

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Wild Horse and Burro Program is $32,107,000 and 138 FTE, a 

program change of -$4,837, 000 and -8 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$44,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$4,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$89,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Decrease (-$4,700,000/-8 FTE Positions) 

In 2008, the BLM proposes to reduce the program by $4.7 million, reducing gathers and 

focusing funds on caring for the 31,000 animals in short and long-term holding facilities and 
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managing the adoption program. Gathers in Wyoming will be completed to stay in compliance 

with court mandates, which require that the BLM maintain Appropriate Management Levels in 

the State of Wyoming. 

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing in 

2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Wild Horse 

and Burro 

Management 

Areas: 

Cumulative 

percent of 

number of 

Herd 

Management 

Areas 

achieving 

appropriate 

management 

levels. (Bur) 

51% 

103/ 

201 

57% 

116/ 

201 

72% 

145/ 

201 

100% 

201/ 

201 

73% 

145/ 

199 

66% 

132/ 

199 

-7% -45% 

Comments: 

In 2005 Congress approved a permanent reprogramming of approximately $10.5M. The new funding along with newly 

enacted sale authority and certain program efficiencies allowed the program to bring the population down from over 

47,000 animals in 2004 to approximately 31,000 in 2006. In 2008 the program will focus on adoptions, holding animals 

and removals. Land exchanges completed in 2006 reduced the Herd Management Area number from 201 to 199. 

Gather/ 

Remove Wild 

Horses and 

Burros 

(number) 

9,418 11,023 9,310 6,811 5415 830 -4,585 0 

Total Actual/ 

Projected 

Cost ($000) 

$5,604,133 $6,525,616 $6,023,570 $4,406,717 $3,503,505 $537,010 -$2,966,495** $0 

Actual/ 

Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole 

dollars) 

$595 $592 $647 $647 $647 $647 $647 $0 

Comments 

Removals in 2008 will be reduced to 830, which includes 500 for FS and 330 to comply with Wyoming Concent 

Decree. **Additional program savings will come from completion of IT system for the program and the reduction of 

overhead costs. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) use averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of prior year 

funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the proposed program 

change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program change 

(not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent outyear.

Program Overview 

Program Components– The BLM is responsible for implementing the Wild Free Roaming 

Horses and Burros Act. The Act requires the protection, management, and control of wild freeroaming horses and burros in a manner that is designed to achieve and maintain a thriving 
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natural ecological balance on the public lands. It further states that the Secretary shall maintain 

a current inventory of wild free-roaming horses and burros on given areas of the public lands, 

determine appropriate management levels of wild free-roaming horses and burros on these 

areas of the public lands and determine whether appropriate management levels should be 

achieved by the removal or destruction of excess animals, or other options (such as sterilization, 

or natural controls on population levels). Where it is determined that excess animals must be 

removed to restore the range to a thriving natural ecological balance, the Secretary shall cause 

such number of excess wild free-roaming horses and burros to be humanely captured and 

removed for private maintenance and care for which he or she determines an adoption demand 

exists by qualified individuals. The program currently manages approximately 31,000 wild 

horses and burros on the public lands, and another 28,000 animals in holding facilities. 

The BLM manages wild horse and burro populations by monitoring the animals and their 

habitat, establishing appropriate management levels (AML), and removing animals when the 

appropriate management levels are exceeded. BLM strives to achieve Appropriate Management 

Levels because higher populations result in over grazing of forage resources and harms the 

land. 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 if animals are not removed, so to maintain healthy rangelands BLM must continually 

remove excess animals. 

Long-Term Vision – 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. 

Strategic Plan – This program supports the 

Department’s resource protection goals including 

Improving the Health of Watersheds and Landscapes, 

Sustaining Biological Communities and the Protection 

of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources. This 

program also supports the DOI Strategic Plan 

Direction 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. The Wild Horse and Burro Program 

performance measure to gauge progress towards 

meeting the mission goals is: Herd Management 

Areas Achieving Appropriate Management Levels. 

Funding History 

In 2000, BLM prepared a budget strategy to achieve appropriate management levels of wild 

horses and burros on public lands. At that time, budgets allowed the removal of only 6,000 

animals per year. With this rate of removal the population would have grown to approximately 

126,000 animals by 2009. However, from 2001 to 2003 more animals were removed and less 

Fire Gather: Due to fires, emergency 

gathers are needed to remove horses 

from habitat that is unable to support the 

health of the animals; it is usually 2-years 

before horses are re-introduced to the 

herd management area.
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adopted than estimated in the 2000 Strategy. Higher removals occurred because of wildfire and 

drought. As a result, populations were lowered during this time. However, higher numbers of 

removals resulted in higher feed costs for captive animals held in long-term holding facilities. 

The decline in holding costs in fiscal year 2005 was primarily a result of selling 1,400 animals 

under the Sale Authority. 

WH&B Program Long-Term Holding Costs

$0

$2,000,000

$4,000,000

$6,000,000

$8,000,000

$10,000,000

$12,000,000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Year

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. The strategy 

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. 
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Wild Horse and Burro Removals, Population v. 

Appropriate Management Level

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

fy00 fy01 fy02 fy03 fy04 fy05 fy06 fy07 fy08

Number of Animals

Removed

Population

Linear (AML (High))

Linear (AML Low)

With the additional funds, BLM has focused on gathering excess animals. The current 

population is estimated at approximately 31,000 animals on 199 herd management areas. 

Long-term holding costs in 2007 are projected to be close to $10 million, with overall holding 

and preparation costs exceeding $23 million. As of November, 2006, there were 8,513 animals 

in short-term holding awaiting adoption or shipment to long-term holding and 19,457 animals in 

long-term holding, a total of almost 28,000 animals. 

2008 Program Performance 

Program Focus in 2007: Due to BLM efforts to gather and remove excess horses in 2007, the 

February, 2007, population is expected to be approximately 28,500; however, with the spring 

2007 foal crop, the population will increase approximately 20 percent to 34,000 animals by the 

end of spring. Gathers during the summer months will reduce the population on the range to 

approximately 31,000. Gathers completed in 2007 will result in approximately 31,000 animals in 

BLM holding facilities by the end of fiscal year 2007. 

2008 Program: In 2008, BLM will refocus its efforts toward holding and adoption of animals. 

Adoption and Marketing: Several partner organizations assist the BLM with finding suitable 

homes for wild horses removed from the range. The Save the Mustangs Fund was formed in 

2005 through a partnership with the Ford Motor Company, Take Pride in America and the 

Bureau of Land Management. The Save the Mustang Fund was originally dedicated in finding 

long-term homes for the more than 8,000 animals that fit the “Sale Authority” criteria. The Fund 

provided a monetary incentive to non-profit equine rescue and wild horse advocacy groups, to 
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allow these groups to purchase older animals in BLM long-term holding. The BLM will continue 

to work with these partners to help find homes for animals. The bureau is also looking into 

additional creative uses of the Fund to help educate the public and find new ways to increase 

adoptions and sales. 

The Mustang Heritage Foundation, 

formerly the National Wild Horse and 

Burro Foundation, continues to be one 

of the BLM’s most reliable partners. 

The Mustang Heritage Foundation 

assists the BLM in educating the 

public and finding good long-term 

homes for the thousands of animals, 

through either adoption or purchase. 

In 2008, BLM will continue efforts to 

sell older horses. However, it appears 

that there is very little demand for 

these animals. The program will 

continue to review new innovative 

marketing strategies to increase the 

number of adoptions, and will continue 

to seek out innovative ways to be 

more efficient in the adoption process. 

With the 2008 budget, BLM plans to 

adopt approximately 5,400 animals 

and provide 3,300 compliance checks 

at a cost of $5.2 million. 

Gathers and Removals of Excess 

Horses on the Range: In 2008, 

gathers and removals will be minimal, 

providing for the removal of 500 

animals for the Forest Service, and 

330 from BLM lands in Wyoming to remain compliant with the Wyoming Consent Decree 

handed down by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming in 2003. This will 

result in a population on the range at the end 2008 of an estimated 34,000 animals. The 

program expected to achieve the overall Appropriate Management Level (AML) of wild horses 

and burro populations on the public lands by December 2007 and although the goal will fall 

slightly short, the population will be the closest in the history of the program, to AML. 

Census: In 2008, BLM will continue to conduct census in herd management areas, in 

accordance with recommendations expected from ongoing research. The new census methods 

will slightly increase cost, but improve reliability. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, 

Endangered Species and Oregon and California Grant Lands 

programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities 

were evaluated using the Administration’s Program Assessment 

Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management 

program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its 

performance measures and the data collection and reporting 

processes for those measures. As a result of this 

recommendation, BLM has made improvements which will help to 

show the progress being made to achieve Resource Protection 

goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the 

standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes 

to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help 

show annual contributions to the long-term outcome 

measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work 

activities to show the increase of work by integrated 

programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; 

and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for 

the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information 

collected by working closer with the State and Field Offices. 

Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as 

well as the measurable outputs. The BLM is also working to 

improve the way performance measure information is used in 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold 

executives accountable for meeting performance targets.
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 Long-Term Holding: In 2008, the BLM will 

provide feed and care for the animals in the BLM 

holding facilities at a cost of $21.3 million, and 

reduce overhead expenses by about $900,000. 

Through reduced gathers, death loss in holding 

facilities and adoptions the number in holding 

should decrease to about 25,000 animals by the 

end of FY2008. BLM will also continue to search 

for ways to decrease costs of long term holding 

and increase adoption rates. BLM has had 

success in the past in reducing feed costs and 

long term holding costs, and will look for additional 

efficiencies in this area. If costs savings are 

found, additional gathers will be conducted with 

the funds saved. 

Horses at the National Wild Horse & Burro 

Center in Palomino Valley, NV; horses 

average 90 days in short-term holding so that 

they can be processed prior to shipping to 

long-term holding, adoptions, partner 

programs, etc.
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WILD HORSE AND BURRO MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Wild Horse and Burro 

Management Areas: 

Cumulative percent of 

number of Herd 

Management Areas 

achieving appropriate 

management levels. (Bur) 

51% 

103/ 201 

57% 

116/ 201 

66% 

133/ 201 

72% 

145/ 201 

100% 

201/ 201 

73% 

145/ 199 

66% 

132/ 199 -7% 

Comments: 

In 2005 Congress approved a permanent reprogramming of approximately $10.5M. The new funding 

along with newly enacted sale authority and certain program efficiencies allowed the program to bring 

the population down from over 47,000 animals in 2004 to approximately 31,000 in 2006. Land 

exchanges completed in 2006 reduced the Herd Management Area number from 201 to 199. 

Adopt Wild Horses and 

Burros (number). 6,407 5,701 7,600 5,790 8,500 5,400 5,400 0% 

Prepare/Hold Wild Horses 

and Burros (number feed 

days). 

2,093,764 8,280,808 6,500,000 9,583,789 9,066,421 9,987,725 10,290,940 +3% 

Gather/Remove Wild 

Horses and Burros 

(number) 

9,418 11,023 10,000 9,310 6,811 7,027 830 -88% 

The number of horses gathered includes the Forest Service animals. Adoption numbers include Sales 
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Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management 

Activity Summary ($000) 

2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Wildlife Mgt $ 28,166 28,387 +749 -789 28,347 -40

 FTE 192 190 0 0 190 0

 Fisheries Mgt $ 12,314 12,418 +363 -117 12,664 +246

 FTE 91 90 0 0 90 0

Total Activity $ 40,480 40,805 1,112 -906 41,011 206

 FTE 283 280 0 0 280 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[628] [628] 

 FTE -[1] [1] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$628,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$278,000 in the 

Wildlife and Fisheries Management Activity, which includes an increase of +$628,000 to bring 

these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s Budget. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

The Wildlife and Fisheries Management activity maintains and restores fish and wildlife and 

their habitats by conserving and monitoring habitat conditions, conducting inventories of fish and 

wildlife resources, and developing cooperative management plans, while providing for 

environmentally responsible recreation and commercial uses. Funding for this program 

supports the staff that develops program policy and projects at all levels within the BLM. 

Management actions emphasize on-the ground and in-the-water actions that measurably 

increase the health 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 
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systems managed by BLM, with the goal of providing suitable conditions for biological 

communities to flourish. 

The BLM manages the largest amount and the greatest diversity of wildlife habitat of any 

Federal agency. No other Federal agency manages as many different types of wildlife and 

aquatic habitats, or as many different species as the BLM. The BLM’s management 

responsibilities encompass a large percentage of America’s western landscapes, including 

major portions of all of the American desert ecosystems, which include the sagebrush biome, 

and portions of the Colorado Plateau. The BLM is also responsible for managing 15 million 

acres of short and mid-grass prairies, and nearly 55 million acres of forest and woodland 

habitats. In addition, the BLM manages more inland fish habitat than any other State or Federal 

agency, including 155,000 miles of fishable streams, and over 4 million acres of lakes and 

reservoirs. Because of their isolation, BLM lands include many of America’s rarest habitats, 

which support many rare plant and animal communities. 

This Activity funds fish and wildlife inventories, which are vital to good planning and sound 

resource decisions, habitat and population monitoring, habitat restoration and a large variety of 

conservation partnerships with State fish and wildlife agencies, commercial industries and 

conservation groups. Funding in this activity, in combination with the BLM’s Challenge Cost 

Share Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports hundreds of fish and 

wildlife-related projects each year. These collaborative projects play a vital role in implementing 

conservation and management plans that benefit fish and wildlife resources on BLM 

administered lands. Fish and wildlife resources that benefit from these collaborative projects 

include many at-risk species such as the Bonneville and Yellowstone cutthroat trout, Pacific 

salmon and steelhead trout, sage-grouse, prairie dogs, and lesser prairie chickens. 

BLM’s Fish and Wildlife Management 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 regarding environmental laws and 

regulations is critical to BLM’s ability to effectively manage commercial uses on public lands 

while minimizing environmental damage to resources. 
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Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries Management 

Subactivity: Wildlife Management 

Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries 

Subactivity: Wildlife Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 28,166 28,387 +749 -789 28,347 -40

FTE 192 190 0 0 190 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Wildlife Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -37 

 • Finance & Business -4 

 • Travel Reduction -73 

 • National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Pass-Through Reduction -675 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -789 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Wildlife Management program is $28,347,000 and 190 FTE, a 

program decrease of -$789,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$37,000) – The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$4,000) – The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its national Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$73,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Pass-Through Reduction (-$675,000) – This 

decrease reflects a reduction of funding that is provided to the National Fish and Wildlife 
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Foundation. NFWF is a well-established program, which is able to generate significant amounts 

of funding on its own. This will enable BLM to target funds to other priority areas. The reduction 

is pass-through funding; therefore, a program performance change funding table is not depicted. 

Program Overview 

The BLM’s Wildlife Management program is 

responsible for maintaining, restoring and conserving 

wildlife habitat in a manner consistent with BLM’s 

multiple-use mission and priorities. The 258 million 

acres managed by the BLM includes some of the 

Nation’s most ecologically diverse and important 

wildlife habitat. Over 3,000 species of wildlife occur 

on BLM lands, dispersed over geographically large 

and ecologically diverse areas. BLM-managed lands 

are vital to big game, upland game, waterfowl, 

shorebirds, songbirds, raptors and hundreds of 

species of non-game mammals, reptiles and 

amphibians. As such, wildlife on BLM lands is 

enjoyed by millions of Americans annually. In 

addition to the intrinsic value of wildlife, wildliferelated activities such as hunting or bird watching contribute hundreds of millions of dollars of 

economic benefits to local communities. 

Long-Term Vision – The long-term vision for the program is to successfully maintain and 

manage wildlife habitat to ensure self-sustaining populations and a natural abundance and 

diversity of wildlife, fish and plant resources on public lands. 

Means and Strategies – The Wildlife program supports the Bureau’s multiple-use mission by 

ensuring that management actions conform to regulatory requirements and achieve the wildlife 

goals and objectives stated in resource management plans. Additionally, a proactive and 

effective wildlife program often precludes the need to list species under the Endangered 

Species Act. Addressing sensitive species and habitats before they become a concern has 

been one of the hallmarks of this Wildlife program. 

Strategic Plan – The Wildlife 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 program also supports the Department’s strategic goal of 

managing resources to promote responsible use and a sustained economy. 

2008 Program Performance 

In fiscal year 2008, the Wildlife program will continue to support the mission-critical goals of the 

BLM’s priority programs while restoring, maintaining, and conserving wildlife resources. While 

the fundamental priorities of the program will not change from previous years, an increase in 

BLM manages sage grouse habitat. 
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certain workloads is expected. These workloads include: application of treatments, 

construction and maintenance of projects that benefit wildlife, and conservation actions that 

support wildlife. Monitoring workloads are expected to remain stable. 

In addition, the BLM will continue to work cooperatively with the National Fish and Wildlife 

Foundation (NFWF) to conserve wildlife resources on BLM land. These collaborative efforts 

continue to foster partnerships across the country. Over the past three years these efforts have 

funded an average of 92 projects each year. On average, each BLM dollar is matched with 2.75 

non-Federal dollars. The Foundation does not charge an administrative fee, so every dollar 

goes directly to the field. 

Summary of NFWF Program Information 

(Annual Average, 2003 – 2006) 

Average Number of Projects 92 

Total BLM Funds (Average) $3,000,000 

Total Partner Contributions (Average) $8,868,000 

Matching Ratio 2.75 

Average Number of Partners 70 

Average Contribution / partner $93,000 

Mean Partner Contribution $54,000 

Average Project Amount $34,000 

Mean Project Amount $25,000 

In recent years, the BLM focused on inventorying public lands to determine numbers and types 

of wildlife species, and the condition of their habitats. The BLM is now beginning to focus more 

effort toward improving those habitats and monitoring the results of habitat improvements. 
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Performance Overview Tables – Some specific changes in reporting of accomplishments will 

be implemented in fiscal year 2008. The Wildlife program will report accomplishments under 

nine workload measures. The Wildlife program has not previously reported workload 

accomplishments under two of these measures, “Inventory Shrub/Grassland Vegetation” and 

“Maintain Shrub, Grassland, Woodland Forest Projects”. Both measures are being added 

because work accomplished under each of them can be of great potential benefit to wildlife. 

Also, one workload measure will be removed, “Plan for Threatened and Endangered Species 

Recovery.” This measure will instead be listed under the Threatened and Endangered Species 

program, which directly supports this workload. 

Most variations in performance result from variations in the level of effort required to perform 

related tasks. For example, wildlife inventories are conducted at multiple scales such as broad, 

mid or local and, depending on the species or habitat can be quite variable in terms of how they 

are conducted. For instance, the effort required to conduct an aerial inventory such as for a big 

game inventory is much less intensive per acre than the effort required to conduct an inventory 

on foot for wildlife species that are more difficult to locate such as an amphibian or reptile 

inventory. However, the reportable units (acres) are the same despite the different level of effort 

that is required to perform each of these tasks. As a result, it is difficult to compare inventory 

efforts from State to State due to the variability of species, issues and priorities driving the need 

for an inventory in particular office. Resolving these discrepancies is particularly challenging 

within the Wildlife program, since over 3,000 species of wildlife occur on BLM lands, most of 

which are dispersed over geographically large and ecologically diverse areas. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) 

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife, Fisheries, Endangered Species, and Oregon and California 

Grant Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the 

Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management 

program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data 

collection and reporting processes for those measures. As a result of this recommendation, the BLM has 

made improvements which will help to show the progress being made to achieve Resource Protection 

goals. The improvements that the BLM has made include: 

- Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement, 

- Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data, 

- Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term 

outcome measures, 

- Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work done 

by integrated programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives, and 

- Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the “Resource Protection” mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and 

Field Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting 

performance targets. 
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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of 

conservation actions 

implemented from 

recovery plans for 

ESA-listed species. 

(Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 1,150 1,375 +20% 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, 

Western Oregon Wildlife Habitat Management 

Number of acres of 

habitat restored or 

enhanced that directly 

support ESA listed and 

Bureau sensitive 

species conservation 

or recovery. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 107,000 128,400 +20% 

Comment: 

This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer 

applies. Acres restored is based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. This measure 

includes an increase of $1,296,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative, which will result in an additional 216 

acres of habitat condition improvement in support of species conservation through reclamation of 

abandoned oil well pads and roads in New Mexico. 

Inventory 

Shrub/Grassland 

Vegetation 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

28,000 N/A 

Inventory Wildlife/Plant 

Habitat (acres). 3,678,781 4,656,856 9,010,008 9,490,879 7,000,000 6,104,256 6,000,000 -2% 

Apply Shrub/Grassland 

Vegetation Treatments 

(acres). 

150,825 165,657 84,026 73,857 135,827 106,902 136,000 +27% 

Construct Shrub, 

Grassland, Woodland, 

Forest Projects 

(number). 

158 174 195 201 200 131 200 +53% 

Maintain Shrub, 

Grassland, Woodland, 

Forest Projects 

(number). 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

target 

added in 

FY08 

1,500 N/A 

Implement Species 

Recovery/Conservation 

Actions (number). 

22 9 42 33 10 15 15 0% 
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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Monitor Terrestrial 

Habitat (acres). 7,208,487 10,490,093 13,125,343 12,552,630 10,000,000 10,065,332 10,000,000 -1% 

Monitor Species 

Populations (number). 2,184 2,992 2,564 2,821 2,400 2,520 2,500 -1% 

Monitor 

Shrub/Grassland 

Vegetation Treatments 

(acres). 

65,377 52,048 33,746 33,909 30,000 61,870 62,000 0% 

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: Wildlife and Fisheries Management 

Subactivity: Fisheries Management 

Activity: Wildlife and Fisheries 

Subactivity: Fisheries Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 12,314 12,418 +363 -117 12,664 +246

FTE 91 90 0 0 90 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Fisheries Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -10 

 • Travel Reduction -32 

 • National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Pass-Through Reduction -75 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -117 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Fisheries Management program is $12,664,000 and 90 FTE, a 

program decrease of -$117,000 from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$10,000) – The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$32,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Pass-Through Reduction (-$75,000) – This decrease 

reflects a reduction of funding that is provided to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 

(NFWF). NFWF is a well-established program, which is able to generate significant amount of 

funding on its own. This will enable BLM to target funds to other priority areas. The reduction is 

pass-through funding; therefore, a program performance change funding table is not depicted. 
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Program Overview

The Fisheries program is critical to the BLM’s mission goal of sustaining the health, diversity, 

and productivity of 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 to 

the land use process. Through the land use planning process, the BLM uses sound aquatic 

science to design balanced and effective management approaches, to protect unique fish 

habitats on BLM-managed public lands. The Fisheries program 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. Funding and in-service contributions of 

labor and equipment supplement the fisheries appropriation, primarily through the Challenge 

Cost Share program. 

This program supports portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and contributes to attainment 

of all other aspects of the Bureau’s multiple use mission. Protection of fisheries resources is a 

recognized component of the Bureau’s multiple use mission, with program goals and objectives 

being attained both directly and indirectly. Direct benefits are realized through fisheries 

program-directed inventory, assessment, planning, and project work specifically focused on 

restoring degraded habitats. In addition, fisheries staff participate in designing features of other 

program actions, such as the placement of oil and gas drilling platforms, or road location. 

Resource conflicts can be avoided through early coordination in the layout and design of these 

activities, and often result in reduced need for standard mitigation. 

Long-Term Vision – 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, on BLM-administered lands. 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. 

Means and Strategies – The Fisheries program uses cooperative conservation principles by 

engaging recreational users, private groups, local communities, government agencies, and 

other stakeholders 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. 

Strategic Plan – The Fisheries program supports the DOI Strategic Plan under the strategic 

theme of Resource Protection and the end outcome goal of Sustaining Biological Communities. 

For game fishes such as salmon, trout, bass, crappie, and a variety of cold and warm water 

fishes, the Fisheries program indirectly supports the end outcome goal of Providing Quality 

Recreational Experiences. 
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2008 Program Performance 

In fiscal year 2008, the Fisheries program will continue to support the mission-critical goals of 

the BLM’s priority programs while restoring, maintaining, and conserving aquatic-dependent 

resources. While the fundamental operating structure of the program will not change from 

previous years, partnership resources available to the program have expanded under the 

President’s Cooperative Conservation Initiative. Specifically, the National Fish Habitat Action 

Plan (NFHAP), recently approved by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), has 

galvanized Federal and State agencies, tribes, industry, and sport and conservation groups to 

work together to establish mutually beneficial goals in fish habitat management. Partnerships 

institutionalized by this agreement focus on management of desert fishes, western native trout, 

and fish passage improvements. Although partnerships have been important in successful 

implementation of the Bureau’s program in the past, the NFHAP increases visibility and brings 

additional non-Federal funds to the program. 

Performance Overview Tables – Trends in workload outputs for this program have historically 

been somewhat variable. The attached table includes our best estimates of 2007 actual 

accomplishments, which will drive new fiscal year 2008 workload goals. Decreases in the first 

workload measure, titled “apply lake/wetland treatments,” are offset by increases in the two 

measures that follow it. One of the many reasons for such shifts is as follows: historically, 

Alaska has focused on lake treatments as a program priority. This priority has necessarily 

shifted, because more funds are now required to ensure that Alaska meets its responsibilities 

under subsistence management.

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) 

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife, Fisheries, Endangered Species, and Oregon and California 

Grant Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the 

Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management 

program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data 

collection and reporting processes for those measures. As a result of this recommendation, the BLM has 

made improvements which will help to show the progress being made to achieve Resource Protection 

goals. The improvements that the BLM has made include: 

- Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement, 

- Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data, 

- Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term 

outcome measures, 

- Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work done 

by integrated programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives, and 

- Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the “Resource Protection” mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and 

Field Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting 

performance targets. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 96 

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

 Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of conservation 

actions implemented from 

recovery plans for ESAlisted species. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 1,150 1,375 +20% 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, 

Western Oregon Wildlife Habitat Management 

Number of 

(stream/shoreline) miles 

of habitat restored or 

enhanced that directly 

support ESA listed and 

Bureau sensitive species 

conservation or recovery. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 107,000 128,400 +20% 

Comment: 

This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer 

applies. Miles of habitat restored is based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. 

The 2008 Plan number includes an increase of $1,390 million for the Healthy Lands Initiative which will 

result in riparian treatments on 252 miles. 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, 

Western Oregon Wildlife Habitat Management 

Number of acres of 

habitat restored or 

enhanced that directly 

support ESA listed and 

Bureau sensitive species 

conservation or recovery. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 107,000 128,400 +20% 

Comment: 

This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer 

applies. Acres restored is based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. This 

measure includes an increase of $1,296,000 for the Healthy Lands Initiative, which will result in an 

additional 216 acres of habitat condition improvement in support of species conservation through 

reclamation of abandoned oil well pads and roads in New Mexico. 

Percent of DOI 

stream/shoreline miles 

that have achieved 

desired condition (PFC). 

(SP/PART) 

91% 

126,821/ 

140,096 

90% 

128,329/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,965/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,829/ 

143290 

90% 

129,165/ 

143,209 

90% 

129,329/ 

143,290 

91% 

129,829/ 

143,290 

+1% 

Comment: New inventory created a change in the denominator in 2006. 

Apply Lake/Wetland 

Treatments (acres). 2,240 3,347 1,115 1,142 1,429 1,429 1,429 0% 

Apply Stream/Riparian 

Treatments (miles). 124 164 147 159 119 119 119 0% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 97 

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

 Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Construct 

Lake/Wetland/Stream/ 

Riparian Projects 

(number). 

72 59 89 91 100 100 100 0% 

Maintain 

Lake/Wetland/Stream/ 

Riparian Projects 

(number). 

117 451 221 250 140 140 140 0% 

Implement Species 

Recovery/Conservation 

Actions (number). 

23 11 26 25 16 16 16 0% 

Monitor Stream/Riparian 

Habitat (miles). 1,737 1,362 1,496 1,498 1,395 1,395 1,395 0% 

Monitor Species 

Populations (number). 329 437 424 460 441 441 441 0% 

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) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Threatened & 

Endangered 

Species $ 21,254 21,435 +632 -73 21,994 +559

 FTE 165 163 0 0 163 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[294] [294] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$294,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 programmed 

fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and implementing the 

program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of +$294,000 to the Threatened and Endangered 

Species Management activity to bring the program from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 

2007 President’s Budget. 

Activity: Threatened and Endangered Species Management 

Subactivity: Threatened and Endangered Species Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 21,254 21,435 +632 -73 21,994 +559

FTE 165 163 0 0 163 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Threatened & Endangered Species Mgmt 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -20 

 • Finance & Business -3 

 • Travel Reduction -50 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -73 0
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 100 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Threatened and Endangered Species Management program is 

$21,994,000 and 163 FTE, a program decrease of -$73,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 

President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$20,000) – The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$3,000) – The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its national Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The BLM will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$50,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a BLM-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview

The Threatened and Endangered Species program works to ensure protection and conservation 

of federally listed species, while accommodating other resource use activities such as timber 

harvest, energy development, recreation and grazing. The program also provides support for 

conservation of non-listed, rare plant species as designated by the BLM (conservation of all 

non-listed fish and wildlife species is funded through the wildlife and fisheries programs). The 

other primary components of the threatened and endangered species program are to maintain 

functioning ecosystems and to restore habitat for listed and special status species. 

Approximately 300 listed species have been found to occur on lands administered by the BLM. 

The BLM uses a multi-phased approach to successfully achieve recovery of listed species. 

First, the BLM inventories its lands to determine species presence or absence. Where species 

are present, the BLM becomes actively engaged in planning for the recovery of the species by 

assigning field biologists and managers to participate in the recovery planning process. 

Subsequent to recovery planning, the BLM actively engages in activities designed to effect 

species recovery across its lands. Important recovery actions include monitoring of populations, 

managing treatments to restore or maintain suitable habitat conditions, conducting research to 

understand threats to species survival, and participating in efforts to establish new populations. 

Program funding focuses on species conservation and recovery, and supports the staff that 

develops program policy and projects at all levels within the organization. 
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Another significant activity pertaining to endangered species management on BLM lands is 

consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. The BLM must consult with either 

the US Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service whenever it 

determines that an action it authorizes funds or carries out may affect a listed species. BLM 

policy provides that costs associated with such consultations are to be paid by the benefiting 

program, rather than with threatened and endangered species program funds. 

Long-Term Vision – The long-term goal of the program is to achieve species recovery, so that 

protection under the Endangered Species Act is no longer needed. As species recovery 

objectives are met, restrictions on uses of BLM lands can be removed. Another goal of this 

program is to support conservation of certain rare plant species, as designated by the BLM, so 

that future listings of these species can be prevented. 

Means and Strategies – The BLM focuses its efforts on species for which BLM lands provide 

significant habitat. However, due to complex land ownership patterns, successful conservation 

for the majority of listed species found on the BLM’s lands requires involvement of other 

stakeholders. In recent years, nearly 70% of agency expenditures have been directed toward 

fish and avian species. 

Strategic Plan – The BLM’s Threatened and Endangered Species program directly supports 

the Department’s strategic goal to protect the Nation’s natural resources by sustaining biological 

communities on BLM-managed public lands. The Threatened and Endangered Species 

program also supports the Department’s strategic goal to manage resources to promote 

responsible use and a sustained economy through the development and implementation of 

recovery plans. 

Species Recovery 

As recently as the 1980’s, the total 

California Condor population was limited 

to a handful of captive individuals. 

Reintroduction of this species in BLM’s 

Vermillion Cliffs National Monument has 

provided a second population center for 

the species which has dramatically 

increased its chance for survival and 

recovery in the wild. The first successful 

nesting of the species outside of the State 

of California in many decades was 

recorded in Arizona in 2003. By 2006, the 

population of condors in Arizona had 

expanded to 61. BLM has successfully 

partnered with a host of nonGovernmental organizations, Federal and 

State agencies, and private individuals to 

implement this recovery program. 

The California condor 

(Chris Parish: The Peregrine Fund)
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Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) 

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife, Fisheries, Endangered Species, and Oregon and California 

Grant Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the 

Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management 

program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data 

collection and reporting processes for those measures. As a result of this recommendation, the BLM has 

made improvements which will help to show the progress being made to achieve Resource Protection 

goals. The improvements that the BLM has made include: 

- Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement, 

- Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data, 

- Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term 

outcome measures, 

- Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work done 

by integrated programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives, and 

- Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the “Resource Protection” mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and 

Field Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting 

performance targets. 

As a result of the PART review, BLM established three new performance measures for the threatened 

and endangered species program. 
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2008 Program Performance 

The three key elements of the Threatened and Endangered Species program are: recovery 

planning, population monitoring and recovery plan implementation. Certain BLM workload 

measures are aligned with each of these major areas of program emphasis. An analysis of 

trends in program accomplishments has documented steady annual increases in 

accomplishments related to most workload measures during recent years. Program 

performance in 2008 is expected to mirror the trend of increased accomplishments that has 

been documented in recent years. 

In addition, a new performance measure has been added for fiscal year 2007 and beyond. This 

measure will track the population status of high priority listed (and non-listed) species. In fiscal 

year 2007, BLM State offices will be required to identify those species of greatest management 

concern. This determination will encourage State offices to strategically focus resources on 

those species with greatest impact on the BLM’s mission, in lieu of allocating funds among more 

than 300 listed and 1,100 BLM sensitive species found on agency lands.

Rare Plant Conservation 

In 2006, the Center for Plant 

Conservation, a consortium of 34 

botanical gardens across the 

U.S. collected seed from 14 

Federally listed and BLM 

sensitive native plants from oil 

shale areas in Colorado, Utah 

and New Mexico. The species 

will be protected in long-term 

storage in USDA’s National 

Center for Genetic Resources 

Preservation and will be 

available for potential reintroductions or restoration 

needs in the future. 

A Chicago Botanical Garden intern collecting Amosonia 

tharpii in New Mexico. 

Performance Overview Tables – For fiscal year 2008, the following Performance Tables 

reflect substantial increases for most workload measures. These increases are the result of two 

factors. First, the targets more accurately represent past performance than the targets 

established for fiscal year 2007. The second factor is that these targets reflect a re-prioritization 

of activities within the threatened and endangered species program, due to feedback received 

from the PART review. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 104 

THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of conservation 

actions implemented from 

recovery plans for ESAlisted species. (Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 1150 1375 +20% 

Contributing Programs: Soil, Water, and Air Management, Forestry Management, Riparian Management, Challenge Cost 

Share, Oregon and California Grant Lands 

Number of 

(stream/shoreline) miles 

of habitat restored or 

enhanced that directly 

support ESA listed and 

Bureau sensitive species 

conservation or recovery. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 150 180 +20% 

Comment: This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer 

applies. Miles of habitat restored is based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, 

Western Oregon Wildlife Habitat Management 

Number of acres of 

habitat restored or 

enhanced that directly 

support ESA listed and 

Bureau sensitive species 

conservation or recovery. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 107,000 128,400 +20% 

Comment: 

This measure has been modified as a result of program assessment in 2006. Historical data no longer 

applies. Acres restored is based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. This 

measure includes an increase of $1,296,000 million for the Healthy Lands Initiative, which will result in 

an additional 216 acres of habitat condition improvement in support of species conservation through 

reclamation of abandoned oil well pads and roads in New Mexico. 

Inventory Wildlife/Plant 

Habitat (acres).* 23,785,859 4,122,141 4,805,683 4,601,175 2,535,000 2,569,059 0 -100% 

Prepare T&E Species 

Recovery Plans (number). 19 30 29 27 18 30 30 0% 

Apply Shrub/Grassland 

Vegetation Treatments 

(acres). 

2,979 13,734 40,959 38,198 4,500 8,234 14,000 +70% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 105 

THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Implement Species 

Recovery/Conservation 

Actions (number). 

908 853 1,650 1,706 824 1,200 1,350 +12% 

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat 

(acres). 4,112,108 4,038,203 2,597,617 2,623,994 2,500,000 2,869,625 2,500,000 -13% 

Monitor Species 

Populations (number). 5,811 4,638 4,698 4,942 2,700 3,619 4,000 +11% 

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. 

***Results for the T&E program are based on actual projects planned which will vary between years. In 2008 the program is placing 

a higher priority on implementing vegetation treatments and monitoring species populations, which will result in less monitoring of 

terrestrial habitat and no new wildlife/plant habitat inventory. 
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Activity: Recreation Management 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Wilderness Mgt $ 16,559 16,215 +534 -44 16,705 +490

 FTE 142 139 0 0 139 0

 Recreation Resource 

Mgt $ 48,572 47,550 +1,486 -423 48,613 +1,063

 FTE 416 412 0 0 412 0

Total Activity $ 65,131 63,765 2,020 -467 65,318 1,553

 FTE 558 551 0 0 551 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [995] -[995] 

 FTE [1] -[1] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$995,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$1,462,000 in the 

Land Resources activity, which includes a decrease of -$995,000 to bring these programs from 

the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s budget. 

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 108 

Areas that Promote Public Land Recreation Resource Opportunities 

17 National Conservation Areas 13,998,895 acres

AK - Steese 1,208,624 acres 

 -White Mountain National 

 Recreation Area 998,702 acres

AZ - Gila Box Riparian 22,905 acres 

 - Las Cienegas 41,972 acres 

 - San Pedro Riparian 56,400 acres 

CA - California Desert 10,671,080 acres 

 -Headwaters Forest Reserve 7,472 acres 

 - King Range 58,151 acres 

CO - Colorado Canyons 122,300 acres 

 - Gunnison Gorge 62,844 acres 

ID - Snake River Birds of Prey 484,034 acres 

NV - Black Rock Desert High Rock 

 Canyon Emigrant Trail 799,165 acres 

 - Red Rock Canyon 198,065 acres 

 - Sloan Canyon 48,438 acres 

NM - El Malpais 227,100 acres 

OR -Steens Mountain Cooperative 

 Management & Protective Area 428,156 acres 

 -Yaquina Head Outstanding 

 Natural Area 100 acres 

15 National Monuments 4,807,997 acres

AZ - Agua Fria 71,100 acres 

 - Grand Canyon-Parashant 808,724 acres 

 - Ironwood Forest 129,022 acres 

 - Sonoran Desert 486,603 acres 

 - Vermilion Cliffs 279,568 acres 

CA - California Coastal: 

883 acres along 840 miles of coastline 

 - Carrizo Plain 204,107 acres 

 - Santa Rosa and San Jacinto 86,400 acres 

CO - Canyons of the Ancients 163,892 acres 

ID - Craters of the Moon 274,800 acres 

MT - Pompeys Pillar 51 acres 

 - Upper Missouri River Breaks 374,976 acres 

NM - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks 4,124 acres 

OR - Cascade-Siskiyou 52,947 acres 

UT - Grand Staircase-Escalante 1,870,800 acres 

183 Wilderness Areas 7,434,767 acres

604 Wilderness Study Areas 14,089,145 acres 

38 Wild and Scenic Rivers 2,052 miles

 256,656 acres (20% of the national system) 

10 National Historic Trails 4,959 miles 

 (85% of the national system) 

California 1,391 miles 

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro 60 miles 

Iditarod 418 miles 

Lewis and Clark 369 miles 

Mormon Pioneer 213 miles 

Nez Perce 70 miles 

Oregon 656 miles 

Pony Express 697 miles 

San Juan Bautista De Anza 116 miles 

Old Spanish 887 miles 

3 National Scenic Trails 610 miles

Continental Divide &

Potomac Heritage 377 miles 

Pacific Crest 233 miles 

 Other Congressional Designations 

1 National Recreation Area:

White Mountain, AK 998,702 acres 

1 Special Management Area: 

 Lake Todatonten, AK 37,459 acres 

1 Headwaters Forest Reserve, CA. 7,472cres 

1 Steens Mountain Cooperative 

 Management and Protection Area 

(Includes Donner and Blitzen Red 

 Band Trout Reserve), OR 428,156 acres 

1 National Outstanding Natural 

 Area, Yaquina Head, OR 100 acres 

Other Recreation Opportunities

 916 Areas of Critical Environmental Concern 

 12,946,979 acres 

 45 National Natural Landmarks 417,429 acres 

 164 Research Natural Areas 323,350 acres 

 55 National Back Country Byways 2,952 miles 

 31 National Recreation Trails 460 miles 

 375 Special Recreation Management Areas 

 263 National Register of Historic Places Sites 

 4,177 contributing properties 

 22 National Historic Landmarks 

 5 World Heritage Sites in Chacoan Outliers, NM 

 3 Biosphere Reserves in the California Desert 

 2 Globally Important Bird Areas 56,500 acres 

 897 Recorded Caves and Cave Resource Systems 

3,496 Recreation Sites (380 are fee sites) 

 510 Campgrounds 

 47 Recreation Cabins 

 421 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
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

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Activity: Recreation Management 

Subactivity: Wilderness Management 

Activity: Recreation 

Subactivity: Wilderness Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 16,559 16,215 +534 -44 16,705 +490

FTE 142 139 0 0 139 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Wilderness Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -5 

 • Travel Reduction -39 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -44 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes

The 2008 budget request for the Wilderness Management program is $16,705,000 and 139 

FTE, a program change of -$44,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Travel Reduction (-$39,000) - In 2008, the BLM 

will make increasing use of video-conferencing to 

reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of 

necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a bureauwide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and 

Publishing Services (-$5,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized 

services, and is proposing a total reduction of $1.0 

million for anticipated savings through streamlining 

library and publishing services. 

Program Overview 

Program Components - A component of BLM’s 

National Landscape Conservation System, the Wilderness program protects 7.7 million acres of 

congressionally designated Wilderness Areas and almost 13.8 million acres of Wilderness 

The National Landscape 

 Conservation System

The National Landscape Conservation 

System represents part of the BLM's 

conservation component. The 

Conservation System is composed of 

National Conservation Areas, National 

Monuments, Wild and Scenic Rivers, 

National Historic and Scenic Trails, and 

other special areas. Of the NLCS’s 26 

million total acres, 21.5 million are 

designated Wilderness or WSAs. More 

information on the NLCS can be found 

behind the Crosscutting Programs tab. 
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Study Areas (WSAs). These 190 Wilderness 

Areas and almost 600 WSAs are located 

throughout the Western States and Alaska. 

The 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 

stunning places. These areas offer dispersed 

recreation opportunities, livestock forage, 

diverse habitat for wildlife, clean air and water, 

and other benefits. 

The Wilderness program works to maintain the 

wilderness character of the BLM’s Wilderness 

Areas and WSAs. The bulk of the program’s 

budget is labor devoted to monitoring the 

combined total of 21.5 million acres of 

Wilderness and WSAs. In this context, “monitoring” entails surveillance of Wilderness and 

WSAs using a variety of methods to identify areas of concern such as noxious weed 

infestations, trespass activities, and the effects of non-commercial recreational permitting. The 

program also allocates funds toward restoring damaged areas that are identified through 

monitoring. Other major uses of program funds 

include providing visitor services (such as installing 

signs at Wilderness boundaries) and offering 

support for the agency’s land use plans. 

Means and Strategies - The Wilderness program 

uses a variety of means to conduct this work. 

States with significant Wilderness Area acreage 

and WSA acreage make use of volunteers to assist 

with monitoring these areas. Partnerships with 

various groups and communities enable more 

effective management of Wilderness Areas while 

raising the profile of the BLM in a positive way. 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. Lastly, the 

use of innovative management practices, such as 

the use of aerial photography, help the BLM 

maximize the effectiveness of appropriated funds to 

manage these areas. 

Managing the wilderness resource generally 

involves a number of distinct activities that change 

over time. For the first three years after a 

Wilderness Area is designated, the BLM maps the Wilderness boundary, posts signs along the 

Use of Cost and Performance Information

 in the 

Wilderness Management Program 

The Wilderness program focuses on monitoring 

Wilderness Areas and WSAs. Part of this work 

involves constructing shrub, grass, pinyonjuniper, and forest projects in an effort to 

maintain wilderness character in these areas. 

In Arizona, costs for work in this program 

element (JB) largely consist of installing vehicle 

barriers to prevent unauthorized vehicle 

intrusions in Wilderness Areas that occupy 

shrub, grass, and/or pinyon-juniper ecosystems. 

Through the use of BLM’s ABC/M system, BLM 

staff noted that after initial high start-up costs to 

prepare and supervise the volunteers 

conducting the work, the costs have declined in 

recent fiscal years. These costs will continue to 

lower if BLM can retain the same volunteers to 

perform this work; such continuity avoids the 

agency having to repeat training year after year. 

The Wilderness program will then shift those 

cost savings that will be available in outyears 

toward managing newly designated Wilderness 

Areas in other States. 

Definitions of Wilderness and 

Wilderness Study Area 

A Wilderness, as defined by the Wilderness Act of 

1964, is an area of undeveloped Federal land that 

has a high degree of naturalness, outstanding 

opportunities for solitude or primitive and unconfined 

recreation, and may also contain other supplemental 

values. Congress has formally designed these 

areas as Wilderness. 

A Wilderness Study Area is a roadless area or 

island that the BLM has inventoried and found to 

have wilderness characteristics, as described in 

Section 603 of FLPMA. These areas have not been 

designated as Wilderness by Congress but BLM 

manages them to protect their wilderness 

characteristics until Congress either designates 

them as Wilderness or decides to release them for 

non-Wilderness uses. 
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boundary, and provides visitor services, such as maps and other public information. 

Subsequent management involves acquiring in-holdings using private donations, restoring 

Wilderness character where needed, engaging in land use planning, monitoring Wilderness 

Areas and WSAs, and implementing Wilderness Management Plans. 

Long-Term Vision -The short- and longterm goal of the Wilderness program is to 

maintain and enhance BLM’s Wilderness 

Areas and WSAs. 

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, 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.

The Wilderness program supports the 

Department’s Resource Protection 

mission goal 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. 

2008 Program Performance 

In fiscal year 2008, the Wilderness program will continue to manage the BLM’s Wilderness 

Areas and WSAs, and continue to support land use planning by reviewing plans and identifying 

wilderness characteristics. 

The program’s main performance measure assesses how many of the BLM’s acres of 

Wilderness Areas achieve wilderness character objectives as set forth in the Wilderness Act. 

The agency will continue to evaluate these acres on a regular basis to determine what 

percentages achieve wilderness character objectives. For 2008, BLM has set a target that 84 

percent of its acres of Wilderness Areas will meet wilderness character objectives. This figure 

maintains the same level of performance achieved in 2006 and planned for 2007. 

Steens Mountain Range Rider works to support 

volunteer activities, wilderness monitoring, and other 

activities in the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area. 
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The number of acres that achieve this performance measure will vary from year to year for 

several reasons. 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. Furthermore, the performance measure’s 

denominator − the total number of acres that the BLM manages − will change again in fiscal 

year 2007, as 107,135 acres of Wilderness in California were designated on October 17, 2006, 

and 297,939 acres in Nevada were designated on December 20, 2006. Beyond fiscal year 

2007, it is expected that the denominator will continue to change as Congress designates new 

Wilderness Areas or makes changes to existing Wildernesses. 

MANAGING DESIGNATED WILDERNESS AREAS 

Wilderness program staff will continue to manage Wilderness and WSAs to protect these areas’ 

wilderness character. Specifically, the Wilderness program will monitor 18.5 million acres of 

Wilderness Areas and WSAs, which is the same number of acres planned for in the 2007 

President’s budget. 

The BLM will continue to monitor Wilderness Areas to reduce or eliminate unauthorized vehicle 

use and identify where new vehicle barriers are needed. Each year BLM reviews hundreds of 

proposed activities within Wilderness Areas to ensure that these activities comply 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 activities within Wilderness Areas. 

Volunteers Remove 

Barbed Wire in Oregon’s Steens 

Mountain Wilderness 

 During 2006, the BLM continued to remove 

dangerous and unneeded barbed wire 

fencing from the Steens Mountain 

Wilderness Area in southeastern Oregon. 

Volunteer work parties — supported by 

BLM staff and a string of pack animals — 

have disassembled over 25 miles of barbed 

wire fencing and posts to date. During 

fiscal year 2006 alone, more than 2,400 

volunteer hours resulted in $44,000 worth 

of labor directed to the rolling up of 13 miles 

of unneeded barbed wire fencing from 

within the Steens Mountain Wilderness 

Area. Volunteers removing unneeded barbed wire fencing in 

the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 113 

MANAGING WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS 

During 2008, the BLM will continue to monitor WSAs to ensure that their wilderness character is 

not impaired. Specifically, the BLM will evaluate new proposals for authorized uses within 

WSAs to determine whether such activities meet the “non-impairment standard” established by 

FLPMA. In addition, the BLM will continue to conduct site visits to WSAs to check for the 

presence of unauthorized uses. Where the BLM discovers evidence of such uses, such as offhighway vehicle tracks not on an existing route in a WSA, the agency will restore the site. 

LAND USE PLANNING ACTIVITIES 

In 2008, the Wilderness program will continue to provide information on the wilderness resource 

to support BLM’s land use planning efforts. BLM Wilderness staff will review land use plans to 

evaluate how wilderness characteristics are considered. They will also participate in 

interdisciplinary teams that review various proposed activities in the multiple-use context. 

Success in Restoration of WSAs in Idaho 

In southwestern Idaho, two years of work culminated recently in the successful 

restoration of illegally established ways in Little Jacks and Big Jacks WSAs. These 

projects have received broad support from a variety of local agencies and 

governments, including the Shoshone Paiute Tribes. In addition to the physical closure 

and rehabilitation of routes, project funding paid for signs that helped raise general 

public awareness of the benefits that route closures in WSAs can have for wildlife, 

vegetation, solitude, naturalness, and hunting success. Changing the signs’ emphasis 

from regulatory warnings to messages that stress how public behavior can help or harm 

natural resources gives the public a greater sense of responsibility for and connection 

to the values found on their public lands. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 114 

WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Pres 

Bud to 

2008 

Percent of 

acres of 

designated 

wilderness 

achieving 

wilderness 

character 

objectives as 

specified by 

statute. (SP) 

86% 

5,543,585/ 

6,471,851 

92% 

6,626,839/ 

7,240,063 

85% 

6,154,157/ 

7,240,185 

84% 

6,132,494/ 

7,332,108 

85% 

6,163,657/ 

7,251,361 

85% 

6,319,552/ 

7,434,767 

84% 

6,245,205/ 

7,434,767 

-1% 

Comments: 

The total acreage for Wilderness Areas changed in 2005 and 2006 when Congress designated additional 

Wilderness Areas. At the time that these new wilderness acres were designated, some were reported as already 

being below the target for wilderness character objectives. In addition, large wildfires during 2006 in several 

existing Wilderness Areas further reduced wilderness character. In combination, these two factors brought down 

the overall percentage nationwide of wilderness acres achieving wilderness character objectives. 

Prepare 

Wilderness / 

WSR/NSHT/ 

Cultural 

Activity Plans 

(number). 

0 4 9 1 9 9 9 0% 

Process and 

Manage Non 

Commercial 

Special 

Recreation 

Permits 

(number). 

6,922 6,452 4,900 5,340 5,000 4,700 4,800 2% 

Monitor 

Wilderness 

and 

Wilderness 

Study Areas 

(acres). 

19,839,913 18,997,104 18,950,000 19,231,964 18,500,000 18,500,000 18,500,000 0% 

Inventory for 

Presence of 

Invasive 

Plants and/or 

Noxious 

Weeds 

(acres). 

2,800 613,728 92,234 85,999 125,000 115,000 115,000 0% 

Comment: Processing special recreation permits (FH) depends on consumer demand, so this figure will change each year as 

demand fluctuates. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 115 

Activity: Recreation Management 

Subactivity: Recreation Resource Management 

Activity: Recreation 

Subactivity: Recreation Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 48,572 47,550 +1,486 -423 48,613 +1,063

FTE 416 412 0 0 412 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Recreation Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -37 

 • Finance & Business -6 

 • Travel Reduction -161 

 • Program Decrease -219 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -423 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget for the Recreation Resource Management Program is $48,620,000, and 412 

FTE, a program change of -$416,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 level. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$37,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services: (-$6,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction: (-$161,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Decrease (-$219,000/0) FTE) 

The program decrease will result in the deferment of approximately six new travel management 

plan starts and a delay in the implementation of four or five ongoing plans, affecting a very 
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limited number of plans in each of BLM’s western states. Reductions will be in the inventory, 

evaluation and designation of routes and the management and monitoring of use in lower OHV 

use or non-NLCS areas. By targeting the reduction to the number of new plan projects starts as 

well as plan implantation in lower priority areas, the BLM will be allowed to more effectively 

manage high priority, ongoing projects.

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Inventory of 

Recreation 

Resources 

(acres) 

11,402,950 7,674,125 21,107,196 7,500,000 7,500,000 6,500,000 -1,000,000 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

$1,938,501 $1,304,601 $3,588,223 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,105,000 -$170,000 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole dollars) 

$.17 $.17 $.17 $.17 $.17 $.17 $.17 0 

Assess Linear 

Resources 26,158 22,534 20,613 15,000 15,000 14,500 -500 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

$3,295,908 $2,839,284 $2,597,238 $1,890,000 $1,890,000 $1,827,000 -$63,000 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole dollars) 

$126 $126 $126 $126 $126 $126 $126 0 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) 

use averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of

prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the 

proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program 

change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent 

outyear. 

Program Overview 

Program Components - The Recreation and Visitor Services Program is a broad and complex 

program encompassing over a dozen programs 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; 
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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. Since 2001, the number of 

visitors to both designated recreation sites 

and dispersed recreation areas has 

increased by over 4 million going from 

approximately 52 million in 2001 to 56 

million in 2005. 

The priorities for Recreation Resource Management program include: 

• Improving dispersed recreation opportunities, including implementing off-highway vehicle 

(OHV) use designations through land-use and travel management planning, 

• Implementing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, 

• Sustaining the diversity and health of regional economies, 

• conduct visitor surveys to assess performance and service delivery to enhance 

relationships with visitors and customers 

• Maintaining collaborative partnerships 

• Providing interpretation, visitor information, stewardship education and associated services. 

Means and Strategies - The program performs these activities through: 

• Conducting baseline inventories, 

• Preparing comprehensive travel management plans, 

• Improving signing and developing travel maps, 

• Enhancing visitor health and safety, 

• Monitoring visitor and vehicular use, 

• Issuing recreation use permits for commercial, competitive, organized and individual uses 

within specially designated areas, and 

• Conducting recreation facility condition, accessibility, and fair market return assessments. 

Long Term Vision - The Recreation Resource Management program is critical to BLM mission 

and meeting increasing expectations of the visiting public and communities. The BLM’s longterm vision emphasizes: 

• Providing Opportunities for Dispersed Recreation 

• Sustaining the Diversity and Health of Regional Economies 

• Implementing Comprehensive Travel Management 

• Maintaining the character of the landscape 

• Supporting Energy Policy Act implementation 

Off-road recreation at Little Sahara, Utah. Growing 

demands for open spaces by over 56 million visitors in 

2005.
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• Ensuring public health, safety and accessibility 

• Managing for benefits and promoting sound business practices

• Developing a fair, equitable and accountable fee program 

• Creating partnerships, leveraging resources and promoting stewardship 

• Monitoring recreation use and resource condition 

Critical Factors - The recreation program’s ability to achieve outcomes is directly affected by 

external factors including economic conditions and other program dependencies. These 

include weather conditions such as the direct impacts from prolonged drought, wildland fires, 

availability of commercial services (outfitters and guides), and community services (food and 

lodging). Economic conditions directly impact the number of visitors or the types of recreation 

opportunities in which they participate. For example, gasoline price increases often lead to 

short-term visitor use decreases. The BLM’s recreation program is dependent upon and must 

coordinate with other programs internal to the BLM, including the National Landscape 

Conservation System, Resource Protection and Law Enforcement, Information and 

Communication, Transportation and Facilities Maintenance, and Challenge Cost Share. 

Strategic Plan – Recreation is one of the Department’s four primary mission areas in the 

Department’s Strategic Plan in meeting public demand for outdoor recreation, supporting 

communities, diversifying healthy economies and improving the quality of life for millions of 

Americans. BLM support is key to this mission and in achieving the Department’s goals in 

providing opportunities to the public for environmentally-responsible recreation. The BLM 

continues to implement its five-year national recreation and visitor services strategy. 

2008 Program Performance 

The focus of the Recreation Resource Management Program for 2008 will be to:

• Continue to implement a strategy to support the Energy Policy Act; 

• Increase travel and transportation management planning, including implementing offhighway vehicle use designations; and, 

• Implement the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act through the issuance of 

recreation permits and collection of fees. 

• Improve visitor information, interpretation and 

stewardship education through development of 

partnerships and websites. 

Fiscal year 2008 funds would be used for improving 

dispersed recreation opportunities on public lands 

in accordance with land use plan decisions, 

Congressional Acts and Executive Orders as 

follows: 

• Travel Management Planning - The BLM 

plans to initiate development and/or complete 

travel management plans. Priority will be given 

to the preparation of Travel Management Plans 

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. 

Fiscal Year 2008 CCS program funding will 

target OHV and travel management to 

foster and sustain partnerships for OHV 

management projects. By working with 

interested organizations in collaborative 

partnerships, BLM can leverage its funding 

at more than a three or four to one ratio. 
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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. 

•

• Travel Management Plan Implementation - 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, mitigating 

impacts to natural and cultural resources. 

• Recreation Permits and Fee Implementation - In 2008, 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. 

• Enhancing Partnerships and 

Promoting 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. 

• Preparing Comprehensive Travel 

and Transportation Management – The BLM will prepare national policy guidance for 

3⁄4 conducting and improving consistency of comprehensive travel management 

planning, 

3⁄4 designating roads and trails within an interdisciplinary framework, 

3⁄4 implementing travel management decisions procedures including providing visitor 

services and information, 

3⁄4 implementing stewardship education programs and 

3⁄4 Increasing enforcement of these designations. 

Use of Performance and Cost Data in the 

Recreation Resource Management Program 

The number of BLM recreation permits issued for 

commercial, competitive, organized and individual 

recreation uses provides important recreation and 

tourism data for local, state governments and the 

BLM. Using this cost/revenue management data to 

allocate funding also allows the BLM to focus 

resources to address the demand for these recreation 

use authorizations. 

The BLM continues to analyze and compare revenues 

and costs for workload accomplishments among 

offices and states to increase productivity and shift 

resources from locations with lesser workloads to 

states that have higher public demand for recreation 

use authorizations. Continued focus on the use of 

funds for priority recreation work has enabled the BLM 

to serve a greater number of visitors and customers. 
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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 business-oriented, benefitsbased 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. 

• Conducting Customer/Visitor Service Satisfaction Surveys – This annual survey is used 

to measure the success in providing quality visitor services. 
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RECREATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of visitors 

satisfied with the 

quality of their 

experience (SP/PART) 

91% 91% 92% 97% 92% 94% 94% 0% 

Percent of recreation 

units with current 

management plan [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Maintenance: Number 

of square feet of 

buildings maintained in 

adequate condition, 

determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites. (Bureau 

Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

93% 

706,285/ 

761,903 

93% new 

measure 

Maintenance: Number 

of non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined 

by FCI<0.15, at 

recreation sites. 

(Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Infrastructure 

Improvement: Number 

of square feet of 

buildings constructed at 

recreation sites. 

(Bureau Measure) 

32,500 7,200 9,200 5,600 4,500 27,000 26,400 -2% 

Infrastructure 

Improvement: Number 

of non-building assets 

constructed at 

recreation sites. (i.e. 

roads, bridges, etc) 

(Bureau Measure) 

13 8 17 10 3 18 30 +67% 

Number of acres made 

available for recreation 

through management 

actions (Bur) 

260M 260M 260M 260M 260M 258M 258M 0% 

Number of trail and 

shoreline miles made 

available for recreation 

through management 

actions. (Bur) 

14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 0% 

Percent of priority 

recreation facilities that 

meet applicable 

accessibility standards 

[SP/PART] 

7% 

550/ 7700 

7% 

36/ 499 

10% 

51/ 512 

8% 

39/ 512 

7% 

36/ 512 

8% 

41/ 512 

8% 

43/ 512 0% 

Percent satisfaction 

among visitors served 

by facilitated programs 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 91% 91% 0% 
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RECREATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Overall condition of 

trails and campgrounds 

as determined by the 

Facilities Condition 

Index. (SP # 5) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Percent of visitors 

satisfied with services 

provided by 

commercial 

recreational operations. 

(SP)] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure TBD TBD new measure 

Percent of customers 

satisfied with the value 

for fee paid (SP) 

85% 

85/ 100 

85% 

85/ 100 

88% 

88/ 100 

83% 

83/ 100 

90% 

90/ 100 

90% 

90/ 100 

90% 

90/ 100 0% 

Percent of recreation 

fee program receipts 

spent on fee collection 

[SP] 

N/A 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 0% 

Cost per visitor at 

developed recreational 

fee sites. (Bur/PART) 

$6.40 $7.24 $7.00 $8.00 $7.00 $8.00 $8.25 +0% 

Percentage of DOI 

managed public lands 

where travel 

management plans are 

completed. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

The percentage of 

public lands where 

visual resource 

management data have 

been recorded in digital 

format for both 

inventory and 

management classes. 

(Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Provide Outreach 

Through Interpretation 

and Environmental 

Education (number) 

(unit of measure 

changed in FY2004) 

11,364 3,483 5,356 6,960 5,800 4,065 4,065 0% 

Inventory Recreation 

Resources (acres). 11,402,950 7,674,125 28,229,216 21,107,796 7,500,000 7,500,000 6,500,000 -13% 

Assess Linear 

Recreation Resources 

(miles). 

26,158 22,534 16,261 20,613 15,000 15,000 14,500 -3% 

Evaluate Recreation 

Areas (acres). 6,693,994 6,934,674 8,238,004 8,228,754 8,239,000 6,798,086 6,798,086 0% 

Strategic Plan Performance Measures contain values from the Western Oregon O&C Recreation Management program. 
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Activity: Energy and Minerals Management 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Oil and Gas Mgt $ 88,962 115,308 +3,086 +2,797 121,191 +5,883

 FTE 830 895 0 +15 910 +15

 Coal Mgt $ 9,159 9,246 +312 -23 9,535 +289

 FTE 76 75 0 0 75 0

 Other Mineral 

Resources Mgt $ 10,036 10,151 +353 -24 10,480 +329

 FTE 87 86 0 0 86 0

Total Activity $ 108,157 134,705 3,751 2,750 141,206 6,501

 FTE 993 1,056 0 15 1,071 15

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[20,983] [20,983] 

 FTE -[18] [18] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$20,983,000)

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget eliminating unrequested 

2006 congressional earmarks, and implementing the program enhancement and program 

reduction initiatives included in the 2007 President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget 

proposes program increases of $23,733,000 in the Energy and Minerals Activity, which includes 

an increase of $20,983,000, to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level 

to the 2007 President’s Budget. 

If the Oil and Gas Management Program is required to operate at 2006 levels for the full year, 

the 2007 program increases would not be funded, delaying the implementation of several 

requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The 2007 President’s Budget had included 

program increases totaling $25.4 million in the Oil and Gas Management Program, including 

Alaska North Slope Energy and legacy well remediation (+$12.4 million); Energy Permitting and 

the associated inspection workloads at Non-Pilot Offices (+$9.2 million); the environmental 

analysis of potential Oil Shale development (+$3.3 million); and investigations into potential Gas 

Hydrate development in Alaska (+$425,000). 
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

BLM’s Energy and Minerals programs support the Resource Use mission goal of the 

Department’s Strategic Plan by managing energy and mineral resources to enhance public 

benefits, to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value. In 2008, emphasis will be 

directly tied to providing opportunities for environmentally sound commercial energy 

development, implementing the President’s National Energy Policy and the Energy Policy Act of 

2005 (P.L. 109-58). The Act, signed by the President on August 8, 2005, is the most significant 

Federal legislation addressing energy issues in over a decade. The Act provides authorities 

which have improved the way the Bureau carries out its energy-related responsibilities, 

including streamlining the permitting process for energy resource development and enhancing 

management practices to be more responsive to all stakeholders, whether landowners, lessees, 

local or state governments, or other interest groups or individuals. It also calls on the BLM to 

modernize regulations of various aspects of energy development on public lands and develop 

ways to improve coordination between all the agencies responsible for managing that 

development. 

Energy and mineral resources generate the highest revenue values of any uses of the public 

lands, over $4.0 billion in 2006 from royalties, rents, bonuses, sales, and fees. In 2005, the 

public lands produced 45 percent of the Nation’s coal, 13 percent of the natural gas and 5 

percent of its oil. 

Important sources of mineral resources from Federal lands include: 

• potassium, 

• phosphorus, 

• sodium, 

• potash, 

• lead, 

• zinc, and 

• sand and gravel. 

Production of leasable minerals from Federal lands such as phosphate, potash, sodium, and 

certain hard rock minerals generated $38.9 million in revenues in 2005. BLM administered 308 

coal leases and over 54,000 oil and gas leases in 2005, of which 21,000 oil and gas leases 

were producing. 

The BLM managed 354 geothermal leases, with 58 leases in producing status. In the next two 

years, over 50 additional megawatts of power generation are planned to come on line. The BLM 

also managed production of 18 million cubic yards of sand, gravel, and other mineral materials 

in 2006. In addition to managing energy and mineral exploration and development on public 

lands, the BLM provides technical supervision of mineral development on Indian lands. 

BLM also encourages increased production of renewable energy such as wind, geothermal and 

biomass energy from public lands: 

 Since 2001, BLM has issued more than 127 wind right of ways, compared to less than 

10 issued in the 6 years prior to 2001. 
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 Since 2001, the BLM has processed 291 geothermal applications, compared to 20 in the 

preceding 4 years. 

 BLM’s land use plans are being amended or revised to accommodate new technologies 

in traditional and nontraditional energy development. 

The BLM is involved in two major efforts which will potentially assist the long term goals for 

domestic energy production from oil shale and gas hydrates. 

 Oil Shale - 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 energy 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. With the recent spikes in oil prices, there has been renewed interest among 

some companies to find a way to economically produce oil from shale. In order to 

implement Section 369 of the EPAct of 2005, the BLM is developing regulations for oil 

shale leasing. Draft regulations are scheduled to be published in 2007 

This research facility on private land in Colorado is one of several efforts 

underway to test techniques for oil shale development. BLM is currently 

preparing a Programmatic EIS which will analyze issues associated with 

commercial oil shale and tar sands leasing on Federal land.

 Gas Hydrates –Working with other federal agencies and industry, BLM is supporting 

natural gas hydrate assessments on lands within Alaska’s Arctic North Slope. The 

objective of the work is to better define hydrate resources, to understand the factors 

which affect their producibility and to identify environmental hazards that may be 

generated by the production of hydrates. 
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Activity: Energy and Minerals Management 

Subactivity: Oil and Gas Management 

Activity: Energy and Minerals 

Subactivity: Oil and Gas Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 88,962 115,308 +3,086 +2,797 121,191 +5,883

FTE 830 895 0 +15 910 +15

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Oil & Gas Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -27 

 • Finance & Business -10 

 • Travel Reduction -270 

 • Inspection & Enforcement and Monitoring +3,104 +15

 TOTAL, Program Changes +2,797 +15

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Oil and Gas Management program is $121,191,000 and 910 

FTE, a net program increase of $2.8 million and 15 FTE from the 2007 level. The net program 

increase includes a $3.1 million increase for inspection and enforcement needed to keep pace 

with recent permit approvals and to support additional monitoring called for in recent 

environmental impact statements. In addition there are decreases for administrative efficiencies 

and travel. 

The program assumes that the $21.0 million Permit Processing Improvement Fund for pilot 

offices would be eliminated in 2008, as presented in the 2007 President’s Budget Request, but 

would be offset by $21.0 million in new revenue from energy permit cost recoveries. This 

proposed legislative change would require Congressional modification of the Energy Policy Act 

of 2005. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$27,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total bureauwide 

reduction of $1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing 

services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$10,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 
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funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$270,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Inspection, Enforcement and Monitoring (+$3,100,000) 

In 2008, BLM proposes to use an additional $3.1 million to add the capacity to perform an 

additional 1,560 inspections and to monitor the effectiveness of oil and gas lease stipulations at 

272 locations. The full impact of this additional funding will not be seen for at least one year 

because of the time necessary to fully certify newly-hired inspectors. Of the total additional 

inspection capacity funded with the request, BLM will perform 510 additional inspections in 

2008. 

Total Performance Change +1,560 Inspections 

+ 272 Monitoring Stations 

A B C D= B+C E

Overall Performance Changes from 2007 to 2008 

Measure 

2007 

Performance 

2008 Base 

Performance 

(2007+Funded 

Fixed Costs) 

2008 Impact of 

Program 

Change 

on Performance 

2008 Budget 

Request 

Performance 

Out-year Impact of 

2008 Program 

Change on 

Performance 

Fluid Mineral 

Inspections 20,3001

 20,300 +5102 20,8102 1,0502

Total Projected 

Cost ($000) $33,378 $33,378 +$2,500 $35,878 0 

Projected Cost 

per Inspection $1,644 $1,644 $1,644 $1,644 $1,605 

Water Monitoring 

Stations (#) 400 400 +272 672 0 

Total Projected 

Cost ($000) $880 $880 +$600 $1,480 0 

Projected Cost 

per Water 

Monitoring 

Station $2,200 $2,200 $2,200 $2,200 0 

Column B: The performance level expected to be achieved absent the program change (i.e., at the 2007 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 2009 and Beyond of ONLY the requested program 

budget change; it does not include the impact of receiving the program increase again in a subsequent outyear. 1 Refects performance funded with Oil and Gas Management appropriations only. BLM is also using 

Permit Processing funds to accomplish additional inspections in Pilot Offices. 

2

 The full effect of the increased capability to perform inspections will not occur until at least one year after 

increased funding due to certification requirements for inspectors. 
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Program Overview 

Oil and gas resources generate the highest revenue values of any uses of the public lands. Oil 

and gas development generated $3.2 billion through royalties, rents, and bonuses in FY 2006. 

In 2006, the onshore public lands produced 13 percent of the Nation’s natural gas, and 5 

percent of its oil. In 2006, the BLM administered over 45,000 oil and gas leases, of which over 

21,000 oil and gas leases are producing. The BLM managed 354 geothermal leases, with 58 

leases in producing status at the end of 2006. In addition to managing energy and mineral 

exploration and development on public lands, the BLM provides technical supervision of mineral 

development on Indian lands. Information systems such as LR2000 and AFMSS are critical to 

managing and monitoring the performance of BLM’s Oil and Gas leasing and permitting. 

Strategic Plan - This program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s 

Strategic Plan by managing energy resources to enhance public benefits, to promote 

responsible use and ensure optimal value of the public land fluid mineral resources. 

Program Components - The major components of the oil and gas program are: 

• Oil and Gas Leasing 

• Processing Oil and Gas Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) 

• Inspection and Enforcement 

• Reservoir Management 

• Oil Shale Leasing 

• Geothermal Resource Management, including Leasing, Processing Geothermal 

Applications for Permit to Drill and Geothermal Inspection and Enforcement 

• Legacy Well Management and Orphan Well Management 

• Management of Naval Petroleum Reserve #2 

Oil and Gas 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 surface disturbance. 

The oil and gas industry nominates onshore Federal oil and gas mineral estate acreage to be 

leased in blocks of land called parcels. The BLM then offers these parcels for oil and gas 

leasing if an adequate land use plan, which includes environmental protection stipulations, 

National Environmental Policy Act analysis, State and Tribal consultations, and documentation 

to support leasing decisions, has been completed. The parcel is then offered competitively at 

an oil and gas lease sale in order to maximize Federal and State revenue. If the parcel is not 

leased during the competitive sale, the parcel is available under noncompetitive procedures for 

two years. 

In order to comply with Section 363 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Secretary of the 

Interior (BLM) and the Secretary of Agriculture (FS) entered into a Memorandum of 

Understanding which will improve interagency coordination in oil and gas leasing and permitting 

procedures, and will result in the establishment of joint data systems, on BLM-managed public 

lands and National Forest lands. 
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Processing Oil and Gas Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) – After an oil and gas lease 

has been issued, the oil and gas operator may choose to 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 the operator’s APD proposal 

to ensure compliance with the National 

Environmental Policy Act and to identify 

important surface and subsurface resources 

that are present and any necessary sitespecific environmental protection measures the 

operator must take to protect those resources. 

BLM has made a number of recent 

improvements which have streamlined the 

processing of APDs. 

• Gold Book - BLM updated the Surface 

Operating Standards and Guidelines for 

Oil and Gas Development (Gold Book), 

available at 

www.blm.gov/bmp/goldbook.htm. The 

Gold Book assists operators by 

providing information on the 

requirements for obtaining permit 

approval and conducting 

environmentally responsible oil and gas 

operations on Federal lands, including exploration, production, reclamation, and 

associated rights-of-way and special use authorizations. The Gold Book has resulted in 

fewer incomplete APD submissions and more efficient APD processing. 

• Plan of Development - Another major innovation which BLM has implemented is the 

Plan of Development, or POD approach. This requires the operator to present a longterm development plan in the area where oil and gas permits will be requested. The plan 

includes all related actions (wells, roads, pipelines, rights-of-ways, water management 

plans) which can then be analyzed in a single NEPA document. The POD approach is 

appropriate for large-scale high-volume development (e.g. coal bed natural gas 

development and its related infrastructure). Plans of Development allow for better 

planning and cumulative impact analysis on the part of the operator and BLM and, 

therefore, can significantly reduce environmental effects from development. This 

approach has also enabled BLM to process large numbers of APDs in relatively short 

periods of time and at less cost than if each well or right-of-way was analyzed 

separately. For example, in the Buffalo Field Office, a single POD may contain 30 APDs, 

on average. This streamlining of permit processing has allowed staff to spend more time 

on compliance, monitoring, and oversight of oil and gas development, including the 

applications of environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs). 

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• Best Management Practices (BMPs) - as part of an effort to continuously improve the 

way oil and gas development is managed on the public lands, BLM issued policy on 

June 22, 2004 which directed all field offices to incorporate appropriate environmental 

BMPs into proposed Application for Permits to Drill (APD), sundry notices, and 

associated Rights-of-Way approvals. 

Examples of environmental BMPs which are currently required for nearly all oil and gas 

development are: 

 Interim reclamation of well locations and access roads soon after the well is put into 

production; 

 Painting all new facilities with a color that blends with the background, typically a 

vegetated background; 

 Design and construction of all new roads to a safe and appropriate standard, 

“no higher than necessary” to accommodate their intended use; and 

 Final reclamation recontouring of all disturbed areas, including access roads, to the 

original contour or a contour that blends 

with the surrounding topography. 

By reducing the area of disturbance, adjusting 

the location of facilities, and using numerous 

other techniques to minimize environmental 

effects, BLM is significantly reducing impacts 

associated with new energy development to 

wildlife habitat, scenic quality, water quality, 

recreation opportunities, and other resources. 

BLM has posted extensive information on BMPs 

to its public website at www.blm.gov/bmp/ . 

 Categorical Exclusions (CX) - Where 

appropriate, BLM is also using the CX 

authorities provided by Section 390 of the 

EPAct. For example, this authority allows BLM 

to use a CX when an individual disturbance is 

less than five acres and the total surface 

disturbance on the lease is not greater than 150 

acres and a site-specific analysis in a document 

prepared pursuant to NEPA has been 

previously completed. In 2006, BLM was able 

to use CX Section 390 authority for 15 percent 

of APD approvals. While these APDs still 

required interdisciplinary team reviews and 

documentation of coverage by earlier NEPA 

reviews, significant savings in time and cost 

were achieved by applying this new authority. 

The two-track road in the upper photo is an 

example of a BMP used by BLM to reduce 

the amount of area disturbed for development 

and reduces visual and wildlife habitat 

impacts, compared with the standard road 
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Oil and Gas Inspection and Enforcement – When an operator begins work on an approved 

APD it is BLM’s responsibility to ensure that all conditions of the approval are followed. This 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 lease stipulations and the surface and environmental conditions of approval attached to 

drilling permits. Enforcement actions include the issuance of notices of non-compliance and if 

violations are not corrected, the 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. 

BLM is making a number of improvements to its inspection program such as the co-location of 

State and Federal inspectors in Farmington, New Mexico. This arrangement has reduced 

duplication between the two agencies and improved coordination. 

Reservoir Management – This important component of the Oil and Gas 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 from Federal lands, 

BLM seeks to establish a royalty compensation for the resources being drained 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. 

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 energy 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. The BLM is 

presently developing new regulations for oil shale leasing. Draft regulations are scheduled to be 

published in 2007. The BLM also evaluated lease offers for 160-acre Research, Development 
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and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases on public lands in Colorado and Utah, and has 

awarded several leases in Colorado. 

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. Implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 will impact the 

program by providing incentives to the geothermal industry to develop the resource. 

This will result in increased demands for leasing and associated operational 

workload, such as geothermal drilling permit applications, applications to convert to 

new royalty rates and lease terms for existing geothermal leases. 

• Section 225 of the EPAct resulted in a MOU with the US Forest Service to facilitate 

interagency coordination and establish policies and procedures for the geothermal 

resources program. 

The BLM presently manages 354 geothermal leases, of which 54 leases are in producing 

status. These leases generate 1,275 megawatts, enough capacity to supply the electricity needs 

of 1.2 million homes and provide alternative heat sources for direct-use commercial endeavors. 

Geothermal generates over $12.0 million in federal revenues each year.

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 

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 onthe-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. 
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Legacy Well Management and Orphan Well Management - Section 349 of the EPAct 

requires the BLM and US Forest Service to jointly develop an inventory and priority ranking 

process for orphaned, abandoned or idled wells on Federal land. This priority ranking process 

has been developed and was field tested in Wyoming and New Mexico. Based on the test, the 

BLM and FS have prepared a program plan to complete the inventory and ranking process for 

all wells on Federal land. 

Section 349 requires the BLM to carry out a Pilot Program when issuing a new oil and gas lease 

containing one or more orphan wells, which offers reimbursement for reasonable costs of 

closing those orphan wells through a credit against Federal royalties. This Pilot Program will 

also provide for such reimbursement for orphan wells on existing leases or unleased lands. This 

program will be tested for two years, beginning in 2008. 

The BLM has a major program of well remediation in Alaska. The Naval Petroleum Reserve 

Number 4, now called the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska, is an area of over 23 million 

acres in the northernmost part of Alaska. It was established by executive order on February 27, 

1923. Through early exploration programs the U.S. Navy (1944 – 1953) and the USGS (1975 – 

1982) drilled 136 wells and core holes termed, "legacy wells" ranging from 100 feet to 20,335 

feet. Many of these wells were left unplugged or only partially plugged. 

The BLM is now responsible for both the surface and sub-surface management of the 

Petroleum Reserve, including these “legacy wells.” The BLM has assessed the condition of the 

wells and, where appropriate, embarked on a program to plug and abandon them. The 

assessment of the legacy wells is the subject of the Legacy Well Summary Report. The BLM 

has been actively pursuing the plugging of 37 wells that have been assessed to potentially pose 

a risk to the environment. Ten of these 37 wells have since been plugged by the BLM since 

2002. 
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This map depicts the location of major legacy well remediation 

efforts on Alaska’s North slope. 

 

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: 

www.blm.gov/nhp/news/regulatory/3100fcost-recovery/3100f_cr.html . 

In response to Congress's direction in Section 365 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the final 

rule published by BLM did not implement cost recovery fees for APDs. 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. 
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Implementation of Energy Policy Act of 2005 

 Focus: Section 365 Permit Processing Improvement 

 A Pilot Project Workshop was held in Denver, Colorado on November 15, 2006. 

Representation at the workshop included personnel from the seven Pilot Offices 

(Miles City, Montana; Buffalo and Rawlins, Wyoming; Vernal, Utah; Glenwood 

Springs, Colorado; and Farmington and Carlsbad, New Mexico), the USDA Forest 

Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation and State agencies. 

Approximately 150 attended the three day workshop. 

 The purpose of the workshop was to 1) share successes and lessons learned 

between the Pilot Offices, and between the Federal and State partners, 2) develop 

linkages and contacts between Pilot Office staffs so that a strong informal flow of 

information is established, 3) to promote active interagency dialogue and process 

improvement, and 4) identify issues and seek solutions to shared problems. 

 The workshop also contained two public listening sessions to provide an opportunity 

for members of the public to express their views and concerns about the Pilot 

Project. 

 Pilot Offices processed 15% more APDs in FY 2006 

 Pilot Offices processed 20% more Rights of Way in FY 2006 

 Pilot Offices completed 39% more inspections in the past two years 

Naval Petroleum Reserve #2 – 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. In March 2006, BLM published the proposed resource 

management plan amendment and environmental assessment for management of the reserve. 

The plan amendment addresses oil and gas operations and certain realty actions on the federal 

portion of NPR-2. The proposal provides information for oil and gas leasing as well as ongoing 

oil and gas related activities on lands that are already leased. 

In September 2006, five oil and gas lease parcels in the former reserve were auctioned for a 

total of $1.6 million, including bonus bids. Revenues from these leases, as provided in the Act, 

are available for (1) environmental investigations, remediation, compliance actions, response, 

waste management and other costs relating to, conditions existing at the former reserve before 

the date of the transfer; and any future remediation necessitated as a result of pre-transfer and 

leasing activities and (2) transition costs associated with the transfer and leasing of the lands. 
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Use of Cost and Performance Information 

In the Oil and Gas Management Program 

In 2006, BLM proposed two major reprogrammings from non-energy programs in order to meet the 

demand for APDs and their associated inspections in the Non-Pilot offices. Using the forecasted APD 

workload for each office, BLM was able to apply ABC cost management data to estimate the cost of 

processing the increased number of permits. A similar analysis was prepared to estimate the cost of 

performing required oil and gas inspections by office. Added to the $1.9 million contract cost for the oil 

shale EIS, BLM determined that an additional $7.0 million would be needed in the Oil and Gas 

Management Program in 2006 in order to meet the objectives of the Energy Act and respond to the 

demand for energy permitting and the associated inspection and monitoring workload. 

By providing additional funds from this reprogramming to the field offices with the greatest number of 

required inspections, BLM expects to achieve a higher percentage of inspections accomplished, from 

the 80.7% level reported in 2005 to over 90% by the end of 2006. Without the reprogramming, BLM 

would have achieved no more than 84% of required inspections in 2006. The 2008 Request proposes 

additional funding in order to perform 85% of required inspections. 

2008 Program Performance 

The 2008 Request retains the 2007 requested funding increases for several major ongoing oil 

and gas initiatives, including funding increases for Alaska North Slope Energy ($12.4 million); 

Energy Permitting and the associated inspection workload at Non-Pilot Offices ($9.2 million); the 

environmental analysis of potential Oil Shale development ($3.3 million); and the investigation of 

potential for Gas Hydrate development in Alaska ($425,000). 

Applications for Permits to Drill – BLM expects the unprecedented demand for APDs to 

continue. The processing of APDs remains a top priority for BLM and the shift to full cost 

recovery for APDs should allow a better match of funding with where the demand for permits is 

located. The table below summarizes recent APD activity. 

 2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Estimate 

Total Pending APDs at start of year 3,296 3,911 5,549 6,494

New APDs Received 8,351 10,492 11,500 12,500

APDs Approved 7,018 7,745 TBD TBD

Total APDs Processed 7,736 8,854 10,555 11,984

Total Pending APDs at end of year 3,911 5,549 6,494 7,010

Note: BLM estimates the number of applications to be processed, which include a final decision. However, BLM does 

not estimate the number of approvals. 

Inspection and Enforcement and Resource Monitoring – With the additional inspection force 

hired and trained in 2006 and 2007, BLM will be able to continue to increase the number of 

inspections completed. These will include production, drilling, environmental, and abandonment 

inspections. BLM will continue to increase production verifications to insure proper reporting of 

production by the oil and gas industry. 
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In 2008 the I&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. In 2008, BLM proposes to use an additional $3.1 

million to add the annual capability to perform an additional 1,560 inspections by 2009. The 

BLM estimates that 510 additional inspections will be performed in 2008. The increase would 

also be used to monitor water at an additional 272 locations within oil and gas fields.

BLM is using the 2007 requested increase for non-Pilot Offices together with funding provided 

by Section 365 of the Energy Act for Pilot offices to hire additional inspection staff. The table 

below outlines the number of inspections planned to be completed in 2008. 

Inspections Completed and Planned 

FY 2004 * FY 2006 FY 2007 

Estimated 

FY2008 

Estimated 

Production Inspections (PI) 

1. FOGRMA 622 715 796 798

2. Other 6,114 7,650 8,971 9,074

PI Total 6,736 8,365 9,767 9,872

Other Inspections 

1. Drilling Inspections 2,281 3,544 4,490 4,576

2. Abandonment Inspections 872 1,046 1,180 1,196

3.Workover inspections 371 420 480 499

4. Environmental Inspections 7,662 5,180 10,271 10,665

5. Record Verification Inspections** 861 861 

6. Undesirable Event Inspections** 130 130 

7. Alleged Theft** 21 21 

 Other Total 12,198 11,202 16,421 16,936

Total Inspections 18,934 19,567 26,188 26,808*

* Data for 2005 is incomplete. 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. 

An additional 1,050 inspections are planned in 2009 as a result of the increased capacity from the 2008 request. 

** These inspections are on an as needed basis. 

In 2008, a portion of the requested increase will be used to assess the effectiveness of 

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 data and plans. As new wells are drilled the BLM will be monitoring 

these operations to determine the effectiveness of lease stipulations and APD conditions of 

approval.

Oil Shale - in response to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Bureau has initiated a 

programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for a commercial leasing program for oil 
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shale and tar sands resources. The PEIS will analyze and document alternative approaches for 

leasing oil shale and tar sands resources. The PEIS will evaluate the issues associated with oil 

shale and tar sands leasing, including all foreseeable, commercial development activities on 

BLM-administered lands located in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The PEIS will 1) identify and 

define specific environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impact issues associated with oil 

shale and tar sands resources leasing; 2) obtain public input on these issues; 3) evaluate and 

establish effective mitigation measures and stipulations; 4) identify lands available for oil shale 

and tar sand leasing, 5) facilitate future reviews of individual oil shale and tar sands 

development applications; 6) support amendment of individual Resource Management Plans 

and 7) define a process by which leasing could occur in other states. 

A website for the PEIS has been established at www.ostseis.anl.gov. The Environmental 

Assessments (EAs) for the five Colorado RD&D leases have been completed and the leases 

have been issued. The EA for Utah’s RD&D lease has been completed and the lease should be 

issued in early FY2007 

BLM plans to spend $4.4 million within the Oil and Gas program on Oil Shale activities in 2007. 

This amount is retained in the 2008 Request in order to finalize the programmatic EIS, manage 

the ongoing RD&D leases, prepare the commercial leasing rule and to perform site-specific 

NEPA analyses required to offer commercial leases by the end of 2008. To effectively manage 

and monitor oil shale development BLM anticipates that extensive ground water studies will be 

required to acquire baseline data in 2008. 

Within 18 months of the enactment of the Energy Act, BLM is required to complete a 

programmatic EIS for oil shale. The schedule included in the Oil Shale Report to Congress was 

revised, following negotiations with the contractor. The estimated date of issuance of the Final 

Programmatic EIS and ROD is at least six months later than the Feb. 1, 2007 date in the report. 

Completion of the Oil Shale regulations is now estimated to be at the end of FY 2007. 

Geothermal Resources Management – In 2008 BLM expects to process 35 geothermal 

drilling permits, administer 54 active geothermal leases, and conduct 300 geothermal energy 

inspections. 

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 resource estimates on those 

lands and any constraints to the development of these resources. Section 364 of the Energy 

Policy Act of 2005 amends EPCA Sec. 604 by requiring the analysis of specific additional 

restrictions and impediments. The BLM, as lead agency, is working closely with the Department 

of Energy (DOE), U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Geological Survey to continue the EPCA 

inventory. 

Access to Federal lands is probably the most frequently cited issue affecting onshore domestic 

oil and gas exploration and production. The restrictions and impediments that constrain access 

to Federal lands are frequently a complex patchwork of requirements that can preclude drilling 

or increase costs and delay activity. They include areas unavailable for leasing, and areas 

where the minerals can be leased but the surface of the land may not be occupied, thereby 
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affecting recovery of those resources. There are also limitations on drilling activities due to a 

variety of environmental considerations, typically manifested as lease stipulations and drilling 

permit conditions of approval (COAs). 

• 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. Phase I inventoried 59.4 million acres 

of Federal land overlying an estimated 3.9 billion barrels of oil and 138 trillion cubic feet of 

natural gas. 

• Phase II was released in November 2006, covering eleven basins and included the 

impact of drilling permit conditions of approval as required by the EPAct and added reserves 

growth data to the analyzed resource base. The report included Northern Alaska, the 

Wyoming Thrust Belt, Florida Peninsula, and the Denver, Black Warrior and Appalachian 

Basins in addition to the five original basins covered by Phase I. Phase II inventoried 99.2 

million acres of Federal land overlying an estimated 21.2 billion barrels of oil and 187 trillion 

cubic feet of natural gas. The Phase II release presented a summary of accessibility for the 

eleven basins containing 99.2 million Federal acres in the review: 

Access 

Category* 

Federal 

Land 

(Million 

Acres) 

Percent 

of 

Federal 

Land 

Oil 

(Billion 

Barrels)

Percent of 

Oil

Resources

Natural 

Gas 

(Trillion 

Cubic Feet ) 

Percent of 

Natural 

Gas 

Resources

Inaccessible 45.5 46% 10.8 51% 50.1 27%

Accessible with 

Restrictions 30.0 30% 9.7 46% 111.5 60%

Accessible under 

Standard Lease 

Terms 

23.8 24% 0.7 3% 25.2 13%

Total (Phase II) 99.2 100% 21.2 100% 186.9 100%

* “Inaccessible” refers to lands on which oil and gas leasing is prohibited; “accessible with restrictions” refers to 

lands on which oil and gas leasing is permitted, albeit with some seasonal and surface use restrictions; and 

“accessible under standard lease terms” refers to lands that are open to oil and gas leasing but still subject to 

environmental laws. 

• Phase III is expected to be released in late 2007. During FY 2007, BLM will use base 

funding to supplement the Phase III results to meet the objective of the EPAct Section 364 

to identify the extent and nature of permits or restrictions associated with transporting the 

resources for entry into commerce; and the quantity of resources not produced or introduced 

into commerce because of these restrictions. In 2005 Phases III and IV of the EPCA 

inventory were combined and redesigned to meet the original requirement of EPCA 2000 to 

inventory the entire onshore United States. By shifting detailed examinations to higher 

priority areas and using extrapolation to estimate the lower priority areas, the project, 

initiated in FY 2002, will meet the original intent of EPCA 2000 within six years rather than 

twelve. 
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• EPCA updates – once the inventory requirements of EPCA 2000 Sec. 604 and EPAct 

Section 364 are met, BLM expects to continue regular periodic updates to the inventory 

using any newly available USGS resource estimates and surface availability data and to 

make these updates publicly available, as required by the authorizing legislation. 

Alaska Legacy Wells – In 2008, using a portion of the Alaska North Slope energy 

increase which was requested in 2007, BLM proposes to continue the remediation of legacy 

wells, where appropriate. 

BLM based its estimate of costs upon the recent actual cost to remediate the JW Dalton well 

site. 

Royalty Credits under EPAct Section 

349 - BLM is developing, along with the 

Minerals Management Service, 

regulations which will offer oil and gas 

lessees a royalty credit for the 

amount they spend on orphaned well 

remediation work directed by the BLM. 

Section 349 of the Energy Policy Act of 

2005 requires the Secretary of Interior to 

carry out a pilot program under which 

new oil and gas leases may contain a 

provision which requires the lessee to 

properly abandon any orphaned wells on 

the leased lands. In such cases the 

lessee would receive a federal royalty 

credit for the plugging costs. Depending 

on the final regulations and the level of 

interest from oil and gas operators, 

some additional legacy well remediation 

beyond BLM’s base funding capability 

could be completed in 2008 using the 

royalty credits under Section 349. 

Changes in 2007 Expected Performance Levels

The $12.4 million added to BLM’s 2007 President’s Budget for Alaska North Slope Energy will 

be used to remediate legacy wells, to continue NPR-A leasing, and to support the North Slope 

Science Initiative. 

BLM uses contractors during winter months to plug legacy 

wells in Alaska. In this 2005 photo, crews removed thousands 

of gallons of diesel fuel from the J.W. Dalton well bore. The 

removal was necessary in order to prevent a spill, which would 

have damaged marine habitat in the Beaufort Sea. 
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OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of fluid mineral 

leases with approved 

applications for permits to 

drill (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

47% 

23,393/ 

49,731 

47% 

23,393/

49,731 

0% 

Responsible Use: Average 

acreage disturbed per 

permitted energy 

exploration or development 

activity (SP) 

2.3 acres 2.3 acres 2.1 2.3 

acres 2.2 acres 2.1 acres 2.1 acres 0% 

Cost Efficiency: The 

average full cost of 

processing Applications for 

(fluid energy) Permit to Drill 

(Bur/ PART Measure) 

$3,355 $3,494 $3,750 $3,712 $3,750 $4,085 $4,085 0% 

Comments: 

After three years of change to meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act, which included the 

creation of pilot offices and internal reprogramming of funding, the declining cost of processing APD's 

should begin to level out and may even be a little higher in 2007 as offices and costs stabilize. 

Percent of fluid minerals 

permit and lease 

applications processed. 

(APDs). (SP/PART) 

105% 

7,351/ 

6,979 

63% 

7,317/ 

11,662 

79% 

9,175/ 

11,647 

62% 

8,776/ 

14,131 

90% 

95% 

10,555/ 

11,067 

95% 

11,984/

12,500 

0% 

Comments: 

Trend shows that the increase in industry demand in 2005 and 2006 was larger than anticipated. It 

also shows that BLM will increase the number of applications processed by 20% (+1,779) in 2007, to 

help meet industry demand. Denominators shown in 2007 Plan, and 2008 Plan, did not include 

pending APDs. Including pending APDs, the correct percentage for 2007 would be 62% 

(10,555/16,844). For 2008, the correct percentage would be 69% (11,984/ 17,356). 

Develop a commercial oil 

shale leasing program by 

FY 2008 (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD 0% 

Percent of geophysical 

permits processed (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

76/ 

80 

95% 0% 

Percent of oil and gas 

Reservoir Management 

Agreements processed 

(Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

90% 

1960/ 

2180 

90% 0% 

Percent of oil and gas 

Drainage cases completed 

(Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

86% 

877/ 

1,020 

86% 0% 

Percent of required fluid 

mineral inspections and 

enforcement reviews 

completed. (SP/PART) 

108% 

18,950/ 

17,546 

97% 

17,884/ 

18,437 

82% 

18,944/ 

23,084 

84.4% 

19,405/ 

22,979 

95.8% 

18,106/ 

18,900 

69% 

20,343/ 

29,353 

84% 

27,188/ 

32,366 

+15% 
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OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Comments: 

This measure includes an increase of $2.5M, which will result in an additional +510 inspections for 

the oil & gas program in 2008 and an additional 1,050 inspections in 2009. It takes one full year to 

certify new inspectors. Although BLM anticipates increasing the number of inspections by a total of 

938 inspections in 2007, the required inspections will also increase due to industry activity, resulting 

in a reduction in the percentage completed of 15% compared with 2006. The new inspectors trained 

in 2007 will allow BLM to keep pace with new well drilling and complete a higher percentage of 

required inspections, returning the program to 84% in 2008. 

Percent of fluid minerals 

safety violations (incidents 

of non-compliance) 

corrected by operators with 

first notice. (SP/PART) 

96% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,358/ 

8,706 

95.6% 

2,633/ 

2,754 

96.5% 

8,401/ 

8,706 

96.5% 

8,401/ 

8,706 

97% 

8,445/ 

8,706 

+0.5% 

 Number of pending cases 

of permits that are in 

backlog status for fluid 

energy minerals (APDs) 

(SP) 

2,214 

APD's 

2,461 

APD's 

1,226 

APD's 

2,310 

APDs 483 APDs 2,310 APD's 

2,250 

APD's -3% 

Comments: 

BLM continues to process an increased number of APD's each year to keep pace with industry 

demand and reduce the backlog. If industry demand remains relatively steady, BLM anticipates 

being able to reduce the backlog -12% by 2012. 

Satisfaction Rating: 

Improve customer 

satisfaction rating with 

energy resources 

permitting process (SP) 

(Bur PART) 

48% 

No 

Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

50% 52% 

No Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

No 

Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

54% 0% 

Develop and Issue Fluid 

Mineral Leases. (number) 2,783 3,115 3,050 4,044 3,050 3,996 3,996 0% 

Process Fluid Minerals 

Applications for Permit to 

Drill. (number) 

7,196 7,736 9,567 8,854 11,984 10,555 11,984 +14% 

Comments: Comment: 2006 Actual includes 1,195 APDs processed with Section 365 Energy Policy Act funds. 

Process Oil and Gas 

Reservoir Management 

Agreements. (number) 

2,944 1,962 2,000 1,967 2,000 1,960 1,960 0% 

Conduct Fluid Mineral 

Inspection and 

Enforcement. (number) 

18,934 17,255 18,632 19,567 26,200 26,188 26,808 +2% 

Resolve Fluid Mineral 

Drainage Cases. (number) 1,143 1,038 1,200 879 1,200 877 877 0% 
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Activity: Energy and Minerals Management 

Subactivity: Coal Management 

Activity: Energy and Minerals 

Subactivity: Coal Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 9,159 9,246 +312 -23 9,535 +289

FTE 76 75 0 0 75 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Coal Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -6 

 • Travel Reduction -17 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -23 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Coal Management program is $9,535,000 and 75 FTE, a 

program decrease of $23,000 and 0 FTE. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$6,000) - The BLM will 

continue to examine administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction 

of $1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$17,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview 

The BLM’s Coal Management Program supports the Department’s Resource Use Goal by 

issuing authorizations to drill for coal resources, lease additional coal resources and manage 

existing coal leases. The BLM administers 42 percent of all coal resources in the United States. 

At the end of 2006, BLM administered 293 Federal coal leases covering 466,652 acres of 

Federal mineral ownership. The nation’s reliance on Federal coal from BLM has increased. In 

1994, Federal coal provided 29 percent of the Nation’s total coal production. By 2006, that 

contribution had grown to 45 percent. As a result of BLM’s activities, Federal coal production 

continues to increase. In 2006, production from Federal leases was 454 million tons, 61 million 

more tons than in 2000. Royalties have also grown by 60 percent since 2000 to $502.3 million 
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in 2006. Rents and bonus bids are also a significant source of revenue to federal and State 

governments. For example, in 2005 nine successful BLM coal lease sales provided $814.2 

million dollars in bonus bids. In 2006, bonus bids and rents totaled $418.6 million. 

In 2006, according to the Energy Information Administration, over fifty one percent of the 

nation’s electricity generated came from coal, accounting for 92% of the total coal consumed. 

Energy generated for work and homes from coal is a plentiful, relatively inexpensive domestic, 

energy source. Coal is the energy source used in the nation’s industrial sector to generate heat 

and power plants while in the manufacturing sectors it is used to produce foods, primary metals, 

chemicals, papers, beverages, and fabricated metals. Coal is also used directly to heat 

residential structures and commercial facilities. 

2008 PROGRAM 

PERFORMANCE

In 2008, the Coal 

Management 

Program will issue 

and process coal 

leases and gather 

data to be used in 

processing coal 

leases beyond 

2008. The program 

will continue to 

improve BLM’s 

customer services, 

reduce future 

liabilities created by 

unauthorized uses, and provide technical support to Tribes and Indian mineral owners. 

Coal Leasing - Federal coal leasing relies on the Lease by Application process. Many of the 

applications are located where industry has invested capital in adjacent coal reserve 

development. Industry applies for leases and exploration licenses as a result of projected 

market price, supply, national and international demands for coal. 

BLM has instituted a new LBA processing format which should speed up lease processing in the 

Powder River Basin area where nearly eighty eight percent of Federal coal is produced. 

In 2007 BLM plans to complete environmental analyses for six Lease-By-Application (LBA) 

tracts, hold or participate in six sales, and issue four coal leases should all sales be successful. 

In 2006, BLM continued to issue coal leases from sales held in 2005 and held five coal sales 

(two in North Dakota, two in Utah, and one in Kentucky). Bonus bids accepted for these tracts 

were approximately $3.5 million for approximately 113 million tons of coal (approximately equal 

to 10% of the total national production total per year). Eight leases were issued in 2006 (two in 

FEDERAL VERSUS TOTAL US COAL PRODUCTION

PER FISCAL YEAR

1,110 1,075 1,130

476 404 499

36%

46% 42%

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06

TONS PRODUCED (MILLIONS)

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Fed Total US Total Fed / US Tot. %
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Kentucky, one in North Dakota, three in Oklahoma, and two in Utah). One of these leases was 

withdrawn (Kentucky). 

Post-Lease Actions - The BLM’s coal operations workload involves mandatory administrative 

actions for existing leases. BLM’s post leasing administrative duties encompasses 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 

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. 

Many post lease actions are industry driven and there is significant industry activity. In 2006, 

BLM planned to complete 369 post leasing actions (i.e. lease modifications, lease 

readjustments, bond reviews, etc.) and completed 357 or 97 percent of the actions planned 

including a new lease modification application submitted under the cost recovery regulations. 

Inspection, Enforcement, and Production Verification – To ensure effective use of coal, the 

BLM reviews the established requirements 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 noncompliance with the resource recovery, 

protection and drilling plans, trespasses, or deviations from reported production. 

Normally, inspections are conducted on tribal and Federal coal leases annually for nonproducing leases and quarterly, or as needed, for producing leases. Specific 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. 

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 at the end of this 

program’s discussion). 

Prior to 2002, the coal program had not received a budget increase for ten years. Due in part to 

the budget increases in 2002 and 2003; in 2004 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. This work was continued in 2005 when ten sales were 
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held, providing one billion tons for meeting the nations energy needs and producing $814.2 

million dollars in bonus bids which were divided between the State and the treasury. 

In 2006, 454 million tons of Federal coal was produced. Due to mine design changes and 

increased industry interest in mining Federal coal, BLM actually completed 2,253 or six percent 

more inspections than planned. 

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 SelfDetermination Act. 

The BLM is working closely with other Departmental agencies on all levels evaluating business 

processes and procedures focused on efficient and effective stewardship and management of 

tribal resources. 

The Bureau of Indian Affairs issues coal leases or coal contracts on Indian coal. BLM 

completed the required 2006 post leasing actions of two and 114 inspection, enforcement and 

production verification actions representing 100 percent and 219 percent of the actions 

anticipated on trust coal leases in Arizona, New Mexico, and Montana. The major improvement 

in was due to the recent addition of a Mining Engineer for processing coal actions in Arizona. 

Cost Recovery - Under the authority of 43 U.S.C. 1474, the BLM retains the service charges it 

collects from coal lease document processing. These fees are established under the provision 

of 43 U.S.C. 304. Certain coal documents received prior to November 7, 2005 are being 

processed under the previous fee rules including coal lease applications. New fees 

promulgated under the authority of 43 U.S.C. 1474 became effective for certain action 

applications received November 7, 2005 and there after. These fees included case-by-case 

processing fees for some coal actions while in other cases it increases service charges for 

transactions such as transfers of interest and amendments to previously recorded documents 

were increased (See Rules and Regulations published in the Federal Register Volume 70, No. 

194 page 58854 on Friday October 7, 2005). 

Competitive coal lease applications, lease modification applications, logical mining unit or 

modification applications, and royalty rate reduction applications will be charged a processing 

fee on a case-by case basis. License to mine, exploration licenses, and lease or lease interest 

transfer fees were increased. 

In the first year of cost recovery, 2006, BLM collected a total of $39,000 for coal management 

cost recoveries, including $32,000 in case-by-case fees. In the first quarter of 2007 (through 

December 18, 2006), BLM had collected $21,000 in coal cost recoveries. 
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COAL MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of onshore federal 

acres under lease for coal 

development (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 464,500 464,450 0% 

Percent of coal lease 

applications processed. 

(SP/PART) 

13% 

5 / 38 

31% 

12 / 39 

16% 

5.8/ 36 

21% 

9/ 44 27% 26% 10 / 39 

25% 

9 / 36 -1% 

Percent of required coal 

inspection and 

enforcement reviews 

completed. (SP/PART) 

99% 

3,524/ 

3,560 

111% 

2,305/ 

2,074 

102% 

2,115/ 

2,074 

109% 

2,253/ 

2,074 

102% 

2,115/ 

2,074 

95% 

2423/ 

2552 

95% 

2233/ 

2350 

0% 

Number of coal post 

leasing actions approved 

for energy minerals. 

(Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 360 360 0% 

Number of pending cases 

of lease applications that 

are in backlog status for 

solid energy minerals 

(LBAs). (Bur/PART) 

45 LBAs 35 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 33 LBAs 35 LBAs +6% 

Comments: Industry demand is anticipated to increase backlog by 2008. 

Satisfaction Rating: 

Improve customer 

satisfaction rating with 

energy resources 

permitting process. 

(Bur/PART) 

48% 

No 

Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

50% 52% 

No Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

No 

Survey 

Measured 

Biannually 

54% +2% 

Process Coal Leases. 32 56 35 44 35 35 35 0% 

Process Coal Post Lease 

Actions. 362 384 368 356 360 360 360 0% 

Inspect and Verify 

Production at Coal Sites 2130 2,357 2,116 2,253 2,100 2,423 2,233 0% 

The tables above do not include cost recoverable actions. 
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Subactivity: Other Mineral Resources Management 

Activity: Energy and Minerals 

Other Mineral Resources Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 10,036 10,151 +353 -24 10,480 +329

FTE 87 86 0 0 86 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Other Mineral Resources Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -5 

 • Travel Reduction -19 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -24 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Other Mineral Resources Management is $10,480 and 86 FTE, 

a net program decrease of $24,000 from the 2007 level. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$5,000) - The BLM will 

continue to examine administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total 

bureauwide reduction of $1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and 

publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$19,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview 

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 table above. This program also funds technical assistance in these 

areas to the Indian Tribes and allottees. 
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The BLM processes leases and permits for non-energy solid leasable minerals, such as 

phosphate and potash and processes sales and permits for mineral materials such as common 

clay, stone, sand and gravel. The end outcome measures focus on key work performed by the 

BLM, 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”) . 

Goals: The goal of the Other Mineral Resources 

Management program is to provide the 

infrastructure and minerals needed to support the 

national economy. By providing the materials to 

assist in the exploration, development and 

production of conventional and renewable energy 

resources, this program supports the BLM’s 

priorities such as the recreation and 

implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. 

The program processes sales and permits for 

mineral materials which 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 and the access which is needed to 

provide basic land management. Some products, such as fertilizers generated from non-energy 

minerals, are used in producing alternative energy sources like 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. 

Mineral materials are essential for the building and maintenance 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. Government agencies continue to demand 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 

Commodity Leases

Prospecting 

PermitsExploration 

Licenses

Phosphate 100 2

Potash 137 1

Sodium (inc. Trona) 88 1

Hardrock leases 80 21

Other Minerals 37 6

Total 442 31

BLM’s Other Mineral Resources Leases and 

Prospecting Permits (as of September 30, 2006)
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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. 

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 – The BLM provides technical assistance to Tribes and 

Indian mineral owners for solid non-energy mineral resource activities, in support of the 

Secretary’s trust responsibilities. This responsibility includes 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, including production verification. The Bureau also pursues opportunities 

for contracting the minerals workload with interested Tribes. 

Production from Mineral Materials

Contracts and Permits

0

10,000,000

20,000,000

30,000,000

40,000,000

50,000,000

FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 FY2005 FY2006

Cubic Yards Issued

$0

$5,000,000

$10,000,000

$15,000,000

$20,000,000

Value of Production

Cubic Yards Issued Value of Production
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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 on non-energy 

leases 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 nonproducing mineral leases, licenses, contracts, and permits are also conducted. 

Mineral material permits and contracts are inspected in proportion to the quantity authorized 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. 

In various western counties, population expansion and use for energy development has greatly 

increased the demand for mineral materials. In some instances, existing mineral material 

sources in readily available locations are rapidly being depleted, and the BLM is closing material 

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. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information to Improve Other Minerals Program Management 

Through use of its LR2000 computer system, BLM is able to monitor the agency’s recovery actions for 

mineral material trespasses. By emphasizing enforcement through program guidance, tracking activity on 

cases, and directing assistance to specific offices, since 2003, the BLM has been able to double the 

number of cases resolved.

2008 Program Performance 

Reflecting the goals of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, BLM will direct funding and personnel to 

provide Other Minerals program support in areas with high levels of energy exploration and 

development activity. 

In 2008, BLM will emphasize cost recoverable permits and leases. The revenue from case-bycase cost recovery fees, which went into effect on November 7, 2005, will allow the BLM to 

respond to growing demand for minerals by providing funds to perform additional mineral 

material sales which would not have been possible to complete with appropriated funds. 

 

The BLM will meet or exceed most of the 2007 targets published in the 2007 Budget 

Justifications, and has adjusted others. 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 2007, BLM will complete work on 14 mineral leases, 260 non-energy 
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post-lease actions, 4,597 mineral material disposals, 1,350 solid mineral inspections, and 3,153 

mineral material site inspections on public lands, complete 44 trespass actions, and provide 

assistance to Tribes on six pre-lease actions. 

Special emphasis for 2008 will be on support for conventional and alternative energy 

development, energy conservation, serving needs of rapidly expanding communities, identifying 

and resolving trespass cases 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. 

The BLM will maintain the high emphasis on discovering and resolving trespass issues, and 

continue to conduct mineral material inspections and production verification. 

Alaska has reorganized its offices to improve efficiency in processing requests for energyrelated 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. Starting in 2007, BLM anticipates a substantial 

increase in requests for assistance to Alaska native allottees on gravel developments. 

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 2006 

at 14.5 million cubic yards, with a value of over $16.8 million, with production of 2.2 million cubic 

yards having a value of $2.4 million and demand is expected to continue in 2007. Through use 

of its LR2000 and MIS databases, 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. Limited amounts of mineral 

material are also provided to non-profit organizations. These materials are primarily used for 

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 2007, 

the workload pertaining to selenium mitigation and remediation, production verification, 

inspection and enforcement, and monitoring has continued and is expected to increase. Lease 

modifications and fringe acreage leases will occur in FY 2008 and must be adjudicated in FY 

2007, 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) 
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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)). 

Although implementing full cost recovery adds to BLM’s capability to complete actions such as 

material sales, it has taken longer to implement than the time frame originally anticipated, and 

performance was reduced due to the lag in funding. New procedures began to be adopted in 

2006. 

In the first year of cost recovery, 2006, BLM collected a total of $55,000 for fixed fee cost 

recoveries related to leasable minerals management and $37,000 in mineral material case-bycase fees. In the first quarter of 2007 (through January 17, 2007), BLM has collected $32,474 in 

mineral material case-by-case cost recoveries. 

In 2006, major accomplishments in the Other Mineral Resources Management program 

included the following: 

• As a result of reduced staffing, the BLM did not meet 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. 

Although the number of mineral materials applications decreased slightly from planned 

projections, the actual quantity of materials issued in 2006 was higher than 2005 because of 

the size of the applications. This was mainly due to increased demand for construction 

activity and energy operations. 

• The BLM completed 15 mineral leases, 235 non-energy post-lease actions, completed 

4,955 mineral material disposals, resolved 61 mineral materials trespass cases, provided 

assistance to Tribes on 26 pre-lease actions, and conducted 1,344 solid mineral inspections 

on public and Indian lands and 3,188 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 242 free use permits for over 14.5 million 

cubic yards of materials valued at over $16.8 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 now exceeds $14.3 

million despite increased recoveries from enforcement. 

• In 2006, BLM’s cost per thousand cubic yards of mineral material authorized for removal 

was lower than the historical average because applicants requested much larger quantities 

of material per case, 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 future years as purchasers increase production on their 

existing contracts and permits and the quantities requested in new applications returns to 

historical averages.
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OTHER MINERALS MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of onshore federal 

acres under lease or 

contract for non-energy 

mineral exploration and 

development (leaseable 

and saleable minerals) (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 883,826 883,826 0% 

Percent of pending cases 

of permits and lease 

applications that are 

processed for non-energy 

minerals. (Bur/PART) 

23% 25% 25% 101.7% 

713/ 701 25% 25% 26% +1% 

Comments: 

The program reported that 101.7 % of the planned accomplishment was completed in 2006. 

Although the program was able to increase the number of applications processed, increases in 

industry demand keep the number of pending applications at 25%. 

Full cost of Mineral 

Materials disposals, 

inspections and trespass 

protection, divided by the 

three year average cubic 

yards disposed. 

(Bur/PART) 

$228 $247 $228 $188 new 

measure $228 $228 0% 

Comments: 

This measure is being reported for the first time in 2007. Historical data has been added to provide 

context. Large disposals in a single year will tend to lower the overall cost even when using the 3 

year full cost average. 2006 included very large disposals. Outyear targets reflect a more average 

year. 

Number of non-energy post 

lease actions processed 

(Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 343 271 -21% 

Process Non-Energy 

Mineral Licenses, Permits 

or Leases. 

26 108 28 15 14 14 14 0% 

Process Non-Energy 

Mineral Post Lease 

Actions. 

452 351 321 235 321 321 260 -19% 

Process Mineral Material 

Disposals. 6,004 5,462 5,000 4,678 5,000 4,597 4,800 +4% 

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 Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 

Related 

Changes Changes Budget 

from 

2007 

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Alaska Minerals $ 2,263 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 18 7 0 -7 0 -7

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [2,222] -[2,222] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$2,222,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of $2,222,000 in the 

Alaska Minerals activity, which includes an increase of $2,222,000 to bring these programs from 

the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s budget. 

Activity: Alaska Minerals 

Subactivity: Alaska Minerals Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 2,263 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 18 7 0 -7 0 -7

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Alaska Minerals Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Decrease in Carryover Funding -7

 TOTAL, Program Changes 0 -7

Justification of 2008 Program Changes

The FY 2008, budget request for Alaska Minerals is $0 and 0 FTE, no change from the 2007 

President’s Budget Request, which proposed the elimination of the program. 
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Because of the need to focus available funding on higher priorities such as implementation of 

the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 2008 Budget Request provides no funding for 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. 

Assuming passage of the 2007 request, BLM is implementing a plan to integrate Alaska 

Minerals staff and facilities into other programs. 

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 goal of the Alaska Minerals programs is 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). 

This map depicts mineral assessments of high priority mining districts. 

There are 73 mining districts in Alaska. Of those, 30 were identified as high priority for 

assessments under ANILCA. Assessments of the remaining 43 mining districts were not 
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scheduled. Each mining district study typically requires five years to complete. The U.S. Bureau 

of Mines (through 1995) and the BLM have completed the mineral assessments (mining district 

studies) of high priority mining districts shown in the following map. 

2008 Program Performance 

The 2007 budget proposed the elimination of the Alaska Minerals Program. Under the 

Continuing Resolutions, work on assessments that were underway was continued. In 2008, all 

work related to BLM mineral assessments in Alaska would be stopped. This work can be 

accomplished by other entities. BLM is currently developing plans for the portion of the facility in 

Juneau used by the program, and for its collection of mineral information, rocks, minerals and 

artifacts. 

The John Rishel Mineral Information Center is located at the Bureau of Land Management facility on 

Mayflower Island. The library and public room, formerly the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) library, 

contains more than 20,000 geologic and minerals publications. 

In 2006, the Alaska Minerals Program accomplished the following: 

- completed the final report for the Aniak Mining District Study, 

- completed the first full field season for the Bristol Bay Mining District Study and 

investigating 70 sites; 

- completed the reconnaissance for the Fortymile RPA Mining District Study and 

investigating 8 sites; 

- continued work on the Admiralty Mining District Study; 

- released the data from the South NPR-A airborne geophysical survey 

- conducted the Bristol Bay airborne geophysical survey and releasing the results; 

- completed the final report for the Delta River Mining District Study; 
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- completed the economic prefeasibilty report for the Delta River Mining District; 

- initiated the economic prefeasibilty report for the Aniak Mining District; and 

- completed the mineral potential report for the Bay Resource Management Plan. 

ALASKA MINERALS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Justification 

Change

from 

2007 

Planned 

to 2008 

Assess Alaska 

Minerals (number). 158 212 78 83 0 0 0 
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Activity: Realty and Ownership Management 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Alaska Conveyance $ 40,002 35,234 +696 -1,890 34,040 -1,194

 FTE 280 267 0 -9 258 -9

 Cadastral Survey $ 15,790 13,951 +430 -3,242 11,139 -2,812

 FTE 106 101 0 -9 92 -9

 Land and Realty Mgt $ 33,186 33,331 +1,179 -1,139 33,371 +40

 FTE 307 304 0 -13 291 -13

Total Activity $ 88,978 82,516 2,305 -6,271 78,550 -3,966

 FTE 693 672 0 -31 641 -31

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [4,265] -[4,265] 

 FTE [4] -[4] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$4,265,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s Budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a programmatic decrease of 

-$10,536,000 in the Realty and Ownership activity, which includes a programmatic decrease of 

-$4,265,000 to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 

President’s budget. 

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. 
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Rights-of-Way: The BLM administers approximately 93,000 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 rightof-way grants to use the public lands for roads, pipelines, transmission lines, and 

communication sites. Energy-related rights-of-way play an essential part in the transportation of 

energy sources, from either oil or gas production areas or electricity that has been generated 

from a variety of sources, 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-ofway 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-ofWay* Total 

Number of 

Authorizations 13,913 27,531 4,768 47,011 93,223

Acres 1,001,299 235,940 55,323 5,635,809 6,928,371

Miles 82,607 38,930 4,564 ** 126,101

* 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. 

Based on 2006 Data 

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 
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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. 

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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Activity: Realty and Ownership Management 

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance 

Activity: Realty and Ownership 

Subactivity: Alaska Conveyance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 40,002 35,234 +696 -1,890 34,040 -1,194

FTE 280 267 0 -9 258 -9

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Alaska Conveyance 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -6 

 • Finance & Business -5 

 • Travel Reduction -118 

 • Program Decrease -1,761 -9

 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,890 -9

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Alaska Conveyance Program is $34,040,000 and 258 FTE, a net 

program decrease of -$1,890,000 and -9 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$6,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$5,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$118,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 168 

Program Decrease (-$1,761,000/-9 FTE Positions) 

The BLM proposes to decrease the Alaska Conveyance Program by $1.76 million. The 

reduction is comprised of approximately $1.5 million in labor cost and $.26 million in contract 

services. 

The 2008 funding level will allow the BLM to finalize land ownership patterns through obtaining 

final land selection priorities from clients. The deadline for clients to file final land selection 

priorities is December 10, 2008. An additional three years from the December 10, 2008, 

deadline is the time estimated for transferring land title by Interim Conveyance and Tentative 

Approval, and the elimination of massive over-selections of land. The estimated completion 

date for land transfer by Interim Conveyance and Tentative Approval is 2012. Confirmatory 

patents are dependent upon cadastral surveys and are expected to be completed by 2030. 

Although the enactment of the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act in December 2004 

created an expectation that the BLM would complete all land conveyances in Alaska by 2009, 

the requested funding level will allow the BLM to make significant progress in transferring 

Federal lands in Alaska to Alaska Native Corporations and to the State compared to the 

situation prior to the Acceleration Act. BLM will have substantively completed determining the 

land ownership patterns by 2009, a major goal of the Acceleration Act, which will increase 

certainty for all stake holders, with final title following in subsequent years. 

As a result of the 2008 program change, cadastral survey miles will be reduced. Completion of 

survey plats are expected to occur within 18 months of field survey. Thus, by reducing the rate 

of survey in 2008, fewer acres will be available for patent beginning in 2010. This reduced 

number of acres available for patent in 2010 and beyond will delay the completion of land 

transfers to the State of Alaska and Alaska Native Corporations.

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Complete Cadastral 

Survey Miles. 6,063 8,002 3,340 249 1,309 600 -709 0 

Total Projected Cost 

($000) $26,824 $22,458 $20,113 $1,868 $9,818 $4,500 -$5,318 0 

Projected Cost per 

workload measure. $4,424 $2,807 $6,022 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 0 

Comments 

The unit costs are expected to increase in 2007 because the villages planned for survey have denser land 

patterns resulting in increased legal complexities and time required to complete projects. 

The unit costs have incresed over the last few years as a result of the BLM WO directing the state and field 

offices to code managerial and support functions to actual on-the-ground work. 

The miles of field survey in 2005 was above average because the surveys completed that year were less 

complex due to less dense land patterns. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) use 

averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of prior year 

funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the proposed 

program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program 

change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent outyear.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 169 

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data in 

the 

Alaska Conveyance Program 

A new Bureau Performance Measure, Percent of Land 

Processed under Interim Conveyances, Tentative 

Approvals, relinquishments and rejections to the State 

and Alaskan Native Corporations (4.1.27), was added in 

2006 to more accurately portray the program workload. 

Additionally two workload measures were refined in 2006 

for the purpose of clarifying workload accomplishments. 

Program Overview 

The BLM is directly or indirectly involved in managing over 200 million acres of Federal lands, 

including State and Native-selected lands, in Alaska. The BLM is statutorily required to transfer 

title to 150 million acres of Federal lands within Alaska to the State of Alaska, Alaska Native 

Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives through the Alaska Conveyance Program. The 

Alaska Conveyance Program consists principally of two divisions -- Conveyance Management 

and 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 Program has been in operation since the mid-1960s, conveying 

Federal land in accordance with several laws, which include: the Native Allotment Act of 1906, 

the Alaska 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. 

Since inception, the Alaska Conveyance Program has patented 68 million acres of the original 

150 million acres owed to the State, Alaska Native Corporations, and individual Alaska Natives. 

Approximately 82 million acres, including the lands interim conveyed and tentative approved, 

await final patent. 

The transfer process began with the selection 

of lands by Natives, Alaska Native 

Corporations, and the State. An on-theground cadastral survey is performed to 

determine land boundaries. The subsequent 

cadastral survey plat is produced, approved, 

and recorded in the Federal land records 

system. Finally, the land is conveyed by 

Federal land patent. In addition to completing 

land transfers, this program also administers 

the townsite trustee program; manages and 

processes other land actions such as easements and rights-of-way on lands planned for 

conveyance; recovers titles to erroneously conveyed land for re-conveyance; and supports land 

records automation and modernization initiatives. 

The Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act allows previous legislative mandates to work in 

concert. Additionally, the BLM continues to streamline processes and find more efficient ways 

of conducting business while providing due process to entities and individuals affected by land 

transfer decisions. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 170 

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. 

Fiduciary Trust Model - In addition to the basic land conveyance mission goals, the Division of 

Cadastral Survey in Alaska also implements the Fiduciary Trust Model, the Secretarialapproved initiative designed to provide cadastral services to Tribes, individual American Indians, 

and Alaska Natives. The Fiduciary Trust Model 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. 

2008 Program Performance 

The 2008 budget for Alaska Conveyance is $34,040,000 and 259 FTE. At the request level, 

BLM will be able to patent at the same rate as 2007, supported by approved cadastral surveys 

from prior years. At the end of 2008, BLM will have patented 51 percent of the total land (150 

million acres) required under law to be transferred by patent to the State of Alaska and Alaska 

Native Corporations. A decrease in the number of miles surveyed in 2008 will reduce the 

annual number of acres available for patent beginning in 2010 and will delay completion of final 

patents under ANCSA and the Alaska Statehood Act to around 2030. 

Although the BLM continues to explore innovative ways to improve communication with Native 

clients in order to increase cooperation and participation, the most effective strategy to date--

face-to-face meetings with Corporate Boards in local communities--requires extensive, costly 

travel to remote areas of the State. 

Elders, officers, and others from an Alaska Native 

Corporation gather with BLM Conveyance staff to 

commemorate the transfer of final land title from Federal 

to Native ownership. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 171 

The workload measure, Process Alaska Native Corp Selections (acres approved and acres 

processed but not approved), was abnormally high in 2007 because of specific actions that 

involve large acreages of land selections rejected by the BLM or relinquished by Native 

Corporations. From year to year there will be considerable fluctuations in this workload 

measure depending on the unique circumstances occurring during the fiscal year. However, 

BLM anticipates that the workload measure accomplishments will decrease to more normal 

levels in 2008 following higher than normal activity in 2007. 

As a result of the Program Assessment Rating Tool process, the Administration found that the 

program’s mission goals are clearly mandated by legislation. No additional performance 

measures were recommended. 

Priorities for the Alaska Conveyance Program in 2008 include: 

• Issuing 200 patents for Native allotment parcels. 

• Patenting 3,000,000 acres to the State of Alaska, and patenting 1,500,000 acres of land to 

the Alaska Native Corporations. 

• Processing 3,000,000 acres of State of Alaska selections and processing 4,000,000 acres of 

Alaska Native Corporation selections. 

PROGRESS IN CONVEYING 45.6 MILLION ACRES TO 

ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATIONS

PROGRESS IN CONVEYING 104.5 MILLION ACRES 

TO THE STATE OF ALASKA

Lands 

conveyed by 

interim 

conveyance 

but not yet 

surveyed.

35%

Lands 

surveyed 

and patented 

to Native 

Corps.

49%

Lands 

remaining to 

be surveyed 

and 

conveyed.

16%

Lands 

surveyed 

and 

patented to 

the State

44%

Lands 

conveyed 

by tentative 

approval 

but not yet 

surveyed

44%

Lands 

remaining 

to be 

surveyed 

and 

conveyed 

to the 

State

12%

The BLM has surveyed and patented 49 percent of the 45.6 

million acres that must be conveyed to Alaska Native 

Corporations. The BLM has transferred title to an additional 

35% of the lands by interim conveyance, pending completion of 

surveys. The BLM is required to survey and issue patent to 

lands previously transferred by interim conveyance as well as 

the remaining lands owed to Native Corporations. 

The BLM has surveyed and patented 44 percent of the 

104.5 million acres that must be conveyed to the State. 

An additional 44% of the lands have been transferred by 

tentative approval but are not yet surveyed. The BLM is 

required to survey lands previously transferred by 

tentative approval as well as the remaining lands owed to 

the State. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 172 

• Processing 500 Native allotment parcel applications. This is 200 fewer than projected for 

completion in 2007 because fewer parcels remain. 

• Completing 600 miles of field survey work. This is 709 fewer than projected for completion 

in 2007 because of the increased complexity in land patterns. 

• Approving 5,000 miles of cadastral surveys; this total includes 100 miles of Indian Trust 

surveys to be funded by BIA. This is 2,650 miles less than what is projected for approvals in 

2007 because of fewer actual on-the-ground surveys were conducted in prior years. 

• Collecting 420 townships of GCDB data. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 173 

ALASKA CONVEYANCE AND LANDS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Alaska Land 

Conveyances: 

Percent of land 

patented to the 

State and 

Alaskan Native 

Corporations 

as required by 

statute. 

(Bur/PART) 

86% 

130,074,490/ 

150,027,451 

44% 

66,857,025/ 

151,113,591 

44.9% 

45% 

68,396,441/ 

150,113,591 

45.6% 

68,943,456/ 

151,113,591 

48% 

72,596,441 / 

150,497,040 

51% 

77,096,441 / 

150,497,040 

+3% 

Comments: 

The Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act (ALTAA) provided tools so that the Alaska Native Allotment Act, the 

Alaska Statehood Act, and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, could be worked in concert in order to 

facilitate additional transfer of land. 

Percent of land 

processed 

under IC, TA, 

relinquishments 

and rejections 

to the State 

and Alaskan 

Native 

Corporations. 

(Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

14% 

9,900,000/ 

71,550,000 

17% 

11,900,000/ 

71,550,000 

+16% 

Approve 

Cadastral 

Surveys 

(miles). 

5,492 7,174 6,112 6,328 6,050 7,650 5,000 -35% 

Complete 

Cadastral Field 

Surveys 

(miles). 

6,063 5,199 3,050 3,340 249 1,309 600 -54% 

Collect Digital 

Cadastral Data 596 962 430 510 380 380 420 +10% 

Manage Public 

Land Records 8,007 8,276 8,600 10,445 9,000 7,400 8,000 +8% 

Process Alaska 

Native 

Allotment 

Conveyances 

(parcels 

patented) 

679 566 250 351 250 200 200 0% 

Patent Alaska 

State 

Conveyances 

(acres 

patented) 

320,036 2,060,995 500,000 903,830 500,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 0% 

Patent Alaska 

Native 

Corporation 

Conveyances 

(acres) 

900,299 1,466,162 500,000 674,956 500,000 1,200,000 1,500,000 +25% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 174 

ALASKA CONVEYANCE AND LANDS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Process Alaska 

Native 

Allotment 

Selections 

(parcels 

approved, 

processed but 

not approved) 

N/A N/A 550 1,145 300 700 500 -29% 

Process Alaska 

State 

Selections 

(acres 

approved, 

processed but 

not approved) 

N/A N/A 1,500,000 1,645,709 1,500,000 1,800,000 3,000,000 +67% 

Process Alaska 

Native Corp 

Selections 

(acres 

approved, 

processed but 

not approved) 

N/A N/A 1,500,000 1,804,028 1,500,000 8,100,000 4,000,000 -51% 

Alaska Conveyance and Lands is responsible for reporting data to WO350 for the following measures: A) Boundary/Survey: Percent

of high priority Federal and Indian lands with completed modern brass cap cadastral survey as identified for survey during the fiscal 

year in the Cadastral Survey Three-Year Plan; B) Boundary/Survey: Percent of Surveys Completed within eighteen (18) months of 

being funded; C) Percent of townships for which DOI has data responsibility, where land status boundaries and geographic 

coordinates are in digital format, are GIS validated and have been submitted for posting on the internet. These measures are listed 

under Cadastral Surveys (BLM Subactivity 1420), but could not be shown above because these are not Alaska specific measures. 

The value submitted for each of these measures will be computed by WO350 after compiling data submitted by all BLM state offices. 

Measures A and B are required under PART assessment that took place in 2004. 

Approved Cadastral Survey miles include the number of miles approved from funds in subactivity 1410 plus the number of miles 

approved for Indian Trust work funded in subactivity 1910. FY'06 actual accomplishments include 6,328 miles of Approved Cadastral 

Survey in subactivity 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and Lands) and 132 miles in subactivity 1910 (Cadastral BIA reimbursable). Total

Approved Cadastral Survey miles equal 6,460. 

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 in subactivity 1910. FY'06 actual accomplishments include 3,316 Cadastral Field Survey miles 

from subactivity 1410 (Alaska Conveyance and Lands), 49 field survey miles in subactivity 1910 (Cadastral BIA reimbursable), and 24 

field survey miles for the U.S. Forest Service in subactivity 9820 (USFS Cadastral Survey). Total completed Cadastral Field Survey 

miles equal 3,389. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 175 

Activity: Realty and Ownership Management 

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey

Activity: Realty and Ownership 

Subactivity: Cadastral Survey 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 15,790 13,951 +430 -3,242 11,139 -2,812

FTE 106 101 0 -9 92 -9

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Cadastral Survey 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -9 

 • Travel Reduction -59 

 • Program Decrease -3,174 -9

 TOTAL, Program Changes -3,242 -9

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Cadastral Survey is $11,139,000 and 92 FTE, a net program 

decrease of -$3,242,000 and -9 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$9,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$59,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Decrease (-$3,174,000/-9 FTE Positions) 

The BLM proposes to decrease the Cadastral Survey program by $3.174 million. This will result 

in a reduction of 2,290 miles of cadastral field survey miles. In addition BLM will not maintain 

data for 2,400 townships in the Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB). Maintenance is the 

collection and updating of GCDB from new survey information from BLM and partners. 

Funding will remain in the Cadastral Survey account to continue the core cadastral survey 

functions of approving surveys, addressing public inquires, consulting with staff from other 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 176 

programs to advise on boundary issues, providing guidance and oversight for field surveys paid 

for by other program and bureaus, and managing the GCDB. 

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Complete Cadastral 

Field Surveys (miles) 6,858 5,199 1,179 4,200 1,182 0 -1,182 0 

Total Projected Cost 

($000) $38,308 $25,977 $26,705 $19,887 $5,597 $0 -$5,597 0 

Projected Cost per 

field mile surveyed 

(whole dollars) 

$5,586 $4,997 $4,509 $4,735 $4,735 $0 0 0 

Comments The number of miles surveyed that receive direct funding from the Cadastral Proigram will be reduced by 

1,182 and an additional 1,108 miles that receive funding support from other sources will be reduced. 

Update Digital 

Cadastral Data 

(GCDB) (number of 

townships) 

3,460 2,714 2,111 3,500 2,400 0 -2,400 0 

Total Projected Cost 

($000) $3,068 $2,630 $3,404 $1,925 $1,320 0 -$1,320 0 

Projected Cost per 

townships 

(whole dollars) 

$887 $969 $550 $550 $550 $0 0 0 

Comments 

Tthe BLM will not Update Digital Cadastral Data but will allow for the ongoing management of the 

database, which includes overseeing the validation, sharing of GCDB (exporting and importing) with States 

and counties, and stewardship. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) 

use averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of

prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect 

the proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the 

program change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a 

subsequent outyear. 

Program Overview 

The BLM is responsible for performing cadastral surveys on all 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 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. As illustrated in the pie chart on 

the following page, many of these programs fund the cost of cadastral surveys conducted on 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 177 

2006 Cadastral Field Surveys

Funding Sources

Other

9%

Cadastral Survey 

Program

24%

Western Oregon 

Forest Mgt

8%

USFS Cadastral 

Reimbursables

6%

Cadastral 

Reimbursables

46%

Rangeland 

Management

5%

Public Survey

2%

their behalf. 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 wellmarked 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 (GCDB) Program, 

which is a system to 

represent land ownership 

boundaries in a coordinated, 

standardized digital fashion. 

The budget would allow for 

management of the GCDB, 

which includes overseeing 

the validation of the data 

base, sharing of GCDB (exporting and importing) with States and counties, and stewardship of 

the database. Our information systems such as NILS depend on GCDB as the base layer for 

BLM processes such a leasing, sales, exchanges, and stipulations. 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 resolutions, the 

Association is supportive of the GCDB because of its ability to portray survey grade positions in 

a common, seamless digital environment. 

Fiduciary Trust Model - The Fiduciary Trust Model is the Secretarial approved initiative 

designed to provide cadastral services to Tribes, individual American Indians, and Alaska 

Other Programs (each < 2%) 

Soil, Water, Air Mgmt T&E Species Wildland Fire Preparedness 

Oil and Gas Mgmt Annual Maintenance Operations Maintenance 

Land and Realty Mgmt Cultural Resources Mgmt Fisheries Management 

Recreation Resources Mgmt Wild Urban Fuels Title IV Hazardous Fuels Reduction 

SNPLMA Sales Preparation Resource Mgmt Planning Hazardous Mat Mgmt 

Forestry (PD) Forestry Pipeline Restoration Wild Horses & Burros 

Wildlife Management Law Enforcement Burned Area Rehab 

Wilderness Management Mining Law Administration Riparian
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 178 

Natives. There are four components to this initiative which have begun implementation during 

the last two years: 

1) Bureau of Land Management Indian Lands Surveyors. The intent of this component was 

to install one highly experienced Cadastral Surveyor into each of the twelve Bureau of 

Indian Affairs (BIA) Regional Offices. This person was installed to provide expedited 

cadastral survey services to the various American Indians, Alaska Natives, Agency Offices 

and Regional Offices in support of the Secretary's Fiduciary Trust responsibility. 

2) Create and implement a Certified Federal 

Surveyor Program (CFedS). The intent of this 

component was to assist private and licensed 

land surveyors, in good standing, to continue 

their professional development by designing, 

creating and implementing a training program 

that would emphasize the proper methods, 

orders and procedures of surveying or 

resurveying Indian or trust lands. The Program 

consists of a distance-learning course 

containing training exercises, quizzes, and 

video lecture. This training program started in 

the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2007 and the 

Certification Examination is scheduled for 

February 2, 2007. The BLM will continue 

management of the CFedS and expects 

approximately 400 land surveyors to be certificated by the Program in 2007. 

3) Improve the condition of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The intent of this 

component is to upgrade the PLSS by rehabilitating inferior monumentation, re-establishing 

lost or obliterated corners, resurveying questionable boundaries and provide for a posting 

and marking program. This component, while not currently implemented, continues to be 

one of the Department's highest survey priorities. 

4) The Cadastral Geographic Information System (CGIS) creates one standardized source 

of land status information based on cadastral data that delineates the official legal land 

descriptions. This CGIS will pictorially represent the records that compose the ownership 

and possession of the individual or the tribe. The program or tribal manager will be able to 

more effectively or efficiently promote individual or tribal lands and resources. The BLM and 

a few tribal entities are currently collecting the Geographic Coordinates that compose the 

base layer of the CGIS. 

The BLM continues 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 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. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

The Cadastral Survey Program conducted a 

program analysis evaluating performance and 

cost data to assess which organizations are 

achieving the greatest efficiencies. Cost data 

from 2003 to 2006 was used in providing 

valuable criterion for determining budget 

distributions. This analysis provided valuable 

information about the costs of surveys and the 

workload faced by each State Office. 

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.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 179 

In 2006, two Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) performance measures were 

implemented. The first 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. The second 

demonstrates the efficiency with which cadastral surveys are completed once funding is 

identified. 

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 2007 President’s Budget requested $16.4 million for the BIA cadastral survey work on 

Indian Trust lands, an increase from the 2006 level of $7.4 million. BIA will provide theses funds 

to BLM; BLM will 

use the funding to 

provide a wide 

range of cadastral 

services on Indian 

Trust lands. 

In 2006 other 

federal agencies 

and BLM 

benefiting 

subactivities 

provided funding 

for high priority 

surveys, including 

$1.5 million from 

the USFS, $2.1 

million from Western Oregon Forest Management, $1.4 million from Range Management, and 

more than $2.0 million from the other BLM programs. The 2007 funding from other federal 

agencies and BLM benefiting subactivities has not been determined. 

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 assists the energy pilot offices by providing geospatial information, 

which relates 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. Starting in 2006, each state office with an energy pilot office within its jurisdiction 

has been directed to devote one land surveyor and one GCDB personnel to provide support. 

Lower 48 States

 10-Year Cadstral Survey Field Accomplishments

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Source: Public Land Statistics Miles of Survey

Total

BIA

BLM

Other Fed
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2008 Program Performance 

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. 

2004 PART - Realty and Ownership Management - At the operational level, the program is 

relatively well managed, but the bureau lacks adequate performance measures that focus on 

meaningful, strategic outcomes. 

The BLM will continue to work on: developing new measures and refining a few existing 

measures to improve the program's focus on performance, and in particular, on outcomes. BLM 

will continue to implement recent legislative changes to the Alaska conveyance program to 

reduce the cost of completing required conveyances and to speed up conveyances and the 

eventual completion of the program. 

The following two PART performance measures were established as a result of the 2004 PART 

analysis: 

1. Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands that are funded. In 2005, 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 percent 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 Program 

came in under target in 2006 with a performance value of 11 percent. The Program came in 

under target primarily because many of the highest priority projects funded were not 

identified at the time the original inventory was produced. 

In 2006, each state office again collected an inventory of cadastral survey needs from their 

respective customers. This inventory covering fiscal years 2007 – 2009 was used for 

calculating the performance measure’s baseline, and has established a goal of 8 percent for 

2007 for meeting these identified needs. The estimated cost to fund the 2007 inventory of 

needs is estimated at $181 million; this total includes $72 million in survey needs for Indian 

Trust lands, and $108 million for other Federally managed lands. 

2. Percent of Surveys Completed within eighteen months of being funded. Reporting for this 

PART efficiency measure begins in 2007. The 2007 goal for this measure is 54 percent. A 

survey group must be signed and approved within eighteen months of the date the 

assignment instructions to be considered as completed within the eighteen month period. 

Note: The Alaska Conveyance Program also contributes to the above PART performance 

measures. PART web, the Management Initiatives Tracking System, and Expectmore.gov will 

only show one value for each of the two measures; this value will be the combined performance 

of both the Cadastral Surveys Program and the Alaska Conveyance and Lands Programs. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 181 

In 2008, the Cadastral Survey program plans to accomplish the following: 

• Completing 2,527 miles of field survey work. The entire workload will be funded through 

sources other than the Cadastral Survey program. 

• Approve 4,900 miles of existing field survey efforts. Approximately 80 percent of the 

workload will be funded through sources other than the Cadastral Survey program. 

• Collect 400 townships of GCDB data. This is about 750 

fewer than in 2007 because the remaining townships 

awaiting collection are more complex; and also, 

because some state offices will shift their focus to 

performing GCDB data updates and maintenance in 

support of NILS and energy development. 

• Each state office with an energy pilot office within its 

jurisdiction has been directed, beginning in 2006, to 

dedicate one GCDB personnel in support of the energy 

pilot office mission goals. 

The Program expects to have completed the following key 

performance outcomes in 2007: 

• Complete 4,900 miles of Cadastral Field Survey. 

Approximately 75 percent of the workload will be 

funded through sources other than the Cadastral 

Survey program. Denser land patterns and the 

resulting legal complexity of urban interfaced lands 

planned for survey is expected to result in fewer 

cadastral field miles than in 2006. 

• Approve 5,533 miles of Cadastral Surveys. 

• Collect GCDB data on 1,156 townships. Collection of data in some of the plains states, 

including Oklahoma and the Dakotas, will increase because of an increased emphasis in oil 

and gas exploration. 

• Continue supporting the seven pilot project offices in support of the Energy Policy Act within 

the states’ of Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Each state office with a 

pilot office within its jurisdiction has dedicated at least one GCDB personnel to support the 

energy pilot office(s). 

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - In 2008, the following cadastral services will be provided within the 

BLM Energy Pilot Project offices: 

 

• Colorado – The Glenwood Springs Office is performing cadastral survey field work adjacent 

to the Roan Plateau Planning Area where there is ongoing leasing and new well drilling. 

• Montana -- The Montana State Office provided vital Cadastral Geographic Information 

System data to its pilot office, which has resulted in quicker preparation of lease information 

for official hearings. The Montana’s State Board of Oil and Gas estimates a savings of 45 

percent of staff time by using GCDB. Also, the Montana State Office provided for a 

Cadastral Geographic Information System project to a Tribal government for integration of 

Well marked property boundary locations of 

Federal lands help to support BLM's vision for 

productive and sustainable public lands. 
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GCDB data with oil and leasing information to more efficiently facilitate oil and gas lease 

sales. 

• Utah – Vernal Energy Pilot Office formed a partnership between the BLM and BIA to survey 

the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation to facilitate oil and gas development. This 

cadastral survey enables the leases and well heads to be located with certainty in an area 

with multiple mineral interests in a highly productive energy area. 

• Wyoming – The new cadastral survey data is used to update the GCDB which provides for 

more orderly development of well spacing for efficient oil and gas development. 

Environmental, construction and reclamation benefits are derived by using current survey 

information by reducing the well foot print and disturbance area. 
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CADASTRAL SURVEY PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Land Title Records: 

Number of public land title 

records posted on the 

internet to assist title, 

survey, historical and 

genealogical research and 

retrieval (Bureau Measure) 

106,299 

records 

150,151

records 

200,000

records 

260,397 

records 

200,000 

records 

200,000 

records 

200,000 

records 

0 

records 

Percent of survey projects 

of Federal and Indian Trust 

lands that are funded 

(Bur/PART) 

20% 20% 20% 11% 22% 8% 

113/ 1418 

8% 

113/ 

1418 

0% 

Survey: Percent of 

cadastral surveys approved 

within eighteen months of 

the funding date. 

(Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 54% 1st data 2007 56% 54% 332/615 

56% 

344/615 +2% 

Approve Cadastral Surveys 

(miles)* 18,470 7,174 5,877 1,402 5,200 1,169 1,040 -11% 

Complete Cadastral Field 

Surveys (miles) 6,858 5,199 4,754 1,179 4,200 1,182 0 -100% 

Collect Digital Cadastral 

Data (GCDB) (number of 

townships) 

1,400 962 825 579 900 1,156 400 -65% 

Update Digital Cadastral 

Data (GCDB) (number of 

townships) 

3,460 3,107 2,157 2,111 3,500 2,400 0 -100% 

* Program Element definition for BJ changed between FY`04 and FY`05 resulting in a large decrease. 

The above primary outputs for 2004-2005 reflect performance from all BLM state offices except for Alaska. See Alaska Conveyance 

and Lands for primary outputs in BLM Alaska. The above primary outputs were produced using funds from a wide range of BLM 

programs as well as funds other Federal agencies. See below for breakout of primary outputs produced in 2006 for a wide range of 

customers. 

Miles of Approved Cadastral Survey: 2006 Actual Accomplishments include 1,402 miles of Approved Cadastral Survey in 

Subactivity 1420 (Cadastral Survey); 4,186 miles in Subactivity 1910 (reimbursable; including BIA for 3,959 miles, and the remaining 

227 miles for NPS, DOD, BOR, and FWS); 305 miles in Subactivity 9820 (USFS reimbursable); and 543 miles in a variety of other 

benefiting BLM Subactivities. The total Approved Field Survey Miles in 2006 (excluding Alaska) equal 6,436. 

Miles of Completed Cadastral Field Survey: 2006 Actual Accomplishments include 1,179 miles of Completed Cadastral Field Miles 

in Subactivity 1420 (Cadastral Survey); 3,901 miles in Subactivity 1910 (reimbursable; including BIA for 3,202 miles, and the 

remaining 122 miles for NPS, DOD, BOR, and FWS); 331 miles in Subactivity 9820 (USFS Cadastral Survey); and 389 miles for a 

variety of other benefiting BLM Programs. The total Completed Cadastral Field Survey miles (excluding Alaska) equal 5,922. 

WO350 reported for one PART measure (Percent of survey projects of Federal and Indian Trust lands that are funded) for the first 

time in 2006. WO350 will report for a second PART measure (Percent of cadastral surveys approved within eighteen months of 

being funded) starting in 2007. Reporting for these measures involves compiling reporting data from all twelve state offices. These 

measures are required under the PART assessment that took place in 2004. See note at bottom of Alaska Conveyance and Lands 

performance summary for BLM Alaska's reporting responsibilities for these measures. 
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Activity: Realty and Ownership Management 

Subactivity: Land and Realty Management 

Activity: Realty and Ownership 

Subactivity: Lands and Realty Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 33,186 33,331 +1,179 -1,139 33,371 +40

FTE 307 304 0 -13 291 -13

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Land & Realty Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -25 

 • Finance & Business -6 

 • Travel Reduction -108 

 • Rights of Way Cost Recovery -1,000 -13

 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,139 -13

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Land and Realty Management is $33,371,000 and 291 FTE, a net 

program decrease of -$1,139,000 and -13 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$25,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$6,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$108,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 186 

Program Decrease (-$1,000,000/-13 FTE Positions) 

In 2008, the BLM proposes to reduce the program funding by $1.0 million. This funding will be 

offset by an equal amount of funds gained through the more efficient administration of cost 

recovery regulations. 

 

BLM authorizes the use of public lands for various activities such as oil and gas pipelines, 

electric transmission lines, communications equipment sites, wind and solar energy equipment 

sites. BLM charges users BLM’s cost of processing the requests for these uses of the public 

lands, through cost recovery regulations. 

In 2005 BLM revised the cost recovery regulations, to provide better customer service to the 

applicants and recover costs in a more fair and equitable manner. BLM has begun extensive 

training for its employees on the use of these new regulations. In 2007, BLM will issue 

additional guidance which will ensure that BLM staff charge all review time to rights of way cost 

recovery cases and ensure that rights-of-way are properly categorized; thus ensuring that 

proponents are paying the appropriate cost of processing rights-of-way, including the cost BLM 

incurs for monitoring of the right-of-way holders compliance with required on-the-ground 

stipulations. 

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 rightsof-way, electric transmission line and 

distribution line rights-of-way, telephone and 

fiber optic rights-of-way, and communication 

sites for serving communities with television 

services, cellular phone service and many 

other communication needs. Renewable 

energy rights-of-way are granted for wind 

and solar energy testing and production 

sites. In addition, the Land and Realty 

Management program authorizes the use of 

the public lands for water pipelines, roads 

and commercial filming. Through this 

program, the BLM also works to improve 

the distribution and management of the 

public lands through land acquisitions, 

including purchases and donations, sales, 

disposals, and exchanges. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

The BLM has experienced a 10 percent increase in 

applications for energy type rights-of-way annually. With 

the demand for large, complex energy rights-of-way, such 

as interstate natural gas pipelines, interstate electric 

transmission lines and wind energy development projects, 

a need was identified for an experienced single point-ofcontact for the industry to work with throughout the 

processing of the application, NEPA preparation and 

subsequent construction of the facility. 

The rights-of-way Project Manager program was 

developed to respond to requests from both BLM’s 

customers- the right-of-way applicants- and field offices. 

Major benefits have been better customer service to both 

our industry customers as well as field offices by locating 

these positions in the field, close to the projects while 

maintaining minimum budget impacts to BLM because the 

position salaries and expenses are primarily cost 

recoverable. 

Project managers are currently responsible for 18 major 

projects including energy development projects such as oil 

and gas pipelines, wind energy farms, power generation 

plants, and electric transmission lines. They are also taken 

the lead in the Bureau’s requirements under section 368 of 
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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 involving 

designating utility corridors for locating electric transmission lines, oil and gas pipelines and fiber 

optic lines. 

Rights-of-Way – Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the 

Mineral Leasing Act provisions (MLA), the BLM issues right-of-way grants to authorize the 

construction, operation, and maintenance of a wide range of facilities on the public lands. When 

authorizing rights-of-way, the BLM develops terms and conditions to enhance public benefits 

and promote responsible uses of the public lands. Many of these right-of-way grants are related 

to energy development, such as rights-of-way for oil and gas pipelines and related facilities; 

electric transmission and distribution lines; wind and solar energy site testing and development 

facilities roads; water pipelines for community water supplies; and communication sites needed 

for the increasing demand for cellular telephone services, television, microwave facilities and 

communication equipment needed by communities for police, fire and medical responders. 

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. 

Renewable Energy – The President’s National Energy Policy and Section 211 of the Energy 

Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) encourages the development of renewable energy resources, 

including wind energy, as part of an overall strategy to develop a diverse portfolio of domestic 

energy supplies for the future. The extension of the Federal wind energy production tax credit 

and a variety of State-level tax credits have generated a renewed interest in commercial wind 

energy projects on the public lands. 

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 

hydropower 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. 

Hydropower license and re-license projects are located primarily in California, Washington, 

Oregon, and Idaho. In 2006, BLM reported to FERC that BLM’s cost of administering Part 1 of 

the Federal Power Act for BLM was approximately $750,000. BLM is not reimbursed for the 

work it performs in the relicensing effort.

Use Authorizations - Through the Land and Realty Management program, the BLM authorizes 

the use of public lands for activities such as commercial filming, short term uses of public land 

such as for storage, and longer term uses such as agricultural use of isolated parcels 
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surrounded by private lands that are being farmed. States, local government, and qualified nonprofit organizations that operate recreational or other facilities devoted to public uses such as 

schools and parks, 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 applicable 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. 

Offsetting Revenue from Subsurface Mineral Sales - BLM is requesting a decrease in 

funding for the Land Acquisition Activity to be offset by estimated revenue from the sale of 

subsurface mineral estate. Where mineral interest is owned by the United States and another 

party owns the surface, the BLM can use an existing provision of the FLPMA to convey mineral 

interest with no known mineral values, to the surface owner. The budget proposes a change to 

allow the proceeds to be credited to the Land Acquisition account to be used for the purchase of 

lands or interests in land, and administrative expenses for purchasing the lands, as authorized 

by the FLPMA. The proposal caps the receipts that can be credited to the Land Acquisition 

account at $5.0 million for 2008, and establishes a minimum sale price of $10 per acre. BLM 

estimates that 500,000 acres could be sold each year at an estimated value of $10 per acre. 

The budget assumes that $5.0 million in receipts will be credited to the Land Acquisition account 

in 2008. 

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. The 

BLM anticipates a reduction in land exchanges in 2007 and 2008 due to the increased use of 

land sale authorities. 

Appraisal Reorganization – The land appraisal function that BLM formerly managed was 

transferred to the Department in 2003. 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.
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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. 

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. 

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 right-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 

approved land disposals; increasing the acreage of land exchange and acquisitions to improve 

land tenure distribution; and increasing the acreage of revocation of unneeded withdrawals of 

the public lands to improve resource management. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the BLM will continue to place a priority on processing rights-of-way and other use 

authorizations for energy-related projects. Other priorities include: 

• Wind Energy: 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. 

• Right-of-Way Corridor: BLM is proceeding to implement applicable portions of the Energy 

Policy Act of 2005. Implementation actions include preparation of a Programmatic 
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Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to establish right-of-way corridors (to be completed 

by December 2007). 

• Exchanges: The BLM anticipates completing 20,000 acres of land exchange disposals and 

20,000 acres of land exchange acquisitions in 2008. Fewer 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.

Rights-of-Way – The demand for additional energy and power capacity is expected to increase 

this workload by as much as 15-20 percent per year over the next five years. Energy and nonenergy related rights-of-way on the public lands represent a significant workload for the BLM.

BLM administers approximately 93,000 rights-of-way on the public lands, including 

approximately 27,000 oil and gas pipeline and 14,000 electric transmission systems rights-ofway. Oil and gas pipeline rights-of-way are authorized under the MLA; while electric 

transmission, telecommunication, fiber optic, water pipeline and road rights-of-way are 

authorized under the FLPMA. BLM processes over 5,500 rights-of-way actions annually, 

including over 1,400 new oil and gas pipelines and 500 electric system rights-of-way 

applications, with an increase in applications of over 10 percent a year during the last several 

years. 

In 2007, the BLM estimates it will collect more than $14.5 million in cost recovery fees for new 

rights-of-way, amendments, assignments and renewals. 

Other Funding Sources - Studies, surveys and environmental analyses required to process 

right-of-way applications are funded through a combination of funds appropriated through this 

subactivity and cost recovery (subactivity 5101 and 5102) fees charged to applicants for BLM to 

process applications for rights-of-way and monitor the terms and conditions of the grant through 

construction of the facility once the right-of-way has been granted. 

Renewable Energy - In 2008, the BLM will continue to process an increasing number of 

applications for wind energy site testing and monitoring and wind energy development projects. 

The existing projects and future proposals will create a significant workload and demand a 

commitment of resources and a priority to the timely and consistent processing of right-of-way 

applications. 

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 applicable areas managed by the BLM, U.S. Forest Service, 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. At the end of FY 2007, the BLM had 

received a cumulative amount of $88 million in receipts from land sales (This receipt amount will 

increase once full payment is made for lands sold in late fiscal year 2006 and the first quarter of 

fiscal year 2007). The BLM plans several sales in 2008 and these proceeds will be used by BLM 

and the other land managing agencies in 2008 to purchase lands. 

Land Withdrawals - The BLM will continue to review withdrawals in 2007, and anticipates 

revoking withdrawals for 150,000 acres in 2007 and 125,000 acres in 2008; however, the 

acreage for which withdrawals are revoked is dependant on the terms of each individual 

withdrawal. 
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Military Base Closure Issues - 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 2007 and a similar workload in 2008. 
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LANDS AND REALTY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of megawatts of 

installed capacity authorized 

on public land for renewable 

energy development. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD TBD 

Percent of wind farms 

incorporating best 

management practices for 

protecting raptors, and other 

birds and bats. [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

28% 

35/ 125 

new 

measure 

38% 

55/ 145 

46% 

75/ 165 +8% 

Comments: 

All wind energy development ROW grants on public land, approved after 11/2005, will incorporate 

best management practices for protecting raptors and other birds and bats. Approximately twenty 

new wind energy ROW grants are approved each year which will change the numerator and the 

denominator. In addition, beginning in 2009 approximately ten existing wind energy ROW grants 

are scheduled for renewal each year and will need to incorporate best management practices in 

order to be renewed. 

Percent of pending cases of 

right-of-way permits and 

grant applications in backlog 

status. (SP/PART) 

1,007 1,117 1,127 1,350 1,100 

30% 

1,100/ 

3,666 

25% 

750/ 

3000 

-5% 

Comments: Trend shows how industry demand for energy related ROW increased the backlog thru 2006. 

Average cost to process a 

minor category right-of-way 

permit or grant application 

(major types of rights-of-way 

reported separately) (Bureau 

PART Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure $700 $700 0% 

Average length of time 

required to process a minor 

category right-of-way permit 

or grant application (Bur 

PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 60 days 60 days 0% 

Land Title Records: Number 

of public land title records 

posted on the internet to 

assist title, survey, historical, 

and genealogical research 

and retrieval. (Bur) 

106,299 

records 

150,151 

records 200,000 260,397 records 

200,000 

records 

200,000 

records 

200,000 

records 0% 

Increase the acreage of land 

disposals and conveyances 

completed outside Alaska. 

(Bur/PART) 

40,200 121,046 100,000 121,788 100,000 11,500 30,000 +161% 

Comments: 

Projects funded in prior years were completed in 2006. New performance measures were added in 

2006 for the Southern Nevada Public Land Transfer Act, which will change the results of this 

measure beginning in 2007. Land disposals and conveyances are based on actual project acres 

which will vary each year. 
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LANDS AND REALTY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Increase the number and 

acreage of land exchanges 

and acquisitions to improve 

land tenure distribution. 

(Bur/PART) 

40712 

acres 

90655 

acres 

31125 

acres 

72887 

acres 

25613 

acres 

25000 

acres 

25000 

acres -0% 

Percentage of total acreage 

of land sales offered by 

competitive or modified 

competitive means. 

(Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 90% 90% 0% 

Number of ROW actions 

completed to provide for use 

of public lands (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 2,755 2,840 +3% 

Process Realty 

Permits/Licenses/Easements. 

(number) * 

807 1,105 800 797 725 725 725 0% 

Process Right-of-Way 

Grants. (number) ** 4,392 4,498 3,169 3,365 3,500 3,500 3,500 0% 

Process Land Exchanges - 

Disposals (acres) *** 9,015 19,756 10,000 28,549 20,000 20,000 20,000 0% 

Process Land Exchanges - 

Acquisitions (acres) *** 4,733 92,357 10,000 44,770 20,000 20,000 20,000 0% 

Conduct Realty Inspections. 

(number) 3,471 5,978 3,300 3,105 3,800 3,800 3,800 0% 

* 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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Activity: Communication Site Management 

Subactivity: Communication Site Management 

Activity: Communication Site Management 

Subactivity: Communication Site Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

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 22 22 0 0 22 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Communication Site Management is $2,000,000 and 22 FTE. 

This request will be offset by $2,000,000 in rental fees, which are collected in 2007 from the 

holders of right-of-way leases for communication uses and facilities sited on public lands. 

Program Overview 

Communication sites on public lands provide 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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BLM processes applications for communications sites from commercial, private, and 

governmental entities under Title V of the Federal Land Policy Management Act, and issues a 

right-of-way use authorization for the communication site. To date, BLM has authorized over 

3,500 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, 45 

percent or 1,575 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 $4.8 million in 2006. 

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 $4.8 million in 2006. 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. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the BLM will continue to process applications for communications site leases and 

rights-of-way, as well as, applications for assignments, amendments, and renewals. The BLM 

will continue to emphasize site administration and management. The BLM expects to complete 

25 final communication site management plans in 2008; process 60 actions for lease/grant 

issuances, rejections, amendments, and renewals; process 40 actions for assignments, 

cancellations, relinquishments, and other administrative work; and complete 100 site/facility 

inspections. 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 2008, the BLM 

expects to collect $5.0 million in rental fees. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 197 

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Resource Mgt 

Planning $ 49,527 49,142 +1,176 -3,247 47,071 -2,071

 FTE 313 307 0 0 307 0

 Resource Protection 

& Law Enforcement $ 18,942 18,556 +390 -87 18,859 +303

 FTE 124 121 0 0 121 0

 Hazardous Materials 

Mgt $ 15,889 15,933 +439 -242 16,130 +197

 FTE 103 101 0 0 101 0

Total Activity $ 84,358 83,631 2,005 -3,576 82,060 -1,571

 FTE 540 529 0 0 529 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[266] [266] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$266,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a programmatic decrease of -

$3,310,000 in the Resource Protection activity, which includes a programmatic increase of 

+$266,000 to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 

President’s budget. 

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 program 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 
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on BLM-managed or influenced lands (Refer to the performance overview table at the end of 

each program 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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Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning 

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Resource Management Planning 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 49,527 49,142 +1,176 -3,247 47,071 -2,071

FTE 313 307 0 0 307 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Resource Management Planning 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -111 

 • Travel Reduction -136 

 • Program Decrease -3,000 0

TOTAL, Program 

Changes -3,247 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Resource Management Planning program is $47,071,000 and 

307 FTE, a net program decrease of -$3,247,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$111,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Travel Reduction (-$136,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Decrease (-$3,000,000/0 FTE Positions) 

The BLM proposes a $3.0 million decrease for the Resource Management Planning Program. 

The budget provides the BLM the opportunity to continue work in land use planning for high 

priority energy areas, as well as a number of other new starts. The BLM had projected 14 new 

Resource Management Plan (RMP) Revision starts for 2008, of which 8 require updating energy 

decisions necessary to support the Administration's energy initiatives and are included in our 

workload. Other plans that were planned to be started address key sagebrush habitat, grazing 
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management, and travel management issues. Ongoing plans would continue toward 

completion. With the proposed funding decrease, five of the 14 planned RMP starts would be 

deferred until 2009. The BLM will defer lower priority plans. 

The BLM has completed 41 RMP revisions, and has 59 current revisions or major amendments 

in progress, since our current planning initiative began in 2001. The BLM has approximately 40 

pending RMPs left to begin. Reducing the number of ongoing planning projects will allow BLM 

to more effectively manage these projects and the ability to meet the changing community 

needs and public resource use demands, while protecting land health, needed to support 

implementation of the DOI Strategic Plan and the Administration's goals of balanced energy 

production and land health improvement. 

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. The Resource Management Planning program is focusing 

on revision or amendment of 59 ongoing or new plans. The BLM 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 planning process helps BLM determine 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 BLM 

to make continuous adjustments to respond to new issues and changing circumstances, and 

amend plans based on ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities. 

The Resource Management Planning program’s Washington Office, in coordination with BLM 

State and Field Offices, has developed an out-year funding strategy for both plan development 

and base funding needs. These funding strategies provide direction on funding future land use 

plan development, revision, and multi-issue amendments and base needs for BLM Planning and 

NEPA expertise to implement, monitor, and evaluate plan decisions, as well as keep plan 

decisions current. State and Field Offices are expected to continue to support team member 

participation in this effort by attending a meeting in the fall of 2007 to discuss 2009 budget 

needs for the development of RMPs as well as funding of planning support personnel. 

Plan Implementation

Plan Monitoring & Evaluation 

Plan Maintenance\Amendment

Plan Revision\Development 
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In 2007, $3.0 million of funding was reallocated from the development of RMPs to funding 

capacity building for planning support. Planning support for the program is defined as skills and 

competencies to facilitate and provide technical guidance for plan implementation strategies and 

priority work accomplishments, to determine and report plan effectiveness, and to monitor, 

evaluate, maintain and amend plans. This shift of funding from the development of RMPs to 

planning support is to build NEPA analysis skills and competencies to ensure effective plan 

implementation through quality NEPA review and documentation. In 2008 and out-years, 

additional adjustments in the development of RMPs 

as compared to planning support will be based 

upon the BLM-wide workload analysis that will be 

completed in 2007. This workload analysis allows 

for careful review and evaluation of current 

planning support funding levels and/or any further 

out year increases in support funding, which is 

critical in order to shift planning support funding 

allocations from a standard allocation strategy 

based on office size and employment, to a priority 

planning allocation strategy based on priority 

projects and specific issues needed for functional 

planning support. 

States are also encouraged to meet workloads 

through the use of shared, jointly-funded, and 

zoned positions. For example, social and 

economic support was identified as a common 

issue in a number of states. The Resource 

Management Planning program is funding two new 

positions in these fields, to be stationed at NSTC, 

in order to provide applied technical assistance in 

these disciplines; however, additional help may be 

needed. Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, and Colorado 

are encouraged to work together to fill social and 

economic needs, potentially using the additional 

funds received. 

Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy - The BLM is developing and implementing 

a national strategy to manage the collection, storage, and use of information about the 

resources the agency manages. The Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy provides 

the means for gathering and analyzing this kind of information, and such work represents a 

large percentage of the BLM’s day-to-day operations. In FY 2005, Congress recognized the 

importance of having a strategic approach to gathering and using such information and provided 

an additional $1,500,000 in the Resource Management Planning program for BLM to develop a 

cross-disciplinary AIM Strategy. 

Success under this strategy will be realized when: 1) assessment, inventory, and monitoring 

work is only conducted to support BLM’s ability to make and implement decisions, and to 

determine the effectiveness of those decisions (including planning decisions); 2) the BLM uses 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

During the next several years, as the number of 

resource management plan completions 

increase, additional RMP development funds 

need to be incrementally redirected to planning 

support to support identification of plan 

implementation priorities, plan effectiveness, 

monitoring and evaluation, plan maintenance 

and targeted amendment. In addition, BLM’s 

planning support for NEPA analysis has 

decreased but needs to be increased to ensure 

effective plan implementation in support of 

major Bureau emphasis areas, and to respond 

to an increasing NEPA litigation workload. 

In order to meet this increased need, the BLM 

developed a systematic funding strategy for 

both plan development and planning support 

funding needs. This funding strategy provides 

direction on funding future land use plan 

development, revision, and multi-issue 

amendments and planning support needs for 

BLM Planning and NEPA expertise to 

implement, monitor, and evaluate plan 

decisions, as well as keep plan decisions 

current. 
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a corporate approach for acquiring critical assessment, inventory, and monitoring information; 

and 3) assessments, inventories, and monitoring have been integrated across work processes, 

programs, and scales. 

2008 Program Performance 

RMPs provide landscape level agency decisions from which all on-the-ground decisions are 

based. This includes all decisions related to how the BLM supports implementation of the DOI 

Strategic Plan goals and objectives for Land and Cultural Resource Health, Energy Resource 

Use, Recreation Use and Community Service. The BLM plans to complete 26 RMPs and major 

plan amendments in 2008 – some of the RMPs that were projected to be completed near the 

end of 2007 will conclude in 2008 due to the additional time required for collaboration with local 

communities and coordination with cooperating agencies during the planning process, as well 

as additional time required to maintain the quality of NEPA documents in light of increasing legal 

challenges. Fifteen of the RMPs that will be completed in 2008 are related to energy 

development, a BLM priority. 

In 2007 the BLM plans to complete 22 RMPs and major plan amendments. Six of the plans 

projected to be completed in 2007 are energy-related. Several RMPs that were originally 

scheduled to be completed near the end of 2006 will conclude in 2007. Project completion 

dates for these plans have been extended due to the need for additional time required for: 

• collaboration with local communities and coordination with cooperating agencies during the 

planning process; 

• requirements to address complex natural resource issues in the planning documents; 

• additional time required to maintain the quality of NEPA documents in light of increasing 

legal challenges. 

In 2005, the Administration used the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to evaluate the 

Resource Management Planning Program. As a result of this evaluation, follow-up actions were 

identified to improve performance of the Resource Management Planning Program. These 

actions included development of new performance measures to assess the efficiency 

(timeliness) and effectiveness (implementation) of the Program. The BLM developed a 

performance (efficiency) measure which reflects the percentage of RMPs completed (from plan 

initiation, or publication of the Notice of Intent in the Federal Register, until signing of the Record 

of Decision) within four years. 

The BLM also developed a performance measure to reflect the effectiveness of implementing 

our RMPs. The scope of this measure is dictated by the effectiveness of new RMPs 

(specifically, the percentage of RMP priority actions being implemented, and whether or not they 

are meeting, or making progress toward meeting, the goals and objectives of the applicable 

RMP). To improve program performance in this area, the BLM is continuing to implement the 

Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy in 2008 to identify data gaps and coordinate 

the collection and reporting of key performance data, as well as to monitor the health of the 

public lands. This information is essential in order to assess the effectiveness of the BLM’s 
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RMPs. The BLM will use the findings and recommendations from the program assessment to 

continue improving the Resource Management Planning program. 

Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring Strategy - In 2007 BLM will finalize a strategic 

vision, with elements becoming effective in each of 

several years, which will allow the Bureau to realize 

its over-arching goal - to promote BLM's efficiency 

and effectiveness by: 1) acquiring, collecting, 

storing, and reporting on assessment, inventory, 

and monitoring data according to a corporate 

strategy, and 2) focusing assessment, inventory, 

and monitoring activities on BLM's decisions and 

their effectiveness. 

The teams of BLM employees that are working on 

this strategy are developing the following broad 

groups of products in 2007 and 2008: 

• A comprehensive analysis of the state of assessments, inventories, and monitoring in the 

BLM. The analysis focuses on the history of assessment, inventory, and monitoring within 

the Bureau, and developments over time that have changed assessment, inventory, and 

monitoring requirements at the field level. 

• A summary of management requirements for assessment, inventory, and monitoring 

information, expressed as management questions at different scales. 

• Data management systems to corporately manage information about the condition of 

vegetation, air, and water resources using field data capture devices and web-based data 

systems. 

• Modifications to the land health assessment process. 

• Guidance on the integration of assessments, inventories, and monitoring with the 

development and implementation of land use plans. 

• Protocols for assessing condition at regional and national levels, and guidance on the use of 

that information in planning efforts and in regional and national-level reporting. 

• Policies to acquire corporate assessment, inventory, and monitoring data (e.g., remote 

sensing, soil survey, and water quality information) as part of an agency-wide acquisition 

strategy. 

• Assessment, inventory, and monitoring technical support (e.g., for the storage and use of 

imagery products) that can be shared across the agency. 

Together, the groups of work products will help BLM implement a strategic vision for 

assessments, inventories, and monitoring for years to come. 
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of Land Use 

Plan priority action items 

completed that result in 

effective plan 

implementation (Bureau 

PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Percent of plans 

completed within four 

years of start (Bureau 

PART) 

no data 55% 

6/ 11 

new 

measure 

55% 

11/ 20 

new 

measure 

60% 

12/ 20 

75% 

6/ 8 +25% 

Number of Resource 

Management Plan 

evaluations completed 

(Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 3 7 +133% 

Number of Resource 

Management Plans/EIS 

completed (Bureau 

Measure) 

8 7 7 4 31 19 24 +26% 

Number of Resource 

management Plans/EIS 

amendments completed 

(Bureau Measure) 

10 3 4 1 3 2 2 0% 

Evaluate Prepare Land 

Use Plans (number) 3 11 2 2 Added in 2007 3 7 +133% 

Prepare Pre- Land Use 

Plan (number) 13 4 7 8 Added in 2007 4 7 +75% 

Complete Land Use 

Plan Scoping 

Report/Planning Criteria 

12 13 10 7 Added in 

2007 8 9 +13% 

Prepare Draft Land Use 

Plans (number) 6 13 24 10 Added in 2007 15 11 -27% 

Prepare Proposed 

LUP/Final 

Environmental Impact 

Statement (number) 

9 3 14 7 Added in 

2007 24 16 -33% 

Resolve Land Use Plan 

Protest and Prepare 

Record of Decision 

(number) 

8 7 7 4 31 19 24 +26% 
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Prepare Draft 

Environmental Impact 

Statement level Land 

Use Plan Amendment 

(number) 

10 3 4 1 3 2 2 +0% 

Prepare Final Land Use 

Plan Amendment and 

Record of Decision 

(number) 

4 2 6 4 3 3 3 +0% 
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Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Resource Protection and Law Enforcement 

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Resource Protection and Law Enforcement 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 18,942 18,556 +390 -87 18,859 +303

FTE 124 121 0 0 121 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Resource Protection & Law Enforcement 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Travel Reduction -87 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -87 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Resource Protection and Law Enforcement program is 

$18,859,000 and 121 FTE, a program change of -$87,000 and +0 FTE from the 2007 

President's Budget. 

Travel Reduction (-$87,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview 

Program Components – The two major objectives of the Resource Protection and Law 

Enforcement program are to: 1) protect public land, resources and BLM facilities, and 2) 

maintain safe environments for public land users and employees. The BLM enforces 

regulations that protect fragile environments and preserve natural resource values by ensuring 

appropriate use of public lands through two hundred forty-four Rangers and Agents, who are 

mainly stationed in the western United States. 

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 

areas as well as on other BLM-managed lands; especially those illegal activities that endanger 

public health and safety, and damage to resources and property. The BLM’s Office of Law 
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Efficient and Effective Use of Resources 

BLM has many recreational sites where special events 

and high visitation holiday weekends draw anywhere 

from 2,000 to 150,000 visitors a day. Due to this high 

volume of visitation, there is ever increasing concern 

for visitor and officer safety. 

In November 2005, the BLM implemented mandatory 

details for all Rangers and Agents to complete a 

minimum of 14 days on detail to special events or high 

use recreation areas outside of their home office. This 

action allows better allocation of Bureau-wide law 

enforcement resources (funding and personnel) by 

detailing Rangers from their home office at times 

where needs are not as vital, to meet the most 

pressing demands of high visitation areas. This helps 

level the impacts of these special events and high use 

recreation area details across the Bureau. 

Enforcement and Security (OLES) addresses these issues through a proactive program aimed 

at: 

• Enforcing off-road vehicle use regulations; 

• Eradicating marijuana and other drug use; 

• Preventing the destruction and stealing of cultural artifacts on BLM-managed lands; 

• Enforcing the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971; 

• Preventing damage to BLM’s natural resources; 

• Protecting BLM’s mineral sites; and, 

• Providing security and protection of resources and public safety along international borders. 

Means and Strategies – Program performance 

is affected by the unpredictable nature of the 

type, location, and volume of criminal activity, 

which is a critical factor that may result in 

significantly higher or lower actual performance 

than predicted. It is also affected by unplanned 

work related to natural disasters and fire. 

Although there is no mechanism in place to 

measure how much crime or illegal activity is 

prevented by the presence of a law 

enforcement officer on the ground, anecdotal 

information indicates that incidents of noncompliance in programs BLM manages, such 

as forestry, range, recreation, and minerals, 

decreases when there is an increase in the onthe-ground presence of law enforcement. 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. 

Strategic Plan – 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. 

2008 Program Performance 

Funding for fiscal year 2008 will continue to focus on entering into law enforcement agreements 

with state, local and county Sheriff agencies for dispatch service and increased patrol support 

on BLM lands, protecting cultural and historical sites from vandalism; enforcing the Wild FreeRoaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971; preventing damage to BLM’s natural resources and 

mineral sites, providing security and protection of resources and public safety along 

international borders, as well as focusing more closely on the following areas: 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 209 

Off-Highway Vehicle Use – The most increasing 

recreational activity placing challenges on BLM 

resources and manpower has been in the use of 

OHV and motorcycles on public lands. The OHV 

industry estimates there are four to five times more 

off-road vehicles operating in the west now than a 

decade ago. By 2010, there will be an estimated 60 

million domestic OHV enthusiasts. This would 

represent a 12-fold increase since 1972. By 

concentrating law enforcement presence at highvisitation areas during holiday weekends and special 

events, where a majority of the OHV use is, the BLM 

will be able to prevent resource damage and better 

protect the public. 

Illegal Dumping – Illegal dumping of household, 

commercial, construction, landscaping and hazardous 

waste has become a common occurrence on public 

lands over the years. Dedicated task forces have 

been formed between the BLM and a number of 

county sheriff offices to provide pro-active 

enforcement and clean-up programs. The BLM has 

reported 6,482 illegal dumpsites since 2000, plus 607 

hazardous material cleanups. Most of them have been 

in the West. Through targeted law enforcement, the 

BLM is investigating complaints and concentrating on 

identifying those responsible for the illegal activities. 

Marijuana Eradication – The use of public lands 

for the growing and cultivation of marijuana 

continues to be a problem each year. It can 

directly endanger the natural resource, public 

land users, and BLM employees. In fiscal year 

2005, BLM law enforcement seized 286,000 

plants at an average market value of $2,000.00 

per plant, for a net worth of $5.7 million dollars. 

In fiscal year 2006, the BLM seized approximately 

386,364 marijuana plants at an average market 

value of $2,000.00 per plant, for a net worth of 

$7.7 million. To accomplish drug enforcement 

and prevention work, the BLM uses 

appropropriated funds as well as continued funds 

from the Office of National Drug Control Policy 

from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area 

program. 

OHV use at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation 

Area. 

An illegal dump site on BLM-managed public 

lands. 

Marijuana eradication on BLM public land 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 210 

Public lands are also used as smuggling routes for processed marijuana. The BLM concentrates 

its efforts in these areas to interdict drug shipments before they enter the illicit drug market in 

the US. In the southwest and northern border areas, over 7,580 lbs of processed marijuana 

was seized by the BLM in fiscal year 2006 worth over $15.1 million. 

Wildland Fire Investigation – Wildland fires, whether intentionally set or caused through 

negligence, are a continuing and growing threat to public land resources. BLM aggressively 

investigates wildland fires to determine cause and origin, identify those responsible, and 

recommend criminal prosecution of anyone who intentionally sets a fire on public lands. In 

fiscal year 2006, investigation of arson- and negligent-caused fires resulted in the 

reimbursement of $6.2 million for fire-fighting and rehabilitation costs. 

Law Enforcement Incident Statistics (provided by BLM LAWNET) - The following table 

shows incident and enforcement action data in several law enforcement emphasis areas, as 

reported in LAWNET, BLM’s automated incident reporting system. 

Crime Statistics in Calendar Year 2006 

Type of Incident 2006 

Theft Incidents 492 

Theft Enforcement Actions 214 

Vandalism Incidents 685 

Vandalism Enforcement Actions 275 

Drug Incidents 851 

Drug Enforcement Actions 735 

Marijuana Plants Seized 386,634 

Pounds of Processed Marijuana 

Seized 

7,580 

Drug Labs 5 

Wild Horse & Burro (WH&B) 

Incidents 

140 

WH&B Enforcement Actions 51 

Fire (Including Arson) Incidents 746 

Fire Enforcement Actions 531 

Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) 

Incidents 

5,510 

OHV Enforcement Actions 5,066 

Search & Rescue Incidents 263 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 211 

RESOURCE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Law Enforcement: Number of 

serious injuries per 100,000 

visitors. [SP # 8] 

Establish 

Baseline No report 0 No report 0 0 0 0% 

Comments: Actual number of serious injuries for 2006 was 144. Per 100,000 visitors should have been displayed as 

0.26. 

Law Enforcement: Number of 

fatalities per 100,000 visitors 

(SP # 9)] 

Establish 

Baseline No report 0 27 0 0 0 0% 

Comments: Actual number of fatalities for 2006 was 27. Per 100,000 visitors should have been displayed as 0.04. 

Law Enforcement: Increase 

the percentage of facilities 

meeting the minimum 

Departmental security 

guidelines (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Law Enforcement: Increase 

level of emergency 

preparedness as measured by 

the Interior Readiness (IREAD) Index (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Law Enforcement: Percent 

reduction in physical security 

vulnerabilities identified at DOI 

facilities (SP # 10) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Law Enforcement: Percent 

reduction in Part I offenses 

that occur on DOI lands or 

under DOI jurisdiction. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new 

measure 

Law Enforcement: Percent 

Reduction in Part II offenses 

that occur on DOI lands or 

under DOI jurisdiction. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Law Enforcement: Percent 

reduction of natural, cultural, 

and heritage resource crimes 

that occur on DOI lands or 

under DOI jurisdiction (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Law Enforcement: Percent of 

incidents/investigation closed 

for Part1, Part II and natural, 

cultural and heritage 

resources offenses. (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 
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RESOURCE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

1630 SUBACTIVITY 

Conduct Patrol Enforcement 

Activities (number of 

incidents) 

1,566 1,452 1,021 1,922 13,327 1,825 1,733 -5% 

Conduct Non Drug 

Investigative Activities 

(number of cases cleared) 

1,040 1,108 698 2,024 8,614 1,922 1,825 -5% 

Conduct Emergency 

Response Activities (number 

of incidents resolved) 

142 788 5 33 1,463 31 29 -6% 

Conduct Security Activities 

(number of vulnerability 

assessments) 

198 215 82 163 101 154 146 -5% 

Conduct Drug Enforcement 

Activities (number of seizure 

incidents) 

1,011 1,054 391 952 1,018 904 858 -5% 

 The unpredictable nature of the type, location, and volume of criminal activity is a critical factor that may result in significantly higher or lower 

actual performance than predicted. Beginning in FY 2008, law enforcement performance elements are broken out to show 1630 (Resource 

Protection and Law Enforcement) program targets from other contributing program targets. The main contributors under “All Other Programs” 

are: Wild Horse & Burro, Recreation Resources Management, Land and Realty Management, Wilderness Management, Wildlife Management, 

Cultural Resource, Hazardous Materials Management, and Rangeland Management. 

ALL OTHER PROGRAMS 

Conduct Patrol Enforcement 

Activities (number of 

incidents) 

7,688 7,011 7,877 15,823 13,327 15,031 14,279 -5% 

Conduct Non Drug 

Investigative Activities 

(number of cases cleared) 

620 618 3,740 8,840 8,614 8,398 7,978 -5% 

Conduct Emergency 

Response Activities (number 

of incidents resolved) 

2,593 1,570 1,062 1,591 1,463 1,511 1,435 -5% 

Conduct Security Activities 

(number of vulnerability 

assessments) 

540 148 71 2 101 1 1 0% 

Conduct Drug Enforcement 

Activities (number of seizure 

incidents) 

1,557 81 275 0 1,018 0 0 0% 

 The unpredictable nature of the type, location, and volume of criminal activity is a critical factor that may result in significantly higher or lower 

actual performance than predicted. Beginning in FY 2008, law enforcement performance elements are broken out to show Resource 

Protection and Law Enforcement program targets from other contributing program targets. The main contributors under “All Other Programs” 

are: Wild Horse & Burro, Recreation Resources Management, Land and Realty Management, Wilderness Management, Wildlife Management, 

Cultural Resource, Hazardous Materials Management, and Rangeland Management. 
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Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Hazardous Materials Management 

Activity: Resource Protection and Maintenance 

Subactivity: Hazardous Materials Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 15,889 15,933 +439 -242 16,130 +197

FTE 103 101 0 0 101 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Hazardous Materials Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -140 

 • Finance & Business -44 

 • Travel Reduction -58 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -242 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Hazard Management and Resource Restoration program is 

$16,130,000 and 101 FTE, a net program increase of -$242,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 

President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$140,000) – The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$58,000) – The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$58,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
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Program Overview 

Program Components – The Hazard Management and Resource Restoration Program 

(HazMat Program) 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; 

• Facility Compliance: Correcting facility compliance problems in a timely fashion; 

• Environmental Management Systems: Managing all environmental issues that may 

hinder the BLM’s mission; and, 

• Energy Conservation: Reducing the amount of electricity, natural gas and fuel oil used at 

BLM facilities. 

The HazMat Program uses a portion of the appropriated funds, referred to as the Special 

Cleanup Fund, to manage specific safety hazards and conduct hazardous materials cleanups 

that are not currently eligible for DOI’s Central Hazardous Materials Fund. The BLM has used 

the Special Cleanup Fund to perform assessments, sampling, investigations, removal actions 

and other related hazardous materials cleanup activities. The remediation of specific physical 

safety hazards can also receive Special Cleanup Fund funds. The Special Cleanup Fund has 

been instrumental in remediating approximately 32 sites in fiscal years 2003 – 2006. 

Central Hazardous Materials Fund 

Managed by the Department of the Interior 

BLM has access to funding managed by DOI called the Central Hazardous Materials Fund. This 

appropriation includes funding to conduct response actions, remedial investigations and 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), for which the DOI is the 

lead agency. Established in 1995 from offsetting reductions to bureau’s budgets, this fund: 

• provides a central account for remedial investigation and feasibility studies and cleanup for 

hazardous materials sites, 

• brings greater consistency, direction and coordination, 

• pursues cost recovery action from potential responsible parties, 

• provides “no-year” funding, important for these multi-year projects. 

Currently, the BLM manages 21 Central Hazardous Materials Fund sites. In fiscal year 2006, the 

Central Hazardous Materials Fund program allocated $3.1 million to BLM sites. These sites are 

managed separately from the HazMat Program, and funding is separate from the HazMat Program. 

In addition to HazMat Program’s traditional responsibilities, the HazMat Program has expanded 

its responsibilities by implementing new programs, such as the BLM Environmental 

Management System, and enhancing its Greening program by promoting energy conservation. 

A cross functional organization, the HazMat Program provides services to other BLM programs, 

such as the Lands Program, through assessments done in support of the Comprehensive 
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Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. Since its inception, the HazMat 

Program has protected human health and safety by cleaning up hundreds of contaminated sites 

on BLM managed land. 

The program also supports the BLM and DOI priorities for responsible resource use while 

employing protection of natural resources by removing hazards. 

Before After 

Dump site on BLM-managed lands in Yuma County, Arizona. BLM collaborated with the public to remove 

trash and debris and hazardous materials. 

Long-Term Vision–The long range goals of the program include: 

• 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.

Means and Strategies– This program meets performance goals by the following: 

• 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; and 

• Searching for parties responsible for contamination on public lands and either seeking their 

participation in remediating the site or recovering government costs. 
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Strategic Plans – The HazMat Program 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. 

Key intermediate outcome measures for the DOI mission 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 HazMat Program 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. 

Success within the HazMat Program 

A major challenge within the BLM is combating the illegal dumping that occurs on BLM managed land. 

Heaping mounds of yard wastes, household trash, vehicles, furniture, construction debris, and 

household hazardous waste are piling up across the American West, where burgeoning cities are 

spilling into once pristine landscapes. In an effort to prevent and reduce illegal dumping on public lands, 

the BLM implemented an Illegal Dumping Pilot Program and Partnership with Keep America Beautiful 

Cleanup Program. 

In one successful example, in the spring of fiscal year 2006, the BLM teamed up with Keep America 

Beautiful Cleanup program to clean up illegal dumps and remove trash and debris at selected sites on 

BLM public lands in Idaho. The partnership also helped raise public awareness to the growing 

concerns over illegal dumping on public lands. With funds from the HazMat Program, the BLM hired 

contractors to remove tires scattered over several miles of public land in Payette and Jerome County, 

Idaho, and constructed a fence and installed closure signs to help prevent this continued problem. In 

fiscal year 2007, the BLM plans to employ two additional illegal dumping pilot programs to prevent and 

reduce the occurrence of illegal waste dumping on BLM managed land. The pilots will take place in 

Arizona and New Mexico and will focus on community outreach, education, targeted enforcement, 

creating legal alternatives and measuring cleanup effectiveness. 

2008 Program Performance 

The HazMat Program will continue to do the following activities in 2008: 

Illegal Dumping Prevention – The BLM plans to continue its prevention effort in fiscal year 

2008 by conducting more outreach to local schools, conducted additional cleanups and 

monitoring. Additionally, the BLM plans to expand it partnerships by teaming up with local 

communities. 

Complex Contaminated Sites Cleanups – The BLM plans to leverage funding to address 

cleanups at large complex hazardous waste sites that pose an imminent risk to the public. In 

fiscal year 2008, the BLM will continue its cleanup effort at Kelly Mine, a high priority site located 

in California. 
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Environmental Professionals – The BLM will continue to explore ways to increase its cadre of 

Environmental Professionals. Environmental Professionals are those individuals who are 

qualified to conduct environmental site assessments to evaluate a property’s environmental 

conditions and assess potential liability for any contamination. 

Environmental Management System – The BLM will continue implementation of the 

Environmental Management System to meet business and environmental goals by completing 

the initial pilot. Additionally, the BLM will analyze lessons learned for the initial pilot and begin 

employing pilots at other facilities. 

Greening – In fiscal year 2006, the BLM developed a framework and strategy for coordinating 

“Greening” activities within the Bureau of Land Management. Greening includes sustainable 

buildings and facilities design, pollution prevention and recycling, electronic stewardship, energy 

conservation, vehicle fleet management, environmentally preferable purchasing, and alternative 

energy source development. In fiscal year 2007, the BLM will hold a workshop to bring together 

key personnel in each of the functional areas of the Greening program. The key outputs of that 

workshop are intended to be a collaborative Greening action plan derived from the Greening 

Strategy that will focus the BLM on the necessary steps to achieve the targets established in 

each element. In fiscal year 2008, the BLM plans to monitor elements of the approved action 

plan and update senior managers on the progress. Additionally, the BLM will continue to hold 

meetings to insure the goals and targets laid out in the strategy and the work elements defined 

in the action plan are being accomplished. 

Compliance Assessment Safety Health and Environment (CASHE) – The BLM plans to 

perform CASHE audits at 31 organizational units in fiscal year 2008, including the remote 

facilities (e.g., fire stations, recreation sites, and wild horse and burro facilities) that report to 

each office. 

Special Cleanup Funds – The HMRRP will continue to fund removal of physical safety hazards 

and hazardous materials through the Special Cleanup Fund. Projects are listed below. 

2008 Special Cleanup Fund Projects 

State Site Name Description of Action 

AK Ungalik Airstrip Hazmat Removal of hazardous waste, drums, and 

contaminated structures 

AK Fort Egbert Dump 

Closure 

Removal of hazardous waste 

AZ Old Highway 91 

Wireburn 

Removal of hazardous waste at historic wire burn 

site 

CA Keyesville Recreation 

Area 

Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines 

CA Bat Gates at Tumco Install bat gates to protect bats at abandoned 

mine site 

CA Laue Occupancy 

Trespass 

Removal of hazardous waste, drums, and 

contaminated structures 
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State Site Name Description of Action 

CA Rademacher Hills Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines near OHV area 

CA South Yuba and Stevens 

Trail 

Closure of physical safety hazards at adandoned 

mines near OHV area 

CO CO Illegal Dump 

Remediation 

Removal of hazardous wastes at dump sites in 

western Colorado 

CO AML Closures Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines near OHV area 

ID Bayhorse Mine Closure Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines and removal of hazardous waste adjacent 

to state park 

ID German Lake Dump Removal of hazardous waste at dump site 

ID Owyhee Adit Closures Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines 

ID Eastern Snake Plain 

Aquifer Dumps 

Cleanup three illegal dumps 

MT Zortman Landusky Capture and treat mine-impacted water 

NV Virginia City Mine Hazard 

Closures 

Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines 

NV Spruce Mountain Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines 

NV Ruhenstroth OHV Trail Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines near OHV area 

OR Yaquina Head Lead Soils Conduct removal site evaluation and cleanup of 

hazardous materials. 

UT Manning Canyon Complete remedial actions 

WY Jelm Mountain Closure of physical safety hazards at abandoned 

mines near OHV area 
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 HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE RESTORATION PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Facility Compliance: Increase 

the percentage of BLM 

organizational units rated in 

good safety, health, and 

environmental condition. (BUR) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 org unit 

Mitigate Hazards: Percent of 

physical and chemical hazards 

mitigated in appropriate time to 

ensure visitor or public safety 

(SP] 

Establish 

Baseline 

97% 

1,029/ 

1,059 

68% 90% 

861 / 955 

70% 

410 / 589 

70% 

410 / 589 

70% 

410 / 589 0% 

Comments: In 2006, BLM Field Offices responded to an increased number of emergencies and time critical removals. 

Land Contamination: Percent 

of known contaminated sites 

remediated on DOI managed 

land. (SP) 

1.5% 

5/ 330 

11% 

28/ 265 

3.4% 

12/358 

9% 

33/ 358 

7.3% 

26/ 358 

5.5% 

15/272 

11% 

30/272 +5.5% 

Comments: The data for this measure is being adjusted beginning in 2007, to improve trend data. The denominator has 

been stabilized and data will become cumulative. 

Assess Hazmat Sites 

(number)* 813 771 549 652 754 530 591 +12% 

Respond to Hazmat Risk Site 

(number) ** 322 271 200 222 250 176 300 +70% 

Monitor and Maintain HAZMAT 

& NRDAR Sites (number) *** 105 122 112 242 114 96 169 +76% 

Evaluate PRP’s for Cost 

Avoidance/Recovery 

(number)**** 

46 21 8 13 15 8 10 +25% 

Process HAZMAT Cost 

Avoidance/Recovery Cases 

(number) 

6 9 18 11 9 5 8 +60% 

 * The BLM planned on investing and assessing 549 hazmat sites; however, the BLM assessed 652 sites for contamination. The increase was 

due to BLM receiving numerous unpredictable hazmat notifications that required an assessment or investigation. 

 ** The BLM planned on responding to 200 sites; however, the BLM responded to 222 contaminated sites. The increase was due to BLM 

assessing and investigating more sites than anticipated. 

 *** The BLM planned to monitor 112 hazardous materials and NRDAR sites that were cleaned up in previous years; however the BLM monitored 

and maintained 242 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 parities for 8 sites to obtain cost recovery from these 

parties however 13 sites were evaluated. The increase is because some these searches and evaluations were less complicated than anticipated. 
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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Activity Summary ($000) 

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

 2006 2007 

Related 

Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request 

from 

2007 

 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount 

 Operations $ 6,179 6,247 +171 -10 6,408 +161

 FTE 51 51 0 0 51 0

 Annual 

Maintenance $ 31,571 30,977 +895 -244 31,628 +651

 FTE 247 244 0 0 244 0

 Deferred 

Maintenance $ 38,896 38,157 0 -4,362 33,795 -4,362

 FTE 95 94 0 -4 90 -4

 Infrastructure 

Improvement* $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 6 6 0 -6 0 -6

Total Activity $ 76,646 75,381 1,066 -4,616 71,831 -3,550

 FTE 399 395 0 -10 385 -10

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[7,365] [7,365] 

 FTE 

* Carryover funding from FY 2004 supports proposed FTE usage in 2006, 2007, 2008. 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$7,365,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of +$2,749,000 in the 

Transportation and Facilities Maintenance activity, which includes an increase of +$7,365,000 to 

bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s budget. 

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: 
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• 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: 

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 
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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 Management 

Subactivity: Operations 

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Operations 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 6,179 6,247 +171 -10 6,408 +161

FTE 51 51 0 0 51 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Operations 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Travel Reduction -10 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -10 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Operations program is $6,408,000 and 51 FTE, a program 

change of -$10,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Travel Reduction (-$10,000)–In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Overview 

Program Components –The Operations program is established to fund activities that assist in 

the smooth operations of BLM recreation facilities. Operation funds are used to supplement 

recreation site fees where collected fees are insufficient to meet adequate health and safety 

compliance, and are also used at non-fee collection sites. Operation funds are used for 

janitorial services, cleaning and waste management of comfort stations, rodent and pest control, 

landscape upkeep, payment of utilities, such as electricity, water, and sewage, fuel, and 

pressure washing. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 226 

Long-Term Vision – The 

Operations program’s long-term 

vision is to preserve the useful 

life and condition of facilities, 

improve work place and visitor 

health and safety, and increase 

visitor satisfaction at BLM 

facilities through increased 

efficiencies in maintenance and 

operations. 

Means and Strategies – The 

Operations program employs 

the necessary assessment of 

inventory, strategic investment 

and upkeep to properly maintain 

recreation sites for the public 

visitor and safety. 

The Operations program needs are driven by visitation patterns at BLM recreation facilities. 

With the ever increasing urban interface with BLM lands, more and more people are using BLM 

established recreation facilities, resulting in increased efforts in maintaining these facilities. 

BLM focuses the Operation program to meet visitor’s expectation for clean and safe BLM 

recreation facilities. 

Operational activities and associated costs are highly variable. Examples of this variability are: 

• Many recreation fee sites do not generate enough revenue to cover the full cost of 

operations. Funds from the 

Operations program are used to 

supplement recreation fee sites where 

collections are insufficient to 

adequately maintain the sites. 

• Some recreation sites, where there is 

extremely high visitation during long 

weekends or peak recreation 

seasons, have intense short-duration 

waste management, water, and 

grounds upkeep requirements. 

Other Funding Sources – Operations 

funding is supplemented, to a certain extent, 

through the collection of fees for the use and 

entrance at approximately 400 recreation 

sites. It is estimated that $350,000 is used in 

support of operations from fees collected at 

recreation sites. Additionally, fees can only be used in support of each specific site, hence the 

need for funding from the Operation program.

Highway Well Rest Area along Hwy 395 in Eastern Oregon. 

Success in the Operations Program within the 

Deschutes Wild and Scenic River 

The high use Deschutes Wild and Scenic River 

Corridor in Oregon provides a variety of recreational 

experiences for the public (i.e., camping, rafting, 

fishing, hiking, and recreational boating). There are 

three remote comfort stations where past practice 

was to walk several miles along a railroad track to 

the site and remove waste from the comfort stations 

and transport it back along the route to an approved 

dump site. The new Maintenance Organization 

arranged access via private land and improved a 

primitive road to access the sites. This arrangement 

is far more cost efficient, much safer to the 

maintenance workers, and more environmentally 

sound to the wild and scenic river corridor. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 227 

Strategic Plan- The Operations program supports the four mission areas of the Department’s 

Strategic Plan and the BLM’s mission, with particular emphasis on Recreation by providing a 

satisfying recreation experience to the public. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

 in the Operations Program 

In 2007, the BLM redistributed available funding for facility operations to better meet 

operations needs at recreation sites. This was accomplished by analyzing performance 

information in conjunction with anticipated needs data and redirecting funds accordingly. 

Approximately five percent of the Operation’s program funding was redistributed to six

states, with a corresponding reduction of funding to the remaining states. In 2008, a 

similar redistribution funding of about five percent will be made. The redistribution will 

continue in outyears until BLM attains equilibrium in funding based on the overall needs. 

The BLM anticipates an increase in overall performance as a direct result of 

redistribution of funds. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the planned accomplishments in the Operations program include providing Operational 

maintenance on over 2,500 recreation sites. BLM will continue to redistribute 2008 funds to 

recreation facilities based on funding needs and performance to meet the program emphasis 

and objectives. 

During fiscal year 2007, as a result of Executive Order 13327, “Federal Real Property Asset 

Management,” BLM initiated program efforts that better tracked both Operations and 

Maintenance costs at the constructed asset level. This effort will be expanded in fiscal year 

2008 with the result of better managing appropriated funds by the Bureau. 

OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

to 2008 

Recreation Site Annual 

Maintenance (square 

feet) * 

UNK 530 450 184,737 450 211,908 211,908 0% 

* Numbers reported for 2005 Actual, and 2006 Plan are number of sites. In 2006 the definition changed from sites to square feet, which 

results in much larger numbers. Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 

2007 PB. 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (rec sites 

maintained) 

UNK UNK UNK 1,985 450 2,580 2,580 0% 

* Numbers reported for 2005 Actual, and 2006 Plan are number of sites. In 2006 the definition changed from sites to square feet, which 

results in much larger numbers. Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 

2007 PB. 
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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Management 

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance 

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 31,571 30,977 +895 -244 31,628 +651

FTE 247 244 0 0 244 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Annual Maintenance 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -168 

 • Finance & Business -7 

 • Travel Reduction -69 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -244 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Annual Maintenance program is $31,628,000 and 244 FTE, a 

program change of -$244,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$168,000) – The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$7,000) – The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$69,000) – In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 230 

Program Overview 

Program Components – The Annual Maintenance program is a critical investment in 

maintaining the functionality of the BLM’s infrastructure, providing for visitor safety on public 

lands, and ensuring proper facilities management. Annual maintenance includes emergency, 

preventive and cyclic maintenance at all BLM facilities. BLM facilities include recreation sites, 

administrative sites, roads, bridges, dams, and trails. BLM manages and maintains over 2,500 

recreation and 700 non-recreation sites. 

Steens Road damage repair due to floods in Eastern Oregon 

Long-Term Vision – The Program aims to perform sufficient annual maintenance on its 

constructed assets so that no new deferred maintenance needs will accrue. 

Means and Strategies – Means and strategies of the Program involve needs driven by 

visitation patterns, following Executive Order requirements, and maintaining assets through 

measures of the Federal Real Property Profile. As public visitation increases on public lands, 

the usage of constructed assets, such as recreation facilities, trails, and roads also increase, 

resulting in a needs for additional maintenance, adequate restroom facilities, signing, and 

hazard removals. In conducting Program work, the Program adheres to the requirements of 

Executive Order 13327, "Federal Real Property Asset Management," signed February 4, 2005, 

which includes using public and commercial benchmarks and best practices; employing lifecycle cost-benefit analysis; providing appropriate levels of investment; accurately inventorying 

and describing all assets; and providing safe, secure, and productive workplaces. The Program 

uses two measures of the Federal Real Property Profile, the Asset Priority Index, and the 
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Facilities Condition Index, for identifying the condition of constructed assets and target assets 

that can be disposed or require additional annual maintenance or supplemental funding from 

deferred maintenance. 

Strategic Plan- The Annual Maintenance program supports the Recreation mission goal from 

the DOI’s Strategic Plan by providing for facility condition assessments, professional 

engineering services, and management of environmental and structural risks at facilities. Key 

intermediate outcome measures of performance will be based on the industry standard Facilities 

Condition Index, which can be used to measure the change of condition of facilities, and the 

percentage of facilities which can be brought to or fully maintained at an acceptable condition 

standard. Performance in the Annual Maintenance program is also measured by the 

percentage of organizations units rated in good safety, health, and environmental condition and 

the percentage of roads, dams, and bridges in fair to good condition. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the Annual Maintenance program will continue to maintain constructed assets 

supporting BLM administrative, recreational, and infrastructure needs, and emphasize areas 

under the greatest pressure from community growth. In fiscal year 2007 approximately 4,600 

buildings and over 30,000 structures were reported to the Federal Real Property Asset. These 

structures consist of dams, bridges, communication and electrical and communication system, 

trails, and roads. Over 90 percent of these constructed assets are maintained in adequate 

condition (i.e., good or fair) in fiscal year 2007, and this will continue in fiscal year 2008. 

In fiscal year 2008 and beyond, BLM will maintain its constructed assets on recreation and nonrecreation facilities and over 11,000 miles of roads in adequate condition. Maintenance is 

directed to those sites and associated assets based on an asset prioritization basis with 

particular emphasis on those identified as mission critical assets. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

 in the Annual Maintenance Program 

In 2007, BLM added several workload measures targeted at tracking condition assessments 

and maintenance of buildings located at both recreation and administrative sites. 

Implementation of the Facility Condition Index was completed for all constructed assets as was 

the Asset Priority Index. In 2007, BLM will develop an enhanced Operations and Maintenance 

cost tracking process that will better identify those constructed assets that are most critical to 

the BLM mission. This tracking process will assist in optimizing BLM’s annual maintenance 

budget. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 232 

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 to 

2008 

Facility Compliance: 

Increase the percentage 

of BLM organizational 

units rated in good 

safety, health and 

environmental condition 

(CASHE - Bur) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 

99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 orgn 

unit 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

93% 

706,285/ 

761,903 

87% 

675,797/ 

761,903 

-6% 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

88% 

11,883/ 

13,479 

88% 

11,807/ 

13,479 

0% 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of building 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

89% 

2,324,755/ 

2,602,380 

-6% 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

93% 

11,301/ 

12,131 

-1% 

Maintenance: Number of 

lane miles of roads 

maintained in adequate 

condition (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Administrative Site NonBuilding Condition 

Assessment (number 

assessed) 

UNK UNK UNK 73 Establish

Baseline 475 475 0% 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Condition 

Assessment (recreation 

sites assessed) 

UNK UNK UNK 291 Establish

Baseline 1,100 1,100 0% 

Road Condition 

Assessment (lane miles) UNK UNK UNK 2,405 Establish

Baseline 3,100 3,100 0% 
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 to 

2008 

Administrative Site 

Building Condition 

Assessment (square feet) 

UNK UNK UNK 280,273 Establish

Baseline 275,000 275,000 0% 

Dam Condition 

Assessment (dams 

assessed) 

UNK UNK UNK 33 Establish

Baseline 40 40 0% 

Bridge Condition 

Assessment (bridges 

assessed) 

UNK UNK UNK 67 Establish

Baseline 90 90 0% 

Trail Condition 

Assessment (miles) UNK UNK UNK 153 EstablishBaseline 350 350 0% 

Recreation Site Building 

Condition Assessment 

(square feet) 

UNK UNK 500,000 52,879 500,000 70,000 70,000 0% 

Recreation Site Annual 

Maintenance (square 

feet) * 

UNK UNK UNK 389,825 Establish

Baseline 280,000 280,000 0% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 

Trails Annual 

Maintenance (miles) UNK 2,170 2,200 2,948 EstablishBaseline 2,600 2,600 0% 

Bridge Annual 

Maintenance (bridges 

maintained) * 

UNK 152 150 85 150 80 80 0% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 

Dam Annual 

Maintenance (dams 

maintained) * 

UNK 126 130 22 130 9 9 0% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 

Administrative Site 

Annual Maintenance 

(square feet) * 

UNK UNK 1,500,000 2,576,302 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 0% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 

Road Annual 

Maintenance (lane miles) UNK 7,587 7,090 9,246 New Measure 8,500 8,500 0% 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (assets 

maintained) 

UNK UNK 1,985 New 

measure 5,800 5,800 0% 

Administrative Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (assets 

maintained) 

UNK UNK 300 319 New 

measure 1,800 1,800 0% 

Additional work load units are accomplished by other program activities. 
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Activity: Transportation and Facilities Management 

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance 

Activity: Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 38,896 38,157 0 -4,362 33,795 -4,362

FTE 95 94 0 -7 87 -7

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Deferred Maintenance 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Travel Reduction -40 

 • Program Decrease -4,322 -7

 TOTAL, Program Changes -4,362 -7

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Deferred Maintenance program is $33,795,000 and 87 FTE, a 

program change of -$4,362,000 and -7 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget. 

Travel Reduction (-$40,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Program Decrease (-$4,362,000) 

In 2008, the BLM proposes to reduce the Deferred Maintenance program by $4.3 million. The 

Deferred Maintenance Program is part of the BLM’s Capital Asset Management Plan. The 

Asset Management Plan was adopted in 2006 and consists of a three year plan to help the BLM 

develop an inventory of assets that are maintained at the right cost, the appropriate condition, 

and used in the most effective manner. The Capital Asset Management Plan will guide the BLM 

in determining whether it is beneficial to retain assets given the condition and uses of the asset. 

Using the Capital Asset Management Plan guidance, the BLM has already determined that 

some assets should be disposed of – 19 in 2006 and 39 in 2007 – which reduce operation and 

maintenance needs and reduce the deferred maintenance backlog. As the BLM implements the 

Capital Asset Management Plan in the future, the BLM expects to identify additional assets that 

can be disposed of, and properly align the assets with the deferred maintenance budget. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 236 

During 2008, the BLM will work aggressively to implement the Capital Asset Management Plan 

to determine if there are additional assets that can be disposed of, and will adjust future funding 

requests accordingly. The resulting funding level will ensure that the highest priority projects 

with the most important public safety and health needs will be addressed in 2008. Projects that 

will be funded in 2008 are priority projects such as major renovations or replacements of four 

BLM office buildings, which will provide productive workspace for over 150 employees in total. 

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing in 

2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

 A B=A+C C D 

Recreation Sites 

Deferred Maintenance 

(square feet) 

 300,884 300,884 300,884 270,396 -30,488 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) $4,814,144 $4,814,144 $4,814,144 $4,326,336 -$500,000 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

 $16 $16 $16 $16 $16 0 

Comment In 2006, the definition changed to square feet. 

Trails Deferred 

Maintenance (miles) 138 138 138 62 -76 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) $912,870 $912,870 $912,870 $410,130 -$500,000 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

 $6,615 $6,615 $6,615 $6,615 $6,615 0 

Comment In 2006, the definition changed to miles. 

Administrative Site 

Deferred Maintenance 

(square feet) 

 560,824 560,824 560,824 425,589 -135,235 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) $9,629,348 $9,629,348 $9,629,348 $7,307,363 -$2,321,985 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

 $17 $17 $17 $17 $17 0 

Comment In 2006, the definition changed to square feet. 

Road Deferred 

Maintenance (miles) 35 48 570 464 -106 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) $329,875 $452,400 $5,372,250 $4,373,200 -$1,000,000 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole 

dollars) 

 $9,425 $9,425 $9,425 $9,425 $9,425 0 

Comment In 2006, the definition changed to miles. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) use 

averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of prior 

year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the 

proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program 

change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent 

outyear. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 237 

Program Overview 

Program Components – The main objectives of 

the Deferred Maintenance program are to reduce 

the accumulated maintenance backlog and 

improve the overall physical and functional 

condition of BLM-owned facilities for public safety. 

Related efforts such as facility condition 

assessments, professional engineering services, 

program oversight, database management, 

management of environmental and structural risks 

of facilities, and dam and bridge inspections are 

also part of the Deferred Maintenance program. 

Means and Strategies – Baseline condition 

assessments of recreation sites and administrative 

sites, including on-site buildings and structures, 

were completed in 2005. Baseline condition 

assessments of Maintenance Level 3, 4, and 5 

roads will be completed in 2007. Condition 

assessments of bridges and dams are also 

underway and assessments of major trails 

are planned for 2007. 

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. 

Deferred Maintenance 

Definition and Estimate 

Deferred maintenance is defined as 

maintenance that is delayed until a future 

time. It consists of repairs, renovations, 

replacements, and other maintenance of 

buildings, recreation sites, administrative 

sites, roads, and other constructed 

assets. 

As of September 1, 2006, the BLM’s total 

accumulated deferred maintenance was 

estimated to range from $388 million to 

$473 million. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

 in the Deferred Maintenance Program 

Cost and performance information, including ABC and 

workload data and productivity trends, are evaluated 

annually. The BLM prepares Project Status and 

Completion Reports for the DOI at the end of the 

fiscal year. The DOI’s key performance metric is 

project completions: 30 percent of a 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. The BLM’s attention is on 

efficient use of funds, specifically obligations and 

carryover, and completion of quality projects in a cost 

effective and timely manner. 

The BLM uses cost and performance analyses to fine 

tune the Deferred Maintenance Plan and its 

execution. 

• Cost data from previous years’ work activities 

(e.g., road maintenance, dam rehabilitation) are 

used to determine funding levels and identify cost 

saving opportunities. 

• Small projects are being combined into larger 

projects to achieve economies of scale. 

• Large projects are being phased over two or 

more funding years to spend funds in the year 

they are appropriated.
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Deferred maintenance needs 

identified in condition assessments 

and other inspections are developed 

into specific projects and proposed 

in the Five-Year Deferred 

Maintenance and Capital 

Improvement Plan. The fiscal year 

2008 – 2012 Deferred Maintenance 

and Capital Improvement Plan is 

being submitted concurrently with 

this budget request. Standard 

criteria for ranking the projects, 

established by the Department of 

the Interior in consultation with the 

Office of Management and Budget, 

are used to prioritize the projects in 

the Five-Year Plan. 

Long-Term Vision – Through the 

asset management planning 

process, the BLM is identifying real 

property assets that are candidates for disposition. Any asset that is no longer critical to the 

mission, or that is in such poor condition that it is no longer cost effective to maintain, will be 

identified for possible disposal. 

The long-term goal is to attain a portfolio of constructed assets that are in good physical and 

functional condition, and that are at the same time aligned with current maintenance resources. 

Critical Factors – Population growth in the 

American West is placing heavy demands on 

BLM facilities and resources. In the lower 48 

states, nearly two-thirds of BLM-managed lands 

are within a one-hour drive of urban areas. An 

example of the stresses increased use places 

on BLM-managed facilities can be seen in 

BLM-managed roads. Many BLM roads that 

were originally built for managing the public 

lands are now used regularly by the public. 

With changing demographics and trip patterns, 

the public is using BLM roads for everyday life 

activities. These roads were not designed and 

constructed for the current traffic volume and 

mix of vehicles. Increased usage is causing 

BLM roads to deteriorate at a faster rate, making deferred maintenance essential for public 

safety. 

Rehabilitation of the Valley County #2 reservoir in eastern 

Montana included widening the embankment and installing 

rock riprap on the upstream face. 

Deferred Maintenance Partnership 

Success Story 

In New Mexico, the BLM has entered into a 

cooperative agreement with the oil and gas 

industry to share road maintenance costs on 

approximately 1,200 miles of BLM collector 

roads in the San Juan Basin. Under this fiveyear agreement, the industry is committed to 

funding 90 percent of the road maintenance 

while the public, through the BLM, is 

committed to funding the remaining 10 

percent. Phase I of the San Juan Basin CostShared Road Maintenance project is in the 

table of 2008 projects. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 239 

Strategic Plan – The Deferred Maintenance program directly supports all four of the 

Department’s four mission areas as illustrated in the following table. 

DOI Mission 

Area Outcome Goal Example -- State and Project Name Explanation 

Resource 

Protection 

Protect Cultural and 

Natural Heritage 

Resources 

Colorado – Anasazi 

Heritage Center (AHC) 

Automatic Fire 

Sprinkler System 

Replacement 

The AHC houses 

approximately 3.4 million 

artifacts and 2,000 linear feet 

of original associated 

documentation. All are oneof-a-kind, irreplaceable 

resources. 

Resource 

Use 

Manage or Influence 

Resource Use to Enhance 

Public Benefit, Promote 

Responsible Use, and 

Ensure Optimal Value 

Alaska – Tangle Lakes 

Archeological District 

(TLAD)Trail Repair and 

Restoration Phase V 

These off-highway vehicle 

trails provide access to lands 

open to federal subsistence 

hunting. More than half of the 

federal subsistence hunting in 

Alaska is within the TLAD. 

Recreation Provide for a Quality 

Recreation Experience, 

Including Access and 

Enjoyment of Natural and 

Cultural Resources on 

DOI-Managed and 

Partnered Lands and 

Waters 

Montana – Holter Lake 

Campground Docks 

and Boat Ramp Phase 

II and Log Gulch 

Campground Docks 

and Boat Ramp Phase 

II 

The replacement boat ramps 

and docks and additional boat 

slips will accommodate 

increasing visitation and 

improve public safety. The 

facilities meet accessibility 

standards. 

Serving 

Communities 

Protect Lives, Resources, 

and Property 

Idaho – Correct 

Deficiencies at Five 

Rohn Towers 

These radio facilities provide 

daily communications for 

BLM offices, law 

enforcement, fire fighters, and 

other federal and state 

agencies. 

2008 Program Performance 

The deferred maintenance projects planned for 2008 are listed in the table below. 

2008 Planned Deferred Maintenance Projects 

Priority/ 

Score State Office Project Name Funding ($000) 

10/1000 Alaska Alaska Meteor Burst Communications System Tower 

Replacements 

206 

11/1000 Alaska Anchorage Field Office Communication Tower Replacement 468 

20/850 Alaska Paxson Lake Boardwalk Safety Repair 66 

26/700 Alaska Fort Egbert NHL Mule Barn Roof Repair 290 

34/640 Alaska 60-Mile Dump Station Repairs 331 
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Priority/ 

Score State Office Project Name Funding ($000) 

38/600 Alaska Denali Highway Area Trail Rehabilitation Phase I 67 

39/600 Alaska White Mountains NRA Trail Repairs 141 

40/600 Alaska Tangle Lakes Campground Improvements 599 

48/580 Alaska Juneau Mineral Information Center Buildings Replacement 

Phase I 

411 

60/400 Alaska Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Alaska Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

Alaska Total 2,746 

2/670 Arizona Mercantile Stabilization and Repairs Phase II 268 

41/590 Arizona Empire Ranch Historic Buildings Complex Preservation Phase I 154 

44/580 Arizona Hualapai Mountain Ridge Road Reconstruction 79 

47/580 Arizona Land Corral and Boquillas/Fairbank Corral 53 

50/570 Sanford Ranch Stabilization Phase I 21 

60/400 Arizona Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Arizona Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

Arizona Total 742 

9/1000 California Replace Litchfield Corral Office 526 

12/1000 California Midland LTVA Septic Repair and Replacement 64 

13/1000 California Piedras Blancas Pump House and Fuel Storage Building – Lead 

Paint Removal 

115 

14/1000 California Bizz Johnson Trail Tunnels Repair Phase I 119 

32/670 California Owl Canyon Campground Improvements 698 

36/615 California Dos Palmas Preserve Road Realignment 416 

37/600 California McCain Valley Road Repair 480 

42/590 California Fossil Falls Campground and Day Use Area Rehabilitation 236 

46/580 California Douglas City and Junction City Campgrounds Pavement Repair 44 

57/400 California Surprise Field Office Maintenance 99 

60/400 California Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 California Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

California Total 2,964 

8/1000 Colorado Morgan Gulch Bridge Replacement 362 

16/940 Colorado Mineral Point Restroom Replacement 104 

18/865 Colorado Repairs at Seven Colorado Radio Sites 944 

19/860 Colorado Bradfield Recreation Site Rehabilitation 153 

21/820 Colorado Simpson Ranch Safety 212 

25/755 Colorado Anasazi Heritage Center Automatic Fire Sprinkler System 

Replacement 

122 

31/675 Colorado Blanca Well Metering 334 

51/550 Colorado Ryan Ranch Replacement 295 

60/400 Colorado Project and Contract Management 89 
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Priority/ 

Score State Office Project Name Funding ($000) 

61/400 Colorado Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

94 

Colorado Total 2,709 

60/400 Eastern States Project and Contract Management 40 

61/400 Eastern States Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

22 

Eastern States Total 62 

1/1000 Idaho Building Seismic Safety Program Phase IV – Smokejumpers 

Building 205 

1,128 

3/675 Idaho Owyhee Front OHV Trail Stabilization and Reconstruction Phase 

V 

681 

7/1000 Idaho Correct Deficiencies at Five Rohn Towers 217 

30/685 Idaho Goldbug Trail Bridge Replacement, Trail Widening, and Toilet 

Installation 

106 

33/670 Idaho Boise District Roofing and Mechanical Repairs 313 

60/400 Idaho Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Idaho Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

111 

Idaho Total 2,645 

4/625 Montana Holter Lake Campground Docks and Boat Ramp Phase II 739 

5/610 Montana Log Gulch Campground Docks and Boat Ramp Phase II 569 

60/400 Montana Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Montana Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

100 

Montana Total 1,497 

60/400 NBC Project and Contract Management 200 

National Business Center Total 200 

59/400 NSTC Compliance Audits, Inspections, and Condition Assessments 270 

60/400 NSTC Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract 

Management, and Government Initiatives 

470 

61/400 NSTC Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

100 

National Science and Technology Center Total 840 

53/550 Nevada Panaca Steam Donkey Restoration 13 

60/400 Nevada Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Nevada Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

Nevada Total 180 

23/805 New Mexico Cooperative Agreement GDA020006 – San Juan Basin CostShared Road Maintenance Phase I 318 

43/850 New Mexico Aguirre Springs Recreation Area Reconstruction 1 334 

54/530 New Mexico BLM-Farmington Field Office Co-location with Forest Service 7,333 

60/400 New Mexico Project and Contract Management 89 
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Priority/ 

Score State Office Project Name Funding ($000) 

61/400 New Mexico Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

New Mexico Total 8,152 

17/910 Oregon YHONA Maintenance Building Siding/Door Replacement 143 

22/820 Oregon Wildwood Primary Electrical Service Replacement 602 

24/790 Oregon McKenzie/Crushed Rock Road Surface Repair 718 

27/700 Oregon Pave Bridge Approaches – Coos Bay 82 

29/700 Oregon Frenchglen Hazmat Storage Building 108 

45/580 Oregon Page Spring Campground Water Line and Site Rehabilitation 347 

49/575 Oregon Repair of Overshoe Road 347 

60/400 Oregon Project and Contract Management 158 

62/400 Oregon Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

100 

Oregon Total 2,605 

6/1000 Utah Richfield Field Office Improvements 31 

28/700 Utah Kanab Administration Building Roof Replacement 83 

55/525 Utah Little Sahara Visitor Center Restoration and Bunkhouse Exterior 

Refinishing 

215 

60/400 Utah Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Utah Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

94 

Utah Total 512 

58/400 WO 300 Corrective Actions – to be distributed to States in PTA 2,000 

59/400 WO 300 Compliance Audits, Inspections, and Condition Assessments – to 

be distributed to States in PTA

1,830 

60/400 WO 300 Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract 

Management, and Government Initiatives – to be distributed to 

States in AWP

2,073 

61/400 WO 300 Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

1,571 

Washington Office Total 7,474 

15/995 Wyoming Sheep's Trail Bridge Replacement Phase I 36 

35/640 Wyoming Worland Warehouse Roof Replacement 139 

52/550 Wyoming Hudson-Atlantic City Road Phase I 57 

56/455 Wyoming Lodgepole Campground Drinking Water System 68 

60/400 Wyoming Project and Contract Management 89 

61/400 Wyoming Facility Asset Management System and Condition Assessment 

Support 

78 

Wyoming Total 467 

BLM Total 33,795 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 243 

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 to 

2008 

Facility Compliance: 

Increase the percentage 

of BLM organizational 

units rated in good safety, 

health, and environmental 

condition. (BUR) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 orgn 

unit 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

93% 

706,285/ 

761,903 

87% 

675,797/ 

761,903 

-6% 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

88% 

11,883/ 

13,479 

88% 

11,807/ 

13,479 

0% 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

89% 

2,324,755/ 

2,602,380 

-6% 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bur) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

93% 

11,301/ 

12,131 

-1% 

Maintenance: Number of 

lane miles of roads 

maintained in adequate 

condition (Bureau 

Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Recreation Sites Deferred 

Maintenance (square feet) 

* 

UNK 73 3 140,103 14 39,740 272 -99% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 2007 PB. 

Trails Deferred 

Maintenance (miles) UNK 83 167 138 43 52 351 +85% 

Bridge Deferred 

Maintenance (bridges 

maintained) * 

UNK 8 4 1 5 2 4 +50% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 2007 PB. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 244 

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 to 

2008 

Dam Deferred 

Maintenance (dams 

maintained) * 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 11 2 0 0 0% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 2007 PB. 

Administrative Site 

Deferred Maintenance 

(square feet) * 

UNK 51 15 560,824 26 112,298 137,555 +18% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 2007 PB. 

Road Deferred 

Maintenance (lane miles) 

* 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 570 48 23 863 +93% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06 and after targets were released in the 2007 PB. 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Deferred 

Maintenance (rec sites 

improved) 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 57 UNK 46 14 -69% 

Administrative Site NonBuilding Deferred 

Maintenance (admin sites 

improved) 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 

First Data 

2006 18 48 18 21 +14% 

 The Deferred Maintenance Program is project specific and planned performance varies significantly from year to year depending on 

the scope of planned projects. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 245 

Activity: Challenge Cost Share 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Challenge Cost Share $ 9,357 9,357 0 0 9,357 0

 FTE 35 35 0 0 35 0

Cooperative 

Conservation Initiative $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Activity $ 9,357 9,357 0 0 9,357 0

 FTE 35 35 0 0 35 0

Impact of the CR (NonAdd) $ -[70] [70] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$70,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s Budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of $70,000 to bring this 

program from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Activity: Challenge Cost Share 

Subactivity: Challenge Cost Share 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 9,357 9,357 0 0 9,357 0

FTE 35 35 0 0 35 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program is $9,357,000 and 35 

FTE, which represents no change from the 2007 President's Budget. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 246 

Program Overview 

The BLM CCS program works through partnerships to accomplish high-priority habitat, 

recreation and cultural resource work “on the ground.” The BLM leverages CCS funds with 

partners’ resources and other external funding to: survey, monitor and inventory resources; 

restore public land health; support threatened and endangered species management; manage 

cultural and heritage resources; enhance recreational experiences; manage off-highwayvehicle use; provide visitor services and facilities; conduct public outreach and education 

projects; support emerging partnership development, and increase the capacity of partners to 

secure more resources and accomplish more on-the-ground work. 

The CCS program’s partnership capacity building efforts provide incentives for communities to 

work with the BLM to achieve citizen stewardship, a major objective of the President’s 

Cooperative Conservation Initiative. Partnership capacity building activities include: 

• Training on community based partnership development, 

• Development of nonprofit organizations, 

• Grant writing, 

• Identification of alternative funding resources, 

• Development and implementation of long-term sustainable funding strategies, 

• Facilitation of partnership meetings, and 

• Working with volunteers. 

CCS projects are prioritized and selected by an interdisciplinary group of State and Field Office 

personnel. Selection criteria include: ability to provide multiple program benefits, ability to 

produce on-the-ground accomplishments which restore or sustain public land health (focusing 

on important habitats), ability to protect cultural and heritage resources, ability to meet public 

demand for diverse recreational opportunities, and ability to sustain valued and beneficial 

partnerships. 
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Strategic Plan – The DOI Strategic Plan is based upon activities that fit the following four 

strategic themes: Resource Protection, Resource Use, Serving Communities and Enhancing 

Recreation Opportunities. CCS program resources are leveraged with partners’ resources to 

support these themes through on-the-ground accomplishments such as: creating habitat 

conditions for biological communities to flourish, improving visitor and community services, 

improving information and assessments used for decision making, and reducing and managing 

risks to natural resources, heritage resources, and recreation resources. The partnerships 

supported by the CCS Program are outstanding examples of BLM’s ability to leverage additional 

contributions to accomplish high priority on-the-ground work, as well as BLM’s ability to instill 

pride and satisfaction in partners regarding the enhancement of public lands. 

Critical Factors – Developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships is critical to the 

success of the CCS program and the BLM. The BLM works with over 550 national and 

community based partners. These partners have interests in all aspects of public land 

management, including: the health of local communities, recreation and tourism, heritage, 

forestry, oil and gas, mining, livestock grazing, scientific research, wildlife, interpretation and 

environmental education. 

Leveraging of funds is also critical to the success of the CCS program. Partners match Federal 

dollars through cash, in-kind or material contributions. The financial success of BLM’s CCS 

partnership program has resulted in a 2.28 to 1, non-Federal to Federal contribution ratio. 

Pooling of resources typically results in successful projects, which in turn results in long-term 

partnerships. These long-term partners are indispensable allies for BLM’s on-the-ground 

conservation efforts. 

Projects leveraged with CCS dollars yield many additional benefits for the BLM and its partners 

by fostering rewarding working relationships with partners and organizations, gaining support for 

the BLM’s land management decisions, and producing a product that is beneficial to both the 

BLM and the users of public lands. 

Summary of CCS Program Information 

(Annual Average, 2003 - 2006) 

Number of Projects (Average) 518 

Total BLM funds (Average) $9,000,000 

Total Partner Contributions (Average) $19,000,000 

Matching Ratio 2.28 

Number of Partners (Average) 556 

Contribution / partner (Average) $34,482 

Mean Partner Contribution $6,000 

Project Amount (Average) $23,000 

Mean Project Amount $19,000 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

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CCS Project Distribution in 2007 

CCS supports a number of different types of 

projects that are generally summarized 

in these three categories or areas. 

2008 Program Performance 

The CCS program will continue to implement the President’s Cooperative Conservation Initiative 

by focusing funding and efforts toward: 

Continued development of collaborative partnerships with public, private and non-profit 

organizations; 

• Continued selection of projects that reflect the goals of the DOI Strategic Plan, and 

• Continued support for BLM’s partners, in their efforts to increase their ability to leverage 

additional sustainable resources, which in turn supports the goals of cooperative 

conservation and citizen stewardship of public lands. 

CCS program dollars will continue to be matched at a minimum 1:1 (non-Federal to Federal) 

ratio. Projects will focus on the following activities, which support the goals of the DOI Strategic 

Plan: 

• Creating habitat conditions for biological communities to flourish; 

• Improving visitor and community services; 

• Improving information and assessments used for decision making; 

• Reducing and manage risks to natural resources, heritage resources, and recreation 

resources; and 

• Maximizing the efficiency, effectiveness and beneficial results of collaborative projects.

Examples of CCS projects include:

 Bighorn Basin Weed Inventory, Worland, Wyoming – Basic inventories of noxious weeds 

are among the most urgent needs on public lands. The Bighorn Basin Weed Inventory covered 

200,000 acres of public land in 2006, to determine the extent of noxious weed invasion as part 

Area 

Number 

of 

Projects 

Percent 

of Total 

Cultural 54 16% 

Recreation 83 24% 

Habitat 207 60% 

Total 344 100% 
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 on an on-going effort that dates back to 2004. This threeyear effort combined $130,000 of CCS money with 

$310,000 from State and local partners to inventory 

300,000 acres in 2004, 300,000 acres in 2005 and 200,000 

acres in 2006. The resulting inventory will identify problem 

areas that require treatment. Periodic, systematic 

inventories combined with prompt treatment ensure that 

new invasive weeds will not become established and begin 

to spread in previously uninfected rangelands, riparian 

areas, and wildlife habitats. Early detection of new 

infestations minimizes eradication and control costs. 

Travel System Inventory, Arizona Strip, Arizona – A 

vehicle route inventory in support of transportation planning 

is critically needed for remote public lands as well as urban 

interface lands near southeast Utah and northwest Arizona. 

Recreationists are concerned about the loss of access to 

these public lands. Environmentalists are concerned about 

the protection of sensitive natural and cultural resources. In 

2006, 1,100 miles of travel routes on public lands in the 

Arizona Strip were inventoried, using $130,000 of CCS 

monies matched by State partners. 

This project was the final step in completing the inventory of 

7,500 miles of travel routes across 3 million acres of public 

and State lands. On-the-ground verification, assessment 

and documentation of all routes found with the Arizona Strip 

Field Office has provided the critical baseline data needed for the proposed 2007-2010 travel 

management plan. 

Site Stewardship Program, 

Carson City, Nevada – The 

Carson City Field Office 

manages over 5 million acres 

containing numerous 

prehistoric and historic sites. 

Many of these sites are 

nationally significant. 

One site, Spirit Cave, 

produced a mummy which is 

estimated to be over 9,300 

years old, changing current 

theories of regional 

prehistory. Many of these 

significant properties are in 

danger of vandalism and 

looting. By matching partner 

Biologist conducting weed inventory 

BLM Ranger consulting with Off-Highway- Vehicle riders
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resources with $8,000 of CCS funds, the Site Stewardship Program reduces vandalism and 

keeps the BLM apprised of site conditions by recruiting volunteers from the Nevada 

 to develop specific stabilization and 

protection plans for “threatened” 

prehistoric and historic resources. 

Detailed plans enable the BLM to 

request sufficient funds for plan 

implementation. 

 Gunnison Sage-grouse Habitat 

Restoration, Gunnison, Colorado – 

Concern about the status, declining 

populations, and the long-term survival 

of the Gunnison sage-grouse in the 

Gunnison Basin, Colorado, led to a 

collaborative, community-based 

partnership effort that has been 

underway for over 10 years. The 

Gunnison Sage-grouse Working 

Group, formed in 1994, developed the 

Gunnison Sage-grouse Range-wide 

Conservation Plan, a framework to 

guide management efforts directed 

toward improving 

sage-grouse habitat 

and reversing the 

long-term decline of 

the Gunnison sagegrouse. In 2006, 

this project restored 

a total of 700 acres 

for Gunnison sagegrouse nesting and 

early brood-rearing 

habitat, and 

increased the grass 

and forb understory 

within sagebrush 

communities, thus 

increasing nesting 

success and chick 

survival. In addition 

to helping the 

Gunnison sage-grouse, these treatments have significantly improved land health by restoring 

key ecological components and functions, which also 

Archaeologist unearthing artifacts 

Archaeological Association, American Archaeologists, and the Nevada Rock Art Association to 

monitor sites more frequently. With accurate documentation of site conditions, the BLM is able 

BLM restores Gunnison Sage-Grouse habitat 
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ensures a diversity of healthy native plant and animal communities. This project also supports 

the implementation of BLM’s National Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Strategy. For this 

project, BLM provided $55,000 of CCS funds which were matched with funds from five State 

and private partners. 

Performance Overview Tables – The CCS program records accomplishments in over 120 

workload measures Bureau wide. The last ten workload measures in the table below provide a 

few key examples. The CCS program’s most significant accomplishments cannot be measured 

in this fashion. These include significant contributions to long term goals related to other 

programs, through provision of CCS funds to stimulate partnerships that benefit multiple 

programs. Through these partnerships, the CCS program provides matching non-Federal 

contributions that benefit many different programs by significantly increasing the amount of work 

that can be accomplished. The “Stream/Riparian Area Inventoried” workload measure is a good 

example of how the CCS program benefits other programs. In the last three years, the CCS 

portion of Bureau wide accomplishments related to Stream/Riparian Areas Inventoried has been 

between 19% and 41% (or an average of 28%). The CCS program provides funding for a large 

portion of the accomplishments related to the riparian program. Measured accomplishments 

would be even greater if accomplishments delivered by our partners were included in BLM’s 

performance tables. 

Specific examples of projects where CCS funding contributes to the long-term goals of other 

programs include several CCS funded inventories of pygmy rabbits in Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho 

and Utah. Through these projects, the inventory protocol was improved and overall knowledge 

of the species was increased. This additional knowledge led to the discovery of previously 

undocumented populations of pygmy rabbits, thus expanding the range of pygmy rabbits by 150 

miles. With a better understanding of this small sagebrush associated species, BLM is better 

able to manage its habitat and potentially prevent pygmy rabbits from being listed as a 

threatened or endangered species. 

Because CCS is only one contributor to many different overarching workload measures, 

measurements of CCS accomplishments can vary from year to year. While overall 

accomplishments within a given workload measure may be steadily increasing, the CCS portion 

of workload accomplishments will vary depending upon the proportions of accomplishments that 

are tied to other programs. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 252 

CHALLENGE COST SHARE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 

Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of DOI 

stream/shoreline 

miles that have 

achieved desired 

condition (PFC). 

(SP/PART) 

91% 

126,821/ 

140,096 

90% 

128,329/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,965/ 

143,209 

90% 

128,829/ 

143,290 

90% 

129,165/ 

143,209 

90% 

129,329/ 

143,290 

91% 

129,829/ 

143,290 

+1% 

Comments: New inventory created a change in the denominator in 2006. 

Percent of DOI 

acres that have 

achieved desired 

condition (PFC and 

Land Health 

Conditions). 

(SP/PART) 

45% 

115,991,274/ 

258M 

48% 

123,949,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

48% 

123,952,644/ 

258M 

new 

measure 

51% 

131,756,644/ 

258M 

54% 

139,760,644/ 

258M 

+3% 

Comments: 

Two performance measures (wetlands and uplands) were combined to make one measure which counts total acres. 

As a result of the 2006 program assessment, the denominator has been stabilized to show more consistent trend 

data. Historical data was been combined to produce the target and actual numbers beginning in 2004. 

Outreach Through 

Interpretation and 

Environmental 

Education (Number) 

699 184 656 648 new 

measure 801 383 -52% 

Invasive Plants 

and/or Noxious 

Weeds Inventoried 

(Acres) 

411,239 767,900 1,445,000 521,618 677,100 86,020 425,189 +394% 

Stream/Riparian 

Area Inventoried 

(Miles) 

1,565 4,110 1,267 1,255 new 

measure 1,504 1,733 +15% 

Wildlife/Plan Habitat 

Inventoried (Acres) 2,962,566 295,250 1,711,265 652,795 new measure 1,972,735 977,653 -50% 

Non-Section 106 

Cultural and Paleo 

Data Processed 

(Number) 

122 158 189 198 new 

measure 323 120 -63% 

Shrub and 

Grassland 

Vegetation 

Treatments Applied 

(Acres) 

3,205 5,554 11,900 11,903 26,000 6,970 5,166 -26% 

Weed Treatments 

Applied (Acres) 2,407 9,739 39,710 43,422 7,270 11,359 13,892 +22% 

Recreation Areas 

Evaluated (Acres) 20,110 36,888 91,506 49,261 new 

measure 68,501 26,565 -61% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

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CHALLENGE COST SHARE PERFORMANCE Overview

 Measure 2004 Actual 2005 Actual 2006 

Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Monitor Terrestrial 

Habitat (Acres) 1,040,842 1,154,739 740,839 804,761 new 

measure 936,940 984,321 +5% 

Species Populations 

Monitored (Number) 4,063 3,746 1,077 1,094 new 

measure 2,445 2,226 -9% 

Shrub and 

Grassland 

Vegetation 

Treatments 

Monitored/Evaluated 

(Acres) 

1,000 3,100 5,720 8,622 77,000 14,900 3,181 -79% 

* This table only reflects performance recorded under the Challenge Cost Share subactivity (1770). 

 Challenge Cost Share projects contribute to many other subactivities as well. 

Results for the Challenge Cost Share Program are based on actual planned projects each year, which will change the results between 

years. 
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Activity: Grasshoppers & Mormon Crickets 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Emergency Damage 

Repair $ 

 FTE 

 Grasshoppers & 

Mormon Crickets $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Total Activity $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Impact of the CR (NonAdd) $ [78] -[78] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$78,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$78,000 in the 

Emergency Operations Activity, to bring this program from the 2006 current rate to the 2007 

President’s Budget. 

Activity: Emergency Operations 

Subactivity: Grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

In 2001, an emergency appropriation of $1,482,000 was provided to the BLM specifically for 

grasshopper and Mormon cricket control. In 2003, BLM entered into a Memorandum of 

Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service (APHIS), which has responsibility for addressing grasshopper and Mormon cricket on all 
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Federal lands [7 CFR 2.80 (a)(51)], identifying the roles of each agency. Under the 

Memorandum of Understanding, BLM is responsible for cooperating and coordinating the work 

with APHIS. 

During the past three years, an average of 377,751 acres of BLM administered lands have been 

treated, at an average cost of $ 81,000, for grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks in 

Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Funds are directed to support 

the cooperation and coordination of the program between the two agencies through the 

following activities: 

• Making requests for treatments of economic outbreak populations, which involves 

surveying known areas of historical outbreaks. 

• Assisting in the preparation and approval of pesticide use proposals for APHIS 

treatments, in conjunction with NEPA requirements. 

• Treatment of actual acres, under certain conditions. 

Of the initial $1,482,000 appropriated, $439,000 is available as of FY 2007 for future activities. 

Under the current rate of expenditures, the program is projected to have sufficient funding 

through fiscal year 2010, at which time, additional funds will need to be in place or the BLM will 

not be able to continue to address the impacts associated with destructive outbreaks of these 

insects. 
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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 

Related 

Changes Changes Budget 

from 

2007 

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Information 

Systems Operations $ 21,139 18,728 +178 -3,606 15,300 -3,428

 FTE 71 68 0 0 68 0

 Administrative 

Support $ 50,680 50,560 +1,843 -1,507 50,896 +336

 FTE 496 489 0 0 489 0

 Bureauwide Fixed 

Costs $ 73,627 77,895 +6,460 +2,530 86,885 +8,990

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Activity $ 145,446 147,183 +8,481 -2,583 153,081 +5,898

 FTE 567 557 0 0 557 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[35] [35] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$35,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$2,548,000 in the 

Workforce and Organizational Support Activity, which includes an increase of +$35,000 to bring 

these programs from the 2006 current rate to the 2007 President’s Budget. 

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 
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support and business services efficiently and effectively in order to support the overall BLM 

mission. In 2008 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. 

• Molding 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 

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 ITIM 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 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 

includes the following 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.
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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 

2008, BLM estimates these requirements will be $261.6 million. 

Workforce & Organization Support 2006 

Actual 

2007 

Estimate 

Budgeted 

Uncontrollables 

Change 

Budgeted 

Program 

Change 

2008 

Request 

Direct Appropriations 145,446 147,183 +8,481 -2,583 153,081

Information Systems Operations [21,139] [18,728] +178 [-3,606] [15,300]

Administrative Support [50,680] [50,560] +1,843 [-1,507] [50,896]

Bureauwide Fixed Costs [73,627] [77,895] +6,460 [2,530] [86,885]

 

Program Assessments 108,500 108,500 0 0 108,500 

National Program Support [31,000] [31,000] [0] [0] [31,000]

Regional/State Program Support [77,500] [77,500] [0] [0] [77,500]

Total, Workforce & Organization 

Support 253,946 255,683 +8,481 -2,583 261,607

 

Direct Appropriations 

In 2008, the BLM requests $153.1 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 59 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. 
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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 41 percent of the BLM’s total Section 405 costs. The 

estimated program assessments in 2008 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 

$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 2008. 
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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations 

Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Information Systems Operations 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 21,139 18,728 +178 -3,606 15,300 -3,428

FTE 71 68 0 0 68 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Information Systems Operations 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Information Technology Reduction -3,500 

 • Finance & Business -75 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -5 

 • Travel Reduction -26 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -3,606 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Information Systems Operations is $15,300,000 and 68 FTE, a net 

program decrease of $3,606,000 from the 2007 President’s budget. 

Information Technology Reduction (-$3,500,000)

The 2008 request includes a total reduction of $5.5 million for information technology, of which 

$3.5 million is in the Information Systems Operations program. This reduction will be realized 

through enterprise consolidation, completion of projects, and use of available balances. BLM 

will achieve savings through conversion of Bureau-wide area network data responsibilities to the 

Enterprise Services Network, improvements to the Local Area Network capabilities, and 

continuation by both the BLM and the Department to institute best management practices 

providing for enhanced IT services and resultant resource savings. 

The overall IT reductions for 2008 of $5.5 million are detailed in the chart below: 

 
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2008 IT Reductions Table

Exhibit 53 

Investments 

FY 2007 

Funding 

Level 

FY 2008 

Funding 

Level 

Change Explanation of Reductions 

HSPD12 1.11 0.6 -0.51

This project provides a secure interface for Identity, Authentication 

and a process for Authorization to conduct business. The reduction 

is based on a reduction in the amount billed to BLM by the 

Department. 

Narrowband 

Radios 12.929 10.929 -2

This investment modernizes the radio support system and replaces 

radio infrastructure and user equipment. An evaluation of equipment 

refresh requirements and user requirements resulted in a 

recommendation for this reduction. 

LAN 3.849 3.564 -0.285

Local Area Networks are networking services within a building, 

campus or data center, and include hardware, software and services. 

The Network Convergence project will replace the current LAN 

infrastructure. 

Application 

Services 9.137 8.847 -0.29

Application services provide an end service to end-users, including 

the development and operations and maintenance of application that 

are not desktop services. This reduction reflects decreased 

application services provided at lower organization levels. These 

local support requirements will continue to see pressure to reduce 

effort and move toward national standardized procedures and 

processes. 

Data Center 13.572 13.196 -0.376

Data center support represents hardware and software used for 

multiple purposes most often related to computing services. The 

Network Convergence project will take over some of these functions. 

Software 

Engineering 4.809 4 -0.809

The reduction reflects better balance in service within BLM and other 

potential changes for source of service. 

ESRI Enterprise 2.04 2.02 -0.02

BLM will reduce payments to USGS for ESRI licenses that are part of 

DOI ESRI contract. The reduction was made possible after 

revalidating user requirements. 

Capital Planning 1.564 1.314 -0.25

BLM maintains a robust IT Capital Planning and Investment Control 

(CPIC) program which is aligned with the DOI Enterprise 

Architecture, Strategic Planning and Budget Submission programs. 

This reduction is due to maturity in Capital Planning program. 

Department 

Land & 

Resource 

Information 

System (DLRM) 1.0 0 -1.0

Reduction of $1.0 million based upon available carryover to support 

the planning phase of the DLRM project. 

TOTALS 50.01 44.47 -5.54 

 

Travel Reduction (-$26,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$5,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 
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Streamlining of Financial Services (-$75,000): The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Program Overview 

The Information Systems Operations program maintains the BLM’s critical infrastructure and 

funds a full range of information resource management computer and data telecommunication 

support services, including expertise for Bureau information technology initiatives and technical 

assistance and support to field office personnel. 

The Information Systems Operations program provides Bureau-wide national information 

systems and applications to support agency operations. The Bureau will continue to manage 

automation, information resources management, and modernization processes to provide 

efficient, cost-effective, and fully integrated data management systems that support all 

programs. The BLM will also provide resources to explore methods for making existing 

information technology and related resources more effective. 

In order for the BLM to fulfill its responsibilities to manage the public lands and provide accurate 

information to the public, it must maintain an effective Information Resource Management 

program. The operations funded through this subactivity enable the BLM to maintain its 

strategic goals through effective management of information and the use of information 

technology to support re-engineered business processes. As a result, IRM directly and 

indirectly supports many resource management programs and the achievement of their goals. 

The role of IRM includes processing the data needed to make decisions involving resources 

valued in the billions of dollars, as well as providing support for administrative and management 

activities so they can operate more effectively. 

Information Technology has become essential to the BLM's day-to-day operations through the 

use of networked personal computer and Internet applications by BLM employees and 

customers. The costs for information technology and related resources that directly support a 

specific program are funded from those benefiting activities and programs, not from the 

Information Systems Operations subactivity. 

Major Program Areas 

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 2008, the Information Systems Operations program 

will continue to support this general-purpose IT and provide support to land, resource, and 

administrative information systems. 

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 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of 
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Standards (NIST), Office of Management and Budget (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 

data that supports the development of information accumulated and maintained by BLM’s 

business lines is a DOI resource. Much of this information is sensitive or essential for business 

operations and requires a high level of security assurance. OMB A130 stresses that agencies 

should 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. 

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 Bureau Enterprise Architecture (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 Recreation, Trust Management, Financial 

Management, Law Enforcement, Geospatial and Management Planning and NEPA.

Project Management - The BLM’ uses an executive-level Information Technology Investment 

Board (ITIB) established by the IT investment management process to select, control, and 

evaluate automation projects. Each new system or IT investment is managed on a life-cycle 

basis to ensure it meets specified BLM program business needs, is cost-effective, and 

continues to meet user requirements. 

Data Management and 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 free of bias. The BLM is continuing 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. It is actively collaborating with the BLM’s 

resources and lands and minerals program to standardize and define the data they need and to 

use appropriate tools to document the quality of their data.

Records Management and Administration - A key component of Records Management and 

Administration is allowing the Bureau to respond with confidence when responding to Freedom 

of Information Act (FOIA) requests or ongoing litigation requirements. With legal implications for 

non-compliance, Records Managements’ goals require the identification of the documentary 
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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. These requirements are met while continually working jointly with 

the Records Administration and the National Archive to meet Presidential initiatives. 

IT Configuration and Change Management Program - The Bureau’s Configuration 

Management Process is an essential business component which has oversight over IT 

hardware, software, installation, and deployment meeting departmental and federal guidelines. 

Change Management is the process BLM uses to manage, track, and document Information 

Technology (IT) software/hardware changes. The Change Management validates and tests IT 

requirements, and ensures information collected about the change is clear, concise and valid. 

Change Management is used to distribute IT Software and Hardware (SW/HW) components 

and communicate changes of an IT throughout its life cycle

Information Technology Investment Management - BLM strives to improve its management 

of information technology through formal processes. The BLM IT Investment Board met its goal 

of attaining Stage 3 Maturity of the GAO’s IT Investment Management Maturity Model in early 

2007. As a result of the Efficiency Study efforts that were implemented in 2007, significant effort 

will be expended to categorize IT investments across governance (policy, oversight and 

strategic planning) and operational (IT infrastructure, enterprise management and service 

performance) lines. This approach will allow the Bureau to identify cost based on the Office of 

Management and Budget twelve themes for IT infrastructure, architecture, and business 

applications that can be effectively correlated and identified in our Enterprise Capital Planning 

and Investment Control (e-CPIC) system. This was done two years in advance of the Bureau’s 

goal to attain this certification by 2008. Stage 3 Maturity of the GAO’s model certifies BLM has 

effectively integrated capital planning, enterprise architecture, IT security and budget processes 

into the management of our IT investment portfolio. With the reissuance of BLM Capital 

Planning and Investment Control Guide in 2007, the policies are in place documenting 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.

Enterprise Service Network ESN - BLM maintains 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 maintains the 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 been 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 and internal IT security monitoring across the Bureau. These are 

areas not currently supported by the Department ESN.
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Enterprise Messaging Services - This project had 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 was one of three major DOI 

initiatives that also included Enterprise Services Network ESN and Enterprise Active Directory 

EAD support to integrate and centrally manage Bureau enterprise infrastructure. The long-term 

goal of these three initiatives was to improve Department-wide information technology services 

while reducing overall cost. 

Narrowband Land Mobile Radio – The BLM has consolidation of its radio program to the 

National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) under the BLM efficiency initiative announced in 

November 2006. By centralizing this support it is expected that management and technical 

refreshment associated with the program will significantly improve by integrating core 

requirements, primary fire and law enforcement users and interagency coordination 

responsibilities in a single location. This consolidation will also directly respond to a number of 

deficiencies identified by previous audits and safety assessments. 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. 

The following table provides a list of key Bureau technology investments. While these 

investments are funded from multiple subactivities, the information technology infrastructure 

component consisting of the wide area networks, telecommunications support, architecture and 

planning are funding through this subactivity. 

Major Information Technology Investments of the BLM 

Documented in the Exhibit 300’s 

Funding In 

Exhibit 300 

Project Name (Million $) 

2007 2008 

Project Description 

Collections & 

Billing System 

(CBS) 

1.565 1.200 

CBS, formerly known as Management Information System (MIS), provides a webenabled 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 
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Funding In 

Exhibit 300 

Project Name (Million $) 

2007 2008 

Project Description 

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 

and 

Certification 

System 

(IQCS) 

1.024 .973 

IQCS is an interagency application that tracks incident responder certifications and 

provides workforce analytics for Wildland Firefighters from multiple entities (BLM, 

USFS, BIA, FWS, NPS, and TNC). Major functions performed are 1. Repository 

Management for qualification and certification requirements related to incident 

response positions. 2. Training Administration for class schedules, student 

registration, course descriptions, learning objectives, pre-course requirements, and 

class participation information. 3. Workforce Analytics that accurately reports the 

disposition, status, and deficiencies of positions throughout the incident response 

community. 4. Certification History and Currency tracing including: positions, 

position performance, training, and physical fitness status. 

Automated 

Fluid 

Mineral 

Support 

System 

(AFMSS) 

2.110 2.110 

AFMSS is a bureau-wide Fluid Mineral (oil, gas, geothermal and helium) 

authorized use and inspection/enforcement workload support system of the BLM, 

chartered May 1993. AFMSS core data includes leases, agreements, wells, 

production, approvals of operations Bond and Surety information, and operator 

compliance. AFMSS consists of three primary components, the AFMSS server 

based Internal Functionality, the tablet or notebook based Hand-held application, 

and the Well Information System (WIS) using eForms technology. AFMSS & WIS 

are critical to the BLM's implementation of the President's National Energy Policy 

and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The MOU that was signed in March 2006 

between BLM and the USFS include AFMSS/WIS as joint systems under the 

Energy Act. AFMSS also provides data and information to MMS 

Legacy Rehost 

(LR2000) 1.840 1.840 

Eight Legacy Systems re-hosted into the Legacy Rehost 2000 Systems provide 

storage, retrieval and dissemination of abstracted case information describing the 

right, title and interest of a parcel and are necessary for deriving land and mineral 

status and use authorizations that support BLM land, mineral and resources 

programs in addition to the implementation of President's National Energy Policy 

and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The public can access pubic reports on the 

internet at www.blm.gov/lr2000. More than 6 million Land and Mineral cases are 

contained in LR 2000 and are graphically displayed through the NILS 

GeoCommunicator publication site. These displays are linked to the public 

reports. The public no longer has to visit public rooms to access this data. 

The eight subsystems are Case Recordation (CR), Legal Land Description (LLD), 

Mining Claim Recordation System (MCRS), Status (ST), Cadastral Survey Field 

Note Indexing System (CS), Master Name System (MN) and Use Authorization 

System (UAS). UAS is an e-government initiative that automates the authorization 

and billing process for rights-of-ways. 

The MOU that was signed in March 2006 between BLM and the USFS includes LR 

2000 as joint systems under the Energy Act. USFS cases data is being integrated 

into LR 2000. LR 2000 also provides data and information to other federal 

agencies, including MMS. 

Wild Horse 

and Burro 

Program 

(WHBPS) 

.670 .360 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is directed by the Wild Free-Roaming 

Horse and Burro Act of 1971 (Public Law 92-195), as amended, to manage wild 

horses and burros as part of the natural system of the public lands, and to ensure 

humane care of excess animals through their capture, removal, shipment, and 

adoption. Later legislation provides additional Bureau responsibilities, including 

removal and disposal of excess animals, and transfer of title of adopted horses 
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Funding In 

Exhibit 300 

Project Name (Million $) 

2007 2008 

Project Description 

and burros to individual citizens. The purpose of this investment is to re-host 

existing functions and add additional functions to provide more effective 

automation support to all components of the Wild Horse and Burro business 

process. The WHBPS will be a web-based intranet application supporting all 

business processes of the Wild Horse and Burro Program. The WHBPS will 

support the DOI strategic goal of Resource Protection and the BLM's goal to 

"manage wild horse and burro populations consistent with land health standards 

and healthy herds, to achieve and maintain a thriving natural ecological balance, 

and to ensure that wild horses and burros continue as living symbols of the historic 

and pioneer spirit of the West." 

National 

Integrated 

Land System 

(NILS) 

2.660 2.660 

The National Integrated Land System is a Service-First initiative of the Bureau of 

Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (FS). The NILS Project is 

directed and managed by the BLM and FS in partnership with a consortium of 

other federal, state and local governments, and other interested parties active in 

the fields of surveying and parcel management. The BLM and FS, in cooperation 

with ESRI are developing a common data model and a toolset for managing land 

records in a GIS environment. The data model and toolset fulfills BLM and FS core 

business requirements critical to meeting the common mission objectives of both 

agencies. NILS facilitates the collection, management and sharing of survey and 

title record information (OMB Circular A-16 BLM lead responsibilities) across all 

levels of government and the private sector while protecting and enhancing current 

investments in cadastral data and land records. NILS is considered business 

critical to support the BLM's ability to meet the President's National Energy Policy 

and for implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The MOU that was 

signed in March 2006 between BLM and FS includes NILS as a joint system under 

the Energy Act. NILS also provides data to other agencies through the Geospatial 

One-stop Portal. 

Facilities Asset 

Management 

System 

(MAXIMO) 

1.489 1.489 

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. 

ePlanning 2.375 2.000 

ePlanning will provide a suite of sophisticated yet easy to use tools that include the 

ability to perform the following tasks: Write, edit, share, Peer-to-peer review and 

approve multi-authored project text; Publish documents in multiple formats such as 

web, CD-ROM, paper or PDF; Accept public comments directly into a database to 

cut down on spam; Encourage more substantive comments that are specific and 

tied to the text; View maps related to the data; Process and Analyze public 

comments; Establish and follow predefined workflows; Create dynamic and 

interactive links between textual information and the geospatial data supporting 

and describing the text; Utilize decision support tools; Take advantage of a 

centralized library of multiple document templates and other items; Identify and 

reuse content; and manage records in a NARA compliant manner. These tasks as 

well as the content re-use will aid the BLM with reducing the amount of time 

therefore the costs required to produce an RMP. ePlanning will support DOI/BLM 
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Funding In 

Exhibit 300 

Project Name (Million $) 

2007 2008 

Project Description 

strategic goals. Protect the Nation's natural, cultural, and heritage resourcesProviding cultural and historic information via the Internet assists in protection of 

the Nation's natural, cultural, heritage resources, involves the public as required by 

NEPA, improves decision-making. ePlanning provides the public with a spatial 

representation of the nation's cultural resources. Manage resources to promote 

responsible use and sustain a dynamic economy- To support the National Energy

Policy by providing a mechanism to update land use plans systematically to 

accelerate and improve the quality of plan information and decisions. ePlanning 

also gains BLM efficiencies in NEPA requirements for publishing and public review 

reducing time to complete land use plans. Provide recreation opportunities for 

America- ePlanning allows recreation uses to be analyzed by decision makers and 

the public so lands can be allocated for multiple or constrained uses. Serve 

communities- communities depend on reliable planning by federal agencies for 

consistent and dependable economic growth. Through ePlanning, communities 

have 24/7 access to land use allocation decisions that directly affect their 

community. Collaboration for developing land use allocation decisions under NEPA 

and access to decisions derived from the planning process may serve the 

communities well... 
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2008 Program Performance 

Operations and Maintenance - In 2008 BLM expects clear roles and responsibilities will be 

established based on new organizational roles that will integrate architecture planning, funding 

and implementation costs for maintaining and upgrading the IT infrastructure. 

IT Security - In 2008, 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. 

Enterprise Architecture – In 2008, the continue to maintain the efficient business processes, 

of better quality and shared data, less applications and more efficient technology. This a major 

focus of the DOI Enterprise Architecture’s objective and one of the major benefits of 

implementing architecture (through IT baseline and blueprint baseline studies) is that of 

improving business performance against whatever goals or performance measures set for the 

business focus areas are trying to improve. 

Project Management - In 2008, the BLM will refine and improve the project management 

process to ensure project management techniques are integrated into all IT investments. 

Data Management and Administration - In 2008, the BLM will continue to incorporate data 

management quality metrics into the systems it develops and manages. The Data Management 

program will use the alternative internal control review process to monitor the BLM’s progress in 

improving data quality. 

Records Management and Administration – In 2008, the BLM will continue to maintain the 

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program and ensure citizens have access to information 

being maintained by the federal agencies. The Department has made it a priority to facilitate 

the processing of FOIA requests timely and to identify documents that could be electronically 

provided to everyone without a FOIA request. The Privacy Act program is coordinating its 

efforts with the IT Security program to protect American citizens from having their personally 

protected information disclosed to third parties without their consent. 

IT Configuration and Change Management Program – In 2008, the IT Configuration 

Management program will continue to improve configuration and change management activities 

throughout the BLM, and will 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 will streamline and improve the 

configuration management process through online training. 

Information Technology Investment Management – In 2008, the BLM will implement its long 

term investment strategy goals for the IT program including 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. BLM 

will continue to monitor progress in the areas of portfolio and investment management. BLM will 

update the processes and the eCPIC Guide as lessons learned are documented and 

improvements are instituted. 
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Enterprise Service Network ESN – In 2008, the BLM will reevaluate its transition plan for the 

transition to the Department’s Enterprise Service Network ESN as phase II continues. 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 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 2004 and centralized enterprise 

management of its WAN in 2005. These actions supported BLM/DOI strategic goals for 

management excellence in providing cost-effective IT support systems and improving the quality 

of services delivered to its customers. 

Narrowband Land Mobile Radio – In 2008, the BLM will continue to: 

• Improve radio communication services to BLM field personnel and to our partners; 

• Provide for the security of sensitive information broadcast over the air; 

• Increase LMR interoperability with other federal, state and local agencies; 

• Communicate real time transfer of GIS coordinates for mapping in situations of urgency; 

• Connect to other technologies and services for field access to applications; 

• Provide radio interoperability with all state/federal cooperating agencies in that region; 

• Increase network reliability by providing redundancy and backups as necessary; 

• Deploy encryption and encryption automation systems to secure sensitive information; and 

• Enhance the effectiveness of BLM field workers through enhanced LMR communication 

services. 

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 critical 

priorities 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 2007 the Information Systems Operations program used Activity Based Cost data from 

program elements codes and budget object classes 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 and also perform analysis to make adjustments 

where necessary. BLM is analyzing the costs and benefits of providing IT support services 

in terms of requirements, available funding and risk. The analyses will provide information 

needed to focus on opportunities based on infrastructure cost, centralization initiatives and 

potential business improvements to reduce overall operational funding. 
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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Administrative Support 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 50,680 50,560 +1,843 -1,507 50,896 +336

FTE 496 489 0 0 489 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Administrative Support 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Information Technology Reduction -500 

 • Finance & Business -762 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -22 

 • Travel Reduction -223 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,507 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Administrative Support is $50,896,000 and 489 FTE, a net 

program decrease of $1,507,000 from the 2007 President’s budget.

Information Technology Savings (-$500,000) – The 2008 request includes a total reduction of 

$5.5 million for information technology, of which $500,000 is in the Administrative Support 

program. This reduction is realized through enterprise consolidation, completion of projects, 

and use of available balances. BLM will achieve savings through conversion of Bureau-wide 

area network data responsibilities to the Enterprise Services Network, improvements to the 

Local Area Network capabilities, and continuation by both the BLM and the Department to 

institute best management practices providing for enhanced IT services and resultant resource 

savings. 

Travel Reduction (-$223,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of videoconferencing to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM 

anticipates a bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services (-$22,000) - The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Administrative Support 
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Streamlining of Financial Services (-$762,000) - The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

No performance table is presented as program change has no impact on performance. 

Program Overview 

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. 

To successfully achieve its strategic goals, the BLM must maintain strong internal business and 

administrative support functions. In 2008, the BLM will continue to improve its ability to provide 

timely and accurate information and quality business services to the organization and will 

continue to provide business and administrative tools to our employees that add value and help 

them “get the job done.” In 2008, 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. 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 describe in the General Statement. The BLM will 

continue active implementation of the President’s Management Agenda in 2008 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. 

2008 Program Performance 

Financial Management – In 2008, the will BLM, continue to manage through its National 

Business Center, 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 $40 million dollar working capital fund; 

• Reconciling all real estate and capitalized property with the fixed assets system; 

• Managing BLM’s integrated charge card program; 
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• 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. 

Improved Financial Performance – In 2008, BLM will continue its outstanding record in 

financial management maintaining an 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 2008, 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. 

Cost Management and Management Information Systems - In 2008, the BLM will continue 

to refine and improve the Management Information System, that provide all BLM employees 

with easy access to financial and performance data. Continued development of the Collections 

and Billing System will continue in 2008. 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. 

Utilizing the Treasury’s Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection system to expedite Federal 

reconciliation’s and improve the government’s precision in tracking funds moving from agency to 

agency. In addition, the BLM will continue to refine its Cost Management System, which 

provides important information on the cost of doing business. 

Performance and Budget Integration – In 2008, the BLM will continue to use the cost 

management information system along with other management information tools to evaluate 

program effectiveness and to help allocate budgetary resources across the organization to 

maximize performance and cost effectiveness. 

Road Maintenance - In 2008, the BLM will use 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 - In 2008, the BLM will continue to excess personal property 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. 

 

Service First initiative – In 2008, the BLM will continue its partnership with the U.S. Forest 

Service. This action is the result of successful pilot studies in Oregon and Southern Colorado 

that utilized a “seamless one-government” approach to natural resource management. The 

BLM will continue to expand Service First concepts Bureau-wide to improve customer service 

and seek additional cost savings avoidance and productivity improvements. The BLM is 

currently collocated at 61 sites with other agencies. The BLM and FS continue to combine 

budget funding allocations to Field Offices for collocation of operations and services. This 

includes staff and services provided by the BLM and FS to customers and the community. 

There will not be any Field Office under separate budget funding allocations in 2008. 

Workforce Planning – In 2008, the BLM is re-defining its workforce planning process to ensure 

that the agency has the right skills at the right time in the right place. As a result of workforce 

planning, the BLM will place more emphasis on entry-level recruiting and diversifying its 

workforce. For example, the BLM is utilizing the Student Career Employment Program as 

primary source of recruitment for entry-level positions and for meeting its future skill 

requirements. 
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Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Bureau-wide Fixed Costs 

Activity: Workforce and Organizational Support 

Subactivity: Bureauwide Fixed Costs 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 73,627 77,895 +6,460 +2,530 86,885 +8,990

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Bureauwide Fixed Costs 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • FBMS Increase +2,530 

 TOTAL, Program Changes +2,530 0

Justification 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Bureau-wide Fixed Costs is $86,885,000 a program increase of 

$2,530,000 from the 2007 President’s budget. 

Financial Business Management System (FBMS) (+$2,530,000) 

An increase of $2.5 million is requested for implementation of the FBMS through the 

Department’s Working Capital Fund. 

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. 

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 Bureauwide 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. 
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Bureauwide Fixed Costs Table 

Primary areas funded 

by this subactivity: 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

Planned: 

Budget 

Justifications 

2007 

Planned: 

Revised 

Final 

2008 

Planned 

2008 

Change 

(+/-) 

 Total $76,361 $73,627 $77,897 $77,895 $86,885 $8,990 

Detail: 

Space Rental - GSA $18,734 $18,322 $18,322 $19,309 $19,194 -115 

Space Rental - BLM $26,357 $24,709 $30,229 $26,583 $28,255 $1,672 

Space Rental - BLM (non 

1830) 

 [$5,118] [$6,007] [$7,361] [$1,354] 

General Purpose 

Telecommunications 

$6,500 $6,500 $5,900 $5,900 $5,900 0 

Federal Pay/Pers System $6,848 $540 $2,569 $540 $671 131 

Federal Pay/Pers System 

(non-1830) 

 [$2,029] [$2,009] [$1,965] [-$44] 

Mail and Postal Services $1,930 $1,930 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 0 

Injured Employee 

Compensation 

$6,580 $7,766 $6,499 $7,778 $8,518 $740 

Unemployment 

Compensation 

$1,540 $5,450 $4,750 $6,771 $7,717 $946 

Departmental Working 

Capital Fund 

$7,857 $8,221 $7,439 $8,999 $12,085 $3,086 

Departmental Working 

Capital Fund (non-1830) 

 [$11,935] [$12,333] [$14,752] [$2,419] 

GSA Consumer 

Information 

$15 $15 $15 $15 $15 0 

NARA Records Storage $174 $174 0 

NARA Records Storage 

(non 1830) 

 $0 [$174] 0 

FBMS $2,530 $2,530 

2008 Program Performance

Space Rental - In 2008, the BLM will continue to manage office space leasing which 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, 1987, plus the transfer of 

new leases every year from the GSA. These leases are for facilities occupied by BLM 

personnel as well as Forest Service and other Interior Department personnel. BLM leased 

space also includes utility costs that have been systematically removed from leases to reduce 

energy consumption. Department of the Interior controlled space funding is included under the 
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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 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 – in 2008, the BLM will continue to manage the FTS 

2001 Intercity Service costs include long distance voice, interoffice data service, 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, and carrier point of presence and length of circuits. Local carriers, other than MCI’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 – In 2008, the BLM will continue to monitor the costs of 

using and maintaining BLM’s personnel management systems are covered by this program. 

Mail and Postal Service – In 2008, BLM will continue to assess and monitor BLM’s mail and 

postal service utilization based upon benefiting subactivity. This includes base metered postage 

machines, Next day and other express mail services. 

Injured Employee Compensation – In 2008, the BLM will continue to monitor the amount 

requested for 2008 covered costs for the 12- month period ending June 30, 2007, 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 – In 2008, the BLM monitor 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 – In 2008, the BLM will continue to share 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 – In 2008, the BLM will continue to share the cost with the 

Department for stockpiling and distributing publications by GSA's Consumer Information Center 

in Pueblo, Colorado. 
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Activity: Mining Law Administration 

Activity: Mining Law Administration 

Subactivity: Mining Law Administration

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 32,696 32,696 0 +2,000 34,696 +2,000

$(000) -32,696 -32,696 0 -2,000 -34,696 -2,000

FTE 286 286 0 +12 298 +12

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Mining Law Administration 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Mining Law Administration Increase 2,000 +12

 • Offset -+2,000 

 TOTAL, Program Changes 0 12

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Mining Law Administration is $34,696,000 and 298 FTE, an 

increase of $2.0 million and 12 FTE over the 2007 level, is expected to be fully offset with 

revenue of $34,696,000 from mining claim maintenance and location fees. 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes this increase in order to keep pace with the 

growing number of mining claims which require adjudication, notices which require review, and 

plans of operations which require BLM approval. BLM is also strengthening its program to 

ensure that reclamation bonds are adequate and conducting additional field inspections to 

ensure conditions of approval are met. Increasing the number of inspections for authorized and 

pending cases will help ensure that existing and proposed operations meet regulatory and 

policy requirements. 

With the requested increase of $2.0 million, BLM will be able to process 15 more plans of 

operations, 148 more mining notices and 128 more inspections in 2008. 

BLM anticipates hiring new mineral specialists to process the influx of new notices and plans of 

operations and to process pending plans of operations. BLM’s inventory of pending plans is 

growing; for instance, at the beginning of 2004 there were 277 pending plans of operations. At 

the beginning of 2006, the number of pending plans had grown to 338 plans. 
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Program Performance Change

Performance 

Measure 

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 

Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Process Mining 

Plans of Operation 

(plans processed) 

96 109 85 147 146 161 +15 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

$3,360 $6,649 $5,780 $9,996 $9,928 $10,948 +$1,020 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole dollars) 

$35,000 $61,000 $68,000 $68,000 $68,000 $68,000 $68,000 0 

Number of mining 

notices processed 

(Bureau Measure) 

482 488 543 482 482 630 +148 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

$3,181 $2,879 $2,389 $2,121 $2,121 $2,772 +$651 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole dollars) 

$6,600 $5,900 $4,400 $4,400 $4,400 $4,400 $4,400 0 

Comments BLM will spend the balance of the requested increase ($329,000) on inspections.to ensure compliance with 

3809 surface reclamation. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other 

sources and (or) use averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects 

the impact of prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend 

impacts, but does not reflect the proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a 

result of the program change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the 

program change again in a subsequent outyear.

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 largely a reflection of recent 

increases in the gold industry, and to lesser extent, the copper industry. The number of new 
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claims recorded has increased over the past few years following recent increases 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. 

New Mining Claims Recorded Per Fiscal Year vs. Average Yearly 

Gold Price - London Exchange 

1993 - 2005

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20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

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1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

Year

New Mining Claims 

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

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$400

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Gold Price Per Troy 

Ounce

New Mining Claims 

Gold

Mining Law Administration Fees (Location and Annual Maintenance Fees) - Since 1993, 

claimants holding more than 10 claims have been required to pay an 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 from $100 to $125 per claim 

and the location fee was increased 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. 
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Mining Claim Fee Revenues 

 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 est 

2008 

est 

New 

Mining 

Claims 

/Sites 

34,468 24,483 22,123 13,561 15,407 32,134 44,350 57,494 89,049 65,000 65,000

Total 

Claims 

/Sites 

289,054 249,371 235,948 203,232 198,029 220,501 249,556 220,281 332,393 220,000 220,000

Total 

Revenues 

($000) 

$29,968 $24,538 $23,910 $19,436 $19,410 $26,963 $26,843* $38,449* $52,700 $39,000 $39,000

Approximately $9,000,000 from 2004 was not credited until 2005 due to the length of time required to validate claims. 

The actual collections credited to Treasury were $17,843,000 and $47,449,000 for 2004 and 2005, respectively.

Cost 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 to recover the full 

cost of processing these documents. These fees are established under the provision of 43 

U.S.C. 304. New fees promulgated under this authority became effective on November 7, 2005. 

The service charges for recording a new mining claim, annual filings, transfers of interest, 

amendments to previously recorded documents, Deferments of Assessment, and Protests were 

increased. Mineral patent applicants will 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 

(withdrawn lands) or 43 CFR 3809.101 (common variety determinations) on a case-by case 

basis. 

BLM uses cost recovery revenue to process documents related to Mining Law Administration. 

BLM has increased its collection of cost recoveries during each of the last three years, as 

shown in the following table. 

Mining Law Administration Cost Recoveries 

Cost Recovery Category 2004 2005 2006 

Fixed fees for document processing $570,000 $779,000 $1,400,000

Case-by-case fees 0 0 $55,000

Total Mining Law Cost Recoveries $570,000 $779,000 $1,455,000

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. 

This moratorium has been continued by all subsequent annual appropriations acts. The 

moratorium does not affect the 16 remaining applications currently pending field examinations. 

This backlog of grandfathered patent applications will be completed by the end of 2008. 
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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 October 1996 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 three levels: 

• Casual Use - The least surface disturbing category of exploration activities is casual use. 

These activities result in negligible disturbance. 

• Notices - 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. 

• Plans of 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 
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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. 

Strategic Plan - 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). 

2008 Program Performance 

Program priorities in 2008 include: 

• Managing an estimated 220,000 actively maintained claims on public lands. 

• Timely processing of mining notices and plans of operations 

• 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 3,715 unauthorized occupancy cases to final resolution. 

• Implementing bonding and other requirements under the revised 3809 Surface 

Management Regulations of 2001. 

 

In 2006, BLM received a greater number of new claims than earlier years due to increased gold 

prices and a renewed interest in uranium exploration. BLM expects this trend will continue into 

2007. Due to the increase in gold and uranium prices, BLM expects to process more plans of 

operations and notices in 2008 than the 2006 actual level. Uranium has tripled in price over the 

last few years. 

Mining Law Administration Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) – The Mining Law 

PART conducted in FY2005 recommended improved measures in order to gauge the 

effectiveness of regulations, the objectives of which are to ensure that mining operations take 

place in an environmentally responsible manner and that operators meet their obligations to 

reclaim mine sites when operations cease. The following four measures have been 

implemented: 
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• Percent of Reclamation Bond Adequacy - The measure is the ratio of the required 

reclamation bond amount stipulated over the bond amount obligated for specific mining 

operations for the current reporting time period. The basis of this measure is the 

LR2000 “Fiscal Year Bond Report”, developed in response to GAO's June 2005 

recommendation. (Final Report, Hardrock Mining - BLM Needs to Better Manage 

Financial Assurances to Guarantee Coverage of Reclamation Costs GAO-05-377). The 

GAO recommended that “.... the Secretary of the Interior direct the Director of BLM to: 1. 

Require the BLM State Office Directors to establish an action plan for ensuring that 

operators of hardrock operations have required financial assurances, and that the 

financial assurances are based on sound reclamation plans and current cost estimates 

so they are adequate to pay all of the estimated costs of required reclamation if 

operators fail to complete the reclamation; and 2. Modify LR2000 to ensure that it tracks 

critical information on hardrock operations and associated financial assurances so that 

BLM headquarters and state offices can effectively manage financial assurances 

nationwide to ensure regulatory requirements are met.” 

• Average Time to Approve Plans of Operations - All mining operations require 

approval from BLM before commencing operations. This measure reports on the number 

of months required from submission of a plan of operation to approval. Depending on 

the complexity of the proposal, BLM actions to process a plan can require a significant 

amount of time. After a mining operator files the initial plan of operation, the plan is 

reviewed for adequacy. BLM may request modification to the plan or may require the 

operator to provide additional information. The NEPA process is then initiated, and in the 

case of major plans, may lead to the determination that an EIS is required and lengthy 

public review. The measure is derived from the LR2000 (LR2K) Duration of Plans 

Report. The measure is a ratio of the Obligated Bond Amount over the required Bond 

Amount for the reporting year. The data is derived from BLM’s Annual Bond Review 

Report, based on data in LR2000. 

• Percent of Notices and Plans of Operations Inspected - BLM conducts inspections 

in order to determine an operator’s compliance with an accepted notice or approved plan 

of operations and reclamation plans to insure compliance with applicable regulations to 

prevent unnecessary or undue degradation as mandated in Sec. 302 (b) of FLPMA. The 

measure is the ratio of pending and authorized Notices and Plans of Operations cases 

for the reporting year over the number of those cases that were inspected at least once. 

Based on LR2000 data, in 2006, BLM inspected 1,185 of the 4,403 notices and plans of 

operations for a total of 27%. 

• Percent of Incidents of Non-Compliance Corrected with First Notice - Noncompliance, Suspension and Cessation Orders are typically issued following an 

inspection if an operator has constructed facilities, expanded the exploration/mining 

operation beyond the accepted notice or approved plan of operations area or taken any 

unauthorized actions. The operator by regulation is required to begin corrective 

action(s) within 30-days of notice. The time frame to complete the corrective action(s) is 

determined by the District/Field Manager. The measure is the ratio of the number of 

Incidents of Non-Compliance Corrected with first notice for the reporting year over the 
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number of Incidents of Non-Compliance issued under the 3715 and/or 3809 regulations 

for the reporting year. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information in the Mining Law Administration Program 

BLM is managing mine reclamation costs through a Bond Review Report, which was developed to 

comply with the General Accounting Office’s (GAO) recommendations addressing the BLM’s Hardrock 

Mining program (GAO-05-377, June 2005) and which was addressed in PART. The BLM State Directors 

will use this report on a Fiscal Year basis to certify to the BLM Director that reclamation cost estimates 

have been reviewed within regulatory and policy time frames and are adequate to cover the cost of 

reclamation. The first Bond Review Reports for FY2006 will be submitted to the BLM Director in 2007. 

MINING LAW ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measures: 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Average time for 

processing plans of 

operation for locatable 

minerals (SP) 

 18 mo 18 mo 18 mo 17 mo 18 mo 17 mo 17 mo 0 

Change 

Percent of Mining Law 

incidents of Noncompliance corrected with 

first notice. (Bur/PART) 

22% 

8/ 37 

9% 

3/ 34 

new 

measure 

17% 

13/ 76 

new 

measure 16% 16% 0% 

Percent of Notices and 

Plans of Operations 

Inspected (Bur/PART) 

40% 

1358/ 

3383 

31% 

1187/ 

3813 

new 

measure 

27% 

1185/ 

4403 

new 

measure 30% 35% +5% 

Percent of Reclamation 

Bond Adequacy 

(Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 85% 95% +12% 

Comment: The Bond adequacy reporting system was implemented mid 2006. 

Number of validity and 

mineral patent 

examinations completed 

(Bureau Measure) 

33 21 new 

measure 14 new measure 27 25 -1% 

Number of mining notices 

processed (Bureau 

Measure) 

482 488 new 

measure 543 482 533 545 +2% 

Process Mining Plans of 

Operation (plans 

processed) 

96 109 63 85 147 146 161 +10% 

Inspect Locatable Mineral 

Sites for Surface Mgt 

Compliance (number of 

inspections) 

3,303 2,942 3,100 2,954 3,172 2,991 3,300 +4% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 299 

Activity: Land and Resource Information Systems 

Subactivity: Land and Resource Information Systems

Activity Summary ($000) 

Subactivity Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

 2006 2007 

Related 

Changes Changes Budget 

Dec(-) 

from 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request 2007 

 Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount Amount 

 Land and 

Resources 

Information Systems $ 17,949 17,585 +247 -1,607 16,225 -1,360

 FTE 65 62 0 0 62 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [356] -[356] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$356,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$1,963,000 in the 

Land and Resources Information Systems Activity, which includes a decrease of $356,000, to 

bring this activity from the 2006 current rate to the 2007 President’s Budget. 

Activity: Land and Resources Information Systems 

Subactivity: Land and Resources Information Systems 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

 Actual President's Budget (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007

 

$(000) 17,949 17,585 +247 -1,607 16,225 -1,360

FTE 65 62 0 0 62 0

 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Land & Resources Information Systems 

 Request Component FTE 

 Program Changes 

 • IT Reduction -500 

 • Finance & Business -40 

 • Travel Reduction -67 

 • DLRMS Reduction -1,000 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,607 0 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 300 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for Land and Resources Information Systems is $16,225,000 and 62 

FTE, a net program decrease of $1,607,000. 

Information Technology Reduction (-$500,000) - The 2008 request includes a total reduction 

of $5.5 million for information technology, of which $1.5 million is in the Land and Resources 

Information System program. This reduction will be realized through enterprise consolidation, 

completion of projects, and use of available balances. BLM will achieve savings through 

conversion of Bureau-wide area network data responsibilities to the Enterprise Services 

Network, improvements to the Local Area Network capabilities, and continuation by both the 

BLM and the Department to institute best management practices providing for enhanced IT 

services and resultant resource savings. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$40,000) – 

]][The BLM, which is continuing to examine business practices at its National Business Center, 

proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, 

among other things, transitioning from manual to electronic processes for processing certain 

types of vouchers. 

Travel Reduction (-$67,000) - In 2008, the BLM will make increasing use of video-conferencing 

to reduce the number of trips, and control expenses of necessary travel. The BLM anticipates a 

bureau-wide reduction of $2.2 million in travel expenses. 

Department’s Land and Resource Management System (DLRMS) (-$1,000,000) 

In 2008, the Land and Resources Information Systems program will be decreased by 

$1,000,000 reflecting carryover balances available to support continued planning of the 

Department’s Land and Resource Management System. 

Program Overview

The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strategic goals which are designed to 

implement the Department’s strategic goals and 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 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 collect data on land health, water quality, restored ecosystems (after wildland fires), 

hazardous fuels reduction, land contamination, habitat protection, cultural and natural heritage 
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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. Examples include: 

• The BLM is using Information Technology 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 with the BLM 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 information forms the bases of BLM’s Minerals 

Leasing Program and is used by agencies, such as the Minerals Management Service to 

confirm ownership and activity on leased level. The database is available to the public 

online. 

• 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. 

 

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 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 3 of the Government 

Accountability Office GAO IT Investment Management Maturity Model. The Bureau ITIB 

continues to implement processes and evaluation criterion that 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 
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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. 

2008 Program Performance

In 2008, the Land and Information Systems program will provide effective levels of funding for 

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 art practice software systems for the Intranet and Internet 

thus better supporting multiple energy initiatives throughout the BLM’s jurisdiction. 

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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Activity: Land Resources 

Subactivity: Vegetation Restoration (New) 

 Healthy Lands Initiative 

Activity: Healthy Lands Initiative 

Subactivity: Healthy Lands Initiative 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 0 0 0 +15,000 15,000 +15,000

FTE 0 0 0 +10 10 +10

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget 

Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Healthy Lands initiative 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Healthy Lands Initiative +15,000 +10

 TOTAL, Program Changes +15,000 +10

Justification of 2008 Program Changes

The 2008 budget request for the BLM’s Healthy Lands Initiative is $15,000,000 and 10 FTE. 

This is a new Initiative and there is no net program or FTE change from the 2007 President’s 

budget. A new subactivity will be created for this initiative. 

Healthy Lands Initiative (+$15,000,000/10 FTE)

The Healthy Lands Initiative is a new major vegetation resources enhancement initiative to 

restore and improve the health and productivity of western public lands. The Healthy Lands 

strategy will increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of vegetation enhancement treatments 

by focusing on treatments on a significant percentage of lands – both Federal and non-Federal 

– within six geographic locations, rather than focusing on the local project level. The strategy will 

increase opportunities to leverage cooperative solutions across ownerships and jurisdictions. 

The total acreage to be treated in 2008 is 407,000 acres comprised of 305,990 acres of public 

land managed by the BLM and 11,334 acres of crucial non-BLM land. These 317,000 acres 

treated by the BLM would be funded with the $15.0 million increase requested in the Initiative 

and $8.2 million in existing BLM funds. An additional 90,000 acres of non-BLM lands would be 

funded by non-BLM dollars. This document describes the proposed work to be completed with 

federal funds on the 317,000 acres. Fifteen million dollars would be from the new proposed HLI 

funding and $8.2 million would be from various existing BLM subactivities that would be spent in 

the six emphasis areas and four program elements identified in 2008. 
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The Healthy Lands Initiative, funded with $15.0 million new monies and $8.2 million from 

various BLM subactivities spent in the six emphasis areas, is proposed to improve: 

BLM Funding Total 

Funding 

Source Proposed Project Type Public Land 

Managed by 

the BLM 

Non-BLM 

Land 

Acres of Wildlife Habitat Improved 204,745 7,041 211,786 acres 

Miles of Stream Enhanced 193 59 252 miles 

Number of Riparian Projects Completed 40 0 40 projects 

Healthy Lands 

Initiative 

Funding 

($15,000,000) Acres Oil Well Pads/Access Roads Reclaimed 216 0 216 acres 

Acres of Wildlife habitat Improved 101,245 4,293 105,538 acres 

Miles of Stream Enhanced 176 11 187 miles 

Number of Riparian Projects Completed 103 0 103 projects 

BLM Funding 

from various 

Subactivities 

($8,200,000) Acres Oil Well Pads/Access Roads Reclaimed 50 0 50 acres 

Acres of Wildlife habitat Improved 317,324 acres 

Miles of Stream Enhanced 439 miles 

Number of Riparian Projects Completed 143 projects Grand Total 

Acres Oil Well Pads/Access Roads Reclaimed 266 acres 

The 407,000 acres of land to be treated are located in six emphasis areas: Southwest 

Wyoming; New Mexico; Utah; Southeast Oregon-Southwest Idaho-Northern Nevada; Southcentral Idaho; and Colorado. This is a significant increase over the 145,000 acres (BLM and 

non-BLM lands) treated in 2005 in these areas. In 2007, proposed treatments in these areas on 

both BLM and non-BLM would be higher (278,000 acres of which 170,000 are BLM and 

108,000 are non-BLM acres) due to redirecting funds from other areas to emphasis areas 

primarily in Utah and New Mexico. The new funding, and new emphasis on obtaining funding 

from partners, is necessary to allow the BLM to focus large amounts of money in the six 

emphasis areas while continuing to distribute existing BLM funding to other areas. 

Six Emphasis Areas Comprising the 

2008 Healthy Lands Initiative 

 Green River, Wyoming, +$4.5 million 

 Restoring New Mexico’s Landscapes, +$3.5 million 

 Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative, +$2.0 million 

 Oregon-Idaho-Nevada Shrub Steppe Restoration, 

+$1.9 million 

 Southern Idaho – Snake River Plain, +$1.8 million 

 Colorado Landscape Conservation, +$1.3 million 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

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Initiative Funding by Emphasis Area on Public Lands Managed by the BLM 

Proposed 2008 Project Work with $15 million Initiative funding and $8.2 million from various 

BLM subactivities would support the treatment of 305,990 acres as follows: 

Emphasis Area Acres Treated in 

Sagebrush 

(includes weed 

treatments) 

Acres treated in 

the WildlifeEnergy Interface 

(includes weed 

treatments) 

Riparian Stream 

Treatments 

(number of miles 

completed) 

Riparian Projects 

(number 

completed) 

Well Pads and 

Access Roads 

Reclaimed 

(number of acres) 

 BLM 

Existing 

Funding 

BLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding 

BLM 

Existing 

Funding 

BLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding

BLM 

Existing 

Funding 

BLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding

BLM 

Existing 

Funding 

BLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding 

BLM 

Existing 

Funding 

BLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding

WY 0 33,745 0 0 3 140 0 0 0 0

NM 0 0 26,000 65,000 30 0 0 0 50 216

UT 15,380 33,600 0 4,400 0 3 0 0 0 0

OR/ID/NV 17,000 6,000 0 0 50 15 60 15 0 0

ID 38,300 50,000 0 0 65 5 20 1 0 0

CO 3,804 9,400 761 2,600 28 30 23 24 0 0

Total 74,484 132,745 26,761 72,000 176 193 103 40 50 216

 207,229 98,761 369 143 266 

Initiative Funding by Emphasis Area on Non-BLM Lands 

Proposed 2008 Project Work with $15 million Initiative funding and $8.2 million from various 

BLM subactivities would support the treatment of 11,334 non-federal acres and other 

accomplishments as follows: 

Emphasis 

Area 

Acres Treated in 

Sagebrush 

(includes weed 

treatments) 

Acres treated in the 

Wildlife-Energy 

Interface 

(includes weed 

treatments) 

Riparian Stream 

Treatments 

(number of miles 

completed) 

Riparian Projects 

(number 

completed) 

 Non - 

BLM with 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

NonBLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding 

Non - 

BLM with 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

NonBLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding 

Non - 

BLM with 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

NonBLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding 

Non - 

BLM with 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

NonBLM 

with 

Initiative 

Funding

WY 0 1,686 0 0 11 59 0 0

NM 0 0 450 0 0 0 0 0

UT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

OR/ID/NV 3,100 800 0 0 0 0 0 0

ID 400 3,060 0 0 0 0 0 0

CO 191 646 152 849 0 0 0 0

Total 3,691 6,192 602 849 11 59 0 0

 9,883 1,451 70 0 
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The lands in the six emphasis areas were selected because they encompass critical sage 

grouse habitat in sagebrush areas or other important wildlife habitat in the wildlife - energy 

interface. The greater sage grouse presents a particularly significant challenge. Habitat for the 

sage grouse ranges across ten western states and covers more than 165 million acres, with 72 

percent of the acreage under federal management. In addition to the sage grouse, sagebrush 

habitat supports significant numbers of plants and animals that depend on the ecosystem for all 

or part of their existence, including species that are candidates for listing or already federally 

listed as threatened or endangered species. The BLM manages more sage grouse habitat than 

any other entity. 

The current range of the greater sage grouse 

is estimated to be a reduction of nearly 45 

percent from the historically occupied range, 

and it has been petitioned for listing under the 

Endangered Species Act several times. In 

2004, the FWS began a formal status review of 

the species which included considering all the 

available scientific and commercial information 

on the species and its habitats, including the 

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife 

Agencies’ Conservation Assessment of greater 

Sage grouse and Sagebrush Habitats. 

In 2005, the FWS announced that although a 

longer-term decline in habitat and population 

had occurred, the species was not warranted 

for listing based on the best available science at the time. This scientific information indicated 

the rate of population decline for the species across its entire range had slowed substantially in 

the past 20 years, and that populations in several States had slightly increased or generally 

stabilized. However, in announcing the decision that listing was not warranted, the FWS also 

emphasized the need for continued efforts to conserve sage grouse and sagebrush habitat on a 

long-tern basis. 

Within their current range, sage grouse populations occur on lands that overlap significant 

natural resources such as oil and gas, water resources, potential sites for wind power 

generation, and mineral deposits, as well as ranching, agricultural, and recreational areas. They 

are also found in habitats at substantial risk of alteration due to exotic weeds, fire, and conifer 

encroachment. 

The situation clearly poses a management challenge, since the public wants wildlife to be 

maintained and also wants multiple uses on these lands. By being proactive, the BLM believes it 

can protect both the habitat and the species that rely on this land while maintaining current and 

future energy production for the Nation. 

Treating wildlife habitat in the wildlife-energy interface is important because BLM is clearly at a 

national crossroads for restoring habitats for a variety of species in a manner that keeps pace 

with the country’s energy needs and demands and those of other resource uses, such as 

recreation. Smaller scale, project-by-project approaches are unlikely to be sufficient for much 

Male sage grouse displaying during spring 

courtship on strutting ground. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 307 

longer. Energy production on BLM lands provides 

5 percent of our nation’s oil, 18 percent of our 

nation’s gas and 44 percent of our nation’s coal. 

The majority of this production comes from the 

Rocky Mountain States of Montana, Wyoming, 

Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. A comparison of 

oil and gas Application Permits to Drill (APD’s) 

received in these areas between the years 1996 

and 2000 and the years 2001 to 2005 shows a 104 

percent increase. There are numerous listed, 

candidate and proposed Federal species and their 

habitat that coincide with these areas of production. 

Energy development increasingly occurs in areas 

with important wildlife habitat. Effective 

management of these areas demands a more comprehensive, strategic approach. In these 

wildlife-energy interfaces, numerous listed, candidate, and proposed Federal species coincide 

with energy producing areas. The combined effects of energy development, growing 

populations, and other forces have the potential to cause long-term landscape changes. The 

BLM proposes to address these challenges seeking funds to conduct restoration and 

enhancement activities on a landscape-scale. At the same time, the BLM is developing new 

tools such as multi-unit environmental impact statements, conservation statements, and 

mitigation measures to assure effective management of energy development and wildlife habitat 

protection on public lands. 

BLM has been working with partners on vegetation enhancement initiatives the past 2-3 years in 

Southwest Wyoming; New Mexico; Utah; Southeast Oregon, Southwest Idaho, and Northern 

Nevada; South-central Idaho; and Colorado. Those initiatives are in place and the BLM and 

partners have seen great results. However, most of those initiatives are smaller scale, and are 

project-driven. 

The proposed Healthy Lands Initiative of 2008 is a dramatic change from current practices 

because of the larger scope and faster pace of the habitat improvement efforts and the more 

intensive involvement of partners and other landowners. Increased funding and work with 

partners will allow the BLM to; 

3⁄4 Concentrate a large number of treatments in each emphasis area, resulting in a 

significant amount of improved habitat in an entire watershed or landscape-wide area in 

three to five years, rather than the typical 10 to 15 years based on standard funding 

levels. 

3⁄4 Leverage partnership funding at unprecedented levels –an estimated $10 million dollars. 

3⁄4 Establish or enhance existing partnerships with adjoining landowners, so that a large 

percent of landowners in the area (Federal or non-Federal) treat their lands. 

3⁄4 Reduce BLM’s overall unit cost due to lower costs per acre from large scale projects. 

Overall, the initiative will allow BLM to do substantially more in substantially less time due to the 

significant funding increase and efficiencies created by targeting larger areas. Focusing a 

Oil wells in the Rocky Mountain region. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 308 

significant amount of funds in each of these six areas to quickly improve most or the majority of 

the acres in a watershed or very large landscape area will: 

3⁄4 Prevent weeds from spreading; 

3⁄4 Prevent the spread of insect infestations that harm native habitat; 

3⁄4 Keep habitat suitable so that wide-ranging species can flourish; 

3⁄4 Prevent species from being listed; and 

3⁄4 Allow energy development and other resources uses with fewer restrictions. 

The breakdown of the proposed funding for each of the BLM emphasis areas is summarized 

below. The BLM has initiatives and partnerships in place for immediate use of the funds in each 

of these areas. 

Southwest Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative ($4,500,000/+3 FTE) 

In 2006 the BLM, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the Wyoming Fish and Game 

Department began developing a new initiative to protect wildlife habitat in Southwest 

Wyoming, including the Green River Basin. Increased energy development on private and 

public lands is driving the need for restoration and habitat enhancement projects. 

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative would help sustain and improve 

Wyoming’s habitat conditions and species distributions and viability on a broad scale. This 

effort would complement existing habitat reclamation and mitigation efforts required of 

energy development companies. 

 The basic foundation for the Southwest Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative will be 

Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy 

Strategic Habitat Plan, Wyoming’s Sage Grouse Conservation Plan (along with local 

working group plans), and other departmental action plans. At least four BLM resource 

management plans and another 25 BLM activity plans such as habitat management plans 

and cooperative management agreements, 

also describe habitat management 

opportunities. All of these efforts will provide 

the base source for habitat management 

projects, which will ensure the long-term 

viability of wildlife and habitat. 

In 2008, with existing BLM funding of 

$209,386 and Healthy Lands Initiative funding 

of $4.5 million, the BLM anticipates being able 

to treat or improve sagebrush habitat on 

approximately 33,745 acres of BLM lands and 

1,686 acres of non-BLM lands in sagebrush 

emphasis areas. In addition, from the same 

funding sources, 143 miles of streams on 

BLM lands, and 70 miles of streams on nonBLM lands would be improved. This is a 

Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative 

farming.
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significant increase over the proposed 1,037 acres of vegetation and 3 miles of riparian to 

be treated on the BLM lands in 2007 with existing funds. 

The U.S. Geological Survey and the Fish and Wildlife Service are a crucial piece of the 

Wyoming Initiative. These agencies are proposing an increase of $5.0 million and $2.0 

million respectively to tackle the issues in this complex wildlife-energy interface area. These 

issues include adaptive management approaches to ensure the long-term viability of wildlife 

habitat and planning and consultation to ensure (as energy resources are developed) that 

impacts to wildlife are effectively mitigated and listing of species is avoided. The FWS will 

increase assistance to private landowners to improve habitat and protect species on private 

lands and enhance planning and consultation efforts. The USGS will provide science 

support to the BLM by conducting inventories of species and habitat, monitoring land 

resources and species, and synthesizing habitat and energy information. The USGS will 

also validate, through independent or peer review, six additional watershed and landscape 

studies in 2008. 

Sagebrush Emphasis Areas in Wyoming 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 3 $18,987 11 $190,399 14 miles $209,386 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 33,745 

 

1,686 

 

35,431 acres 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 140 

 

59 

 

199 miles 

$4.5 

million

Restoring New Mexico’s Landscapes Initiative ($3,500,000/+3 FTE) 

In 2006, the BLM focused their restoration funds and expertise in southeastern New Mexico. 

By focusing in this area, BLM was able to treat approximately 65,000 acres of public land in 

2006, a significant increase from the 9,000 acres treated in 2005. At the same time, the New 

Mexico BLM was working with partners to treat approximately 20,000 acres of private and 

State lands, a significant increase from the 5,000 acres of State and private lands treated in 

2005. Through this cooperative conservation effort, there has been a change in attitudes of 

many ranchers and other landowners, who have come to realize the importance of largerscale restoration efforts, and the benefits of actively working with partners to restore their 

lands. The large number of acres restored in 2006 has made a significant difference in the 

ecological condition of the treated watersheds. 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 310 

In 2007, the BLM and partners plan to continue to focus on vegetative treatment efforts, 

along with reclamation initiatives on lands fragmented by historic oil and gas activity, with a 

goal of treating a similar number of acres in 2007. 

In 2008, BLM will enhance partnerships 

in the Farmington area and continue the 

partnerships established in Southeastern 

New Mexico. With existing funding of 

$2,004,200 and Healthy Lands Initiative 

funding of $3.5 million, the BLM 

anticipates being able to treat or improve 

sagebrush habitat on approximately 

91,000 acres on BLM lands, 450 acres of 

non-BLM lands, and 30 miles of stream. 

In addition, 266 acres of oil well pads and 

associated access roads would be 

reclaimed on BLM lands. This is a 

significant increase over the proposed 

62,391 acres of vegetation and 36 miles 

of riparian to be treated, and 83 acres of 

oil well pads and roads to be reclaimed on the BLM lands in 2007 with existing funds. 

Wildlife-Energy Interface Emphasis Areas in New Mexico 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated (acres) 26,000 $1,415,000 450 $138,000 26,450 acres $1,553,000 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 30 $151,200 0 0 30 $151,200 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding Reclaim Oil Well Pads 

and Roads (acres) 50 $300,000 0 0 50 $300,000 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated (acres) 65,000 

 

0 

 

65,000 acres 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 0 

 

0 

 

0 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding 

Reclaim Oil Well Pads 

and Roads (acres) 216 

 

0 

 

216 

$3.5 

million

Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative ($2,000,000/+1 FTE) 

Utah Partners for Conservation and Development (UPCD) consists of seven Federal 

agencies, eight State agencies, private landowners, Utah State University Extension 

Service, and private organizations including Trout Unlimited. These partners are sharing 

Reclamation of oil well access roads enhance 

habitat.
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 311 

resources in an unprecedented initiative (“Restoration Initiative”) that began in 2004 to 

maintain and enhance watersheds statewide. 

The Restoration Initiative targets decadent 

sagebrush and encroaching pinyon-juniper 

woodlands in "focus areas" that have been 

selected for their wildlife value. Special 

emphasis is being placed on crucial sagegrouse and mule deer habitats. 

In 2005, the second year of the Restoration 

Initiative, the UPCD partners committed more 

than $8 million to treat more than 120,000 

acres of public and private land in 22 counties. 

The Utah Legislature contributed $2 million in 

support of the State's ongoing watershed 

conservation program in 2005, and followed 

that up with a similar appropriation in 2006. 

The BLM has taken the lead on public lands by allocating a total of more than $3.5 million 

during the 2005-2006 periods to the Restoration Initiative, including the use of fuel load 

reduction program funds. The Natural Resources Conservation Service has taken the lead 

on private lands by making $1.5 million in matching funds available to landowners through 

various Farm Bill programs. 

In 2008, with existing BLM funding of $1,000,000 and Healthy Lands Imitative funding of 

$2.0 million, the BLM anticipates being able to treat or improve habitat on 48,980 acres of 

the BLM lands within the sagebrush emphasis area in Utah. In addition, 4,400 acres and 3 

miles of stream on BLM lands within the wildlife-energy interface would be improved. This is 

an increase over the 49,000 acres of vegetation planned to be treated on BLM lands in 2007 

with existing funds. Typical projects will fall into two main categories: fire rehabilitation and 

mechanical treatments. The various treatments, with unit costs and outputs, were 

developed in consultation with the partners. 

Sagebrush Emphasis Areas in Utah 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Existing 

BLM Funding 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 15,380 $1,000,000 0 0 15,380 acres $1,000,000 

Healthy Lands 

Initiative 

Funding 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 33,600 

 

0 

 

33,600 acres $1,680,000 

Enhancing big game habitat is one of the 

main objectives of Utah's Watershed 

Restoration Initiative.
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 312 

Wildlife-Energy Interface Emphasis Areas in Utah

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008

Total 

BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Existing 

BLM Funding No existing BLM funds would be spent on project work in the WildlifeEnergy Interface Emphasis Areas in 2008. 0 0 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 4,400 

 

0 

 

4,400 acres 

Healthy Lands 

Initiative 

Funding Riparian 

Treatments (miles) 3 0 

 

3 miles 

$320,000 

SE Oregon, SW Idaho, and N. Nevada Cooperative 

 Shrub-Steppe Restoration Partnership ($1,900,000/+1 FTE)

Proposed funding in 2008 from the Healthy Lands Initiative for SE Oregon, SW Idaho, and 

N. Nevada would be $1.9 million. The SE Oregon, SW Idaho, and N. Nevada Cooperative 

Shrub-Steppe Restoration Partnership emphasis area would include the three state 

contiguous occupied sage-grouse habitat identified in the BLM's National Sage-Grouse 

Habitat Conservation Strategy. BLM proposes to continue to build on local community and 

partnership efforts to enhance sagebrush conditions in this important ecosystem by focusing 

on threats identified in State Sage Grouse Conservation Plans and Comprehensive Wildlife 

Conservation Strategies in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada. Initiative efforts would also be 

guided by recently completed Resource Management Plans and step-down-activity level 

plans focused on improving rangeland health and habitat conditions. 

Project work would include Federal, 

State and private lands, and be 

coordinated with established State 

Game and Fish agency 

Implementation Teams and Working 

Groups. Work will also be 

coordinated with local private 

conservation organizations such as 

the Intermountain West Joint 

Venture (Implementation Plan for 

Bird Conservation in Eastern 

Oregon). By working with state 

agencies, conservation 

organizations and private 

landowners at a regional scale, BLM 

can better leverage funds and other 

Prescribed fire is one of many tools available to improve 

vegetation.
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resources to achieve results across the landscape. 

Bureau funding would be used to advance sagebrush habitat conservation strategies at this 

regional scale through the support from State agencies, joint venture partnerships and 

regional sagebrush habitat projects. Enhancement, stewardship, and protection of 

sagebrush habitat will be strategically implemented to: (a) sustain high quality areas, (b) 

treat key degraded habitats, and (c) knit together these important places to ensure long term 

conservation. These improved landscape level habitats will also benefit small, rural 

communities where social and economic foundations are derived from, and dependent 

upon, public lands. 

In 2008, with existing funding of $2,467,000 and Healthy Lands Initiative funding of $1.9 

million, the BLM anticipates being able to treat or improve sagebrush habitat on 

approximately 23,000 acres of BLM lands and 3,900 acres of non-BLM lands within the 

sagebrush emphasis areas. In addition, 65 miles of streams would be improved and 75 

riparian projects would be constructed. This is a significant increase over the proposed 

19,000 acres of vegetation treated and 30 riparian projects to be constructed in 2007 with 

existing funds on BLM lands. 

Sagebrush Emphasis Areas in southeast Oregon- southwest Idaho and northern Nevada 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 17,000 $1,290,000 3,100 $87,000 20,100 acres $1,377,000 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 50 $850,000 0 0 50 $850,000 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 60 $240,000 0 0 60 $240,000 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 6,000 

 

800 

 

6,800 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 15 

 

0 

 

15 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 15 

 

0 

 

15 

$1.9 

million
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 314 

Southern Idaho / Snake River Plain Emphasis Area ($1,800,000/+1 FTE) 

Proposed funding in 2008 from the Healthy Lands 

Initiative for Southern Idaho / Snake River Plain

would be $1.8 million. BLM and its partners have 

formed several working groups and partnerships 

in south central Idaho to facilitate healthy 

landscape restoration projects and improved land 

management. For example, the State of Idaho’s 

Department of Fish and Game is leading the 

development of nine local working groups with 

BLM to focus on sage grouse habitat 

conservation. There are working groups in place 

in the Shoshone Basin, the Jarbidge area, Upper 

Snake, and the Mud Lake areas. The Craters of 

the Moon National Monument and other local 

working groups are in the formation process. 

BLM proposes that additional funding be provided 

to each of these groups, who would be able to complete additional vegetation treatment 

projects. Use of existing groups takes advantage of existing working relationships with 

partners and the public and would allow funds to be spent in areas already identified as 

priorities. 

In 2008, with existing funding of $1,743,000 and Healthy Lands Initiative funding of $1.8 

million, the BLM anticipates being able to treat or improve sagebrush habitat on 

approximately 88,300 acres of BLM lands and 3,460 acres of non-BLM lands in the 

sagebrush emphasis areas. In addition, 70 miles of streams would be improved and 21 

riparian projects would be constructed on BLM lands. This is a significant increase over the 

proposed 33,600 acres of vegetation treated, 65 miles of streams improved, and 20 riparian 

projects to be constructed in 2007 with existing funds on BLM lands. 

Sage grouse strutting ground counts 

completed during the spring help 

determine sage grouse population trends.
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 315 

Sagebrush Emphasis Areas in southern Idaho – Snake River Plain 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 38,300 $1,228,000 400 $50,000 38,700 acres $1,278,000 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 65 $65,000 0 0 65 $65,000 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 20 $400,000 0 0 20 $400,000 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 50,000 

 

3,060 

 

53,060 acres 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 5 

 

0 

 

5 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 1 

 

0 

 

1 

$1.8 

million

Colorado Lands Conservation Initiative ($1,300,000/+1 FTE) 

Proposed funding in 2008 from the Healthy Lands Initiative for Colorado would be $1.3 

million. Southwestern Colorado provides quality habitat for diverse wildlife populations, 

including seven of the eight remaining populations of Gunnison sage-grouse and Desert big 

horn sheep. The BLM, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and other Federal, State and private 

partners have been working collaboratively to restore, enhance and protect habitats through 

conservation planning efforts and partnerships. Increased development and land uses 

related to energy, mining, recreation and population growth have placed more demands on 

natural resources and accelerated the need to invest additional dollars to sustain and 

improve habitat conditions. 

The Colorado Landscape Conservation Initiative is an opportunity for BLM to address land 

stewardship and conservation priorities on an important landscape, consistent with the 

Bureau’s multiple use missions. This effort would complement habitat reclamation and 

mitigation efforts required of energy development companies when developing federal 

minerals. Several comprehensive conservation planning documents are available to provide 

management objectives, priorities and desired outcomes. Examples of key documents 

specific to the conservation initiative include: Gunnison Sage-grouse Range wide 

Conservation Plan; Colorado’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, including 

many species-specific Wildlife Actions Plans; the Uncompahgre Plateau Landscape 

Strategy; and BLM Resource Management Plans such as the recent Gunnison Gorge NCA 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 316 

RMP. In addition, two field offices are in the process of completing programmatic habitat 

improvement environmental assessments to streamline future project implementation. 

In 2008, with existing funding of $763,199 and 

Healthy Lands Initiative funding of $1.3 million, 

the BLM anticipates being able to treat or 

improve habitat on 13,204 acres of BLM lands, 

837 acres on non-BLM land, 29 miles of public 

streams, and complete 27 riparian projects on 

public land within the sagebrush emphasis area 

in Colorado. In addition, the BLM anticipates 

being able to treat or improve habitat on 3,361 

acres of public lands, 1,001 acres on non-BLM 

land, 30 miles of public stream, and 20 riparian 

projects on public land within the wildlife-energy 

interface areas. This is an increase over the 

proposed 3,282 acres of vegetation to be 

treated, 28 miles of stream to be improved, and 23 riparian projects constructed in 2007 with 

existing funds on BLM lands. Typical projects will fall into two main categories: fire 

rehabilitation and mechanical treatments. The various treatments, with unit costs and 

outputs, were developed in consultation with the partners. 

Sagebrush Emphasis Areas in Colorado 

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008 

Total 

 BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 3,804 $348,600 191 $17,429 3,995 acres $366,029 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 14 $112,000 0 0 14 miles $112,000 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding 

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 13 $45,500 0 0 13 $45,500 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 9,400 

 

646 

 

10,046 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 15 

 

0 

 

15 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding 

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 14 

 

0 

 

14 

$950,000 

Improved riparian areas enhance 

additional recreation opportunities.
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 317 

Wildlife-Energy Interface Emphasis Areas in Colorado

Funding 

Source Work Activity 2008

Total 

BLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM Funds 

spent on 

BLM Land 

NonBLM 

Lands 

Existing 

BLM 

Funds 

spent on 

Non-BLM 

Lands 

Units Cost 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 761 $69,741 152 $13,929 913 acres $83,670 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 15 $56,000 0 0 15 $56,000 

Existing 

BLM 

Funding

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 10 $100,000 0 0 10 $100,000 

Shrub/Grass and 

weeds Treated 

(acres) 2,600 

 

849 

 

3,449 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) 15 

 

0 

 

15 

Healthy 

Lands 

Initiative 

Funding

Riparian Projects 

Constructed (each) 10 

 

0 

 

10 

$350,000 

In summary, while current funding levels in other BLM programs were sufficient to address 

demands for public land uses in the recent past, they do not match the challenges BLM now 

faces. The gap between BLM’s present capability and that which is needed to address the 

challenges presented by increasing needs for land uses and increasing needs for conservation 

action is growing. BLM needs the ability to finance a shift from smaller scale projects addressed 

one-at-a–time over an extended timeframe to an approach with capacity to move aggressively 

at larger scales and at a faster pace. Rather than allowing species listing to serve as a 

surrogate for conservation, the goal is to demonstrate that a cooperative approach to 

conservation can devise and implement actions that are more cost effective, more sustainable 

and more compatible with other national goals. Reclamation of these areas will bring immediate 

and long-lasting benefits of improved land health.
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 318 

Program Performance Change – Table does not include any Partner Funding.

Healthy Landscape 

Initiative Performance 

Measures 

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Budget 

Funding 

from Various 

Subactivities 

(2007 + 

Fixed Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

with HLI 

Funding 

Program 

Change 

Accruing in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Apply Shrub, Grass, 

Woodland Treatment 

(acres) JA 

No Data 

Submitted 89,957 223,736 237,742 63,197 249,020* +185,823 0 

Total Actual and 

Projected Cost $000) 0 $2,339 $4,475 $4,755 $1,928 $12,706 +10,778 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole $’s) 0 $26 $20 $20 $30 $51 $58** 0 

Comments* Reflects 

average actual cost 

submitted from six 

emphasis areas 

*246,494 acres of project work have been identified to date. An additional 2,256 acres will be identified in 2008. 

 ** Reflects average actual cost submitted from six emphasis areas. Utah State office expects costs to rise 

slightly due to increasing complexity of NEPA work for the areas that have more complex issues. In addition, 

the acres to be treated in Utah in 2008 will be more complex to treat due to more complicated ecological 

conditions. Other states expect costs to decline slightly due to other conditions. 

Apply Weed 

Treatments (ac) JD 

No Data 

Submitted 55,618 51,655 40,275 42,341 70,830 +28,489 0 

Total Actual & 

Projected Cost ($000) 0 $2,614 $2,015 $1,571 $1,993 $3,303 +$1,310 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole dollars) 0 $47 $39 $39 $47 $46 $46** 0 

Comments ** Reflects average actual cost submitted from six emphasis areas. These do not include costs for treating nonBLM acres or for treating BLM acres with donated funds. 

Apply Stream and 

Riparian Treatments 

(miles) JG 

No Data 

Submitted 136 135 232 187 439 +252 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 0 $1,352 $1,959 $3,366 $2,713 $4,103 +$1,390 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole dollars) 0 $9,941 $14,508 $14,508 $14,508 $9,346 $5,517** 0 

Comments 

** Reflects average actual cost submitted from six emphasis areas. Oregon projects are significantly more 

expensive due to terrain with 2007 costs rising due to specific projects to be completed. WY costs significant in 

2006-2007 and expects to decline in 2008. 

Construct 

Lake/Stream/Riparian 

Projects (number of 

projects) JH 

No Data 

Submitted 86 202 73 103 143 +40 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 0 $1,838 $2,483 $897 $1,266 $1,492 + $226 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole dollars) 0 $21,373 $12,293 $12,293 $12,293 $10,433 $5,654** 0 

Comments ** Reflects average actual cost submitted from six emphasis areas. Idaho projects are around $20,000 per 

project due to type of project. Other states average around $3,000 to $4,500 per project. 

Reclaim oil well pads 

and roads JP

No Data 

Submitted 

No Data 

Submitted 50 83 50 266 +216 0 

Total Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) n/a n/a $300 $498 $300 $1,596 $1,296 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole dollars) n/a n/a $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 0 

Comments These projects are all in New Mexico on BLM lands. Restoration of 1 acre of abandoned well pads benefits 40 

adjoining acres because it reduces habitat fragmentation.

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are average full costs, which may include funds from other sources and (or) use 

averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects the impact of prior year funding 

changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend impacts, but does not reflect the proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a result of the program change (not 

total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the program change again in a subsequent outyear.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 319 

Program Overview 

BLM provides stewardship for 258 million surface acres of public lands – ensuring the lands and 

their resource values are managed in a way that best serves the public’s current and future 

needs. Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), the BLM must 

serve a dual mandate: managing lands for multiple uses while working to sustain healthy 

landscapes. As the population of the U.S. increases, more and more Americans seek refuge, 

recreation and greater productivity from BLM’s public lands, and expect BLM to keep pace with 

efforts to sustain and improve wildlife vegetation, forested lands, rangelands, waterways, and 

natural and cultural resources. Healthy public lands provide many benefits for Americans: 

quality of life, places to escape the routine, places of beauty and grandeur, places that provide 

food, fiber, water, energy and jobs, places with protected heritage values, critical wildlife habitat 

and threatened plants and animals. 

With existing funding of $11.1 million in 

2005, BLM treated nearly 145,000 acres 

(BLM and non-BLM) through shrub, 

grassland, and weed treatments; treated 

150 stream miles; and constructed 86 

stream and riparian projects. These 

treatments provided important benefits. 

Under the Healthy Lands Initiative 

strategy, the benefit will be even greater 

as $15 million in additional Federal 

investment, coupled with a possible $10 

million private investment from partners, 

and existing funding, will enable a total 

of approximately 407,000 priority acres 

to be treated in the emphasis areas 

(including treatments on BLM and other 

lands). Compared to the 145,000 acres 

treated in 2005 in these areas, the 

Initiative would treat about three times more acres providing significant benefits to wildlife. 

The Healthy Lands strategy would focus resources to sustain and improve habitat conditions 

and species distributions and viability on a broad scale. This effort would complement habitat 

reclamation and mitigation efforts required of energy development companies, but not relieve 

them of their obligations under existing lease and agreement stipulations. 

Strategic Plans 

The Initiative supports three of the DOI’s Strategic Plan mission areas: 

• Resource Protection by improving the health of watersheds and landscapes that is DOImanaged or influenced in a manner consistent with obligations regarding the allocation 

and use of water. 

• Resource Use by managing or influencing to enhance public benefit, promotes 

responsible use, and ensures optimal value. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

BLM developed its 2008 request for an additional $15 million 

for the new Healthy Lands Initiative by examining full bureau 

unit costs, exact locality costs, and exact projects costs using 

its Activity Based Cost Management (ABC/M) system. Next, 

BLM looked at States cost per acre of applying weed 

treatments, shrub/grass vegetation treatments, and riparian 

treatments. BLM found the States with the lowest cost per 

acre in areas with the highest energy development and 

recreation needs. BLM used these more efficient costs --

which included partnering-- to estimate the total funding 

needed to implement the new initiative that would increase 

performance in treated areas on BLM and non-BLM lands 

with federal and partner funding. BLM also realized 

conducting large treatment swaths indiscriminate of land 

status would decrease unit cost further thereby culminating in 

further increased performance and cost efficiencies’. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 320 

• Serving Communities through increasing economic self-sufficiency of insular areas. 

2008 Program Performance 

With existing BLM funding combined with the requested increase of $15 million in Healthy 

Lands Initiative funding and contributions of $10.0 million from partners, BLM will be able to 

complete the performance shown in the tables below on the public lands. This performance is 

above the 2005 BLM funded level of 145,000 acres treated (on both BLM and non-BLM lands); 

150 miles of stream and riparian miles treated; and 86 stream and riparian projects constructed. 

HEALTHY LANDSCAPE INITIATIVE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Plan 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Apply Shrub and Grass 

Treatment (acres) 

No Data 

Submitted 89,957 223,736 223,736 237,742 237,742 246,494* +4% 

Comment: * An additional 2,256 acres will be identified in 2008 bringing the total acres treated to 249,020. 

Apply Weed treatment 

(acres) 

No Data 

Submitted 55,618 51,655 51,655 40,275 40,275 70,830 +76% 

Comment: Based on average full cost for each State Office. 

Apply Stream and Riparian 

Treatments (miles) 

No Data 

Submitted 136 135 135 232 232 439 +89% 

Complete 

Lake/Stream/Riparian 

Treatments (projects 

completed) 

No Data 

Submitted 86 202 202 73 73 143 +96% 

Reclaim oil well pads and 

roads 

No Data 

Submitted 

No Data 

Submitted 50 50 83 83 266 +220% 

Comment: These projects are all in New Mexico on BLM lands. Restoration of 1 acre of abandoned well pads 

benefits 40 adjoining acres because it reduces habitat fragmentation. 

Note - Numbers represent 2008 BLM existing funds plus 2008 Initiative funds on BLM only for comparison to 2005-

2007 numbers. This table portrays costs and funding for the six emphasis areas only.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 321 

MLR Budget Schedules 

Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Obligations by program activity 

0011 Land resources 189 188 190 

0012 Wildlife and fisheries 41 41 42 

0013 Threatened and endangered species 22 22 23 

0014 Recreation management 66 66 67 

0015 Energy and minerals 117 117 120 

0016 Realty and ownership management 89 89 90 

0017 Resource protection 86 86 87 

0018 Transportation and facilities maintenance 70 70 71 

0019 Land and resource information systems 18 18 19 

0020 Workforce and organizational support 151 150 151 

0021 Alaska minerals assessment 2 2 0 

0022 Communication site rental fees 2 2 2 

0024 Mining law administration 35 35 35 

0026 Challenge Cost Share 10 10 10 

0901 Reimbursable program 64 60 60 

1000 Total new obligations 962 956 967 

 Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 33 41 40 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 946 929 969 

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 24 26 0 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 1003 996 1009 

2395 Total new obligations -962 -956 -967 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 41 40 42 

 New budget authority (gross), detail 

 Discretionary 

4000 Appropriation 861 831 870 

4020 Appropriation (LWCF) 0 9 9 

4035 Reduction pursuant to P.L. 108-447 -13 0 0 

4035 

Appropriation permanently reduced P.L. 109-

54 0 0 0 

4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 848 840 879 

 Spending authority from offsetting collections 

5800 Offsetting collections (cash) 36 36 37 

5800 Offsetting collections (cash) 53 53 53 

5810 Change in uncollected customer payments 9 0 0 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 322 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

from Federal sources (unexpired) 

5890 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total discretionary) 98 89 90 

7000 Total new budget authority (gross) 946 929 969 

 Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 214 206 207 

7310 Total new obligations 962 956 967 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -937 -929 -968 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -24 -26 0 

7400 

Change in uncollected customer payments 

from Federal sources (unexpired) -9 0 0 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 206 207 206 

 Outlays (gross), detail 

8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 750 740 771 

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 187 189 197 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 937 929 968 

 Offsets 

 Against gross budget authority and outlays 

 Offsetting collections (cash) from 

8800 Federal sources 53 53 53 

8840 Non-Federal sources 36 36 37 

8890 Total, offsetting collections (cash) 89 89 90 

 Against gross budget authority only 

8895 

Change in uncollected customer payments 

from Federal sources (unexpired) 9 0 0 

 Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 848 840 879 

9000 Outlays 848 840 878 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 238 0 0 

9602 2006 CR adjusted balances, SOY 0 33 0 

9604 2006 CR adjusted balances, EOY 0 41 0 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Direct obligations 

 Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 362 361 362 

1113 Other than full-time permanent 19 18 20 

1115 Other personnel compensation 13 13 14 

1119 Total personnel compensation 394 392 396 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 114 113 114 

1210 Travel and transportation of persons 20 20 20 

1220 Transportation of things 16 16 17 
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Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 323 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1231 Rental payments to GSA 18 18 19 

1232 Rental payments to others 29 29 30 

1233 

Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous 

charges 19 19 20 

1240 Printing and reproduction 4 4 4 

1251 Advisory and assistance services 31 31 32 

1252 Other services 95 94 95 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 49 48 49 

1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 5 5 5 

1255 Research and development contracts 0 1 1 

1257 Operation and maintenance of equipment 10 10 10 

1260 Supplies and materials 27 27 27 

1310 Equipment 21 21 21 

1320 Land and structures 10 10 10 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 36 36 36 

1990 Subtotal, obligations, Direct obligations 898 894 906 

 Reimbursable obligations 

 Personnel compensation 

2111 Full-time permanent 12 12 12 

2113 Other than full-time permanent 2 2 2 

2115 Other personnel compensation 2 2 2 

2119 Total personnel compensation 16 16 16 

2121 Civilian personnel benefits 4 4 4 

2210 Travel and transportation of persons 3 3 3 

2220 Transportation of things 1 1 1 

2232 Rental payments to others 2 2 2 

2251 Advisory and assistance services 3 2 2 

2252 Other services 6 5 5 

2253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 24 22 20 

2260 Supplies and materials 2 2 2 

2310 Equipment 0 1 1 

2320 Land and structures 0 1 2 

2410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 3 3 3 

2990 

Subtotal, obligations, Reimbursable 

obligations 64 62 61 

9999 Total new obligations 962 956 967 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Appropriation (total) [Homeland] 

4300 Discretionary, regular 848 840 878 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 324 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

4300 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 1 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [mining and telecomm fees] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 36 36 37 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [Economy Act] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 62 53 53 

 Offsetting collections, Federal Sources [Text] 

8800 Discretionary, regular 53 53 53 

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources 

[Text] 

8840 Discretionary, regular 36 36 37 

8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

Chg in uncollected customer payments from 

Fed sources (unexpired) [Text] 

8895 Discretionary, regular 9 0 0 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 661 651 680 

9111 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 1 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 187 189 197 

9121 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 0 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 189 42 

9122 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 0 

 Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 36 36 37 

 Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 53 53 53 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $) 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 325 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Appropriation (total) [Homeland] 

 Discretionary, regular 

4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 334 342 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 506 533 

 Discretionary, homeland security 

4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 0 0 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 0 0 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [mining and telecomm fees] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 0 36 37 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [Economy Act] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 0 53 54 

Offsetting collections, Federal Sources 

[Economy Act Reimbursements] 

8800 Discretionary, regular 0 53 54 

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources 

[Text] 

8840 Discretionary, regular 0 36 37 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 0 651 678 

9111 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 0 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 0 189 197 

9121 Discretionary, homeland security 0 0 0 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 189 42 

Outlays from new offsetting collections [from 

voluntary,public] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 0 36 37 

 Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 0 53 54 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section III – Management of Lands and Resources Page III - 326 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 6012 5969 5958 

 Reimbursable 

2001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 245 245 245 

 Allocation account 

3001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 36 38 38 

 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) 

Identification code: 

14-1109 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-1109] 0 0 879,438 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section IV – Construction Page IV - 1 

Appropriation: Construction 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

For construction of buildings, recreation facilities, roads, trails, and 

appurtenant facilities, $6,476,000, to remain available until 

expended. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section IV – Construction Page IV - 2 

APPROPRIATIONS 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 

and Management Act of 

1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701, et 

seq.) 

Authorizes the management of the public lands on a multiple-use 

basis. 

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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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 3 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

 Construction 25 11,750 23 6,476 +0 +0 +0 +0 23 6,476 0 0 

Impact of the CR 

 -2 5,000 +2 -5,000 

Total 

Appropriation 25 11,750 21 11,476 0 0 +2 -5,000 23 6,476 0 0 

Section 102 

Transfers -2,000 

 

 Construction 25 11,750 23 6,476 +0 +0 +0 +0 23 6,476 0 0 
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 4 

Activity: Construction 

Subactivity: Construction

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Construction $ 11,750 6,476 0 0 6,476 0

 FTE 25 23 0 0 23 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [5,000] -[5,000] 

 FTE -[2] [2] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$5,000,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a decrease of -$5,000,000 in the 

Construction activity to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 

2007 President’s budget. 

Activity: Construction 

Subactivity: Construction 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 11,750 6,476 0 0 6,476 0

FTE 25 23 0 0 23 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Construction 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes 

TOTAL, Program Changes 0 0
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 5 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Construction program is $6,476,000 and 23 FTE, a program 

change of $0 and 0 FTE from the 2007 level. 

Program Overview 

Program Components- Funds in the Construction program are used for construction of 

facilities that are essential to BLM’s mission and to replace or reconstruct existing roads, trails, 

bridges, recreation and administrative facilities, and buildings. 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 BLM-managed lands. 

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, and timber companies, 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 needs, and the needs of resource protection. Projects 

include capital improvement work, and can include deferred maintenance work, as long as the 

deferred maintenance work comprises a smaller portion of the project. The planning for each 

project has been expanded to include how much the new project will impact BLM’s total budget, 

by including the estimated operation expenses for all new projects. 

All new construction is built in compliance with Federal accessibility requirements for the 

disabled. The needs of the disabled are incorporated into every new project from accessible 

camp sites and toilets to trails. 

Long Term Vision- The emphasis of energy conservation and sustainability has become a 

major area of importance for all new facilities due to the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 

2005 and the Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum 

of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Department of the Interior and 20 other Federal 

Agencies in January, 2006. New construction projects will incorporate sustainability and energy 

conservation criteria presented in the new policy. The end result will be facilities that are better 

for the environment and are less expensive to operate. The new policy will improve the working 

environment of the BLM employee and save the BLM operational funds in the future, allowing 

the BLM to spend the needed funds on operational activities. 

Means and Strategies- BLM continues to develop processes and use existing requirements to 

assist in managing an expanding asset inventory. The ongoing development of the BLM Asset 

Management Plan (AMP) and State Asset Business Plan (ABP) will help to establish a system 

that will identify Bureau assets, determine how much they will cost to operate, and their 

importance to the Bureau mission. The AMP and ABP will help prioritize the distribution of 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section IV – Construction Page IV - 6 

funding to the highest priority assets and assist with planning for the disposal of unneeded 

assets. 

The program manages assets through measures of the Federal Real Property Profile, the Asset 

Priority Index, and the Facilities Condition Index, for identifying the condition of constructed 

assets and target assets that can be disposed or require additional annual maintenance or 

supplemental funding from deferred maintenance. 

The BLM continues to update the Five Year Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement 

Plan annually. Projects are prioritized based on critical health and safety needs and resource 

protection needs. The planning for each project has been expanded to include how much the 

new project will impact BLM’s total budget. Project submissions will include the estimated 

operation expenses, energy cost saving and sustainability actions, and improved Facility Cost 

Index calculation for all new projects. 

The requirements of Executive Order 13327, "Federal Real Property Asset Management," 

signed February 4, 2004 assist the BLM in property and facility asset management. These 

principles include using public and commercial benchmarks and best practices; employing lifecycle cost-benefit analysis; providing appropriate levels of investment; accurately inventorying 

and describing all assets; and providing safe, secure, and healthy workplaces. 

Strategic Plan- 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 natural landscapes. 

2008 Program Performance 

Every project planned for 2008 emphasizes 

critical health and safety needs or critical 

resource protection needs. The emphasis of 

the Construction program will continue to be 

the protection of the BLM’s employees and 

visiting public, and the protection of the 

Nation’s natural resources. 

In 2008, the Construction program will 

continue progress in achieving energy 

conservation and environmental performance 

from 2006, when the Program completed the 

first BLM certified Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating by 

the U.S. Green Building Council for achieving 

outstanding energy conservation and 

environmental performance. Also in 2008, 

the Construction program will realize cost 

savings through building certification through 

The new Grand Staircase-Escalante Science Center was 

the first BLM constructed asset to achieve a certified 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold 

rating by the U.S. Green Building Council for achieving 

outstanding energy conservation and environmental 

performance in 2006. 
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 7 

LEED and the Green Building Initiative Green Globes system. Both organizations offer 

certification processes that achieve high performance and energy saving facilities. The new 

Grand Staircase-Escalante Science Center in Utah is the first BLM-owned facility to receive 

such a high certification and one of a select few Interior-owned facilities to hold that distinction. 

In 2008, the BLM will begin construction of the new Farmington, New Mexico Field Office and, 

when certified, the building will achieve savings of 20 percent to 30 percent in life cycle costs 

over a non-certified facility. 

The Use of Cost and Performance in the 

Construction Program 

The incorporation of the Energy Policy Act in the Construction program will ensure cost and 

energy efficient new facilities, resulting in long-term cost savings. For example, certified 

sustainable facilities use energy efficient technologies like solar and wind energy that decrease 

electrical costs substantially. The combination of both renewable energy technology and energy 

star products will decrease out year costs as much as 30 percent over standard facilities. The 

BLM currently incorporates solar technology for many isolated facilities. In 2007, the program will 

begin to see the effects of cost savings on the sustainable facilities that have been completed in 

2006. 

The Construction program’s emphases in critical health and safety or critical resource protection 

are indicative of the 2008 planned accomplishments, which include 12 projects in five states for 

a total of $6,476,000, and are listed in the table below. 

Priority/ 

Score State Project Name 

Requested 

Funding ($000s)

1/610 Idaho Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase II 2,368 

2/600 Utah Vernal District Warehouse Yards Reconstruction Phase II 1,069 

3/900 Idaho Boise District Fire Sprinklers 330 

4/850 Colorado Confluence River Access 187 

5/740 Oregon Twin Springs Rec. Site Maintenance 111 

6/660 California Emergency Evacuation Facility for Dumont Dunes 456 

7/635 Colorado Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area (Revised) STATUS 396 

8/630 Colorado Penitente Canyon Rehabilitation 222 

9/600 California Headwaters Forest Road Trail System Resource Interpretation 

Phase I 659 

10/600 California Harper Lake ACEC Fencing 108 

11/600 Colorado Grand Junction Trailhead and Overlook Improvements 146 

12/600 Utah Monticello and Price Vault Toilet Installations 108 

Bureau-wide Architectural and Engineering Services, Project and Contract 

Management, and CPIC management responsibilities. 

316 

Bureau-wide Total $6,476 
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 8 

The following project data sheets are arranged by Project Title in ranking order. 

A table listing currently proposed construction projects for 2009 through 2012 follows the project 

data sheets. 

DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 1 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase II 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Salmon Field Office 

Region/Area/District: Salmon Congressional District: 2 State: ID 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: NA 

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 cattle guards, and 

4) Rehabilitate drainage/stream crossings/fords on 19 miles of road for 4-wheel drive/Off-Highway 

Vehicle (4x4/OHV0 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 FY-07- Survey and Design, 1/3 Rock Source Development 

Phase II FY-08 - Construction (1/3 of total project), 1/3 Rock Source Development 

Phase III FY-09 - Construction (1/3 of total project), 1/3 Rock Source Development 

Phase IV FY-10 - Construction (1/3 of total project) 

Project Need/Benefit: The Lemhi River Basin encompasses most of the Salmon Field Office. The BLM 

has been unable to adequately maintain its transportation system over the years. These are important 

roads in the 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 the 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 the BLM’s investment in the roads and protect the 
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resources that have been jeopardized by a lack of maintenance over the years. 

The Lemhi Sub basin TMDL Plan (1999) identifies certain roads for sediment reduction. In addition, the 

Lemhi RMP Amendment (2001), Lemhi River Sub basin Review (1999), Lemhi River Watershed and Sub 

basin 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 concerns. 

 10% CRPdm. 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 cattle guards 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. 

 90% CRPci. 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. 

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? 

Total Project Score: 610 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 236,800 10 

Capital Improvement Work: $2,131,200 90 

Total: $ 2,368,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 3/06 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY 07 Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 1,680,000 

$ 2,368,000 

$ 3,880,000 

$ 7,928,000 

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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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 2 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Vernal District Warehouse Yards Reconstruction Phase II 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Vernal District Warehouse Yards 

Region/Area/District: Vernal Congressional District: 3 State: UT 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: 08 FCI-Projected: 0 

Project Description: This project will demolish and reconstruct the buildings in the Vernal District 

Warehouse Yards. The work will be performed in two phases. The two buildings being demolished are 

the warehouse and the storage bays. 

Project Need/Benefit: 50% CHSci. The buildings located in the Vernal District Warehouse Yards were 

constructed in the 1950s and do not meet current needs. The warehouse is too low and drainage from 

the parking areas drains into the building. The drainage pools in several spots, creating safety hazards, 

especially in the winter when the pools of water freeze and ice builds up. Slipping is a significant hazard. 

50% COdm. The buildings are used for administrative purposes and for fire crew staging, but they do not 

meet the functions needs. Replacement is the most cost effective solution. 

Revision Statement: (provided when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet) 

Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need. 

 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance ___ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 

_50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement _50 % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance 

 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance ___% Other Capital Improvement 

 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 600 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 534,500 50 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 534,500 50 

Total: $1,069,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/05 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY 07 Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 501,000 

$ 1,069,000 

$ 

$ 1,570,000 
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Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: 

Project Complete: 

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 08/26/03 

Unchanged Since 

Department 

Approval: Yes 
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

New 

Project Ranking: 3 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

Project Title: Boise District Fire Sprinklers 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Boise District Complex (Admin.) (Real Property Number 

670.303)

District/Field Office: FRFO, BDO Congressional District: 2nd State: ID 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

35100000 670.303 72 0.1048 0.094

Project Description: This project will install a new automatic fire sprinkler system in the main Boise 

District Administrative Office Building.

Project Need/Benefit: 

100% CHSci (Critical Health and Safety Capital Improvement); (High Probability/Catastrophic 

Severity) 

A report was completed by the Idaho BLM architecture and engineering firm J-U-B Engineers in 2005 to 

identify deficiencies in building codes for the Boise District Office Building. The following excerpt is from 

the report: “The Boise District Office is a 30,500 square foot, multi-level, type V, non-rated structure, with 

a B occupancy. The building does not currently have an automatic fire sprinkler system. The 2003 IBC 

(International Building Code) requires that multi-level, type V non-rated structures, with a B occupancy 

that are over 9,000 square feet to be fire sprinkled. To be in compliance with the current governing 

codes, an automatic fire sprinkler system will need to be installed.” In the event of a fire, this project will 

decrease the amount of damage to the building and resource data. It will also provide a safer 

environment for the employees and visiting public. 

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

 

The district office will have minimum yearly maintenance costs associated with the automatic fire 

sprinkler system. 

How will project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? 

“Compass 2005, Charting a Course for Idaho BLM”, IV. Serving Communities, Goal: Protect lives, 

resources and property, Objectives: 9. Actively pursue the reduction of hazards, particularly abandoned 

mines on public lands and the management of facilities to keep them safe for employees and the public; 

“US Department of the Interior, Strategic Plan, FY2003-2008”, Serving Communities, Goal 1: Protect 

Lives, Resources, and Property, Strategy 2: Improve Public Safety and Security and Protect Public 

Resources from Damage, Facilities Condition: Buildings (e.g., administrative, employee housing) are in 

fair to good condition as measured by the Facility Condition Index (FCI), and Other Facilities, including 

roads, dams, (non-BOR), trails, bridges (non-BIA) are in fair to good condition as measured by an FCI. 
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Revision Statement: (Needed 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 (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

100 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) ___ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) ___ % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 ____ % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No Total Project Score: 900 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ ______ ___ 

% 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 330,000 100

% 

Total: $ 330,000 100

% 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 02/08

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ ____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ ____________ 

Requested in FY __ Budget: $ ___ ______

Planned in FY 08: $ ___ 330,000

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ ____________

Total: $ _____ 330,000

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

Bajt - 02/24/06 

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 

Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 

Current: Projected: Net Change: none 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes No

Value Engineering: Yes No

Hazard Dam: None Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes No

Seismic: Yes No

Security: Yes No

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes No
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

New 

Project Ranking: 4 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: CI

Project Identification

Project Title: Confluence River Access 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Upper Colorado SRMA 

District/Field Office: Kremmling Field Office Congressional District: 2 State: CO 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

40130400 60609 44 0.05 0.0

Project Description: Reconstruction of a boat launch and construction of a vehicle turn around and 

parking. 

Project Need/Benefit: Road work and parking improvements will eliminate a dangerous bottleneck and 

provide safe and adequate access for users at the put-in for the popular Gore Canyon area. The 

improvements will eliminate an unsafe condition where users park along a narrow and winding access 

road next to a steep drop off into the River. This bottle neck causes vehicles, with trailers, and buses to 

maneuver on the edge of a steep drop off. Boat launch improvements are needed to replace the unsafe 

launching that currently occurs from the top of a steep slope. This parking area and boat launch is the 

only put-in for a Class V stretch of the Upper Colorado Special Recreation Management Area through 

Gore Canyon. 

There are several commercial outfitters and numerous private groups using site. White-water rafting and 

kayaking use in Gore Canyon has increased dramatically, while fishing use on the Lower Blue River has 

also risen sharply. An annual National White Water Competition (Gore Fest) occurs in Gore Canyon 

and draws over 400 participants and spectators with vehicles, trailers, and buses. During this event, 

parking and access to the river are a serious challenge and safety concern. 

When the parking area and launch site was originally built, little use was occurring in this area. With 

current use, it is extremely difficult for a vehicle with a trailer or a shuttle bus to turn around when other 

vehicles are parked in the site. Backing up the access road is very dangerous given the steep slopes on 

the Blue River side of the road and the sharply curving road alignment at the launch site approach. A 

larger parking area and realignment of the approach to create a loop through the launch site will 

eliminate the need for backing and result in safe one-way traffic flow through the site. This will also 

streamline the loading and unloading of boats, and eliminate the bottleneck that occurs during busy use 

periods and large events. 

The existing launch and take out is a safety hazard. Boats are slid down a very steep bank (30% +/- 

slopes) and kayaks are ridden down an incised section of the slope. This launch site presents a serious 

safety hazard as it is very slick and people frequently fall while launching their boats. Kayakers run the 

risk of serious neck or head injury should their kayak flip over during the descent. Since a single launch 

site is undefined, some kayakers launch off a nearby vertical section of slope. 
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90% CH&Sci Construction of loop access, improve boat launch. 

10% CMdm. Other deferred maintenance identified in 05 Condition Assessments- replace gravel on 

assess road and sign repair. FAMS Site ID 9107 

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

Minimal annual maintenance needs are expected. Less Operation and Maintenance funds will be 

required in the near future. 

How will the project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? 

This project meets Goal 1 – Improve Access to Appropriate Recreation Opportunities on DOI-managed 

lands and waters from the BLM’s Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services; Goal 2: Ensure a Quality 

Experience and Enjoyment of Natural Resources on DOI-Managed Lands and Waters, Objective 1: 

Manage public lands and waters for enhanced recreation experiences and quality of life; Objective 3: 

Ensure public health and safety, and improve the condition and accessibility of recreation sites and 

facilities 

Revision Statement: (Needed 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 (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

90 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) _10 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) ___ % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 ___ % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No 

X Total Project Score: 850 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ _ 18,700 _ __10 

% 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 168,300__ 90 

% 

Total: $ 187,000__ 100

% 

Class of Estimate (circle one): C 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): _12/10__

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ ____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ ____________ 

Requested in FY _ Budget: $ _______ 

Planned in FY 08 : $ 187,000_____ 

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ ____________

Total: $ 187,000___ 

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

_03__/06___ 

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 

Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 

Current: Projected: Net Change: 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes No X 

Value Engineering: Yes No X 

Hazard Dam: None Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No X 

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes X No 

Seismic: Yes No X 

Security: Yes No X 

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes No X
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

R 2/24/2006

Project Ranking: 5 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

Project Title: Twin Springs Recreation Site Maintenance 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Twin Springs Recreation Site

District/Field Office: Vale District Office Congressional District: 2 State: OR 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

35802200 1380409 48 0.43 0.0 

Original Project Description: This project will: (1) provide potable water from a well and pipeline system, (2) 

replace existing toilet with a new accessible SST, (3) re-route the site road to a safer, more resource-friendly road, 

(4) install irrigation system, (5) replace the bulletin board, and (6) improve camping sites with six picnic tables and 

fire-rings. 

Original Project Need/Benefit: Twin Springs Recreation site is a campground located near the Wild and Scenic 

Owyhee River. 

15% CHSci (High/Serious): 

The existing water supply is from a developed spring that does not meet health and safety regulations for potable 

water. At the end of every summer, the water fails the required test for coliform bacteria. An attempt has been made 

to turn off the water supply when this happens, by installing “Warning, non-potable water. Not safe to drink signs” 

and by physically removing the stand pipe. However, visitors to the site will install their own make-shift stand pipe 

and continue to use the water as drinking water. This is the only water supply, other than river or creek water, within 

40 miles. Improving this situation would mean drilling a well, although this is prohibitive due to the fact that there is 

no power at this site and generators would have to be installed and maintained. The other option is to install a “mini” 

water treatment plant that has been developed jointly by the U.S. Forest Service and Miox Corporation for treating 

the spring. This transportable package plant can run off of solar energy and fulfills the requirements of the EPA’s 

Surface Water Treatment Rule. The problem of non-potable water at Twin Springs Rec Site has a high probability 

(i.e., <2 years) of causing a serious injury to a visitor who drinks this water. It is therefore ranked as Critical Health 

and Safety Capital Improvement (CHSci) 

55% C&ODM: (High/Serious) 

The existing vault toilet is undersized for the current use and needs replaced with a larger, accessible vault toilet. 

This is ranked as Compliance and Other Deferred Maintenance (C&ODM). 

30% OCI: (Non-critical) 

The existing access road runs straight through the site and should be re-routed, with fencing, to loop around the site 

for visitor safety and to protect natural resources. The poor location of the road has a medium probability of causing 

moderate impacts to the visitor safety and to the surrounding natural resources. It is ranked as Other Capital 

Improvements (OCI). 

An irrigation system should be installed to promote vegetation growth and reduce sediment/erosion. Also, the 

bulletin board needs to be replaced in order to be able to keep visitors apprised of information specific to the site. 
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The site is in dire need of six new picnic tables and fire rings. All of these items are ranked as non-critical and can be 

listed as Other Capital Improvements (OCI).

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

There will be no substantial change in maintenance expenses.

How will project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? 

This project helps meet Interior and BLM mission goals and strategies under Recreation by providing quality 

recreation experiences.

Revision Statement: The original Need/Benefit paragraph is shown above. Revised Need/Benefit information 

follows. This Legacy project ranked 330 points and cost $142,000 when it was submitted in 2000. The proposed, 

revised project is 740 points for $111,000. Vault toilets from the original project scope have been already built under 

a separate project. The road re-alignment portion of the original project has been previously submitted as a separate 

project (Twin Springs Road Repair for 500 points & $63,000 in May, 2000). New technologies in remote chlorination 

systems are now available. BLM proposes to provide a hand pump- powered chlorination system for the water 

supply that may prevent the drilling of a new well. This treatment system requires no external power. It meets EPA 

requirements for surface water treatment. This new project will cost $111,000. 

General: Twin Springs Recreation Site is a high public use area (ADT = 23 visitors per day). The on-site drinking 

water continues to fail water quality testing and is cited in the CASHE Hazard Abatement Program (PW-02-007 - 

Attached) with a Risk Assessment Class of 1B. It is also the only potable water source within 40 miles. Temporary 

mitigation efforts, such as Public Health warning signage and removing the aboveground water distribution plumbing, 

have been ineffective towards deterring public use. The public repeatedly ignores the posted warnings against 

consumption and installs their own makeshift plumbing to retrieve the spring-water. Considering Twin Springs poor 

water quality and the considerable frequency of human use at this site, the public faces a high probability of serious 

health complications in the near future (<2-yrs). 

30% CHSdm (High Probability / Serious Impact) – Repair the spring collection area (SCA), and the collection box, 

and replacing the distribution pipe: 

1. Repair Spring Collection Area & Salvageable Collection System Components 

2. Replace Head-box and Appurtenances 

3. Replace Distribution pipe: 2" PVC, 20' lengths 

40% CHSci (High Probability / Serious Impact) – Install water treatment system and supporting appurtenances: 

1. Install Water Treatment System 

2. Develop SCA 

3. Install SCA stock-tight boundary fence 

4. Develop surface water runoff diversion berm 

5. Remove all deep-root vegetation within SCA 

10% CRPci (High Probability / Serious Impact) 

1. SCA Perimeter Fence - Water Quality protection 

20% OCI (Non-critical) – The following items promote site use and effectiveness: 

1. A tree irrigation system using spring overflow 

2. Bulletin board 

3. Replace picnic tables and fire rings 
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Ranking Categories Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need: 

_30 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

 40 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) ___ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) ___ % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

_10 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 _20 % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No Total Project Score: 740

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 33,300 30

% 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 77,700 70

% 

Total: $ 111,000 100

% 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 02 / _08_ 

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ ____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ ____________ 

Requested in FY ___ Budget: $ ____________ 

Planned in FY 08 : $ _111,000____ 

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ ____________

Total: $ _111,000____ 

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

 02 / 06

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 

Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 

Current: Projected: Net Change: 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes No

Value Engineering: Yes No 

Hazard Dam: None Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No 

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes No

Seismic: Yes No

Security: Yes No

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes No
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

New 

Project Ranking: 6 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

Project Title: Emergency Evacuation Facility for Dumont Dunes 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area 

District/Field Office: CDD/Barstow Field Office Congressional District: 25 State: CA 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

40120200 NA 72 NA NA 

Project Description: This project will provide a safe pad to land emergency helicopters to extract critical 

patients from the Dumont Dunes OHV Area. This project will include a concrete 20 foot X 20 foot pad for 

the evacuation landing pad. It also includes additional 80 foot asphalt square surrounding the pad for 

dust abatement and a 100 foot extension to the east for hard stand for the San Bernardino Sheriff’s 

Office Command Center and the Emergency Medical Services Visitors Contact Center. There will be a 

wind sock, radio antenna, tie downs for helicopters and a generator shed. Underground electrical will be 

run to each command center and to the five sites for staff quarters. A CXT vault toilet is proposed within 

the barrier for staff use. The site will be enclosed with a reflective post and cable barrier. The work area 

is a remote site and will require delivery of product from distant locations. Parking for five RV trailers for 

staff would have a septic tank with five drops for septic. This would be a 1,000 gallon baffled two 

chamber tank with a 90 foot leach line next to the Command Center. 

Project Need/Benefit: 

70%CHSci- The Dumont Dunes OHV Area has 120,000 to 125-000 visitors annually. Emergency 

Medical Services average more than 200 calls during the same period. These injuries will range from 

fatal to cuts and bruises (minor injury walk-ins). The Dunes has more than 50 helicopter extractions 

during the season. The remote location and the need for urgent care require more fly-outs than an area 

closer to a Trauma Center. Twelve to fifteen times a year, the air evacuation pilot is unable to land the 

aircraft on the site because of prop wash and brown out conditions. As a result, the patient is 

transported to an acceptable area (if one can be found) or transported by ground. The critical hour for 

these patients is lost because of these transportation problems. Normal evacuation presents a problem 

with brown outs, but if visibility is good, then they are able to overcome these circumstances. Ground 

crews, if equipment is available, will have to wet the surface prior to the aircraft landing to keep the 

blowing sand to a minimum. Positive impacts include better customer service, Critical Health and Safety 

of visitors, Flight Crews and BLM employees, greater ability to land aircraft on sight and rapid response 

to ensure care is provided to critical accident victims. 

30% Oci- A hardened surface for the turn-out will assist customers in stopping and starting around the 

fee area. The ground is not compacted and becomes very soft during major holiday traffic. A CXT vault 

toilet is proposed within the post and cable barrier for the use of the dunes staff. The Dumont Dunes is a 

remote area that requires staff quarters for Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Service personnel. 

Their presence is a needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for visitor health and safety and the day-today living conditions of the on-site host. This site will be adjacent to the Command Center and will have 
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a 1,000 gallon septic tank with five drops for RV’s. The San Bernardino County Sheriff usually has two 

trailers for the Sheriff’s office; the BLM has one and the camp host has one. This would leave a spare for 

any one of the partners to have a spot. There are about 75 frequently used campsites that extend up a 

wash just east and north of the entry station and a restroom at the entry station will facilitate a more 

sanitary environment around these campsites and provide a service to our visitors as they enter and exit 

the station. This area is remote and many of our visitors have been on the road for some time and are in 

dire need when they reach the Dumont Dunes OHV Area. 

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

The long-term impact will be the up-keep and maintenance of the completed project such as barrier 

repair fog seal, sand removal and repainting through the life of the facility. Additional aggregate will be 

required to keep the turn-out in a high state of maintenance and the vault toilet will require pumping at 

least twice annually. The septic tank would need to be pumped every four to five years. Maintenance 

and repair costs will be absorbed by Use Fees generated by the Dumont Dunes OHV Area. 

How will project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives: This project will enhance 

service and resolve a critical health and safety issue for the rapid Medi-Vac of life threatening injuries. 

Revision Statement: 

Ranking Categories Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need: 

___ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

70 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) ___ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) ___ % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 _30_ % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No Total Project Score: 660 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ _________ ___ 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 456,000 100%

Total: $ 456,000 100%

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 01/09

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ 

____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ 

____________ 

Requested in FY 08 Budget: $ 

456,000

Planned in FY 08 : $ 

____________ 

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ 

___________0

Total: $ _____

456,000

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

03/06

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 
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Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 

Current: Projected: Net Change: 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes No 

Value Engineering: Yes No

Hazard Dam: None Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No 

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes No 

Seismic: Yes No

Security: Yes No

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes No
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

Project Ranking: 7 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: CI

Project Identification Approved Plan FY2007-2011 CI, FY10, #5 – Revised 2/06

Project Title: Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: McInnis Canyons NCA 

District/Field Office: Grand Junction Field Office Congressional District: 3 State: CO 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

40801500 60662 48 NA NA

Project Description: Construction of two kiosks providing information regarding protection of the National 

Conservation Area (NCA) resources and Wilderness Area, two vault toilets to improve sanitation at the 

existing sites, graveling and delineation of parking areas to stop damage to the NCA and Wilderness 

resources and appurtenant fences, gates and picnic facilities. 

Project Need/Benefit: On October 24, 2000, the 122,300 acre McInnis Canyons NCA was created, which 

included the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness (75,550 acre core within the NCA). Congress passed the 

legislation to provide for the “conservation, protection and enhancement” of the NCA’s nationally 

significant resources for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. 

Both Congressional designations provide special provisions to preserve and conserve the “identified 

resource values of national interest.” The many unique and special resources, beyond the obvious ones 

associated with Wilderness, include spectacular landscapes, unique and formally designated fragile, 

prehistoric sites (many including painted rock art) and active, as well as historic and paleontologic 

excavations and research sites. 

The NCA and Wilderness are directly accessible from several portions of Interstate-70 that traverses the 

northern portion of the NCA. These areas are rapidly becoming destination locations for hikers, mountain 

bikers, equestrian users, and campers. New additions to existing facilities are needed to provide for 

visitor health and safety and to aid management of the visitor usage to protect the critical resources as 

required by Congress. 

20% CHSci - The Dinosaur Hill and the Fruita Paleo Sites are readily accessible from I-70, and the 

absence of restrooms is causing an unsightly and unsanitary mess at these important visitor portals to 

the NCA. Two new restrooms are needed to protect the safety and health of visitors. 

75% CRci - Kiosks and signing at Devil’s Canyon, Fruita Paleo Area and Rabbit Valley are needed to 

provide information regarding the rules and regulations associated with the NCA and Wilderness. Most 

visitors who cause resource damage, exhibit negative behavior or do not obey regulations, do so out of 

ignorance. The kiosks will provide excellent opportunities to address these problems. Several resource 

sensitive areas are currently being damaged by vehicles parking outside of acceptable boundaries. 

Delineation and graveling of parking areas at these same sites will help manage use away from critical 
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resource areas and aid visitors in keeping their vehicles from unknowingly damaging the resources. 

5% Oci – 1 Picnic Ramada at Dinosaur Hill. 

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

Minimal annual maintenance needs are expected. Less Operation and Maintenance funds will be 

required in the near future. 

How will the project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? 

This project meets Goal 1 – Improve Access to Appropriate Recreation Opportunities on DOI-managed 

lands and waters from the BLM’s Priorities for Recreation and Visitor Services; Goal 2: Ensure a Quality 

Experience and Enjoyment of Natural Resources on DOI-Managed Lands and Waters, Objective 1: 

Manage public lands and waters for enhanced recreation experiences and quality of life; Objective 3: 

Ensure public health and safety, and improve the condition and accessibility of recreation sites and 

facilities 

Revision Statement: (Needed when submitting a revised Project Data Sheet.) Revised to account for portions 

of the project that will be completed through duplicate Five Year Plan submissions and NCA name 

change. Project description changes from three vault toilets to two CH&Sci). The Broadcast system is 

deleted as well as two of the three picnic ramadas (Oci). Minor updates to previous estimates are 

included. All previously approved ranking categories of items remained the same, but since most of the 

Oci was deleted, the ranking increased from 560 to 635, while the total funding requested is decreased 

from $481,000 to $396,000. The new work will increase current expenses for Operations and 

Maintenance; however, costs will be made up through user fees. 

Ranking Categories Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of need: 

___ % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

20 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) _ % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) ___ % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

75 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 _5__ % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No 

X Total Project Score: 635 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ _ ______ 0 

% 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 396,000__ 100 

% 

Total: $ 396,000__ 100

% 

Class of Estimate (circle one): B 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): _12/08__

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ ____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ ____________ 

Requested in FY _ Budget: $ _______ 

Planned in FY 08 : $ 396,000_____ 

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ ____________

Total: $ 396,000___ 

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

07/02 rev 02/06 

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 

Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 
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Current: Projected: Net Change: 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes No X 

Value Engineering: Yes No X 

Hazard Dam: None Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No X 

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes X No 

Seismic: Yes No X 

Security: Yes No X 

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes X No
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

New

Project Ranking: 8 

Planned Funding FY: 2008 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Project Data Sheet

Funding Source: Construction

Project Identification

Project Title: Penitente Canyon Rehabilitation

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Penitente Canyon Recreation Area 

District/Field Office: Saguache Field Office Congressional District: 03 State: CO 

Project Justification

DOI Asset Code Real Property # API: FCI-Before: FCI-Projected: 

35802200 60866 48 0.28 0.0

Project Description: Install two toilets and five trash dumpsters, replace 10 cooking grills and 10 picnic 

tables, relocate a group campsite, add 100 feet of fence, place 125 rock barriers, add a campground host 

camp site, improve 250 feet of road, build overflow parking for day users, and replace the entrance fee 

collection kiosk. 

Project Need/Benefit: Penitente Canyon Recreation Area provides a variety of recreation opportunities 

for year round use. Recreation use has doubled since the site was developed in 1991 to 46,000 visitors. 

Daily use includes rock climbers, mountain bikers, hikers, school classes, tour groups, overnight campers 

and rock art fans. This increased visitor use has created health concerns at the site of human waste,

“white paper” problems, and overflowing trash receptacles. Safety concerns are happening due to traffic 

congestion and inadequate turn-arounds for buses and oversized vehicles. A major safety concern is a 

group camping area, which is in a flood plain. Unexpected thunderstorms can quickly flood the area. 

Vandalism of rock art and cultural features is occurring due to lack of barriers and fencing for their 

protection. 

The site requires two additional toilets: one at the day use climbing area, which does not meet the influx 

of daily visitors, and a second at the entrance group camping site where campers are using the 

surrounding area causing human waste and “white paper” problems. The main group campsite is in an 

area that is subject to flash flooding; this site will be relocated to higher ground as it is in an existing flood 

plain. Campground parking upgraded to allow Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking at six ADA 

campsites. The campground’s existing cooking grills and tables are old and not ADA-accessible; a 

portion will be replaced with accessible units. A new fee collection kiosk to replace the existing 

vandalized structure to better secure permit receipts. Rock barriers and fencing will be installed to 

protect rock art and cultural features to prevent further resource damage. A campground host site 

constructed to increases security and management of the site. Road improvement needed to create a 

turn-around for buses to prevent them from having to back out of site. Due to increase use of the site, the 

existing trash containers are overflowing and five bear resistant trash dumpsters–to help keep bears out 

of the camp ground–are needed to provide adequate sanitary services for the site. 

50% CHSci. Restrooms to provide adequate human waste facilities. Bear resistant trash receptacles. 

10% CRPci. Rock Barriers and fencing to protect rock art and cultural resources. 

20% CMdm. Relocate the group campsite away from flash flooding area. Replace fee collection station. 
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10% COdm ADA-compliant cooking grills and tables replacement at campsites. 

10% Oci. Overflow parking, and campground road upgrade to provide better management of traffic flow. 

Campground host site added to provide security and management of the site. 

Provide a brief explanation of any budgetary impacts the project will have on the responsible Field Office. 

Estimate increases in annual maintenance of $1, 000

How will project meet DOI’s and BLM’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives? For Construction projects 

(2110) and Capital Asset Planning projects (1653, 6253, 2813). 03.01.09

Revision Statement: (Needed 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 (10) ___ % Energy Policy, High Performance Bldg CI (5) 

50 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement (9) _20 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance (4) 

___ % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance (7) _10 % Other Deferred Maintenance (3) 

_10 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement (6) ___ % Code Compliance Capital Improvement (3) 

 _10 % Other Capital Improvement (1) 

Capital Asset Planning Exhibit 300 Analysis Required: Yes No Total Project Score: 630 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this PDS): 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 66,600 30 

% 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 155,400 70 

% 

Total: $ 222,000 100 

% 

Class of Estimate (circle one): C 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 03 / 10

Project Funding History: 

Partnership Funds: $ ____________ 

Appropriated to Date: $ ____________ 

Requested in FY ___ Budget: $ ____________ 

Planned in FY 08 : $ __222,000___ 

Future Funding to Complete Project: $ ____________

Total: $ _222,000____ 

Dates: Sch’d Actual 

Construction Award/Start: ___/___ ___/___ 

Project Complete: ___/___ ___/___

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

 03 / 06 

Unchanged Since 

Departmental Approval: 

Yes No 

Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs $ 

Current: Projected: Net Change: +$1000 

Project Type(s) and Element(s)

Project Type: 

Fee Site: Yes X No 

Value Engineering: Yes No X 

Hazard Dam: None X Significant 

 Low High

CASHE Corrective Action: Yes No X 

Project Elements: 

Accessibility: Yes X No 

Seismic: Yes No X 

Security: Yes No X 

Energy Efficiency/Conservation: Yes No X
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 9 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Headwaters Forest Road Trail System Resource Interpretation Phase I 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Headwaters Forest Reserve 

Region/Area/District: Arcata Congressional District: 1 State: CA 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: NA 

Project Description: On March 1, 1999, the U.S. Government and the State of California purchased the 

Headwaters Forest Reserve from private timber companies. The existing roads and trails do not meet the 

geometric standards for public access and will be realigned to reduce the risk of collisions. These roads 

will be multiple-use, serving both recreational users as well as providing commercial access to adjacent 

lands. This work would be accomplished over a three-year period. 

Phase 1 FY -08 Design $ 659,000 

Phase 2 FY-09 Begin Road Construction $ 1,504,000 

Project Need/Benefit: A trail system will be developed to provide access into the Headwaters Reserve 

without compromising the fragile forest ecology of the old growth groves. Current level of public use has 

created routes of trespass into these protected areas. Unwanted trail routes will be blocked off and other 

routes constructed around the protected areas will discourage trespass. Roads that were built for heavy 

equipment access into the Forest Reserve pose a significant ecological threat to the watershed. The 

unstable geology and method of construction has caused many road sections to initiate large slides, 

which contribute sediment into the streams. In order to prevent further sedimentation in the watershed, 

roads that are located within the inner stream gorge will be removed. The landscape will be recontoured 

to allow the return of natural drainage patterns. 

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 

 100 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 600 

Project Costs and Status
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Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 659,000 100 

Total: $ 659,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B c D

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 01/06 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 659,000 

$ 1,504,000 

$ 2,163,000 

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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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 10 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Harper Lake ACEC Fencing 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Harper Lake 

Region/Area/District: BARTSTOW Congressional District: 40 State: CA 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: NA 

Project Description: Construction contract for protective fencing aspect of BLM's "Watchable Wildlife" 

effort. No fencing exists to keep public out of the protected wildlife area. The fence would keep visitors a 

safe distance from wildlife. 

Project Need/Benefit: 100% CRPci Original Justification 

Protection of resources at BLM’s Harper Lake ACEC. 

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 

 100 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 600 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 108,000 100 

Total: $ 108,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 01/04 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 108,000 

$ 

$ 108,000 

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: 

Project Complete: 

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 12/20/04 

Unchanged Since 

Department Approval: 

Yes 
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 11 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Grand Junction Trailhead and Overlook Improvements 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) 

Region/Area/District: Grand Junction Congressional District: 3 State: CO 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: NA 

Project Description: This project provides for the construction of interpretive displays and bulletin boards 

at key trailheads and overlooks in the GJFO to help educate users. It also provides for improved parking 

areas at 12 different trailheads and overlooks within the GJFO to improve public safety and protect 

natural resources. Improvements include the construction of a toilet at the Devils Canyon Trailhead, 

fencing some existing parking areas, and replacement and installation of new parking barriers. The 

upgrading and graveling of two key roads to overlooks in the proposed Black Ridge NCA are also needed 

to handle the anticipated heavy traffic to these popular overlook areas. Fencing is needed in some areas 

to control off-highway vehicle use in fragile desert soils. 

30% CH&Sci - New toilet , 25% CRPci - Barrier logs and fencing, 45% CMdm - Road Graveling, 

Interpretive displays, bulletin boards, and signing 

Project Need/Benefit: Original Justification 

The use of trails of all kinds in the GJFO has increased dramatically in recent years. The existing facilities 

at the trailheads are currently inadequate to handle the problems now occurring. The problems include 

unsanitary conditions due to the accumulation of human waste, crowded parking, and resource damages 

resulting from inadequate parking areas and parking delineation. To address these concerns and to 

accommodate this use, there is a need to provide adequate parking and sanitary facilities at a variety of 

trailheads and overlook areas throughout the GJFO. There is also a greater need to educate the public 

regarding low impact use of desert canyon environments to better protect the areas they are recreating in. 

This project is also needed to help implement many of the recommended management actions contained 

in the Ruby Canyon and Black Ridge Integrated Resource Management Plan. Trailheads and overlooks 

included in this project: Mount Garfield, Rattlesnake Arches, Knowles 

Canyon, Rabbit Ears, Pollock, Devils Canyon, Big Dominguez, Troy Built, Black Ridge, Coal Canyon, 

Knowles and Salt Creek Overlook. 

FCI-Before: N/A 

FCI-Projected: N/A 

No FCI's calculated for road system at time of project submission. 

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 45 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance 

_30% Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement ___ % Compliance & Other Deferred Maintenance 

 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance ___% Other Capital Improvement 

 25 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 600 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 65,700 45 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 80,300 55 

Total: $ 146,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 06/06 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 146,000 

$ 

$ 146,000 

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: 

Project Complete: 

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

Unchanged Since 

Department 

Approval: Yes 
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008– 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Architectural and Engineering Services FY 2009 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: A&E Advances for FY 2009 Projects 

Region/Area/District: Bureauwide Congressional District: State: 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: 0 FCI-Projected: $0/$316,000 = 0 (no deferred maintenance) 

Project Description: Architectural and Engineering (A&E) work is required for most of the construction 

projects scheduled for funding year 2009. 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 help ensure that 

construction contracts are awarded early in the fiscal year. Funds will be obligated in a timelier 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 effectively 

controlled. 

 

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 

 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 316,000 100 

Total: $ 316,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 12/08 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 316,000 

$ 

$ 316,000 

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: 

Project Complete: 

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 12/20/06 

Unchanged Since 

Department Approval: 

Yes 
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DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 

FY 2008 – 2012 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Project Score/Ranking 12 

PROJECT DATA SHEET Planned Funding FY 2008 

Funding Source: Construction 

Project Identification

Project Title: Monticello and Price Vault Toilet Installations 

Project Number: Unit/Facility Name: Monticello and Price 

Region/Area/District: Price and Monticello Congressional District: 3 State: UT 

Project Justification

FCI-Before: NA FCI-Projected: NA 

Project Description: This project will install four new vault toilets at four separate trailhead locations within 

the Monticello and Price Field Offices. The locations are Cedar Mountain, Fish/Owl, Collins and Bullet 

trailheads. 

Project Need/Benefit: There are no toilet facilities at these popular trailheads. Human waste and toilet 

paper create litter problems at the trailheads and along the first 200 yards of trails and degrade the 

resource. 

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 

 100 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement

Capital Asset Planning: Exhibit 300 Analysis Required? 

Total Project Score: 600 

Project Costs and Status

Project Cost Estimate (this request): $’s % 

Deferred Maintenance Work: $ 

Capital Improvement Work: $ 108,000 100 

Total: $ 108,000 100 

Class of Estimate (circle one): A B C D 

Estimate Good Until (mm/yy): 5/02 

Project Funding History:

Partnership Funds: 

Appropriated to Date: 

Requested in FY Budget: 

Planned Funding FY 08: 

Future Funding to Complete 

Project: 

Total: 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 108,000 

$ 

$ 108,000 

Dates: Sch’d

(qtr/yy) Construction Start/Award: 

Project Complete: 

Project Data Sheet 

Prepared/Last Updated: 

Unchanged Since 

Department 

Approval: Yes 
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CURRENT PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2009 - 2012 

Rank/ 

Score State Project Name 

Requested 

Funding 

($000s) 

 2009 

1/610 Idaho Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase III 2,368

2/600 California Headwaters Forest Road Trail System Resource 

Interpretation Phase II 1,504

3/600 Utah Pelican Lake Recreation Site Reconstruction 626

4/600 California Sawtooth Campground 486

5/600 Arizona Empire Ranch Historic Buildings Complex Fire 

Protection System 527

6/600 Arizona Murray Springs Clovis Site Erosion Control 215

7/600 Arizona Fairbank Town Site Historic Building Complex Fire 

Protection System Phase I 60

8/600 Colorado North Sand Hills SRMA Resource Protection 167

9/600 Utah Desilt Pond Improvements Phase I (design) 168

Bureauwide Architectural and Engineering Services 355

 2009 Total 6,476

2010 

1/610 Idaho Lemhi River TMDL Road Maintenance Phase IV 1,512

2/600 Utah Desilt Pond Improvements Phase II (construction) 912

3/600 Arizona Fairbank Town Site Historic Building Complex Fire 

Protection System Phase II 252

4/600 Colorado Four Mile Roads and Trails Implementation 158

5/600 California Ridgecrest Wild Horse and Burro Loading Chute 

Shelter 148

6/580 Nevada Black Rock Playa Access Construction 123

7/580 Idaho Lucile Recreation Site Turn Lanes and Infrastructure 

Construction 1,178

8/575 Arizona Browning Ranch House Preservation 114

9/565 Colorado B South Road Trailhead Improvements 221

10/550 Colorado Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area 

Campground 309

11/550 Idaho Shorts Bar Recreation Site 805

12/550 California South Spit Development 324

13/540 Arizona Bonita Creek Low Water Crossing 177

Bureauwide Architectural and Engineering Services 243
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Rank/ 

Score State Project Name 

Requested 

Funding 

($000s) 

 2010 Total 6,476

2011 

1/540 Montana Upper Big Hole Paving 651

2/540 Arizona Haekel Road Low Water Crossing 177

3/525 Arizona Partners Point Access Road and Seawall 418

4/525 Colorado Mancos Shale Research Area Access and Salinity 

Rehabilitation 524

5/505 Idaho Deadman Hole Recreation Site Hardening and Boat 

Ramp Reconstruction 218

6/500 Alaska Extend Elevator to 3rd Floor - Northern Field Office 624

7/500 New Mexico Wild Rivers Telephone Line 152

8/500 Montana Holter Lake Warehouse 293

9/490 Montana Beaver Branch Road Retrofit 2,205

10/480 Idaho Birch Creek Campground Reconstruction and 

Improvements 876

Bureauwide Architectural and Engineering Services 338

 2011 Total 6,476

2012 

1/495 Arizona CCC Sanchez and Old Lady Gay Historic Sites 166

2/485 California Oxbow Recreation Area 188

3/475 Montana Garnet Water System Upgrade 156

4/455 Arizona New 500 Head Wild Horse and Burro Corals (Phase 

III) 605

5/450 Colorado Flat Top OHV Recreation Area 467

6/425 Colorado Sand Gulch Drinking Water Upgrade 108

7/425 Colorado Grandview Trailhead Resource Protection 212

8/425 Colorado Fall Creek Recreation Site 158

9/420 Idaho Harpers Bend Recreation Site 1,161

10/420 California Paynes Creek Bridge 406

11/420 Arizona Badger Trailhead and Hot Wells Dunes Recreation 

Area Vault Toilets 108

12/380 Oregon Hunter Camp and Snively Hot Springs Recreation 

Sites 125

13/380 New Mexico Soledad Canyon Trailhead Access road 181

14/375 Oregon Yaquina Head Retaining Walls and Quarry Cove 

Parking lot/ Access Road 143

15/370 Utah Otter Creek Reservoir Improvements 516
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 37 

Rank/ 

Score State Project Name 

Requested 

Funding 

($000s) 

16/370 Arizona Erhenberg Sand Bowl Reconstruction & Host Site 206

17/360 Wyoming Bridger Pass Road 704

18/355 Oregon Liberty Recreation Site Improvements 450

Bureauwide Architectural and Engineering Services 416

 2012 Total 6,476

2009-2012 Bureauwide Total $25,904
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 38 

Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Direct program activity 15 8 6 

1000 Total new obligations 15 8 6 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 13 10 13 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 10 11 6 

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 2 0 0 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 25 21 19 

2395 Total new obligations -15 -8 -6 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 10 13 13 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Discretionary 

4000 Appropriation 12 11 6 

4100 Transferred to other accounts [14-1125] -2 0 0 

4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 10 11 6 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 10 10 7 

7310 Total new obligations 15 8 6 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -13 -11 -10 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -2 0 0 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 10 7 3 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 3 2 

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 10 8 8 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 13 11 10 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 10 11 6 

9000 Outlays 13 11 10 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 10 0 0 

Object Classification (O) 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 1 1 1 

1210 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 

1252 Other services 1 2 1 

1260 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 

1320 Land and structures 8 2 1 
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Section IV – Construction Page IV - 39 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 3 1 1 

9999 Total new obligations 15 8 6 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

4300 Discretionary, regular 10 11 6 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 3 3 2 

Transferred to other accounts [14-1109] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 10 8 8 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 8 2 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

Discretionary, regular 

4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 10 10 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 1 1 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 0 3 3 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 0 8 8 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 8 2 

Character Classification (C) 

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES 

Physical assets 

Other construction and rehabilitation 

Direct federal programs 

1314-01 Budget Authority 12 11 7 

1314-02 Outlays 13 11 8 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 25 21 23 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) 

Identification code: 

14-1110 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-1110] 0 0 6,476 
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Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 1 

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, $1,619,000, to be derived from the 

Land and Water Conservation Fund and to remain available until 

expended: Provided, That notwithstanding any other law governing the 

disposition of proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000 of receipts from the 

conveyance of mineral interests owned by the United States pursuant to 

section 209 shall be credited to this account, to remain available until 

expended for expenses necessary to carry out sections 205 and 206, 

including administrative expenses and acquisition of lands and waters, or 

interests therein: Provided further, That the conveyance of mineral 

interests pursuant to this section shall be at a price of not less than $10 

per acre. 
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Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 2 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE CHANGE

The following is proposed new language for 2008. 

Provided, That notwithstanding any other law governing the disposition of 

proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000 of receipts from the conveyance of 

mineral interests owned by the United States pursuant to section 209 

shall be credited to this account, to remain available until expended for 

expenses necessary to carry out sections 205 and 206, including 

administrative expenses and acquisition of lands and waters, or interests 

therein: Provided further, That the conveyance of mineral interests 

pursuant to this section shall be at a price of not less than $10 per acre. 

JUSTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LANGUAGE CHANGE

The BLM is currently authorized under section 209 of the Federal Land 

Policy and Management Act to sell the subsurface mineral estate with no 

known value to the surface owner. The proposed legislative language 

credits these collections to BLM’s Land Acquisition account and 

establishes a minimum sale price of $10 per acre for the subsurface 

mineral estate. The language limits the amount of collections that can be 

credited to the Land Acquisition account at total of $5,000,000 in 2008. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 3 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Federal Land Policy and 

Management Act of 1976 

(FLPMA) (43 U.S.C. 1701 

et seq.) 

Provides authority for acquisition (1715, 1716) of lands or 

interests in lands by purchase, exchange, donation, or eminent 

domain, when it is consistent with the mission of the 

Department and with land use plans (1715(b)); in exercising 

this authority, appropriations from the Land and Water 

Conservation Fund may be used to purchase lands which are 

primarily of value for outdoor recreation purposes (1748(d)). 

Land and Water 

Conservation Fund Act of 

1965, as amended (16 

U.S.C. 460l-4 et seq.) 

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. 

 

Wild and Scenic Rivers 

Act of 1968, as amended 

(16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) 

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.). 

Wilderness Act of 1964 

(16 U.S.C. 1131 et 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. 

 

National Trails System 

Act of 1968, as amended 

(16 U.S.C. 1241-1249) 

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 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-Idaho 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 4 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

Total Budgetary 

Resources 17 8,621 15 3,067 +0 +52 +2 +3,500 17 6,619 0 -2,148 

Offsetting 

Collections +5,000 5,000 +5,000 

Impact of the CR -2 -5,700 +2 +5,700 

Total 

Appropriation 17 8,621 17 8,767 0 +52 0 -7,200 17 1,619 0 -7,148 

 

 Land Acquisition 1 5,370 0 6,200 +0 +0 +0 -6,200 0 0 0 -6,200 

 

 

 Exchange 

Equalization 

Payments 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

 

 Acquisition Mgt. 16 2,266 17 1,567 +0 +52 +0 +0 17 1,619 0 +52 

 

 

 Emergencies & 

Hardships 0 985 0 1,000 +0 +0 +0 -1,000 0 0 0 -1,000 
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Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 5 

Justification of Fixed Costs and Related Changes 

(dollars in thousands) 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

Additional Operational Costs from 2007 and 2008 January Pay 

Raises 

2007 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2007 Budget +21 +21 NA

Amount of pay raise absorbed (assuming enactment of 2.2%) [9] [9] NA

2007 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter (assumed 2.2%) NA NA +6

2008 Pay Raise (Assumed 3.0%) NA NA +33

These adjustments are for an additional amount needed to fund estimated pay raises for Federal employees. 

Line 1 is an update of 2007 budget estimates based upon the currently estimated enacted amount of 2.2%. 

Line 2 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 2.2% January 2007 pay raise from October through December 2007. 

Line 3 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 3.0% January 2008 pay raise from January through September 2008. 

The 2007 President's Budget funds only 70% of the total estimated pay raise that takes effect in January 2007. The remaining 30% of the total 

estimated pay raise effective January 2007 will be absorbed. The 2008 President's Budget Request fully funds the pay raises for the last quarter of 

2007 and the first three quarters of 2008. 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

Other Fixed Cost Changes 

Two More Pay Days 0 0 +11

This adjustment reflects the increased costs resulting from the fact that there is two more pay days in 2008 than in 2007. 

Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 4 4 +2

Amount of health benefits absorbed [1] [1] [0]

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 6 percent, the average increase for the past few years. 

Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [0]

Total Fixed Costs Funded +52
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 6 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Land Acquisition $ 5,370 6,200 0 -6,200 0 -6,200

 FTE 1 0 0 0 0 0

 Acquisition Mgt. $ 2,266 1,567 +52 0 1,619 +52

 FTE 16 17 0 0 17 0

Emergencies & 

Hardships $ 985 1,000 0 -1,000 0 -1,000

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Exchange 

Equalization 

Payments $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Appropriated $ 8,621 8,767 +52 -7,200 1,619 -7,148

 FTE 17 17 0 0 17 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ 0 -[5,700] 0 [5,700] 

 FTE 0 -[2] [2] 

Offsetting 

Collections $ +5,000 5,000 +5,000

 FTE 0 0 0

Total Budgetary 

Resources $ 8,621 8,767 +52 -2,200 6,619 -2,148

 FTE 17 17 0 0 17 0

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$5,700,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 7 

2008 BUDGET PROPOSAL

The 2008 BLM budget proposes to fund BLM’s Land Acquisition program with a combination of 

appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the collections from the sale of 

the subsurface mineral estate to the surface owner at a total level of $6,619,000. The budget 

includes a request of $1,619,000 to fully fund BLM’s Acquisition Management cost. The budget 

estimates that an additional $5,000,000 million will be generated from the sale of subsurface 

mineral estate. This $5,000,000 million in collections will provide $4,056,000 for five line-item 

acquisition projects and $944,000 for emergencies and hardships. 

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.

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-theRedwoods League, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, The Wildlands Conservancy, and the 

Teton Regional Land Trust. 
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Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 8 

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 9 

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 born of snowmelt and springs among the high ridges of Yellowstone 

country. This nationally recognized land conservation project has protected approximately 53 privately owned 

properties through purchase of 14,900 acres (7,300 acres of fee and 7,600 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 1991-2006, the BLM received $19,237,680 in LWCF appropriations, (including $4,629,680 through 

reprogramming). To date BLM has purchased 17 conservation easements and 18 fee title properties for 

$18,314,447 (these properties were actually valued at $21,576,097). 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 $36 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 10 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Land Acquisition 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Land Acquisition 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Total $(000) 

Appropriated 5,370 6,200 0 -6,200 0 -6,200

FTE 1 0 0 0 0 0

Offsetting 

Collections 

$(000) +4,056 4,056 +4,056

Total 

Budgetary 

Resources 

$(000) 5,370 6,200 0 -2,144 4,056 -2,144

FTE 1 0 0 0 0 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Land Acquisition 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes (Appropriated)

• Land Acquisition Projects -6,200

TOTAL, Program Changes -6,200 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

As explained in the Activity Overview, the 2008 budget request proposes to fund line item 

projects at the level of $4,056,000 from collections credited to the Land Acquisition account. 

This funding level represents a net change of -$2,144,000 below the 2007 President’s Budget 

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 acquisition. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 11 

The land acquisition program promotes these goals by consolidating public lands through 

purchase, exchange, and donation, 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 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. 

The BLM prioritizes its acquisition efforts to support areas specially designated by Congress, 

including National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness, 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 willingseller basis. 

Strategic Plan - 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. Opportunities 

for recreational purposes have become the highest area of focus for the program. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, BLM plans to conduct multiple purchases in five 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. 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. 

Using the new revenue from subsurface mineral estate sales, in 2008, BLM will continue to 

focus on acquisitions which 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.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 12 

The estimated annual operation and maintenance costs associated with the proposed 2007 

LWCF acquisitions in the aggregate were $78,500. The costs associated with 2008 proposed 

acquisitions are estimated to be $12,500. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 13 

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 

Land and Water Conservation Fund 

FY2008 National Project Priorities 

Rank State Project NameP1

Funding 

Request ($) 

1 ID Upper Snake/South Fork Snake River ACEC/SRMA 1,500,000

2 CO Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area 856,000

3 NM El Malpais National Conservation Area 200,000

4 CA Upper Sacramento River ACEC 500,000

5 MT Blackfoot River SRMA2 1,000,000

Total Line Item Projects 4,056,000

Acquisition Management 1,619,000

Emergency/Inholding/Hardship 944,000

Total 6,619,000

Offsetting Collections -5,000,000

Total Appropriation Request 1,619,000 1

 Acronyms 

 ACEC = Area of Critical Environmental Concern 

 SRMA = Special Recreation Management Area 

2

 Referred to as Blackfoot Challenge by the Department of the Interior. 

 Blackfoot Challenge is the name of the lobbying nonprofit organization associated with this project. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 14 

Fiscal Year 2008 Bureau of Land Management 

Land and Water Conservation Fund Submissions 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 15 

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 

Member: Mike Simpson 

Location Southeast Idaho, 20 miles northeast of Acquired to Date 

Idaho Falls. Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 6,727 18,126,647

Exchange 40 40,000

Donation N/A 3,270,450

Other 547 584,000

Partners 8,955 17,056,000

Purpose Conserve and enhance significant scenic, 

recreational, and wildlife resources within 

the Snake River corridors, predominately 

through the acquisition of conservation 

easements. FY2007 Presidents Budget 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 400 1,500,000

Proposed for FY2008 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 

Opportunities 

Multiple properties facing immediate 

threat from rural residential and resort 

development. Sustaining historic family 

farming/ranching operations is a priority. Purchase 530 1,500,000

Pending Future Action 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 5,000 14,000,000

Partners The Conservation Fund, The Nature 

Conservancy, Teton Regional Land Trust.

*Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Cooperators/ 

Supporters 

Local county and municipal support, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, ShoshoneBannock Tribes, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, Henrys 

Fork Foundation. 

Project 

Description 

Born 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 (11 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. 

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $1,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $1,000 

DOI Goal Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and 

cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 16 

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area 

COLORADO Delta and Montrose Counties Congressional District 3 

Member: John Salazar 

Location West central Colorado, 10 miles north of Acquired to Date 

Montrose. Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 0 0

Exchange 7,580 2,481,000

Donation 226 75,000

Other 40 5,450

Partners 0 0

Purpose Protect and enhance National 

Conservation Area and Wilderness 

values. Provide high quality outdoor 

recreation experiences to the public. 

FY2007 Presidents Budget 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 0 0

Proposed for FY2008 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 

Opportunities 

Multiple properties facing immediate 

threat from rural residential development 

and non-conforming uses. Willing sellers 

are offering fee interest in properties. Purchase 552 856,000

Pending Future Action 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 2,615 5,500,000

Partners The Conservation Fund, Rocky Mountain 

Elk Foundation. 

*Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Cooperators/ 

Supporters 

Delta County, National Park Service, Colorado Department of Wildlife, Trout Unlimited, North 

Fork River Improvement Association, Colorado River Outfitters Association. 

Project 

Description 

The 62,884-acre Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (GGNCA) is located 

approximately 10 miles northeast of Montrose in west central Colorado, contiguous to (and 

immediately downstream from) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The GGNCA 

encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from "adobe badlands" to rugged pinon-juniper 

covered slopes to the spectacular double canyon of the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Area. 

The landscape supports an equally diverse range of uses in the GGNCA; activities such as 

wilderness whitewater boating and a blue-ribbon trout fishery on the Gunnison River, biggame hunting and crucial winter range for mule deer and elk, off-highway vehicle use in 

Peach Valley, domestic sheep and livestock grazing, sightseeing, wildlife photography, and 

wilderness hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. 

 

The 17,700-acre Gunnison Gorge Wilderness is located in the heart of the GGNCA within the 

double canyon of the Gunnison River. It is traversed by 14 miles of the Gunnison River, 

extending from the northwestern boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National 

Park north to a point approximately one mile downstream from the confluence of the Smith 

Fork and the main stem of the Gunnison River. 

The acquisition target has a high potential to be sold and commercially developed, possibility 

as an outfitter fishing area, whitewater boating site, private boat launch and take out site, or 

residential development. Acquisition of this parcel would remove it from the imminent threat 

of development and the associated impacts, and would protect the significant visual and 

natural resources and recreation values of the GGNCA. The property is within a critical view 

shed of the GGNCA. 

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $40,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $1,000 

DOI Goal Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and 

cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 17 

El Malpais National Conservation Area 

NEW MEXICO Cibola County Congressional District 2 

Member: Steve Pearce 

Location West central New Mexico, 75 miles west Acquired to Date 

of Albuquerque. Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 68,177 6,274,930

Exchange 48,501 3,186,400

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0

Purpose Acquire private inholdings from highlymotivated willing sellers within the West 

Malpais Wilderness, a unit imbedded 

within the El Malpais National 

Conservation Area. FY2007 Presidents Budget 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 0 0

Proposed for FY2008 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 

Opportunities 

Several small parcels are available for 

immediate sale. These parcels face 

continued threat from rural residential 

development and its infrastructure. Purchase 200 200,000

Pending Future Action 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 2,870 3,000,000

Partners The Trust for Public Land. Negotiations 

with owners of small acreage/low value 

tracts will be directly managed by BLM. *Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Cooperators/ 

Supporters 

National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, State of New Mexico, The Conservation Fund, 

The Archaeological Conservancy, Los Amigos del Malpais, Continental Divide Trail Alliance. 

Project 

Description 

The 227,954-acre El Malpais National Conservation Area (“The Badlands”) is bounded by 

high sandstone bluffs and cliffs overlooking sweeping lava flows, cinder cones, sculptured 

formations, and forested woodlands. Cataclysmic flows, beginning 800,000 years ago and 

added to during later geologic events, left today’s “Chain of Craters”, an extensive network of 

lava tubes, some extending 17 miles, and a vast volcanic landscape. 

The 62,000-acre Cebolla Wilderness and 39,800-acre West Malpais Wilderness are 

imbedded within the bounds of the project. La Ventana Natural Arch, within Cebolla 

Wilderness, is one of the largest in New Mexico. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail 

crosses 21 miles the landscape, offering outstanding scenery and interpretation of wildlife and 

plant species to hiking enthusiasts who frequent the area on a year-round basis. Designated 

travel routes spanning 273 miles are available for sightseeing, driving for pleasure, or backcountry driving including the designated Chain of Craters Back Country Byway. Multiple 

recreational opportunities within the NCA include mountain biking, hiking, and horseback 

riding. The NCA’s diverse landscape supports a variety of wildlife populations including 

numerous threatened and endangered species, including nesting for birds of prey. 

Created under Congressionally-mandated legislation, (P.L. 100-225) on December 31, 1987, 

the El Malpais NCA surrounds the 114,277-acre El Malpais National Monument administered 

by the National Park Service. The NCA attracts 75,000 visitors per year. 

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000 

DOI Goal Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and 

cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 18 

Upper Sacramento River Area of Critical Environmental Concern 

CALIFORNIA Shasta and Tehama Counties Congressional District 2 

Member: Wally Herger 

Location Northern California, 30 miles south of Acquired to Date 

Redding. Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 3,379 5,533,224

Exchange 7,200 8,600,000

Donation 42 50,000

Other 0 0

Partners 0 0

Purpose Purchase private inholdings within the 

boundary of the Upper Sacramento River 

Area of Critical Environmental Concern 

from willing sellers. 

FY2007 Presidents Budget 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 0 0

Proposed for FY2008 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 

Opportunities 

Highly developable tract with Sacramento 

River frontage. Second phase of a two 

phase transaction with American Land 

Conservancy. Purchase 54 500,000

Pending Future Action 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 15,343 22,600,000

Partners American Land Conservancy. 

*Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Cooperators/ 

Supporters 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, The Nature 

Conservancy. 

Project 

Description 

The Upper Sacramento Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) contains 

approximately 52 miles of Sacramento River frontage as well as portions of Battle Creek, a 

tributary of the Sacramento River. The Sacramento River winds through forested bluffs and 

canyons and makes three sweeping oxbow bends within the ACEC. The lower reaches of 

Battle Creek are home to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Coleman National Fish 

Hatchery, the largest salmon hatchery in the U.S., established in 1942 to mitigate the loss of 

natural Chinook and Steelhead salmon spawning grounds as a result of the construction of 

Shasta and Keswick Dams. The California Department of Fish and Game manages the 895-

acre Battle Creek Wildlife Area downstream from the hatchery and within the ACEC. 

Recreational opportunities in the form of boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding are 

very popular. Annual visitation within the ACEC is 35,000, and is rapidly increasing. 

The ACEC is located with the Pacific migratory flyway and the numerous wetlands, riparian 

zones, and vernal ponds within the ACEC support migratory birds, threatened and 

endangered species, and a variety of wildlife populations. The region is becoming more 

urbanized and available open space continues to be threatened by development. Action is 

needed to preserve riparian and other wetland habitats, scenic values and open space 

opportunities. 

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $1,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $500 

DOI Goal Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and 

cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 19 

Blackfoot River Special Recreation Management Area 

MONTANA Missoula and Powell Counties Congressional District 1 

Member: Dennis Rehberg 

Location Western Montana, 50 miles east of Acquired to Date 

Missoula. Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 6,746 9,110,000

Exchange 11,730 21,587,000

Donation 0 0

Other 0 0

Partners 94,600 51,000,000

Purpose Protect exceptional biological diversity, 

wildlife habitat, and rural character from 

the impacts of rural residential 

subdivision. 

FY2007 Presidents Budget 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 1,280 1,000,000

Proposed for FY2008 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 

Opportunities 

Funding request would contribute to 

ongoing phased acquisition of 24,100 

acres held/optioned by partner for 

potential conveyance to Federal agency. Purchase 1,280 1,000,000

Pending Future Action 

Method Acres* Cost ($) 

Purchase 28,900 21,750,000

Partners The Nature Conservancy. 

*Includes fee and conservation easement interest

Cooperators/ 

Supporters 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and 

Parks, Blackfoot Challenge, Montana Land Reliance, Five Valleys Land Trust. 

Project 

Description 

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 wetlands, riparian, grasslands, and forestland 

vegetation associations. These ecosystems possess exceptional biodiversity and high scenic 

value. An active partnership with the Montana Dept. 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 lands 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 nonprofit 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. 

O&M Cost Estimated “start up” cost: $10,000 Estimated “annual” maintenance: $5,000 

DOI Goal Provide for a quality recreation experience, including access, and enjoyment of natural and 

cultural resources on DOI managed and partnered lands and waters. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 20 

LAND ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 Plan 2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Increase the number 

and acreage of land 

exchanges and 

acquisitions to 

improve land tenure 

distribution (Bureau 

PART Measure) 

40,712 90,655** 31,125 72,887 25,613 25,000 25,000 0% 

Percentage of total 

acreage of land sales 

offered by competitive 

or modified 

competitive means. 

(Bur/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 90% 90% 0% 

Process Land 

Purchase/Donation 

(number of acres) * 89 60 14,095 9,704 6,000 5,592 6,000 +7% 

* Program Element definition changed between FY`05 and FY`06. 

**Land exchanges and acquisitions are based on actual acres in planned projects which will vary between years. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 21 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Emergencies and Hardships 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Emergencies and Hardships 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Total $(000) 

Appropriated 985 1,000 0 -1,000 0 -1,000

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Offsetting 

Collections 

$(000) 0 0 0 +944 944 +944

Total 

Budgetary 

Resources 

$(000) 985 1,000 0 -56 944 -56

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Emergencies & Hardships 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes (Appropriated)

• Emergencies & Hardships -1,000 

TOTAL, Program Changes -1,000 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

As explained in the Activity Overview, the 2008 budget request proposes to fund the 

Emergencies and Hardships program at a level of $944,000 with collections credited to the Land 

Acquisition account. This funding level represents a net program change of -$56,000 and 0 

FTE from the 2007 Budget Request. 

Program Overview 

The Emergencies and Hardships program enables the BLM to improve land tenure distribution 

and serve communities allowing the BLM to purchase properties that become available on short 

notice and would not remain available unless immediate action is taken. The availability of 

funds for emergency and hardship 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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 22 

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. 

2008 Program Performance 

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 2008 request will allow the BLM to purchase these small tracts quickly. 

The BLM will continue to fund acquisitions of small tracts, 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-bycase basis, and all acquisitions with these funds will meet the goals of the land acquisition 

program. 

In an example of a project that was recently acquired using Emergencies and Hardships 

program funds include: 

• Purchase of the 217-acre Nash inholding (valued at $288,000), from the Resources Legacy 

Fund Foundation and the State Wildlife Conservation Board, within California’s Johnson 

Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and Beauty Mountain Management 

Area. The 28,500-acre Beauty Mountain Management Area straddles the border of 

Riverside and San Diego Counties and abuts California’s 600,000-acre Anza Borrego State 

Park to the east (the largest desert state park in the contiguous United States). The 

Management Area offers significant opportunities for dispersed recreation. The Pacific 

Crest National Scenic Trail, passing through Anza Borrego State Park, lies within two miles 

of the Nash properties. The BLM jointly manages the Johnson Canyon ACEC with the 

Systems Ecology Research Group of San Diego State University for research and education 

purposes. Johnson Canyon is one of the few areas in California where Mediterranean-type 

ecosystems can be effectively studied in a controlled and sustained environment. San 

Diego State University maintains an active field research station within the Johnson Canyon 

ACEC and has expressed great support for this land acquisition effort. The Nash property is 

composed of three contiguous parcels, predominately surrounded by Bureau of Land 

Management (BLM)-managed public land, located approximately 65 miles northeast of San 

Diego. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 23 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Exchange Equalization Payments 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 0 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request is $0 and 0 FTE. 

Equalization Payment ($0) - The number of land exchanges requiring equalization payments in 

2008 is expected to be minimal. The BLM will not require land exchange equalization payment 

funding in 2008. The BLM will fund exchange equalization payments with unobligated balances 

in 2008 if the need arises. 

Program Overview 

As fewer land exchanges are proposed and processed within Land and Water Conservation 

Fund 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 

2008. 

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.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 24 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Acquisition Management 

Activity: Land Acquisition 

Subactivity: Acquisition Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 2,266 1,567 +52 0 1,619 +52

FTE 16 17 0 0 17 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Acquisition Management 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes 

TOTAL, Program Changes 0 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Land Acquisition program is $1,619,000 and 17 FTE, which 

represents no program change from the 2007 Budget Request. As previously stated, the 2008 

request fully funds the Acquisition Management program with Appropriated funds. 

Program Overview 

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 local governments and 

private parties. 

Each mission goal of the Strategic Plan 

has several performance measures to 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

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 $100,000 in 2006, 

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.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 25 

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. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, BLM will continue to emphasize innovative acquisition strategies that meet BLM 

management goals. Significant planned accomplishments in 2008 will include the fee or 

easement purchase of approximately 11 parcels, totaling 2,616 acres, valued at approximately 

$4,056,000. 

In 2006, major accomplishments in the land acquisition program, supported by Acquisition 

Management funding, included 

• The fee interest purchase of 48 parcels, totaling 17,931 acres, valued at $15,652,292. 

• The easement interest purchase of 3 parcels, totaling 280 acres, valued at $474,000. 

• Accepting fee interest donation of 18 parcels, totaling 4,712 acres, valued at $6,741,390. 

The Acquisition Management subactivity funded all processing costs for these transactions, 

including labor and contract costs for appraisal and title services. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 26 

Land Acquisition budget schedules 

Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Land acquisition 12 7 0 

0002 Acquisition management 2 2 2 

0003 Acquisitions funded from collections 0 0 4 

1000 Total new obligations 14 9 6 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 21 14 8 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 6 3 7 

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 1 0 0 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 28 17 15 

2395 Total new obligations -14 -9 -6 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 14 8 9 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Discretionary 

4020 Appropriation (special fund) 9 3 2 

4100 Transferred to other accounts [14-1125] -3 0 0 

4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 6 3 2 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

5800 Offsetting collections (cash) 0 0 5 

7000 Total new budget authority (gross) 6 3 7 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 3 9 11 

7310 Total new obligations 14 9 6 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -7 -7 -7 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -1 0 0 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 9 11 10 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2 1 2 

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 5 6 5 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 7 7 7 

Offsets 

Against gross budget authority and outlays 

Offsetting collections (cash) from 

8840 Non-Federal sources 0 0 5 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 6 3 2 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 27 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

9000 Outlays 7 7 2 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 9 0 0 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 1 1 1 

1251 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1 

1252 Other services 0 1 0 

1320 Land and structures 12 6 0 

1990 Subtotal, obligations, Direct obligations 14 9 2 

Reimbursable obligations 

2252 Other services 0 0 2 

2320 Land and structures 0 0 2 

2990 

Subtotal, obligations, Reimbursable 

obligations 0 0 4 

9999 Total new obligations 14 9 6 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

4300 Discretionary, regular 6 3 2 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [subsurface mineral rights] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 0 0 5 

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources 

[Text] 

8840 Discretionary, regular 0 0 5 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 2 1 1 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 5 6 5 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 6 3 

Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 0 0 1 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section V – Land Acquisition Page V - 28 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

Discretionary, regular 

4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 1 1 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 2 2 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [Text] 

5890 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 0 1 1 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 0 6 5 

Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances 

[Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 6 3 

Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Discretionary, regular 0 0 0 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 17 15 17 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-5033 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of 

Dollars (T) 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-5033] 0 0 1619 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 1 

Appropriation: Oregon and California Grant Lands 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

For expenses necessary for management, protection, and development of 

resources and for construction, operation, and maintenance of access roads, 

reforestation, and other improvements on the revested Oregon and California 

Railroad grant lands, on other Federal lands in the Oregon and California landgrant 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; $110,242,000, 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). 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 2 

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 (§103(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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 3 

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. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 4 

AUTHORIZATIONS

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 the Revested Oregon 

and California grant lands and the Reconveyed Coos Bay 

Wagon Road Lands located in western Oregon. 

The Act of May 24, 1939 

(53 Stat. 753) 

 Relates to the disposition of funds from the CBWR grant 

lands. 

The Timber Protection 

Act of 1922 (16 U.S.C. 

594) 

 Provides for the protection of timber from fire, disease, and 

insects. 

The Federal Land Policy 

and Management Act of 

1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702, 

1701 note) 

 Applies to all "public lands'' that include the O&C grant 

lands by definition (§103(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. 

The Secure Rural 

Schools and 

Community SelfDetermination 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. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 5 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

 Oregon and 

California Grant 

Lands 899 108,451 902 112,408 +0 +2,895 -29 -5,061 873 110,242 -29 -2,166 

Impact of the CR -10 -4,075 +10 +4,075 

Total 

Appropriation 899 108,451 892 108,333 0 +2,895 -19 -986 873 110,242 -29 -2,166 

 

 

 Western Oregon 

Construction and 

Acquisition 4 298 4 304 +0 +12 +0 +0 4 316 0 +12 

 

 Construction 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

 Acquisition 4 298 4 304 +0 +12 +0 +0 4 316 0 +12 

 

 

 Western Oregon 

Transportation 

and Facilities 

Maintenance 91 10,742 90 10,821 +0 +285 +0 -14 90 11,092 0 +271 

 

 Operations 21 2,022 21 2,052 +0 +60 +0 +0 21 2,112 0 +60 

 

 Annual 

Maintenance 68 7,661 67 7,710 +0 +225 +0 -14 67 7,921 0 +211 

 

 Deferred 

Maintenance 2 1,059 2 1,059 +0 +0 +0 +0 2 1,059 0 0 

 

 

 Western Oregon 

Resources 

Management 801 95,270 805 99,122 +0 +2,557 -27 -5,031 778 96,648 -27 -2,474 

 

 Forest 

Management 260 27,118 269 30,378 +0 +803 +0 -14 269 31,167 0 +789 

 

 Reforestation & 

Forest 

Development 170 24,421 168 24,607 +0 +593 -10 -1,207 158 23,993 -10 -614 

 

 Other Forest 

Resources 326 37,214 323 37,553 +0 +1,037 -7 -810 316 37,780 -7 +227 

 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 6 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 Resource 

Management 

Planning 45 6,517 45 6,584 +0 +124 -10 -3,000 35 3,708 -10 -2,876 

 

 

 Western Oregon 

Information & 

Data Systems 1 2,141 1 2,161 +0 +41 +0 -16 1 2,186 0 +25 

 

 Information 

Systems 

Operation & 

Maintenance 1 2,141 1 2,161 +0 +41 +0 -16 1 2,186 0 +25 

 

 Jobs-in-theWoods 2 0 2 0 +0 0 -2 0 0 0 -2 0 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 7 

Justification of Fixed Costs and Related Changes 

 (dollars in thousands) 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

 

Additional Operational Costs from 2007 and 2008 January Pay 

Raises 

1. 2007 Pay Raise, 3 Quarters in 2007 Budget +999 +999 NA

 Amount of pay raise absorbed (assuming enactment of 2.2%) [427] [427] NA

 

2. 2007 Pay Raise, 1 Quarter (assumed 2.2%) NA NA +323

 

3. 2008 Pay Raise (Assumed 3.0%) NA NA +1,840

 

 

These adjustments are for an additional amount needed to fund estimated pay raises for Federal employees. 

Line 1 is an update of 2007 budget estimates based upon the currently estimated enacted amount of 2.2%. 

Line 2 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 2.2% January 2007 pay raise from October through December 

2007. 

Line 3 is the amount needed in 2008 to fund the estimated 3.0% January 2008 pay raise from January through September 

2008. 

 

The 2007 President's Budget funds only 70% of the total estimated pay raise that takes effect in January 2007. The remaining 30% of the total 

estimated pay raise effective January 2007 will be absorbed. The 2008 President's Budget Request fully funds the pay raises for the last quarter 

of 2007 and the first three quarters of 2008. 

 

2007 

Budget 

2007 

Revised 

2008 

Fixed 

Costs 

Change 

 Other Fixed Cost Changes 

 Two More Pay Days 0 0 +601

 This adjustment reflects the increased costs resulting from the fact that there is two more pay days in 2008 than in 2007. 

 Employer Share of Federal Health Benefit Plans 937 937 +131

 

 

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 6 percent, the average increase for the past few years. 

 Total Fixed Costs Absorbed [0]

 Total Fixed Costs Funded +2,895
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 8 

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. 1181), these lands are managed 

for timber production under the principle of sustained yield. Activities focus on forest 

management including commodity production; watershed health and productivity (including soil 

and water restoration projects); wildlife and fisheries habitat improvement; recreation 

opportunities; cultural resources protection; and infrastructure maintenance. 

O&C grant lands, CBWR lands, and 

intermingled public domain 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 four 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 

conditions on aquatic and fisheries resources, including salmon populations and other 

resident and anadromous fish populations in the Northwest. Funding will continue to be 

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 2,398,800 

U.S. Forest Service-managed Lands 

 Converted O&C Lands 462,700 

 Special O&C Lands 29,700 

 Subtotal 492,400 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 9 

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 2008, the BLM plans to issue the 

Records of Decision for the six western Oregon RMPs and begin the implementation of 

activities as outlined under the new Records of Decision. 

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 and all residual funds and associated use of FTE will be 

spent in 2007. 

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. The 

timber targets and accomplishments displayed in 

the table on the following page are for BLMmanaged 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. 

The long-term timber target, or Allowable Sale 

Quantity, of the NWFP was set at 211 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, legal challenges and implementation of the Plan’s requirement to “survey 

The BLM manages 2.4 million acres in western 

Oregon under the NW Forest Plan of which 

500,000 acres are available for timber harvest. 

In 2006, the BLM offered 200.6 million board 

feet of timber for sale. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 10 

and manage” certain species greatly reduced the BLM’s ability to offer timber sales beginning in 

1999 and continuing to the present. For example, an annual average of 64 MMBF (less than 30 

percent of the ASQ) was offered from 1999 to 2001. 

The ASQ was recalculated from 211 MMBF to 203 MMBF. Between 2001 and 2006, the BLM 

has offered the following volume for sale (MMBF): 

 

 

 

 2001 - 56.4 

 2002 - 162.5 

 2003 - 162.7 

 2004 - 140.0 

 2005 - 198.2 

 2006 – 200.6 

The estimated volume offered will be 226 

MMBF for 2007, including 60 MMBF by 

thinning Late-Successional Reserves. 

The estimated volume offered for 2008 

will be 251 MMBF, including 79 MMBF 

of LSRs. However, the attainment of 

these timber sale levels in 2007 and 

2008 is contingent on the outcome of 

lawsuits filed in 2006 relating to the 

Survey and Manage program and 

Endangered Species Act consultation 

on the Northern spotted owl. 

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). 

BLM NWFP TIMBER TARGETS (MMBF) 

Allowable Sale Quantity 

for 1997-2006 

Volume Offered 

Year 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 203 1.0 204 200.6 0.6 201.2

2007 est. 203 1.0 204 226.0 0.8 226.8

2008 est. 203 1.0 204 251.0 0.8 251.8

 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. *2008 volume estimate includes 172 MMBF ASQ 

set by the Northwest Forest Plan plus an additional 79 MMBF to 

partially meet the terms of the settlement agreement in the 

AFRC v. Clarke lawsuit. 

O&C ASQ Volume Offered for Sale 

2001-2006 

0

50

100

150

200

250

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

MMBF
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 11 

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, 

including increasing the amount of thinning of 

younger stands to accelerate attainment of oldgrowth 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 a 

proliferation of administrative appeals and litigation. Responding to these actions has increased 

the quantity of environmental analysis and documentation, and associated 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, such as the National Fire Plan and the 

National Energy Policy within a complex setting of legal requirements and challenges. 

Aerial logging is one of many techniques used 

to remove timber in an environmentally 

responsible fashion.
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 12 

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 from 

BLM Matrix Land Use Allocation of the NWFP and 100 MMBF by thinning in the LSRs 

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 9th 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 

will have a proposed project that tests the Multi-Resource Land Allocation Model, which 

looks at the impacts of a light timber harvest (all age thinning) instead of reserves. 

The BLM demonstrates its commitment to the Settlement Agreement with the funding requested 

and received in 2005, 2006, and in the 2007 funding increase requested in the Forest 

Management, Other Forest Resources Management, and the Resource Management Planning 

programs. In 2008, the BLM anticipates using $5.0 million from unobligated balances in the 

Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund to support additional timber volume being offered for 

sale in the Forest Management program which also demonstrates BLM’s commitment to the 

Settlement Agreement. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 13 

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. Resolution of these challenges should result in an increase in timber sale 

receipts. 

TIMBER RECEIPTS FROM O&C and CBWR LANDS (Million $) 

2004 2005 2006 2007 est. 2008 est. 

O&C Grant Lands 

 Regular Sales 10.8 10.0 11.7 20.1 24.0

 Salvage Sales 4.3 3.1 4.4 4.0 5.0

 Subtotal 15.1 13.1 16.1 24.1 29.0

CBWR Lands 

 Regular Sales 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.5

 Salvage Sales 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.5

 Subtotal 0.1 0.2 0.7 0.9 1.0

Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund 

Regular Sales 6.1 9.3 12.7 10.0 10.0

Total Receipts 21.3 22.6 29.5 35.0 40.0

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. 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. 

At the end of 2006, the balance in the fund had grown to $23.0 million. This rapid growth is due 

to increasing success in the harvest of pipeline sales and higher timber values. A spend down 

plan has been implemented to bring the fund balance down to approximately $5.0 million in 

2010. This carryover balance is necessary to offset irregular deposits caused by fluctuating 

timber market conditions and to stabilize and meet the objectives of rebuilding the timber sale 

pipeline.
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 14 

DEPOSITS AND EXPENDITURES, 

TIMBER SALE PIPELINE RESTORATION FUND 

($000)

Year Annual Deposit 

Cumulative 

Deposit

Annual 

Expenditure 

Cumulative 

Expenditure

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 8,917 62,339 2,908 46,751

2006 12,455 74,794 5,070 51,821

2007 

est. 

5,000 79,794 8,461 60,282

2008 

est. 

5,000 84,794 11,552 71,834

Recreation Projects - Significant progress has been made in western Oregon to address the 

recreation project backlog. By the close of 2007, the BLM will have completed $14.8 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. 

Timber Sales - The other 75 percent of the Pipeline Fund is used specifically to prepare timber 

sales, including all necessary environmental inventories and analyses, sale layout, timber 

cruise, and contract costs. Upon completion of these requirements, a sale is officially prepared 

and placed “on-the-shelf” in anticipation of being offered for sale. Timber sale preparation also 

depends on BLM’s skilled and experienced Forest Management workforce, particularly foresters 

and forest technicians. Today, the average age of this forestry workforce in western Oregon is 

approximately 50 years. The BLM’s focus will be to replace skills needed to prepare and 

administer timber sales. 

Between 1998, when funds for the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund were first collected, 

and the close of 2007, the BLM will have cumulatively spent $45.7 million for the preparation of 

timber sales and offered approximately 369 MMBF for sale that was funded by the Pipeline 

Fund. A portion of the 251 MMBF planned to be offered for sale in 2008 is funded by the 

Pipeline Fund. In 2008, $5,000,000 from associated timber sales is expected to be deposited 

into this fund with an estimated unobligated balance of $13.1 million, a reduction of $10.0 million 

(57%) from the 2006 level. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 15 

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 

Grant Lands Act of 1937, U.S.C. 43 1181f, (50 

Stat. 876, Title II) were modified to account for 

these declines and provide fiscal predictability to 

the O&C counties. 

Under Secure Rural Schools and Community 

Self-Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393), 

the annual payments to the 18 O&C counties 

are derived from any revenues, fees, penalties, 

or miscellaneous receipts (exclusive of deposits 

to any relevant trust fund, or permanent 

operating funds such as the Timber Sale 

Pipeline Restoration or the Forest Ecosystem 

Health and Recovery funds) received by the 

Federal government from activities by the BLM 

on O&C lands, and to the extent of any shortfall, 

out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise 

appropriated. The Secure Rural Schools Act, 

P.L. 106-393, provides that for 2001-2006, each 

payment to eligible counties will be an amount 

equal to the average of the three highest 

payments made during fiscal years 1986-1999. 

For each payment made by the BLM under the law, the full payment amount will be adjusted for 

inflation. Under the Act, the BLM works collaboratively with the five western Oregon Resource 

Advisory Committees, which have reviewed over 1,024 projects and recommended 591 

restoration projects for implementation, worth approximately $42.8 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 payment under this law for 2006, the last payment under P.L. 106-393, 

was made in the first month of fiscal year 2007. Payments in 2008 will be made under two 

statutes enacted in 1937 and 1939, 50 Stat. 874 and 53 Stat. 753. Payments to 17 Oregon 

counties under the 1937 statute will be 50% of all revenues from O&C grant lands. Payments 

under the 1939 statute are for lost tax revenue in two Oregon counties and are estimated to be 

25% of all revenues from Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. 

The 2008 Budget request includes a legislative proposal that provides $400 million above the 

current baseline for a four-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 

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

2008* 16.5 1.3 17.8

* These are the estimated payments in 2008 based 

on the 1937 and 1939 statutes.
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 16 

suitable for exchange since they are isolated or inefficient to manage. The 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 2008. 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. 

On December 3, 2003, President Bush signed into law the 

Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reduce the threat 

of destructive wildfires while upholding environmental 

standards and encouraging early public input during review 

and planning processes. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 17 

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and 

Acquisition

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Construction $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Acquisition $ 298 304 +12 0 316 +12

 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Total Activity $ 298 304 +12 0 316 +12

 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Impact of the CR (NonAdd) $ -[11] [11] 

 FTE 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$11,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of +$11,000 in the 

Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition activity, which includes an increase of +$11,000 

to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 President’s 

budget. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Funding in this program is used to acquire and protect federal access rights to public lands in 

western Oregon. The primary objective for the O&C acquisition program is to provide legal 

access to BLM timber sales. Access is the legal right to cross non-federal land to reach public 

lands. Access is obtained by the BLM through negotiated purchase of perpetual easements or 

by acquisition (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). 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 18 

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and 

Acquisition 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Acquisition

Activity: Western Oregon Construction and Acquisition 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Acquisition 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 298 304 +12 0 316 +12

FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Acquisition is $316,000 and 4 FTE, a net 

increase of $12,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President’s Budget. 

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. 

Legal access to O&C Grant Lands across non-Federal lands has become increasingly important 

for the BLM to effectively implement the Northwest Forest Plan and the Healthy Forests 

Initiative. 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. 

Typically, legal access to public lands is obtained by acquiring lands or interests in lands 

(easements) through direct purchase, donations, or reciprocal grants. The BLM Districts in 

western Oregon continue to acquire needed public and/or administrative access to the O&C 

timberlands through the acquisition of nonexclusive and exclusive easements over intermingled 

private lands. 

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: 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 19 

• 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. 

The O&C Acquisition program follows strict procedures and guidelines. For example, the BLM 

does not consider acquisitions completed until the titles are accepted by the Department of 

Justice The use of office automation has improved performance in completing transactions, 

including development of easement document templates, improved survey techniques using 

Global Positioning Satellites (GPS), e-mail communications with private business in obtaining 

title information, and interactions with the National Business Center in the disbursement of funds 

used for purchasing acquisitions. 

Long-term Goal: The long term goal of the Western Oregon Acquisition Program is to provide 

access to lands in the O&C area which are fundamental to implementing Resource 

Management Plans (RMPs), the O&C Act, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. 

Current access issues identified by the BLM in western Oregon include: 

• Increased harvest and reforestation costs for BLM timber sales. On a typical 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. 

Critical Factors: 

• The O&C lands in western Oregon are interspersed with private lands, usually in 

alternating sections, resulting in a constant need to acquire and maintain rights-of ways 

to accomplish the BLM’s mission. Equally important is working with landowners to 

provide access across BLM lands to reach private lands. 

• 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. Expenditures 

include surveys, appraisals, environmental and title clearance, and payment of just 

compensation to the landowner(s). 

• The success of the O&C acquisition program is also dependent, in large part, on the 

effectiveness of BLM negotiations with private landowners. Numerous obstacles, 

including landowner attitude toward the federal government and its programs, privacy, 

changing land uses, and lack of support for eminent domain, leave many planned 

acquisitions uncompleted. The general trend has been a reduction of agency expertise 

in the O&C acquisition program. The O&C acquisition program facilitates the 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 20 

implementation of forest development and recreation programs and will follow 

adjustments in those program areas. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the Western Oregon Acquisition program plans to acquire, update or maintain access 

agreements affecting 90,000 acres and to acquire 4 acres of land to allow the BLM to restore atrisk riparian areas and priority watersheds, restore plant and animal habitat, provide a 

sustainable timber harvest level, and manage and protect existing United States access rights. 

This access acquisition workload is equivalent to actual accomplishments in FY 2006 and 

planned for 2007 in the President’s Budget. 

O&C ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Increase the acreage of 

land disposals and 

conveyances completed 

outside Alaska. 

(Bur/PART) 

40,200 

acres 

121,046 

acres 

100,000 

acres 

121,788 

acres 

100,000 

acres 

100,000 

acres 

90,000 

acres -10% 

Process Land Acquisitions 

through Purchase/Donation 

(number) 

10 7 10 * 4 11 41 ** 10 -76% 

Comment: * Unit of measure changed in 2006 from the number of cases of purchases or donations to acres purchased or donated. 

- The 2006 Planned number reflects the number of cases because unit of measure had not yet changed when 2007 Justifications 

were developed. 

- The increase between 2006 actual and 2007 Pres Budget is result of increased access needs for planned BLM timber sales. 

** The increase between the 2007 Pres Budget and the 2007 Planned is attributed to a one-time donation of land as part of a 

previous BLM O&C timber sale settlement agreement, as well as a continued increase in access needs for scheduled BLM timber 

sales. 

 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 21 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and 

Facilities Maintenance 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Operations $ 2,022 2,052 +60 0 2,112 +60

 FTE 21 21 0 0 21 0

 Annual Maintenance $ 7,661 7,710 +225 -14 7,921 +211

 FTE 68 67 0 0 67 0

 Deferred 

Maintenance $ 1,059 1,059 0 0 1,059 0

 FTE 2 2 0 0 2 0

Total Activity $ 10,742 10,821 +285 -14 11,092 +271

 FTE 91 90 0 0 90 0

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[392] [392] 

 FTE -[1] [1] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$392,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of +$378,000 in the 

Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance activity, which includes an increase 

of +$392,000 to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 

President’s budget. 

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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 22 

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 65 

administrative sites and 425 BLM-owned buildings, including office buildings, greenhouses, 

small radio repeater buildings, and well houses. Included in these facilities are 71 water 

systems, 113 sewer systems, and 46 electrical distribution systems. 

• Recreation Sites - The principal goal of recreation site maintenance is to protect visitor 

safety and resource values at 129 recreation sites in western Oregon. In 2008, 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 11 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 14,000 miles of 

roads (4,000 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. 

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). 

Use of Performance and Cost Management Data

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 23 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities 

Maintenance 

Subactivity: Operations 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Operations 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 2,022 2,052 +60 0 2,112 +60

FTE 21 21 0 0 21 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

JUSTIFICATION OF 2008 PROGRAM CHANGES

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

program is $2,112,000 and 21 FTE, a net increase of $60,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 

President’s Budget. 

Program Overview 

The Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program provides for the 

maintenance of 129 recreational facilities within the O&C lands of western 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 80-100 hosts 

and 500 volunteers to assist in fee collection, security, maintaining restrooms, trails, and

campgrounds during high seasonal use periods (May – September). Recreational areas 

(including dispersed ones) that are open year-around are maintained to a lesser degree during 

low use periods due to weather conditions (rain, 

wind, snow). 

Eleven of the 129 recreation sites participate in 

the Department’s Recreation Fee program. 

Operational maintenance is the responsibility of 

the new maintenance organization 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 2005-2010. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information

The BLM continues to make extensive use of cost 

management data while managing the recreation 

facilities operational maintenance program. The 

new A-76 Maintenance Organization database 

stores and reports cost management data that is 

integral in prioritizing operational maintenance 

activities throughout the year. Organizational 

flexibility continues to provide annual savings 

which allows the OR/WA BLM to perform 

additional maintenance on priority recreation 

facilities. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 24 

Long term Goal- Operational maintenance of these facilities supports the Recreation mission 

goal from the Department’s 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. 

Strategic Plan - Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include increasing the 

number of recreation buildings and sites in fair or good condition. Dispersed recreation sites will 

provide improved opportunities for Off-Highway Vehicles and other travel management 

considerations to generate a wider range of experiences for the public. 

Other Funding Sources – 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.

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program plans to 

complete: 

• 2,805 square feet of operational 

maintenance on approx. 400 

recreational buildings in five O&C 

Districts. 

• 38 miles of annual trail 

maintenance within five O&C 

Districts 

• Annual maintenance of 812 

recreation site non-building assets 

that consist of barriers, boat 

ramps, kiosks, landscaping, 

camping and picnic sites, shelters, 

fencing, gates, handrails, 

interpretive displays, wells, waste 

stations, parking lots, and site 

roads. 

This is the same performance as was completed in 2007. FY 2006 was the first year that the 

Recreation Site (bldg) Annual Maintenance measure was accounted for by square feet of 

buildings instead of the number of buildings receiving annual maintenance. 

The Transportation and Facilities Maintenance program 

provides operational support for the maintenance of 

over 129 recreation sites in western Oregon including 

Loon Lake in the Coos Bay District. 

Program Process Improvements 

Annual reviews are performed between the 

maintenance organization and each district to 

assure the maintenance work performed meets or 

exceeds district expectations and is within 

established budgets. The OR/WA maintenance 

database provides reports to track annual 

maintenance costs weekly, monthly, and yearly and 

can be compared against a monthly report prepared 

by the OR/WA state office. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 25 

O&C OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bureau 

Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

95% 0% 

Comments: 

 This measure includes a reduction of -$2.322 million in deferred maintenance which will result in the 

delay of project work for buildings that are already listed as not maintained in adequate condition. 

The delayed projects would have improved approximately 135,235 square feet of buildings to 

adequate condition. 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at nonrecreation sites. (Bureau 

Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

94% 0% 

Comments: 

This measure includes a reduction of -$1 million in deferred maintenance which will result in the delay 

of project work for non-building assets that are already listed as not maintained in adequate condition. 

The delayed projects would have improved approximately 106 miles of road to adequate condition. 

Facility Compliance: 

Increase the percentage of 

BLM organizational units 

rated in good safety, 

health, and environmental 

condition. (Bureau 

Measure) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 org 

unit 

Recreation Site (Bldg) 

Annual Maintenance (sq. 

ft.) 

0 20 2,671 2,671 2,805 2,805 2,805 0% 

Trail Annual Maintenance 

(miles). 0 37 41 41 41 38 38 0% 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (# assets). 

0 0 44 44 812 812 812 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 FY 2006 Budget Justifications 

*** In 2006, the measurements of the program elements changed from each site to square feet for buildings 

(IA, IN and IM), and from miles to lane miles for roads (IP). 

**** N/A means program element was not valid in 2005 

2006 plan and 2007 President's Budget numbers for IA and IM were initial estimates and in 2007 FAMS numbers were generated 

that provide actual counts for our administrative and recreation site buildings. 

In 2007, the measurements for program elements (IU and IY) changed from # of sites to # of assets. 

#s for 2007 Pres Budget column can not be broken out by subactivity 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 26 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities 

Maintenance 

Subactivity: Annual Maintenance 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Annual Maintenance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 7,661 7,710 +225 -14 7,921 +211

FTE 68 67 0 0 67 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Annual Maintenance 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -14 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -14 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Annual Maintenance program is $7,921,000 

and 67 FTE, and reflects a program decrease of -$14,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President’s 

Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$14,000) The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Program Overview 

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. BLM manages numerous roads, bridges, and other facilities in 

Western Oregon. There are approximately 7,000 miles of BLM roads in western Oregon that 

require cyclic and preventative maintenance. It takes three years to complete one cycle of 

maintenance on the transportation system used for public, commercial, and BLM administrative 

uses. 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. This focus allows the Western Oregon Annual Maintenance program to 

maintain the facilities and transportation system in a condition consistent with management 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 27 

objectives in Resource Management Plans. Sharing of equipment and resources has 

contributed to accomplishing maintenance targets at a lower cost than prior years. 

Long term Goal- Western Oregon’s 

Annual Maintenance program’s first 

priority is to perform maintenance on 

major access roads, active timber haul 

roads, developed recreation sites, and 

administrative office complexes. The 

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. 

Critical Factors – The following factors can impact program performance: 

• Heavy rains during the winter 

can cause maintenance priorities 

to change. This may require a 

change from original planned 

projects. 

• Performance trends show that 

public use and timber activity is 

increasing. 

Other Funding Sources – 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. Recreation facility maintenance activities are 

partially funded by the O&C Recreation management program. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, 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. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance include the square 

footage of annual maintenance completed at recreation and administrative sites as well as the 

Program Process Improvements 

Annual reviews are performed between the 

maintenance organization and each district to 

assure the maintenance work performed meets 

or exceeds district expectations and is within 

established budgets. The OR/WA maintenance 

database provides reports to track annual 

maintenance costs weekly, monthly, and yearly 

and can be compared against a monthly report 

prepared by the OSO budget office. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

Western Oregon BLM makes extensive use of cost 

management data to manage the facilities and 

transportation maintenance programs. The new A-76 

Maintenance Organization database stores and 

reports cost management data that is integral in 

prioritizing maintenance activities throughout the year. 

Organizational flexibility continues to provide annual 

savings which allows OR/WA to maximize 

maintenance on priority roads and facilities without 

increasing costs and allows districts to allocate 

savings to accomplish their increasing facility asset 

management workload. As an example, sharing of 

equipment and resources has contributed to 

accomplishing maintenance targets at a lower cost 

than prior to the new organization. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 28 

number of assets maintained that are considered non-buildings (picnic tables etc.) The number 

of roads and bridges maintained are also important performance measures. 

In 2008, the Western Oregon Transportation and 

Facilities Maintenance program plans to 

complete: 

• Maintenance of 323 recreation site nonbuilding assets and 347 administrative 

site non-building assets. This is the same 

level as completed in 2007 when the 

measurements for performance changed 

from number of sites maintained to 

number of assets maintained. 

• Routine maintenance work at nearly 190 

administration and recreation sites that 

include 334,347 sq. ft. of buildings and 

2,445 miles of roads. 

• Complete annual maintenance on 116 bridge sites, the same level as the 2007 planned. 

This is a reduction from the 2006 actual level of 139 due to priorities being shifted to 

flood damaged road repairs. A total of $130,000 is estimated to be transferred from this 

activity to the Federal Highway Administration to inspect bridges on BLM administered 

roads. 

There are approximately 7,000 miles of BLM 

roads in western Oregon that require cyclic and 

preventative maintenance.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 29 

O&C ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President

's Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at non-recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

95% 0% 

Comments: 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at non-recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

94% 0% 

Comments: 

Facility Compliance: 

Increase the percentage of 

BLM organizational units 

rated in good safety, health, 

and environmental condition. 

(Bureau Measure) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 org unit 

Recreation Site (Bldg) 

Annual Maintenance (sq. ft.) 

0 18 71,497 71,497 141,689 64,347 64,347 0% 

Bridge Annual Maintenance 

(# sites).

0 273 146 139 140 116 116 0% 

Administrative Site (Bldg) 

Annual Maintenance (sq. ft.). 

0 47 325,886 325,886 288,492 285,921 285,921 0% 

Road Annual Maint. (lane 

miles). 

0 2,569 2,674 2,338 4,263 2,445 2,445 0% 

Recreation Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (# assets). 

0 UNK 2 2 50 323 323 0% 

Administrative Site NonBuilding Annual 

Maintenance (# assets). 

0 UNK 8 8 20 347 347 0% 

2006 plan and 2007 President's Budget numbers for program elements IA and IM were initial estimates and in 2007 FAMS numbers 

were generated that provide actual counts for our administrative and recreation site buildings. 

In 2007, the measurements for program elements (IU and IY) changed from # of sites to # of assets. 

2007 planned numbers for roads (IP) and bridges (IG) are reduced due to priorities being placed on flood damaged road repairs. 

#s for 2007 Pres Budget column can not be broken out by subactivity 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 30 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities 

Maintenance 

Subactivity: Deferred Maintenance 

Activity: Western Oregon Transportation and Facilities Maintenance 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Deferred Maintenance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007 

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 1,059 1,059 0 0 1,059 0

FTE 2 2 0 0 2 0

The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Deferred Maintenance program is $1,059,000 

and 2 FTE, the same as the 2007 President’s Budget. 

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 cost 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 as a critical health and safety 

issue and then second to resource protection maintenance projects. Maintenance that is solely 

mission-related 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, such as roads, 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 

wastewater system improvements also funded by this program are necessary to provide and 

protect safe public water supplies and protect public health at Bureau recreation and 

administrative sites. Deferred maintenance funding is also used to repair roadway creek 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 31 

crossings that benefit anadromous fisheries and to maintain facilities that protect critical natural 

or cultural resource sites. 

Long term Goal - Deferred maintenance of these facilities supports the Recreation mission 

goal from the Department’s 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. 

Critical Factors - Factors that impact 

program performance include: 

• Heavy rains during the winter 

can cause maintenance 

priorities to change that may 

impact performance (require a 

change from original targets). 

• Sharing of equipment and 

resources has contributed to 

accomplishing maintenance 

targets at a lower cost than the 

previous two years. 

Performance Measure – In 2008, the 

BLM plans to address the highest priority 

deferred maintenance sites, facilities, and 

transportation systems in western Oregon. Key intermediate outcome measures of performance 

include: 

• Increasing the percentage of BLM organizational facility units rated in good safety, 

health, and environmental condition. (Bureau Measure) 

• Increasing the number of square feet of buildings and non-building assets maintained in 

adequate condition at non-recreation sites. (Bureau Measure) 

2008 Program Performance 

The annual funding received ($1,059,000) allows BLM to complete 7 deferred maintenance 

projects. In 2008, the Western Oregon Deferred Maintenance program plans to use the 

requested budget of $1,059,000 to: 

• Repair drinking water systems at the extremely popular Loon Lake Recreation Site and 

BLM’s Sawyer Creek Maintenance Shop ($181,000), 

• Repair 2 bridges in Salem and Medford districts ($198,000), and 

• Perform badly-needed road maintenance on roads in Roseburg and Medford districts 

($680,000). 

Safe and accessible road systems are critical to both 

the visiting public and commodity users. The Western 

Oregon Deferred Maintenance program funds repairs 

to the transportation network and recreation sites 

throughout Western Oregon.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 32 

In completing this work, OR/WA BLM will increase the percentage of BLM organizational units 

rated in good safety, health, and environmental condition from 80 to 81 percent (97/120 units), a 

1 percent increase over the 2007 level. 

Planned work to be completed in 2007 with the 

same amount of funding includes: 

• Replacing a condemned bridge in the 

Roseburg District ($440,000), 

• Replacing two failing culverts on important 

public roads in the Eugene and Coos Bay 

Districts. ($368,000) 

• Clear trees and brush growing into 

Roseburg District roadways ($163,000) 

and, 

• Repair 25 electrical service panels at recreation and administrative sites throughout 

Salem District which are failing, creating opportunities for electrocution and fires 

($88,000). 

In 2006, 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. 

Program Process Improvements

Annual reviews are performed between the 

maintenance organization and each district to 

assure the maintenance work performed meets or 

exceeds district expectations and is within 

established budgets. The OR/WA maintenance 

database provides reports to track annual 

maintenance costs weekly, monthly, and yearly 

and can be compared against a monthly report 

prepared by the OSO budget office. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 33 

O&C DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at non-recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

2,459,990/ 

2,602,380 

89% 

2,324,755/ 

2,602,380 

-6% 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at non-recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

94% 

11,407/ 

12,131 

93% 

11,301/ 

12,131 

-1% 

Facility Compliance: 

Increase the percentage of 

BLM organizational units 

rated in good safety, 

health, and environmental 

condition. (Bureau 

Measure) 

87% 

103 / 118 

78% 

94 / 120 82% 83% 99/ 120 

80% 

96 / 120 

80% 

96/ 120 

81% 

97/ 120 

+1% 

1 org unit 

Road Deferred Maint. (lane 

miles). 

UNK 256 474* 474 300 180** 180 0% 

* In 2006, the unit measure changed from the number of miles to the number of “lane miles”. 

** Targets for deferred maintenance projects are line itemed and can not be projected into out year budgets, as each project is different 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 34 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Forest Management $ 27,118 30,378 +803 -14 31,167 +789

 FTE 260 269 0 0 269 0

 Reforestation & 

Forest Development $ 24,421 24,607 +593 -1,207 23,993 -614

 FTE 170 168 0 -10 158 -10

 Other Forest 

Resources $ 37,214 37,553 +1,037 -810 37,780 +227

 FTE 326 323 0 -7 316 -7

 Resource 

Management 

Planning $ 6,517 6,584 +124 -3,000 3,708 -2,876

 FTE 45 45 0 -10 35 -10

Total Activity $ 95,270 99,122 +2,557 -5,031 96,648 -2,474

 FTE 801 805 0 -27 778 -27

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ -[3,594] [3,594] 

 FTE -[9] [9] 

Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$3,594,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes a programmatic decrease of -

$1,437,000 in the Western Oregon Resources Management activity, which includes an increase 

of +$3,594,000 to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 

President’s budget. 

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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 35 

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 48 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 36 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Forest Management

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Forest Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 27,118 30,378 +803 -14 31,167 +789

FTE 260 269 0 0 269 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Forest Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Finance & Business -3 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -11 

 • O&C Timber 0 0

 TOTAL, Program Changes -14 0

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Western Oregon Forest Management program is $31,167,000 

and 269 FTE, a net program decrease of -$14,000 and 0 FTE from the 2007 President's 

Budget. 

Forest Management (+$789,000/ 0 FTE Positions) 

In 2008, with level funding, the Forest Management program plans to offer 251 MMBF of timber 

for sale, a 33 MMBF increase over 2006 enacted level in support of the Northwest Forest Plan 

and the American Forest Resource Council et. al. versus Clarke Settlement Agreement 

(Settlement Agreement). To achieve these increases in performance with a level budget, the 

BLM anticipates using $5,000,000 in unobligated balances from the Timber Sale Pipeline 

Restoration Fund to support the increase in the volume of timber offered for sale. The 2008 

planned performance includes: 

• Management of forest-woodland commercial sales would increase by 1000 acres (33%); 

• Restoration of forest and woodlands through sales would increase by 300 acres (11%); 

• Percent of allowable sale quantity timber offered for sale consistent with applicable 

resource management plans would increase by 6 MMBF (3%); 

• Administrative cost per thousand board feet of timber offered for sale would increase by 

$4 per MMBF (2%). This is due to several recent court orders and the need for additional 

species survey work). 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 37 

In subsequent years, the funding increase will have an out-year impact of an additional 5 MMBF 

bringing the total to 256 MMBF offered in 2009. 

 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$3,000): The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$11,000) The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

Program Performance Change

2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President'

s Budget 

2008 

Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Commercial 

Timber Offered 

– Volume of 

timber offered 

for sale (O&C) 

(MMBF) 

(SP:UEM.4.00

1) 

140 198 201 226 236 251 +15 +5 

Percent 

Allowable Sale 

Quantity 

offered by the 

Northwest 

Forest Plan 

(2.4.04) 

69% 

140/203 

98% 

198/203 

80% 

162/203 

95%* 

193 / 203 

82% 

166/203 

85% 

172/ 203 +3% +3% 

Comments 

*The 2007 ASQ percentage of 95% in the 2007 Budget Justification was incorrectly calculated based on the 

total ASQ and LSR planned volume of 198 MMBF (198/203=95%). The correct calculation would be 

161/203; 79%. 

Program Overview 

Sustainable timber harvest is a primary goal of the Oregon and California (O&C) Grant Lands 

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 38 

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 Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP). The NWFP was intended to preserve the 

health of forests, wildlife, and waterways and produce a predictable and sustainable level of 

timber. The NWFP requires that matrix lands be managed for timber, and late successional 

reserves (LSR) be managed to protect and enhance conditions of late-successional and oldgrowth forest ecosystems. These ecosystems serve as habitat for late-successional and oldgrowth related species including the federally listed 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 and other administrative requirements established under the NWFP are expected to 

continue. Implementation of the NWFP is affected by these challenges and 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-ofway agreement program in western Oregon 

will also continue as a long-term commitment 

in providing access to intermingled private 

timberland owners and 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. 

Long-term Goals - The long-term goals of the program are to continue to ramp-up to full 

accomplishment of the requirements stated in the 2003 Settlement Agreement. Under the 

agreement, BLM committed to offering 203 MMBF of timber for harvest from commercial forest 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 39 

lands (“matrix” lands) and an additional 100 MMBF of timber as a by-product of thinning in LSR 

to restore habitat, 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 

western Oregon, 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. 

Enacted/Proposed Budget

2003-2008

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Fiscal Year

$ Millions

Volume of Timber Offered/Proposed

2003-2008

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Fiscal Year

MMBF

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 

providing wood products offered for sale 

consistent with the land use plans and 

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 and enhancement of habitat 

for plants and animals (including 

Federally listed threatened and endangered species); 

• 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 

Program Process Improvements - 2006

The proliferation of appeals and litigation includes 

challenges to the adequacy of environmental 

assessments. This has substantially increased the 

amount of analysis and documentation effort in the 

interdisciplinary team (IDT) planning process. To 

streamline this effort, and improve consistency, quality, 

and legal defensibility, a training program was developed 

in 2006 to take what has been learned from appeals and 

litigation, and recent Council on Environmental Quality 

guidance, to Field Manager and IDT members. The 

training recognizes the importance of Purpose & Need 

statements and how they affect the Range of Alternatives 

which, in turn, influences the Environmental 

Consequences, including Cumulative Effects. The 

training team includes key BLM specialists and attorneys 

from the Regional Solicitors Office. The training has 

been presented to all Western Oregon field offices. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 40 

• 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. 

Critical Factors - The Western Oregon Forest Management program is highly dependant on 

the weather conditions experienced in both the planning and implementation of projects. The 

weather conditions experienced during the winter season can delay projects for months at a 

time. Projects can also be stopped during the construction process if weather shuts down a site 

because of weather related delays. Litigation is also an ongoing concern. Since 1999, BLM has 

offered less than the target in five years. The cumulative shortfall is 183 MMBF. This additional 

volume would have been offered were it not for various court orders. Refer to the Impact of 

Litigation section in this subactivity for further information.

Demands, Trends, and Resources -

BLM offered 201 MMBF in 2006 and is 

expected to offer 226 MMBF of timber 

for sale in 2007, 17 MMBF less than 

published in the 2007 President’s 

Budget request. The associated 

percent allowable sale quantity was 

achieved in 2006 at 80% and the 

target (79% instead of 95%) estimated 

in 2007. The timber sale volumes and 

associated percent allowable sale 

quantity are less than that projected in 

the 2007 request due to the impacts of 

ongoing litigation, both against the 

Bureau and against the U.S. Fish and 

Wildlife Service (USFWS), which 

provides the consultation necessary 

for the Bureau to meet the 

requirements of the Endangered 

Species Act (ESA). Several court 

orders in 2005 and 2006 created additional work that was not anticipated when the 2007 budget 

was requested. These orders have resulted in gaps in the 2006-2008 programs as planned 

timber sales need to be dropped or re-worked. 

In 2000, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act was enacted to 

provide payments to counties in lieu of their share of receipts from timber sales on BLM lands. 

The last payment under this law for 2006 in the amount of $117.3 million was made in the first 

month of fiscal year 2007. Effective in fiscal year 2007, counties will return to a share of receipts 

from timber sales. 

The primary emphasis of the Forest Management Program 

is to provide scientifically sound and environmentally 

responsible commercial timber production and forest health 

and habitat restoration treatments. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 41 

Means and Strategies - The BLM continues to develop processes that will help manage our 

forest resources. The Western Oregon Forest Management program uses cooperative 

conservation principles by engaging commodity users, private groups, local communities, 

government agencies, and other stakeholders in the process of conservation. The ongoing 

development of the Western Oregon RMP’s and Western Oregon Plan Revisions will also help 

to establish a priority for forestry projects, identify Bureau assets and their importance to the 

Bureau mission. Projects are prioritized based on critical health and safety and resource 

protection. 

Other Funding Sources-

● The 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 BLM. This is discussed in 

Permanent Operating Funds (X) 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 natural or human disturbance; and enhancing tree growth by removing 

smaller trees and other forest vegetation. This is discussed in Permanent Operating 

Funds (X) section. 

Strategic Plan- The Western Oregon Forest Management program supports the Resource Use 

and Resource Protection mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan by managing 

forest resources to enhance public benefits, to promote responsible use and ensure optimal 

value of the public forest resources. 

Laying out a timber sale marking the trees 

to be removed. 

Success Story 

200.6 MMBF of timber was offered for sale in 2006 comprised of 162.3 MMBF of ASQ sales 

and 38.3 MMBF of LSR sales. The total volume offered was less than the 218 MMBF target. 

This was due to the impact of the first Survey and Manage lawsuit and the northern spotted owl 

critical habitat lawsuits that caused loss of considerable area from the sale plan. The initial 

estimate was as much as 50 percent of the sale plan could be lost. However, through the 

development of proactive strategies and re-work of the sale plan, adding in out year sales “off 

the shelf,” and completion of unanticipated survey of Survey and Manage species to bring 

planned sales into compliance, 200.6 MMBF was offered (well in excess of one-half of the 218 

MMBF target). Due to this timely and proactive reaction to the litigation impacts to the initial 

sale plan, the shortfall was minimized.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 42 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, with level funding, the focus of the O&C Forest Management program will be to 

continue to work towards achieving the commitments of the Settlement Agreement as well as 

bringing timber sales into compliance with various court orders. The BLM plans to: 

• Offer 251 MMBF of timber comprised of 172 MMBF of timber sales on Matrix lands and 79 

MMBF of LSR thinning timber sales, which is an increase of +25 MMBF in performance 

trend from 2007. 

• Inventory 75,000 acres of Forest/Woodland vegetation. 

• Harvest 165 MMBF of volume from approximately 4,000 acres of commercial sales and 

3,000 acres of forest health and habitat restoration sales. 

• Complete the Western Oregon resource management plan revisions and begin 

implementation. 

These activities contribute to the Resource Use, Resource Protection, and Serving 

Communities mission goals from the Department’s Strategic Plan. 

Impacts from Litigation - The timber sale program continues to be impacted by numerous, 

ongoing litigation against both the Bureau and the US Forest Service relative to the adequacy of 

the National Environmental Policy Act analysis. The program is also impacted by ongoing 

litigation against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, 

which provide the consultation necessary for the Bureau to meet requirements of the 

Endangered Species Act for the northern spotted owl and listed fish species. These impacts 

began in 1999 and take several forms: 

1. Less volume is offered than anticipated in the specified performance targets. Since 

1999, BLM has offered less than the target in five years. The cumulative shortfall is 183 

MMBF. This additional volume would have been offered were it not for various court 

orders. 

 

2. Litigation increases the unit cost of preparing timber for sale by imposing additional 

species survey requirements and higher standards for environmental analysis and ESA 

consultation. 

3. Rulings require work to be done over, such as the revision and amendment of 

environmental documents. 

4. Litigation causes delay in awarding sold sale contracts and delay in operations of 

executed contracts. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 43 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

The BLM in OR/WA is realigning base funding within the Forest Management program using three years of data and 

four indicators of the major work completed. The indicators for the Forest Management program were: 

• The annual Resource Management Plan Allowable Sale Quantities in million board feet declared in the 1995 

Records of Decision and as modified by the Eugene and Coos Bay Districts in 1999. 

• Three-Year Annual Average Harvest Acres. This indicator is the sum of the district acres harvested in Fiscal 

Years (FY) 2003-2005 from the Timber Sale Information System divided by three for an annual average. 

• Three-Year Average Volume per Acre in Advertised Sales. This indicator is the average volume per acre in 

advertised sales offered in FYs 2003-2005. The source of data is the Westside Annual Timber Sale Plans 

maintained by the State Timber Program Lead as verified by the District Forestry Leads. 

• RMP ten year Regeneration Projection (Annualized Acres). This indicator is the district ten year regeneration 

harvest acre projection from the district Annual Program Summary and Monitoring Reports divided by ten to 

create the annual figure. 

The results of the analysis have redistributed base funding within the six O&C Districts ranging from changes 

between 3 to 9 percent of what historical levels were prior to this analysis. Funds have been redirected, based on the 

four performance indicators. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool – A recommendation from the 2006 Program Assessment 

Rating Tool (PART) evaluation “Resource Protection” stated that BLM needed to improve its’ 

data collection and reporting process. As a result of this PART recommendation, BLM has 

modified and expanded many of the performance measures that are used to measure 

performance and the Oregon State Office has gone one step further in the use of cost and 

performance data to allocate funding for its Field Offices. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool 

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Endangered Species and Oregon and California Grant 

Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated using the Administration’s 

Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource Management program assessment 

indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures and the data collection and reporting processes for 

those measures. As a result of this recommendation, BLM has made improvements which will help to show the 

progress being made to achieve Resource Protection goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term outcome 

measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work by integrated 

programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State and Field 

Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable outputs. The BLM is 

also working to improve the way performance measure information is used in executive leadership performance 

appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting performance targets.

 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 44 

O&C FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of forestry 

improvements (acres) 

completed as planned. 

[SP] 

New 

Measure 

New 

Measure 

New 

Measure 

New 

Measure 

New 

Measure 

100% 

26,500/ 

26,500 

 

100% 

25,700/ 

25,700 

 

0% 

Comments: 

This new performance measure is the percentage of completed Manage Forest and Woodland 

Commercial Sales and Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management Treatments over the 

planned treatments. 

Contributing Programs: 

This performance measure is shared by O&C Forest Management (3000/3000 in 2007) and 

(4000/4000 in 2008) and the remainder is accomplished by Public Domain Forest Management and 

Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development. 

Number of DOI upland

acres restored to the 

condition specified in 

management plans. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 0% 

Contributing Programs: 

This performance measure is shared by Public Domain Forest Management, Range Management, 

Riparian Management, Western Oregon Forest Management (3000) and Western Oregon 

Reforestation and Forest Development. 

Percent of allowable sale 

quantity timber offered for 

sale consistent with 

applicable resource 

management plans. 

(O&C) [SP] 

69% 

140 / 203 

98% 

198 / 203 91% 80% 162/ 203 

95% 

193 / 203 

82% 

166/ 203 

85% 

172/ 203 +3% 

Comments: 

*The 2007 ASQ percentage of 95% in the 2007 Budget Justification was incorrectly calculated based 

on the total ASQ and LSR planned volume of 198 MMBF (198/203=95%). It should have been based 

on the ASQ only of 161 MMBF. The correct percent would be 79% (161/203) for 2007 Plan. 

Therefore, the 2008 Plan would be 82% (167/203). 

Volume of wood products 

offered consistent with 

applicable management 

plans. (O&C) [SP] 

140 MBF 198 MBF 220 MBF 201 MBF 243 MBF 221 MBF* 246 

MBF* +11% 

Comments: 

Several court orders in 2005 and 2006 created additional species survey work that was not anticipated 

when the 2007 budget was requested. An estimated 20-30 percent of the volume will be delayed until 

the surveys can be completed. 

* In the narrative in this document 226 MMBF is used for the 2007 Planned number and 251 MMBF is 

used for the 2008 Plan. These new numbers are correct and are based on current information not 

available when the DOI performance management system was locked on December 15, 2006. 

Contributing Programs: 

The funding for accomplishment of this performance measure is supported by a variety of subactivities, 

including O&C Forest Management, Timber Sale Pipeline Fund and the Forest Health and Ecosystem 

Recovery Fund. All performance is reported in this subactivity. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 45 

O&C FOREST MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Administrative cost per 

thousand board feet of 

timber offered for sale 

(SP: (O&C lands only) 

$176 $105 $125 $135 $125 $190/ 

MBF 

 $194/ 

MBF +2% 

Comments: 

 Several court orders in 2005 and 2006 have resulted in the need for additional species survey work 

that will increase the cost per thousand board feet of timber offered for sale. In 2007 the bureau 

changed is method of calculating this performance measure to include full cost. 

Inventory 

Forest/Woodland 

Vegetation (acres) **. 

47,302 5,359 69,000 1,615 5,000 5,000 75,000 +1446% 

Manage Forest and 

Woodland Commercial 

Sales (acres). 

5,033 5,846 2,700 5,267 5,000 3,000 4,000 +33% 

Restore Forest and 

Woodlands through sales 

(acres). 

5,348 4,192 5,100 7,028 4,000 2,700 3,000 +11% 

 **O&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 re-measurement (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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 46 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Reforestation and Forest Development 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 24,421 24,607 +593 -1,207 23,993 -614

FTE 170 168 0 -10 158 -10

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Reforestation & Forest Development 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Finance & Business -3 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -4 

 • Program Decrease -1,200 -10

 TOTAL, Program Changes -1,207 -10

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for the Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development 

program is $23,993,000 and 158 FTE, a net program decrease of -$1,207,000 and -10 FTE 

from the 2007 President’s budget. 

Reforestation and Forest Development (-$1,200,000/ -10FTE Positions) 

The reduction of $1,200,000 in the Forest Development program reflects the deferral of 1,200 

acres of forest pruning to improve wood quality; 400 acres of brush/hardwood conversion to 

improve forest health; and 300 acres of invasive weed treatments. This is possible because the 

2007 timber sale offerings will be dominated by thinning sales requiring that the BLM perform 

silvicultural activities on fewer acres in 2008. 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$3,000) The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$4,000) The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 47 

Program Performance Change 

Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in Out 

years 

A B=A+C C D 

Apply Commercial 

Forest and Woodland 

Management 

Treatments (acres) HL 

23,645 18,513 22,400 19,800 21,000 19,800* -1,200 0 

Total Actual and 

Projected Cost $000) $11,785 $12,283 $11,684 $10,316 $10,941 $10,131 -$810 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole $’s) $498 $663 $521 $521 $521 $512 $675 0 

Comments * The initial 2008 base program would have increased the planned treatments while funding remained 

relatively constant. 

Forest and Woodland 

Restoration Treatments 

(acres) JN 

9,227 8,310 6,993 7,200 7,600 7,200* -400 0 

Total Actual and 

Projected Cost $000) $3,064 $2,995 $3,180 $3,276 $3,458 $3,253 -$205 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole $’s) $332 $360 $455 $455 $455 $452 $512 0 

Comments * The initial 2008 base program would have increased the planned treatments while funding remained 

relatively constant. 

Apply Weed Treatments 

(acres) JD 1,839 2,303 3,097 3,052 3,500 3,200** -300 0 

Total Actual and 

Projected Cost $000) $508 $914 $525 $516 $333 $148 -$185 0 

Actual/Projected Cost 

Per Site (whole $’s) $276 $397 $169 $169 $169 $46 $616 0 

Comments ** Weed Treatments acres presented in the table above represent the actual 2007 Plan as this measure 

was not actually shown in 2007 President’s Budget. 

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 land use plans to restore and maintain forests and 

woodlands. Typically activities in this program take place in the years after the harvest of timber 

stands, and in young to medium aged timber stands. 

The 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 such as wildlife and riparian management for fish and water quality, and 

sustainable timber production; 

• Forest monitoring; 

• Non-native and noxious weed management; and 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 48 

• Utilization of the best science and the principles of adaptive management to achieve 

long term goals. 

Reforestation and stand maintenance/protection of healthy young stands - The Forest 

Development Program continues to adapt to support the increased harvest level in the 2003 

Settlement Agreement while keeping options open as management goals and direction are 

adjusted via the Western Oregon Resource Management Planning process. 

Growth and value enhancement of vegetation for desired habitat conditions and 

sustainable timber production - The Forest Development Program emphasizes creating and 

maintaining healthy ecosystems through active management. This involves establishment of 

healthy, vigorous young forests after harvest. In addition, due to reductions from historic 

harvest levels and a shift to more commercial thinning activities either for habitat or wood 

production objectives, there is a greater emphasis on stand evaluation and the completion of 

long term silvicultural prescriptions. This shift has created an increase in needed forest growth 

and value enhancement work such as pre-commercial thinning. There has also been increased 

support to both planning and implementation of forest restoration activities in Late Successional 

Reserves identified under the Northwest Forest Plan and consistent with the Settlement 

Agreement. 

Forest monitoring - The Forest 

Development Program supports an active 

monitoring program that tracks the success 

of applied treatments in achieving silvicultural 

objectives such as maintaining species 

diversity, keeping young forest stands in a 

“free to grow” condition, improving wood 

quality and accelerating attainment of older 

forest characteristics. Such monitoring is 

necessary to track the ability of these 

dynamic forests to meet desired future 

conditions and to apply the concepts of 

adaptive management. 

Non-native and noxious weed management - The Forest Development Program supports the 

growth of healthy forests by preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species, 

reducing the number of acres infested with invasive or noxious weeds, and treating areas 

known to be infested with infectious pathogens. The BLM uses early detection and rapid 

treatment of identified areas of emerging invasive species issues such as Sudden Oak Death in 

southwest Oregon. Noxious and invasive weed management is being 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. 

Forest restoration involves thinning trees to enhance 

vigorous growth within young forests. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 49 

Utilization of Best Science and Adaptive Management - The Forest Development Program 

also supports the active management of forest resources under the concept of adaptive 

management which preserves future management options. Adaptive management, where 

management strategies are adjusted to reflect new knowledge about the behavior of natural 

systems, is one element of active management. The BLM addresses adaptive management by 

partnering with other resource management agencies and research institutions in the region, 

including the U.S. Geological Survey, Oregon State University, the U.S. Forest Service Pacific 

Northwest Research Station, and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to produce peer-reviewed 

science and formal publications that provide understanding of natural systems. 

Before restoration showing dense, overgrown 

vegetation with trees susceptible to fire and 

disease.

After restoration (in same general area) showing 

reduced fuel loading with selected trees able to 

grow with less competition.

Long Term Vision - The long range goals of the Forest Development Program include: 

increased growth, yield, and wood quality from forest stands managed for timber production; 

accelerated attainment of old-growth characteristics on areas managed for conservation of 

species dependant on older forests; and increased resiliency of managed forests to be able to 

respond to uncharacteristic fire and insect and disease epidemics. These Forest Development 

treatments will continue to directly contribute to attainment of goals and objectives of the NWFP 

SUCCESS STORIES

The Medford District completed an analysis of the stand age distribution of O&C lands and identified an 

imbalance of mature timber in the Glendale Resource Area and shifted the harvest level to temporarily 

accelerate the Glendale harvest in order to correct the imbalance. 

The Coos Bay District has worked in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of 

Forestry, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University and private landowners to 

aggressively locate and treat areas impacted by Sudden Oak Death. Treatment is intended to limit the 

spread of the pathogen to the quarantined lands identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 

southwest Oregon. 

The Salem District has used a one-time investment to successfully update the Eco Survey program that 

enables the use of a wide variety of hand held data recorders in the completion of timber stand level 

surveys. The program reduces the cost of field surveys by reducing the data input time and eliminating 

errors associated with miscoding data. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 50 

O&C AGE CLASS DISTRIBUTION

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

10-Year Age Class

Acres (Thousands)

Coos Bay

Eugene

Salem

Roseburg

and the Western Oregon Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to restore and maintain forests 

and woodlands. 

The Forest Development Program is expanding its role beyond the direct support of timber sale 

production into the long term sustainable management of forest resources. This shift is 

necessary in order to treat the large number of young plantations that were established in the 

late 1970’s and early 1980’s following the harvest of large acreages of mature timber. This shift 

to a second growth management strategy creates the need for mid-rotation treatments. This 

involves a greater emphasis on stand evaluation and the completion of long term silvicultural 

prescriptions. This shift has created an increase in needed forest growth and value 

enhancement work such as pre-commercial thinning and is a result of the imbalance in the age 

class distribution for the O&C lands where there is an excess of 20 to 60 year old stands. 

These mid-rotation treatments have historically been less expensive than regeneration 

treatments, resulting in our ability to accomplish more acres with the same budget. There has 

also been increased support to both planning and implementation of forest restoration activities 

in Late Successional Management Areas. 

Means and Strategies - The BLM 

continues to develop processes that will 

help manage our forest resources. BLM’s 

O&C districts continually monitor overall 

program needs and shift funding among 

districts to accomplish on-the-ground 

treatments according to established 

priorities. With an expected Record of 

Decision for the Western Oregon 

Resource Management Plan Revisions in 

2008, the planning process will continue 

to guide priorities for forest development 

and long term forest management activities. The revised Western Oregon RMP’s will help 

assure the distribution of funding to the highest priority projects and activities. The Forest 

Development Program uses active management strategies to produce healthy and productive 

forests to meet long term timber and habitat goals while preserving future management options. 

Critical Factors - The annual year-round work cycle of the Forest Development Program is 

highly dependant on the weather conditions experienced in both the planning and 

implementation of projects. Many projects are directly related to specific growing conditions that 

exist during only part of the year. Thus a delay of a few weeks may result in the delay of an 

entire year in project implementation until growing conditions are again appropriate for the 

activity. When working in biological systems the weather conditions experienced during the 

winter season can delay projects for months at a time. 

Operational activities are impacted by the level of wildfire support in any given year as 

silviculture foresters often are also wild land firefighters and may spend weeks or months away 

from their workstations throughout the summer fire season. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 51 

Litigation also impacts accomplishments. Current court injunctions prevent the wide-scale use 

of the most effective and cost efficient tools for young stand management and control of forest 

diseases. For example, BLM cannot use herbicides to treat areas quarantined to prevent the 

spread of Sudden Oak Death, a fungal-like disease that threatens both forest and commercial 

nursery plants. 

Strategic Plan - The Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development program supports 

the Resource Use mission goal from the Department’s Strategic Plan by managing forest 

resources to enhance public benefits, to promote responsible use and ensure optimal value of 

the public forest resources. 

2008 Program Performance 

The 2008 emphasis areas include fulfilling the commitments of the NWFP to achieve the timber 

and habitat growth rates assumed in the Allowable Sale Quantity (ASQ) calculations contained 

in the Western Oregon RMPs. Maintaining the desired growth rates will preserve future 

management options while insuring a sustainable production of timber and habitat. 

Accomplishments planned in 2008 are reviewed to assure that the highest priority work with the 

greatest return over the long run is funded first. 

In 2008, the Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development program plans to: 

 Increase Performance

• Evaluate 78,000 acres (Inventory Forest/Woodland Vegetation) of inventory to quantify 

the spatial distribution, composition, and rates of change of forest conditions, to support 

development of Silviculture prescriptions, a 260% increase from 2007 levels. 

• Treat 19,800 acres of young forest (Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland 

Management) to assure adequate reforestation and maintenance of growing conditions 

that achieve the desired growth rates of young trees, a 1% increase from 2007 levels. 

 Maintain Performance

• Conduct 49,700 acres (Evaluate Forest/Woodland Treatments) of monitoring and 

adaptive management assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of forest management 

treatments in achieving multiple resource goals such as increased growth, improved 

forest health, and improved habitat conditions, the same level as 2007. 

• Inventory 14,300 acres for the presence of invasive and/or noxious weeds, the same 

level as 2007. 

• Monitor water quality following herbicide application at Western Oregon Seed Orchards 

which translates into monitoring 12 miles (Monitor Stream/Riparian Habitat) of streams, 

the same level as 2007. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 52 

 Decrease Performance

• Apply 7,200 acres of forest and woodland restoration treatments (Restore Forest and 

Woodlands through Development) to maintain forest growth and develop desired future 

habitat conditions in late-successional management and riparian management areas, a 

decrease of 1,000 acres (14%) from the 2007 level. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool – A recommendation from the 2006 Program Assessment 

Rating Tool (PART) evaluation “Resource Protection” stated that BLM needed to improve its’ 

data collection and reporting process. As a result of this PART recommendation, BLM has 

modified and expanded many of the performance measures that we use to measure 

performance and the Oregon State Office has gone one step further in the use of cost and 

performance data to allocate funding for its Field Offices. 

Program Assessment Rating Tool

During 2006, the Land Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries, Endangered Species and Oregon and 

California Grant Lands programs participating in “Resource Protection” work activities were evaluated 

using the Administration’s Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Results of the 2006 Resource 

Management program assessment indicated that BLM needed to improve its performance measures 

and the data collection and reporting processes for those measures. As a result of this 

recommendation, BLM has made improvements which will help to show the progress being made to 

achieve Resource Protection goals. The improvements BLM has made include: 

• Refined existing performance measures to clarify the standard used to reflect achievement. 

• Improved data collections and measurement processes to improve trend data; 

• Added several new intermediate measures that help show annual contributions to the long term 

outcome measures; 

• Improved the alignment of program elements to work activities to show the increase of work by 

integrated programs to achieve “Resource Protection” objectives; and 

• Continued efforts to develop an efficiency measure for the "Resource Protection" mission area. 

The BLM continues to validate the performance information collected by working closer with the State 

and Field Offices. Performance measures are linked to the budget allocations, as well as the measurable 

outputs. The BLM is also working to improve the way performance measure information is used in 

executive leadership performance appraisal plans to hold executives accountable for meeting 

performance targets.
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 53 

O & C Reforestation and Forest Development Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change from 

2007 Plan to 

2008 

Number of acres of 

vegetative treatments 

evaluated. (Bureau 

Measure) 

757,804 506,307 487,148 512,840 new 

measure 470,558 470,558 0% 

Comments: 

This performance measure is shared by Public Domain Forest Management, Range Management, Riparian 

Management, Western Oregon Forest Management and Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest 

Development (49,700). 

Number of DOI upland

acres restored to the 

condition specified in 

management plans. 

(SP/PART) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 535,000 535,000 0% 

Comments: 

This performance measure is shared by Public Domain Forest Management, Range Management, Riparian 

Management, Western Oregon Forest Management and Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest 

Development (7,200). 

Percent of forestry 

improvements (acres) 

completed as planned. 

[SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

100% 

26,700/ 

26,700 

 

100% 

25,700/ 

25,700 

 

0% 

Comments: This new performance measure is the percentage of completed Manage Forest and Woodland Commercial 

Sales and Apply Commercial Forest and Woodland Management Treatments over the planned treatments. 

Contributing Programs: This performance measure is shared by O&C Forest Management and the remainder is accomplished by 

Public Domain Forest Management and Western Oregon Reforestation and Forest Development (19,800). 

Apply Commercial 

Forest and Woodland 

Management 

Treatments (acres) 

23,645 18,513 19,800 22,400 19,800 19,600 19,800 +1% 

Forest and Woodland 

Restoration Treatments 

(acres) 

9,227 8,310 7,500 6,993 7,200 8,200 7200 * -12% 

Evaluate 

Forest/Woodland 

Treatments (acres)** 

82,297 67,950 54,133 60,052 49,748 49,700 49,700 0% 

Inventory for Presence 

of Invasive and/or 

Noxious Weeds 

(acres)** 

18,172 41,979 12,020 38,593 14,326 14,300 14,300 0% 

Inventory 

Forest/Woodland 

Vegetation (acres)* 

14,731 78,393 67,820 79,119 19,072** 21,660 78,000 +260% 

Apply Weed 

Treatments (acres)** 1,830 2,303 2,399 3,097 3,052 3,000 3,200 +7% 

* Forest inventory is cyclic where one year of every three has no region wide inventory scheduled. FY 2007 is a year with no region 

wide inventory. 

** Measures MB, BS, BT and JD were not shown in the 2007 Pres Budget. 

Density management acres that have been funded from the Forest Development Subactivity and reported in the Forest Management 

Subactivity through FY 2007 will be funded and reported in the Forest Management Subactivity in FY 2008 and beyond. This work will 

be accomplished by transferring 10 FTE’s from the Forest Development Subactivity to the Forest Management Subactivity in FY 2008 

and beyond. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 54 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Other Forest Resources Management

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Other Forest Resource Management 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 37,214 37,553 +1,037 -810 37,780 +227

FTE 326 323 0 -7 316 -7

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Other Forest Resource Management 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Finance & Business -3 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -7 

 • Program Decrease -800 -7

 TOTAL, Program Changes -810 -7

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Other Forest Resource Management program 

is $37,780,000 and 316 FTE, a net program decrease of $810,000 and -7 FTE from the 2007 

President’s Budget. 

Western Oregon Other Forest Resource Management (-$800,000/-7FTE Positions) 

The decrease of $800,000 to the Other Forest Resources Management program would primarily 

impact the Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management program. The decrease will be achieved by 

reductions in existing program projects, cost savings in areas such as habitat monitoring where 

remote sensing has reduced the overall unit cost, and a 28% reduction in the amount of 

terrestrial habitat monitored. 

In 2008, the BLM is planning to use $3,000,000 from unobligated balances in the Timber Sale 

Pipeline Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of recreation projects, road and 

trail maintenance, annual maintenance of recreation sites, administrative sites, annual 

maintenance of recreation site (non-building), and annual maintenance of bridges. It is also 

projected that there will be some accomplishment of trail, bridge, and administrative site 

construction. This use of funds for maintaining recreation sites is authorized by Section 327 of 

the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 (See the Permanent 

Operating Fund Section for further details). 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 55 

Streamlining of Financial Services (-$3,000): The BLM, which is continuing to examine 

business practices at its National Business Center, proposes a reduction of $1.0 million in 

funding for the Center. The Bureau will gain savings by, among other things, transitioning from 

manual to electronic processes for processing certain types of vouchers. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$7,000) The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

 

Program Performance Change

Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 Base 

Budget (2007 

+ Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing in 

2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Monitor 

Terrestrial 

Habitat 

(acres) 

185,986 186,951 2,588,955 2,354,000 2,354,000 2,000,000 -354,000 2,000,000* 

Comment * Reflects reduction in acres of habitat monitored. 

Program Overview 

The Western Oregon Resources Management, 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. 

These four programs support implementation of the Northwest Forest (NWF) Plan, the 

American Forest Resource Council et. al. versus Clarke Settlement Agreement (Settlement 

Agreement), the Healthy Forests Initiative, and various Western Oregon Resource Management 

Plans. 

Public demand for recreation in general (fish and 

wildlife-related recreational opportunities in 

particular), continue to increase and are becoming 

a significant economic influence in western 

Oregon. Local demand for healthy watersheds and 

scenic vistas continue to increase in importance. 

Concurrent with these demands is an increasing 

workload to provide support services for fish and 

wildlife environmental clearances related to the 

Healthy Forests Initiative. This program supports 

species and habitat management and associated 

data collection as well as the timber sale program 

in the form of surveys, clearances, interdisciplinary 

team participation, and environmental assessment 

preparation. 

Long-Term Goals – The long-term goals of the 

Mountain Biking keeps growing in popularity 

and is one of many recreational pursuits for 

which BLM is providing opportunities. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 56 

Western Oregon Resources Management, Other Forest Resources Management program are 

to enhance non-commodity forest resources. Examples include inventory, monitoring and 

development of conservation strategies for Bureau sensitive species as well as restoration 

activities. 

Improving fish passage, stream bank stabilization and enhancing riparian habitat are major 

fishery management goals. Habitat improvement for a variety of wildlife species especially oldgrowth-forest-associated species is a major wildlife effort. These habitat improvement goals will 

be achieved through accelerating old growth characteristics in late successional reserves. 

Habitat maintenance for migratory land birds to achieve goals of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is 

an additional emphasis area and habitat improvements will focus on maintaining and improving 

a multi-layered forest canopy.

The Soil, Water, and Air program will continue to monitor water quality and soil resources and 

will use this information to develop water quality restoration plans, contributing to enhance 

riparian and aquatic habitat condition. The Soil, Water, and Air program will continue to pursue 

“streamlining” Clean Water Act compliance activities in order to direct more funds to on-theground restoration. 

Specific Rangeland Management long term goals are to evaluate (through NEPA review) all 

active grazing leases to assure they meet the Standards for Rangeland Health and to assess 

their compatibility with other forest resource values and activities. This is scheduled to be 

completed by the end of FY2009. 

Long term goals for the Recreation Program include the implementation of a comprehensive 

Travel Management strategy for motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Recreation 

Management Program will continue to emphasize and support collaborative public outreach, 

awareness events, and programs that promote public service and stewardship. 

Recreation goals in Western Oregon include a 

variety of programs that interconnect. Seven 

distinct goals dealing with managing quality 

recreation experiences in a preferred setting, 

sustaining travel and tourism development, 

providing fair value and return for recreation 

services, establishing travel planning 

approaches, ensuring public health and safety, 

enhancing visitor services and sustaining 

collaborative partnerships and volunteer services, 

are the baseline efforts District’s will be involved 

in during 2008. With demographics changing and 

public demand for recreation on the rise, the 

need to integrate effective strategy is a 

prerequisite to success. More specific actions 

include the following: 

1) Development of a Comprehensive Travel 

Managing for a quality recreational experience 

is one of seven distinct goals within the Other 

Forest Resources Management program. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 57 

Management strategy for Western Oregon will include a framework for motorized and nonmotorized recreation programs. 

2) An overall Oregon/Washington Recreation Strategy will be developed with coordination’s 

between mangers, planners, partners and cooperators. This will identify Oregon’s special niche 

for a wide array of recreation programs and move Districts toward Benefits Based 

Management. 

3) Developed Sites planning, monitoring and deferred maintenance issues will continue as a 

high priority. 

4) Dispersed recreation areas will be identified in the Western Oregon revised Resource 

Management Plan, an effort by all six O&C Districts. 

5) Interpretation and Tourism incentives will be brought to the tables of cooperating partners to 

benefit local and non-resident receptionists. 

6) Rivers and trails will be managed to protect the natural resources, minimize user conflicts, 

promote a quality recreational experience in a preferred setting, and promote public safety. 

7) Permits will be issued at campgrounds, day-use areas, and at special events across the 

Districts O&C wide, meeting the public demand by users in the state. 

8) Tens of thousands of volunteer hours and projects will be managed, along with long term 

recreation partnerships between BLM and user constituencies and; 

9) Monitoring of use and resources of these recreation programs will be documented and 

brought to the appropriate management attention. 

As one of the largest recreation programs the Bureau manages, Oregon and Washington BLM 

programs continue to be complex and in high public demand. BLM’s image is directly related to 

the successes of this “out front” curriculum. 

Critical Factors - The Western Oregon Other Forest Resources Management program’s ability 

to achieve outcomes is directly affected by economic conditions and fluctuations in public use. 

Economic conditions directly impact the number of visitors coming to public lands, the types of 

activities in which they participate, and the 

demands and impacts to the resources they 

enjoy. Other factors affecting the program 

include weather conditions such as impacts 

from prolonged drought or from wildland fires. 

Program performance can also be affected by 

the need for cultural resource surveys, special 

status species inventory and monitoring prior 

to timber harvests, and litigation. Litigation 

impacts to the timber management program 

has a trickle down impact on the Wildlife and 

Fish Habitat Management accomplishments 

due to the support nature of this program. As 

visitor use on public land in Oregon and 

Washington continues to increase, partnerships and public support become a significant factor 

in our ability to meet projected program performance. 

Successful Use of Cost and Performance 

Information 

Activity Based Costing (ABC) is used by the 

program to monitor unit costs and accomplishments 

versus targets. The Oregon state office is adjusting 

base budgets of field offices for all Other Forest 

Resources Management subactivities to reflect 

changing priorities and to more equitably fund 

districts in priority areas. A significant portion of the 

workload revolves around environmental clearances 

for the timber management program which greatly 

influences and/or affects accomplishments in all PE 

codes.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 58 

Fragmented ownership complicates Oregon and Washington BLM’s ability to manage 

resources without collaborative efforts which are critical to the success of managing several 

resource programs, particularly recreation. 

Implementing the new Unified Strategy in the Recreation program will present a new emphasis 

for BLM’s Recreation and Visitor Services programs by applying Benefits-based Management 

to guide the future. The success of managing the seven goals in the program is contingent to 

implementing this strategy. It is an outcome-based, collaborative, and business oriented 

approach to managing recreation that has not been implemented overall before. The new 

approach will enhance and support BLM in conserving public land recreation settings, improve 

the quality of life for people and communities; encourage diverse and vibrant local economies; 

and sustain a healthy, resilient, and productive environment. 

 Means and Strategies – The Western Oregon Other Forest Resources Management program 

uses cooperative conservation principles by engaging commodity users, private groups, local 

communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the process of conservation. The 

BLM has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to implement an interagency Special Status 

Species Program that strives to implement consistent conservation strategies across 

administrative boundaries. The program also utilizes the concept of “Service First” by sharing 

scarce skills in an interagency approach. The BLM also partners with internationally recognized 

conservation organizations, such as The Nature 

Conservancy and Nature Serve, to share data and 

planning strategies at a regional level, regardless 

of underlying ownership – private, state, or federal. 

Such sharing decreases overall costs for all 

partners and improves the quality and 

sustainability of land management decisions. Soil, 

Water, and Air program objectives are 

accomplished through key partnerships with the 

U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection 

Agency, and the Oregon Department of 

Environmental Quality. Based on memorandums 

of understanding, the BLM, with the Forest 

Service, has been able to work toward 

administrative streamlining, model evaluation, data 

collection and review, and standards development, 

all of which contribute to BLM’s role as a 

Designation Management Agency under the Clean 

Water Act. 

As a result of changing demographics and public demands on recreation resources, the BLM 

managers and planners will develop a Recreation Framework or Strategy in 2008 which will: 

1. Complement the National Strategy and objectives; 

2. Focus on local, or District strengths or “niches” of the recreation program; 

3. Identify consistencies that should and will occur between Districts; 

White water rafting on the Rogue River. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 59 

4. Incorporate partnerships and volunteers in the recreation business to meet user demand, 

and; 

5. Enhance BLM’s management of public land resources for enhanced recreation experiences 

and quality-of-life outcomes. 

Invasive species management will emphasize coordination with other landowners and land 

management agencies to control the spread of noxious weeds in high priority habitats that 

include sensitive species. Activities will focus on rapid detection/early response and prevention 

to include seeking approval for the use of additional more effective herbicides. 

Strategic Plan – The Western Oregon Other Forest Resources Management Program supports 

the Department’s Strategic Plan Mission Goals as follows: 

Resource Protection

• Supporting restoration activities in riparian areas to move toward Proper Functioning 

Condition 

• Supporting work in fire adapted ecosystems to move lands toward desired conditions 

• Enhancing habitat conditions to support species conservation 

• Preparing appropriate cultural resources for public visitation, education and conservation 

purposes. 

Resource Use

• Clearance work supports ability to offer wood products consistent with applicable 

management plans. 

• The NEPA review of active grazing leases will allow for the continued authorization of 

sustainable grazing activities, where determined appropriate. 

Serving Communities

• Clearance work supports restoration activities to decrease the acres burned by 

unplanned wildfire and treatments in the WUI. 

Soil, Water, and Air program objectives are coordinated across the wildlife, range, weed, 

riparian, and fisheries programs. This approach accommodates strategic shifts in budgeting 

and program management that emphasize state and national priorities. 

The BLM recreation strategy is being developed to augment and further refine National 

Strategic actions. The BLM in Oregon and Washington will: 

1) Highlight values and strengths in each District; 

2) Market what BLM offers to the corporate program in conjunction with its partners; 

3) Identify consistencies in program management, and how to incorporate them, and; 

4) Encourage partnerships and promote leveraging of resources and funds to meet public 

needs. 

Other Funding Sources – The Recreation program is also funded by the Timber Sale Pipeline 

Restoration Fund which uses revenues generated by timber sales released under the 1995 

Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Assistance and Rescissions Act. This Act directs 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 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 60 

local governments and the U.S. Treasury. The Soil, Water, and Air program benefits from 

partnerships and projects developed using Clean Water and Watershed Restoration funds and 

grants from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. 

Demands, Trends, and Resources - The trend to develop monitoring, restoration, and 

compliance objectives through partnerships and collaborative efforts is a primary driver of Soil, 

Water, and Air program objectives. Western Oregon needs to continue to remain involved in 

development of national data bases and standards and the research and science that is used as 

the basis for regulatory review and standards development. 

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 of forage, are partially or completely within the CascadeSiskiyou National Monument (CSNM). The BLM’s focus in 2007 will be dedicated to completing 

the CSNM Livestock Impact Study. The study’s 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. In FY2008, the Medford District will 

develop resource recommendations based on the livestock study conclusions, evaluate these 

through appropriate NEPA and draft decisions regarding the renewal, modification or 

cancellation of grazing leases in the CSNM. 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. The plan will address management recommendations for both 

active and vacant grazing allotments. 

Coho salmon spawning along gravel bar. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 61 

2008 Program Performance

In 2008, the Rangeland program plans to: 

 Increased Performance-

 Complete the monitoring of 10 allotments, an increase of 1 from the President’s budget 

of 9 in 2007. 

 Unchanged Performance-

 Issue grazing decisions regarding the renewal, modification or cancellation of livestock 

grazing leases on the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument based on the livestock 

study and public consultation. 

 Issue 67 grazing use authorizations, the same as in 2007. 

 Construct 1 shrub, grassland, or woodland project and maintain 20 existing projects, the 

same as in 2007. 

 Complete grazing lease compliance inspections on 24 grazing allotments, the same as 

in 2007. 

Decreased Performance- 

 Complete the renewal of 10 grazing leases, a decrease of 14 from the 2007 President’s 

Budget of 24 in 2007. 

The following were new measures initiated this year: 

 Complete 71,000,000 acres of inventory, assessment, and monitoring of upland and 

wetlands. 

 Treat 2,400 acres of vegetation to achieve desired condition. 

 Evaluate 590,000 acres of vegetative treatments. 

 Restore 560,000 acres of uplands. 

O&C RANGE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of grazing permits 

processed as planned 

consistent with applicable 

resource management 

plans. [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

100% 

2,600/ 

2,600 

100% 

2,600/ 

2,600 

0% 

Comments: Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6331, and Range 

1020. 

Contributing Programs: Range Management and O & C Range Management. 

Issue Grazing Allotment 

Permits/Leases (number). 35 36 24 25 24 2* 10 +400% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 62 

O&C RANGE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

 Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Issue Grazing Use 

Authorizations (number). 64 67 67 67 67 67 67 0% 

Maintain Shrub, Grassland, 

Woodland, Forest Projects 

(number). 

18 19 20 21 20 20 20 0% 

Monitor Grazing Allotments 

(number). 8 12 10 6 15 9 10 +11% 

Inspect Grazing Allotments 

for Compliance (number). 24 28 24 23 24 23 24 +4% 

* The 2007 program is focused on grazing assessments rather than permit renewal as shown in the President's budget. The O& C 

Range Management Program will process two permits in 2007 and ten permits in 2008. 

Recreation Management 

The Western Oregon Recreation program consists of a complex and interlaced management 

system of campgrounds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, interpretative programs, recreation permits, 

site fee collections, OHV management, and tourism outreach, trail systems, designated areas 

(wilderness, Outstanding Natural Area, National Monuments, Areas of Critical Environmental 

Concern, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Scenic Byways, National Trails, and more), volunteer and 

partnership programs, and other benefits-based management actions throughout these 

programs. As such, 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 the west side. All west side fee sites will be evaluated and 

managed with the new fee authority; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA). 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the Recreation Management program plans to: 

Increase Performance-

 Access 250 miles of linear recreation resources, a 443% increase over 2007 levels. 

 Unchanged Performance-

 The Recreation Management program plans performance similar to 2007 with continued 

emphasis on updating plans for recreation on Oregon’s four Wild and Scenic rivers. 

 Make available 14,500 miles of river and shoreline made available for recreation through 

management actions and partnerships, the same as in 2007. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 63 

 Evaluate 12,000 acres of recreation areas, the same level as in 2007. 

 Inventory 6,000 acres of recreation resources, a 2% reduction from 2007 levels. 

 Decrease Performance- 

 Issue and manage 16,000 recreation use permits, a 20% reduction from 2007 levels. 

 Access 45 miles of nationally designated rivers and trails, an 18% reduction from 2007 

levels. 

 Prepare 2 Recreation Activity Plans, a reduction of 60% from 2007 levels. 

The following were new measures initiated this year: 

• Percent of recreation units with management plans. 

• Number of square feet in buildings maintained in adequate condition. 

• Number of non-building maintained in adequate condition. 

• Number of square feet of buildings constructed at recreation sites. 

• Number of non-building assets constructed at recreation sites. 

• Make available 14,500 miles of river and shoreline for recreation through management 

 actions and partnerships. 

O&C RECREATION MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of visitors 

satisfied with the quality 

of their experience 

(SP/PART) 

91% 91% 92% 97% 92% 94% 94% 0% 

Percent of recreation 

units with current 

management plan [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Maintenance: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Maintenance: Number of 

non-building assets 

maintained in adequate 

condition, determined by 

FCI<0.15, at recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 64 

O&C RECREATION MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 2006 Plan 2006 Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 2008 Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Infrastructure 

Improvement: Number of 

square feet of buildings 

constructed at recreation 

sites. (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Infrastructure 

Improvement: Number of 

non-building assets 

constructed at recreation 

sites. (i.e. roads, bridges, 

etc) (Bureau Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Establish 

Baseline TBD new measure 

Percent satisfaction 

among visitors served by 

facilitated programs [SP] 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 91% 91% 0% 

Inventory Recreation 

Resources (acres). 18,816 13,948 6,107 6,080 6,107 17,080* 6,000 -65% 

Assess Linear Recreation 

Resources (miles). 139 187 50 632** 50 46 250 +443% 

Assess Nationally 

Designated Rivers and 

Trails (number). 

55 55 55 55 55 98*** 45 -54% 

Prepare Recreation 

Activity Plans (number). 3 3 5 4 5 2 2 0% 

Process Commercial and 

Group Special Recreation 

Permits (number).   

150 164 165 172 165 150 165 + 10% 

Issue and Manage 

Recreation Use Permits 

(number). ** ** 

25,400 22,134 20,000 24,742 20,000 28,000 16,000 - 43% 

Evaluate Recreation 

Areas (acres). 10,063 21,129 12,250 11,300 12,250 14,292 12,000 - 16% 

Monitor Wilderness and 

Wilderness Study Areas 

(acres). 

5,867 5,948 5,948 5947 5,948 5,948 5,948 0% 

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6332, and Recreation 1220 values. 

* The 2007 Plan is higher due to Travel Mgmt. Plans generating inventories. 

** The 2006 Actual is higher due to W&S River studies; 2008 will have less river studies. 

*** The 2007 Planned data is higher due to the data collection needed for River plans. 

**** These measures are strictly based on public demand and are difficult to predict. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 65 

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 was 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 

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 United States 

Geological Survey to develop flow and water quality monitoring data necessary for developing 

National Environmental Policy Act planning documents. The program supports the national 

Energy Policy Act of 2005 through involvement in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

re-licensing process. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, the Soil, Water, and Air Program plans to: 

 

Unchanged Performance-

 The Soil, Water and Air Program plans similar performance to that of 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. 

Decreased Performance- 

 Watershed Assessment is estimated at 97,000 acres, a 3% reduction from the 2007 

levels. 

 Water resources will be monitored at 145 sites, a 3% reduction from the 2007 levels. 

 No water rights actions will be processed, a 100% reduction from the 2007 levels. 

Reduced production is a function of the limited number of PWR 107 federal water rights 

in Western Oregon that require processing. Additionally, there are no State 

adjudications that involve BLM are in process at this time. 

 Five sites will be monitored for air resources/climatic conditions, a decrease of 5 from 

the 2007levels.
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 66 

O&C SOIL, WATER & AIR MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of surface waters 

acres managed by DOI that 

meet State EPA Approved 

Water Quality Standards. 

(SP) 

Establish 

Baseline 

87% 

282,167/ 

324,628 

87% 

87% 

282,966/ 

324,628 

87% 

283,467/ 

324,628 

87% 

283,616/ 

324,628 

88% 

284,266/ 

324,628 

+1% 

Comments: The O & C Soil, Water and Air Program contributes 650 acres in 2007 and 650 acres in 2008. 

Inventory water resources 

(number). 859 908 600 71 600* 108 75 - 31% 

Complete watershed 

assessments (acres). 207,555 101,784 155,000 58,000 100,000 97,580 97,000 - 1% 

Comments: *O&C Districts are not currently involved in planned actions or decisions that require watershed 

assessments. 

Process water rights 

actions (number). 5 1 5 1 4** 0 0 0% 

Comments: 

**Reduced production is a function of the limited number of Public Water Rights and 107 federal water 

rights being processed in western Oregon at this time. State adjudications involving the BLM are also 

reduced. 

Monitor air 

resources/climatic 

conditions (number). 

15 15 25 4*** 0 5 0 -100% 

Comments: ***All air resource monitoring has since been re-prioritized within this program and is no longer funded 

during declining budgets with the exception of support to the BLM Fire Management program. 

Monitor water resources 

(number). 415 404 212 311 150  145 145 0% 

Comments: 

** ** The BLM shifted the reporting of water resources monitored to reflect USGS maintained stream 

gages. 

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6333, AML 1010, and 

Hazardous Materials 1640. 

 

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 Settlement Agreement are critical elements of 

the program. Incumbent in the program is responsibility under the NWFP, the Federal 

Endangered Species Act 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 67 

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 to enhance habitat 

for many listed and sensitive species and support 

the Healthy Forests Initiative Integrating separate 

BLM/United States Forest Service sensitive 

species programs into one Interagency Special 

Status Species Program as per the 2004 Record 

of Decision 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 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.

2008 Program Performance 

The decrease of $800,000 would primarily impact the Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management 

program. In 2008, the Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management program plans to: 

Increase Performance- 

• Inventory of Wildlife/Plant Habitat is estimated at 58,000, a 66% increase above 2007 

levels.

 Inventory 120 miles of Stream/Riparian Areas, an increase of 4% over 2007 levels. 

 Prepare 2 T&E species recovery plans, a 100% increase over 2007 levels. BLM does 

not actually prepare species recovery plans. That authority falls under FWS. We do 

participate in the preparation of plans as cooperating agencies. This year we are 

working on 3 fish stocks and the northern spotted owl. But completion of these plans is 

outside of our control 

Unchanged Performance - 

 Monitor 100 acres of lake and wetland habitat, the same level as in 2007. 

Decrease Performance- 

 Monitor 2,000,000 acres of terrestrial habitat, a 15% reduction below 2007 levels. 

 Monitor 820 species populations, a 9% reduction from 2007 levels. 

 Implement 31 species recovery/conservation actions, a 6% reduction below 2007 levels 

The following new measure was initiated this year: 

 Number of conservation actions implemented from recovery plans for ESA-listed 

species. 

The western Oregon Fish and Wildlife Habitat 

program combines habitat restoration actions 

with monitoring and inventory work. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 68 

O&C Wildlife and Fish Habitat Management Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Enacted 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 Plan 2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Number of conservation 

actions implemented from 

recovery plans for ESAlisted species. (Bureau 

Measure) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

Baseline 

Established TBD 0% 

Comments: Conservation actions implemented is based on actual projects planned which will vary between 

years. 

Contributing Programs: Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Threatened and Endangered Species Management, 

Western Oregon Wildlife Habitat Management (31 actions) 

Streams/Riparian Areas 

Inventory (Miles) 125 117 300 163 115 122 120 +2% 

Inventory Wildlife/Plant 

Habitat (acres). 82,881 88,924 83,000 94,801 35,000 57,472 58,000* +1% 

Prepare T&E Species 

Recovery Plans (number). 2 3 1 0 1 0 2 +100% 

Implement Species 

Recovery/Conservation 

Actions (number). 

48 38 33 35 33 31 31 0% 

Lake and Wetland Habitat 

Monitored (Acres) 100 105 100 106 100 100 100 0% 

Monitor Terrestrial Habitat 

(acres). 185,986 186,951 140,000 2,588,955 2,354,000** 2,563,344 2,000,000 - 28% 

Monitor Species 

Populations (number). 703 1,094 900 828 900 621 820 +32% 

Strategic Plan Performance Measures represent national totals which include O&C 6334, 1110, 1120, and 1150 values. 

* Actual acres inventoried are determined by the number of acres needing clearances for timber harvest. Those acres vary with 

extent of the survey needed as determined by the number and home range of the affected species. 

** 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 69 

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Resources Management Planning

Activity: Western Oregon Resources Management 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Resource Management Planning 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 6,517 6,584 +124 -3,000 3,708 -2,876

FTE 45 45 0 -10 35 -10

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Resource Management Planning 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Program Decrease -3,000 -10

 TOTAL, Program Changes -3,000 -10

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The FY 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Resource Management Planning program is 

$3,708,000 and 35 FTE, a program change of -$3,000,000 and -10 FTE from the 2007 

President’s Budget. 

Resource Management Planning (-$3,000,000/ -10 FTE Positions) 

The BLM requested additional funding between 2005 and 2008 to complete a lengthy revision of 

the six Western Oregon Resource Management Plans (RMP’s). These revisions were directed 

by the American Forest Resource Council et al. v. Clark Settlement Agreement (Settlement 

Agreement). This revision process is nearing completion with most of the scheduled work to be 

completed in 2007. Revision of the RMP’s and issuance of the Proposed Plans/Final 

Environmental Impact Statement and a Record of Decision will be approved in 2008, therefore, 

the BLM is asking for a fund decrease in the amount of $3,000,000. The proposed $3,000,000 

reduction is anticipated in response to reduced staffing and contract needs following completion 

of the six Draft Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statements in 2008. 

In 2008, the Western Oregon Resource Management Planning program will: 

• Issue six Records of Decision for the Proposed Western Oregon Resource Management 

Plans/Final Environmental Impact Statements; 

• Continue the ongoing planning activities and support for implementation of existing 

plans. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 70 

Program Performance Change

Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2008 

Base 

Budget 

(2007 + 

Fixed 

Costs) 

2008 

Plan 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 2008 

Program 

Change 

Accruing 

in 

Outyears 

A B=A+C C D 

Prepare Draft 

Land Use Plan 

and Final EIS 

(number). 

0 0 0 1* 0 -6 -6 0 

Total 

Actual/Projected 

Cost ($000) 

0 0 0 $2,455,980 0 0 -$3,000,000 0 

Actual/Projected 

Cost Per Site 

(whole dollars) 

0 0 0 $409,330 0 0 $500,000 0 

Comments *The number of Draft Land Use Plans identified in 2007 President’s Budget reflects one per District Office. 

The number in the 2007 President’s Budget (1) combined all LUP’s into one. 

Note: Projected costs may not equal program change as these are full costs, which may include funds from other 

sources and (or) use averages. 

Column B: The level of performance and costs expected in 2008 at the 2007 level plus funded fixed costs. Reflects 

the impact of prior year funding changes, management efficiencies, absorption of prior year fixed costs, and trend 

impacts, but does not reflect the proposed program change. 

Column D: Outyear performance beyond 2008 addresses lagging performance — those changes occurring as a 

result of the program change (not total budget) requested in 2008. It does not include the impact of receiving the 

program change again in a subsequent outyear.

 

Program Overview 

The Western Oregon Resource Management Planning program emphasizes the development, 

implementation, and maintenance of land use plans for BLM-managed lands in Western 

Oregon. These land use plans are called RMP’s. They tier to the Northwest Forest Plan and 

coordinate inter-agency plans for managing Federal forests in western Oregon, Washington, 

and northern California. These land use plans direct management of public lands for current and 

future resource protection, resource use, and recreation use in western Oregon. 

Long-term Vision- The long-term goal of the Western Oregon Resource Management Planning 

program is to develop and support implementation of high quality, legally defensible, and 

publicly supported land use plans 

Strategic Plan - The Resource Management Planning program also supports the mission goals 

in the Department’s Strategic Plan by providing management direction developed with public 

participation and collaboration that balances the goals of resource protection, resource use, and 

recreation on BLM managed lands across the landscape. 
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Program Components - The major components of the program are: 

• Development, completion, and publication of the six Proposed Resource Management 

Plans/Final Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and issuance of six Records of 

Decision. 

• Support implementation of existing plans through project level NEPA analysis guidance 

and review. 

• Compliance with applicable laws regulations, and policies, including National 

Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Endangered Species 

Act, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. 

• Employee education and training. 

 

Development, completion, and publication of the six land use plans – Revision of the six 

RMP’s covering all BLM-managed lands in western Oregon is directed by a settlement 

agreement from a court case in which BLM agreed to complete the land use plan revisions by 

the end of 2008. 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. 

The existing six land use plans contain goals, 

objectives, land use allocation, standards and 

guidelines, and provide the decisional and 

environmental documentation for subsequent 

activity and implementation of projects such as 

timber sales, fuels treatments, transportation 

management, recreation, special status species 

and water quality to support implementation of 

the Healthy Forests Initiative, Tribal Forest 

Protection Act, and Healthy Forests Restoration 

Act goals. The purpose of the land use planning 

process is to ensure that management decisions 

balance uses with resource protection in an open 

and public process with the best available 

information and that these decisions are made. 

Ongoing Planning Activities and support for Implementation of Existing Plans - The 

program also continues planning and NEPA support to field units emphasizing implementation 

of existing projects within the various programs. Once the six revised plans are adopted, higher 

levels of planning and NEPA support needs are anticipated as projects already in development 

are re-written to meet the requirements of newly revised plans. 

Critical Factors – The BLM has committed to revising the six land use plans by the end of 2008 

as part of a court ordered settlement. The court, plaintiffs and many other interested groups and 

individuals expect the agency to fully meet its commitment. Meeting the agreed upon schedule 

is very important for agency credibility and building trust with interested publics. 

Successful Use of Cost and 

Performance Information

 Using the BLM cost management system all 

expenditures are continuously tracked using an 

assigned project code to ensure work and 

products are within allocated cost targets and 

agreed upon accomplishment targets. This tool 

has been particularly effective given the 

dispersed nature of the planning team and 

supporting resource specialists. 

 As a result of detailed analysis of the FY2006 

expenditures, additional funds were provided to 

district offices in FY2007 to meet a portion of 

the demonstrated support needs previously 

funded out of other subactivities. 
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Demands, Trends, and Resources - Population growth has resulted in increased demand for 

public access, recreation use, and visual protection, particularly in the wildland-urban interface 

areas. Demand for species protection has also increased in recent years. The BLM is also 

experiencing greater management complexity as the regional ecosystem approach developed in 

conjunction with the Forest Service in the Northwest Forest Plan is amended and further 

clarified. Regional specific complexities have arisen through consultation with NOAA Fisheries 

and USFWS and resulting biological opinions. These factors have complicated the land use 

planning process. 

2008 Program Performance

 The revision of the six Western Oregon land use plans is nearing completion with most of 

the scheduled work to be completed in 2007. In 2008, emphasis would be placed on completing 

these six land use plans and the associated EIS, resolving any land use plan protests, and 

preparing the Records of Decision. Support for the implementation of existing plans through 

project level NEPA analysis guidance and review will also be provided. 

 

In addition, the State Office will continue to develop and sponsor supplemental NEPA training. 

The training emphasizes improving the quality and consistency of Environmental Assessments 

with the goal of improving legal defensibility of the documentation supporting agency decisionmaking. 

O&C RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Prepare Draft Land Use 

Plan and Final EIS 

(number). 

0 0 0 0 1 6 0 -100% 

Prepare Proposed Land 

Use Plan and Final EIS 

(number). 

0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0% 

Resolve Land Use Plan 

Protests and Prepare ROD 

(number). 

1 0 1 0 0 0 6 0% 

Prepare Final EIS Level 

Land Use Plan and ROD 

(number). 

10 0 0 0 0 6 0 -100% 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 73 

Activity: Western Oregon Information and Resource 

Data System 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Information Systems 

Operation & 

Maintenance $ 2,141 2,161 +41 -16 2,186 +25

 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

Impact of the CR (NonAdd) $ -[78] [78] 

 FTE 

 Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (-$78,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed cost increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives included in the 2007 

President’s budget. Specifically, the 2008 budget proposes an increase of +$62,000 in the 

Western Oregon Information and Resource Data System activity, which includes an increase of 

+$78,000 to bring these programs from the 2007 Continuing Resolution level to the 2007 

President’s budget. 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 74 

Activity: Western Oregon Information and Resource 

Data System 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Information Systems 

Operations and Maintenance 

Activity: Western Oregon Information and Resource Data System 

Subactivity: Western Oregon Information Systems Operations and Maintenance 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 2,141 2,161 +41 -16 2,186 +25

FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Information Systems Ops. & Maintenance 

 Request Component FTE

 Program Changes 

 • Applied Science & Other Resources -16 

 TOTAL, Program Changes -16 0

JUSTIFICATION OF 2008 PROGRAM CHANGES

The 2008 budget request for Western Oregon Information Systems Operations and 

Maintenance is $2,186,000 and 1 FTE, a net program decrease of -$16,000 and 0 FTE from the 

2007 President’s Budget. 

Streamlining of Applied Sciences and Publishing Services: (-$16,000) The BLM will 

continue examining administrative and centralized services, and is proposing a total reduction of 

$1.0 million for anticipated savings through streamlining library and publishing services. 

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. This program 

develops and deploys basic, cross-cutting datasets and implements hardware and 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). The Information Systems 

Operations and Maintenance program also continues to improve on responsive service to all 

BLM’s offices in Oregon/Washington. This service includes: 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 75 

• Management of IT and telecommunications infrastructure (including desktops, laptops, 

networks, and software applications), and the skills base necessary to support 2500 

employees. Integration of the IT infrastructure to resource specialists and management 

of the Web services for the region; 

• Providing the public with faster, more affordable and flexible information concerning the 

management of Lands and Resources; 

• Ensuring that the systems BLM manages are secure, and the information collected and 

used in the management of Lands and Resources is reliable through a complete 

Certification and Accreditation process approved by the BLM Washington Office and the 

Department of the Interior. 

Long-Term Goal- The long range goal is to make all data used to manage resources readily 

available for decisions on resource management as well as to external customers. Minimizing 

the system support required to maintain spatial data repository is an immediate goal. Exploring 

potential efficiencies with the Forest Service as well as partnerships with the State and other 

Federal agencies is a continuing long range goal. The strategy for the future is centralization 

and consolidation of infrastructure and skills. This will steadily reduce costs, increase reliability 

and standardization, and decrease the risks attributed to skills attrition and security 

weaknesses. Technology advances in hardware, software and telecommunications will allow 

OR/WA BLM to more tightly integrate internally as well as with other agencies. 

Demands, Trends, and Resources - Western Oregon BLM has been able to maintain fairly 

stable accomplishments due primarily to the proactive management of resources, partnering 

with other agencies and reengineering the IT infrastructure to operate more efficiently. The 

trend is toward a more centralized managing of IT and GIS resources, while the demand grows 

for these services. 

Other Funding Sources – OR/WA BLM has several on-going projects with other agencies. 

The Forest Service is sharing funding and positions to more closely align the agencies’ GIS 

programs. The BLM is also sharing funding with the Forest Service and USGS to build a single 

hydrography data set for common use in the northwest. 

2008 Program Performance 

In 2008, several activities will support the mission of the BLM in Western Oregon. These 

include: 

• Completion of the Western Oregon Plan Revision. 

• Continued development of tools to simplify use of geospatial data. 

• Continued support of the National Fire Plan. 

• Continued development of infrastructure to support GIS. 

• Improved data sharing with external parties via the web (eGov, ePlanning). 

• Continued support of a variety of collaboration tools. 

All of these activities depend on an efficient and reliable information infrastructure (hardware, 

software, data, and applications). Three focal areas are: 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 76 

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 customers reliable, accurate, up to date information 

about the lands we manage and make it easily accessible from a central location.

Quality spatial data and the infrastructure to 

support it are key to resource management and 

planning. Following are examples of the data 

maintained or collected 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.

Performance Overview

There are no measurable units for this subactivity, thus there is no performance. 

Use of Cost and Performance Information 

in the O&C Information Systems Program 

In 2005, an analysis was done on the IRM and GIS 

functions in OR/WA. The emphasis was on 

centralization and consolidation of infrastructure and 

skills, with the desired outcome to reduce the costs 

of service provision, increase the reliability and 

standardization of IT components and GIS data, and 

decrease the risks attributed to skills attrition and 

security weaknesses. Implementation of this plan 

continues in 2007, eliminating redundant 

infrastructure, consolidating data and centralizing 

support to the organization. In addition, efforts are 

being made to more closely integrate the GIS 

functions between the BLM and FS in the region. 

These streamlining efforts should align the OR/WA 

BLM program with the Bureau’s Managing for 

Excellence agenda, enabling more seamless 

products and services to support lands and 

resources decisions. These products and services 

support the unified information management goal of 

“collect once, use many times and in many ways.” 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 77 

Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Obligations by program activity 

0002 Western Oregon facilities maintenance 11 11 11 

0004 Western Oregon resource management 97 95 97 

0005 

Western Oregon information and resource 

data system 2 2 2 

1000 Total new obligations 110 108 110 

 Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 2 2 2 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 108 108 110 

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 2 0 0 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 112 110 112 

2395 Total new obligations -110 -108 -110 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 2 2 2 

 New budget authority (gross), detail 

 Discretionary 

4000 Appropriation 110 108 110 

4035 Appropriation permanently reduced -2 0 0 

4300 Appropriation (total discretionary) 108 108 110 

 Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 28 32 32 

7310 Total new obligations 110 108 110 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -104 -108 -109 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -2 0 0 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 32 32 33 

 Outlays (gross), detail 

8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 80 80 81 

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 24 28 28 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 104 108 109 

 Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 108 108 110 

9000 Outlays 104 108 109 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 32 0 0 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Direct obligations 

 Personnel compensation 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 78 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1111 Full-time permanent 48 49 49 

1113 Other than full-time permanent 5 5 5 

1115 Other personnel compensation 2 2 2 

1119 Total personnel compensation 55 56 56 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 15 15 15 

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 5 4 5 

1252 Other services 16 16 16 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 2 2 2 

1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 1 

1257 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 

1260 Supplies and materials 4 3 4 

1310 Equipment 3 3 3 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 1 1 

9999 Total new obligations 110 108 110 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Appropriation (total) [Text] 

4300 Discretionary, regular 108 108 110 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 80 80 81 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 24 28 28 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 28 4 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Appropriation (total) [Text] 

 Discretionary, regular 

4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 37 38 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 71 75 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 0 80 83 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 0 28 28 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 28 4 
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Section VI – Oregon and California Grant Lands Page VI - 79 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

 Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 899 892 873 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) 

Identification code: 

14-1116 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-1116] 0 0 110242 

 
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Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 1 

Appropriation: Range Improvements 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

The 2008 budget proposes the deletion of this appropriation, just as was 

proposed in the 2007 President’s Budget. There is no appropriations 

language. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 2 

Appropriation Language Citations 

Proposed Deletion: The 2008 budget proposes to eliminate the Range Improvements Fund. 

The budget assumes that new grazing regulations published in 2006 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 al., provide that land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of 

Agriculture under the provision of §32 of the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act is transferred 

from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Interior for use, administration, or 

exchange under the applicable provisions of the Taylor Grazing Act.

30 U.S.C. 355, provides that all mineral leasing receipts derived from leases issued under the 

authority of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 shall be paid into the same 

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 3 

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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 4 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

Range 

Improvements 46 10,000 46 0 0 0 -13 0 33 0 -13 0 

Impact of the CR 0 10,000 0 -10,000 

Total 

Appropriation 46 10,000 46 10,000 0 0 -13 -10,000 33 0 -13 0 

 

Public Lands 

Improvement* 39 7,873 39 0 +0 +0 -10 +0 29 0 -10 0 

 

Farm Tenant Act 

Lands 

Improvement* 7 1,527 7 0 +0 +0 -3 +0 4 0 -3 0 

 

Administrative 

Expenses 0 600 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 5 

Activity: Range Improvements 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Public Lands 

Improvement* $ 7,873 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 39 39 0 -10 29 -10

Farm Tenant Act 

Lands Improvement* $ 1,527 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 7 7 0 -3 4 -3

Administrative 

Expenses $ 600 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Activity $ 10,000 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 46 46 0 -13 33 -13

Impact of the CR 

(Non-Add) $ [10,000] -[10,000] 

 FTE 

* Carryover funding from FY 2007 supports proposed FTE usage in 2008. 

 Impact of 2007 Continuing Resolution (+$10,000,000) 

The 2008 budget restores the priorities of the 2007 President’s budget by funding 2007 

programmed fixed costs increases, eliminating unrequested 2006 congressional earmarks, and 

implementing the program enhancement and program reduction initiatives in the 2007 

President’s budget. The President’s 2007 Budget proposed elimination of the Range 

Improvements Fund; however, the fiscal year 2007 Continuing Resolution funds the program at 

the $10,000,000 funding level. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 6 

Activity: Range Improvements 

Subactivity: Public Land 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 7,873 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 39 39 0 -10 29 -10

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Public Land Range Improvements 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes 

• Carryover Funding from 2007 decrease -10

TOTAL, Program Changes 0 -10

Activity: Range Improvements 

Subactivity: Farm Tenant Act (L.U. Land) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 1,527 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 7 7 0 -3 4 -3

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Farm Tenant Act Range Improvements 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes 

• Carryover Funding from 2007 decrease -3

TOTAL, Program Changes 0 -3

Activity: Range Improvements 

Subactivity: Administrative Expense 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

 Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

$(000) 600 0 0 0 0 0

FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 The numbers in this table under the 2007 CR column represent the 2007 President's Budget Request. 

Summary of 2008 Program Changes for Administrative Expense Range Improvement 

 Request Component FTE

Program Changes 

TOTAL, Program Changes 0 0
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 7 

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Land Management program is $0 and 33 FTE, a program 

change of $0 and -13 FTE from the 2007 President's Budget, which called for the elimination of 

the program. 

Range Improvements ($0 /-13 FTE Positions) 

The elimination of the Range Improvements program will move more responsibility for 

construction and maintenance of public land projects to public lands users and public land 

advocacy groups/State agencies as well as other MLR programs. The BLM published new 

grazing regulations in 2006 in which permittees would be sharing title to structural range 

improvements and would therefore be encouraged to take on more of the costs. 

Program Overview 

Program Components - Range Improvements include on-the-ground improvements such as 

vegetation projects, fencing, and wildlife-livestock water developments that have been 

recommended or identified to promote improved rangeland management. Projects are 

prioritized according to needs and potential benefits which would include criteria such as areas 

that are currently not achieving one or more of the rangeland health standards, priority 

watersheds, riparian areas, and integrated weed management programs. 

The budget proposes to eliminate the Rangeland Improvements Fund in 2008. The 

Administration will submit legislation to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to 

direct the 50 percent of grazing fee receipts currently deposited in the Range Improvement fund 

(i.e., the Federal share of such receipts), to be deposited in the General fund of Treasury. 

The BLM issued 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. Those portions of the new grazing regulations 

are currently enjoined by a lawsuit in Idaho and therefore are not currently in effect. This 

Budget Request assumes resolution of this issue prior to 2008. Shared title was allowed prior to 

1995. 

Strategic Plan – 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. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 8 

2008 Program Performance 

The 2007 budget proposed the elimination of the Range Improvements Program. Utilizing funds 

granted under the Continuing Resolution, on the ground work was continued in 2007. In 2008, 

this work may be completed by the grazing permittee or lessee or other cooperating party. 

Expected carryover of funds from the Range Improvements Fund in 2007 to 2008 is between 

$3.0 and $4.0 million. Anticipated carryover of 2007 funds is expected to cover 33 FTE in 2008 

during the completion of several projects initiated in 2006 and 2007. This will carry the 

traditional Range Improvements program through 2008 and essentially sunset the program. 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 9 

RANGE IMPROVEMENTS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change

from 

2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Percent of range 

improvements completed as 

planned (SP) 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

new 

measure 

95% 

95/ 100 

95% 

95/ 100 0% 

Apply Shrub/Grass Vegetation 

Treatments (acres) 11,522 23,200 30,800 68,720 6,728 0 0 0% 

Construct 

Shrub/Grass/PJ/Forest 

Projects (number) 

430 777 576 464 225 0 0 0% 

Maintain 

Shrub/Grass/PJ/Forest 

Projects (number) 

1,160 896 462 360 260 0 0 0% 

Apply Weed Treatments 

(acres) 8,525 11,942 11,851 27,772 3,463 0 0 0% 

Construct 

Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian 

Projects (number of projects) 

28 56 40 41 0 0 0 0% 

Maintain 

Lake/Wetland/Stream/Riparian 

Projects (number of projects) 

252 299 100 252 0 0 0 0% 
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications 

Section VII – Range Improvment Page VII - 10 

Budget Schedules (Current Law)

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Improvements to public lands 8 8 8 

0002 Farm Tenant Act lands 2 2 2 

1000 Total new obligations 10 10 10 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 4 4 4 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 10 10 10 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 14 14 14 

2395 Total new obligations -10 -10 -10 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 4 4 4 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Mandatory 

6000 Appropriation (General Fund) 1 3 3 

6020 Appropriation (special fund) 9 7 7 

6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 10 10 10 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 4 4 4 

7310 Total new obligations 10 10 10 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -10 -10 -10 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 4 4 4 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 7 7 7 

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 3 3 3 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 10 10 10 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 10 10 10 

9000 Outlays 10 10 10 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 4 0 0 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 3 3 3 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 1 2 2 

1252 Other services 2 2 2 

1260 Supplies and materials 3 2 2 

1320 Land and structures 1 1 1 
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9999 Total new obligations 10 10 10 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Indefinite] 

6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 1 3 3 

Appropriation (total) [Special Fund, Indefinite] 

6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 9 7 7 

Appropriation [Indefinite] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 2 2 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 7 5 5 

Appropriation [Indefinite] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 1 1 1 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 2 2 2 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 1 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 2 0 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Indefinite] 

Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 3 3 

Appropriation (total) [Special Fund, Indefinite] 

Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 7 7 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 2 2 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 5 5 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 1 1 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 2 2 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 1 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 2 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 
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1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 46 46 46 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-5132] 0 0 10000 
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Budget Schedules (Policy)

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Improvements to public lands 0 0 -5 

0002 Farm Tenament Act lands 0 0 -1 

1000 Total new obligations 0 0 -6 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2200 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 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Mandatory 

6000 Appropriation (General Fund) 0 0 -1 

6020 Appropriation (special fund) 0 0 -9 

6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 0 0 -10 

Change in obligated balances 

7310 Total new obligations 0 0 -6 

7320 Total outlays (gross) 0 0 7 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 0 0 1 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 0 0 -7 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 0 0 -10 

9000 Outlays 0 0 -7 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 0 0 1 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 0 0 -1 

1252 Other services 0 0 -4 

1260 Supplies and materials 0 0 -1 

9999 Total new obligations 0 0 -6 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Indefinite] 

6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 -1 

Appropriation (total) [Special Fund, Indefinite] 
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6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 -9 

Appropriation [Indefinite] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 -7 

Appropriation [Indefinite] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 0 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-4525 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 0 0 -13 

 
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Appropriation: Services Charges, Deposits, and 

Forfeitures 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

For administrative expenses and other costs related to processing 

application documents and other authorizations for use and disposal of 

public lands and resources, for costs of providing copies of official public 

land documents, for monitoring construction, operation, and 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. 
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AUTHORIZATIONS

The Mineral Leasing 

Act of 1920, as 

amended by the TransAlaska Pipeline Act of 

1973, §101 (30 U.S.C. 

185)

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. 

The Alaska Natural Gas 

Transportation Act of 

1976 (15 U.S.C. 719)

Authorizes the granting of certificates, rights-ofway permits, and leases. 

The National 

Environmental Policy 

Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 

4321, 4331-4335, 4341-

4347)

Requires the preparation of environmental impact 

statements for Federal projects that may have a 

significant effect on the environment. 

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)

Authorizes adoption of wild horses and burros by 

private individuals under cooperative agreements 

with the Government. 

The Public Rangelands 

Improvement Act of 

1978 (43 U.S.C. 1901-

1908)

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 

and Management Act 

of 1976, as amended 

(43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) 

Outlines functions of the BLM Directorate, provides 

for administration of public lands through the BLM, 

provides for management of the public lands on a 

multiple-use basis, and requires land-use planning 

including public involvement and a continuing 

inventory of resources. The Act establishes as 

public policy that, in general, the public lands will 

remain in Federal ownership, and also authorizes: 
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• Management of the use, occupancy, and 

development of the public lands through leases 

and permits; 

• 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. 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

 Service 

Charges, 

Deposits, & 

Forfeitures 131 0 131 0 +0 +0 +143 +0 274 0 143 0 

 Service 

Charges, 

Deposits, & 

Forfeitures 131 25,963 131 24,905 +0 +0 +143 +22,000 274 46,905 143 22,000 

 Offsets -25,963 -24,905 +0 -22,000 -46,905 -22,000 

 Right-Of-Way 

Processing 89 12,840 89 12,150 +0 +0 +13 +1,000 102 13,150 +13 +1,000 

 

Energy & 

Minerals Cost 

Recovery 23 2,082 23 3,760 +0 +0 +130 +21,000 153 24,760 +130 +21,000 

 

Recreation Cost 

Recovery 0 54 0 54 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 54 0 0 

 

Mining Law Cost 

Recovery 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

 Adopt-A-Horse 

Program 0 846 0 703 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 703 0 0 

 

 Repair of 

Damaged Lands 6 6,143 6 4,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 6 4,000 0 0 

 

 Cost 

Recoverable 

Realty Cases 5 765 5 857 +0 +0 +0 +0 5 857 0 0 

 

 Timber Contract 

Expenses 0 92 0 50 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 50 0 0 

 

Commercial Film 

& Photography 

Fees 1 206 1 231 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 231 0 0 

 

 Copy Fee 

Account 7 2,935 7 3,100 +0 +0 +0 +0 7 3,100 0 0 
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Appropriation: Service Charges, Deposits, and 

Forfeitures (Indefinite) 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Right-Of-Way 

Processing $ 12,840 12,150 0 +1,000 13,150 +1,000

 FTE 89 89 0 +13 102 +13

Energy & Minerals 

Cost Recovery $ 2,082 3,760 0 +21,000 24,760 +21,000

 FTE 23 23 0 +130 153 +130

Recreation Cost 

Recovery $ 54 54 0 0 54 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mining Law Cost 

Recovery $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Adopt-A-Horse 

Program $ 846 703 0 0 703 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Repair of Damaged 

Lands $ 6,143 4,000 0 0 4,000 0

 FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

 Cost Recoverable 

Realty Cases $ 765 857 0 0 857 0

 FTE 5 5 0 0 5 0

 Timber Contract 

Expenses $ 92 50 0 0 50 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Commercial Film & 

Photography Fees $ 206 231 0 0 231 0

 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

 Copy Fee Account $ 2,935 3,100 0 0 3,100 0

 FTE 7 7 0 0 7 0

 Total Dollars $ 25,963 24,905 0 +22,000 46,905 +22,000

 FTE 131 131 0 +143 274 +143
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Program Overview 

Subactivity: Rights-Of-Way Processing and Energy and Minerals Cost Recovery – The 

BLM currently recovers its costs of processing documents related to rights-of-way, and energy 

and minerals authorizations. These funds are deposited in the Service Charges, Deposits, and 

Forfeitures account and used by BLM for labor and other expenses of processing these 

documents. 

Rights-Of-Way Processing- ROW processing is funded through a combination of applicant 

deposits made into this indefinite appropriation and a direct appropriation of funds in the 

Management of Lands and Resources appropriation--Lands and Realty Management 

subactivity. 

BLM recovers costs for the processing costs of ROW issued pursuant to the Mineral Leasing 

Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Regulations set fee schedules according 

to the type and size of the project. 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 rights-of-way 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, which cost an average of $600 

each to process in 2004, regulations set out a graduated fee schedule which assesses a flat 

rate depending on the estimated amount of work to process the application. For these projects, 

the BLM recovers 50 percent of the actual costs of each rights-of-way application. BLM 

estimates that it will recover 80 percent of the actual processing 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 general costs that are applicable to more than one project, cannot 

be charged to the individual rights-of-way project. These costs are funded entirely from the 

MLR appropriation. 

An increase of $1.0 million is expected to result from the more effective implementation of cost 

recovery rules for processing rights-of-way. 

The BLM currently maintains more than 89,000 ROW authorizations. The Bureau will continue 

to expedite the granting of ROWs by processing applications, issuing permits, and monitoring 

construction involved with the operation and termination of cost-recoverable ROWs on the 

public land as authorized by the FLPMA and the 1973 amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act. 

Energy and Minerals Cost-Recovery - The BLM issued a final rule effective November 7, 

2005 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 
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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 (also see the 

preamble to the proposed rule at 70 FR 41533 and Solicitor's Opinion M-36987 (December 5, 

1996)). 

The Administration is proposing legislation to repeal 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 fees for processing applications for permits to 

drill. Following adoption of the legislative proposal, the Administration will promulgate a new 

energy cost recovery rulemaking to impose APD processing fees. 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 $21.0 million in 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, energy and mineral cost recovery revenues will be expended by 

the BLM for labor and other costs to process these leases and permits. 

Subactivity: Recreation Cost Recovery - Cost recovery charges are associated with 

recreation activities or events and are levied to compensate the Government for the costs of 

authorizing and administering the recreation-related use. This subactivity covers revenues and 

expenditures associated with any Special Recreation Permit that has been determined to be 

cost recoverable by BLM personnel as outlined in 43 CFR 2930-1 Permits for Recreation on 

Public Lands and H-2930-1, Recreation Permit Administration Handbook. Primary work in this 

program involves processing the application and administering the permit, which includes 

environmental analysis and monitoring. 

Subactivity: Adopt-a-Horse Program - The BLM conducts adoptions throughout the year for 

wild horses and burros on public lands. In 2008, the BLM anticipates making 5,400 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.
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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 for which the BLM recovers costs from applicants under current regulations 

include: 

• Conveyance of Federally Owned Mineral Interests – The BLM collects costs from 

applicants to cover administrative costs, including the costs of conducting an exploratory 

program to determine the type and amount of mineral deposits, establishing the fair market 

value of the mineral interests to be conveyed, and preparing conveyance documents. 

• Recordable Disclaimers of Interest – The BLM collects costs from applicants to cover 

administrative costs, including the costs to determine if the U.S. has an interest in the 

property or boundary definitions, as well as preparing the riparian specialist’s report or 

preparing and issuing the document of disclaimer.

• Leases, Permits, and Easements – The BLM collects costs from applicants to cover 

administrative costs, including the cost of processing applications, monitoring construction, 

operating and maintaining authorized facilities, and monitoring rehabilitation and restoration 

of the land. 

Applicants may deposit money in an approved account for the BLM’s use in completing specific 

realty work. These dollars become immediately available to the BLM without further 

appropriation.

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 

directly. The BLM uses these funds as required by the contract. This involves performing timber 

slash disposal and reforestation.

Subactivity: Commercial Film and Photography - A permit is required for all commercial 

filming activities on public lands. Commercial filming is defined as the use of motion picture, 

video taping, sound recording, or other moving image or audio recording equipment on public 

lands that involves the advertisement of a product or service, the creation of a product for sale, 

or the use of actors, models, sets, or props, but not including activities associated with 

broadcasts for new programs. Creation of a product for sale includes a film, videotape, 

television broadcast, or documentary of participants in commercial sporting or recreation event 

created for the purpose of generating income. These fees are exclusive of cost recovery fees 

for processing the permits which are collected under leases, permits, and easements. 

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 

documents (maps, plats, field notes, copies of use authorizations, reservations of easements 

and ROW, serial register pages, and master title plats). This fee covers the cost of research, 

staff time, and printing. 
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Budget Schedules (Current Law)

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) (Million $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) 

0100 Balance, start of year 0 0 0 

0199 Balance, start of year 0 0 0 

Receipts 

0220 

Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures, 

BLM 26 25 26 

0221 

Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures, 

BLM - legislative proposal not subject to 

PAYGO 0 0 21 

0299 Total receipts and collections 26 25 47 

0400 Total: Balances and collections 26 25 47 

Appropriations 

0500 Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures -26 -25 -26 

0501 

Service charges, deposits, and forfeitures - 

legislative proposal not subject to PAYGO 0 0 -21 

0599 Total appropriations -26 -25 -47 

0799 Balance, end of year 0 0 0 

Program and Financing (P) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Right-of-way processing 10 13 14 

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 2 2 2 

1000 Total new obligations 19 25 26 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 18 25 25 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 26 25 26 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 44 50 51 

2395 Total new obligations -19 -25 -26 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 25 25 25 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Discretionary 

4020 Appropriation (special fund) 26 25 26 
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Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 3 4 6 

7310 Total new obligations 19 25 26 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -18 -23 -26 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 4 6 6 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8690 Outlays from new discretionary authority 13 13 13 

8693 Outlays from discretionary balances 5 10 13 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 18 23 26 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 26 25 26 

9000 Outlays 18 23 26 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 3 0 0 

9602 2006 CR adjusted balances, SOY 0 6 0 

9604 2006 CR adjusted balances, EOY 0 0 0 

Object Classification (O) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 8 8 9 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 3 3 3 

1220 Transportation of things 1 1 1 

1252 Other services 2 6 6 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 3 4 4 

1260 Supplies and materials 2 3 3 

9999 Total new obligations 19 25 26 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

4300 Discretionary, regular 26 25 26 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 13 13 13 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 5 10 13 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 10 0 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

Discretionary, regular 
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4300 Baseline Non-Pay 0 14 14 

4300 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 11 12 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Discretionary, regular 0 13 13 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Discretionary, regular 0 10 13 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Discretionary, regular 0 10 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 131 131 144 

Appropriations Requests in Thousands of Dollars (T) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-5017] 0 0 25905 
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Budget Schedules (Policy)

ProgramandFinancing(P) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-2 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligationsbyprogramactivity 

0006 Energyandmineralscostrecovery 0 0 21

1000 Totalnewobligations 0 0 21

Budgetaryresourcesavailableforobligation 

2200 Newbudgetauthority(gross) 0 0 21

2395 Totalnewobligations 0 0 -21

2440 Unobligatedbalancecarriedforward,endofyear 0 0 0

Newbudgetauthority(gross),detail 

Discretionary 

4020 Appropriation(specialfund) 0 0 21

Changeinobligatedbalances 

7310 Totalnewobligations 0 0 21

7320 Totaloutlays(gross) 0 0 -11

7440 Obligatedbalance,endofyear 0 0 10

Outlays(gross),detail 

8690 Outlaysfromnewdiscretionaryauthority 0 0 11

Netbudgetauthorityandoutlays 

8900 Budgetauthority 0 0 21

9000 Outlays 0 0 11

9502 Unpaidobligation,endofyear 0 0 1

ObjectClassification(O) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-2 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Directobligations 

Personnelcompensation 

1111 Full-timepermanent 0 0 8

1121 Civilianpersonnelbenefits 0 0 3

1252 Otherservices 0 0 10

9999 Totalnewobligations 0 0 21

BA,Limitations,andOutlays-Policy(A) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-2 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation(total)[Text] 

4300 Discretionary,regular 0 0 21

Outlaysfromnewauthority[Text] 

9111 Discretionary,regular 0 0 11

Outlaysfrombalances[Text] 

9121 Discretionary,regular 0 0 0

Memo:OutlaysfrmendofPYbalances[Text] 
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BA,Limitations,andOutlays-Policy(A) (Millions $) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-2 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

9122 Discretionary,regular 0 0 0

BA,Limitations,andOutlays-Baseline(S) 

Outlaysfromnewauthority[Text] 

9111 Discretionary,regular 0 0 0

Outlaysfrombalances[Text] 

9121 Discretionary,regular 0 0 0

EmploymentSummary(Q) 

Identification code: 

14-5017-2 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilianfull-timeequivalentemployment 0 0 130
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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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Authorizations 

65 Stat. 252 The State of Oklahoma is paid 37 1⁄2 percent of the Red River oil and 

gas royalties in lieu of State and local taxes on Kiowa, Comanche, 

and Apache Tribal lands, to be used for construction and 

maintenance of public roads and support of public schools. (65 

Stat. 252). 

30 U.S.C. 191, 286; 95 Stat. 

12051 

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. 

1952 Interior and Related 

Agencies Appropriations 

Act (65 Stat. 252) 

States are paid 5 percent of the net proceeds (4 percent of gross 

proceeds) from the sale of public land and public land products. 

Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 

(43 U.S.C. 315 b, i and m) 

States are paid 121⁄2 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. 

94 Stat. 1964 (42 U.S.C. 

6508) 

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. 

7 U.S.C. 1012, the 

Bankhead Jones Farm 

Tenant Act of 1937, and 

Executive Orders 107878 

and 10890 

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 

The Burton-Santini Act of 

1980 (P.L. 96-586) and P.L. 

105-263 

Authorizes and directs the sale of up to 700 acres per year of certain 

lands in Clark County, Nevada, and the acquisition of 

environmentally sensitive lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin, with 85 

percent of the proceeds. The remaining 15 percent of proceeds 

from sales are distributed to Nevada and Clark county. 
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Southern Nevada Public 

Land Management Act, 

P.L. 105-263, as amended 

by P.L. 107-282. 

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. 

The Alaska Native Claims 

Settlement Act of 1971 as 

amended by Public Law 

94-204 of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 

1611) 

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.'' 

The Alaska National 

Interest Lands 

Conservation Act of 1980 

(43 U.S.C. 1611) 

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. 

The Alaska Railroad 

Transfer Act of 1982 (43 

U.S.C. 1611) 

Expands the account by allowing CIRI to bid on properties anywhere 

in the U.S. 

The 1988 Department of 

Defense Appropriations 

Act (101 Stat. 1329- 318) 

Authorizes CIRI to bid at any public sale of property by any agent of 

the U.S., including the Department of the Defense. 

The 1990 Department of 

Defense Appropriation Act 

(16 U.S.C 396f) 

Appropriated monies to be placed into the CIRI Property Account in 

the U.S. Treasury as permanent budget authority. 

P.L. 102-172 Authorizes land exchanges with Calista Corporation, a Native 

corporation authorized under the laws of the State of Alaska 

Alaska Land Status 

Technical Corrections Act 

of 1992 (P.L. 102-415) 

Authorizes payments to the Haida and Gold Creek Corporations to 

reimburse them for claims in earlier land settlements. 
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The Secure Rural Schools 

and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000 

(P.L. 106-393) 

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. 

Clark County 

Conservation of Public 

Land and Natural 

Resources Act of 2002 

(P.L. 107-282) as amended 

by P.L. 108-447 

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. 

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-mile OHV trail and resolves 

other public lands issues. 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Appropriation Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

 FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

Miscellaneous 

Permanent 

Payment 

Appropriations 18 247,905 20 143,056 +0 +0 +0 -89,987 20 53,069 0 -89,987 

 

O&C Grant 

Lands Payments 

to Counties 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +16,450 0 16,450 0 +16,450 

 

Coos Bay Wagon 

Road Grant 

Lands Payments 

to Counties 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +1,275 0 1,275 0 +1,275 

 

Royalty 

Payments to 

State of 

Oklahoma 0 8 0 40 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 40 0 0 

 

Payments to 

States from 

Proceeds of 

Sales 0 1,251 0 1,396 +0 +0 +0 +1,492 0 2,888 0 +1,492 

 

Payments to 

States from 

Grazing Fees, 

etc. on Public 

Lands outside 

Grazing Districts 0 1,080 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 1,466 0 1,563 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 1,563 0 0 

 

Payments to 

States from 

Grazing Fees, 

etc. on Public 

Lands within 

Grazing Districts, 

misc. 0 34 0 30 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 30 0 0 

 

Payments to 

Counties, 

National 

GrassLands 

(Farm Tenant 

Lands) 0 837 0 907 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 907 0 0 

 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Appropriation Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

 FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

Payments to 

Nevada from 

Receipts on Land 

Sales (includes 

15%) 0 117,810 0 7,935 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 7,935 0 0 

 

Native Alaskan 

Groups' Property 0 5,000 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +4,401 0 4,401 0 +4,401 

 

Alaska, National 

Petroleum 

Reserve 0 4,473 0 13,000 +0 +0 +0 +3,500 0 16,500 0 +3,500 

 

Geothermal 

Rents, Bonuses, 

& Royalties, 

Payments to 

Counties 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

Secure Rural 

Schools, P.L. 

106-393 18 115,946 20 117,105 +0 +0 +0 -117,105 20 0 0 -117,105 

Payments to 

O&C Counties, 

Title I/III 0 106,123 0 107,136 +0 +0 +0 -107,136 0 0 0 -107,136 

 

Payments to 

Coos Bay Wagon 

Road Counties, 

Title I/III 0 955 0 1,013 +0 +0 +0 -1,013 0 0 0 -1,013 

 

Payments to 

O&C and Coos 

Bay Wagon Road 

Counties, Title II 0 8,868 0 8,956 +0 +0 +0 -8,956 0 0 0 -8,956 

 
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Appropriations 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Oregon & California 

Grant Lands 

payments to 

counties $ 0 0 0 +16,450 16,450 +16,450

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Coos Bay Wagon 

Road Grant Lands 

payments to 

counties $ 0 0 0 +1,275 1,275 +1,275

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Royalty Payments to 

State of Oklahoma $ 8 40 0 0 40 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Payments to States 

from Proceeds of 

Sales $ 1,251 1,396 0 +1,492 2,888 +1,492

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Payments to States 

from Grazing Fees, 

etc. on Public Lands 

outside Grazing 

Districts $ 1,080 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 $ 1,466 1,563 0 0 1,563 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Payments to States 

from Grazing Fees, 

etc. on Public Lands 

within Grazing 

Districts, misc. $ 34 30 0 0 30 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

Payments to 

Counties, National 

Grass Lands (Farm 

Tenant Lands) $ 837 907 0 0 907 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Payments to 

Nevada from 

Receipts on Land 

Sales (includes 

15%) $ 117,810 7,935 0 0 7,935 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Native Alaskan 

Groups' Property $ 5,000 0 0 +4,401 4,401 +4,401

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Alaska, National 

Petroleum Reserve $ 4,473 13,000 0 +3,500 16,500 +3,500

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Geothermal Rents, 

Bonuses, & 

Royalties, Payments 

to Counties $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Secure Rural 

Schools $ 115,946 117,105 0 -117,105 0 -117,105

 FTE 18 20 0 0 20 0

Total Dollars $ 247,905 143,056 0 -89,987 53,069 -89,987

 FTE 18 20 0 0 20 0

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 2007 and 2008 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. 

Payments to Oregon and California and Coos Bay Wagon Road counties - Absent 

reauthorization, the final payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-
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determination Act, P.L. 106-393, will be made in 2007. Payments by DOI in 2008 will be made 

under two statutes enacted in 1937 and 1939, 50 Stat. 874 and 53 Stat. 753. Payments to 17 

Oregon counties under the 1937 statute will be 50% of revenues from O&C grant lands. 

Payments under the 1939 statute are for lost tax revenue in two Oregon counties and are 

estimated to be 25% of all revenues from Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. The 

Administration has proposed a temporary extension of supplemental Secure Rural Schools Act 

payments, to be phased out over four years. These payments would be funded from select 

Forest Service land sales and managed by the Forest Service. 

Royalty payments to Oklahoma - BLM collects these royalties and pays the State of 

Oklahoma 371⁄2 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 2006 

was $8,000, and $40,000 is the estimated payment for 2007 and 2008. 

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 

payments are used by states either for educational purposes or for the construction and 

improvement of public roads. 

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. 315i, 315m). These funds are to be expended by the State for the 

benefit of the counties in which the lands are located. The States will continue to receive 

receipts from public lands outside organized grazing districts. BLM makes these payments 

annually. The actual and estimate payment for 2006, 2007, and 2008 is $1,080,000 in all three 

years. 

Payments to States from Grazing Receipts, etc., on Public Lands within Grazing Districts 

- The States are paid 121⁄2 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 2006, 2007, and 2008 are: $1,466,000, $1,563,000, and $1,563,000. 
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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 2006, 

2007, and 2008 are: $34,000, $30,000, and $30,000. 

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 California and Nevada. Annual revenues are 

distributed to the State of Nevada (five percent) and the county in which the land is located (ten 

percent). 

The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, 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 amended the Southern Nevada Lands Act to increase the boundary area in which 

the BLM can sell lands. It also approved 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 2006 of 

$117,810,000. Estimated payments to the State of Nevada and to the Water Authority for 2007 

and 2008 are expected to be $7,935,000 based on the estimates of collections from planned 

land sales in 2007 and 2008. Sales values for these lands in Clark County have stabilized. The 

BLM estimates that it will collect $52,000,000 each year in 2007 and 2008 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 
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will be, warranted into an account established within the Department of the Treasury. Funds are 

appropriated from the General Fund of the Treasury. Amounts listed are not payments but the 

cash valuation warranted into the Treasury accounts. Funds were appropriated by the 

Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1990 and the Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, 

Public Law 102-172 for the Calista Corporation and by Public Law 102-415 for the Haida 

Corporation and the Gold Creek Susitna Association, Incorporated, for the acquisition by those 

groups of Federal real properties to fulfill claims originally settled in 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, who wanted land that 

could be developed for the economic benefit of Alaska Natives as well as for home lands 

where Native peoples have historically lived, hunted, and fished. 

 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 2007 and 2008. 

• Calista - Section 8126 of P.L. 102-172, dated November 26, 1991, authorized the Secretary 

of the Interior to exchange excess government properties for lands, and interests in lands, of 

equal value identified in a document entitled “The Calista Conveyance and Relinquishment 

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 
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conveyed by the Calista Corporation in exchange for monetary credits to Federal properties. 

This amount is to be paid over an eight-year period; the first payment of $5,000,000 was 

made in 2000. Pursuant to that Act, $4,999,860 was paid each year from 2003 through 

2007. 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 2006, and none is anticipated in 2007 and 2008. 

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 to Alaska are to be used for planning, 

constructing, maintaining, and operating essential public facilities, and for other necessary 

provisions of public service. The actual and estimated NPRA payments to Alaska are 

$4,473,000 in 2006, $13,000,000 in 2007, and $16,500,000 in 2008. 

Geothermal Rents, Bonus, and Royalty Payments to Counties – Section 224 of the 2005 

Energy Policy Act, P.L. 109-58, amended Section 20 of the Geothermal Steam Act to provide 

for the payment of 25 percent of geothermal bonuses, rents, and royalties to the counties in 

which the leases are located. The payments are made by the Minerals Management Service 

and are not shown in the BLM Justifications. The 2008 Budget proposes the repeal of Section 

224 of the Energy Policy Act including the payments to counties. 

Secure Rural Schools 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 $1,012,520 made in 

October 2007 for fiscal year 2006 included $482,000 from 

the General Fund. 

Payments to Counties 

 Under P.L. 106-393 (Million $) 

Fiscal 

Year 

O&C 

Land 

CBWR 

Lands 

Total 

Payme

nts 

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 

2008 $16.5 $1.3 $17.8 
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Payments to Oregon and California Grant Lands Counties – Under Secure Rural Schools 

and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-393), the annual payments to the 18 

O&C counties are derived from any revenues, fees, penalties, or miscellaneous receipts 

(exclusive of deposits to any relevant trust fund, or permanent operating funds such as the 

Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration or the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery funds) received 

by the Federal government from activities by the BLM on O&C lands, and to the extent of any 

shortfall, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. 

The Secure Rural Schools Act, P.L. 106-393, provides that for 2001-2006, each payment to 

eligible counties will be an amount equal to the average of the three highest payments made 

during fiscal years 1986-1999. For each payment made by the BLM under the law, the full 

payment amount will be adjusted for inflation. Under the Act, the BLM works collaboratively with 

the five western Oregon Resource Advisory Committees, which have reviewed over 1,024 

projects and recommended 591 restoration projects for implementation, worth approximately 

$42.8 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 payment under this law for 2006, the last payment under P.L. 106-393, 

was made in the first month of fiscal year 2007. Payments in 2008 will be made under two 

statutes enacted in 1937 and 1939, 50 Stat. 874 and 53 Stat. 753. Payments to 17 Oregon 

counties under the 1937 statute will be 50% of all revenues from O&C grant lands. Payments 

under the 1939 statute are for lost tax revenue in two Oregon counties and are estimated to be 

25% of all revenues from Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands. 

The Budget Request includes a legislative proposal that provides $400 million above the current 

baseline for a four-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. 
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2006 PAYMENTS OF BLM RECEIPTS* TO STATES AND COUNTIES ($000) 

Mineral 

Leasing 

Act 

Outside 

Grazing 

Districts 

Inside 

Grazing 

Districts 

 Proceeds 

of Sales Other 

 Total 

Payments 

 Alaska 13 0 0 9 4,473 a/ 4,495 

 Arizona 61 106 70 100 0 407

 California 70 55 20 120 0 284

 Colorado 215 37 96 27 0 472

 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Idaho 19 28 196 31 0 470

 Louisiana 0 0 0 1 0 1

 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Montana 37 115 152 30 826 b/ 1,313 

 Nebraska 0 1 0 0 0 1

 Nevada 68 8 261 651 118,075 c/ 119,322 

 New Mexico 772 176 223 150 11 b/ 1,556 

 North Dakota 2 9 0 0 0 12

 Oklahoma 0 0 0 0 8 d/ 8

 Oregon 5 28 150 39 115,946 e/ 116,318 

 South Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 0

 South Dakota 1 87 0 1 0 89

 Texas 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Utah 122 0 142 23 0 430

 Washington 0 26 0 2 0 28

 Wyoming 737 404 190 66 0 1,586 

Total States $2,122 $1,080 $1,500 $1,251 $239,339 $245,292 

a/ National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska lands. 

b/ LU lands under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1012).

c/ Land sales under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act resulted in direct payments 

at the time of sale totaling $116,891,174. Calendar year payments to Clark County, Nevada and the 

State of Nevada under the Santini-Burton Act totaled $1,183,530. 

d/ Oklahoma royalties. 

e/ The timing of the payments for Oregon and California (O&C) grant lands and Coos Bay Wagon 

Road (CBWR) grant land counties was changed from "on or before September 30" to "as soon as 

practicable after the end of the fiscal year," according to Public Law 106-393, October 30, 2000. This 

change was effective for the Fiscal Year 2001 payments, which were made in Fiscal Year 2002. For 

Fiscal Year 2006, a total of $8,868,202 of the $115,945,695 is money that was returned to BLM for 

Title II projects.
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Budget Schedules

SPECIAL AND TRUST FUND RECEIPTS (N) (MILLION $

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

0100 Balance, start of year 176 185 185 

0199 Balance, start of year 176 185 185 

Receipts 

0220 

Receipts from grazing, etc., public lands 

outside grazing districts 3 2 2 

0221 

Receipts from grazing, etc., public lands within 

grazing districts 2 2 2 

0222 

Receipts from oil and gas leases, National 

Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, Interior 4 13 17 

0223 

Receipts from Sale of Public Lands in 

Nevada, BLM 1 0 0 

0224 

Receipts from Nevada land sales, State and 

County share, BLM 119 9 11 

0225 Sale of public lands and materials 5 0 0 

0226 Oregon and California land-grant fund 2 0 0 

0227 Deposits, Oregon and California grant lands 11 12 16 

0228 

Funds reserved, Coos Bay wagon road grant 

lands 0 1 1 

0299 Total receipts and collections 147 39 49 

0400 Total: Balances and collections 323 224 234 

Appropriations 

0500 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -1 -1 0 

0501 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -10 -12 0 

0502 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -1 -1 -2 

0503 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -1 -1 -1 

0504 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -1 -2 -2 

0505 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -118 -8 -8 

0506 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -5 -13 -17 

0507 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts -1 -1 -1 

0508 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts 0 0 -17 

0509 Miscellaneous permanent payment accounts 0 0 -1 

0599 Total appropriations -138 -39 -49 

0799 Balance, end of year 185 185 185 

PROGRAM AND FINANCING (P) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Payments to O&C Counties, Title I/III 106 107 0 

0002 

Payments to Coos Bay Wagon Road 

Counties, Title I/III 1 1 0 

0003 Payment to O&C and CBWR Counties, Title II 8 9 0 
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PROGRAM AND FINANCING (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

0004 

From grazing fees, etc., public lands outside 

grazing districts 1 1 1 

0005 

From grazing fees, etc., public lands within 

grazing districts 1 2 2 

0006 

Payments to State and County from Nevada 

Land sales (15%) 119 8 8 

0007 Proceeds from sales 1 1 3 

0008 Native Alaskan groups' property 5 0 4 

0009 

Payments to counties from national 

grasslands 1 1 1 

0010 Naval Petroleum Reserve- Alaska Share 4 13 17 

0011 50/50 Payments to O&C Counties 0 0 16 

0012 75/25 Payments to CBWR Counties 0 0 1 

1000 Total new obligations 247 143 53 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 6 7 7 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 248 143 53 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 254 150 60 

2395 Total new obligations -247 -143 -53 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 7 7 7 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Mandatory 

6000 Payments to Native Corporations 5 0 4 

6000 SRS O&C Payments from GF- Title I/III 96 95 0 

6000 SRS Payments from GF-Title II 9 9 0 

6020 SRS CBWR Payments from GF- Title I/III 1 1 0 

6020 

SRS O&C Payments from GF- Title I/III from 

receipts 10 12 0 

6020 Proceeds of sales-payments to states 1 1 2 

6020 

Payments from grazing fees outside grazing 

districts 1 1 1 

6020 

Payments from grazing fees within grazing 

districts 1 2 2 

6020 Payments from Nevada land sales 118 8 8 

6020 

Alaska share of NPRA mineral leasing 

receipts 5 13 17 

6020 

Payments to Counties, National Grasslands, 

BLM 1 1 1 

6020 50/50 Payments to O&C Counties 0 0 17 

6020 72/25 Payments to CBWR Counties 0 0 1 

6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 248 143 53 
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PROGRAM AND FINANCING (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 5 5 -1 

7310 Total new obligations 247 143 53 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -247 -149 -58 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 5 -1 -6 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 231 136 51 

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 16 13 7 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 247 149 58 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 248 143 53 

9000 Outlays 247 149 58 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 6 0 0 

OBJECT CLASSIFICATION (O) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 1 1 1 

1252 Other services 4 7 7 

1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 0 1 1 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 242 134 44 

9999 Total new obligations 247 143 53 

BA, LIMITATIONS, AND OUTLAYS - POLICY (A) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 139 40 49 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 109 103 4 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 127 38 47 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 104 98 4 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 11 8 2 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 5 5 5 

Memo: Outlays from end of PY balances 

[Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 8 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 
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BA, LIMITATIONS, AND OUTLAYS - POLICY (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 5 0 

BA, LIMITATIONS, AND OUTLAYS - BASELINE (S) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 40 49 

Appropriation (total) [Text] 

Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 103 4 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 38 47 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 98 4 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 8 2 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 5 5 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 8 0 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 5 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-9921-0-2-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 18 20 20 
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Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund 

(revolving fund, special account) 

In addition to the purposes authorized in Public Law 102-381, funds made 

available in the Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund can be 

used for the purpose of planning, preparing, implementing and monitoring 

salvage timber sales and forest ecosystem health and recovery activities, 

such as release from competing vegetation and density control 

treatments. The Federal share of receipts (defined as the portion of 

salvage timber receipts not paid to the counties under 43 U.S.C. 1181f 

and 43 U.S.C. 1181f-1 et seq., and Public Law 106-393) derived from 

treatments funded by this account shall be deposited into the Forest 

Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund.
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AUTHORIZATIONS

The 1985 Interior and 

Related Agencies, 

Appropriations Act (P.L. 

98-473), Section 320 

Established a permanent account in each bureau for the operation 

and maintenance of quarters, starting with 1985 and each fiscal 

year thereafter. 

75th Congress, 1st 

Session – Ch. 876 – 

August 28, 1937, 50 Stat. 

874 

An Act Relating to the revested Oregon and California Railroad and 

reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands situated in the 

State of Oregon provides that seventeen counties in western 

Oregon be paid fifty percent of the revenues from Oregon and 

California grant lands. 

76th Congress, 1st 

Session – Ch. 142-144 – 

May 24, 1939, 53 Stat. 753 

An Act Relating to the disposition of funds derived from the Coos 

Bay Wagon Road grant lands provides that Coos and Douglas 

counties in western Oregon be paid for lost tax revenue. 

The Omnibus Budget 

Reconciliation Act of 1993

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 1993 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act

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. 

The 1996 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act

Expanded authority to develop recreation fee pilot projects to foster 

innovative and cost effective methods of collecting recreation use 

fees. 

The 1997 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act

Changed the base year from 1995 to 1994 for calculating the 

recreational fee demonstration receipts that could be retained and 

spent by the BLM. 

The 1998 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act

Dropped the base year for calculating the recreational fee 

demonstration receipts that could be retained and spent by the 

BLM. 

The 1999 Interior and 

Related Agencies 

Appropriations Act

Extended the recreational fee demonstration program through 2003. 

Section 502(c) of the 

Federal Land Policy and 

Management Act of 1976 

(43 U.S.C. 1762(c))

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. 
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Act of October 30, 1998 

(P.L. 105-321)

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. 

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% 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. 

Lincoln County Land 

Sales (P.L. 106-298) 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. 

White River Oil Shale 

Mine, Utah Property Sale 

Provisions, The 2001 

Interior and Related 

Agencies Appropriations 

Act (P.L. 106-291) 

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 (P.L. 106-248)

The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act provides that the 

Administration will conduct sales of lands that have been classified 

as suitable for disposal under current resource management plans. 

This law provides that receipts from such sales may be used to 

acquire non-Federal lands with significant resource values that fall 

within the boundaries of areas now managed by the Department . 

Southern Nevada Public 

Land Management Act 

(P.L. 105-263). 

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. 

Federal Lands Recreation 

Enhancement Act (Title 

VIII of P.L. 108-447) 

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 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. 
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Energy Policy Act of 2005 

(P.L. 109-58, Sections 224 

and 234, Section 365, 

Section 332, and Section 

349) 

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. 

P.L. 109-432, Tax Relief 

and Health Care Act of 

2006, White Pine County 

Conservation, Recreation, 

and Development 

Authorizes the sale of land in White Pine County, Nevada, payment 

of 5 percent to the State of Nevada, 10 percent to the county, and 

authorizes expenditure of the remainder for various purposes 

described in the Act. 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount* FTE Amount 

 

 Permanent 

Operating Funds 349 868,642 408 199,232 +0 +0 

-

103 -54,253 305 144,979 

-

103 -54,253 

 

 

 Operations & 

Maintenance of 

Quarters 1 421 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 15,404 113 15,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 113 15,000 0 0 

 

 Forest 

Ecosystem Health 

& Recovery 66 6,795 72 7,227 +0 +0 +0 -2,990 72 4,237 0 -2,990 

 

 Timber Sale 

Pipeline 

Restoration 40 12,339 34 12,695 +0 +0 +27 -7,711 61 4,984 +27 -7,711 

 

Expenses, Road 

Maintenance 

Deposits 6 2,246 6 3,500 +0 +0 +0 +0 6 3,500 0 0 

 

Southern Nevada 

Public Land Sales 38 665,860 35 44,200 +0 +0 +0 +0 35 44,200 0 0 

 

 Southern Nevada 

Earnings on 

Investments 0 67,999 0 67,936 +0 +0 +0 -16,330 0 51,606 0 -16,330 

 

 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 1 0 1 765 +0 +0 +0 +0 1 765 0 0 

 

 Interest, Lincoln 

County Land 

Sales, P.L. 106-

298, 114 Stat. 

1047 0 1,056 0 2,133 +0 +0 +0 -483 0 1,650 0 -483 

 

Stewardship 

Contract, Excess 

Receipts 0 31 0 100 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 100 0 0 
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Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount* FTE Amount 

 

 Federal Land 

Disposal Account, 

P.L. 106-248 6 58,223 6 11,520 +0 +0 +0 +6,480 6 18,000 0 +6,480 

 

NPR-2 Lease 

Revenue Account 4 500 6 2,105 +0 +0 +0 -1,551 6 554 0 -1,551 

 

Geothermal 

Lease & Use 

Authorization 

Fund 4 3,523 4 3,438 +0 +0 +0 -3,438 4 0 0 -3,438 

 

Oil & Gas Permit 

Processing 

Improvement 

Fund 70 27,945 130 28,230 +0 +0 

-

130 -28,230 0 0 

-

130 -28,230 

 

 Naval Oil Shale 0 6,300 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 

 

 
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Appropriation: Permanent Operating Funds 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Operations & 

Maintenance of 

Quarters $ 421 383 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 $ 15,404 15,000 0 0 15,000 0

 FTE 113 113 0 0 113 0

 Forest Ecosystem 

Health & Recovery $ 6,795 7,227 0 -2,990 4,237 -2,990

 FTE 66 72 0 0 72 0

 Timber Sale 

Pipeline Restoration $ 12,339 12,695 0 -7,711 4,984 -7,711

 FTE 40 34 0 +27 61 +27

Expenses, Road 

Maintenance 

Deposits $ 2,246 3,500 0 0 3,500 0

 FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

Southern Nevada 

Public Land Sales $ 665,860 44,200 0 0 44,200 0

 FTE 38 35 0 0 35 0

 Southern Nevada 

Earnings on 

Investments $ 67,999 67,936 0 -16,330 51,606 -16,330

 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
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Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Lincoln County 

Land Sales, P.L. 

106-298, 114 Stat. 

1047 $ 0 765 0 0 765 0

 FTE 1 1 0 0 1 0

 Interest, Lincoln 

County Land Sales, 

P.L. 106-298, 114 

Stat. 1047 $ 1,056 2,133 0 -483 1,650 -483

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stewardship 

Contract, Excess 

Receipts $ 31 100 0 0 100 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Federal Land 

Disposal Account, 

P.L. 106-248 $ 58,223 11,520 0 +6,480 18,000 +6,480

 FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

NPR-2 Lease 

Revenue Account $ 500 2,105 0 -1,551 554 -1,551

 FTE 4 6 0 0 6 0

Geothermal Lease & 

Use Authorization 

Fund $ 3,523 3,438 0 -3,438 0 -3,438

 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Oil & Gas Permit 

Processing 

Improvement Fund $ 27,945 28,230 0 -28,230 0 -28,230

 FTE 70 130 0 -130 0 -130

 Naval Oil Shale $ 6,300 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Total Dollars $ 868,642 199,232 0 -54,253 144,979 -54,253

 FTE 349 408 0 -103 305 -103
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Program Overview 

The following activities account for certain receipts received from the sale, lease, or use of 

public lands or resources. They are available for use by BLM for the purposes specified in 

permanent laws and do not require annual appropriation action by Congress. Amounts shown 

for 2007 and 2008 are estimates based on anticipated collections. Projected collection amounts 

consider such factors as market and economic indicators, expected public or industry demand 

levels for services or sales products, fee or collection schedules or structures, and certain 

legislative proposals expected to be enacted into law. 

Activity: Operations & Maintenance of Quarters -This account is used to maintain and repair 

all BLM employee-occupied quarters from which quarters rental charges are collected. 

Agencies are required to collect quarter rentals from employees who occupy Governmentowned 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. 

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 Department of the Interior and the BLM began implementation 

of this authority during fiscal year 2006. 

Recreation projects operating under the former Recreational Fee Demonstration program have 

varying fees structures 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 $15.4 million in 2006. 

Estimated collections for 2007 and 2008 are $15 million during each year. 

The following table provides the actual collections for 2006 and the estimated revenues 

projected for 2007 and 2008 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. 
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RECREATION FEE PROJECTS

2006 2007 2008 

Actual Estimated Budget 

Bureau of Land Management 

 Recreation Fee Revenues 15,404 14,200 14,200

 America the Beautiful pass 0 800 800

 Unobligated Balance Brought Forward & Recoveries 8,443 10,508 9,908

 Funds Obligated 13,339 14,800 14,800

 Unobligated Balance 10,508 9,908 9,308

 Total Expenditures (outlays) 12,933 11,922 11,922

Obligations by Type of Project 

 Interp., 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 1,500

 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 Mgmt. Agreement & Reservation Services 1,547 900 900

 Pass Administration and Overhead 

 Administration, Overhead, Indirect Costs < = 15% 

 Total Obligations 13,339 14,800 14,800

 Total Expenditures (outlays) 12,933 11,922 11,922

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.

BLM’s Annual Maintenance program maintains assets on recreation fee sites. In fiscal year 

2006, BLM maintained 93 percent of buildings and 88 percent of non-building assets in good to 
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fair conditions. An estimated $30 million was used for annual maintenance and operations at 

recreation sites. 

Projects that have been completed or started are quite varied in nature, and include the 

following accomplishments: 

Repair and Maintenance - Recreation fee revenues have been used for maintaining existing 

facilities; repairing roofs; paving and grading roads and bridges; 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. 

Activity: Forest Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund - Funds in this account are derived 

from the Federal share (defined as the portion of receipts not paid to the counties under 43 

U.S.C. 1181f and 43 U.S.C. 1181-1 et seq., and P.L. 106-393) of receipts from all BLM timber 

salvage sales and all BLM forest health restoration treatments funded by this account. BLM 

projects occur on Oregon and California Grant Lands, Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands, and 

public domain lands. Funds from this account are available for planning, preparing, 

implementing, monitoring, and reforesting salvage timber sales and forest health restoration 

treatments, including those designed to release trees from competing vegetation, control tree 

densities, and treat hazardous fuels. Most of these treatments are implemented through service 

or timber sale contracting.

The initial purpose of this fund was to allow quick response to fire and reforestation of forests 

damaged by insects, disease, and fire. Expanded authorization in the 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 

2006 was $6.8 million. Litigation has prevented a number of projects in western Oregon from 

being implemented, resulting in significantly lower revenue than was expected. The expected 

receipts for 2007 and 2008 are $7.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively. In 2008, only 50 

percent of salvage timber receipts from O&C Grant Lands will be deposited to the Forest 

Ecosystem Health and Recovery Fund because of the expiration of P.L. 106-393, the Secure 

Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which requires the other 50 

percent to be paid to western Oregon counties. 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. 
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In 2008, the BLM intends to offer 18 million board feet from salvage and forest restoration 

activities, inventory 250,000 acres, and treat 15,000 acres. 

Activity: 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. 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. 

Receipts in 2006 were $12.3 million, and are estimated to be $12.7 million in 2007 and $5.0 

million in 2008. In 2008, only 50 percent of timber sale pipeline receipts from O&C Grant Lands 

will be deposited to the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund because of the expiration of P.L. 

106-393, the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which 

requires the other 50 percent to be paid to western Oregon counties. 

DEPOSITS AND EXPENDITURES, 

TIMBER SALE PIPELINE RESTORATION FUND 

($000)

Year Annual Deposit Cumulative 

Deposit 

Annual 

Expenditure 

Cumulative 

Expenditure 

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 8,917 62,339 2,908 46,751

2006 12,455 74,794 5,070 51,821

2007 est. 5,000 79,794 8,461 60,282

2008 est. 5,000 84,794 11,552 71,834

At the end of 2006, the balance in the fund had grown to $23.0 million. This rapid growth is due 

to increasing success in the harvest of timber sales and higher timber values. A spend down 

plan has been implemented to bring the fund balance down to approximately $5.0 million in 

2010. This carryover balance is necessary to offset irregular deposits caused by fluctuating 
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timber market conditions and to stabilize and meet the objectives of rebuilding the timber sale 

pipeline. 

Recreation Projects - Significant progress has been made in western Oregon to address the 

recreation project backlog. By the close of 2007, the BLM will have completed $14.8 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. 

Timber Sales - The other 75 percent of the Pipeline Fund is used specifically to prepare timber 

sales, including all necessary environmental inventories and analyses, sale layout, timber 

cruise, and contract costs. Upon completion of these requirements, a sale is officially prepared 

and placed “on-the-shelf” in anticipation of being offered for sale. Timber sale preparation also 

depends on BLM’s skilled and experienced Forest Management workforce, particularly foresters 

and forest technicians. Today, the average age of this forestry workforce in western Oregon is 

approximately 50 years. The BLM’s focus will be replacing skills needed to prepare and 

administer timber sales. 

Between 1998, when funds for the Timber Sale Pipeline Restoration Fund were first collected, 

and the close of 2007, the BLM will have cumulatively spent $45.7 million for the preparation of 

timber sales and offered approximately 369 MMBF for sale that was funded by the Pipeline 

Fund. A portion of the 251 MMBF planned to be offered for sale in 2008 is funded by the 

Pipeline Fund. In 2008, $5,000,000 from associated timber sales is expected to be deposited 

into this fund with an estimated unobligated balance of $13.1 million, a reduction of $10.0 million 

(57%) from the 2006 level. 

Activity: Expenses, Road Maintenance Deposits - This activity provides for the permanent 

appropriation of money collected from commercial road users in lieu of user maintenance. The 

receipts are permanently appropriated to the BLM for road maintenance. Users of certain roads 

under the BLM’s jurisdiction make deposits for maintenance purposes. Moneys collected are 

available for needed road maintenance. Moneys collected on Oregon and California Grant 

lands are available only for those lands (43 U.S.C. 1762(c), 43 U.S.C. 1735(b)). The BLM has 

authority to collect money for road maintenance from commercial users of the public lands and 

the public domain lands transportation system. Most of the funds generated for this account 

come from O&C Grant lands and are available for those lands only, excluding $225,000 that is 

made available for administrative expenses. 

Activity: Southern Nevada Public Land Sales - This receipt account allows the BLM to record 

transactions authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (P.L. 105-263). 

The purpose of the Act is to provide for the orderly disposal of certain Federal lands in Clark 

County, Nevada, to meet the demands for community expansion and economic development, 

and to use the proceeds from these sales to address critical environmental and educational 

needs in Clark County and other areas of Nevada. Receipts are generated primarily through 

sale to the public of lands in the Las Vegas valley. Approximately 50,000 acres of public land 

are within the disposal boundary area. 
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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. 

To date, SNPLMA has generated more than $2.5 billion in land sales since its enactment in 

1998. When SNPLMA was originally passed, proceeds from land sales under the bill were 

estimated at roughly $70 million per year. 

The BLM collected $783,670,000 in 2006 but estimates that collections in 2007 and 2008 will be 

$52,000,000 in each year. The estimates for 2007 and 2008 are lower than 2006 actual, due to 

predictions of lower interest by purchasers, as illustrated by the land sale in August 2006. That 

land sale offered 61 parcels of land with a value of $180,392,000. However, only eight of the 61 

parcels of land were sold, for $9,010,000, 52 parcels received no bids, and one parcel that 

received a bid did not sell due to the default of a loan. 

Activity: Earnings on Investments, Southern Nevada Public Land Sales - This account 

allows the BLM to record interest-earning activity on funds that are derived from Southern 

Nevada land sales held by the U.S. Treasury. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management 

Act, (P.L. 105-263) both directs the sale of specified public lands and authorizes the 

accumulation of interest earnings. Eighty-five percent of gross land sales receipts are deposited 

in a Treasury special account. Funds in the special account earn interest in an amount 

determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and are available for expenditure under the 

provisions of the Act. 

Activity: Land Sales, Deschutes County, Oregon - The BLM was directed by the Act of 

October 30, 1998 (P.L. 105-321), to convey to Deschutes County, Oregon, at fair market value 

518 acres of Federal land. The legislation provides that the amount paid by the County 

pursuant to the Act may be used by the Secretary of the Interior to purchase environmentally 

sensitive land east of Range 9 East of Willamette Meridian, Oregon. This sale has been 

completed. 

Activity: Lincoln County Sales - This receipt account allows the BLM to record transactions 

authorized by the Lincoln County Land Sales Act (P.L. 106-298), which was enacted by 

Congress in 2000. The purpose of the Act is to provide for the disposal of certain Federal lands 

in Lincoln County, Nevada. Funds accumulated in the special account may be used to: 

• Preserve archaeological resources, conserve habitat, and reimburse the BLM Nevada State 

Office for land sale costs related to this act. 

• Process public land use authorizations and rights-of-way stemming from conveyed land. 

• Purchase environmentally sensitive land or interests in land in the State of Nevada, with 

priority given to land outside Clark County. 

• In 2006, there were no receipts. For 2007 and 2008 small sales are expected to produce 

$900,000 in both years. 
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Activity: Earnings on Investments, Lincoln County Land Act - This account allows the BLM 

to record interest-earning activity on funds held by the U.S. Treasury derived from Lincoln 

County land sales. Lincoln County Land Sales Act (P.L. 106-298), both directs the sale of 

specified public lands and authorizes the accumulation of interest earnings. Eighty-five percent 

of gross land sales receipts are deposited in a Treasury special account. Funds in the special 

account earn interest in an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury and are 

available for expenditure without further appropriation under the provisions of the Act. 

Activity: 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. 

The Bill granted BLM the ability to utilize stewardship contracting as a tool for forest and 

rangeland restoration. The Bureau of Land Management may apply the value of timber or other 

forest products removed as an offset against the cost of services received, and monies from a 

contract under subsection (a) may be retained by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land 

Management and shall be available for expenditure without further appropriation at the project 

site from which the monies are collected or at another project site. In 2006, the BLM deposited 

$30,000 into the fund and via the use of stewardship credits, $770,000 of forest by-products 

were used to offset the costs of services received. 

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 significant resource values that fall within the boundaries of 

certain areas now managed by the Department. 

In 2008, the Administration is proposing 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 within specially designated 

areas such as national parks, refuges, and monuments. The 2008 budget proposes to amend 

FLTFA to: (1) allow BLM to use updated management plans to identify areas suitable for 

disposal, (2) allow a portion of the receipts to be used by BLM for restoration projects, (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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NPR-2 Lease Revenue Account – Section 331 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, P.L.109–58 

transferred from the Department of Energy to the Department of Interior a portion of revenues 

from mineral leases on the site, named Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 2, to remove 

environmental contamination from the site. The appropriations end when the cleanup is 

completed. 

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: Naval Oil Shale Reserve - 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. 

The balance of the NOSR special fund account as of September, 2006, was $56,869,000. 

Collections were $27,674,000 in 2006 and are expected to be $40,000,000 in 2007. The 

projected increase is based on expected additional development and production of oil and 

natural gas from the site. 
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Budget Schedules (Current Law) 

 

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

0100 Balance, start of year 35 56 96 

0199 Balance, start of year 35 56 96 

 Receipts 

0220 

Deposits for road maintenance and 

reconstruction 2 4 4 

0221 

Forest ecosystem health and recovery, 

Disposal of salvage timber 7 7 4 

0222 

Land sales, Southern Nevada public land 

management 666 44 44 

0223 Timber sale pipeline restoration fund 12 13 5 

0224 

Surplus land sales, Federal land disposal 

account 58 12 43 

0225 

Surplus land sales, Federal land disposal 

account - legislative proposal subject to 

PAYGO 0 0 -24 

0226 

Sale of natural gas and oil shale, naval oil 

shale reserves 1 and 3 28 40 0 

0227 Recreation enhancement fee, BLM 15 15 15 

0228 Lincoln County Land Act land sales 0 1 1 

0229 

Rent from mineral leases, Permit processing 

improvement fund 28 28 29 

0230 

Rent from mineral leases, Permit processing 

improvement fund - legislative proposal 

subject to PAYGO 0 0 -29 

0231 

Geothermal lease revenues, Department of 

Interior share 4 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 1 2 1 

0240 

Earnings on investments, Southern Nevada 

public land management 68 68 52 

0241 Interest, Lincoln county land act land sales 1 2 2 

0299 Total receipts and collections 890 239 147 

0400 Total: Balances and collections 925 295 243 

 Appropriations 

0500 Permanent operating funds -15 -15 -15 

0501 Permanent operating funds -7 -7 -4 

0502 Permanent operating funds -12 -13 -5 

0503 Permanent operating funds -2 -4 -4 
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Budget Schedules (Current Law) 

 

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (N) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

0504 Permanent operating funds -667 -44 -44 

0505 Permanent operating funds -68 -68 -52 

0506 Permanent operating funds -58 -12 -43 

0507 Permanent operating funds -1 -3 -3 

0508 Permanent operating funds -6 0 0 

0509 Permanent operating funds -28 -28 -29 

0510 Permanent operating funds -4 -3 -3 

0511 Permanent operating funds -1 -2 -1 

0512 

Permanent operating funds - legislative 

proposal subject to PAYGO 0 0 24 

0513 

Permanent operating funds - legislative 

proposal subject to PAYGO 0 0 29 

0514 

Permanent operating funds - legislative 

proposal subject to PAYGO 0 0 3 

0599 Total appropriations -869 -199 -147 

0799 Balance, end of year 56 96 96 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Obligations by program activity 

0001 Forest ecosystems health and recovery 6 6 3 

0002 Recreation fee demonstration 13 14 14 

0003 Expenses, road maintenance deposits 2 2 2 

0004 Timber sale pipeline restoration fund 6 8 5 

0005 Southern Nevada public land sales (85) 183 617 614 

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 2 4 

0013 Operation and maintenance of quarters 0 1 1 

0014 Permit Processing Improvement Fund 14 18 22 

0015 Geothermal Steam Act Fund 2 2 2 

0016 NPR-2 lease revenue fund 1 1 1 

0901 Reimbursable program 39 0 0 

1000 Total new obligations 267 714 710 

 Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 893 1567 1052 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 869 199 203 
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Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 72 0 0 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 1834 1766 1255 

2395 Total new obligations -267 -714 -710 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 1567 1052 545 

 New budget authority (gross), detail 

 Mandatory 

6020 Recreation fee demonstration program 15 15 15 

6020 Forest ecosystem health and recovery fund 7 7 4 

6020 Timber sales pipeline restoration fund 12 13 5 

6020 Expenses, road maintenance deposits 2 4 4 

6020 S. Nevada public land management 667 44 44 

6020 

S. Nevada public land management-interest 

earned 68 68 52 

6020 Federal land disposal account 58 12 43 

6020 Lincoln County land sales 1 3 3 

6020 Stewardship contract excess receipts 0 0 0 

6020 Naval oil shale site restoration 6 0 0 

6020 Permit processing improvement fund 28 28 29 

6020 Geothermal Steam Act fund 4 3 3 

6020 NPR-2 lease revenue fund 1 2 1 

6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 869 199 203 

 Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 878 941 1015 

7310 Total new obligations 267 714 710 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -132 -640 -650 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations -72 0 0 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 941 1015 1075 

 Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 23 45 51 

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 109 595 599 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 132 640 650 

 Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 869 199 203 

9000 Outlays 132 640 650 

 Memorandum (non-add) entries 

9201 

Total investments, start of year: Federal 

securities: Par value 1719 2341 2411 

9202 

Total investments, end of year: Federal 

securities: Par value 2341 2411 2465 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 955 0 0 
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Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Direct obligations 

 Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 15 21 23 

1113 Other than full-time permanent 3 3 3 

1115 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1 

1119 Total personnel compensation 19 25 27 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 6 4 4 

1210 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 

1220 Transportation of things 3 1 1 

1251 Advisory and assistance services 1 0 0 

1252 Other services 12 65 65 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 140 293 283 

1254 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 2 2 

1257 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 0 0 

1260 Supplies and materials 3 3 3 

1310 Equipment 3 0 0 

1320 Land and structures -15 175 179 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 18 145 145 

1990 Subtotal, obligations, Direct obligations 193 714 710 

 Reimbursable obligations 

2253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 39 0 0 

2990 

Subtotal, obligations, Reimbursable 

obligations 39 0 0 

 Allocation Account - direct 

3252 Other services 1 0 0 

3320 Land and structures 34 0 0 

3990 

Subtotal, obligations, Allocation Account - 

direct 35 0 0 

9999 Total new obligations 267 714 710 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Appropriation (total) [SNPMA] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 734 112 96 

 Appropriation (total) [FLTFA] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 58 12 43 

 Appropriation (total) [Other Perm Operating] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 77 75 64 

 Appropriation [SNPMA] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 22 41 35 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 
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BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 1 4 16 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 62 547 539 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 13 19 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 47 35 41 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 547 506 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 13 15 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 35 41 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Appropriation (total) [SNPMA] 

 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 109 93 

6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 3 3 

 Appropriation (total) [FLTFA] 

 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 11 42 

6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 1 1 

 Appropriation (total) [Other Perm Operating] 

 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 

6250 Baseline Non-Pay 0 54 43 

6250 Baseline Civilian Pay 0 21 21 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 41 35 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 4 16 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 547 539 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 13 19 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 35 41 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 
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BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 547 506 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 13 15 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 35 41 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-0 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 349 408 435 
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Budget Schedules (Policy) 

 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-992600-4 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Obligations by program activity 

0011 Federal Land Facilitation Transaction Act 0 0 -2 

0014 Permit Processing Improvement Fund 0 0 -18 

0015 Geothermal Steam Act Fund 0 0 -1 

1000 Total new obligations 0 0 -21 

 Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 0 0 -56 

2210 

Resources available from recoveries of prior 

year obligations 0 0 1 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 0 0 -55 

2395 Total new obligations 0 0 21 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 0 0 -34 

 New budget authority (gross), detail 

 Mandatory 

6020 Federal land disposal account 0 0 -24 

6020 Permit processing improvement fund 0 0 -29 

6020 Geothermal Steam Act fund 0 0 -3 

6020 Federal land disposal account 0 0 0 

6020 Lincoln County land sales 0 0 0 

6020 Stewardship contract excess receipts 0 0 0 

6020 Naval oil shale site restoration 0 0 0 

6020 Permit processing improvement fund 0 0 0 

6020 Geothermal Steam Act fund 0 0 0 

6020 NPR-2 lease revenue fund 0 0 0 

6020 Permit processing improvement fund 0 0 0 

6020 Geothermal Steam Act fund 0 0 0 

6020 NPR-2 lease revenue fund 0 0 0 

6250 Appropriation (total mandatory) 0 0 -56 

 Change in obligated balances 

7310 Total new obligations 0 0 -21 

7320 Total outlays (gross) 0 0 32 

7345 Recoveries of prior year obligations 0 0 -1 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 0 0 10 

 Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 0 0 -32 

 Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 0 0 -56 

9000 Outlays 0 0 -32 

 Memorandum (non-add) entries 

9201 Total investments, start of year: Federal 0 0 0 
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Budget Schedules (Policy) 

 

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-992600-4 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

securities: Par value 

9202 

Total investments, end of year: Federal 

securities: Par value 0 0 0 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 0 0 1 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-4 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Direct obligations 

 Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 0 0 -9 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 0 0 -2 

1252 Other services 0 0 -7 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 0 0 -3 

9999 Total new obligations 0 0 -21 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-4 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Appropriation (total) [FLTFA] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 -24 

 Appropriation (total) [Energy Accounts] 

6250 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 -32 

 Appropriation [SNPMA] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 -32 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

 Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 0 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-992600-4 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY

 Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 0 0 -130 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 1 

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. 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 2 

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. 315i 

 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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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 3 

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. 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 4 

AUTHORIZATIONS

The Federal Land 

Policy and 

Management Act of 

1976 (43 U.S.C. 1721, 

1737) 

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. 

Taylor Grazing Act (43 

U.S.C. 315h and 315i) 

Provides for the acceptance of contributions for rangeland 

improvements. 

43 U.S.C. 759, 761, and 

31 U.S.C. 1321(a) 

Provides for contributions for public surveys. 

Act of March 3, 1891, 

Section 11 

Provides for the sale of town lots to non-Native Alaskans. 

This Act was repealed by FLPMA. 

The Comptroller 

General Opinion of 

November 18, 1935, 

and 31 U.S.C. 1321 

Authorizes the use of trust funds to provide for survey and 

deed recordation of town lots occupied prior to passage of 

FLPMA. 

The Sikes Act of 1974, 

as amended (16 U.S.C. 

670 et seq.) 

Provides for the conservation, restoration, and mgmt. of 

species and their habitats in cooperation with State wildlife 

agencies. 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 5 

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

Miscellaneous 

Trust Funds 77 18,313 77 14,000 +0 +0 +0 +0 77 14,000 0 0 

 

 

 CURRENT: 67 16,662 67 12,405 +0 +0 +0 +0 67 12,405 0 0 

 

Conveyance of 

Omitted Lands 0 -17 0 -13 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 -13 0 0 

 

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - 

FLPMA 38 10,445 38 7,777 +0 +0 +0 +0 38 7,777 0 0 

 

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - 

California OffHighway 25 6,069 25 4,518 +0 +0 +0 +0 25 4,518 0 0 

 

 Wildlife & Fish 

Conservation & 

Rehabilitation - 

Sikes Act 4 160 4 119 +0 +0 +0 +0 4 119 0 0 

 

 Rights-Of-Way 0 5 0 4 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 4 0 0 

 

 PERMANENT: 10 1,651 10 1,595 +0 +0 +0 +0 10 1,595 0 0 

 

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - 

Taylor Grazing 

Act 6 1,181 6 1,141 +0 +0 +0 +0 6 1,141 0 0 

 

Public Survey 4 470 4 454 +0 +0 +0 +0 4 454 0 0 

 

Trustee Funds - 

Alaska Townsites 0 0 0 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 0 0 0 0 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 6 

Activity: Current Land and Resource Management 

Trust Fund 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 CURRENT: 

Conveyance of 

Omitted Lands $ -17 -13 0 0 -13 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - 

FLPMA $ 10,445 7,777 0 0 7,777 0

 FTE 38 38 0 0 38 0

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - 

California OffHighway $ 6,069 4,518 0 0 4,518 0

 FTE 25 25 0 0 25 0

Wildlife & Fish 

Conservation & 

Rehabilitation - Sikes 

Act $ 160 119 0 0 119 0

 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Rights-Of-Way $ 5 4 0 0 4 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - 

CURRENT $ 16,662 12,405 0 0 12,405 0

 FTE 67 67 0 0 67 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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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 7 

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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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 8 

Activity: Permanent Land and Resource Management 

Trust Fund

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 PERMANENT: 

Resource 

Development 

Protection & 

Management - Taylor 

Grazing Act $ 1,181 1,141 0 0 1,141 0

 FTE 6 6 0 0 6 0

 Public Survey $ 470 454 0 0 454 0

 FTE 4 4 0 0 4 0

Trustee Funds - 

Alaska Townsites $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 FTE 0 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal Dollars - 

PERMANENT $ 1,651 1,595 0 0 1,595 0

 FTE 10 10 0 0 10 0

 Total Dollars $ 18,313 14,000 0 0 14,000 0

 FTE 77 77 0 0 77 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. 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 9 

• Public Survey Contributions - These contributions are permanently appropriated as trust 

funds to the Secretary for cadastral survey, as authorized. 

• Trustee Funds, Alaska Townsites - These contributions are provided for the sale of town 

lots to non-Native Alaskans. These trust funds provide for the survey and deed transfer of 

town lots. Purchasers pay the cost of survey and deed transfer plus $25. (Native Alaskans 

are exempt from payment.) Only lots occupied before the passage of FLPMA may be 

deeded to the occupants; all other lots are the property of the municipality. 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 10 

Budget Schedules

PROGRAM AND FINANCING (P) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0001 Resource development FLPMA 14 8 8 

0002 Resource development CA OHV 5 4 4 

0003 Resource development Taylor Grazing 1 1 1 

0004 Public survey 0 1 1 

0005 Sikes Act 0 1 1 

1000 Total new obligations 20 15 15 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 Unobligated balance carried forward, start of year 18 16 15 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 18 14 14 

2390 Total budgetary resources available for obligation 36 30 29 

2395 Total new obligations -20 -15 -15 

2440 Unobligated balance carried forward, end of year 16 15 14 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Mandatory 

6026 Appropriation (trust fund) 18 14 14 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 5 12 12 

7310 Total new obligations 20 15 15 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -13 -15 -16 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year 12 12 11 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 9 7 7 

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 4 8 9 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 13 15 16 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 18 14 14 

9000 Outlays 13 15 16 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 12 0 0 

OBJECT CLASSIFICATION (O) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Object Classification (O) 

Direct obligations 

Personnel compensation 

1111 Full-time permanent 3 3 3 

1113 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 

1119 Total personnel compensation 4 4 4 

1121 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 

1252 Other services 5 4 4 

1253 

Other purchases of goods and services from 

Government accounts 1 2 2 
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Section XI – Miscellaneous Trust Funds Page XI - 11 

1260 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 

1320 Land and structures 7 2 2 

1410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 1 

9999 Total new obligations 20 15 15 

BA, LIMITATIONS, AND OUTLAYS - POLICY (A) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

6250 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 18 14 14 

Outlays from new authority [Text] 

9111 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 9 7 7 

Outlays from balances [Text] 

9121 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 4 8 9 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 8 2 

BA, LIMITATIONS, AND OUTLAYS - BASELINE (S) (MILLION $)

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

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 8 9 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY balances [Text] 

9122 Mandatory, appropriations committee, regular 0 8 2 

PERSONNEL SUMMARY (Q) FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYMENT

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Direct 

1001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 77 77 77 

APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS (T) 

Identification code: 

14-997100-0-999 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

1000 Budget year budgetary resources [14-9971] 0 0 12405 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 1

Appropriation: Helium Fund and Operations 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

No Appropriation Language Sheet 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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. Regulations have been drafted to facilitate administration 

and implementation of other provisions granted under 50 U.S.C. 

167. 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 2

Summary of Requirements ($000) 

 

 Fixed Costs & Program 2008 Inc(+) 

Comparison 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget Dec(-) 

by Activity/ Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request from 2007 

Subactivity FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount 

 

 Helium Fund 51 0 51 0 +0 +0 +0 +0 51 0 0 0 

 

 

 Helium Fund 51 169,000 51 108,000 +0 +0 +0 -3,000 51 105,000 0 -3,000 

 Offsetting 

Collections 

-

169,000 -108,000 +0 +3,000 -105,000 3,000 

 

 OPERATING 

PROGRAMS: 51 169,000 51 108,000 +0 +0 +0 -3,000 51 105,000 0 -3,000 

 

 Production & 

Sales 17 14,000 17 14,000 +0 +0 +0 +1,000 17 15,000 0 +1,000 

 

 Transmission & 

Storage 

Operations 18 2,000 18 3,000 +0 +0 +0 +1,000 18 4,000 0 +1,000 

 

 Administrative & 

Other Expenses 16 153,000 16 91,000 +0 +0 +0 -5,000 16 86,000 0 -5,000 

 

 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 

* Because the amount of the helium fund is dependent on actual sale of helium and production by-products, 2006 

varied by over $100,000,000. This money was paid per requirements of the Helium Privatization Act of 1996 to the 

U.S. Treasury to offset part of the helium debt. 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 3

Activity: Helium Fund and Operations 

Activity Summary ($000) 

 2008 

 Fixed Costs & Program Change 

 2006 2007 Related Changes Changes Budget from 2007

Subactivity Actual CR (+/ -) (+/ -) Request (+/-) 

 Helium Fund 169,000 108,000 0 -3,000 105,000 -3,000

 Offsetting 

Collections -169,000 -108,000 0 3,000 -105,000 3,000

 Production & 

Sales $ 14,000 14,000 0 +1,000 15,000 +1,000

 FTE 17 17 0 0 17 0

 Transmission & 

Storage 

Operations $ 2,000 3,000 0 +1,000 4,000 +1,000

 FTE 18 18 0 0 18 0

 Administrative & 

Other Expenses $ 153,000 91,000 0 -5,000 86,000 -5,000

 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 $ 169,000 108,000 0 -3,000 105,000 -3,000

 FTE 51 51 0 0 51 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 $ 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Total Dollars $ 169,000 108,000 0 -3,000 105,000 -3,000

 FTE 51 51 0 0 51 0
Bureau of Land Management 2008 Budget Justifications

Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 4

Justification of 2008 Program Changes 

The 2008 budget request for the Helium Fund and Operations program is $105,000,000 and 

53 FTE, a net program decrease of $3,000,000 from the 2007 level. 

The amount of the budget request is based on estimated revenue from the sale of open market 

crude, natural gas and liquid gas sales operations of the Crude Helium Enrichment Unit. Sales 

of helium are cyclical. Sales in 2007 and 2008 are projected to be lower than the 2006 level. 

The program decrease would result in a lower repayment of the Helium debt than in 2007. 

Program Overview 

Program Components – 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 51, cessation of 

refining functions, and the initiation of orderly disposal of excess property. Remaining 

environmental cleanup costs will add to the funds typically required in a normal year. These 

costs vary, 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. 

Strategic Plan - The Helium program supports the Resource Use mission goal from the 

Department’s Strategic Plan by providing the helium requirements essential to Federal 

government programs. 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 5

2008 Program Performance

In 2008, 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 2008, 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. 

In 2007, the Helium program plans to conduct sales and activities of approximately $108.0 

million to implement the Helium Privatization Act of 1996. Open market and in-kind sales are 

expected to generate $71.0 million. Natural and liquid gas sales are expected to generate 

$25.0 million. The helium storage program will generate over $4.0 million for the program. In 

addition to this revenue, the Helium program will receive an estimated $8.0 million from helium 

royalties and fee sales. The program estimates that payments to the Helium Debt will be 

approximately $100.0 million in 2007. BLM estimates its Helium Enrichment Unit will operate 

at least 355 days. Also planned for 2007 are the disposal of the Amarillo Helium Plant through 

the General Services Administration, and the completion of the environmental cleanup of the 

Exell Helium Plant. 

In 2006, the Helium program conducted sales of approximately $169.1 million. Included were 

open market and in-kind sales for $131.3 million. Natural and liquid gas sales were $24.9 

million. The helium storage program generated $5.4 million during 2006. In addition to this 

revenue, the Helium program received $7.5 million from helium royalties and fee sales. The 

larger amount sold was due to the uncertain aspect of the amount of helium that will be 

purchased once it is offered for sale to private industry. During 2006 the largest amount of 

sales to date occurred since the Helium Privatization Act of 1996 was enacted. Other 

accomplishments for 2006 were the disposal of the Landis Property and the continuation of 

the environmental cleanup process of the Exell Helium Plant. 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 6

HELIUM PROGRAM OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE Overview 

 Measure 2004 

Actual 

2005 

Actual 

2006 

Plan 

2006 

Actual 

2007 

President's 

Budget 

2007 

Planned 

2008 

Plan 

Change 

from 2007 

Plan to 

2008 

Cumulative percent of 

original helium debt 

repaid at end of fiscal 

year. (Bureau 

Measure) 

18% 

$244M/ 

$1,373M 

23% 

$309M/ 

$1,373M 

35% 

34% 

$469M/ 

$,1373M 

new 

measure 

41% 

$569M 

$1,373M 

49% 

$669M 

$1,373M 

+8% 

Percent of time the 

Crude Helium 

Enrichment Unit 

(CHEU) was operating 

during the fiscal year. 

(Bureau Measure) 

77% 

268/ 350 

96% 

335/ 350 90% 92% 

322/ 350 

new 

measure 

2006 

100% 

340/ 340 

100% 

340/ 340 +0% 

Comments: This measure was revised in 2007 to remove maintenance days from the denominator. The new total is 

340 days operating. 

Manage Helium 

(MMcf) 790.0 1,390.0 2,100.0 1,495.0 2,100.0 2,100.0 2,100.0 0% 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 7

Budget Schedules

Program and Financing (P) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Obligations by program activity 

0901 Production and sales 14 14 15 

0902 Transmission and storage 2 3 4 

0903 Administration and other expenses 164 91 86 

1000 Total new obligations 180 108 105 

Budgetary resources available for obligation 

2140 

Unobligated balance carried forward, start of 

year 33 22 22 

2200 New budget authority (gross) 169 108 105 

2390 

Total budgetary resources available for 

obligation 202 130 127 

2395 Total new obligations -180 -108 -105 

2440 

Unobligated balance carried forward, end of 

year 22 22 22 

New budget authority (gross), detail 

Mandatory 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

6900 Offsetting collections (cash) 169 108 105 

Change in obligated balances 

7240 Obligated balance, start of year 0 -1 42 

7310 Total new obligations 180 108 105 

7320 Total outlays (gross) -181 -65 -107 

7440 Obligated balance, end of year -1 42 40 

Outlays (gross), detail 

8697 Outlays from new mandatory authority 169 43 42 

8698 Outlays from mandatory balances 12 22 65 

8700 Total outlays (gross) 181 65 107 

Offsets 

Against gross budget authority and outlays 

Offsetting collections (cash) from 

8840 Non-Federal sources 169 108 105 

Net budget authority and outlays 

8900 Budget authority 0 0 0 

9000 Outlays 12 -43 2 

9502 Unpaid obligation, end of year 6 0 0 

Balance Sheet (F) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

ASSETS 

Federal assets 
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Section XII – Helium Fund Page XII - 8

1101 Fund balances with Treasury 21 0 0 

Other Federal assets 

1802 Inventories and related properties 279 0 0 

1803 Property, plant and equipment, net 16 0 0 

1999 Total assets 316 0 0 

LIABILITIES 

Federal liabilities 

2102 Interest payable 663 0 0 

2103 Debt 252 0 0 

2999 Total liabilities 915 0 0 

NET POSITION 

3300 Cumulative results of operations -599 0 0 

4999 Total liabilities and net position 316 0 0 

Object Classification (O) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Reimbursable obligations 

Personnel compensation 

2111 Full-time permanent 3 3 3 

2121 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 

2233 

Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous 

charges 3 3 3 

2252 Other services 4 4 4 

2260 Supplies and materials 3 2 2 

2410 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 2 2 

2430 Interest and dividends 164 93 90 

9999 Total new obligations 180 108 105 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Policy (A) (MILLION $) 

Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [Text] 

6990 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 169 108 105 

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources 

[Text] 

8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 169 108 105 

Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 169 43 42 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 12 22 65 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 22 0 

BA, Limitations, and Outlays - Baseline (S) (MILLION $)
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Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Spending authority from offsetting collections 

(total) [Text] 

6990 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 108 105 

Offsetting collections, Non-Federal sources 

[Text] 

8840 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 108 105 

Outlays from new offsetting collections [Text] 

9311 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 43 42 

Outlays from balances of offsetting collections 

[Text] 

9321 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 22 65 

Memo: Outlays frm end of PY bal. from 

offsetting coll [Text] 

9322 Mandatory, authorizing committee, regular 0 22 0 

Employment Summary (Q) 

Identification code: 

14-4053 2006 Act 2007 CY 2008 BY 

Reimbursable 

2001 Civilian full-time equivalent employment 51 51 51 
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Appropriation: Administrative Provisions 

APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE SHEET

Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be available for purchase, 

erection, and dismantlement of temporary structures, and alteration and 

maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities to which the United 

States has title; up to $100,000 for payments, at the discretion of the Secretary, for 

information or evidence concerning violations of laws administered by the Bureau; 

miscellaneous and emergency expenses of enforcement activities authorized or 

approved by the Secretary and to be accounted for solely on his certificate, not to 

exceed $10,000: Provided, That notwithstanding 44 U.S.C. 501, the Bureau may, 

under cooperative cost-sharing and partnership arrangements authorized by law, 

procure printing services from cooperators in connection with jointly produced 

publications for which the cooperators share the cost of printing either in cash or in 

services, and the Bureau determines the cooperator is capable of meeting accepted 

quality standards. 

Section 28 of title 30, United States Code, is amended: (1) in section 28 by striking 

the phrase ‘‘shall commence at 12 o’clock meridian on the 1st day of September’’ 

and inserting ‘‘shall commence at 12:01 ante meridian on the 1st day of September’’; 

(2) in section 28f(a), by striking the phrase ‘‘for years 2004 through 2008’’; and (3) in 

section 28g, by striking the phrase ‘‘and before September 30, 2008,’’. 

The 2008 President’s Budget proposes changes from prior year’s appropriation language, as 

described below: 

(1) In section 28 of Title 30, strike the phrase "shall commence at 12 o'clock meridian on the 1st 

day of September" and insert "shall commence at 12:01 ante meridian on the 1st day of 

September"; 

This is technical correction clarifies the definition of the beginning of the mining claim 

“assessment year” so that is is clear that the assessment year commences one minute after 

midnight on the first day of September. Since the term meridian means midday, as currently 

written, the language can be interpreted to mean noon, rather than midnight. 

(2) In section 28f(a) of Title 30, strike the phrase "for years 2004 through 2008"; 

This change would make BLM's authority to collect mining claim maintenance fees permanent. 

Without the change, BLM's authority expires at the end of 2008. BLM used $32.7 million in fees 

to administer the Mining Law program in 2006. 

(3) In section 28g of Title 30, strike the phrase "and before September 30, 2008". 

This change would make BLM's authority to collect mining claim location fees permanent. 

Without the change, BLM's authority expires at the end of 2008. 
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BLM Research and Development 

2008 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ($000) 

Conduct of R&D by 2006 2007 2008

Activity B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay B.A. Outlay

Basic Research 0 0 0 0 0 0

Applied Research 17,759 17,759 16,443 16,443 13,477 13,477

Management of Lands and Resources (MLR): 

R&D conducted under the MLR seeks to gather fundamental data and knowledge to generate a better understanding of the 

variety and nature of the resources on the Public Lands managed by the BLM and also to provide information needed to 

improve management, conservation and development of these resources. Emphasis is focused on utilizing the resources 

and productivity of these lands for the current benefit of the American people while maintaining the ecological integrity of the 

lands for the benefit of future generations. 

National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) Research: 

The NLCS research program seeks information on the unique resources of BLM’s national monuments, national 

conservation areas and other exceptional lands to understand better their distinctive nature and also to improve management 

and conservation of these lands and their resources.

Development 1,002 1,002 866 866 5,050 5,050

R&D Facilities 50 50 50 50 50 50

Conduct of R&D 

performed by Colleges 

and Universities* 

9,565 9,565 7,607 7,607 5,867 5,867

Indirect Costs Related to 

R&D Performed by 

Colleges and Universities* 

1,913 1,913 1,521 1,521 1,173 1,173

Merit Reviewed Scientific 

Research* 

0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 18,811 18,811 17,359 17,359 18,577 18,577

*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) - 50%, private industry - 0%, colleges-university - 50%, other non-profit - 0% 

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.
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Program Overview 

The ultimate objective of the BLM Research and Development program is to make relevant use 

of new data, information, and knowledge in support of the BLM’s mission of improving 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. 

In the 2008 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. Examples include: continued 

funding for the Northwest Forest Plan, planning for the Nation’s energy security and improved 

understanding of changing environments to enable the BLM to better respond to national and 

global environmental issues and natural disasters through better observation, data, analysis, 

models and basic and social science research. 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 enters into 

partnership 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 public lands and resources. 

Major science program areas in fiscal year 2008: 

Impacts of Energy Development in the Rocky Mountain West - The need to find and 

develop 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. 

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 research effort is located in Alaska. Within base the BLM 

plans to fund gas hydrate assessment and research efforts at the 2007 level. Non-Federal 

partners are expected to contribute $500,000 for this project. 

Wyoming Cooperative Conservation Initiative – Under the Secretary’s Healthy Lands 

Initiative, the BLM is working with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U. S. Geological 

survey and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in developing a program to ensure 
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southwest Wyoming’s wildlife and habitats remain viable over time in areas facing energy 

development pressure. Although focused on assessment, inventory, monitoring and study of 

wildlife and other renewable resources, the Wyoming Initiative will also include assessments 

and evaluations of energy, mineral and non-renewable resources. 

Inventory, monitoring, and protection of threatened and endangered species and species 

of special concern – 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. Programs like Challenge Cost Share and the National Fish and 

Wildlife foundation support investigations for species such as the desert tortoise, peregrine 

falcon, snowy plover, pygmy rabbit, bull trout, sage-grouse and many others which are of 

concern to the BLM. 

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 given 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 animal species, such as the sage grouse, recreation, water and other 

resources are targeted by BLM science projects in this area. 

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 is understanding 

the ecology of these invasive species and learning how to control their spread and limit the 

habitat damage they cause. 

In 2005, the BLM began developing a national strategy to improve the collection, storage, and 

use of data about assessments, inventories, and monitoring. The initiative is described in the 

General Statement of this budget request. Many of the efforts funded under the strategy 

support research and development, including: 

• The Owyhee Uplands project, which is designed to provide information on the utility of a 

regional approach to collecting, organizing, and using assessment, inventory, and 

monitoring data, focusing on the Owyhee Uplands. Objectives include: 1) documenting the 

potential and current distribution of sagebrush and evaluating fragmentation/connectivity 

changes over time; 2) documenting and evaluating the threats to the integrity of the 

sagebrush communities; 3) tracking treatments implemented to reduce threats to or to 

restore sagebrush habitat; and 4) sharing assessment, inventory, and monitoring data and 

improving communication and coordination among BLM administrative units and with the 

public. 
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• A regional energy project that is designed to address air quality, water quality and quantity, 

wildlife habitat, and surface disturbance related to energy development at a regional (EPCA 

Basin) level. The overall objective of this project is to review current monitoring efforts and 

provide recommendations regarding data sources, data collection and assessment, protocol 

refinement, and applications that will provide the desired land health-related information. 

The Regional Energy team will highlight changes that are necessary to address any gaps in 

policy that their review uncovers regarding, air, water, or wildlife resources, or surface 

disturbance, especially as it relates to energy development, at any scale. Deliverables will 

include pilot testing of monitoring frameworks, development of a national water resources 

protocol and a database management system for water resources, and recommendations 

on the BLM-wide application of the wildlife framework and the water resources protocol and 

database. 

• A 'science portal,' which is designed to create a tool for BLM to: 1) outreach science needs 

& priorities to science providers, 2) track science projects occurring on public lands, and 3) 

share annual reports of projects. This work will be completed in partnership with NPS and 

the Colorado Plateau CESU to facilitate soliciting research proposals that support 

assessment, inventory, and monitoring. 

• A project to develop a consistent ecological site description protocol, which will produce an 

interagency (BLM, NRCS, FS) manual on how to consistently stratify the landscape into 

management units called ecological sites. These management units can be inventoried for 

resource condition and monitored for trend in resource condition. The manual will be 

developed to incorporate multidisciplinary needs. 

• A project to better document recreational user impacts, by developing and testing integrated 

monitoring protocols and tools to support comprehensive recreation management within an 

informed ecological and sociological context. The tasks and deliverables collectively should 

contribute to development of linked local, regional, and national monitoring strategies. 

• Remote Sensing in Box Elder, UT. This project is part of a statewide cooperative effort to 

focus management on the shrub-steppe ecosystem. The end product will be the 

development of a semi-automated, objective, and transparent (reproducible) monitoring 

protocol for semi-arid rangelands in Box Elder County, Utah using remote sensing and 

Geographic Information System technology. The monitoring protocol integrates reference 

land cover conditions, land use (from state geographic databases), current land cover, field 

based measurements (ReGap field data and available BLM sites), and standardized remote 

sensing imagery to extract indices indicative of land cover change in order to track trend, 

identify areas of potential state changes, assist in the identification of priority sites for 

restoration, and evaluate rangeland health. 

Additional Land Management Interest – The BLM has numerous scientific interests related to 

its responsibilities of protecting the resources on the Nation’s Public Lands. 
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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 2008 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. 

The Research and Development program supports the Department’s Strategic Plan through its 

use of partnerships, a “supporting pillar” of the Plan, and science, the foundation for the plan. 

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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