[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 200 (Friday, October 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55548-55553]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27758]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
43 CFR Part 4300
[WO-420-1050-00-24]
RIN 1004-AD06
Grazing Administration; Alaska; Reindeer; General
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its
regulations that provide for the administration of permits for grazing
reindeer in Alaska. These regulations explain how Native Alaskans may
apply for permits and what a permit entitles
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them to do. BLM has translated the regulations into Plain Language and,
with a few exceptions, has not changed the substance of the
regulations.
DATES: Effective November 16, 1998.
ADDRESSES: You may send inquiries or suggestions to: Director (630),
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Field, BLM Northern District
Office, Fairbanks, Alaska, Telephone: 907-474-2343 (Commercial or FTS).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
II. Final Rule as Adopted
III. Responses to Comments
IV. Procedural Matters
I. Background
Part 4300 of Title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations implements
the provisions of the Act of September 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 900; 25 U.S.C.
500, et seq.) (Act). That Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior
to manage the reindeer industry in Alaska in order to maintain a self-
sustaining industry for Alaska Natives. The Act also authorizes the
Secretary to issue permits to Natives for grazing reindeer on public
lands.
The final rule published today is the last stage of the rulemaking
process that is concluding in the revision of the regulations at 43 CFR
4300. This rule was preceded by a proposed rule that was published in
the Federal Register on November 1, 1996 (61 FR 56497). The proposed
rule, which was written in Plain Language, clarified the application
procedures for reindeer grazing permits. BLM invited public comments
for 30 days and received comments from a private citizen. We also
received internal comments.
II. Final Rule as Adopted
The final rule is adopted with changes to the proposed rule as
discussed in the Responses to Comments section. In summary, the final
rule revises the definition of reindeer to clarify the reindeer's
relationship to wild caribou; expands the reasons for cancellation of a
permit to include those reasons currently used by BLM to reduce or
modify a permit, as spelled out in Sec. 4300.50; and clarifies that a
$10 filing fee must be paid for each application but no annual use fee
is required.
III. Responses to Comments
Discussed below are the issues raised in the comments that BLM
received during the 30-day comment period on the proposed rule to
revise 43 CFR part 4300.
1. Comment: The commenter believes BLM should list the name and
number of any forms required for submitting grazing permit applications
and state that none is required when appropriate.
Response: We have adopted the commenter's suggestion and amended
the rule as follows:
--Revised Sec. 4300.2 to specify the name and number of the forms used
in this part--the Reindeer Grazing Permit (Form 4132-2), the Grazing
Lease or Permit Application (Form 4201-1), and Range Improvement Permit
(Form 4120-7). Also corrected Sec. 4300.2 to delete the reference to
reports having to be on a BLM-approved form.
--Added a statement to Secs. 4300.30(a) (protest of a permit
application), 4300.45 (annual reports), 4300.59 (assignment of
permits), and 4300.80 (reindeer crossing permit) that the permittee is
not required to use a particular format nor a BLM-approved form when
completing actions under these sections.
2. Comment: In Sec. 4300.23, BLM should provide a time frame for
issuing a permit.
Response: We have revised Sec. 4300.23 to state that BLM generally
responds to an applicant within 120 days and keeps the applicant
informed if there are delays in meeting that time frame.
3. Comment: In Sec. 4300.25, the commenter has a problem with BLM
issuing a grazing permit at its discretion.
Response: We have expanded Sec. 4300.25 to point out that BLM's
discretionary decisions are based on sound resource management
guidelines developed in land use plans and in consultation with other
State and Federal resource management agencies.
4. Comment: Section 4300.55 should identify the BLM official that
makes the final decision when there is an appeal of the readjustment of
a permit area.
Response: We have added information to Sec. 4300.55 to advise that
the BLM Field Office Manager makes the bureau decision and the BLM
official's decision can be appealed to the Interior Board of Land
Appeals (IBLA) under 43 CFR part 4. The IBLA makes the final decision.
5. In response to internal comments, we have made several technical
amendments to the proposed regulation:
--Corrected the November 1, 1996, preamble of the 4300 proposed rule
(61 FR 56497) and revised Secs. 4300.22 and 4300.57 to provide that a
$10 filing fee is required for each reindeer grazing application but no
annual use fee is required. Also, revised Sec. 4300.57 to clarify that
the application for renewal is completed on the same form as the
original application.
The proposed rule incorrectly stated that a $10 application fee
must be paid each year of the reindeer grazing permit. Actually, BLM
only requires a $10 filing fee to accompany each application. For
multi-year grazing permits, the $10 filing fee submitted with each
application is the only fee required.
--Replaced the word ``default'' in Sec. 4300.71(b) to more closely
track language in Sec. 4300.71(a)(2). Paragraph (a) (2) lists one of
the reasons that BLM may cancel a permit as the failure of the
permittee to comply with the provisions of the permit or the
regulations of part 4300. Paragraph (b) uses the term ``default'' in
the sense of ``failure to comply.'' To make the terms in paragraphs (a)
and (b) consistent, we have substituted ``failure to comply'' for
``default'' the first time it appears in paragraph (b) and substituted
``noncompliance'' for ``default'' the second time it appears in that
paragraph.
--Replaced the term ``Federal land'' with ``public land'' in
Sec. 4300.90(a) for consistency and accuracy. ``Public land'', as
discussed in Sec. 4300.10, is the correct term to describe the types of
land for which a reindeer grazing application may be filed.
IV. Procedural Matters
National Environmental Policy Act
BLM has determined that this final rule is categorically excluded
from environmental review under section 102(2)(C) of the National
Environmental Policy Act, pursuant to 516 Departmental Manual (DM),
Chapter 2, Appendix 1, Item 1.10, and that the final rule does not meet
any of the 10 criteria for exceptions to categorical exclusions listed
in 516 DM, Chapter 2, Appendix 2. Pursuant to Council on Environmental
Quality regulations (40 CFR 1508.4) and the environmental policies and
procedures of the Department of the Interior, the term ``categorical
exclusion'' means a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and
that have been found to have no such effect in procedures adopted by a
Federal agency and for which neither an environmental assessment nor an
environmental impact statement is required.
This final rule qualifies as a categorical exclusion under item
1.10 for regulations of an administrative, financial, legal, technical,
or procedural nature. The final rule does not change the rights of
customers who may file applications and has no impact on the
environment. The rule will simplify the
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application procedures and make clear to applicants the legal
requirements they need to meet.
Paperwork Reduction Act
BLM has submitted the information collection requirements in this
final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.). We will not require collection of this information until OMB has
given its approval.
Sections of this final rule with information collection
requirements are Secs. 4300.20, 4300.57, 4300.80, and 4300.45, and BLM
estimates the public reporting burden of these sections to average 1
hour per response for the first three sections and 15 minutes per
response for the fourth section. This estimate includes the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing the burden, to Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the
Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 401-LS, Washington, DC 20240,
and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Desk Officer for
the Department of the Interior (1004-AD06), Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Congress enacted the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C.
601 et seq., to ensure that Government regulations do not unnecessarily
or disproportionately burden small entities. The RFA requires a
regulatory flexibility analysis if a rule would have a significant
economic impact, either detrimental or beneficial, on a substantial
number of small entities. Based on the discussion in the preamble
above, the final rule will not materially change the way BLM processes
applications, and will not affect the rights of customers who may file
applications for grazing reindeer. The rule only simplifies the
application procedures and makes clear to applicants the legal
requirements they need to meet. BLM anticipates that this final rule
will have no significant impact on the public at large. Therefore, BLM
has determined under the RFA that this final rule would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Revision of 43 CFR part 4300 will not result in any unfunded
mandate to State, local, or tribal governments in the aggregate, or to
the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year.
Executive Order 12612
The final rule will not have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive
Order 12612, BLM has determined that this final rule does not have
sufficient federalism implications to warrant preparation of a
Federalism Assessment.
Executive Order 12630
The final rule does not represent a government action capable of
interfering with constitutionally protected property rights. Section
2(a)(1) of Executive Order 12630 specifically exempts actions modifying
regulations in a way that lessens interference with private property
use from the definition of ``policies that have takings implications.''
Since the primary function of the final rule is to clarify existing
regulations in a way that does not materially change the regulations,
there will be no private property rights impaired as a result.
Therefore, the Department of the Interior has determined that the rule
would not cause a taking of private property or require further
discussion of takings implications under this Executive Order.
Executive Order 12866
According to the criteria listed in section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866, BLM has determined that the final rule is not a significant
regulatory action. As such, the final rule is not subject to Office of
Management and Budget review under section 6(a)(3) of the order.
Executive Order 12988
The Department of the Interior has determined that this rule meets
the applicable standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of
Executive Order 12988.
Author
The principal author of this rule is Frances Watson, Regulatory
Affairs Group, Telephone: 202-452-5006 (Commercial or FTS).
List of Subjects in 43 CFR Part 4300
Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Grazing lands, Range
management, Reindeer, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: September 22, 1998.
Sylvia V. Baca,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the authority
of 25 U.S.C 500k, BLM is revising 43 CFR part 4300 to read as follows:
PART 4300--GRAZING ADMINISTRATION; ALASKA; REINDEER; GENERAL
General Information
Sec.
4300.1 What is a reindeer?
4300.2 Is there a special form for my application?
Before you Apply for a Reindeer Grazing Permit
4300.10 On what types of public land can I obtain a reindeer
grazing permit?
4300.11 Who qualifies to apply for a permit?
4300.12 What is the definition of a Native?
Applying for a Grazing Permit
4300.20 How do I apply for a permit?
4300.21 What must I include in my application?
4300.22 What fees must I pay?
4300.23 After I file my application, can I use the land before BLM
issues my permit?
4300.24 Does my filed application mean that no one else can file an
application?
4300.25 Does my filed application mean I will automatically receive
a permit?
Protests Against a Grazing Permit Application
4300.30 Can someone else protest my permit application?
Conditions of Your Approved Permit
4300.40 How long can I graze reindeer with my permit?
4300.41 What will the permit say about the number of reindeer and
where I can graze them?
4300.42 If I have existing improvements on the land, will these be
allowed in the initial permit?
4300.43 What should I do if I want to construct and maintain
improvements on the land?
4300.44 Are there any major restrictions on my grazing permit that
I might otherwise think are allowed?
4300.45 Must I submit any reports?
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Changes That Can Affect Your Permit
Other Uses of the Land
4300.50 Are there other uses of the land that may affect my permit?
4300.51 Will I be notified if another use, disposal, or withdrawal
occurs on the land?
4300.52 Can other persons use the land in my permit for mineral
exploration or production?
Changes in the Size of the Permitted Area
4300.53 Can BLM reduce the size of the land in my permit?
4300.54 Can BLM increase the size of the land in my permit?
4300.55 What if I don't agree with an adjustment of my permit area?
Permit Renewals
4300.57 How do I apply for a renewal of my permit?
4300.58 Will the renewed permit be exactly the same as the old
permit?
Assigning Your Permit to Another Party
4300.59 If I want to assign my permit to another party, when must I
notify BLM?
4300.60 What must be included in my assignment document?
4300.61 Can I sublease any part of the land in my permit?
Closing out Your Permit
4300.70 May I relinquish my permit?
4300.71 Under what circumstances can BLM cancel my permit?
4300.72 May I remove my personal property or improvements when the
permit ends?
Reindeer Crossing Permit
4300.80 How can I get a permit to cross reindeer over public lands?
Trespass
4300.90 That is a trespass?
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 500k, and 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.
General Information
Sec. 4300.1 What is a reindeer?
Reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, are a semi-domesticated member of the
deer family, Cervidae. They are essentially the same animal as their
wild cousins, the caribou, but tend to be smaller than caribou.
Reindeer and caribou are different subspecies of the same family,
genus, and species. The term ``reindeer'' includes caribou that have
been introduced into animal husbandry or have joined reindeer herds,
the offspring of these caribou, and the offspring of reindeer.
Sec. 4300.2 Is there a special form for my application?
All applications you submit to BLM must be on a BLM-approved form
and in duplicate. The forms to be used in this part are the Grazing
Lease or Permit Application (Form 4201-1), the Reindeer Grazing Permit
(Form 4132-2), and the Range Improvement Permit (Form 4120-7).
Before You Apply for a Reindeer Grazing Permit
Sec. 4300.10 On what types of public land can I obtain a reindeer
grazing permit?
(a) You may apply for public lands that are vacant and
unappropriated.
(b) You may apply for public lands which have been withdrawn for
any purpose, but the Department or agency with administrative
jurisdiction of the withdrawn lands must give its prior consent, and
may impose terms or conditions on the use of the land.
(c) If the lands you apply for are within natural caribou migration
routes, or if they have other important values for wildlife, BLM will
consult with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before issuing a
permit. BLM may include such lands in a permit at its discretion, and a
permit will contain any special terms and conditions to protect
wildlife resources.
Sec. 4300.11 Who qualifies to apply for a permit?
Natives, groups, associations or corporations of Natives as defined
by the Act of September 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 900) qualify. If you are a
Native corporation, you must be organized under the laws of the United
States or the State of Alaska. Native corporations organized under the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act also qualify.
Sec. 4300.12 What is the definition of a Native?
Natives are:
(a) Native Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts of whole or part blood
living in Alaska at the time of the Treaty of Cession of Alaska to the
United States, and their descendants of whole or part blood; and
(b) Indians and Eskimos who, between 1867 and September 1, 1937,
migrated into Alaska from Canada, and their descendants of whole or
part blood.
Applying for a Grazing Permit
Sec. 4300.20 How do I apply for a permit?
You must execute a completed application for a grazing permit (Form
4201-1) and file it in the BLM office with jurisdiction over the lands
for which you are applying.
Sec. 4300.21 What must I include in my application?
(a) You must include a certification of reindeer allotment to you,
signed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, if you are to receive a herd
from the Government. If you obtain reindeer from a source other than
the Government, you should state the source and show evidence of
purchase or option to purchase.
(b) Your initial application must list the location of and describe
the improvements you own in the application area. You must have this
statement verified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs before you submit it
to BLM.
Sec. 4300.22 What fees must I pay?
You must pay a $10 filing fee with each application. No grazing fee
will be charged.
Sec. 4300.23 After I file my application, can I use the land before
BLM issues my permit?
No. You cannot use the land until BLM issues you a permit.
Generally, BLM will issue a permit within 120 days after receiving an
application and will keep you informed if there are delays in meeting
that timeframe.
Sec. 4300.24 Does my filed application mean that no one else can file
an application?
No. The filing of your application will not segregate the land.
Anyone else may file an application and BLM may dispose of the lands
under the public land laws.
Sec. 4300.25 Does my filed application mean I will automatically
receive a permit?
No. BLM issues grazing permits at its discretion. Our
decisionmaking is based on resource management guidelines developed in
land use plans and in consultation with other State and Federal
resource management agencies.
Protests Against a Grazing Permit Application
Sec. 4300.30 Can someone else protest my permit application?
(a) Yes, anyone may file a protest with BLM. The protest does not
have to be in a particular format nor on a BLM-approved form but it
must:
(1) Be filed in duplicate with BLM;
(2) Contain a complete description of all facts upon which it is
based;
(3) Describe the lands involved; and
(4) Be accompanied by evidence of service of a copy of the
protest on the applicant.
(b) If the person protesting also wants a grazing permit for all or
part of the land described in the protested application, the protest
must be accompanied by a grazing permit application.
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Conditions of Your Approved Permit
Sec. 4300.40 How long can I graze reindeer with my permit?
BLM issues permits for a maximum of 10 years, except when you
request a shorter term, or when BLM determines that a shorter period is
in the public interest. The issued permit will specify the number of
years you can graze reindeer.
Sec. 4300.41 What will the permit say about the number of reindeer and
where I can graze them?
(a) The permit will indicate the maximum number of reindeer you can
graze on the permit area based on range conditions. BLM can adjust this
number if range conditions change, as for example, by natural causes,
overgrazing, or fire.
(b) The permit will restrict grazing to a definitely described area
which BLM feels is usable and adequate for your needs.
Sec. 4300.42 If I have existing improvements on the land, will these
be allowed in the initial permit?
Yes, any improvements existing on the land will be allowed.
Sec. 4300.43 What should I do if I want to construct and maintain
improvements on the land?
(a) You should file an application (Form 4120-7) with BLM for a
permit to do this. A permit will allow you to construct, maintain, and
use any fence, building, corral, reservoir, well or other improvement
needed for grazing under the grazing permit; and
(b) You must comply with Alaska state law in the construction and
maintenance of fences, but any fence must be constructed to permit
ingress and egress of miners, mineral prospectors, and other persons
entitled to enter the area for lawful purposes.
Sec. 4300.44 Are there any major restrictions on my grazing permit
that I might otherwise think are allowed?
Yes. You must not:
(a) Enclose roads, trails and highways as to disturb public travel
there;
(b) Interfere with existing communication lines or other
improvements;
(c) Prevent legal hunting, fishing or trapping on the land;
(d) Prevent access by persons, such as miners and mineral
prospectors, entitled to lawfully enter; or
(e) Graze reindeer without complying with applicable State and
Federal laws on livestock quarantine and sanitation.
Sec. 4300.45 Must I submit any reports?
Yes. Before April 1 of the second permit year and each year
afterwards, you must submit a report in duplicate to BLM which
describes your grazing operations during the preceding year. Reports do
not have to be on a BLM-approved form nor in a particular format.
Changes That Can Affect Your Permit
Other Uses of the Land
Sec. 4300.50 Are there other uses of the land that may affect my
permit?
Yes. The lands described in your grazing permit and the subsurface
can be affected by uses that BLM considers more important than grazing.
Your permit can be modified or reduced in size or canceled by BLM to
allow for:
(a) Protection, development and use of the natural resources, e.g.,
minerals, timber, and water, under applicable laws and regulations;
(b) Agricultural use;
(c) Applications for and the acquisition of homesites, easements,
permits, leases or other rights and uses, or any disposal or
withdrawal, under the applicable public land laws; or
(d) Temporary closing of portions of the permitted area to grazing
whenever, because of improper handling of reindeer, overgrazing, fire
or other cause, BLM judges this necessary to restore the range to its
normal condition.
Sec. 4300.51 Will I be notified if another use, disposal or withdrawal
occurs on the land?
Yes. If there is a settlement, location, entry, disposal, or
withdrawal on any lands described in your permit, BLM will notify you
and will reduce your permit area by the amount of the area involved.
Sec. 4300.52 Can other persons use the land in my permit for mineral
exploration or production?
Yes. Unless the land is otherwise withdrawn, the land in your
permit is subject to lease or leasing under the mineral leasing laws
and under the Geothermal Steam Act, and mineral materials disposal
under the Materials Act. Also, it can be prospected, located, and
purchased under the mining laws and applicable regulations at 43 CFR
Group 3800.
Changes in the Size of the Permit Area
Sec. 4300.53 Can BLM reduce the size of the land in my permit?
Yes. BLM may reduce it at any time but must notify you at least 30
days before taking this action. BLM can reduce the area when:
(a) BLM determines that the area is too large for the number of
reindeer you are grazing; or
(b) When disposal, withdrawal, natural causes, such as drought or
fire, or any other reason in Sec. 4300.50 so requires.
Sec. 4300.54 Can BLM increase the size of the land in my permit?
Yes. BLM may increase the area on its own initiative or by your
request if BLM determines that the area is too small for the number of
reindeer you are grazing. BLM will give you at least 30 days' notice of
this action.
Sec. 4300.55 What if I don't agree with an adjustment of my permit
area?
You must contact BLM within the notice period to show cause why the
area should not be adjusted. After the BLM field office manager makes a
decision on the adjustment, you have the right to appeal that decision
to the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) under 43 CFR part 4. The
IBLA makes the final decision.
Permit Renewals
Sec. 4300.57 How do I apply for a renewal of my permit?
You must submit an application for renewal, using the same form as
the original application, between four and eight months before the
permit expires. A $10 filing fee must accompany the application.
Sec. 4300.58 Will the renewed permit be exactly the same as the old
permit?
At its discretion, BLM may offer you a renewed grazing permit with
such terms, conditions, and duration that it determines are in the
public interest.
Assigning Your Permit to Another Party
Sec. 4300.59 If I want to assign my permit to another party, when must
I notify BLM?
You must file a proposed assignment of your permit, in whole or in
part, in duplicate with BLM within 90 days of the assignment execution
date. No particular format is required. The assignment is effective
when BLM approves it.
Sec. 4300.60 What must be included in my assignment document?
Assignments must contain:
(a) All terms and conditions agreed to by the parties;
(b) A showing under Secs. 4300.11 and 4300.12 that the assignee is
qualified to hold a permit;
(c) A showing under Sec. 4300.21(a) regarding a reindeer allotment;
and
(d) The assignee's statement agreeing to be bound by the provisions
of the permit.
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Sec. 4300.61 Can I sublease any part of the land in my permit?
No.
Closing Out Your Permit
Sec. 4300.70 May I relinquish my permit?
Yes. You may relinquish the permit by filing advance written notice
with BLM. Your relinquishment will be effective on the date you
indicate, as long as it is at least 30 days after the date you file.
Sec. 4300.71 Under what circumstances can BLM modify, reduce or cancel
my permit?
(a) BLM may cancel the permit if:
(1) BLM issued it improperly through error as to a material fact;
(2) You fail to comply with any of the provisions of the permit or
the regulations of this part; or
(3) Disposal, withdrawal, natural causes, such as drought or fire,
or any other reason in Sec. 4300.50 so requires.
(b) BLM will not cancel the permit for failure to comply until BLM
has notified you in writing of the nature of your noncompliance, and
you have been given at least 30 days to show why BLM should not cancel
your permit.
(c) BLM may modify or reduce a permit in accordance with
Sec. 4300.50.
Sec. 4300.72 May I remove my personal property or improvements when
the permit expires or terminates?
(a) Yes. Within 90 days of the expiration or termination of the
grazing permit, or within any extension period, you may remove all your
personal property and any removable range improvements you own, such as
fences, corrals, and buildings.
(b) Property that is not removed within the time allowed will
become property of the United States.
Reindeer Crossing Permits
Sec. 4300.80 How can I get a permit to cross reindeer over public
lands?
(a) BLM may issue a crossing permit free of charge when you file an
application with BLM at least 30 days before the crossing is to begin.
Lands crossed may include lands under a grazing permit.
(b) The application does not have to be on a BLM-approved form nor
in a particular format, but it must show:
(1) The number of reindeer to be driven;
(2) The start date;
(3) The approximate period of time required for the crossing; and
(4) The land to be crossed.
(c) You must comply with applicable State and Federal laws on
livestock quarantine and sanitation when crossing reindeer on public
land.
Trespass
Sec. 4300.90 What is a trespass?
(a) A trespass is any use of Federal land for reindeer grazing
purposes without a valid permit issued under the regulations of this
part; a trespass is unlawful and is prohibited.
(b) Any person who willfully violates the regulations in this part
will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is
punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of
not more than $500.
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