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| 15.214 NON-SALE DISPOSALS OF MINERAL MATERIAL |
| (Free Use of Mineral Material) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Materials Act of 1947, Public Law 80-291, 30 U.S.C. 601-604, 611, as amended. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To permit free use of certain mineral material from federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau by governmental units and nonprofit organizations. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Free use permits are granted to governmental units without regard to number of permits or value of mineral material, provided the mineral material is for use on a public project. Permits are granted to nonprofit organizations for mineral material not to exceed 5000 cubic yards during any period of twelve consecutive months. All free-use mineral material must be extracted in accordance with approved conservation practices, terms, and conditions that provide for protection of environment and rehabilitation of any damage caused by mineral material extraction. |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities, where material will be used for public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation. A free use permit will not be issued upon the determination that the applicant owns or control an adequate supply of suitable mineral materials that are readily available and can be mined in a manner which is economically and environmentally acceptable. Mineral material obtained under a free use permit may not be bartered or sold. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Federal or State agencies, units, or subdivisions, including municipalities, where material will be used for public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Evidence of eligibility, i.e., nonprofit status, delegation of authority for signing official to take such action, surety bond, etc. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program may require submission of an environmental impact statement and/or performance bond. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Submit application on Form 5510-1 to the proper Bureau of Land Management office. |
| Award Procedure |
| If mineral material is available, applicant is qualified and application does not conflict with other management practices or uses, application is approved and one copy of the executed form is returned to the applicant. Environmental analysis is accomplished and environmental impact statement is prepared if necessary. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Varies. Term of permit not to exceed 10 years to any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities. Permits to nonprofit organizations are not to exceed 1 year. |
| Appeals |
| Appeals may be made to the Board of Land Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals as specified in 43 CFR Part 4 et seq. |
| Renewals |
| Any free use permits may be extended for a single additional period not to exceed 1 year. |
| ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Not applicable. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
| Reports |
| Annual production report. |
| Audits |
| Must be available if requested to confirm production. |
| Records |
| None. |
| FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| Account Identification |
| 14-1109-0-1-302. |
| Obligations |
| (Free-Use Permits Issued) Not separately identifiable. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| This information is available in the Public Land Statistics Publication which can be found in most public libraries. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 43 CFR 3620; 43 CFR Part 4. |
| INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| Regional or Local Office |
| See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Team Leader, Use Authorization Team, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 452-0350. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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