Non-Sale Disposals of Mineral Material
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To permit free use of certain mineral material from federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management by governmental units and nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- State governments
- Local governments
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.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Submit application on Form 3604-1a to identify eligibility and needs for materials to the proper Bureau of Land Management office. If eligible, BLM may require additional supporting information about the proposed operations. If the application is approved, BLM will issue Form 3604-1b Mineral Material Free Use Permit.
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. Must have NEPA completed, which may include Categorical Exclusions (CX), Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA) or Environmental Assessments (EA) as opposed to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
The term of the permit varies but will not exceed 10 years to any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities. Permits to nonprofit organizations are not to exceed 1 year.
Program details & compliance
Description
To permit free use of certain mineral material from federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management by governmental units and nonprofit organizations.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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. Permittees must not barter or sell mineral materials, or remove mineral materials before BLM issues a permit or after the permit expires. BLM may incorporate other conditions and restrictions into the free use permit.
Required Documentation
Evidence of eligibility, i.e., nonprofit status, delegation of authority for signing official to take such action, surety bond, etc.
2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart E Cost Principles.