Are there any right-of-way actions that are now subject to cost recovery fees that were previously excluded?
Yes. The rule established cost recovery fees for processing applications for grant renewals and assignments, and applies the appropriate cost recovery category to determine the fees for processing them. Both FLPMA and the MLA give BLM authority to collect cost recovery fees for processing applications, including applications for renewals and grant assignments. This change makes the cost recovery rule consistent with the statutes.
