Wyoming
Right-of-Way Application Procedures
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The Cody Field Office provides the following information to assist and advise you regarding the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW) across public land. Refer to the site Obtaining a Right-of-Way on Public Lands for more information.
Application
- Application Form SF299 must be completely filled out including signature.
- Obtaining a Right-of-Way on Public Lands - includes supplemental instructions for SF299
- SF299 - pdf
- Application must include a map (7.5 minute topo quad).
- A Plan of Development must be completed.
- BLM Rights-of-Ways
- ROW regulations
Processing Times
Processing Times
- If the area has pre-existing impacts or little to no proposed new impacts to land or resources, expect 3 months.
- For projects proposing new disturbance, expect 4 to 6 months or more depending on size of the project and other workload needs.
- Contracting for NEPA compliance and collection of land or resource data may be required of the applicant on large or complex projects.
Right-of-way Grant
- The grant and applicable stipulations will be offered to applicant for review prior to issuance. Signature by applicant confirms agreement to the terms and conditions. A construction (performance) bond may be required.
- The grant is issued only for a specific use on public land as stated in the right-of-way.
- The grant will usually be issued for a 30 year term.
- The grant may be renewed.
- Grantee responsibilities continue after termination until facilities are removed or site reclamation is complete.
- Reclamation bonds may be required.
- Please indicate if the Field Manager's (grantor's) signature is to be notarized. This is required if the grant is to be recorded at the local county courthouse.
For Further Information
- Contact the Cody Field Office at 307-578-5900 or email cody_wymail@blm.gov
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