Right-of-Way Application Procedures

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The Pinedale 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 brochure "Obtaining a Right-of-Way on Public Lands" for more information. Due to Sublette County's oil and gas growth, the Pinedale Field Office usually has 50 to 75 right-of-way (ROW) applications pending at any one time. A pre-application meeting with a BLM Realty Specialist is required on all ROWs.

• 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. 
• ROW regulations

Processing & Monitoring Fees

Rent For Use of Public Land

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.
• Contracting for NEPA compliance and collection of land or resource data may be required of the applicant on large 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 be issued for a maximum 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.

Assignment

Assignment is the transfer of a right-of-way from one holder to another.  A BLM right-of-way does not transfer with a private property title transfer.  The right-of-way assignment must be completed in the BLM Office holding the right-of-way.

1. Assignee must complete items numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 and 12 and sign and date the SF299 - pdf.
2. Both parties must complete the assignor consent/assignee agreement form.
3. Attach a Category I processing fee.
4. Send all documents and fees to the BLM Office.

For Additional Information

• Contact the Pinedale Field Office at 307-367-5300 or email pinedale_wymail@blm.gov
• BLM Lands & Realty