Standard Stipulations for Fire Prevention and Control for Electric Transmission and Distribution Rights-of-Way (ROWs)
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
United States
9210 (HQ-800, HQ-300, HQ-600) P
This Instruction Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on the incorporation of appropriate fire prevention and control stipulations, as required by 43 CFR 2805.12(a)(4), for electric transmission and distribution right-of-way (ROW) authorizations issued under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA).
Mission.
Standard stipulations for electric transmission and distribution ROWs required to reasonably prevent and suppress wildfires have been collaboratively developed by BLM headquarters (HQ), state, district, and field offices.
This policy is effective immediately. These standard fire prevention and control stipulations will be reviewed periodically for potential revision.
None.
Although standardized or “guide” stipulations have been included in previous manuals and training materials, the stipulations have often been edited in different ways by various offices over the years. Some of the subsequent language changes have resulted in different outcomes, even though the stipulations attempt to address the same issue.
This IM transmits interim policy to be incorporated into the appropriate handbook or supplement during the next revision. Bureau Manual 2805, Terms and Conditions for FLPMA Grants, governs the use of stipulations.
If you have any questions concerning the content of this IM, please contact Erica Pionke, HQ-350 Realty Specialist at epionke@blm.gov or (202) 570-2624, or Jon Skinner (FA-600) at jskinner@blm.gov or (208) 387-5321.
This IM was coordinated with the Office of the Solicitor as well as the BLM’s Fire and Aviation Directorate; the Energy, Minerals and Realty Management Directorate; and the Resources and Planning Directorate.