Federal Land Management: Permits for Film-making and Wind Studies in Southern California

摘要

On February 3, 1986, a request was made requested that to determine the extent to which the Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was granting temporary land use permits for certain commercial ventures. In subsequent discussions with your office, GAO agreed to review the temporary use permits issued during fiscal years 1982-1985 for wind anemometers and movie and television filming at four BLM Resource Area Offices in Southern California. Wind anemometers are used to measure wind velocity in studying whether the public land is suitable for wind energy development. BLM is required to assess and collect rental and administrative costs for commercial activities conducted on federal lands. Charges are to reflect the fair market rental value of the land.