Leases and Claims Data Standard Version 2.0

This information bulletin announces the availability of and describes the recent updates to the Leases and Claims Data Standard Version 2.

This dataset is a spatial representation of Leases and Claims (LSE_CLM). It is a portion of the total encumbrance data category that includes information about entities, rights, and restrictions relating to the use of Federal minerals. All BLM planning and management actions must identify any encumbrances on the land. The dataset includes both existing and proposed Leases and Claims. Leases and Claims are intersected with other resources to determine impact and/or feasibility of the proposed action.

The following changes were applied:

• Reformatted document to meet Section 508 standards and match the latest data standard template.
• Updated FOIA category, records retention schedule text, and keywords.
• Updated general information and relationships sections to add relationship to MLRS and reformatted for ease of reading. Updated architecture diagrams.
• Added new CSE_NR field, inherited from MLRS.
• Changed CASEFILE to optional. • Renamed LSE_CLM_P_NM to LSE_CLM_NM.
• Renamed RGT_P_HOLDER_NM to RGT_HOLDER_NM.
• Added field aliases, edit tracking fields, default values for required fields, and constraint rules. Modified BLM_ORG_CD to show it is auto calculated on data entry.
• Added attribute rules to editing procedures.
• Changed document cover photo.

Any questions about this data standard can be directed to Greta Krost, State Data Steward for Leases and Claims, at 541-751-4358; Frank P. Lahm III, Technical Lead, at 503-808-6428; Eric Hiebenthal, State Data Administrator, at 503-808-6565; or Dana Baker-Allum, Geospatial Data Designer, at 503-808-6320