Section 2804.10 - What should I do before I file my application?(a) Before filing an application with BLM, we encourage you to make an appointment for a preapplication meeting with the appropriate personnel in the BLM field office having jurisdiction over the lands you seek to use. During the preapplication meeting, BLM can:(1) Identify potential routing and other constraints;(2) Determine whether the lands are located inside a designated or existing right-of-way corridor or a designated leasing area;(3) Tentatively schedule the processing of your proposed application; and(4) Inform you of your financial obligations, such as processing and monitoring costs and rents.(b) Subject to § 2804.13 of this subpart, BLM may share any information you provide under paragraph (a) of this section with Federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies to ensure that: (1) These agencies are aware of any authorizations you may need from them; and(2) We initiate effective coordinated planning as soon as possible. 70 FR 21058 , Apr. 22, 2005, as amended at 81 FR 92207 , Dec. 19, 2016