Federal Register #2026-07397

BLM Proposes Lease/Conveyance of 158 Acres in Louisiana for Recreational Development

This opportunity involves the proposed lease or conveyance of 158.41 acres of public land in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) for recreational development under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PPA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southeastern States District Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is for land lease/conveyance and associated development - Products/Services Requested: - Lease or conveyance of 158.41 acres of public land - Development and management for recreational activities (hunting, trapping, boating, camping, bird watching) - Construction of parking lot and boat launch - Property boundary identification - Entrance gate painting - Invasive species reduction and control - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Environmental protection and compliance with historic preservation standards - Cultural resource monitoring - Invasive species management - Public comment period on land suitability - No specific part numbers, quantities, or commercial products are listed, as this is a land management and development opportunity, not a product procurement.

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southeastern States District Office proposes to classify approximately 158.41 acres of public land in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, for lease and/or subsequent conveyance to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. The LDWF plans to develop and manage the land for recreational activities including hunting, trapping, boating, camping, and bird watching. The notice seeks public comments on the suitability of the land for lease or conveyance and initiates a period for public input and potential protest. The lease or conveyance will be subject to specific terms and conditions to ensure proper management and preservation of the land.

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