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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-Eastern States-M000-2026-0004-EA
Project Name: Thunder Bay R&PP Lease

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NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-Eastern States-M000-2026-0004-EA
Project Name

Thunder Bay R&PP Lease
Project Type

EA
NEPA Status

Planned - Preparation and Planning
Lead Office

Northeastern States District Office
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Project Description

Serial Number MIES 059557. This Environmental Assessment (EA) will be prepared to analyze and disclose the site-specific environmental impacts of leasing with a possibility of conveying the northern portion of Thunder Bay Island under the authority of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). The R&PP Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey public lands for recreation and public purposes to state and local governments and non-profit groups.
The Charter Township of Alpena, Michigan, submitted an application for the lease and acquisition of land on Thunder Bay Island under the provisions of the R&PP Act. They have submitted a Plan of Development which will be analyzed and described in the EA’s proposed action.

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City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Alpena	Michigan	49707	Alpena County

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Project Dates

Start Date

1/9/2026
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Lead Office

Northeastern States District Office
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Northeastern States DO
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