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List of FY2021 Projects by DOI Bureau U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT (GAOA) - NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND LEGACY RESTORATION FUND (LRF) BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION - FY21 PROJECT LIST FY21 GAOA Funding Unique Funding Estimate ID Bureau Year Station or Unit Name Project/Activity Title Short Description State(s) ($000) E002 BIE 2021 Navajo Region Many Farms High School - Major FI&R Consolidates current education programs housed in multiple AZ $ 52,879 buildings throughout the campus into a single facility. E010 BIE 2021 Western Region Western - Education Demolition Project This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess AZ $ 588 structures within the BIE school inventory. E007 BIE 2021 Navajo Region Navajo - Education Demolition Project c This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess AZ, NM $ 14,195 structures within the BIE school inventory. E005 BIE 2021 Navajo Region Navajo - Education Demolition Project a This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess AZ, NM $ 9,319 structures within the BIE school inventory. E006 BIE 2021 Navajo Region Navajo - Education Demolition Project b This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess AZ, UT, $ 8,511 structures within the BIE school inventory. NM E008 BIE 2021 Great Plains Region Great Plains - Education Demolition Project This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess ND, SD $ 608 structures within the BIE school inventory. E003 BIE 2021 Southwest Region Southwest - Education Demolition Project This project will be a super-demo of multiple identified excess NM $ 1,106 structures within the BIE school inventory. E001 BIE 2021 Great Plains Region Cheyenne Eagle Butte - Replacement This project replaces the current campus, which consists of 12 SD $ 2,400 permanent structures and site/grounds work. BIE Total $ 89,607 Data as of 3/15/2021 Page 1 of 15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT (GAOA) - NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND LEGACY RESTORATION FUND (LRF) BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - FY21 PROJECT LIST FY21 GAOA Funding Unique Funding Estimate ID Bureau Year Station or Unit Name Project/Activity Title Short Description State(s) ($000) L001 BLM 2021 Anchorage District Campbell Creek Science Center Access Rebuild the parking lot to eliminate pedestrian - vehicle AK $ 3,500 Repairs conflicts. L002 BLM 2021 Anchorage District Sourdough Campground Bridge Replace aged road bridge that is deteriorating. AK $ 1,900 Replacement L003 BLM 2021 Fairbanks District Fort Egbert National Historic Landmark Remove asbestos and lead materials, and repaint exterior of 5 AK $ 440 Repairs buildings. L004 BLM 2021 Anchorage District Glennallen Log Bunkhouse Dispose of unneeded building in poor and unrepairable AK $ 276 condition. L005 BLM 2021 Anchorage District Campbell Tract Recreation Access Repair Realign public trail to provide safer public access. AK $ 100 L006 BLM 2021 Colorado River District Partners Point Pole Barn and Admin Replacement of compromised building for code compliance AZ $ 2,250 Building Replacement and to protect staff and equipment. L007 BLM 2021 Lake Havasu District Partners Point Boat Dock and Ramp Replace the failing Partners Point Dock and Ramp to maintain AZ $ 1,200 Replacement public facilities in a safe and working condition. L009 BLM 2021 Gila District Haekel Road Rehabilitation Chip Seal, FLTP Reconstruct the failing road for the safety and welfare of the AZ $ 1,000 (Phase 1 of 2) traveling public. L008 BLM 2021 Lake Havasu District Water System and Dump Station Repair Reconstruct the Burro Creek Water System and Dump Station AZ $ 590 Burro Creek Recreation Site to meet public safety and environmental requirements. L014 BLM 2021 Central California District Mendo Lake Road Maintenance and Repairs This project will address existing road safety issues with long- CA $ 7,400 term repairs to recurring failures, to maintain public access on the Mendo Lake road system. L010 BLM 2021 Northern California Punta Gorda Lighthouse Rehabilitation - Perform structural repairs to historic buildings and improve CA $ 1,205 District (Phase 2 of 3) degrading trails to allow the public to safely enjoy the site. L012 BLM 2021 California Field Offices Statewide Security System Maintenance and Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of security CA $ 600 Repairs (Phase 1 of 2) systems to assure personnel safety. L013 BLM 2021 California RI-CASHE - Repair Safety Deficiencies This project will repair critical telecommunications structures CA $ 470 Telecommunications Statewide (Phase 1 of 2) and equipment to provide reliable fire and law enforcement Network communications and protect the safety of the public and staff. L011 BLM 2021 Central California District Pleasant Valley Pit Campground Repair and replace campground features including picnic CA $ 315 Maintenance and Rehabilitation tables, fire rings, and kiosk, to address safety concerns and meet ADA accessibility requirements. L018 BLM 2021 Colorado Recreation Colorado Recreation Site Repair (Phase 1 of Correct deficient infrastructure at high-use recreation sites to CO $ 2,345 Sites 3) improve safety, access and visitor experience. L016 BLM 2021 Colorado Buildings Colorado Facilities Repair Deferred Perform high priority facility repairs to address structural, CO $ 1,600 Maintenance operational, infrastructure and security deficiencies to improve conditions for employees and visitors. L015 BLM 2021 Colorado Road Network Colorado Road Repair Deferred Provide sustainable repairs on priority roads, by correcting CO $ 575 Maintenance (Phase 1 of 2) safety and long-term maintenance issues to improve visitor access. L017 BLM 2021 Colorado Building Colorado Environmental Health and Safety Correct safety, health and the environment deficiencies CO $ 500 Utilities Repair (Phase 1 of 3) identified various public and administrative facilities. Data as of 3/15/2021 Page 2 of 15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT (GAOA) - NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND LEGACY RESTORATION FUND (LRF) BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - FY21 PROJECT LIST FY21 GAOA Funding Unique Funding Estimate ID Bureau Year Station or Unit Name Project/Activity Title Short Description State(s) ($000) L021 BLM 2021 Rocky Mountain District San Luis Valley Well and Water Delivery Correct deficiencies to aging wells and water delivery systems CO $ 500 Repairs (Phase 1 of 2) serving critical ecosystems, providing important wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. L020 BLM 2021 Grand Junction Air Grand Junction Air Center Repair Repair leaking containment pond integral to regional wildland CO $ 350 Center Containment Pond fire aviation operations. L019 BLM 2021 Colorado Colorado Radio Towers Repairs (Phase 2 of Correct structural deficiencies at remote communications CO $ 250 Telecommunications 3) towers to assure ongoing support of BLM and partner agency emergency services. L023 BLM 2021 Jupiter Inlet Outstanding Jupiter Inlet Shore Stabilization Eliminate the erosional loss of public lands at the Jupiter Inlet FL $ 700 Natural Area Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area to reduce public safety risks, enhance recreational access, and to protect congressionally designated resources. L022 BLM 2021 Jupiter Inlet Outstanding Jupiter Inlet -Building Disposal Reduce annual and deferred maintenance costs through the FL $ 315 Natural Area removal of deteriorating, unused, and excess structures within the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. L024 BLM 2021 Twin Falls District Shoshone Field Office Replacement Replace Shoshone Field Office building to eliminate poor ID $ 5,000 facility condition, high O&M costs and safety issues. L103 BLM 2021 National Interagency Fire 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters Repairs & The project will replace two aging Uninterruptable Power ID $ 1,010 Center Uninterruptible Power Supply Replacement System (UPS) units that serve a mission-critical data center, repair failing subgrade, heating systems, and finishes, in both the building. L025 BLM 2021 Boise District Boise District Road Repairs Road repairs to improve public safety and provide public ID $ 554 access to recreation, mining, grazing, and resource extraction activities within the Boise District. L026 BLM 2021 Idaho Falls District Idaho Falls District Road Repairs Road repairs to improve public safety and provide public ID $ 553 access to recreation, mining, grazing, and resource extraction activities within the Idaho Falls District. L027 BLM 2021 Twin Falls District Twin Falls District Road Repairs Road repairs to improve public safety and provide public ID $ 553 access to recreation, mining, grazing, and resource extraction activities within the Twin Falls District. L106 BLM 2021 National Interagency Fire 405-Hangar Fire Safety System The project will replace the outdated fire detection notification ID $ 275 Center Replacement NIFC system and repair the HVAC system. L107 BLM 2021 National Interagency Fire Campus Storm Drain Piping Replacement The project will repair an aging storm water collection system ID $ 245 Center NIFC that is inadequate to manage storm water in accordance with clean water act requirements. L031 BLM 2021 North Central District Grub Dam Rehabilitation Reconstructing dam outletworks to provide a consistent MT $ 1,793 source of water for habitat and wildland fire. L033 BLM 2021 North Central District South Fork Dry Blood Creek Detention Dam Reconstructing a dam to protect public safety, sustain wildlife MT $ 985 Repair (Phase 1 of 2) habitat and viewing, and provide
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