Currently, 50 CFR 80.134 describes requirements for State agencies to use lands acquired and capital improvements constructed with WSFR funds for their authorized purpose.  In the case of capital improvements, this is for the useful life of the improvement, and for land acquisition this can be in perpetuity. There are no requirements for States to ensure that license-acquired lands that are restored or maintained with WSFR grant funds continue to serve WSFR grant purposes after the period of performance of the restoration or maintenance grant. Same goes for lands that receive significant grant funding for PILT payments.  Consider requiring something similar to a recorded Notice of Federal Participation on these WSFR-managed and maintained lands.  A threshold would be needed to determine at what point a "Federal nexus" is created. (June 5 Issue from Colleen Sculley.) (80)

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