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Lake Mead National Recreation Area Looking For Guides To Dive On Submerged B-29

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The Park Service is looking for companies to lead scuba dives on a B-29 Bomber on the bottom of Lake Mead/NPS

There's a new business opportunity in the National Park System -- leading scuba dives on a B-29 Superfortress Bomber lying on the bed of Lake Mead at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.

The plane crashed into Lake Mead July 21, 1948, while engaged in high-altitude atmospheric research. The crew of five survived the crash, but the plane was lost in the depths of the lake. It was discovered by local divers in August 2001, according to park staff.

In June 2003, archaeologists from the Park Service's Submerged Resources Center mapped and documented the wreck for management and educational purposes. The area has been closed to diving in order to protect the historical resource.

The two-year commercial use authorizations (CUA) will include the authorized services of scuba dive guiding on the B-29 site, limited to 100 client dives during each 12-month period of the permit, and unlimited scuba instruction and scuba charter for other locations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

The CUAs will be issued following a competitive selection process based on resource protection, ability to operate safely and the ability to interact effectively with National Park Service staff. You can find more information about this business opportunity here.

All applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Jan. 23. For more information, contact Heidie Grigg at 702-293-8923.

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