PUBLIC NOTICE ---- NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at Rayne City Hall, located at 801 The Boulevard, Rayne, LA 70578, or by electronic bid at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10224-mader-engineering.html until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 7th day of October, 2026 for the “2026 – 2027 Water Tower Improvements for the City of Rayne, LA” project, and shall at that time and place be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. The work shall consist of installation of one (1) 1,400 gpm service pump to supplement two existing service pumps, installation of three (3) variable frequency drives, related modifications/updates to the existing SCADA system, installation of a pump control panel, miscellaneous repairs to the elevated water tower, installation of an electrical grounding system for the elevated water tower, removal of both the exterior and interior coating systems of the elevated water tower, exterior lead abatement and containment during coating removal operations, and coating of both the exterior and interior of the elevated water tower. Additive Alternate No. 1 consists of upgrades to the automation, controls, instrumentation, and SCADA of the City’s water production and treatment operations. Additive Alternate No. 2 consists of installation of a lightning protection system for the elevated water tower. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference may be held for prospective bidders. If a pre-bid conference is held, notice of the date, time, and location will be provided by Addendum. Attendance at any such pre-bid conference shall not be a prerequisite to submitting a bid. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of Mader Engineering, Inc. located at 1245 S. College Road, Building 1, Lafayette, LA 70503. Only electronic sets of plans and specifications may be obtained from https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10224-mader-engineering.html. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to the City of Rayne, LA, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this state and residing in this state. The certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to the bidder, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Award. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful contractor will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the Owner and awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of Louisiana law. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and shall display their Louisiana Contractor’s License Number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed, as required by La. R.S. 37:2165(A)(1) and La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(2). Bids not so submitted shall be rejected and shall not be read aloud. For purposes of contractor licensing, the Prime Contractor shall hold a current license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors in a classification appropriate for the Work, being either (a) Painting, Coating and Blasting or (b) Municipal and Public Works Construction. If the Prime Contractor does not itself hold Painting, Coating and Blasting, all painting, coating, and blasting work shall be performed by one or more subcontractors holding a current Painting, Coating and Blasting classification issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. No subcontractor information is required to be submitted with the bid. The name, address, and Louisiana Contractor’s License number of each subcontractor proposed to perform painting, coating, and blasting work, together with documentation reasonably necessary for the Owner to verify licensing and qualifications, shall be submitted by the apparent low bidder within ten (10) calendar days after the date of bid opening. Any contractor or subcontractor performing lead-based paint abatement, removal, containment, handling, transportation, or disposal activities shall hold Lead Based Paint Abatement and Removal (Subclassification 8.3) under Hazardous Materials (Major Classification 8), together with all required Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality approvals, authorizations, registrations, and notifications. The Work associated with the elevated water storage tank consists of repair, modification, and welding of the existing structure and does not include the erection or installation of a new elevated water storage tank. Any contractor or subcontractor performing structural steel fabrication, modification, welding, or repair associated with the elevated water storage tank shall hold all Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors classification(s) required by law for the scope of work being performed. All welding shall conform to AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code – Steel (current edition), and shall be performed only by welders, tackers, and welding operators qualified as prescribed therein and as further set forth in the Specifications and Contract Documents. Any contractor or subcontractor performing specialty work related to the service pumps shall hold all Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors classification(s) required for the scope of work being performed, including (as applicable): Electrical (Major Classification 5) and Electrical Controls and Instrumentation and Calibration (Subclassification 5.1) for SCADA, control panel, instrumentation, and related electrical work; and Mechanical (Major Classification 6) for service pump installation and related mechanical work. The Prime Contractor may subcontract portions of the Work requiring classifications not possessed by the Prime Contractor to subcontractors properly licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Subcontractor names, Louisiana Contractor’s License numbers, and documentation reasonably necessary for the Owner to verify licensing and qualifications shall be submitted by the apparent low bidder within ten (10) calendar days after the date of bid opening pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(3)(a). Bidder qualifications and supporting documentation reasonably requested by the Owner to determine bidder responsibility shall be submitted by the apparent low bidder within ten (10) calendar days after the date of bid opening pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(3)(a). The Owner shall determine bidder responsibility in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 and other applicable provisions of Louisiana law. Additional information relative to contractor licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, 600 North Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802; telephone (225) 765-2301; www.lslbc.gov. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the City of Rayne or Mader Engineering, Inc. no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. /s/ City of Rayne, LA Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune September 10th, September 17th, and September 24th, 2026. 168 _________________________________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE South Cameron Fire Department will receive and open sealed bids at 5:30 P.M., Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the South Cameron Fire Department, 184 East Creole Hwy #B Creole, LA 70632 for the sale of a 40’ shipping container. Bid specifications and bid forms for the purchase of a Fire Apparatus can be obtained from the South Cameron Fire Department. All bids must be submitted on the appropriate bid form to be accepted and must be returned sealed in an envelope marked “SEALED BID – SURPLUS 40' CONNEX”. Bids may be mailed to South Cameron Fire Department, 184B East Creole Hwy Creole, LA 70632. The South Cameron Fire Protection District No.1 will open only those properly labeled and sealed bids that are mailed or delivered by the designated time of the bid opening stated above. If you have any questions, or would like a Bid Form please contact Ashley Trahan, Administrative Assistant (337) 775-7511. Ashley Trahan Administrative Assistant South Cameron Fire Dept. RUN: Sept 17, 24 (S 36) Cost of Notice: $18.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Office of Permitting and Compliance PUBLIC NOTICE OF DRAFT CLASS II & III INJECTION WELL PERMITS AND PUBLIC HEARING BBEH Operating, LLC — Black Bayou Salt Dome, Cameron Parish Draft Order No. UIC 2026-07 SM and Draft Order No. 2026-08 SDS Application Nos. 45975, 45976, 45977, 45978 The Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) has prepared two Draft Class II & III Injection Well Permits for the referenced applications and will conduct a public hearing to receive comments. The Draft Permits address both proposed wells. This notice is issued pursuant to La. R.S. Title 30 and LAC 43:XVII Chapters 3 & 33. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Hackberry Community Center, 980 Main St, Hackberry, LA 70645. BBEH Operating, LLC (BBEH) of 1301 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 301, Lafayette, LA 70508, has applied to C&E for permits to drill two Class III Solution-Mining wells and to convert the Class III wells to Class II Hydrocarbon Storage wells. BBEH published a Notice of Intent to file the applications in The Advocate on December 11, 2024, and the Cameron Parish Pilot on December 12, 2024. The proposed wells, Black Bayou Cavern Well No. 1 (BBCW 1) and Black Bayou Cavern Well No. 2 (BBCW 2), will be located in Section 17, Township 12 South, Range 12 West, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The surface coordinates for the proposed wells are 30°01'15.22" North, 93°37'05.40" West (BBCW 1) and 30°01'19.57" North, 93°36'52.64" West (BBCW 2). BBEH proposes the initial construction and solution mining of two Class III wells to create two underground salt caverns at depths of approximately 7,000 feet below ground level (BGL). Once the caverns are constructed, BBEH proposes to convert, inject and store approximately 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas in the two Class II salt cavern wells. The base of the lowermost underground source of drinking water (USDW) is located at approximately 825 feet BGL. The Class II & III applications were processed, in part, under the expedited processing provisions of LAC 43:XIX Chapter 47 at the request of the applicant. Expedited processing does not shorten any required public comment period or hearing schedule. The Draft Permit, fact sheet, and application materials are available for viewing on the C&E website. Documents for Application Nos. 45975, 45976, 45977 and 45978 are associated with Field ID Code 1624. Requests for copies or additional information regarding the applications, and submission of written comments, should be directed to Gavin Broussard, OPC - Engineering Division, 617 North 3rd Street, 8th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; by telephone at (225) 342-5515; or by email to Injection-Mining@la.gov. Comments submitted by email or mail must reference: BBEH, LLC – Draft Order No. UIC-2026-07 SM and/or Draft Order No. UIC-2026-08 SDS. PUBLIC HEARING: CAMERON PARISH Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Hackberry Community Center 980 Main Street Hackberry, LA 70645 At the public hearing, C&E will provide any interested person the opportunity to present testimony, facts, or oral or written comments relative to the Draft Permit. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments for inclusion in the administrative record. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with LAC 43:XVII.311.G and 3311.G. The public comment period will begin on September 17, 2026, and close at 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2026. Written comments may be submitted to the contact identified above by email to Injection-Mining@la.gov or by mail and must reference BBEH, LLC – Draft Order No. UIC 2026-07 SM and/or Draft Order No. 2026-08 SDS. Following the close of the public comment period, C&E will evaluate all comments received before making a final permit decision and will respond to all relevant comments in a written report. All interested persons are hereby notified. By order of: Dustin H. Davidson, Secretary Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy In accordance with Act 393 of the 2023 Louisiana Regular Session, accommodations will be provided upon request to people with disabilities in order to access this public hearing. To request an accommodation for this hearing, please contact Shannon.Hunt2@LA.GOV or (225) 342-4522. RUN: Sept. 17 (S 35) Cost of Notice: $60.00

NOTICE OF INTENT OFFICE OF PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING DIVISION In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana and the particular reference to the provisions of La R.S. 30:4, and the provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-M-3 (LAC 43:XVII, Subpart 5) and 29-M (LAC 43:XVII, Subpart 3) as amended and adopted by the Office of Permitting and Compliance of the State of Louisiana, BBEH Operating, LLC (B1147) 1301 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 301 Lafayette, LA 70508 will be applying to the Office of Permitting and Compliance, Engineering Division for permits to solution-mine and subsequently store hydrocarbons in two (2) wells at the Black Bayou Salt Dome. The proposed wells will be drilled as Class III Brine Extraction Wells and later converted to Class II Hydrocarbon Storage Wells. These proposed wells and salt caverns will be used for hydrocarbon storage. The proposed wells and salt caverns will be identified as Black Bayou Cavern Well No. 03 and Black Bayou Cavern Well No. 04 located in Section 008, Township 12 South, Range 12 West, Black Bayou Field, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Black Bayou Cavern Well Nos. 03 and 04 will be drilled to a depth of 7000 feet. The proposed top of the solution-mined caverns will be at 4100 feet with the base at 6000 feet. Once submitted, the application will be available for inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Engineering Division Office, 8th Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Interested parties may request to receive notice when the application is submitted, be included on the public notice or public hearing mailing list, or address other public participation related questions by contacting the Engineering Division by calling 225-342-7591, by e-mail to injection-mining@la.gov, or by mail to: Office of Permitting and Compliance Engineering Division PO Box 94275 – Capitol Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275 When corresponding, please reference the name of the applicant, the well name and number, the well serial number, if applicable, and the salt dome. RUN: Sept. 17 (S 34) Cost of Notice: $30.00

Cameron Parish Tourist Commission P.O. Box 388, Cameron, LA 70631 Ph (337)775-5718 * Fax (337)775-5567 www.visitcameronparish.org MINUTES The Cameron Parish Tourist Commission held its Regular Session on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The meeting was called to order at 3:56 p.m. by Chairperson Carolyn Miller, who led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the opening prayer. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Carolyn Miller, Chairman; Vicki Little, Vice Chairman; Michele Long, Secretary/Treasurer; Geralyn Myers ABSENT: Joe Ann Labove; Susan Boudreaux, Mary Johnson GUESTS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Pending draft minutes of the previous meeting were distributed to all board members via email prior to the meeting. A motion to approve the May 21, 2026 minutes as presented was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. The approved minutes will be published in the Cameron Pilot, the official paper of record. CORRESPONDENCE: The Gulf Coast Soil & Water Conservation District Committee requested promotional items for its meeting on June 25-26, 2026; and Dugas Fishing Rodeo-Hackberry requested promotional items for children for its July 4-5, 2026 event. TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion to approve the 2026 May financial report as presented was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. REVIEW AND PAYMENT OF BILLS: A motion to approve payment of $902.50 to Graham Group for e-blast graphic design and public relations was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Ratify Recurring Charges: A motion to approve the recurring charges for the Cameron Pilot & Google Workspace was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. Calendar of Events: The board will send a representative to the LCVB Committee Meeting and LTA Board Meeting on June 23 at Cypress Bend Resort in Toledo Bend Lake Country. The board discussed final plans for the NACo Closing Event in New Orleans July 20, 2026 as well as the LTA Summit in New Orleans on August 18-20, 2026. A motion to approve future sponsorships of $800 meal stipends to LOS Birders for spring and winter meetings was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. Website & Social Media: The board reviewed the CMP marketing e-blast, website data, and social media data. Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: The board discussed the need to create a strategic plan to assist the Visitor Center daily schedule. Brochure: The board continues to collaborate with Graham Group on the development and design of the new Cameron Parish Tourist Commission brochure. NEW BUSINESS: None UPDATES: Beachfront Development District # 1, #2 – 2026 Love Our Waterways Beach Sweep-September 19, 2026 Creole Nature Trail- Creole Nature Trail Holly Beach Restroom Facility update ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ethics Training and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Training: Due by December 31st NEXT MEETING: A motion to schedule the next meeting for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center was made by Vicki Little, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn at 5:13 p.m. was made by Michele Long, seconded by Geralyn Myers, all in favor, motion carried. APPROVED BY: ___________________________CAROLYN MILLER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST BY: ___________________________MICHELE LONG, SECRETARY/TREASURER RUN: Sept. 17 (S 33) Cost of Notice: $54.00

Cameron Parish Tourist Commission P.O. Box 388, Cameron, LA 70631 www.visitcameronparish.org Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 1428 LA-27, Bell City, LA 70630 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER – Carolyn Miller, Chairman 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS 4. PUBLIC COMMENT 5. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 13, August 27, September 9, 2026 6. CORRESPONDENCE 7. FINANCIAL REPORT 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Update-Specialist Position B. Ratify Recurring Charges – Cameron Pilot & Google Workspace C. Calendar of Events/Sponsorships D. Website, Facebook Update - CMP Marketing Plan E. Brochure 10. NEW BUSINESS A. 2027 Goals Discussion 11. ANY UPDATES A. Beachfront Development Districts 1 & 2 B. Creole Nature Trail C. Cameron Preservation Alliance 12. REVIEW AND PAYMENT OF BILLS 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS Chairman: Carolyn Miller (337) 515-7155 Vice Chairman: Vicki Little (337) 912-0114 Secretary: Michele Long (409) 893-2154 Joe Ann Labove (409) 920-2145 Geralyn Myers (337) 821-7539 Susan Boudreaux (337) 513-6921 Mary Johnson (337) 802-8086 RUN: Sept. 17 (S 32) Cost of Notice: $30.00

LOWER CAMERON HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS The Board of Commissioners of Lower Cameron Hospital Service District met in Regular Session on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., at South Cameron High School in Grand Chenier, Louisiana. Members present were Chairman Stephanie Rodrigue, Shawn Bonsall, Tredale Boudreaux, Mary Canik, and Michelle Trahan. Vickie Kiffe was absent. Secretary Michelle Vincent, Videographer Derek Williams and three Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies were in attendance. Kevin Dupke was a guest in attendance. Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. Tredale Boudreaux led the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer was led by Mary Canik. Roll was called by Secretary Michelle Vincent. A quorum was determined. Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Michelle Trahan, the Board of Commissioners approved the agenda. There was no comment cards submitted and no public comments. Upon motion by Tredale Boudreaux and seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners approved the July 14, 2026, special meeting minutes. Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Mary Canik, the Board of Commissioners approved the receipt of an update on the Status and Scope Changes Related to Applicable Codes pursuant to South Cameron Memorial Hospital Helipad and Replacement Facility, as prepared by Matthew Caillouet on behalf of Hoffpauir Studio Architecture - WHLC Architecture. Upon motion by Mary Canik and seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners approved the ratification of payment of recurring bills. Upon motion by Michelle Trahan and seconded by Shawn Bonsall, the Board of Commissioners approved the Financial Report, as prepared by Treasurer Julie Trahan and presented by Secretary Michelle Vincent. Upon motion by Shawn Bonsall and seconded by Tredale Boudreaux, the Board of Commissioners approved payment of the bills. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:48 PM. APPROVED BY: ___________________________Stephanie Rodrigue, Chairman ATTESTED BY: ___________________________ Mary Canik, Vice Chairman RUN: Sept. 17 (S 30) Cost of Notice: $36.00

PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:19.1 NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF ACTION REGARDING AD VALOREM TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Police Jury of the Parish of Cameron, State of Louisiana will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Meeting Room, West Annex Building, 148 Smith Circle, Cameron, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, and supporting public infrastructure, services, and essential facilities of the Parish, including roads/bridges, courthouse, jail, health center, other public buildings, garbage collection and disposal services, with any excess over the budgeted expenditures therefore to be used for other lawful governmental purposes of the Parish, including coastal endurance and forced drainage, fire protection, recreation, water systems, and gravity drainage, said excess may be allocated and shared to support special service districts created by the Parish and existing for such purposes; said Tax also to be in lieu of Parish ad valorem taxes currently levied and dedicated to roads/bridges (6.61 mills), courthouse and jail (2.64 mills), and health center (1.32 mills), and conditioned upon the discontinued levy of Consolidated Garbage District No. One’s 7.86 mill tax. RUN: Sept. 17 (S 29) Cost of Notice: $24.00

- 2 - EAST CHENIERE PERDUE FIELD 26-308 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, upon the application of HIGH BAR OPERATING COMPANY LLC. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the 8600’-9100’ Zone, Reservoir A, in the East Cheniere Perdue Field, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. 1. To establish rules and regulations and create a single drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of oil and gas and/or gas and condensate from the 8600’-9100’ Zone, Reservoir A, such unit to be designated 8600-9100 RA SUA. 2. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 3. To designate an operator of, and a unit well for, the proposed unit, if appropriate. 4. To provide that any future wells drilled to the 8600’-9100’ Zone, Reservoir A, within or outside of the proposed unit, should be exempt from the spacing provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-E. 5. To provide that the Department of Conservation and Energy should be authorized to reclassify the 8600’-9100’ Zone, Reservoir A, by supplemental order without the necessity of a public hearing if the producing characteristics of the reservoir change and evidence to justify such reclassification is submitted to and accepted by the Department of Conservation and Energy. 6. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The 8600’-9100’ Zone, Reservoir A, is hereby defined as being that oil and gas and/or gas and condensate bearing zone encountered between the depths of 8,624’ and 9,136’ (electrical log measurements) in the Columbia Minerals Corp., Inc. (formerly Despot Exploration, Inc.)-Boudoin No. 1 Well (SN 166825), located in Section 8, Township 14 South, Range 6 West. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 9/9/26;9/12/26 L lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. ------------------------------------------ N O T E This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear, but is merely an invitation to attend the hearing if you so desire. A copy of this Notice is being sent to all known interested and represented parties and interested owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE MORNING ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and will be published in the “CAMERON PARISH PILOT”, DeQuincy, Louisiana. RUN: Sept. 17 (S 28) Cost of Notice: $54.00

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND SANARE ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Sanare Energy Partners, LLC (Respondent), Agency Interest Number 7983, have entered into a proposed settlement agreement, Settlement Tracking No. SA-AE-26-0039, concerning the State’s allegations of environmental violations by Respondent at its facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which allegations are set forth in Notice of Potential Penalty, Enforcement Tracking No. AE-PP-24-00229. The Department of Environmental Quality will accept comments on the proposed settlement for the next forty-five (45) days. The public is invited and encouraged to submit written comments to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, Post Office Box 4302, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4302, Attention: Brandon B. Williams, Attorney. All comments will be considered by the Department of Environmental Quality in reaching a decision on whether to make the settlement final. Terms and conditions of the proposed settlement agreement may be reviewed on the Department of Environmental Quality’s website at www.deq.louisiana.gov, by selecting About LDEQ, Enforcement, and Settlements. The document may also be viewed at, and copies obtained from, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Public Records Center, Room 127, Galvez Building, 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. To request a copy of the proposed settlement, submit a completed Public Record Request Form (DEQ Form ISD-0005-01). The form and instructions for completion may be found on the DEQ Website at the following address: http://deq.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/General/PublicRecordsRequestForm.pdf, or by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-866-896-5337. Pursuant to La. R.S. 30:2050.7(D), the Department of Environmental Quality may hold a public hearing regarding this proposed settlement when either of the following conditions are met: 1) a written request for public hearing has been filed by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision or agency, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members who reside in the parish in which the facility is located; or 2) the secretary finds a significant degree of public interest in this settlement. For further information, you may call the Legal Division of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality at (225) 219-3985. RUN: Sept. 17 (S 27) Cost of Notice: $36.00

proceedings Parish of Cameron July 13, 2026 The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:00 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were Marsha Trahan, Vickie Kiffe, Sharon Picou, Randall Faulk and Joseph Delcambre Absent: Telesha Bertrand, Christi Labove and R. Mitchell Kelley The prayer and the pledge were led by Mrs. Trahan and Mr. Faulk. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the minutes of the June 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent. On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Trahan, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. The Board received Financial Statement and Reports on Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved renewal of student and athletic accident insurance, as presented by the Superintendent on behalf of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Public Entity Division . The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office. On the motion of Mrs. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved 16th Section Bids to accept highest bidder for S16-T12S-R12W W Side Gum Cove, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office. On the motion of Mr. Delcambre, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved Temporary Road Use Agreement - ROW on Section16 T12SR11W and T12SR12W, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office. The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management/ Robert Gates – Maintenance/ Transportation Supervisor A. Projects to be bid/quotes None at this time B.Projects out for bid/quotes - James Hoffpauir, Project Management None at this time C.Approval of bid and quote awards - Superintendent None at this time The Board received updates on current FEMA, CDBG and General Fund Construction, Repairs, and Renovations to permanent and temporary sites' projects from Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, Cameron Parish School Board's Project Management Firm, as prepared by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects. The Board received Maintenance and Transportation updates, as presented by Mr. Robert Gates. The Board received for review revisions to Policy DJD- Expense Reimbursement, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board received for review revisions to Policy DIC– Inventories to comply with Bulletin 1929 Lousiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook- changing of fixed assets value, as presented by the Superintendent On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholder’s committee, as presented by the Superintendent for Mrs. Robin Gates, Supervisor. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the following low bidders on the items below for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented by the Superintendent: 1. Copy Paper Bid 2. Janitorial Supplies Bid 3. Paper Goods Bid 4. Official Journal 5. Lunchroom- Food / Supplies Bid The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent: Superintendent’s Report July 13, 2026 Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract: 1. Human Resource Management a. Reviewed weekly advertisements for open positions with Mrs. Boudreaux b. Appointed new Principal at SCHS and new Data and Accountability Supervisor c. Met with Mrs. Campbell at HHS on 6/25 regarding Assistant Principal opening 2. District Operations and Financial Management a. Attended SCHS Gym Construction meetings on 6/9, 6/23, and 6/30. b. Had a CPSB representative attend a Hurricane preparedness meeting on 6/17 at CPPJ c. Participated in Zoom call on 6/9 with reps from CMC regarding our software upgrade 3. Student Growth and Achievement a. Reviewed data released from LDOE regarding test scores b. Participated in a Zoom on 6/2 with a rep from Outreach 4. Communication and Community Relations a. Attended VNG CAG meeting on 6/25 b. Attended ITEP meeting on 6/22 c. Attended State of SWLA Luncheon on 6/30 5. Organizational Leadership a. Participated in a call with LSBA on 6/11 regarding the Governor’s Executive Order b. Attended a lunch on 6/15 with LSBA Executive Director, Janet Pope, Senator Abraham, and superintendents from Calcasieu and Jeff Davis regarding the Governor’s Executive Order for teacher stipends On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting. ___________________________ Telesha Bertrand Date July 13, 2026 APPROVED: __________________________Telesha Bertrand - President CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD __________________________ Charley Lemons, Superintendent CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RUN: Sept. 17 (S 26) Cost of Notice: $78.00

PROCEEDINGS Parish of Cameron June 8, 2026 The Cameron Parish School Board met at its regular meeting on this date at 5:00 pm and meeting was called to order, members in attendance were Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Telesha Bertrand, Randall Faulk and Sharon Picou Absent: Marsha Trahan, Joseph Delcambre and Robert Kelley The prayer and the pledge were led by Mr. Faulk and Mrs. Picou. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the agenda. On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the minutes of the May 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board recognized the following, as presented by the Superintendent: Ø Student/ Teacher/ Principal of the year Parish level Ø State Champions and State Runner Ups from 2026 Athletics On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved payment of the bills, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. The Board received Financial Statement and Reports on Current Investments, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approval of School Allocations for 2026-2027 School Year, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved terms of engagement and terms of services to be provided by Gragson, Casiday & Guillory, LLP Certified Public Accountants, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as requested by Gragson, Cassiday and Guillory, LLP, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved the 2026-2027 Budget, as presented by Mrs. Hayes. On the motion of Ms. Kiffe, seconded by Mrs. Labove the Board took a roll call vote approving "Proces Verbal and Resolution Promulgating the Results of the May 16,2026 Election" Tax Millage Renewal Election, as presented by the Superintendent- Roll Call Vote YEAHS: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Randall Faulk NAYS: None ABSENT: Marsha Trahan, Robert Kelley, Joseph Delcambre The Board received information on the monthly report on property income, as prepared by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office. On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved Williams request for temporary workspace onT15S R14W Section16, as presented by Mr. Michael Cassidy, Cameron Parish District Attorney Office. The Board received reports on current construction bid activities, as presented by James Hoffpauir, Project Management/ Robert Gates – Maintenance/ Transportation Supervisor A.Projects to be bid/quotes o None at this time B.Projects out for bid/quotes - James Hoffpauir, Project Management o None at this time On the motion of Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mrs. Labove, the Board approved Shannon Smith as low bidder for the Cameron Parish School Board Warehouse renovations, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board received updates on current FEMA, CDBG and General Fund Construction, Repairs, and Renovations to permanent and temporary sites' projects from Hoffpauir Architects, LLC, Cameron Parish School Board's Project Management Firm, as prepared by Hoffpauir Architects, LLC and Project Architects. The Board received Maintenance and Transportation updates, as presented by Mr. Robert Gates. On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Ms. Kiffe, the Board approved revisions to Policy JCDA Student Code of Conduct for 2026/2027 changes, per annual Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board received for review revisions to the Cameron Parish School Board Pupil Progression Plan as presented for input to local stakeholder’s committee, as presented by the Superintendent for Mrs. Robin Gates, Supervisor. On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board approved Administrator contracts, as presented by the Superintendent. The Board received the Superintendent’s Report, as presented by the Superintendent: Superintendent’s Report June 8, 2026 Please accept this report regarding my efforts to meet the following Performance Objectives as outlined in Exhibit A of my employment contract: 1. Human Resource Management a. Visited each campus as often as possible to meet with administration regarding any issues b. Held annual LNG teacher appreciation luncheon on 5/6 for all schools c. Held Central office staff meeting on 5/13 to discuss summer hours and plans d. Teachers, admin, and supervisors attended the annual LDOE Teacher Leader Summit from 5/25-5/28 2. District Operations and Financial Management a. Attended SCHS Gym construction meeting on 5/5 and 5/19 b. Participated in a Zoom on 5/5 for the introduction of the BusRight App to local LNGs and Sheriff Savoie c. Met with Mudd and Brucchaus on 5/18 regarding a PR request pertaining to litigation d. Met with Justin at GLHS on 5/26 to look at an issue at the Ag Barn e. Met with CMC on 5/26 to discuss proposals for our HVAC monitoring issues 3. Student Growth and Achievement a. Attended HHS Graduation on 5/15 b. Attended SCHS Graduation on 5/16 c. Attended GLHS Graduation on 5/16 4. Communication and Community Relations a. Attended Day at the Capitol with Cheniere on 5/12s b. Participated in a Zoom call on 5/7 with LASSA and the Governor regarding Amendment 3 c. Held our EOY Parental Advisory Committee Zoom call on 5/20 5. Organizational Leadership a. Participated in LDOE Superintendent call on 5/1 b. Attended SWLA Superintendent meeting on 5/1 The Board took a roll call vote to enter into executive session for the purpose of the following , as presented by the President and District Attorney’s Office: A. Evaluation of the Superintendent Roll Call Vote YEAHS: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Randall Faulk NAYS: None ABSENT: Marsha Trahan, Robert Kelley, Joseph Delcambre The Board took a roll call vote to enter into regular session , as presented by the President and District Attorney’s Office: Roll Call Vote YEAHS: Telesha Bertrand, Sharon Picou, Christi Labove, Vickie Kiffe, Randall Faulk NAYS: None ABSENT: Marsha Trahan, Robert Kelley, Joseph Delcambre On the motion of Mrs. Labove, seconded by Mrs. Picou, the Board approved to renew the Superintendent’s contract for a 2 ½ yr period, with an end date of 12/31/2028 and evaluation for 2026 with an excellent category of evaluation results, as presented by the President. On the motion of Mrs. Picou, seconded by Mr. Faulk, the Board adjourned the regular school board meeting. ___________________________Telesha Bertrand Date June 8, 2026 APPROVED: ___________________________Telesha Bertrand - President CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ___________________________Charley Lemons, Superintendent CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RUN: Sept. 17 (S 25) Cost of Notice: $108.00