[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-4969]


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[Federal Register: March 4, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
[WY-060-04-4210-05; WYW125255]

 

Realty Action; Modified Competitive Sale of Public Lands; Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of realty action, modified competitive sale of public 
lands in Crook County.

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SUMMARY: The following public surface estate has been determined to be 
suitable for disposal by modified competitive sale under Section 203 of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, (90 STAT. 
2750; 43 U.S.C. 1713). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is required 
to receive fair market value for the land sold and any bid for less 
than fair market value will be rejected. The BLM may accept or reject 
any and all offers, or withdraw any land or interest in the land for 
sale if the sale would not be consistent with FLPMA or other applicable 
law.

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 57 N., R. 66 W.,
    Sec. 27, lots 2, 3, 8, SW\1/4\NW\1/4\.

    111.31 acres.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Floyd Ewing, Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Newcastle 
Resource Area, 1101 Washington Blvd., Newcastle, Wyoming 82701, 307-
746-4453.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This sale is consistent with Bureau of Land 
Management policies and the Newcastle Management Framework Plan. The 
purpose of this sale is to dispose of an isolated parcel of public 
land. The fair market values, planning document, and environmental 
assessment covering the proposed sale will be available for review at 
the Bureau of Land Management, Newcastle Resource Area, Newcastle, 
Wyoming.
    The parcel will be offered by modified competitive sale to the 
adjoining landowners. The adjoining landowners will be required to 
submit proof of adjoining land ownership before a bid can be accepted.
    The publication of this Notice of Realty Action in the Federal 
Register shall segregate the above public lands from appropriation 
under the public land laws, including the mining laws. Any subsequent 
application shall not be accepted, shall not be considered as filed and 
shall be returned to the applicant if the notice segregates the land 
from the use applied for in the application. The segregative effect of 
this notice will terminate upon issuance of a conveyance document, 270 
days, or when a cancellation Notice is published, whichever occurs 
first.

Sale Procedures

    1. All bidders must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, 
corporations authorized to own real estate in the State of Wyoming, a 
state, state instrumentality of political subdivision authorized to 
hold property, or an entity legally capable of conveying and holding 
land or interests in Wyoming.
    2. Sealed bidding is the only acceptable method of bidding. All 
bids must be received in the Newcastle Resource Area Office by 11:00 
a.m., May 25, 1994, at which time the sealed bid envelopes will be 
opened and the high bid announced. The high bidder will be notified in 
writing within 30 days whether or not the BLM can accept the bid. The 
sealed bid envelope must be marked on the front lower left-hand corner 
with the words ``Public Land Sale, (WYW125255), Sale held May 25, 
1994.''
    3. All sealed bids must be accompanied by a payment of not less 
than 10 percent of the total bid. Each bid and final payment must be 
accompanied by certified check, money order, bank draft, or cashier's 
check made payable to: Department of the Interior-BLM.
    4. Failure to pay the remainder of the full bid price within 180 
days of the sale will disqualify the apparent high bidder and the 
deposit shall be forfeited and disposed of as other receipts of the 
sale. If the apparent high bidder is disqualified, the next highest 
qualified bid will be honored or the land will be reoffered under 
competitive procedures. If two or more envelopes containing valid bids 
of the same amount are received, supplemental sealed bidding will be 
used to determine the high bid. Additional sealed bids will be 
submitted to resolve all ties.
    5. If the parcel fails to sell, it will be reoffered for sale under 
competitive procedures. For reoffered land, bids must be received in 
the Newcastle Resource Area Office by 11 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday 
of each month beginning June 22, 1994. Reoffered land will remain 
available for sale until sold or until the sale action is canceled or 
terminated. Reappraisals of the parcel will be made periodically to 
reflect the current fair market value. If the fair market value of the 
parcel changes, the land will remain open for competitive bidding 
according to the procedures and conditions of this notice.

Patent Terms and Conditions

    Any patent issued will be subject to all valid existing rights. 
Specific patent reservations include:
    1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches or canals constructed by the 
authority of the United States pursuant to the Act of August 30, 1890 
(43 U.S.C. 945).
    2. All minerals will be reserved to the United States, together 
with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the minerals. A more 
detailed description of this reservation, which will be incorporated 
into the patent document, is available for review at the BLM Newcastle 
Resource Area Office.
    3. F.A. Bush, Inc. is the grazing lessee (GR-8412) and owner of the 
following authorized permanent range improvement: Project No. 4338, a 
fence. If any party, other than F.A. Bush, Inc., is the successful 
bidder on the land being offered for sale, that party shall be required 
to reimburse F.A. Bush, Inc. for the adjusted value of the range 
improvement and furnish proof to the Authorized Officer, Bureau of Land 
Management, Newcastle Resource Area, before conveyance can be made. If 
the bidder and grazing lessee are unable to agree on compensation for 
the range improvement, the authorized officer shall determine the 
adjusted value.
    For a period of 45 days from the date of this notice published in 
the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments to the 
BLM, District Manager, Casper District Office, 1701 East ``E'' Street, 
Casper, Wyoming 82601. Any adverse comments will be evaluated by the 
State Director, who may vacate or modify this realty action and issue a 
final determination. In the absence of any action by the State 
Director, this realty action will become final.

    Dated: February 25, 1994.
Donald Hinrichsen,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-4969 Filed 3-3-94; 8:45 am]
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