[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-21796]


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[Federal Register: September 6, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WY-060-04-4210-05]

 

Realty Action; Competitive, Direct, and Modified Competitive 
Sales of Public Lands; Nebraska

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Realty Action, sale of public lands in Morrill 
County, Nebraska.

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SUMMARY: The following public surface estate has been determined to be 
suitable for disposal by 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.

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         Serial No.                Legal description            Acres   
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Sixth Principal Meridian:                                               
  NEW114139.................  T. 22 N., R. 46 W., sec. 7,           3.86
                               lot 3.                                   
  NEW114142.................  T. 19 N., R. 49 W., sec. 21,         40   
                               NW\1/4\SW\1/4\.                          
  NEW114143.................  T. 21 N., R. 49 W., sec. 20,         80   
                               W\1/2\NW\1/4\.                           
  NEW114144.................  T. 21 N., R. 49 W., sec. 29,         40   
                               SE\1/4\SW\1/4\.                          
  NEW114145.................  T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 2,          80   
                               S\1/2\NW\1/4\.                           
  NEW114146.................  T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5,          30   
                               N\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, SW\1/              
                               4\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.                        
  NEW114147.................  T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5,          20   
                               SW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, NW\1/             
                               4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\.                        
  NEW114148.................  T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5,          10   
                               SW\1/4\SE\1/4\SW\1/4\.                   
  NEW114149.................  T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 7,          40   
                               SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.                          
  NEW114212.................  T. 21 N., R. 51 W., sec. 22,         80   
                               E\1/2\SE\1/4\.                           
  NEW114213.................  T. 20 N., R. 52 W., sec. 20,         40   
                               SW\1/4\SE\1/4\.                          
  NEW114214.................  T. 20 N., R. 52 W., sec. 27,         80   
                               E\1/2\NW\1/4\.                           
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      Total.................  ............................        543.86
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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 Nebraska Resource Management Plan. The 
purpose of this sale is to dispose of 12 isolated parcels 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 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. 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. The following sales will be conducted by competitive bidding: 
NEW 114142, NEW114145, NEW114147.
    2. The following parcels will be offered by direct sale to the 
adjoining landowner: NEW114144, NEW114149, NEW114213. The adjoining 
landowner will be required to submit proof of adjoining landownership 
before a bid can be accepted.
    3. The following parcels will be offered by modified competitive 
sale to the adjoining landowners: NEW114139, NEW114143, NEW114146, 
NEW114148, NEW114212, NEW114214.
    4. All bidders must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, 
corporations authorized to own real estate in the State of Nebraska, a 
state, state instrumentality or political subdivision authorized to 
hold property, or an entity legally capable of conveying and holding 
land or interests in Nebraska.
    5. 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., November 23, 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 (identify serial number), Sale held 
November 23, 1994.''
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. If any parcels fail to sell, they will be reoffered for sale 
under competitive procedures. For reoffered land, bids must be received 
in the Newcastle Resource Area Office by 11:00 a.m. on the fourth 
Wednesday of each month beginning December 28, 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.
    9. Parcels NEW114147 and NEW114148 are crossed by the Burlington 
Northern Railroad. Parcel NEW114142 is crossed by a buried telephone 
cable (US West Communications), and a powerline (Wheatbelt Public Power 
District). Parcels NEW114147 and NEW114213 are crossed by a powerline 
(Chimney Rock Public Power District).

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. David J. Wolf is the grazing lessee (GR-498040) on parcel 
NEW114145. Any conveyance will be subject to the existing grazing use 
of David J. Wolf. The rights of David J. Wolf to graze domestic 
livestock on the real estate according to the conditions and terms of 
grazing authorization No. GR-498040 shall cease 2 years from the date 
of sale. The successful bidder is entitled to receive annual grazing 
fees from David J. Wolf in an amount not to exceed that which would be 
authorized under the Federal grazing fee published in the Federal 
Register.
    4. David J. Wolf is the grazing lessee (GR-498040) and owner of the 
following authorized permanent range improvement: Project No. 6061, a 
fence. If any party, other than David J. Wolf, is the successful bidder 
on the land being offered for sale (NEW114145), that party shall be 
required to reimburse David J. Wolf 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 office shall determine the 
adjusted value.
    5. Richard J. Faessler is the grazing lessee (GR-498011) on parcel 
NEW114142. Any conveyance will be subject to the existing grazing use 
of Richard J. Faessler. The rights of Richard J. Faessler to graze 
domestic livestock on the real estate according to the conditions and 
terms of grazing authorization No. GR-498011 shall cease on February 
28, 2002. The successful bidder is entitled to receive annual grazing 
fees from Richard J. Faessler in an amount not to exceed that which 
would be authorized under the Federal grazing fee published in the 
Federal Register.
    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: August 25, 1994.
Donald Hinrichsen,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-21796 Filed 9-2-94; 8:45 am]
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