[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 132 (Friday, July 10, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 37410-37411] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-18337] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [NV-930-1430-01; N-61416] Notice of Realty Action: Modified-Competitive Sale of Public Lands AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Modified-Competitive Sale of Public Lands in Lincoln County, Nevada. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The below listed public land in Patterson Wash, Lincoln County, Nevada has been examined and found suitable for sale utilizing modified-competitive procedures, at not less than the fair market value. In accordance with Section 7 of the Act of June 28, 1934, as amended, 43 U.S.C. 315f and EO 6910, the described lands are hereby classified as suitable for disposal under the authority of Section 203 of the Act of October 21, 1976; 43 U.S.C. 1761. DATES: On or before August 24, 1998, interested parties may submit comments to the Assistant District Manager, Nonrenewable Resources. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to: Bureau of Land Management, Gene L. Drais, Assistant District Manager, Nonrenewable Resources, HC 33, Box 33500, Ely, NV 89301-9408. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael McGinty, Realty Specialist, at the above address or telephone (702) 289-1882. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following described parcel of land, situated in Lincoln County is being offered as a modified-competitive sale of public lands located; Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada T. 2 N., R. 67 E., Section 22, NW\1/4\NW\1/4\. Containing 40.00 acres more or less. This land is not required for any federal purposes. The sale is consistent with current Bureau planning for this area and would be in the public interest. The mineral estate of the above described lands are currently in non-federal ownership and will remain so. The land will be offered for sale by sealed bid to be submitted at the BLM Ely Field Office at 702 North Industrial Way, Ely Nevada, 89301, during standard working hours starting at 7:30 am PDST on September 15, 1998 and ending 4:00 pm PDST on September 18, 1998. The sealed bids will be opened at 8:00 am PDST on September 21, 1998. This sale will be by modified-competitive procedures. Mr. Bevan Lister (designated bidder) will be given the opportunity meet the highest bid received by sealed bid. Bid envelopes must be marked on the left front corner with serial number N-61416 and sale date. Bid must not be less than the appraised fair market value as specified in this notice. The Fair Market Value as determined by appraisal is $6,000.00. Each sealed bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, or cashier's check made payable to the Department of Interior : BLM, for not less than 10 percent of the amount bid. The terms and conditions applicable to this sale are: The patent, when issued, will contain the following reservation to the United States: 1. A right-of-way thereon for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). The patent will be subject to the following: 1. Those rights for an existing Lincoln County road right-of-way for a gravel road, constructed under the provisions of R.S. 2477. The right-of-way width is 60 feet. The right-of-way is in effect in perpetuity. Federal law requires all bidders must be U.S. citizens 18 years old or older, or in the case of corporations, be subject to the laws of any State of the United States. Under modified-competitive sale procedures, an apparent high bidder will be declared after the sealed bids are open. The apparent high bidder and the designated bidder (Mr. Bevan Lister) will be notified. The designated bidder will have 30 days from the date of the sale to exercise the preference consideration given to meet the high bid. Should the designated bidder fail to submit a bid that matches the apparent high bid within specified time period, the apparent high bidder shall be declared high bidder. The total purchase price of the the land shall be paid within 180 days of the date of the sale. The purchase price does not include the costs for publishing in the Federal Register. The purchaser will be required to reimburse the BLM for publishing cost, when remitting final payment for parcel. Upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register, the above described land will be segregated from all other forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the general mining laws, and leasing under the mineral leasing laws. This segregation will terminate upon issuance of a patent or 270 days from the date of this publication, whichever occurs first. For a period of 45 days from the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments regarding this action to the Assistant District Manager, Nonrenewable Resources at the address listed above. Any adverse comments will be reviewed by the State Director who may sustain, vacate, or modify this realty action. In absence of any adverse comments, this realty action will become the final determination of the Department of the Interior. The Bureau [[Page 37411]] of Land Management may accept or reject any or all offers, or withdraw any land or interest in the land from sale, if, in the opinion of the authorized officer, consummation of the sale would not be fully consistent with FLPMA, or other applicable laws. The lands will not be offered for sale until at least 60 days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Dated: June 25, 1998. Gene A. Kolkman, District Manager. [FR Doc. 98-18337 Filed 7-9-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-HC-P