[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36221-36222]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-12906]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WY-080-1430-EU, WYW-115003, WYW-148855]


Notice of Realty Modified Competitive Sale of Public Lands

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Modified Competitive Sale of Public Lands in Weston County, WY.

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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) and the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act 
of 2000, Public Law No. 106-248, July 25, 2000. 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

Parcel Number 1 (WYW-115003)
T. 48 N., R. 60 W.,
    Sec. 7, lot 4.
    39.56 acres.
    Parcel Number 2 (WYW-148855)
    T. 48 N., R. 60 W.,
    Sec. 18, lot 5.
    42.44 acres.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Hill, Field Manager, BLM 
Newcastle Field Office, 1101 Washington Blvd., Newcastle, WY 82701, 
307-746-6600.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This sale is consistent with BLM policies 
and the Newcastle Resource Management Plan. In accordance with section 
7 of the Taylor Grazing Act, 43 U.S.C. 315f, and Executive Order No. 
6910, the described lands are hereby classified for disposal by sale. 
The purpose of this sale is to dispose of two isolated parcels of 
public lands that have no legal access. The fair market values, 
planning document, and environmental assessment covering the proposed 
sale will be available for review at the BLM Newcastle Field Office, 
Newcastle, WY.
    The parcels will be offered by modified competitive sale to only 
the adjoining landowners. The adjoining landowners will be required to 
submit proof of adjoining landownership 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 from the date of publication of this Notice, 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 or political subdivision authorized to 
hold property, or an entity

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legally capable of conveying and holding land or interests in WY.
    2. Sealed bidding is the only acceptable method of bidding. A bid 
must be received in the BLM Newcastle Field Office by 2 p.m., July 24, 
2002, 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, (WYW-115003) or (WYW-148855), Sale held July 
24, 2002.''
    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 bidder and the deposit shall be 
forfeited and disposed of as other receipts of the sale.
    5. If 2 or more envelopes containing valid bids of the same amount 
are received, the determination of which is to be considered the 
highest bid shall be by supplemental biddings. The designated high 
bidders shall be allowed to submit oral or sealed bids as designated by 
the Authorized Officer.
    6. 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 Field Office by 2 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each 
month beginning August 28, 2002. 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 
Field Office.
    3. Harry Borgialli is the grazing lessee (GR-498041) on parcel 
WYW115003 and parcel WYW148855. Any conveyance will be subject to the 
existing grazing use of Harry Borgialli. The rights of Harry Borgialli 
to graze domestic livestock on the real estate according to the 
conditions and terms of grazing authorization No. GR-498041 shall cease 
on September 25, 2003. The successful bidder is entitled to receive 
annual grazing fees from Harry Borgialli in an amount not to exceed 
that which would be authorized under the Federal grazing fee published 
in the Federal Register.
    Classification Comments: Interested parties may submit comments 
regarding the classification of the land as suitable for disposal 
through sale.
    Application Comments: For a period of 45 days from the date of this 
notice, interested parties may submit comments to the Field Manager, 
BLM Newcastle Field Office, 1101 Washington Blvd., Newcastle, WY 82701. 
Any adverse comments will be evaluated by the State Director. In the 
absence of any adverse comments, the classification will become 
effective 60 days from the date of publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register.

    Dated: April 19, 2002.
Bill Hill,
Field Manager.
[FR Doc. 02-12906 Filed 5-22-02; 8:45 am]
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