Notice of Invitation to Participate; Coal Exploration License Application WYW183321, Wyoming, 40140 [2014-16226]

Download as PDF 40140 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 133 / Friday, July 11, 2014 / Notices Bridger Coal Company has applied to the BLM for a coal exploration license on public land to the west of the Jim Bridger underground coal mine. The purpose of the exploration program is to obtain structural and quality information of the coal. The BLM regulations at 43 CFR 3410 require the publication of an invitation to participate in the coal exploration in the Federal Register.The Federal coal resources included in the exploration license application are located in the following described lands in Wyoming: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWY922000–L13200000–EL0000, WYW1 83321] Notice of Invitation to Participate; Coal Exploration License Application WYW183321, Wyoming Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, and to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Bridger Coal Company on a pro rata cost-sharing basis, in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. SUMMARY: This notice of invitation will be published in the Rock Springs RocketMiner once each week for 2 consecutive weeks beginning the week of June 9, 2014, and in the Federal Register Any party electing to participate in this exploration program must send written notice to both the BLM and Bridger Coal Company, as provided in the ADDRESSES section below, no later than 30 days after publication of this invitation in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration plan are available for review during normal business hours in the following offices (serialized under number WYW183321): BLM, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009; and, BLM, Rock Springs Field Office, 280 Highway 191 North, Rock Springs, WY 82901. The written notice should be sent to the following addresses: Bridger Coal Company, c/o Interwest Mining Co., Attn: Scott M. Child, 1407 W. North Temple, #310, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 and the BLM Wyoming State Office, Branch of Solid Minerals, Attn: Jackie Madson, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Madson, Land Law Examiner, at 307–775–6258. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 22 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 28, lots 1 to 15, inclusive, and NW1/ 4SE1/4. The area described contains 639.49 acres. The proposed exploration program is fully described and will be conducted pursuant to an exploration plan to be approved by the BLM. Authority: 43 CFR 3410.2–1(c)(1). tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 22:04 Jul 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 Larry Claypool, Deputy State Director, Minerals and Lands. [FR Doc. 2014–16226 Filed 7–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [14X 1109AF LLUT9223000 L13200000.EL0000, UTU–90194] Notice of Invitation to Participate; Coal Exploration License Application UTU– 90194, Sevier County, UT Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976 and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations, members of the public are invited to participate with Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, on a pro rata cost sharing basis in a program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in Sevier County, Utah. DATES: Any party seeking to participate in this exploration program must send written notice to both the BLM and Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, to the addresses provided in the ADDRESSES section below, no later than August 11, 2014. Such written notice must refer to serial number UTU–90194. The notice of invitation to participate in this coal exploration license was published in the Richfield Reaper, beginning the third SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 week of January 2014, once each week for two consecutive weeks. ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration license application UTU–90194 and the proposed plan are available for review from 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, in the public room of the BLM-Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. A written notice to participate in the exploration program should be sent to Roger Bankert, Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, Division of Lands and Minerals, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, and to Mark Bunnell, Canyon Fuel Company LLC, c/o SUFCO Mine, 597 South SR 24, Salina, UT 84654. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stan Perkes by telephone (801)539–4036, or by email: sperkes@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339 to contact the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The exploration activities will be performed pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, 30 U.S.C. 201(b), and to the regulations at 43 CFR Part 3410. The purpose of the exploration program is to gain additional geologic knowledge of the coal underlying the exploration area for the purpose of assessing the coal resources. The exploration program is fully described and will be conducted pursuant to an exploration license and plan approved by the BLM. The exploration plan may be modified to accommodate the legitimate exploration needs of persons seeking to participate. Canyon Fuel Company, LLC, has applied to the BLM for a coal exploration license on U.S. Forest Service surface with federally-owned minerals in Sevier County, Utah. The lands to be explored for coal deposits in exploration license UTU– 90194 are described as follows: T. 21 S., R. 4 E., SLM, Utah Sec. 13, W1⁄2NE1⁄4, E1⁄2NW1⁄4; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, W1⁄2NW1⁄4, W1⁄2SW1⁄4; Sec. 26, W1⁄2NW1⁄4; Sec. 27, N1⁄2; Secs. 28–33, all. Containing 5,770.93 acres. The Federal coal within the lands described for exploration license E:\FR\FM\11JYN1.SGM 11JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[LLWY922000-L13200000-EL0000, WYW183321]


Notice of Invitation to Participate; Coal Exploration License 
Application WYW183321, Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the 
Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, and to Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) regulations, all interested parties are hereby invited 
to participate with Bridger Coal Company on a pro rata cost-sharing 
basis, in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the 
United States of America in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.

DATES: This notice of invitation will be published in the Rock Springs 
Rocket-Miner once each week for 2 consecutive weeks beginning the week 
of June 9, 2014, and in the Federal Register Any party electing to 
participate in this exploration program must send written notice to 
both the BLM and Bridger Coal Company, as provided in the ADDRESSES 
section below, no later than 30 days after publication of this 
invitation in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration plan are available for review 
during normal business hours in the following offices (serialized under 
number WYW183321): BLM, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, 
Cheyenne, WY 82009; and, BLM, Rock Springs Field Office, 280 Highway 
191 North, Rock Springs, WY 82901. The written notice should be sent to 
the following addresses: Bridger Coal Company, c/o Interwest Mining 
Co., Attn: Scott M. Child, 1407 W. North Temple, 310, Salt 
Lake City, UT 84116 and the BLM Wyoming State Office, Branch of Solid 
Minerals, Attn: Jackie Madson, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Madson, Land Law Examiner, at 
307-775-6258. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. 
The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message 
or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during 
normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bridger Coal Company has applied to the BLM 
for a coal exploration license on public land to the west of the Jim 
Bridger underground coal mine. The purpose of the exploration program 
is to obtain structural and quality information of the coal. The BLM 
regulations at 43 CFR 3410 require the publication of an invitation to 
participate in the coal exploration in the Federal Register.The Federal 
coal resources included in the exploration license application are 
located in the following described lands in Wyoming:

Sixth Principal Meridian

T. 22 N., R. 101 W.,
    Sec. 28, lots 1 to 15, inclusive, and NW1/4SE1/4.

    The area described contains 639.49 acres.

    The proposed exploration program is fully described and will be 
conducted pursuant to an exploration plan to be approved by the BLM.

    Authority: 43 CFR 3410.2-1(c)(1).

Larry Claypool,
Deputy State Director, Minerals and Lands.
[FR Doc. 2014-16226 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-22-P
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