Proposed Direct Sale of Public Land, Wyoming, 208-209 [E7-25539]

Download as PDF 208 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 1 / Wednesday, January 2, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Land Management [WY–923–1310–FI; WYW145949] [WY–923–1310–FI; WYW145950] Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease [WY–923–1310–FI; WYW150376] AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. Interior. Notice of proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease. ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from GaryWilliams Production Company for Noncompetitive oil and gas lease WYW145949 for land in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from GaryWilliams Production Company for Noncompetitive oil and gas lease WYW145950 for land in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, Pamela J. Lewis, Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at (307) 775–6176. Bureau of Land Management, Pamela J. Lewis, Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at (307) 775–6176. The lessee has agreed to the amended lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $5.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500 administrative fee and $163 to reimburse the Department for the cost of this Federal Register notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to reinstate lease WYW145949 effective August 1, 2007, under the original terms and conditions of the lease and the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. BLM has not issued a valid lease affecting the lands. The lessee has agreed to the amended lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $5.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per year and 162⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500 administrative fee and $163 to reimburse the Department for the cost of this Federal Register notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to reinstate lease WYW145950 effective August 1, 2007, under the original terms and conditions of the lease and the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. BLM has not issued a valid lease affecting the lands. Pamela J. Lewis, Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication. [FR Doc. E7–25447 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] Pamela J. Lewis, Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication. [FR Doc. E7–25448 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P BILLING CODE 4310–22–P ACTION: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Wyoming: Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas lease. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2–3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Black Diamond Energy, Inc. for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW150376 for land in Campbell County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau of Land Management, Pamela J. Lewis, Chief, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication, at (307) 775–6176. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The lessee has agreed to the amended lease terms for rentals and royalties at rates of $20.00 per acre or fraction thereof, per year and 182⁄3 percent, respectively. The lessee has paid the required $500 administrative fee and $163 to reimburse the Department for the cost of this Federal Register notice. The lessee has met all the requirements for reinstatement of the lease as set out in Sections 31(d) and (e) of the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 188), and the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to reinstate lease WYW150376 effective June 1, 2007, under the original terms and conditions of the lease and the increased rental and royalty rates cited above. BLM has not issued a valid lease affecting the lands. Julie L. Weaver, Land Law Examiner, Branch of Fluid Minerals Adjudication. [FR Doc. E7–25449 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WY–010–1430–EU; WYW–150992] Proposed Direct Sale of Public Land, Wyoming AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 1 / Wednesday, January 2, 2008 / Notices ACTION: Notice of realty action. Public Law 106–485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 Stat. 2199) directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, to convey all right, title and interest (excluding mineral interest) in a parcel of public land in Big Horn County and Washakie County, Wyoming. The parcel of land to be conveyed comprises some portion or portions of approximately 16,077.59 acres. Conveyance is to be made to the Westside Irrigation District, at appraised value. The sale will be processed according to regulations at 43 CFR 2711.1–2. ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this Notice to Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Worland Field Office, P.O. Box 119, Worland, WY 82401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Tkach, Interim Westside Project Manager, at the above address or telephone (307) 347–5100. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following-described public land in Washakie and Big Horn Counties, Wyoming, are under consideration for conveyance by direct sale under Public Law 106–485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 Stat. 2199): pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES SUMMARY: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming T. 48 N., R. 92 W. Sec. 18, lots 2, 4; Sec. 19, lot 1 T. 49 N., R. 92 W. Sec. 18, lots 6–9; Sec. 19, lots 5–13; Sec. 30, lots 5–18; Sec. 31, lots 5–15. T. 48 N., R. 921⁄2 W. Sec. 1, lots 1–6, SW1⁄4NE1⁄4, W1⁄2 SE1⁄4; Sec. 12, lots 1–4, W1⁄2E1⁄2; Sec. 13, lots 1–4, W1⁄2NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4; Sec. 24, lots 1–4, E1⁄2; Sec. 25, lots 1–4, W1⁄2 E1⁄2. T. 48 N., R. 93 W. Sec. 1, lots 5–16, S1⁄2; Sec. 2, lots 5–16, S1⁄2; Sec. 3, lots 5–16, S1⁄2; Sec. 10, Entire Section; Sec. 11, Entire Section: Sec. 12, Entire Section; Sec. 13, Entire Section; Sec. 14, Entire Section; Sec. 15, Entire Section; Sec. 22, N1⁄2, SE1⁄4; Sec. 23, Entire Section; Sec. 24, Entire Section; Sec. 25, lots 1 and 2, N1⁄2 SW1⁄4, N1⁄2 SE1⁄4; Sec. 26, N1⁄2SE1⁄4; Sec. 36, lots 1 and 2, N1⁄2NW1⁄4. T. 49 N., R. 93 W. Sec. 1, SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4; Sec. 2, lot 3, S1⁄2 NW1⁄4, S1⁄2; Sec. 11, N1⁄2N1⁄2, SE1⁄4; Sec. 12, W1⁄2NW1⁄4, SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, SW1⁄4, W1⁄2SE1⁄4, SE1⁄4SE1⁄4; VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 31, 2007 Jkt 214001 Sec. 13, Entire Section; Sec. 14, E1⁄2; Sec. 23, E1⁄2; Sec. 24, Entire Section; Sec. 25, N1⁄2; Sec. 26, NE1⁄4. The area described contains 16,077.59 acres, more or less, in Washakie and Big Horn Counties, Wyoming. The law authorizing the transfer of the land specifies that acreage may be added to or subtracted from the land to be conveyed to satisfy any mitigation requirements resulting from the NEPA analysis. The law provides that proceeds from the sale are to be used ‘‘for acquisition of land and interests in land in the Worland District of the Bureau of Land Management that will benefit public recreation, public access, fish and wildlife habitat, or cultural resources.’’ On publication in the Federal Register the above-described land will be segregated from appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws. Until completion of the sale, the BLM is no longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public land, except applications for the amendment of previously-filed right-of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15. The segregative effect will terminate upon issuance of a patent or publication in the Federal Register of a termination of the segregation, or 2 years after the date of publication in the Federal Register unless extended by the BLM State Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1–2(d) prior to the termination date. Public Comments: Interested parties and the general public may submit in writing any comments concerning the land being conveyed by direct sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims relating to the identified land, to Field Manager, BLM Worland Field Office, at the above address. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made public at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. (Authority: Public Law 106–485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 Stat. 2199)) PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 209 Dated: December 19, 2007. Bill Hill, Field Manger. [FR Doc. E7–25539 Filed 12–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–22–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Minerals Management Service (MMS) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Chukchi Sea Alaska, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193 Minerals Management Service, Interior. ACTION: Final Notice of Sale (FNOS), OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193, Chukchi Sea. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The MMS will hold OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193 on February 6, 2008, in accordance with provisions of the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331– 1356, as amended), the implementing regulations (30 CFR 256), and the OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2007– 2012. DATES: Lease Sale 193 is scheduled to be held on February 6, 2008, at the Wilda Marston Theatre, Z. J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska. Public reading will begin at 9 a.m. All times referenced in this document are local Anchorage, Alaska, times, unless otherwise specified. ADDRESSES: A package containing the FNOS and several supporting and essential documents referenced herein is available from: Alaska OCS Region, Minerals Management Service, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503–5823, Telephone: (907) 334–5200 or 1–800– 764–2627. These documents are also available on the MMS Alaska OCS Region’s Web page at https://www.mms.gov/alaska. Bid Submission Deadline: Bidders will be required to submit sealed bids to MMS at the Alaska OCS Region Office, 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 500, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, by 10 a.m. on the day before the sale, Tuesday, February 5, 2008. If bids are mailed, the envelope containing all of the sealed bids must be marked as follows: Attention: Mr. Fred King, Contains Sealed Bids for Sale 193. If bids are received later than the time and date specified above, they will be returned unopened to the bidders. Bidders may not modify or withdraw their bids unless the Regional Director, Alaska OCS Region, receives a written modification or written withdrawal request prior to 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Should an unexpected E:\FR\FM\02JAN1.SGM 02JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 208-209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25539]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WY-010-1430-EU; WYW-150992]


Proposed Direct Sale of Public Land, Wyoming

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

[[Page 209]]


ACTION: Notice of realty action.

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SUMMARY: Public Law 106-485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 Stat. 2199) directs the 
Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land 
Management, to convey all right, title and interest (excluding mineral 
interest) in a parcel of public land in Big Horn County and Washakie 
County, Wyoming. The parcel of land to be conveyed comprises some 
portion or portions of approximately 16,077.59 acres. Conveyance is to 
be made to the Westside Irrigation District, at appraised value. The 
sale will be processed according to regulations at 43 CFR 2711.1-2.

ADDRESSES: Address all comments concerning this Notice to Field 
Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Worland Field Office, P.O. Box 119, 
Worland, WY 82401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Tkach, Interim Westside Project 
Manager, at the above address or telephone (307) 347-5100.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following-described public land in 
Washakie and Big Horn Counties, Wyoming, are under consideration for 
conveyance by direct sale under Public Law 106-485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 
Stat. 2199):

Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming

T. 48 N., R. 92 W.
    Sec. 18, lots 2, 4;
    Sec. 19, lot 1
T. 49 N., R. 92 W.
    Sec. 18, lots 6-9;
    Sec. 19, lots 5-13;
    Sec. 30, lots 5-18;
    Sec. 31, lots 5-15.
T. 48 N., R. 92\1/2\ W.
    Sec. 1, lots 1-6, SW\1/4\NE\1/4\, W\1/2\ SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 12, lots 1-4, W\1/2\E\1/2\;
    Sec. 13, lots 1-4, W\1/2\NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\ NE\1/4\, SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 24, lots 1-4, E\1/2\;
    Sec. 25, lots 1-4, W\1/2\ E\1/2\.
T. 48 N., R. 93 W.
    Sec. 1, lots 5-16, S\1/2\;
    Sec. 2, lots 5-16, S\1/2\;
    Sec. 3, lots 5-16, S\1/2\;
    Sec. 10, Entire Section;
    Sec. 11, Entire Section:
    Sec. 12, Entire Section;
    Sec. 13, Entire Section;
    Sec. 14, Entire Section;
    Sec. 15, Entire Section;
    Sec. 22, N\1/2\, SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 23, Entire Section;
    Sec. 24, Entire Section;
    Sec. 25, lots 1 and 2, N\1/2\ SW\1/4\, N\1/2\ SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 26, N\1/2\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 36, lots 1 and 2, N\1/2\NW\1/4\.
T. 49 N., R. 93 W.
    Sec. 1, SW\1/4\ SW\1/4\;
    Sec. 2, lot 3, S\1/2\ NW\1/4\, S\1/2\;
    Sec. 11, N\1/2\N\1/2\, SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 12, W\1/2\NW\1/4\, SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, SW\1/4\, W\1/2\SE\1/4\, 
SE\1/4\SE\1/4\;
    Sec. 13, Entire Section;
    Sec. 14, E\1/2\;
    Sec. 23, E\1/2\;
    Sec. 24, Entire Section;
    Sec. 25, N\1/2\;
    Sec. 26, NE\1/4\.

    The area described contains 16,077.59 acres, more or less, in 
Washakie and Big Horn Counties, Wyoming.

    The law authorizing the transfer of the land specifies that acreage 
may be added to or subtracted from the land to be conveyed to satisfy 
any mitigation requirements resulting from the NEPA analysis. The law 
provides that proceeds from the sale are to be used ``for acquisition 
of land and interests in land in the Worland District of the Bureau of 
Land Management that will benefit public recreation, public access, 
fish and wildlife habitat, or cultural resources.''
    On publication in the Federal Register the above-described land 
will be segregated from appropriation under the public land laws, 
including the mining laws. Until completion of the sale, the BLM is no 
longer accepting land use applications affecting the identified public 
land, except applications for the amendment of previously-filed right-
of-way applications or existing authorizations to increase the term of 
the grants in accordance with 43 CFR 2807.15. The segregative effect 
will terminate upon issuance of a patent or publication in the Federal 
Register of a termination of the segregation, or 2 years after the date 
of publication in the Federal Register unless extended by the BLM State 
Director in accordance with 43 CFR 2711.1-2(d) prior to the termination 
date.
    Public Comments: Interested parties and the general public may 
submit in writing any comments concerning the land being conveyed by 
direct sale, including notification of any encumbrances or other claims 
relating to the identified land, to Field Manager, BLM Worland Field 
Office, at the above address. Before including your address, phone 
number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in 
your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including 
your personal identifying information--may be made public at any time. 
While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal 
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we 
will be able to do so.

    (Authority: Public Law 106-485 (Nov. 9, 2000; 114 Stat. 2199))

    Dated: December 19, 2007.
Bill Hill,
Field Manger.
 [FR Doc. E7-25539 Filed 12-31-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-22-P
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