E8-14614. Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Peabody Coal Company, COC-73016; Colorado

AGENCY:

Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION:

Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Peabody Coal Company.

SUMMARY:

Pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of February 25, 1920, as amended, and to Title 43, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart 3410, members of the public are hereby invited to participate with Peabody Coal Company, in a program for the exploration of unleased coal deposits owned by the United States of America containing approximately 3,980.0 acres in Morgan & Routt County, Colorado.

DATES:

Written Notice of Intent to Participate should be addressed to the attention of the following persons and must be received by them within 30 days after publication of this Notice of Invitation in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES:

Kurt M. Barton, CO-921, Solid Minerals Staff, Division of Energy, Lands and Minerals, Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215; and, Peabody Coal Company, PO Box 373, St. Louis, MO 63166.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The application for coal exploration license is available for public inspection during normal business hours under serial number COC-73016 at the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215; and at the Little Snake Field Office, 455 Emerson St., Craig, Colorado 81625. Any party electing to participate in this program must share all costs on a pro rata basis with Peabody Coal Company, and with any other party or parties who elect to participate.

Kurt M. Barton,

Solid Minerals Staff, Division of Energy, Lands and Minerals.