[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-21796]
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[Federal Register: September 6, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WY-060-04-4210-05]
Realty Action; Competitive, Direct, and Modified Competitive
Sales of Public Lands; Nebraska
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Realty Action, sale of public lands in Morrill
County, Nebraska.
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SUMMARY: The following public surface estate has been determined to be
suitable for disposal by sale under Section 203 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 (90 STAT. 2750; 43 U.S.C.
1713). 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.
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Serial No. Legal description Acres
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Sixth Principal Meridian:
NEW114139................. T. 22 N., R. 46 W., sec. 7, 3.86
lot 3.
NEW114142................. T. 19 N., R. 49 W., sec. 21, 40
NW\1/4\SW\1/4\.
NEW114143................. T. 21 N., R. 49 W., sec. 20, 80
W\1/2\NW\1/4\.
NEW114144................. T. 21 N., R. 49 W., sec. 29, 40
SE\1/4\SW\1/4\.
NEW114145................. T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 2, 80
S\1/2\NW\1/4\.
NEW114146................. T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5, 30
N\1/2\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\, SW\1/
4\SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.
NEW114147................. T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5, 20
SW\1/4\NW\1/4\SW\1/4\, NW\1/
4\SW\1/4\SW\1/4\.
NEW114148................. T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 5, 10
SW\1/4\SE\1/4\SW\1/4\.
NEW114149................. T. 20 N., R. 50 W., sec. 7, 40
SE\1/4\NW\1/4\.
NEW114212................. T. 21 N., R. 51 W., sec. 22, 80
E\1/2\SE\1/4\.
NEW114213................. T. 20 N., R. 52 W., sec. 20, 40
SW\1/4\SE\1/4\.
NEW114214................. T. 20 N., R. 52 W., sec. 27, 80
E\1/2\NW\1/4\.
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Total................. ............................ 543.86
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Floyd Ewing, Area Manager, Bureau of
Land Management, Newcastle Resource Area, 1101 Washington Blvd.,
Newcastle, Wyoming 82701, 307-746-4453.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This sale is consistent with Bureau of Land
Management policies and the Nebraska Resource Management Plan. The
purpose of this sale is to dispose of 12 isolated parcels of public
land. The fair market values, planning document, and environmental
assessment covering the proposed sale will be available for review at
the Bureau of Land Management, Newcastle Resource Area, Newcastle,
Wyoming.
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. The segregative
effect of this Notice will terminate upon issuance of a conveyance
document, 270 days, or when a cancellation Notice is published,
whichever occurs first.
Sale Procedures
1. The following sales will be conducted by competitive bidding:
NEW 114142, NEW114145, NEW114147.
2. The following parcels will be offered by direct sale to the
adjoining landowner: NEW114144, NEW114149, NEW114213. The adjoining
landowner will be required to submit proof of adjoining landownership
before a bid can be accepted.
3. The following parcels will be offered by modified competitive
sale to the adjoining landowners: NEW114139, NEW114143, NEW114146,
NEW114148, NEW114212, NEW114214.
4. All bidders must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older,
corporations authorized to own real estate in the State of Nebraska, a
state, state instrumentality or political subdivision authorized to
hold property, or an entity legally capable of conveying and holding
land or interests in Nebraska.
5. Sealed bidding is the only acceptable method of bidding. All
bids must be received in the Newcastle Resource Area Office by 11:00
a.m., November 23, 1994, 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 (identify serial number), Sale held
November 23, 1994.''
6. 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.
7. Failure to pay the remainder of the full bid price within 180
days of the sale will disqualify the apparent high bidder and the
deposit shall be forfeited and disposed of as other receipts of the
sale. If the apparent high bidder is disqualified, the next highest
qualified bid will be honored or the land will be reoffered under
competitive procedures. If two or more envelopes containing valid bids
of the same amount are received, supplemental sealed bidding will be
used to determine the high bid. Additional sealed bids will be
submitted to resolve all ties.
8. 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 Resource Area Office by 11:00 a.m. on the fourth
Wednesday of each month beginning December 28, 1994. 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.
9. Parcels NEW114147 and NEW114148 are crossed by the Burlington
Northern Railroad. Parcel NEW114142 is crossed by a buried telephone
cable (US West Communications), and a powerline (Wheatbelt Public Power
District). Parcels NEW114147 and NEW114213 are crossed by a powerline
(Chimney Rock Public Power District).
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
Resource Area Office.
3. David J. Wolf is the grazing lessee (GR-498040) on parcel
NEW114145. Any conveyance will be subject to the existing grazing use
of David J. Wolf. The rights of David J. Wolf to graze domestic
livestock on the real estate according to the conditions and terms of
grazing authorization No. GR-498040 shall cease 2 years from the date
of sale. The successful bidder is entitled to receive annual grazing
fees from David J. Wolf in an amount not to exceed that which would be
authorized under the Federal grazing fee published in the Federal
Register.
4. David J. Wolf is the grazing lessee (GR-498040) and owner of the
following authorized permanent range improvement: Project No. 6061, a
fence. If any party, other than David J. Wolf, is the successful bidder
on the land being offered for sale (NEW114145), that party shall be
required to reimburse David J. Wolf for the adjusted value of the range
improvement and furnish proof to the Authorized Officer, Bureau of Land
Management, Newcastle Resource Area, before conveyance can be made. If
the bidder and grazing lessee are unable to agree on compensation for
the range improvement, the authorized office shall determine the
adjusted value.
5. Richard J. Faessler is the grazing lessee (GR-498011) on parcel
NEW114142. Any conveyance will be subject to the existing grazing use
of Richard J. Faessler. The rights of Richard J. Faessler to graze
domestic livestock on the real estate according to the conditions and
terms of grazing authorization No. GR-498011 shall cease on February
28, 2002. The successful bidder is entitled to receive annual grazing
fees from Richard J. Faessler in an amount not to exceed that which
would be authorized under the Federal grazing fee published in the
Federal Register.
For a period of 45 days from the date of this notice published in
the Federal Register, interested parties may submit comments to the
BLM, District Manager, Casper District Office, 1701 East ``E'' Street,
Casper, Wyoming 82601. Any adverse comments will be evaluated by the
State Director, who may vacate or modify this realty action and issue a
final determination. In the absence of any action by the State
Director, this realty action will become final.
Dated: August 25, 1994.
Donald Hinrichsen,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 94-21796 Filed 9-2-94; 8:45 am]
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