NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

| July 28, 2005 9:00 PM

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire August 31, 2004

Agriculture Sec Twp Rge

12-A60606 Por 16 19N 26E

12-A68885 Por 16 18N 25E

12-D63881 Por 36 19N 27E

12-076206 Por 36 19N 30E

Written request to lease must be received by August 29, 2005, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.

Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked iSealed Bidi and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509) 925-0927.

DOUG SUTHERLAND, Commissioner of Public Lands

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Pub.: July 28, 2005