NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

| July 26, 2006 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 December 31, 2006.

Grazing Sec Twp Rge

10-A67331 Por 16 15N 29E

Agriculture

12-A62265 Por 36 22N 26E

12-A67548 Por 16 19N 29E

12-073358 All 16 16N 24E

Written request to lease must be received by August 28, 2006, 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 "Sealed Bid" 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 27, 2006