NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

| March 22, 2006 8:00 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, 2006

Grazing Sec Twp Rge

10-A56152 Por 36 24N 23E

10-A56237 Por 30 22N 29E

10-C67734 Por 16 18N 26E

Written request to lease must be received by April 24, 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.: March 23, 2006