NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels.

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 509-925-8510 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire December 31, 2013.

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12-B62266 Part 17 19N 26E

12-B68192 Part 36 21N 28E

Written request to lease must be received by August 26, 2013, 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) 925-8510.

PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands

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Pub.: July 25, 2013