NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

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

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of the expiring leases with the 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. This lease expires August 31, 2014.

Agriculture All/Part Sec Twp Rge

12-B53725 All 36 13N 33E

12-B54002 All 36 12N 31E

12-B56186 All 16 11N 32E

12-B56278 Part 16 12N 31E

12-B56357 Part 16 12N 32E

12-C56157 Part 36 14N 35E

12-C56278 Part 16 12N 31E

12-D56276 All 36 12N 31E

Written request to lease must be received by April 28, 2014, 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

(Published March 27, 2014, in the Franklin County Graphic.)