[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)] [Notices] [Page 40140] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-16226] [[Page 40140]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWY922000-L13200000-EL0000, WYW183321] Notice of Invitation to Participate; Coal Exploration License Application WYW183321, Wyoming AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, and to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations, all interested parties are hereby invited to participate with Bridger Coal Company on a pro rata cost-sharing basis, in its program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. DATES: This notice of invitation will be published in the Rock Springs Rocket-Miner once each week for 2 consecutive weeks beginning the week of June 9, 2014, and in the Federal Register Any party electing to participate in this exploration program must send written notice to both the BLM and Bridger Coal Company, as provided in the ADDRESSES section below, no later than 30 days after publication of this invitation in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Copies of the exploration plan are available for review during normal business hours in the following offices (serialized under number WYW183321): BLM, Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009; and, BLM, Rock Springs Field Office, 280 Highway 191 North, Rock Springs, WY 82901. The written notice should be sent to the following addresses: Bridger Coal Company, c/o Interwest Mining Co., Attn: Scott M. Child, 1407 W. North Temple,310, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 and the BLM Wyoming State Office, Branch of Solid Minerals, Attn: Jackie Madson, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, WY 82003. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Madson, Land Law Examiner, at 307-775-6258. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800- 877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bridger Coal Company has applied to the BLM for a coal exploration license on public land to the west of the Jim Bridger underground coal mine. The purpose of the exploration program is to obtain structural and quality information of the coal. The BLM regulations at 43 CFR 3410 require the publication of an invitation to participate in the coal exploration in the Federal Register.The Federal coal resources included in the exploration license application are located in the following described lands in Wyoming: Sixth Principal Meridian T. 22 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 28, lots 1 to 15, inclusive, and NW1/4SE1/4. The area described contains 639.49 acres. The proposed exploration program is fully described and will be conducted pursuant to an exploration plan to be approved by the BLM. Authority: 43 CFR 3410.2-1(c)(1). Larry Claypool, Deputy State Director, Minerals and Lands. [FR Doc. 2014-16226 Filed 7-10-14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-22-P