Tract No. 45
TRMS1743
SOLD
Property Schedule
TRMS1743
Sec. 16: TRACT 37 - LOTS 5-12
Sec. 17: TRACT 37 - LOTS 5,10; LOT 2,3,8,9-UNSURVEYED
Sec. 20: TRACT 37 - LOTS 1,4,5; NESW,NWSE-UNSURVEYED
Sec. 21: TRACT 37 - LOTS 2-9,12,13,15,17; LOT 11-UNSURVEYED
Partial No Surface Occupancy.
Tract Details
TRMS1743
Sec. 16: TRACT 37 - LOTS 5-12
Sec. 17: TRACT 37 - LOTS 5,10; LOT 2,3,8,9-UNSURVEYED
Sec. 20: TRACT 37 - LOTS 1,4,5; NESW,NWSE-UNSURVEYED
Sec. 21: TRACT 37 - LOTS 2-9,12,13,15,17; LOT 11-UNSURVEYED
Partial No Surface Occupancy.
Lease Terms and Conditions
Purchase price includes the lease bonus and 1st year rental and buyer's premium. Buyer will be responsible for paying rental payments for years 2 through 5.
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There is no assurance that there is any potential for production on any tract offered for leasing by the State Board of Land Commissioners.
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Lease Royalty Rate Information Colorado State Land Board oil and gas leases will be initially offered at a 20% royalty rate. If a lease does not sell at auction, it will be available at the next subsequent auction at a 18.75% royalty rate. If a tract is unsold at the 18.75% rate, it will be placed back into the State Land Board inventory and can be nominated for future auctions starting at the 20% royalty rate. For questions about this process please contact Catie Stitt at 303-866-3454 ext. 3326.
Lease Stipulations
124. OG STIP 1 WITH GREATER SAGE-GROUSE PRIMARY HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA - NO SURFACE OCCUPANCY (PARTIAL & ROAD EXCLUSION), GREATER SAGE-GROUSE GENERAL HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA (ROAD EXCLUSION), PRONGHORN ANTELOPE WINTER CONCENTRATION AREA AND FERRUGINOUS HAWK ACTIVE NEST:
A) JOINT ESTATE WITH BIOLOGICAL ISSUES: Lease contains Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) mapped High Priority Habitat (HPH) and/or occurrences of Federally-listed Endangered, Threatened, or Candidate wildlife or plant species as mapped by Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP). Prior to surface access for operations and in connection with any Location Assessment for oil and gas operations, or the submittal of an Application for Permit to Drill (APD) with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (OGCC), Lessee shall consult with and obtain approval of the Lessor’s District Manager, or his designee, for operations, including without limitation, exploration activities, well siting and access, and facilities locations. In connection therewith, Lessee shall consult with CPW and CNHP representatives regarding appropriate design measures and best management practices (BMPs) to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to biological resources, species, and habitats. Lessor’s conservation mandate may require Lessee’s compliance with site specific measures to address CPW and CNHP concerns relating to the siting of facilities and the implementation of BMPs to avoid, minimize, and mitigate adverse impacts. Site specific requirements may include, but are not limited to: 1) restricted or prohibited surface occupancy, 2) noise limitations or mitigation measures, 3) seasonal operations restrictions, 4) biological resource mapping, 5) ground or surface water testing, 6) air quality testing and 7) adoption of a comprehensive soil management plan. Lessor does not waive any OGCC consultation requirements with the surface owner, and Lessee shall not seek a variance to any required consultation without the advance written approval of the Lessor. Without excluding other penalties or remedies available under this Lease or as provided by law, Lessor shall impose penalties, subject to the applicable Lease notice and cure rights, including Lease cancellation and fines of up to $10,000 per day, for any violation of this special stipulation or the resulting BMPs, in whole or in part, arising directly or indirectly from the use, occupation or control of the Leased Premises by Lessee, Lessee’s contractor or operator under this Lease. If Lessor determines any oil and gas operations pose a risk of immediate damage to public health, safety or welfare Lessor may order the immediate suspension of operations to investigate and remedy the issues.
B) GREATER SAGE-GROUSE PRIMARY HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA - NO SURFACE OCCUPANCY (PARTIAL & ROAD EXCLUSION): There shall be No Surface Occupancy (NSO) on the leased land in the following areas: 12N-101W-20: LOTS 1, 4 & 5, NESW, NWSE; 12N-101W-17: LOTS 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 & 10; 12N-101W-21: LOTS 2-5, LOT 6 (W2, SE), LOT 7 (N2NW, NE), LOT 8 (N2, SE), LOT 9, LOT 12 (NE), LOT 13 (SW), LOT 15 (S2, NW), & LOT 17; 12N-101W-16: LOTS 6-11. Lessee and its successors or assigns shall not enter upon or use the surface of the leased land for conducting any surface, drilling or other operations. If otherwise permitted, Lessee shall be able to utilize any currently existing roads on the surface as part of their operations. Lessee will be required to submit and obtain approval of a mitigation plan for any surface disturbance benefiting this lease.
C) GREATER SAGE-GROUSE GENERAL HABITAT MANAGEMENT AREA (ROAD EXCLUSION): There shall be No Surface Occupancy on the leased land within 2 miles of an active Greater Sage-Grouse lek site. If otherwise permitted, Lessee shall be able to utilize any currently existing roads on the surface as part of their operations. Lessee will be required to submit and obtain approval of a mitigation plan for any surface disturbance benefiting this lease and seasonal timing restrictions are required.
D) PRONGHORN ANTELOPE WINTER CONCENTRATION AREA: This lease falls within mapped Pronghorn Antelope Winter Concentration Area. There shall be No Surface Occupancy (NSO) between January 1 - March 31 to protect winter habitat and a limit of 1 surface location per square mile.
E) FERRUGINOUS HAWK ACTIVE NEST SITE: Lessee must conduct a pre-construction nest survey within two weeks of initial site disturbance if site disturbance will occur during breeding season (February 1 - July 15). If any nests are located, a 0.5 mile NSO is required around the nest and CPW must be notified of exact nest location.
Offset Activity
Successful Bidder Notification
After all auctions have closed, the successful bidder will be notified via email with closing instructions, including total amount due.
Payment must be made within two business days.
Buyer Premium
A 2% Buyer Premium, calculated as 2% of the total bonus plus rental, will be added to the cost of this lease.
Colorado State Land Board Points of Contact
Minerals Director
Christel Koranda
Email
Christel.Koranda@state.co.us
Office
(303) 866-3454 ext 3321
Oil and Gas Specialist
Catie Stitt
Email
Catie.Stitt@state.co.us
Office
(303) 866-3454 ext 3326
EnergyNet Points of Contact
Bid History (Top 10)
Bidder
Placed
Amount
Bidder #8
2/20/2020 11:27:28 AM
$0