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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2000
UNITED STATES EXPLORATION, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 1-13513 84-1120323
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1560 Broadway, Suite 1900
Denver, Colorado 80202
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(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 863-3500
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): N/A
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 13, 2000, United States Exploration, Inc. issued the press
release filed as Exhibit 99 to this Report and incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
10.1 2000 Development Agreement between United States
Exploration, Inc. and Petroleum Development Corporation,
dated June 30, 2000.
99 Press Release dated July 13, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED STATES EXPLORATION, INC.
Date: July 18, 2000 By: /s/ F. Michael Murphy
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F. Michael Murphy, Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1 2000 Development Agreement between United States
Exploration, Inc. and Petroleum Development Corporation,
dated June 30, 2000.
99 Press Release dated July 13, 2000.
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