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Exhibit 25.1
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM T-1
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER
THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE
Check if an Application to Determine Eligibility of
a Trustee Pursuant to Section 305(b)(2)
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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact name of Trustee as specified in its charter)
31-0841368
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Frank Leslie
U.S. Bank National Association
180 East Fifth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 244-8677
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
ABRAXAS PETROLEUM CORPORATION
GREY WOLF EXPLORATION, INC.
SANDIA OIL & GAS CORPORATION
SANDIA OPERATING CORPORATION
WAMSUTTER HOLDINGS, INC.
WESTERN ASSOCIATED ENERGY CORPORATION
EASTSIDE COAL COMPANY, INC.
(Issuer with respect to the Securities)
Nevada 74-2584033
Alberta N/A
Texas 74-2368968
Texas
Wyoming 74-2897013
Texas
Canada
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
500 North Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, Texas 78232
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
11 1/2% SECURED NOTES DUE 2007
(Title of the Indenture Securities)
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FORM T-1
ITEM 1. GENERAL INFORMATION. Furnish the following information as to the
Trustee.
a) NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH EXAMINING OR SUPERVISING AUTHORITY TO
WHICH IT IS SUBJECT.
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D.C.
b) WHETHER IT IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE CORPORATE TRUST POWERS.
Yes
ITEM 2. AFFILIATIONS WITH OBLIGOR. IF THE OBLIGOR IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE
TRUSTEE, DESCRIBE EACH SUCH AFFILIATION.
None
ITEMS 3-15 ITEMS 3-15 ARE NOT APPLICABLE BECAUSE TO THE BEST OF THE
TRUSTEE'S KNOWLEDGE, THE OBLIGOR IS NOT IN DEFAULT UNDER ANY
INDENTURE FOR WHICH THE TRUSTEE ACTS AS TRUSTEE.
ITEM 16. LIST OF EXHIBITS: LIST BELOW ALL EXHIBITS FILED AS A PART OF THIS
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION.
1. A copy of the Articles of Association of the Trustee.*
2. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to commence
business.*
3. A copy of the certificate of authority of the Trustee to exercise
corporate trust powers.*
4. A copy of the existing bylaws of the Trustee.*
5. A copy of each Indenture referred to in Item 4. Not applicable.
6. The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, attached as Exhibit 6.
7. Report of Condition of the Trustee as of December 31, 2001,
published pursuant to law or the requirements of its supervising or
examining authority, attached as Exhibit 7.
* Incorporated by reference to Registration Number 333-67188.
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NOTE
The answers to this statement insofar as such answers relate to what
persons have been underwriters for any securities of the obligors within three
years prior to the date of filing this statement, or what persons are owners of
10% or more of the voting securities of the obligors, or affiliates, are based
upon information furnished to the Trustee by the obligors. While the Trustee has
no reason to doubt the accuracy of any such information, it cannot accept any
responsibility therefor.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended, the Trustee, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking
association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of
America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility and qualification to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the
City of St. Paul, State of Minnesota on the 24th day of December, 2002.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Frank P. Leslie III
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Frank P. Leslie III
Vice President
By: /s/ Lori-Anne Rosenberg
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Lori-Anne Rosenberg
Assistant Vice President
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EXHIBIT 6
CONSENT
In accordance with Section 321(b) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
undersigned, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION hereby consents that reports of
examination of the undersigned by Federal, State, Territorial or District
authorities may be furnished by such authorities to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon its request therefor.
Dated: December 24, 2002
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Frank P. Leslie III
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Frank P. Leslie III
Vice President
By: /s/ Lori-Anne Rosenberg
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Lori-Anne Rosenberg
Assistant Vice President
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EXHIBIT 7
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF 9/30/2002
($000's)
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9/30/2002
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ASSETS
Cash and Due From Depository Institutions $ 8,809,794
Federal Reserve Stock 0
Securities 28,156,313
Federal Funds 975,986
Loans & Lease Financing Receivables 111,491,144
Fixed Assets 1,357,049
Intangible Assets 8,242,263
Other Assets 7,510,862
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 166,543,411
LIABILITIES
Deposits $ 112,901,360
Fed Funds 2,319,887
Treasury Demand Notes 0
Trading Liabilities 285,504
Other Borrowed Money 20,829,386
Acceptances 137,242
Subordinated Notes and Debentures 5,696,195
Other Liabilities 5,198,418
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TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 147,367,992
EQUITY
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries $ 990,010
Common and Preferred Stock 18,200
Surplus 11,312,077
Undivided Profits 6,855,132
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TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL $ 19,175,419
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL $ 166,543,411
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To the best of the undersigned's determination, as of the date hereof, the above
financial information is true and correct.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Frank P. Leslie III
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Vice President
Date: December 24, 2002
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