UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: June 8, 2011 3:00 P.M.
Form: S-3
CIK: 0001431372
Company Name: Gastar Exploration USA, Inc.
File Number: 333-174552
CIK: 0001170154
Company Name: GASTAR EXPLORATION LTD
File Number: 333-174552-01