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J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />2352 NORTH 7T" STREEET, UNIT B <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 <br />PHONE: (970) 245 -4101, FAX 242 -7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />October 7, 2013 <br />Susan Burgmaier <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />RECEIVED <br />OCT 1 12d1'j <br />DMSION OF RECLAMATION <br />MINING AND SAFETY <br />Re: Bowie Resources, LLC, Bowie No. 2 Mine <br />Technical Revision #78, Six GVB & One Exploration Hole <br />Permit C- 1996 -083 <br />Dear Ms. Burgmaier: <br />Technical revision #78 approved the drilling of one exploration hole referred to as SS -8. <br />The decision letter for TR -78 stated that exploration hole SS 8 may not be drilled until <br />the Secretary of the Interior has approved the proposed mining plan for modified <br />Federal Coal Leases COC 61209 and COC 37210. <br />The BLM and USDA -FS have approved this exploration hole. Please reconsider the <br />requirement for mine plan approval since this hole is for exploration purposes only and <br />give Bowie approval to drill the exploration hole this drilling season. <br />Thank -you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />J. E. Stover, P.E. <br />Consulting Engineer <br />