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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: (970) 242 -7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />January 20, 2015 <br />Marcia Talvitie <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety <br />691 CR 233, Suite A -2 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />Re: Bowie Resources, LLC, Bowie No. 1 Mine <br />Surety Release No. 5 (SL -05) - Partial Phase I and Phase II <br />Adequacy Response #1 <br />Permit C- 1981 -038 <br />Dear Ms. Talvitie: <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />RECE,,, hD <br />JAN 26 2215 <br />Of Rey amag0nl <br />0 Nj� ing & safety <br />The DRMS' letter dated January 12, 2015 transmitted its preliminary adequacy review for the <br />referenced surety release. On behalf of Bowie Resources, LLC, following are its responses to <br />the DRMS' comments and concerns. <br />1. The ventilation shaft area was nominated for Phase I bond release. This area was listed <br />as 0.45 acres in Item 7 of the cover letter and Figure 1. The area is actually <br />approximately 1.0 acres. Attached is a revised cover letter and Figure 1. <br />2. There were some problems with the vegetation success criteria in the 2013 <br />Revegetation Evaluation Report prepared by Cedar Creek Associates, Inc. Cedar Creek <br />has provided a new cover page along with revised pages 6, 7, 12 and 14. <br />Sincerely, <br />J. E. Stover, P.E. <br />Consulting Engineer <br />Cc: Basil Bear <br />Coal Program Support Staff <br />