2015-07-21_REVISION - C1982056 (2)

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Twentymile Coal, LLC. Page 2 July 21, 2015 a. TC's response: The disturbed area acreage figure has been checked and updated for consistency. Revised copies of the referenced page accompany these responses for replacement in the PAP. b. Division's response: Item resolved. Rule 2.03.4 — Identification of Interests 3. In accordance with Rule 4.20.2, Twentymile Coal, LLC (TC) will need to distribute by mail the mining schedule to all owners of property and residents within the area above the underground working and adjacent areas. Notification is required at least six months prior to mining beneath the property or residence. Given this requirement, has the surface/subsurface ownership information and maps been reviewed and updated? Please review this information and update it as necessary. a. TC's response: Please see the attached notice and mailing list. This notice will be sent to all surface owners and residents within and adjacent to the mine affected area associated with PR10. b. Division's response: Item resolved. Rule 2.03.6 — Right of Entry Information 4. Page 2.05-3 indicates that Twentymile Coal, LLC (TC) is pursuing leasing the Federal coal with a Lease By Modification (LBM) for the inclusion of the Wolf Creek Seam in the Federal Coal Lease COC -54608. The Division cannot approve a mine plan that includes mining in the Wolf Creek Seam within this area until the LBM has been approved. Should the LBM not be approved by the time all other PR -10 adequacy issues have been resolved, TCC will have to request continued extension of the decision due date until the LBM is approved. a. TC's response: TC recognized and discussed this constraint with the CDRMS at the time the PR10 application was submitted. TC will monitor the status of the pending federal lease modification and coordinate with the CDRMS relative to extension of the decision date for the PR, and submittal of the lease documentation when it becomes available. b. Division's response: This item remains outstanding and will need to be addressed prior to the approval of PR10. Rule 2.04.5 — General Description of Hvdroloev and Geoloav Revised page 2.04-11, under the WOLF CREEK RESERVE section, indicates "initial development and mining of Panels WC-9RT through 5RT would not be affected by pooled water (See MS14A approval for development of Panel 9RT in Exhibit 53)". Exhibit 53, submitted with PR10, was reviewed. The MSHA letter dated December 31, 2014 in Exhibit 53 states that plans and permits are required that give details about monitoring the currently flooded areas of the Wadge seam prior to retreat mining in Panel 1 (which corresponds to WC-9RT) or any mining in