PERMFILE41946

• Permit No: C1980007
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/4/2007
• Doc Name: Annual Operating Plan 2007 Methane Drainage Project Panels 16-24
• Section_Exhibit Name: Exhibit 80 Drilling Activities - MR342
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

2007 OPERATING PLAN
Introduction
This Operating Plan has been prepazed by Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.,
which operates the West Elk Mine in Gmuuson County, Colorado. The Operating Plan is
submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Forest Service Decision Notice and
Finding of No Significant Impact, May 31, 2002, Appendix A, Conditions of Approval,
Administrative, Item No. 1.