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PQabody Twentymile Coal Company ~\v~O 29515 Routt County Road #27 Oak Creek, CO 80467 970.879.3800 ~ 0.~1p01 ColoDrado DHemon of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety D~~iM~G~O and 5 etY o 1313 Sherman Street -Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303)866-3567 Re: Twentymile Coal Company - Foidel Creek Mine. 2007-2008 Wolf Creek Seam Exploration Project NOI X-2007-205-11 Adequacy Response Deaz Mr. Hernandez: The following responds to the adequacy issues relative to the referenced NOI, as identified in your letter of June 24, 2007: Determination of Amount of Performance Bond Amount [Regulation 3.05.2(1)] 1) It is stated on page 4 of the NOI, in the section, "Site Development -Exploration Access'; that "Primary access to the proposed exploration area will be via existing Routt County Road 33. As shown on Map 1, unimproved ranch roads and jeep trails will be utilized to access exploration drill sites within the exploration area. " However, Map 1 does not clearly indicate the locations of these unimproved ranch roads andjeep trails. So that we may be sure that no new roads will need to be constructed for this project, please provide a revised Map 1 that clearly shows the existing unimproved ranch roads and jeep trails that will be used during this project. Response: It is important to understand that, as part of planning and laying-out an exploration progam, TCC first identifies the azeas where additional geologic information is needed and the required density or number of drillholes and/or seismic lines; preliminary locations are layed-out on a map, then final locations and access aze established in the field and located using our high-resolution GPS receiver. In order to avoid new disturbance and minimize constmction requirements, locations aze generally selected on or adjacent to existing roads, and in azeas that have been previously disturbed by agricultural or other similaz activities, where feasible. The referenced language reflects field location of the proposed drill-sites, and the fact that we were able to drive directly to the selected sites on existing ranch roads or jeep trails, as noted. While these roads/trails have not been surveyed, we have noted their approximate locations on the revised Map 1, copies of which accompany these responses. Adequacy Review 2) Under the "Permittee" section of [he NOI application form, both the "Individual's Name" and the "Company Name" were filled in. In accordance with the requirements of Regulation 2.02.2(2)(a), we prefer that only one of these blanks be filled in. Please therefore submit a revised NOI application page identifying which entity should be identified as the "Permittee". Response: A revised NOI application page identifying the "Permittee" accompanies these responses. 3) In accordance with the requirements of Regulation 2.02.2(2(b), please provide the name, address and telephone number of the "representative who will be present at and responsible for conducting the exploration activities"