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Colowyo Coal Company, L. P. <br />5731 State Highway 13 <br />Meeker, CO. 81641 <br />(970) 824-1570 <br />(970) 824-1598 <br />Stephen R. Hinkemeyer <br />Technical Services Manager <br />April 2, 2003 <br />Mr. Byron Walker <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br />215 Centennial Building <br />1313 Sherman Street <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />///_ Kennecott <br />~ .Energy <br />~°~°i <br />Colowyo Coal Canr~any L.P '~~ <br />RE: Qualifications of Stephen R. Hinkemeyer and Kurtis R. Blunt <br />2003 Yearly Impoundment Inspection Report <br />Dear Byron: <br />The NPDES (OOIA through OlOA), stock ponds (A through M) and other <br />facilities ponds were inspected by Kurtis Blunt in 2003. The following are the <br />qualifications of both Kurtis R. Blunt and Stephen R. Hinkemeyer. <br />Kurtis R. Blunt <br />Experience involving the planning, development, maintenance and <br />inspection of livestock ponds began at family's farm and ranch in Northeastern <br />Montana. Kurtis was involved in the planning and construction of several BLM <br />cost-share pits and reservoirs on our property and leases. He was also one of the <br />persons responsible for the maintenance and inspection of these ponds. <br />At Colowyo, He was trained to spot problems and has received instruction <br />about the procedures to follow in order to properly perform the inspections of <br />NPDES, livestock and other ponds. His supervisor accompanied him on several <br />occasions before he was allowed to complete the inspections on his own. This <br />was to ensure he had a full understanding of the procedures and could spot <br />possible points of concern. <br />Stephen R. Hinkemeyer <br />Experience involving design, permitting, construction, testing and <br />certification of earthen embankments for 19+ years in Northwestern Colorado. <br />