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location in relation to topography. These hole designations for these 15 wells are noted <br />as follows: <br />MDW Drill Hole No. MCC Federal Lease Number <br />] 9-09 COC-56447 <br />19-10.5 COC-56447 <br />19-10 FEE <br />19-18 FEE <br />20-38 COC-56447 <br />20-36.5 COC-56447 <br />20-31 COC-56447 <br />20-25 COC-56447 <br />20-21.5 COC-56447 <br />20-18 COC-56447 <br />20-14 COC-56447 <br />20-10.5 COC-56447 <br />20.6.5 FEE <br />21-28 COC-56447 <br />21-25.5 COC-56447 <br />PRE-DRILLING ACTIVITIES <br />MCC incorporates by reference the Forest Service Decision Notice dated May 31, <br />2002, titled Coal Methane Drainage Project Panels 16-24 Mountain Coal Company Wesf <br />Elk Mine. <br />Prior to any construction or drilling activities, an on-site inspection of proposed <br />drill sites and access routes will be conducted with representatives from appropriate <br />regulatory agencies to discuss site-specific concerns. Appropriate Road Use and Special <br />Use permits will be obtained prior to use of US Forest Service roads. <br />USFS District Ranger will be notified at least 24 hours before any construction or <br />drilling equipment is mobilized into the project areas. An authorized representative of <br />MCC will supervise all construction and drilling activities. A copy of the Annual <br />Operating Plan and all pertinent permit documents will be available from the company <br />representative for inspection. Any proposed changes in the Annual Operating Plan will be <br />reviewed and approved with the appropriate regulatory agencies before changes take <br />effect. <br />In accordance with the Conditions of Approval, Administrative #2, the staging <br />areas to be used by the drilling contractor will be reviewed with and approved by the <br />USFS District Ranger or designated representative prior to use. These sites will be used <br />in a manner to minimize damage to the vegetation and soil. Any surface disturbance to <br />these sites will be re-graded and seeded to facilitate rehabilitation. <br />7 <br />