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Colowyo Coal Company, L.P. <br />5731 State Highway 13 <br />Meeker, CO. 81641 <br />(970)824-1570 <br />(970)624-1598 <br />Stephen R, Hinkemeyer <br />Technical Services Manager <br />May 7, 2002 <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 />® Ener9Y. , .. <br />Colowyo Coal Company L.P. `' <br />RE: Qualifications of Stephen R. Hinkemeyer and Kurtis R. Blunt <br />2002 Yearly Impoundment Inspection Report <br />Dear Byron: <br />In response to your concerns regarding the yearly impoundment inspections <br />and the qualifications of those individuals performing the inspections. The stock <br />ponds (Stock Ponds A through M) were inspected by Kurtis Blunt and all <br />remaining embankments were inspected by myself. <br />The following are the qualifications of both Kurtis R, Blunt and Stephen R. <br />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 have received <br />instruction about the procedures to follow in order to pertorm the inspections <br />properly. His supervisor accompanied him on several occasions before he was <br />allowed to complete the inspections on his own. This was to ensure he had a full <br />understanding of the procedures and could spot possible points of concern. <br />