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TRAPPER MINING INC. November 6, 2006 Mr. Billy Owens MSHA-District 9 P.O. Box 25367, DFC Denver, CO 80225-0367 RE: K-Order No. 7620997 -Modification Request Dear Mr. Owens: On October 8, 2006 a landslide occurred at the Trapper Mine in the G-dip pit azea. The landslide encompassed approximately 250 +/_ acres. The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued K-Order No. 7620997 shortly after the slide occurred in order to protect the health and safety of miners working in the azea. The K-Order remains in effect at this time. Trapper Mining Inc. is currently planning to perform four (4) specific tasks within and adjacent to the boundaries of the slide area in zones that are subject to the constraints of the K-Order. These tasks do not constitute a resumption of normal mining activities in the area but are integral to stabilizing the slide zone and assessing the area involved for future mining activities. Trapper Mining Inc. is specifically requesting that K-Order No. 7620997 be modified to allow us to proceed with the following activities: Task I: Brush removal to improve visibility for inspection purposes. Task 2: Tension crack sealing to reduce moisture infiltration and minimize the potential for slide reactivation. Task 3: Buttress construction to stabilize the scarp face at the southeastern corner of the slide area and to protect the~exposed coal reserves located here (H seam coal). Task 4: Exploratory drilling activities to a) define the base of the slide, b) install monitoring devices and c) ascertain the status of coal reserves in the area. Each of these tasks will be accomplished using the safe work practices and procedures routinely employed at Trapper Mine. None ofthe proposed tasks involve activities that do not occur on a routine basis at Trapper. However, the proximity of these proposed S:IMSHACOMP\IC Order Mod Request #l.dx P.O. Box 187 Craig. Colorado 81626 (970) 824-4401