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CMA <br />November 21, 2006 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />A Subsidiary of Peabody Energy Corporation <br />701 Market Street, Suite 700 <br />St. Louis, MO 63101-1826 <br />Contact: Brian Dunfee <br />Local Contact: <br />John Weinman <br />Hydro-Environmental Solutions, Inc. <br />P.O. Box 772996 <br />Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 <br />970-871-6125 <br />The Hayden Gulch Terminal, Inc. (HGTI) is recognized for its persistence in meeting the <br />requirements for final bond release at the Hayden Gulch Mine and successfully achieving final <br />Phase III bond release. <br />The Hayden Gulch Mine was a surface coal mine located in Routt County that began operating <br />in 1978. Three hundred and sixty-two acres had been disturbed at the mine when mining ceased <br />in 1987. Reclamation was completed shortly thereafter. Phase II and Phase III bond release <br />were granted in 1999 upon completion of successful reclamation for most of the mine site. Four <br />pazcels of ground were reserved from the bond release for the establishment of enhanced shrub <br />azeas and the repair of a slump. <br />HGTI employed a number of techniques to enhance shrub establishment at the mine site <br />including mature transplants, shrub seedlings, and native seed. The shrub areas were protected <br />with 8-foot high durable fence to exclude elk, deer and antelope. Access to two permanent <br />impoundments for wildlife is provided. An underground drain system was installed to enhance <br />ground stability of the slump area. <br />HGTI is commended for the sustained effort, innovative procedures employed and diligence in <br />achieving final bond release at the Hayden Gulch Mine. <br />Please let me know of any questions or if you need anything further. Thank you for your ongoing <br />support of this valuable awazds program. <br />L~ <br />Manager <br />Cc: Ronald W. Cattany, Director <br />DMG Coal Program <br />