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_ Ma~~~i~~~n~A~~~yCo~~ ~_*. C V ~ k Ft~ 1 LLC. A Subsidiary ofArcb Western Resowces, LLC West Ells Mine POBox i9t 5174 Highway I33 Somerset,CO 8]434 (970) 929-5015 Fax (970) 929-5595 March 14, 2006 Mr. Desty Dyer Bureau of Land Management 2505 South Townsend Montrose, CO 81401 RECEIVED MAR 2 U 2006 RE: COC 67231 Dry Fork Exploration Drilling Dear Desty, Division of Sliinerals & Geology The evaluation of the 2005 drilling data has resulted in a need to drill one additional hole on the Dry Fork Coal Exploration License. The purpose of the drill hole would be to test the EO Coal Bench for thickness and quality. The drill hole would be drilled to the Rollins Sandstone allowing for additional B Seam thickness data collection. The hole, currently identified as EEE on the map, is located in SEl/4 Sec. 2, T14S, R89W, 6tn PM at the intersection of Forest Road FS711 and the Deep Creek. The map depicts the proposed hole location relative to existing holes and topography. Positioning the hole in the field can utilize the pre- disturbed area at the Deep Creek Crossing and the primitive camp site above the road. I do not anticipate the need for timber removal or major earth work to accommodate this site. Minor site preparation and efficient positioning of the equipment should provide adequate space for the equipment. MCC is also planning to drill the permitted site SST-1 in 2006. The site is on MCC's private surface accessed via the USFS classified road at Deer Creek. The drilling of both holes would occur sequentially as drill equipment and manpower is available, preferably in July. Please contact me after you have a chance to review the location and permit requirements. I believe that the minimal disturbance proposed will facilitate an administrative approval. Sincerely, ~ ~~ Wendell A. Koontz Sr. Mine Geologist Ark Land Company West Elk Mine cc: Ryan Taylor USFS Jim Burnell CDMG