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As of this time approximately 400,000 yards of low quality coal stockpile exists above grade. This is based on a survey of the completed during late February and then truck counts were utilized to estimate the material placed in the pile since that time. The original estimate presented indicated that approximately 530,000 tons would be in the stockpile at the end of 1994. However, this prior estimate was based upon truck counts hauling low quality coal to the stockpile. However, it is apparent this method overestimated the amount hauled to the stockpile as the survey conducted during February indicated a much lower volume. A visual inspection of the existing stockpile demonstrates there is still sufficient volume to carry Twentymile through 1994 without getting near the final configuration of the 700,000 ton stockpile. Also, Twentymile is expecting the production of low quality coal to diminish during the mining of the 15W longwall panel. The fault does not exist in this panel, nor the parting that existed in the prior panel. Given these facts Twentymile is confident the stockpile will not approach the 700,000 ton limit during 1994. The preparation plant is planned to become operational during May or June of 1995. A technical revision is being prepared which once approved will allow for site preparation and construction of some of the building foundations during late summer and into the fall. Once the plant becomes operational low quality coal will be processed and reduction of the stockpile will commence. Please advise as to any additional information you may require to finalize this request to delay construction of the approved stockpile until a later date. In the interim if there are questions please contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, C%~/i!%L(/~t Richard Mills Manager, Surface/Environment rte: ~: ~wps ~ ~p~e4~odn.ea