2009-02-23_PERMIT FILE - C1980007 (2)

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c~~~A o07 MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANVI_.t_.~. A Subsidiary of Arch Western Resources, LLC ~ ~J~ -'~~'; ', February 20, 2009 NJ~e-3~ l ~~~D FE6 2 0 2009 Dion of Reclamatron, AAfning and Safely e •~~/ West Elk Mine P O Box 591 5174 Highway 133 Somerset, CO 81434 {970)929-5015 Fax (970) 929-5595 Mr. Tom Kaldenbach Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Mountain Coal Company L.L.C., West Elk Mine, Permit No. C-80-007, Minor Revision No. 351 (MR-351), Drill Methane Drainage Well (MDW) E 1-45 Hole from E 2-45 Pad. Dear Mr. Kaldenbach: Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. (MCC) submits the enclosed minor revision application and map to reflect the subject change. As we discussed February 19, 2009 in our telephone conversation, MCC will place an MDW on E2-45 Pad and directionally drill to a point at E1-45 in Panel E 1. We previously had bonded for 14 holes on Panel E 1 and drilled 13 as shown on the attached map. The E 1-45 hole would bring the total MDWs to 14 in Panel E 1. The hole is necessary and prudent for the safety and health of our miners in continuing on the retreat of the longwall in Panel E 1. Panel E 1 was approved with TR-111 and Panel E 2 through E 12 was approved in PR-14. We believe the activity is approved by and through these perniit actions. The USFS has lifted the Winter Stipulation for this activity. There is no bond associated with the proposed change. The CDRMS forni for pernut application, and a map are attached to this letter of transmittal. We appreciate your consideration and review of this submittal and, as always, would be happy to work with you to address any questions or concerns that arise during the review process. Sil , ~. ~ ~ Henry A. rbe Environ ental Engineer cc: Doug Nolte Chris Hansen 2--`~3`° 9 MR -3~/ -