2009-04-06_APPLICATION CORRESPONDENCE - C2008086

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?y 'A 1 Letter to Mr. Cattany re: CAM-Colorado Permit Application C2008086 April 7, 2009 Page 4 pads, and access roads. Unless and until CAM-Colorado provides such additional information, DRMS cannot approve the company's permit application. Although DRMS has historically addressed MDW permitting through the permit revision process in response to data concerning the need for such facilities in a given mine, in this case the need for and approximate location of the MDWs is known prior to DRMS's granting of the permit. The need for methane removal beyond that provided through the central mine ventilation system is clear. Map 14, which CAM-Colorado included with its permit application, provides an approximate layout of the projected longwall panels for the first six years of the mine's operation and consequently allows for an informed estimate of the location of MDWs along with the required associated surface facilities. While the exact number and precise location of MDWs may be modified as mining progresses, changes to the original plan submitted with the application can be readily addressed through the mine permit revision process. A proposed plan, based on best available knowledge, including here the need for MDWs and related surface facilities, is essential prior to any DRMS decision on CAM-Colorado's permit application if DRMS is to adequately exercise its oversight functions. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your reply. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact us at 303-623-9466. Sincerely, Edward B. Zukoski, Staff Attorney Doug Pflugh, Research Analyst Attorney for WildEarth Guardians and Colorado Environmental Coalition CC: Mike King, Deputy Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources David Berry, DRMS Sandra Brown, DRMS Jeremy Nichols, WildEarth Guardians Roger Singer, Sierra Club Joe Neuhoff, Colorado Environmental Coalition