2013-01-14_PERMIT FILE - C1996083A (10)

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2.05.3 The Operator developed main entries (1 West Mains) under Terror Creek during 2010 in order to access the coal reserves to the west. On September 20, 2010 the DRMS approved and incidental permit boundary revision through TR -68. This 80 acre permit boundary expansion allowed the Operator to begin developing mains, headgate entries and tailgate entries west of Terror Creek. The coal reserves located west of Terror Creek are referred to as the western mining district. New panels in the western mining district are numbered B -10 through B -18. The western mining district will require a new ventilation shaft and three or more gob vent bore holes per panel. Permit Revision No. 12 (PRA 2) gave the Operator approval to develop and mine in the western mining district west of Terror Creek. The Operator plans to expand the western mining district to the north as shown on Map 14B and has applied for lease modifications so it can mine four additional longwall panels. Technical revision 71 allows north mains and gate road development within the approved permit boundary. A permit revision will be submitted to expand the permit boundary to encompass the four longwall panels (1319, B20, B21 and B22) to the north shortly before the lease modifications are approved. During 2009 the Operator washed coal for West Elk Coal Company, (WECC). WECC hauled raw E -Seam coal to BRL's lower stockpile area. The Operator ran WECC's coal through the preparation plant. WECC delivered 521,625 tons of raw coal to the Operator's lower stockpile area. The Operator washed this coal producing 351,601 tons of clean coal. The waste material generated was hauled back to WECC's disposal area by a WECC contractor. The Operator loaded and shipped 351,601 tons of clean coal for WECC. This process took place from January 14, 2009 through September 13, 2009. The following table shows the major equipment to be used in the mine and on the surface. TR -71 2.05-8- 01/23/12