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J. E. STOVER & ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />2352NORTH 7T" STREEET, UNIT B <br />GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO 81501 <br />PHONE: (970) 245 -4101, FAX 242 -7908 <br />MINE ENGINEERING <br />MINE RECLAMATION <br />November 14, 2012 <br />Susan Burgmaier <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Re: Bowie Resources, LLC, Bowie No. 2 Mine <br />MR -133, Four Utility Holes <br />Permit C- 1996 -083 <br />Dear Ms. Burgmaier: <br />CIVIL ENGINEERING <br />CONST. MANAGEMENT <br />RECEIVED <br />NOV 16 2012 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining & Safety <br />On behalf of Bowie Resources, LLC, (BRL), enclosed is an application for a minor <br />revision to allow the installation of four utility holes. The four utility holes will be drilled <br />from an existing disturbed area located north of the large fans located on the utility <br />bench. No new disturbance is anticipated from the drilling activity. <br />Project Narrative <br />The disturbed area located north of the large ventilation fan will be shaped to form a <br />small drill pad. A mud pit will be constructed south of the drill pad. Four utility holes will <br />be drilled from the single drill pad. The 10 inch diameter holes will extend from the <br />surface to the B -Seam a length of approximately 520 feet. The purpose of the holes is <br />to run utilities from the D -Seam to the B -Seam. The holes will be sealed from the <br />surface down to the D -Seam. The area will be reshaped and seeded. All run -off from <br />the drilling activities will be collected in a sediment pond so no alternative sediment <br />control is required. <br />Right of Entry <br />The area where the utility holes will be installed is located on surface owned by BRL. <br />Affected and Disturbed Area <br />No change to the affected or disturbed area since the area has been previously <br />disturbed. <br />Cultural Resources <br />Appropriate cultural resource surveys have been conducted and are included in the <br />permit in Volume Vl. <br />