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Phase I Bond Release Application

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas, Kayenta Mine

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. Phase I Bond Release Supporting Information – Administrative, Permit, and Bond 

Summary Data

Page

Introduction 1.1

Permit and Bond Release Summary Information 1.1

Phase I Bond Reduction Cost 1.2

Permanent Facilities 1.5

Public Notice

Proof of Publication

Copies of Letters Sent to the Tribes, Government Agencies, and Utilities

List of Tables

1.1 Bond Information for Kayenta Mine 1.2

1.2.1 Bond Reduction of Direct Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable

 Material Replacement, and Soil Material Replacement in the J19 CRA 1.3

1.2.2 Bond Reduction of Direct Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable 

 Material Replacement, and Soil Material Replacement in the J21 CRA 1.3

1.3.1 Bond Reduction of Indirect Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable

 Material Replacement, and Soil Material Replacement in the J19 CRA 1.4

1.3.2 Bond Reduction of Indirect Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable

 Material Replacement, and Soil Material Replacement in the J21 CRA 1.4

List of Maps

1.1 J19 and J21 Bond Release Phase I Reclamation Liability Release Area
1. 1

SECTION 1. Phase I Bond Release Supporting Information

Administrative, Permit, and Bond Summary Data

Introduction

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) is requesting Phase I bond release on portions of lands 

within the J19 and J21 of the Kayenta Mine. The bond release application included in this 

submittal contains required documentation and information to support Phase I bond release 

for 305 acres of mined and reclaimed lands in the permanent program areas within the J19 

(37 acres) Coal Resource Area (CRA) and J21 (268 acres) CRA as shown on Map 1.1. None of 

the proposed permanent ponds or a request for permanent roads are included in this release 

application. These features will be further evaluated in relation to the final land use and 

customary use areas over the entire release application areas. Information such as the 

public notice, affidavit of publication, and copies of letters to the Tribes, government 

agencies, and utilities are included in Section 1 of the application. Information for the 

Phase I technical portions of the application are presented in Section 2 (backfilling, 

grading, suitable material, and soil data) of this document.

Permit and Bond Release Summary Information

The J19 and J21 CRAs are located within the southeastern portion of PWCC’s Kayenta Mine. 

The Kayenta Mine operates under Permit AZ-0001F issued by the Office of Surface Mining 

Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) to PWCC Kayenta Mine on October 3, 2017. The 5-year 

renewal application for Permit AZ-0001F was submitted to OSMRE on February 27, 2020. On June 

25, 2020, OSMRE administratively delayed their decision to renew Permit AZ-0001F due to COVID19 pandemic closures and stay-at-home orders. Coal production at the Kayenta Mine ceased on 

August 26, 2019; reclamation activities continue under Permit AZ-0001F.

The Kayenta mine permit area is located approximately 18 miles south southwest of 

Kayenta, Arizona (USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle maps Longhouse Valley, Marsh Pass S.E., Shonto 

S.E., Yucca Hill, and Cliff Rose Hill). The permit areas for the J19 and J21 Phase I bond

release are located within the following lands of Navajo County, Arizona that are 

described relative to the Gila and Salt River Base Meridian as:

A total of 37 acres of mined and reclaimed land located within the J19 CRA. The 

computer-generated centroid location is Latitude 36O 26’ 49.8” N and Longitude 110O

19’ 15.2” W. A total of 268 acres of mined and reclaimed land located within the

J21 CRA. The computer-generated centroid location is Latitude 36O 24’ 59.3” N 

and Longitude 110O 17’ 29.9” W.
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The type of bond and the amount of bond filed for Kayenta Mine Permit AZ-0001F are described 

in Table 1.1. The portion requested for release in the J19 and J21 CRAs includes $15,035,922

for Phase I. Justification for the release dollars is explained in the following section.

Table 1.1. Bond Information for Kayenta Mine.

Bond Surety Bond Number Bond Amount

Continental Casualty Company & National Fire 

Insurance Company of Hartford 9264222 $28,304,188

Continental Casualty Company of Chicago & National 

Fire Insurance Company of Hartford 9264224 $8,167,651

Indemnity National Insurance Company N-7003484 $7,250,000

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 60S003887 $39,810,389

Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America 105243347 $23,847,246

Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America 105191031 $28,000,000

Zurich American Insurance Company 8940860 $43,190,518

TOTAL $178,569,992

Phase I Bond Reduction Cost

PWCC is seeking a reduction in the backfilling, grading, suitable material replacement, and 

soil material replacement bond for Phase I in the amount of $15,035,922. This amount was 

determined using direct and indirect unit costs calculated for 37 acres in J19 and 268 acres 

in J21 as documented in Permit AZ-0001F, Chapter 24, Table 24-1-4. Reclamation cost 

estimates as of July 2017 (“worst case” or “highest liability” as approved in Permit AZ0001F by OSMRE on October 3, 2017) were used and these rates were adjusted for inflation 

through December 2022. Reduction in bond at the J19 CRA was based upon 900 feet of final 

pit being 100% backfilled in the active highwall footprint shadow and completion of Phase 

I reclamation activities including general grading on 37 acres and replacing four feet of 

suitable plant growth material including one foot of suitable soil on the surface of 37 

acres of final graded lands per Chapter 22, Minesoil Reconstruction, Volume 11, Permit

AZ-0001F. Reduction in bond at J21 was based upon 11,250 feet of final pit being 100% 

backfilled and completion of Phase I reclamation activities including general grading on 

268 acres and replacing four feet of suitable plant growth material including one foot of 

suitable soil on the surface of 185 acres of final graded lands per Chapter 22, Minesoil 

Reconstruction, Volume 11, Permit AZ-0001F. Suitable plant growth material replacement 

areas are documented for the J19 and J21 CRAs on Maps 2.1 and 2.2 in Section 2 of this 

document.

The project categories and direct costs applicable to this Phase I bond release are 
1. 3

listed in Table 1.2.1 for the J19 CRA and Table 1.2.2 for the J21 CRA. PWCC is not requesting 

full release of the grading and ripping maintenance costs for the disturbed lands because 

these are considered by OSMRE to be Phase II reclamation activities. Similarly, no costs 

have been requested on the disturbed lands for the Phase III reclamation activities including 

surface stabilization, revegetation, and vegetation maintenance. The combined total bond 

reduction direct costs shown in Tables 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 is $12,274,222.

Table 1.2.1

Bond Reduction of Direct Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable Material Replacement, 

and Soil Material Replacement in the J19 CRA.

Project Category Bond Reduction Amount

Cast/blast high wall (900 feet) $ 210,456

Doze high wall (900 feet) $ 127,854

Doze first two spoils (900 feet) $ 119,520

Doze back two spoils (900 feet) $ 28,188

Backfill and grade ramps (900 feet) $ 57,258

General grading (37 ac @ $4,127.70/ac) $ 152,725

Suitable material replacement (37 ac @ $0.98/yd) $ 140,398

Soil material replacement (37 ac @ $1.32/yd) $ 126,072

Total Direct Cost Category I $ 962,471

Inflation July 2017 thru December 2022 (20.43%) $ 196,633

Total Direct Cost Category I (Inflated thru 12-2022) $1,159,104

Table 1.2.2

Bond Reduction of Direct Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable Material Replacement, 

and Soil Material Replacement in the J21 CRA.

Project Category Bond Reduction Amount

Cast/blast high wall (11,250 feet) $2,630,700

Doze high wall (11,250 feet) $1,598,175

Doze first two spoils (11,250 feet) $1,494,000

Doze back two spoils (11,250 feet) $ 352,350

Backfill and grade ramps (11,250 feet) $ 715,725

General grading (268 ac @ $4,127.70/ac) $1,106,224

Suitable material replacement (185 ac @ $0.98/yd) $ 701,992

Soil material replacement (185 ac @ $1.32/yd) $ 630,360
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Total Direct Cost Category I $9,229,526

Inflation July 2017 thru December 2022 (20.43%) $1,885,592

Total Direct Cost Category I (Inflated thru 12-2022) $11,115,118

Tables 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 show the indirect costs obtained from Permit AZ-0001F, Chapter 24 

that are associated with the J19 and J21 Phase I direct cost, respectively as determined in 

July 2017. The total indirect cost reflects inflation through December 2022 (20.43%). An

inflation rate of 6.23% for the July 2017 through June 2020 period was determined by OSMRE 

in December 2022 using RS Means Historical Cost Indexes and approved for the J19-J19W-N9 

Phase I and J16-J19-J21 Phase II bond release applications. An inflation rate of 14.20% 

was determined using the U.S. inflation calculator numbers for the July 2020 through December 

2022 period based on government data presented on the website usinflationcalculator.com. 

The combined total bond reduction indirect costs shown in Tables 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 is 

$2,761,700.

Table 1.3.1

Bond Reduction of Indirect Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable Material Replacement, 

and Soil Material Replacement in the J19 CRA.

Project Category Bond Reduction Amount

Mobilization/demobilization (1.5%) $ 17,387

Contingencies (2.0%) $ 23,182

Engineering redesign fee (2.0%) $ 23,182

Contractor profit and overhead (15.0%) $173,866

Reclamation management fee (2.0%) $ 23,182

Total Indirect Cost $260,799

Table 1.3.2

Bond Reduction of Indirect Costs for Backfilling, Grading, Suitable Material Replacement,

and Soil Material Replacement in the J21 CRA.

Project Category Bond Reduction Amount

Mobilization/demobilization (1.5%) $ 166,727

Contingencies (2.0%) $ 222,302

Engineering redesign fee (2.0%) $ 222,302

Contractor profit and overhead (15.0%) $1,667,268

Reclamation management fee (2.0%) $ 222,302

Total Indirect Cost $2,500,901
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The total direct, indirect, tax, and 2017 - 2022 inflation costs for Phase I bond categories 

in the J19 and J21 CRAs are $15,035,922.

Permanent Facilities

There are no requests included in this J19 and J21 Phase I bond release application for 

any facilities to be retained as permanent features. None of the sediment ponds (including

those proposed as permanent), roads, or Kayenta Mine support facilities located within 

the J19 and J21 CRAs are included in this Phase I bond release application. The two-track 

ranch roads shown within the J19 and J21 release areas will continue to be used for access 

to monitor the J19-A, J19-D, J19-E, J21-I3, and J21-H sediment ponds, for compliance-related 

inspections, for reclamation maintenance, environmental monitoring, and access by residents.
PUBLIC NOTICE

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface Mining 

Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for bond release on a portion of the lands in the J19 and

J21 Coal Resource Areas (CRAs) within the Kayenta Mine Permit AZ-0001F. PWCC is seeking a 

release of Phase I bond liability for a portion of the J19 and J21 areas currently under bond

with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance Company, Continental 

Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Liberty Mutual Insurance 

Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. PWCC is seeking a reduction 

in bond of $15,035,922 under the Phase I application. The total combined bond for Kayenta 

Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release application consists of information currently contained in the AZ0001F permit application package (PAP) approved October 3, 2017. The PAP outlines PWCC’s 

reclamation operations on Permanent Program Lands. The total areas in J19 and J21 requested 

for Phase I release is 305 acres. Reclamation was completed between 2002 and 2022. 

Reclamation activities were completed in accordance with the approved PAP and included 

backfilling, grading, mitigation of unsuitable material, drainage control construction, and 

replacement of suitable soil or plant growth media. The Kayenta Mine permit for the release

areas is under Navajo Tribal Coal Lease 14-20-0603-9910 and Hopi Tribal Coal Lease 14-20-0450-

5743 and operates pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 30; Subchapter E, Part 

750; Subchapter G, Parts 773 and 774; and Subchapter K, Parts 810 and 816. This notice is 

hereby given that:

1. The name and business address of the applicant is:

 Peabody Western Coal Company

Kayenta Mine

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, AZ 86033

2. The mine permit area is located approximately 18 miles south southwest of Kayenta,

Arizona. The permit area for the Phase I bond release areas is located in USGS 7.5-

minute quadrangle map “Yucca Hill” within the following lands of Navajo County, 

Arizona that are described relative to the Gila and Salt River Base Meridian as:

A total of 37 acres of land located within the J19 CRA. The computer-generated

centroid location is Latitude 36O 26’ 49.8” N and Longitude 110O 19’ 15.2” W. A 

total of 268 acres of land located within the J21 CRA. The computer-generated

centroid location is Latitude 36O 24’ 59.3” N and Longitude 110O 17’ 29.9” W.
3. Locations of where copies of the application and permit are available for public 

review and/or inspection are:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 Miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

4. The name and address of the OSMRE-WRO representative where written comments, 

objections, requests for a public hearing, or requests for an informal conference may 

be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m., (To Be Determined) thirty (30) days after the 

last publication date are:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

5. Interested persons may obtain more information concerning the bond release by 

contacting Marie Shepherd, Senior Manager Environmental for PWCC at 928.677.5130. 

6. The application has been filed with OSMRE and will be acted upon pursuant to the 

Permanent Regulatory Program (30 CFR Parts 750 and 774) approved by the Secretary of 

the Interior under Title V of the Surface mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.
January 26, 2023

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Navajo Area Office

Mr. Bartholomew Stevens, Regional Director

P.O. Box 1060

301 West Hill Street

Gallup, New Mexico 87305-1060

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Stevens:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Bartholomew Stevens 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlack Mesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Bureau of Land Management

Arizona State Office

Mr. Stewart Boyd

Native American Minerals Lead

One North Central Ave., Suite 800

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Boyd:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Stewart Boyd 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hyw 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Chilchinbeto Chapter

Mr. Thomas Bradley, President

P.O. Box 1681

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Bradley:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Thomas Bradley 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Forest Lake Chapter

Ms. Fern Benally, President

P.O. Box 441

Pinon, Arizona 86510

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Ms. Benally:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Ms. Fern Benally 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

The Hopi Tribe

Office of Mining and Minerals

Attn: Norman Honie Jr.

P.O. Box 123

Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Honie:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Norman Honie, Jr. 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Kayenta Chapter

Mr. Stanley Clitso, President

P.O. Box 1088

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Clitso:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Stanley Clitso 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Navajo Nation

Minerals Department

Ms. Rowena L. Cheromiah

P.O. Box 1910

Window Rock, AZ 86515

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Ms. Cheromiah:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Ms. Rowena L. Cheromiah

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority

Mr. Walter W. Haase, P.E., General Manager

P.O. Box 170

Fort Defiance, Arizona 86504-0170

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Haase:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Walter W. Haase 

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
January 26, 2023

Shonto Chapter

Mr. Roland Smallcanyon, President

P. O. Box 7800

Shonto, AZ 86054

RE: Notice of Application for Phase I Bond Release; J19 and J21 Coal Resource 

Areas; Kayenta Mine

Dear Mr. Smallcanyon:

Peabody Western Coal Company (PWCC) has filed an application with the Office of Surface 

Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) for Phase I bond release on portions of the 

J19 and J21 Coal Resource Areas. The release areas are in the southeastern portion of the 

PWCC lease area. PWCC is seeking release from Phase I bond liability for those surety bonds

currently held with Indemnity National Insurance Company, Zurich American Insurance 

Company, Continental Casualty Company, National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, 

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. 

The total combined bond for Kayenta Mine is $178,569,992.

The Phase I bond release areas are located within the Kayenta Mine Permanent Program 

permit area (AZ-0001F PAP) in the southeastern portion of the PWCC lease area. PWCC is 

seeking a reduction of the total J19 and J21 bond amount of $15,035,922 at this time by gaining 

regulatory approval for release of lands described in the application from Phase I bond 

liability. The total area sought for release includes 305 acres of disturbed land. Approval of 

Phase I will allow for Phase II and III bond release to proceed on these areas once all 

requirements for this phase are met. Phase III is the final bond release step and once approved 

will allow for the planned return of these lands to the Navajo Nation in the future. Until that 

time, PWCC will continue to control and manage reclaimed lands in the release areas 

described.

Reclamation of the Phase I release areas which includes backfilling and grading, drainage 

control, mitigation of unsuitable material, and topsoil replacement was completed between 

2002 and 2022. All reclamation activities were conducted in accordance with the Surface 

Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) and the requirements of the OSMRE Permit 

AZ-0001F PAP approved October 3, 2017. Reclamation activities are documented in annual 

reports submitted previously to OSMRE.

The application and permit are available for public review and/or inspection at:

Navajo Nation Minerals Department Forest Lake Chapter House

Office of Surface Mining Navajo Route 41

Window Rock Boulevard 17 miles North of Pinon

Window Rock, AZ 86515 Pinon, AZ 86510

PEABODY WESTERN

COAL COMPANY

Kayenta Mine

Highway 160, Navajo Route 41

P.O. Box 650

Kayenta, Arizona 86033

928.677.5177
Mr. Roland Smallcanyon

January 26, 2023

Page 2 of 2

Peabody Western Coal Company Hopi Tribe

Kayenta Mine Office of Mining and Mineral

Mesa Central Warehouse Office Complex Resources, Highway 264

8 Miles from Hwy 160 and Route 41 Junction 1 Mile East of Kykotsmovi

Kayenta, Arizona 86033 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

OSMRE Website: https://www.osmre.gov/news/archive/kayentaBlackMesa

If you have questions, comments, or wish to request a hearing or informal conference 

regarding this bond release application, please contact:

Ms. Amy Ryser

Western Region Office

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement 

P. O. Box 25065

One Federal Center, Building 41

Lakewood, CO 80225-0065

WR Permitting Information Line, 1-866-847-7362

Please direct your questions about this application to me at 928.677.5130 or email them to me 

at mshepherd2@peabodyenergy.com.

Respectfully,

Marie Shepherd

Senior Manager Environmental

Kayenta Mine

C: Amy Ryser (OSMRE-WRO)
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Professional

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Bond Release

Phase I Reclamation

Liability Release Area

Ranch Road - Proposed Phase I

Bond Release

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Kayenta Mine

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