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BEFORE THE VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD

APPLICANT: EQT Production Company DIVISION OF GAS AND OILDOCKET NO. VGOB 89-0126-0009-73

RELIEF SOUGHT: MODIFICATION OF NORA COALBED GAS UNIT NOS:82AT (VC-2400), 81AT (VC-535926), 45BH (VC-4058), 44BK (VC-535639), 456K (VC-5223),41BL (VC-4505), 43BL (VC-5232), 44BL (VC-535678), 45BL (PC16), 45BM (VC-535637),45BN (VC-4669), 50BK (VC-3050).

AFFECTED UNITS: (See Attached Exhibit A)

APPLICATION

1.Auulicant and its counsel: Applicant is EQT Production Company 1710Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, West Virginia, 25302, (800) 926-1759. Applicant's

Counsel is James E. Kaiser 220 Broad Street, Suite 210, Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 578-3838.

2. Relief souaht: (1) Modification of the Nora Coalbed Methane Gas FieldRules, to allow one additional coalbed gas well to be drilled within each of the 58.77 acreNora Units identified above. (2) For an administrative order providing that additionalwell permits may be issued in the Nora Field after this application is filed and while it ispending.

3.Leuai authoritv: 4 VAC 25-160-50 and II 45.1-361.20of the Code of Virginia.

4. Pronosed nrovisions of order souaht: That one additional coalbed methane

gas well may be drilled in each of the above referenced Nora Units; that the second wellbe located at least 600 feet from the nearest coalbed methane well; (and thatproduction/royalties from each coalbed methane well drilled in the said Units shallcontinue to be allocated solely to the owners and claimants of and to the coalbed methanewithin the Unit in which the well is located.)

5. Tvue of wells aud field: Coalbed methane frac wells within the portion of theNora Coalbed Gas Field described above, and as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.

6. Formations subiect to aunlication: All coal beds and coal seams includingall Pennsylvania aged coals from the top of the Raven, but not limited to Jawbone,Greasy Creek, C-Seam, War Creek, Beckley, Lower Horsepen, X-Seam, Poca 6, Poca 5,Poca 3, Poca 2, and any unnamed coal seams and other associated formations known asthe Nora Coalbed Gas Field.

7. Descrintion of interest/claim of persons being notified: Coalbed methane.

8. Estimated ultimate recoverv in each Nora Unit identified above: 400 MMcF

9. Plat: See Exhibit A annexed hereto.

10.The boundaries and acreaae affected: see Exhibit A annexed hereto.

11.Attestation: The foregoing application to the best of my knowledge,

information and belief is true and correct.

E Production Company

220James E. Kaiserroad Street, Suite 210gsport, TN 37660(423) 578-3838

AFFIDAVIT OF DUE OF DILIGENCE

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIACOUNTY OF RUSSELL

1, James E. Kaiser, after being duly sworn upon oath, state as follows:

1. I am responsible for the notification process required by VA. Code Ann. tJ 45.1-

361.19and VR 480-05-22.2 ) 4.

That EQT Production Company has exercised due diligence in attempting to

locate and notice all owners and claimants who are unleased and/or who were not

previously pooled by prior order(s) of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board regarding

the Nora Coalbed Gas Field, all as required by Va. Code Ann. $ 45.1-361.19

and VR 480-05-22.2.

3. That on October 15.2010 a true and correct copy of the Notice of Hearing with

Exhibits will be mailed, via certified mail return receipt requested, to all owners

and claimants listed in Exhibit B for whom mailing addresses were then available.

That EQT Production Company will continue to exercise due diligence in

attempting to locate and identify the names and/or addresses of any unknown of

unlocatable parties and, if located of identified, will notify them of EQT

Production Company's application.

1 have read the foregoing, and the information given above is true and correct to

the best of my knowledge and belief

es E. Kaiserunsel for

EQT Production Company

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF TENNESSEE

COUNTY OF SULLIVAN

TAKEN, SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of

October,, 2010.

My commission expires: October 24, 2012.

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Range Resources-Pine Mountain, IncATTN: Jerry GranthamP. O. Box 2136Abingdon, VA 24212

ACIN, LLCATTN; John MooneyP.O. Box 2827Huntington, WV 25727

CNX Gas Company LLCATTN: Anita Duty2481 John Nash BlvdBluefield, WV 24701

Levisa Coal Company«c/o John Irvin4710 Hunterwood CircleRichmond, TX 77469

J. D. Nicewonder andLorraine Nicewonder, H/W148 Bristol East RoadBristol, VA 24202-5500

Donald Nicewonder andEtta Nicewonder, H/W15314Majestic DriveBristol, VA 24202-3924

Wilma N. Overbey, widowedna. Wilma Lois Nicewonder213 North Church StreetMarion, VA 24354

«Garden Realty Corporationc/o Ann B.Worley108 Bexley RoadMooresville, WV 28117

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CNX Gas Company, Lessee2481 John Nash BoulevardBluefield, WV 24701

Meredith Ellis Jennings542 Butler Mill RoadMaryville, TN 37803

Buchanan Realty Ltd Partnershipc/o John C. Irvin4710 Hunterwood CircleRichmond, TX 77469

Virginia Lee Linwick andPhillip G. Linwick, W/H4324 South Ball DrVaradale, WA 99037

John W. Pobst, Jr. andLynda Pobst, H/WP. O. Bos 86Revere, PA 18953

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Lucille Vicars, widowP.O. Box 797Wise, VA 24293

Richard Pobst andKathi Pobst, H/W1024 Oxford DriveSt Augustine, FL 32084-1821

Catherine Pobst, single111Postelly StreetCartersville, GA 30120

John Tolman She%eld Trustc/o Brandi Shefield125 West LaneKerrville, TX 78028

Oryn T. Sheffield Jr. Trustc/o Brandi Shefield125 West LaneKerrville, TX 78028

Carl McAfee andJulia McAfee, H/WP.O. Box 656Norton, VA 24273

Hugh P. Cline andNancy Cline, H/W312 NW Henry StreetNorton, VA 24273

Allison Paige Weaver Mangrum andMichael Mangrum W/H3217 Peyton CourtFranklin, TN 37064

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Jeffery Robert Weaver, single6263 McNeil Drive-1327Austin, TX 78729

R. O. Crockett, Jr. widowerc/o Robert Dexter Crockett10877 San Gabriel WayValley Center, CA. 92082

Sandra Hoback Kidwell andH. Eugene Kidwell, W/H2010 Cypress DriveCulpepper, VA 22701

Elizabeth Jean Crockett McCutcheon andAllan McCutcheon W/H6601 Leesburg StreetLincoln, NE 68516

Jennifer Lynn Crockett Peterson andRobert Peterson, W/H9 Long N Point LaneMedia, PA 19063

Robert Dexter Crockett andChristy Crockett H/W10877 San Gabriel WayValley Center, CA. 92082

Sarah Geneva Owens193 Don Stevens Dr.Honaker, VA 24260-7265

Gary Roger Hurley andAgnes Geraldine Hurley, H/WRt I, Box 392Vansant, VA 24656

Dickenson County School BoardP.O. Box 1127Clintwood, VA 24228-1127

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BEFORE THE VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD

APPLICANT: EQT Production Company DIVISION OF GAS AND OILDOCKET NO. 89-0126-0009-73

RELIEF SOUGHT: MODIFICATION OFNORA COALBED GAS FIELD

AFFECTED UNITS: Multiple (See Attached Exhibit A)

NOTICE OF HEARING

HEARING DATE: November 16, 2010PLACE: Conference Center at the Russell County OAice Facility

Lebanon, Virginia9:00a.m.TIME

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:

To: See Exhibit "B"attached hereto:

1. Annlicant and its counsel: Applicant is EQT Production Company, 1710Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, West Virginia, 25302, (800) 926-1759. Applicant'sCounsel is James E. Kaiser, 220 Broad Street, Suite 210, Kingsport, TN 37660, (423)578-3838.

2. Relief souaht: (1) Modification of the Nora Coalbed Methane Gas FieldRules, to allow one additional coalbed gas well to be drilled within each of the 58.77 acreNora Units identified above. (2) For an administrative order providing that additionalwell permits may be issued in the Nora Field after this application is filed and while it ispending.

3. Leant authoritv: 4 VAC 25-160-50 and Il 45.1-361.20of the Code ofVirginia.

4. Pronosed nrovisions of order souaht: That one additional coalbed methane

gas well may be drilled in each of the above referenced Nora Units; that the second wellbe located at least 600 feet from the nearest coalbed methane well; (and thatproduction/royalties from each coalbed methane well drilled in the said Units shallcontinue to be allocated solely to the owners and claimants of and to the coalbed methanewithin the Unit in which the well is located.)

5. Tvne of wells and field: Coalbed methane frac wells within the portion of theNora Coalbed Gas Field described above, and as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.

6. Formations subiect to annlication: All coal beds and coal seams includingall Pennsylvania aged coals from the top of the Raven, but not limited to: Jawbone,Greasy Creek, C-Seam, War Creek, Beckley, Lower Horsepen, X-Seam, Poca 6, Poca 5,Poca 3, Poca 2, and any unnamed coal seams and other associated formations known asthe Nora Coalbed Gas Field.

7. Descrintion of interest/claim of nersons beini. notified: Coalbed methane.

8. Estimated ultimate recoverv in each Nore Unit identified above: 400 MMCF

9. Plat: See Exhibit A annexed hereto.

10. The boundaries and acreage affected: See Exhibit A annexed hereto.

11.Attestation: The foregoing notice to the best of my knowledge, informationand belief is true and correct.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause has been set for hearing and the

taking of evidence at the time and place first stated above and that notice will bepublished as required by law and the Rules of the Virginia Gas and Oil Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that you may attend this hearing, with orwithout an attorney, and offer evidence or state any comments you have, For furtherinformation or a copy of the application and any exhibits thereto, you may contact theVirginia Gas and Oil Board, State Oil and Gas Inspector, Department of Mines, Mineralsand Energy, Division of Gas and Oil, 135 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia 24266,(276) 514-9650 or the Applicant at the address shown below.

Production Company

4kJames E. Kaiser

22 road Street, Suite 210'ngsport TN 37660(423) 578-3838

BEFORE THE VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD

APPLICANT: EQT Production Company DIVISION OF GAS AND OILDOCKET NO. VGOB 89-0126-0009-73

RELIEF SOUGHT: MODIFICATION OF NORA COALBED GAS UNIT NOS:82AT (VC-2400), 81AT (VC-535926), 458H (VC-4058), 44BI (VC-5227), 4581 (VC-534260),438J (VC-4661), 448J (VC-5226), 45BJ (P-380), 438K (VC-535437), 448K (VC-535639),458K (VC-5223), 418L (VC-4505), 42BL (VC-4502), 438L (VC-5232), 44BL (VC-535678),458L (PC16), 418M (VC-3640), 438M (PC17), 458M (VC-535637), 458N (VC-4669),4480 (VC-535677), 4580 (VC-4668), 508K (VC-3050).

AFFECTED UNITS: (See Attached Exhibit A)

APPLICATION

l. Annlicant and its counsel: Applicant is EQT ProPennsylvania Ave., Charleston, West Virginia, 25302, (800) 9Counsel is James E. Kaiser 220 Broad Street, Suite 210, King

3838.78-

2. Relief souaht: (1) ModificRules, to allow one additional coalbeNora Units identified above. (2) Forwell permits may be issued in the Nopending.

albedw acreer providing that additional

lication is filed and while it is

3.Leual authoritv: 4 VAC 2 61.20 of the Code of Virginia.

4. Pronosed nrovisions of order souuht: That one additional coalbed methane

gas well may be drilled in each of the above referenced Nora Units; that the second well

be located at least 600 feet from the nearest coalbed methane well; (and that

production/royalties from each coalbed methane well drilled in the said Units shall

continue to be allocated solely to the owners and claimants of and to the coalbed methane

within the Unit in which the well is located.)

5. Tvne of wells and field: Coalbed methane frac wells within the portion of the

Nora Coalbed Gas Field described above, and as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.

6. Formations subiect to annlication: All coal beds and coal seams including

all Pennsylvania aged coals from the top of the Raven, but not limited to Jawbone,

Greasy Creek, C-Seam, War Creek, Beckley, Lower Horsepen, X-Seam, Poca 6, Poca 5,Poca 3, Poca 2, and any unnamed coal seams and other associated formations known as

the Nora Coalbed Gas Field.