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BEFORE THE VIRGINIA GAS AND OIL BOARD

PETITIONER: CNX Gas Company LLC

RELIEF SOUGHT: (1)DISBURSEMENT FROMESCROW REGARDING TRACT(S) 11& 2A

(2) AND AUTHORIZATION FOR DIRECTPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES

DIVISION OF GAS AND OILDOCKET NOt VGOB 03-1021-1208-03

HEARING DATE: December 18, 2012

DRILLING UNIT: FF-39

TAZEWELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA

MISCELLANEOUS PETITION

1. Petitioner and its counsel: Petitioner is CNX Gas Company LLC, 2481 John Nash Boulevard,Blucfield, West Virginia 24701, 304/323-6500. Petitioner's counsel is Mark A. Swartz, SwAssvz: LAwOPPtcgs, PLY:.,601 Sixth Avenue, Suite 201, P.O. Box 1808, St. Albans, WV 25177-1808.

2. Relief souahtt (1) the disbursement of escrowed funds heretofore deposited with the Board'sEscrow Agent(s) attributable to Tract(s) 11 & 2A as depicted upon the annexed Exhibit A-1; and (2) authorization tobegin paying royalties directly to the parties to the royalty split between Coal Mountain Mining Company & EdwardD. Newberry, et ux

3. Lanai Authorltv: Va. Code Ann. 8 45.1-361.1et 880., 4 VAC 25-160-140.,and relevant VirginiaGas and Oil Board Orders ("Board") heretofore promulgated pursuant to law.

4. Tvne of well(sir Coalbed methane.

5. Factual basis for relief renuested Coal Mountain Mining Company & Edward D. Newberry, etux have entered into royalty split agreement(s). Said royalty split agreement allows the Applicant and DesignatedOperator to pay royalties directly to the persons identified in Exhibit EE annexed hereto and the annexed Exhibit A-

1, further, specifies how said royalties are to be divided and paid.

6.and correct.

Attestattont The foregoing Petition to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief is true

CNX GAS COMPANY LLCBY ITS PROFESS

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P 'upervisorCNX Land Resources, inc.2481 John Nash Blvd.Bluefield, West Virginia 24701

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EXHIBIT A

OAKWOOD F I ELD UNIT FF-39FORCE POOLING

VGOB-03-1021-1208Y''.

Cosppny CNX Gas Ccsmanv LLC Ne1 I Name and Rusher UNITF49'ract

No. Elevation Quadrangle ileshJARRIOIn'EL

Licensed Professional Enginee or Licensed Land Surveyor

CNX GAS COIIPANY LLCUNIT FF4$

Tract ldenyycayone

Coal Mountain Mlnlng Co. Umyed Partnemhtp, LLP Tr. 40- CoalConeogdatlon Coal Company - Below Dmlnags Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corpomyon -Above Dmlnage Coal LeasedCNX Oas Company LLC - tRN LeasedSalty J.Short, et al - Surface and Ag Mtnerats except CoalCNX Oas Company LLC -Oy, Oae and CSM Leased147acres

18. Coal Mountain Mlnlng Co. Lhnyed Partnemhtp, LLP Tr. 40- CoalConsoydatlon Coal Company - Bahur Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Cmek Coal Corporagon -Above Dralnaye Coal LeasedCNX Oae Company LLC - CBM LeasedPony Desklns, et ux -Surfaoe and AS yynemte except CoalCNX Oas Company LLC - Dy, Oas and CSM LeasedtLtM acres 04043%

1C. Coal Mountain Mlnlng Co. Umyed Partnership, LLP Tr.40- CoalConeogdayon Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporatton-Above Dralnaye Coal LeasedCNX One Company LLC - CBSI LeasedRaymond S.Skelton, et aL - Surface and Ay Mfnerate except Coal2.00 acme 2.2344%

1D. Coal Mountain Mlnlng Co. Llmlted Partnership, LLP Tr. 40- CoalConsoydatlon Coal Company - Below lhulnaye Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporation -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCHX Oas Company LLC - CBM LeasedCharge Deekhre, et ux. - Swface and Ag Mtnsrala except CoalCNX Oas Company LLC -Oy, Oas and CBM Leased381 acres 3JI214 %

10L Coal Mountain Mining Co. Umyed Partnerehtp, LLP Tr. 40 - CoalConeogdatlon Coal Company «Below Dmlnaye Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporation -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Qas Company LLC - CSM Leasedghrnda Simmons, et al. —Ay Minerals except CoalCNX Oas Company LLC -OS, Oas and CSM Leased (TOA001%IKnox Cmelr Carbon Company - Surface1M1 acres 21.T004%

1F, Coal Mountain Mlnlng Co. Llmyad Partnemhl p, LLP Tr. 40 - CoalConsogdatlon Coal Company - Below Dmtnage Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporatton -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Qas Company LLC - CSM LeasedCarl N. Ball, st ux. - Surface and Ay Minerals except CoalCNX Qas Company LLC - Oy, Oae and CBM Leased087 acres 0.2220 %

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CNX GAS COMPANY LLCuWTFFag

Tract fdentglcagons

1G. Coal INountaln Mining Co. Limited Partnership, LLP Tr. 40-CoalConsolidation Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Cmek Coaf Corporagon -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Oas Company LLC -CBM LeasedJames M. Short, et al. - Surface and Ag Illfnorals exoept CoalCNX Gae Company LLC -Off, Oas and CBSI leased17.00acres 10.0817%

1H. Coal Blountain Mining Co. Limited Partnership, LLP Tr. 40 - CoalConsogdatlon Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporagon -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Gas Company LLC - CBM LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporation - Surface and All Minerals except CoalO.S1 acres 0~3%

Coal IIountafn INlnlng Co. Limited Partnemhfp, LLP Tr. 40 - CoalConsogdatlon Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Crook Coal Corporation -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Oas Company LLC - CBM LeasedAl vfe Newberry - Surface and Alf Mlnemls except Coal1.74acres 1.0439%

Coal Mountain Mining Co. Limited Partnership, LLP Tr. 40 - CoalConsolidation Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporation -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Gas Company LLC - CBM LeasedCarl Ball, et ux. - Surface and All Minerals except CoalCNX Gas Company LLC -Oil, Gas and CBM Leased0.00acres 0.1008%

2A. Coal Mountain Mining Co. Limited Partnership, LLP Tr. 20 - CoalConsolidation Coal Company - Below Dmfnage Coal l.easedKnox Creek Coal Corporagon -Above Drainage Coal LeasedCNX Gas Company LLC - CBM LeasedAlvte Newberry - Surface and All Minerals except Coal244 acres 2.0025 %

2B. Coal Mountain Mining Co. Vmltod Partnership, LLP Tr. 20- CoalConsolidation Coal Company - Below Drainage Coal LeasedKnox Crook Coal Corporation -Above Dmlnage Coal LeasedCNX Oae Company LLC - CSM LeasedKnox Creek Coal Corporagon - Surface and Ag Minerals except Coal2.00 acme 2.2344 %

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CNX GAS COIIPANY LLCUNIT FF49

Tmct Identlllcadons

Coal Nonntaln Nlnlnp Co. UmRad Partnemhlp, LLP Tr. 20- CoalConsottdatlon Coal Company - Below Dmlnade Coal LeasedKnox Cmek Coal Corporatton -Above Dralnaye Coal LeasedCRX Oas Company LLC - CBN LeasedKnox Cmek Coal Corpomtton, et al -Snrtbce and All Nlnerals except Coal4.00 acres 54519%

Commonwealth Coal ComPsny (Nay Ik Patnter Tr.) - FeeReserve Coal Popeerttes Company - Below TNer Coal LeasedKnox Cmsk Coal Corpomdon -TNsr and Above Coal LeasedReserve Coal ProperNes Company - Dll and Oas LeasedCRX Oas Company I.LC - CSN Leased29M acme 318272%

Pape3of38eptsmber 15, 2003

Exhlbk EUnit FF49

Docket ¹VGOB 03.1021-120603List of ak Confkctlng OwnemtCtalmants

(89.51Acre Unit)

Interest In

Acres In Unk Unit

Tract ¹18.0.00acres

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Limited Parlnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazswell, VA 24651

OIL S GAS OWNERSHIP

0.69 acres 0 9943%

(1) Perry Deskins, et ux

Star Rt. Box 37ARaven, VA 24639

0.69 acres 0.9943%

Tract 01C. 2.00acres

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Umited Partnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazswell, VA 24651

2.00 acres 2.2344%

OIL S GAS OWNERSHIP

(1) Raymond E. Shelton, st ux.

HC62 Box 37Raven, VA 24639(Previously shown as el al. ab el ux)

Tmct¹fD. 3.51acres

2.00 acres 2.2344%

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Limited Partnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazewell, VA 24651

3.51 acres 3.9214%

OIL S GAS OWNERSHIP

(1) Charlie Deskins Heirs, Dsvisees,Successors or Assigns

(a) Nsdeine Deskins, widowHC62 Box 35Raven, VA 24639

3.51 acres 3.9214%

Tract ¹1E.10.81acme

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Limited Partnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazewsli, VA 24651

19.51 acres 21.7964%

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Exhibit EUnit FF49

Docket ¹VGOE 03-1021-120843List of ag ConflicEng Ownem/Claimants

(89.51Acre Unit)

Ames In UnitInterest in

Unit

OIL 8 GAS OWNERSHIP

(1) Wanda Simmons, et al.(ska Mary Jane Short Heirs, Dsw'sess,Successors or Assigns)

(a) Msude Murray1234 1/2 N. F StreetMuscogee, OK 74403(Deceased- documsn/a/ion pending)

19.51 acres

1.42 acres7/96 of 19.51acres

21.7964%

1.5893%

(b) Ruby Boice1409 Old Manor RoadChesapeake, VA 23323(Deceased - documentation pending)

(c) Millie Campbell216 Cassidy AvenueVirginia 8each, VA 23452

(d) Carolyn Phelps Heirs, Devisees,Successors or Assigns(Deceased - documentation pending)

1.42 acres 1.5893%7/96 of 19.51 acres

1.42 acres 1.5893%7/96 of 19.51acres

(d.1) Robert L. Phelps, widower3108 Sterling WayPortsmouth, VA 23703


1.5893%

(e) George H. Short806 Nottingham RoadPorlsmouth, VA 23703(Deceased - documentation pending)

(f) James H. Short622 Chandler Harper DrivePortsmouth, VA 23701(Deceased - documentation pending)

(g) Donald Blaine Short4404 Point West DrivePortsmouth, VA 23703


1.42 acres7/96 of 19.51 acres


1.5893%

1.5893%

1 5893%

(h) Alfred V. Short Heirs, Devisees,Successors or Assigns(Deceased- documentae'on pending)

(h.1) Alfred V. Short, Jr.109Wyoming AvenuePortsmouth, VA 23701

(h.2) Cheryl Wood13 California AvenuePorlsmouth, VA 23701


0.47 acres7i288 of 19.51acres

0.5298%

0.5298%

(h.3) Pstrida Clark6101 ¹8 College DriveSuffolk, VA 23435

0.47 acres 0.5298%7/288 of 19.51acres

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Exhibit EUnit FF-39

Docket I/GOB 03-1021-120883List of ak Conttkdlng Owners/Claimants

(89.51Acre Unit)

Acres in UnitInternet In

Unk

(i) Daniel A. Short Heirs, Devisees,Successors or Assigns(Deceased - documentation pending)

(i.1) Delmar Short White (spouse)4416 Clifford St.

Portsmouth, VA 23707

(i.2) Dennis Short1421 Old Manor RoadChesapeake, VA 23323

(i.3) Dwsyne Short2106 Wyoming AvenuePorlsmouth, VA 23701

(l.4) David Short2741 Martha DriveChesapeake, VA 23323

(i.5) Danny Short3300 Archem Mill RdSuffolk. VA 23434

(i.6) Delma S.Grove2741 Martha Drive

Chesapeake, VA 23323

(i.7) Dawn Short Robey3276 Galbeny Rd.Chesapeake, VA 23323

(i.8) Dianns Short Canady4401 Sun Ray Ave.Chesapeake. VA 23323









0.5298%

0.1514%

0 1514%

0.1514%

0.1514%

0 1514%

0.1514%

0.1514%

(j) Max O. Short Heirs, Devisees,Successors or Assigns(Deceased - documentation pending)

(j.1) Marie (Frances) Short, widow

9 Morris Street, Apt2Portsmouth, VA 23702

(j.2) Mary Ann Rows9 Morris Street, Apt.2Porlsmouth, VA 23702

(j.3) Carrel J. Short3263 Ashbury SquareAtlanta, GA 30346

(k) John D. Short6178 Knoks Creek LaneSuffolk, VA 23435(Deceased - documentation pending)





0.5298%

0.5298%

0.5298%

1.5893%

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Exhibit EUnit FF~

Docket EVGOB 93-1021-120863List of ag Conti@tlag Owners/Claimants

(89.51Acre Unit)

Acres In UnitInterest in

Unk

(I) Wands Simmons Heirs, Devlsees,Successom or Assigns(Dscssssd - documentation pending)

(1.1) Michael Simmons687 Forest Hills Dr.Pounding Mill, VA 24637

(1.2) Bernard Simmons Heirs, Devlsees,Successom or Assigns

(Deceased - documentation pending)

(l.2.1) Bernard Rolf Simmons Marital Trust16308 Old Jonesborough Rd.Bristol, VA 24202


0.18 acresTn68 of 19.51acres

0.1987%

0.1987'/0

(l.3) Dennis Simmons109 Eagle St.Richlands, VA 24641


0.1987o/o

(1.4) Norma Lee Heim, Devisees,Successors or Assigns(Deceased - documsnrsdon pending)

(1.4.1) Robert Lee751 Terry Dr.Richlands, VA 24641


0.1987o/o

(l.5) Billy R. SimmonsP.O. Box 45Doran, VA 24612


0.1987%

(1.6) Jack Simmons764 Teny DriveRichlands, VA 24641


0.1987%

(1.7) Sandra Sprueg11 23rd St., SWRoanoke, VA 24014

0.18 acres7)768 of 19.51acres

0 1987%

(1.8) Ranee YounceAddress Unknown


0.1987%

(2) Knox Creek Coal CorporationP.O. Box 519Raven, VA 24639


Total tract acres 19.51Total tract percent 21.7984%

2 7246%

Tnrcr I/1N. 0.31acres

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Limited Psrlnsmhip, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazewsll, VA 24651

~age 4 of 5

0.31 acres 0.3463%

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Exhibit EUnk FF40

Bosket DVGOB 03-1021-120S03List of ak Conklctlng Owners/Claimants

(89.51 Acre Unk)

Acme in UnitInterest in

Unit

OIL d GAS OWNERSHIP


0.31 acres 0.3403yo

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.20Limited Partnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazewell, VA 24651

2.00 acres 2.2344o/o

OIL d GAS OWNERSHIP


Tract 02C. ADD earns

2.00 acres 2.2344o/o

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.20Limited Parlnemhip, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tszewell, VA 24651

OIL d GAS OWNERSHIP

4.88 acres 5.4519%

(1) Knox Creak Coal CorporationP.O. Box 519Raven, VA 24039

4.88 acres 5.4519%

Acreage In Unit 33.10Percentage of Unit

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Exhibit EEUnit FF~

Docket ¹VGOB N.f 021-12054MList of Conglegng OwnerslClalmants wgh Royalty Spgt Agnmmenls

(S9.61 Acre unn)

Aaron In UnRIntmest In

UnR

Percentof Escrow

Tmct¹fn. fAT mras

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, TrAO

Limited Partnership, LLP.P.O. Box 675Tazewe6, VA 24651

1.47 acres 1.6423% n/e

OIL 8 GAS OWNERSHIP

(1) Betty J. Shod(Previously fisted as Betty J. Short, et ag

(a) Batty J. Short211 Hunter Ava.Pounding MI6, VA 24637

1.47 acres 1.6423%

Begy J.Slert211 Hunter Ave.Pourxgng kgll, VA 24637

Russell Bryan Rakes1716Gmsn Mountain RoadCedar Bluff, VA 24600

1.10acres3/4 of 1.47acres

0.37 acresI/4 of 1.47 acres

1.2317% nla

0.4106% n/e

By Deed of Gilt dated 4/9/I I, Russell Sryan Rakes conveyed his 25% ownership insertedfrom charles G. Rakes to Belly J. short. (DB1093PG708). In exchange, Betty J. short assignedRussey Bryan Rakes a 25ft myaity interest, executed 5/5/f 1.

Note: CBM ownemhlp was adjudicated to the prevaglng plaintiff under Case no. CL 11-206The Order was executed Marsh 11,2011 snd planmf was awarded 1001k of theCoalhed Methane Gas underlying this tract.

Tnsst gfF. 8.87mms

COAL ORWERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40LimNed Partnwshlp, LLP.P.O. Box 675Tazewell, VA 24651

OIL 8 GAS OWNERSNIP

5.57 acres 6.2226% nla

(1) Cwl N. Baa, et ux. Heirs, Devlsees,Successors or Assigns

(s) Davfd D. Ball364 Leonards Drive

Raven, VA 24639

5.57 acres

Tnrst ¹1G. 17aa smas

Deed of Con¹nnatlon doled 7/30/09, James Short T2 514 CBN rights /Coal Nounteln 27 514Cgkf rtghts

COAL OWNERSHIP

('I) Coal Mountain kgnlng Company, Tr.40Limked Partnership, LL.P.P.O. Box 676Tazewell, VA 24651

17.08 acres 19.0817% nra

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Exhibit EEUnit

F0'ocketSVGOS N-I 021-I2004MList of ConSictlng Ownem/Clalrnents with Royalty Spgt Agreements

(89.51 Acre Unh)

nares in UnSInterest In

UnhPercent

of Escrow

OIL S GAS OWNERSNIP

(1) James M. Bhorl

101 Vickay Drive

Richlands. VA 24641

17.08 acres 19.0817% n/a

Tree/ Sfr. 1 74 norns

COAL OWNERSNIP

(1) Coal Mountain IGnlng Company, Tr.40Llmked Partnership, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazeweg, VA 24051

1.74 acres 1.9430% 2.34IG%

OIL 0 GAS OWNERSNIP

(1) Alvls Newbeny Heirs, Devlsees,Buccessom or Assigns

(a) Mrm Newbeny, widow

g)ssdsd lo Edward Newbeny, er vx. On Feb 17, 2004, D8002 PG000)

(S.1) Edward Newbany, et ux.

3000 Road Ridge TurnpikeRaven, VA 24030

Tmnr 01J.0.00mons

1.74 acres 1.9439% 2.3463%

COAL OWNERSHIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mining Company, Tr.40Umked Pa/starship, L.L.P.P.O. Box 675Tazeweg, VA 24651

OIL & GAS OWNERSHIP

0.09 acres 0.1005% n/e

(1) Cab N. Balf, st ux. Hairs, Devlsees,Successms or Assigns

(a) David D. Ball384 Leormrds Drhm

Raven, VA 24630

0.1005% n/a

Tnrcr 024. 2.24 acres

COAL OWNERSNIP

(1) Coal Mountain Mnlng Company, Tr.20Limited Psrlnsrshlp, LLP.P.O. Box 675Tazawell, VA 24651

OIL 0 GAS OWNERSHIP

2.24 scree 2.5025% 3.0205%

(I) Ahxs Nswbeny Heirs. Davtssss.Buccessom or Assigns

(s) Mae Newberry, widow

(Deeded ro Edward iuewbsny, el ux. On Feb I 7, 2004, D8902 PG666)

(S.1) Edward Newberry, et ux.3606 Road Rdge TurnpikeRaven, VA 24639

2.24 acres 2.5025% 3.0205%

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Exhibit A-1Tract-by-Tract Escrow Calculation

Account Balances as of 8/31/12

Unit FF39VGOB 03-1021-120843Acres Escrowed: 37.08000

owners'ract

0 Acres Percent ofEscrow

AmountDue Owners$79ANNM

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HANs coneftuNntr to tfrs escrow account: FF39

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