EXHIBIT D

February 8,2005

Mr. Robert C. Evans North American Natural Resources, Inc 4121 Okemos Road, Suite 17 Okemos, MI 48864

On January 6, 2005, Consumers Energy responded to your alternative interconnection proposal dated December 27, 2004 (see attached correspondence). Moving the billing metering and installing 46 kV fuses at the connection point, in the latest alternative, of the approximately 2 mile spur needed to connect your generation project to Consumers Energy's 46 kV system, does not resolve or change the construction and ownership issues you have raised with this project.

Consumers Energy will design, construct, own and operate the 46 kV line needed to connect your Venice generation project to the 46 kV system.

We have not received any further correspondence since our January 6,2005 response.

On August 17, 2004, Consumers Energy provided you a Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement (GIOA) for the alternative studied by Consumers Energy in 2004. Please inform me in writing the status of your project. Without a fully executed GIOA, Consumers Energy can not proceed with its work required to interconnect your project.

Sincerely,

Donald B. ldzior Principal Engineer System Planning & Protection

CC TJSparks, Consumers Energy

A CMS Energy Company

January 6,2005

Mr. Robert Evans North American Natural Resources, Inc. 4121 Okemos Road, Suite 17 Okemos. MI 48864

General Offices 1945 West Parnall Road Jackson, MI 4920 1-8643

Tel: 5 17 788 0550

Re: Venice Park lnterconnection Correspondence Dated December 27, 2004

Consumers Energy is in receipt of Ms. Bette Marvin's December 27, 2004, letter with attached one-line drawings. Moving the billing metering and installing 46 kV fuses at the connection point of the 2 mile 46 kV spur needed to connect your generation project to Consumers Energy's 46 kV system does not resolve the construction and ownership issues you have raised with this project.

Since the beginning of your project, Consumers Energy has stated it will design, construct, own and operate the approximately 2 mile 46 kV line needed to connect your Venice generation project to the 46 kV system. This position is consistent with the Michigan Electric Utility Generator Interconnection Requirements filed and approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission in Case No. U-I 3745.

On August 17, 2004, Consumers Energy provided you a Generator lnterconnection and Operating Agreement (GIOA) for execution. To date, we have not received this document from you fully executed. As a result, design, material procurement, right of way acquisition, and construction activities have not begun on this project.

Please inform me in writing what the status of your project is. Without a fully executed GIOA, Consumers Energy can not proceed with its work required to interconnect your project with the 46 kV system.

Timothy J spa[ks, PE Director - Electric System Planning & Protection

Cc: George Stojic, MPSC Ray McQuillan, Consumers Energy Don Idzior, Consumers Energy

North American Natural Resources, Inc. 4121 Okemos Road, Suite 17

Okemos, Michigan

Telephone (51 7) 347-4048 Telecopier (51 7) 347-4075

December 27,2004 Bv U.S. Mail and e-mail

Mr. Donald ldzior Consumers Energy Company 1945 West Parnall Road Jackson, Michigan 49201

Re: Venice Park Interconnection

Dear Don,

Enclosed are prints of our interconnectim facilities for the Venice Park Landfill as presently configured. We are having a large set of prints prepared and sent to you. Newkirk Electric tells us that we will have better line protection in this configuration and no need to address line loss issues.

Please let me know your comments on this new lay-out.

Very truly yours,

Bette Marvin

Cc: George Stojic MPSC

EXHIBIT E

NANR Venice Park West - 46 kV, 810 kW Generation Interconnection Study Report

Consumers recommends, but does not require, NANR install out-of-step (00s) protection on the proposed interconnection at 46 kV for the installation of one 810 kW generator. Consumers will require the installation of OSS protection if more than 810 kW of generation capacity is installed at the new Venice Park West site. Dual winding metering PTs and CTs would be used for this purpose. OOS protection is a relaying scheme designed to trip the plant off-line if an unstable condition exists which results in a loss of synchronism of the NANR generators is detected. NANR assumes sole responsibility for all damage that may result from the unstable connection andlor down time associated with tripping off-line due to system disturbances regardless of NANR1s choice to install OSS for one 810 kW generator.

5. Cost Estimates for Consumers' Connection Facilities

5.1 Out-of-Step and Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) Protection Consumers requires that a Schweitzer Electric Labs Model SEL-311C relay be used for out-of-step protection when two or more 81 0 kW generators are installed at Venice Park West. The SEL-311 C relay noted on the one line diagram submitted by Theka, dated September 23, 2004, is satisfactory for that function. Dual winding metering PTs and CTs, at 46 kV, will be used for this protective relay. Both the Out-of-Step and DTT protection must trip one or more interrupting devices (circuit switcher(s), circuit breaker@)) which result in tripping of all plant generation for operation oi either protective function.

5.2 Conceptual Costs

2.5 miles of new 46 kV line and right of way $545,000 46 kV air-break switch near line tap $50,000 Protective relaying modifications at Comell Substation $60,000 Telemetry and Dual winding metering PTs and CTs $70,000

Total Conceptual Cost $725,000

The costs provided are only conceptual estimates based on typical construction and right of way costs. The costs also include a new DTT transmitter at Consumers' Cornell Substation and a new DTT receiver at the Venice Park West Facility. The existing transmitter at Consumers' Cornell Substation will remain in place for use with the existing NANR interconnection to the Venice Substation. Design for the 46 kV line to connect the proposed new NANR 46 kV substation to Consumers 46 kV system will not begin until a Generator lnterconnection and Operating Agreement has been executed. Depending upon the route taken, Consumers estimates it will require two to three miles of new 46 kV line to connect to the proposed new NANR 46 kV substation.

6. Plant Connection Facilities

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I ,> EXHIBIT F

January 12,2005

Robert C. Evans AMERICAN NATURAL RESOURCES, LLC 4124 Okemos Road Suite 17 Okemos, MI 48864

RE: Venice Park Proposed OH Line Construction & Design Practices

Dear Mr. Evans:

This letter is in response to our phone conversation, questions, and concerns expressed by North American Natural Resources about safety, construction standards, applied protection, and design practices to be employed during the Venice Park OH Line Interconnect project.

Newkirk Electric's proposal is based on recognized design standards for 138kV overhead line construction. With additional services acquired from Theka Associates Inc. the design will be performed to the highest industry recognized standards, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and would be subject to inspection by Consumers Energy upon completion. The proposal at 138kV far exceeds the industry standards for a 46kV interconnect.

Materials installed will comply with the following standards as applicable:

a. ANSI C29.2 - Wet-Process Porcelain and Toughened Glass Insulators- Suspension Type.

b. ANSI C29.3 - Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators (Spool Type).

c. ANSI C29.4 - Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators-Strain Type.

d. ANSI C29.7 - Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators, High-Voltage Line Post Type.

e. ASTM 81 - Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire.

f. ASTM 82 - Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire.

9. ASTM 8232 - Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated Steel-Reinforced (ACSR).

h. IEEE C2 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - National Electrical Safety Code.

1875 Roberts Street Muskegon, MI 49442 Main: 231.722.1691 Fax: 231.722.1690 www.newkirkelectric.com

I. NEMA LA1 (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) - Surge Arresters.

Proposed design provides a means of disconnect available to Consumers Energy for isolating North American Natural Resources facilities. Protection proposed is redundant with sectionalizing fuses provided at the point of interconnect with an additional fusing point located at the plant's substation. Grounding of facilities constructed by Newkirk Electric and designed by Theka Associates Inc. will meet appropriate standards, i.e.; IEEE.

It is Newkirk Electric hope that this response elevates any concerns that North American Natural Resources may have regarding this project proposal. Should you have additional questions please contact this office.

Sincerely,

NEWKIRK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.

Ronald L. Harrie Engineering Manager rlharrieanewkirk-electric.com

EXHIBIT G -

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November 29,2004

Bob Evans NORTH AMERICAN NATURAL RESOURCES 4124 Okemos Road Suite 17 Okemos, MI 48864

RE: Venice Park 46 kV Overhead Line

Dear Mr. Evans:

Newkirk Electric Associates Inc. (NEAI) is pleased to provide a stipulated price for the 46kV overhead line connecting the proposed Venice Park landfill substation with CEC per proposed off road routing as provided by North American Natural Resources. Work scope consists of:

Provide all overhead line materials, supervision and labor to construct line

Overhead Line Clarifications

1. Right of Way is to be secured by Owner 2. Surveying for Right of Way and staking for the line will be by Owner 3. Proposal is based on off road route 4. No gang-operated switch is provided at the Substation or the point of interconnects with

CEC in this proposal. 5. Number of wood poles is limited to 43 SYP Class 2 poles 6. All CEC fees are the responsibility of North American Natural Resources 7. Based on #2 ACSR on Polymer post insulators 8. Taxes have not been included in this proposal 9. No design or drawings or engineering is included for this work 10. Materials are 14 to 16 weeks and construction of the line is 5 to 6 weeks after material

deliveries.

Estimated Route pricing: # I $249,850.00 #2 $227,400.00 #3 $224,300.00

Once a design and right away is approved for the project by CEC, Newkirk Electric would be pleased to re price the 46Kv line.

Should you have any questions please contact me at this office.

Sincerely,

NEWKIRK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATES, INC.

Stephen Poholski PO441446

1875 Roberts Street Muskegon, MI 49442 Main: 231.722.1691 Fax: 231 '722.1690 w.newkirkelectric. corn

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Robert C. Evans

From: "Ron Harrie" <rlharrie@newkirk-electric.com> To: "Robert C. Evans" <rce2@comcast,net> Sent: Wednesday, December 15,2004 4:24 PM Subject: RE: Venice Power Line Configuration

Span distance will average 300' plus or minus that could result in one or two poles crossing that property. Should it become necessary to only have one pole on his property it may result in additional costs for an additional pole. Steve thinks it will be alright if it is the property he is thinking about.

Ronald L. Harrie Engineering Manager rlharrie@newkirk-eIectric.com 231.724.4018 Direct

NEWKIRK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATES, INC. 23l.722.l691 Main 231.722.1690 Fax www. newkirk- electric,^^

-----Original Message----- From: Robert C. Evans [mailto:rce2@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 3:48 PM To: 'Bette Marvin'; Ron Harrie Subject: Venice Power Line Configuration

Ron: For purposes of your calculations, we are definitely going on the northern route for the 46 kV line following the route that Steve laid out (the $249,850.00 route) in the November 29, 2004 Letter. With respect to direct transfer trip, please contact Don ldzior at 517-788-2976. Our easement across the farmer's easement is 600' (570 feet of actual farm field). Can we span that distance with one pole in the middle. Please send back an email that expressly addresses that issue, especially if it will be hard to accomplish in the ordinary scheme of construction; if so, I will for sure get the easement modified (that is why the short email so I can show him your thoughts) for two more poles (not on f~eld area) on the edge of his property. Bob