Exhibit 31.3
CERTIFICATIONS
I, J. Brett Harvey, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of CONSOL Energy Inc.; |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report |
Date: February 7, 2013
/s/ J. Brett Harvey |
| J. Brett Harvey |
| Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
| (Principal Executive Officer) |
