EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Scott W. Smith, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC; |
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 4, 2010
| /s/ Scott W. Smith | |
| Scott W. Smith | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC |