Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
11601 North Galayda Street
Houston, Texas 77086
September 10, 2018
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Irene Baberena-Meissner
| Re: | Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-3
Filed September 4, 2018
File No. 333-227185
Dear Ms. Barberena-Meissner:
Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. hereby respectfully requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated to Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
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If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please contact David C. Buck of Sidley Austin LLP at (713) 495-4521.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| INDEPENDENCE CONTRACT DRILLING, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Byron A. Dunn | |
| Name: | Byron A. Dunn | |
| Title: | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | |
Acceleration Request Letter
