Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
20475 State Highway 249, Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77070
November 25, 2020
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attention: Irene Barberena-Meissner
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-250092) of Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.
Dear Ms. Barberena-Meissner:
Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above referenced Registration Statement on Form S-1 be accelerated to 11:00 a.m., Washington, D.C. time, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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| | | Very truly yours, |
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| | | Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. |
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| | | By: | | /s/ Philip A. Choyce |
| | | Name: | | Philip A. Choyce |
| | | Title: | | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
