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May 15, 2012
VIA EDGAR
Re: Walter Energy, Inc.
Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2011
Filed February 29, 2012
File No. 001-13711
Mr. John Reynolds
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F. Street, N.E.
Mailstop 7010
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Mr. Reynolds:
On behalf of Walter Energy, Inc. (the “Registrant”), we confirm that the Registrant is in receipt of the Staff’s comment letter dated May 2, 2012, regarding the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
In order for the Registrant to review its response fully with its independent auditors and Audit Committee, the Registrant proposes to submit its formal responses to the Staff’s comments on or before May 30, 2012. Your consideration in this regard is greatly appreciated.
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