The objectives of the project were to demonstrate drilling, fracturing, and recovery techniques of methane from unminable coal in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Task I was to include: (1) testing of Federal 1-16 well which is already drilled; (2) drilling, fracturing, and testing a second well for methane recovery; and (3) preparation and presentation of a preliminary multiwell demonstration plan. Task II would have been the preparation of detailed design and analysis for a multiwell demonstration. The first part of Task I of this contract was completed with the testing of Federal 1-16. Analysis of this test indicated the gas content of the coal seam was low and that the hydraulic fracture performed was ineffective. Approval to drill and complete a second well in the coal seam was withheld by the USGS until a decision could be made by the Department of the Interior on whether or not the oil and gas lessee had the right to recover gas associated with coal deposits. Because this decision was not forthcoming the contract was cancelled for the convenience of the Government on June 24, 1981.