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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Linn Energy, LLC

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials and Annual Report

for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 22, 2014.


	LINN ENERGY, LLC	Meeting Information
		Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
		For holders as of: March 3, 2014
		Date: April 22, 2014	Time: 11:45 A.M.
		Location: 601 Travis Auditorium
		601 Travis Street
LINN ENERGY, LLC JPMORGAN CHASE TOWER 600 TRAVIS, SUITE 5100 HOUSTON, TX 77002		Houston, TX 77002
		You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
		This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials and annual report online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

		We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
		See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials



Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE, PROXY STATEMENT AND ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 8, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 1, 2 and 3.

1. Approval of the election of each of the six nominees for the Board of Directors of Linn Energy, LLC (“LINN”).

Nominees:

01) Mark E. Ellis				04) Michael C. Linn
02) David D. Dunlap				05) Joseph P. McCoy
03) Stephen J. Hadden				06) Jeffrey C. Swoveland

2. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent public accountant of LINN for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

3. To provide a non-binding advisory vote approving LINN’s executive compensation program.

NOTE: I hereby revoke any proxy or proxies previously given to represent or vote LINN units that I am entitled to vote, and I ratify and confirm all actions that the proxies, their substitutes, or any of them, may lawfully take in accordance with the terms of the proxy card.

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