2015-06-29_PERMIT FILE - M2015017 (2)

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CERTIFIED MAIL: 7007 3020 0001 3277 3251 June 15, 2015 A4r. Michael Cunningham Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 Dear Mr. Cunningham, RE: Notice of 112 Hard Rock Reclamation Permit Application Consideration JRS Mining LLC, Sullivan Aggregate Pit, File No. M-2015-017 This is in response to a Public Notice that was posted in The Flume newspaper regarding the above application. As a resident of Park County and nearby homeowner of this property, I have several concerns. 1. There is increased mining activity especially between Fairplay and Alma, CO. There have been numerous grievances and safety issues against the various mining operations on the South Platte River including detrimental affects to aquatic habitat. Now you want to add additional impact? I know for Federal permits you need to have a NEPA study. Is this required for state permits? For land that has not been previously disturbed and/or new permits, shouldn't studies be required to determine the effects to wildlife, air pollution, river and aquatic life disturbance, archeology, paleontology and general biology? What are the potential affects to cultural and natural resources? Local agency representatives should be able to assist with an accurate assessment of impact. The results of the actions done on these properties extend beyond the permit boundaries. 3. While the operations are on land zoned for mining, the area immediately adjacent is zoned residential. The impact was unbearable last year and a second mining operation will only increase a multitude of issues. There is no effort being made by the mining operations to reach out to the affected homeowners to discuss a way to co -exist. We have recently asked our county commissioners to address the issues and we request your assistance in giving us enough time to find a remedy.