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David CocLrell <br /> 2-25 Midnight Ave. <br /> Pueblo,CO 8 1005 <br /> RECEIVED <br /> APR 15 ?016 <br /> April 15, 2016 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> MININGAND SAFETY <br /> Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Dear Sirs: <br /> I write in opposition to the application of Fremont Paving and Redi-Mix, Inc.for a Construction Materials <br /> Operation Reclamation Permit for a surface mine on 44th Lane in Pueblo County, Colorado. <br /> My concerns regarding the proposed mine center on its likely impacts to the surrounding farming <br /> operations. These impacts will certainly involve fugitive dust,truck traffic,the loss of organic soil on the <br /> site, and subsequent persisting erosion problems. Perhaps most important are the potential impacts of <br /> leaching of mine water into the relatively shallow tributary aquifer at this location, both during and <br /> subsequent to the mine's operations. <br /> This area of Pueblo County(the St. Charles Mesa) is one of the most fertile and valuable irrigated <br /> farming regions in the state. Because of this,the impacts of industrial activities on 1,471 acres adjacent <br /> to the Bessemer Ditch in this area are especially detrimental. We urge you to reject this application <br /> based on the sensitivity and highest and best use of this land. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David Cockrell, Ph.D. <br /> Ph. J 1 9.994.3278 davidco&re110comca5t.net <br />