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particular incident that occurred sometime in 1994, when a blanket of corrosive dust descended the area of LaPorte. According to those who witnessed the incident the dust particles bore holes through leaves and ended up killing vegetation in the area. It is my understanding that legal counsel was sought. However, I am not sure of the disposition of the case. The people of LaPorte have reason to believe a reasonable likelihood of a recurrence of another Donora incident in consideration of: 1. The 1994 Glass Factory particulate shower incident 2. The topography of the LaPorte region,which renders it conducive to SMOG and the natural meteorological phenomenon of temperature inversion 3. The excessive discharge of particulate pollutants in the air by high-density mining and other existing heavy industry in the area which includes a heavy industrial Lime Hydrator. 4. Proliferation of open-pit mining and the accompanying trail dust 5. The proximity of heavy industry to homes in the area In lieu of an existing disparity of a Health Risk Assessment Study that had been granted to Oil and Gas communities but adversely denied to aggregate mining and processing-when in fact the same cumulative non-occupational risks to health and safety are common to both communities; it appears that the community of LaPorte has been denied the rizht to equal protection of the Law. I am earnestly appealing to the CODRMS, for help in investigating the excessive mining in the area of LaPorte as it relates to a serious threat to Public health and safety and the possible violation of Atmospheric Trust. The hopeful folks of historic LaPorte are respectfully calling upon the CODRMS for help in the fulfillment of the special protection of the Cache La Poudre River and nearby LaPorte, as mandated by the Clean Air Act and the regulations of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration(PSD). Thank you Mr. Ebert, for your time and attention. Sid( rely, 12112512017 i 3