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entities approve the permit without an assurance of being able to mitigate a fire before it becomes a wild fire? <br /> The mine location is in a juniper forest,semi-arid climate which is essentially a tinder box.There would be <br /> "approximately 13,000 pounds of explosives onsite for up to a week of blasting activity... replenished weekly". <br /> Adding explosives to an area already a tinder box for a wild fire could create a wild fire that wipes out the entire <br /> region particularly without an established fire protection plan.Why incur this risk? <br /> As regards chemical risks,the following toxic chemicals would be used in this mine: Potassium Amyl Xanthate- <br /> 2,250 Ibs onsite, Methyl IsoButyl Carbinol-900 Ibs,and generic anionic emulsion flocculent-450 lbs.That's <br /> 3,600 pounds of chemicals to be stored onsite and refreshed as needed. No one knows how these chemicals <br /> will interact with the ore taken from the mine and whether they will become toxic or not. Mix chemicals and ore <br /> of unknown reaction with 65,000,000 gallons of water annually and a potential disaster could occur. <br /> Regarding reclamation measures,only$261,813 has been reserved for reclamation of the"affected area"when <br /> the mine shuts down.These funds are designated for 82 acres with no inflation factored into the figures. Even <br /> without structures,concrete pads, holding ponds,etc.,82 acres could not be professionally landscaped for <br /> $261,813.The reclamation allocation is too small and is not adjusted for inflation.Additionally,there is no <br /> allocation of funds to address an unexpected fire,explosion, pollution leakage,or power outage.Zephyr has to <br /> seek additional funding to operate a mine or sell off to a larger concern.Without a requirement for a"problem <br /> reserve",where would money come from to mitigate a significant problem? <br /> Again, PLEASE do not approve this mining permit application!The application does not have sufficient <br /> assurances that a long-term disaster will not happen or that short term significant problems can be resolved. Do <br /> not put the health of the people of Fremont County at risk as well as destroying the surrounding environment. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021046 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br /> Permit Type <br /> County <br /> Fremont <br /> Site Name <br /> Dawson Gold Mine <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> Zephyr Gold USA Ltd. <br /> Comment or Objection <br /> Objection <br /> Support <br /> General Comment <br /> Agency Comment <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> Are there supporting photos, maps, or documents you wish to upload? <br /> Yes No <br /> By submitting this form electronically you agree to receive any/all follow up correspondence from the Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining,and Safety at the email address you have provided. <br />