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111IWQ&VEO <br /> AUG 19?0?1 <br /> Tim Cazier DIWSfCIV <br /> CO DRMS OF <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 �1N�NGa`iugAFZij 41V <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> RE: Support for the r sed Zephyr USA Ltd. Underground Gold Mine, Fremont County, CO. <br /> Permit Nu er M-2021-046 <br /> Dear Mr. Cazier, <br /> I am writing to express my support for the Zephyr USA Ltd. (Zephyr), Dawson Gold Mine project and join many <br /> �f <br /> other citizens of Canon City and Fremont Co. that support the proposed environmentally responsible underground <br /> gold mine in the Dawson Mountain area of Fremont County. I am asking that you approve the issuance of a mining <br /> permit to Zephyr enabling the mine development to proceed in an environmentally responsible way. <br /> Zephyr has in good faith embraced the stringent obligations and conditions embodied in the State and County <br /> regulations that govern the operation of an underground mine and has developed a plan to assess and mitigate <br /> any environmental impacts that may result. To not allow this development to proceed would not be in keeping with <br /> the science-based assessment process and result in the loss of 90 potential new direct jobs and up to 300 new <br /> indirect jobs. Clearly, these jobs would be a welcome economic boost to the area. <br /> Zephyr has conducted its considerable exploration efforts in a responsible way and in compliance with material <br /> regulations since 2013. The proposed operation being an underground mine with a very small footprint— i.e. no <br /> open pits or waste rock dumps, as well as being out of visual sight from Canon City means the mountain views <br /> - from town will not be impacted. In addition, as the mine project is located entirely on private lands, there will be no <br /> impact on local hiking trails. <br /> Colorado has a long history of producing minerals, including gold. We have an opportunity to continue to develop <br /> these resource in an environmentally responsible way while making a positive economic impact in our <br /> communities. <br /> I encourage you to approve the issuance of a mining permit to Zephyr so Colorado's mining and quarrying industry <br /> can continue to grow and create jobs for Coloradoans. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter. <br /> I look forward to hearing more about how this government's agencies are supporting much needed rural economic <br /> development in Colorado. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 1ar-r 7, o <br /> Name Printed AameSigned Date <br />