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Your Phone Number* <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 7192520964 <br /> Extension <br /> Alternate Phone Number <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> Alternate Phone Extension <br /> Connection to Operation <br /> Select all that apply <br /> Land Owner of affected land Structure Owner within 200' of affected land <br /> Mineral Owner Nearby Resident <br /> Adjacent Land Owner Concerned Citizen <br /> Government Agency Other <br /> DESCRIPTION OF COMMENT OR OBJECTION <br /> (Please be as specific as possioiE, <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> I am a resident of Fremont County and do not live adjacent to the proposed gold mine site. I object to approval <br /> of the permit for this mine for the following reasons: <br /> 1.The proposed mine is in close proximity to two areas in the Grape Creek watershed being considered for <br /> possible wilderness designation. It would appear ludicrous to approve a mining operation this close to a <br /> protected and environmentally sensitive area. <br /> 2. 1 am very concerned about the possible effects of the mining chemicals used in the gold extraction process <br /> and how they might impact the ground water quality of the area let alone the quality of drainage water that <br /> eventually makes it way into Grape Creek and the Arkansas River.Canon City derives it main drinking water <br /> source from the Arkansas River.The proposed mine is located at a higher elevation than Grape Creek and the <br /> Arkansas River.The potential for runoff of toxic chemicals through the ground water into these crucial drinking <br /> water supplies is concerning. I have not seen any substantive proposal from Zephyr Gold USA on how this risk <br /> will be prevented or even minimized. <br /> 3. Projects like this that are located in environmentally sensitive areas are required to provide an environmental <br /> impact report when on public lands.This mining project,which as the potential to disrupt so many <br /> environmental parameters,is apparently not required to file any sort of environmental impact report because it <br /> is solely on private property. I find this absurd.The project impact on wildlife,ground water,air pollution, <br /> erosion,and on outdoor recreational activities in the area cannot be ignored just because the project is on <br /> private property. <br /> 4. If the permit is approved,then there will undoubtedly be further efforts to expand the mining onto other land <br /> tracts in the area which will in turn further degrade the beauty and environmental quality of this area. <br /> 5. Fremont County and Canon City have focused on becoming an area for outdoor enthusiasts.This mining <br /> project has the potential to impact this goal and negatively affect tourism in Fremont County. <br /> 6.The huge amount of water used for the mining process is also a concern. Drought and water shortages are <br /> now a major threat with global warming,and any operation that has the potential to affect ground water supplies <br /> and water quality has to be viewed in this context. <br /> In summary,this wild and unspoiled area has the potential to be seriously impacted by a gold mine operation. I <br /> do not think the mining permit should be approved. I think the area is best suited for other uses that don't have <br /> the potential to seriously impact the local environment and that don't threaten the main water source for the <br /> local community. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M122112211 or C123456789. <br /> M2021046 <br /> I <br />