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Draw Down Map predictions need to be adequately explained prior to the issuance of any permit,as this model <br /> is being used to predict possible adverse effects including those that our well might incur. Because our well <br /> provides drinking water to our home, both its production and quality directly impact our health. <br /> With respect to well production, Exhibit G.2.7.1.1 (Page 36)states: <br /> "if water level changes do impact the pumping rate from the well(which is not expected) <br /> the well could be redrilled to a deeper depth." <br /> No remedy is provided in the application if redrilling our well to a deeper depth becomes necessary.We would <br /> like to see a specific requirement incorporated into any permit that may be issued to require Zephyr(or its <br /> successors)to cover the cost of redrilling if the mine impacts the production of our well.We would ask to have <br /> sufficient funds for the drilling placed in escrow solely for this purpose and released only when reclamation is <br /> complete. <br /> With respect to water quality, Exhibit U, Page 60, lists Potassium Amyl Xanthate(PAX)and Methyl IsoButyl <br /> Carbinol(MIBC)as chemicals which will be used and stored onsite. <br /> •The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH)classifies methyl isobutyl carbinol as <br /> "Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health." <br /> •The material data sheet for potassium amyl xanthate contains an extensive list of dangers to health, including, <br /> "May be fatal if swallowed." <br /> •Exhibit U, Page 68,states,"There is the potential that,once dewatering commences,the water quality of the <br /> discharge water could be different than indicated by the monitoring wells.We will not know the actual quality of <br /> the mine dewatering water until the mining and dewatering operations commence." <br /> If an accidental discharge of chemicals were to occur or the quality of dewatering water is compromised,there <br /> is no assurance that these potentially toxic chemicals will not make their way into our drinking water,with <br /> possible life-threatening implications. Frequent monitoring of our water quality will be a necessity to ensure that <br /> we incur no health impacts.We would like to see a specific requirement incorporated into any permit that may <br /> be issued to provide monthly quality testing of the water in our well,with the results being supplied directly to us <br /> from the testing lab.We would ask to have sufficient funds for this testing placed in escrow solely for this <br /> purpose and released only when reclamation is complete.We would also ask to have sufficient funds placed in <br /> escrow to either redrill our well in a new location if contamination were to occur,or to supply a cistern and <br /> regularly-delivered, hauled water for whatever period may be necessary. <br /> In the application,Section 2.7.4 Monitoring Data, it is stated that"The monitoring of these[DGM monitoring <br /> well]locations will be performed on a quarterly basis."We would request that we receive a copy of those water <br /> quality reports directly from the testing lab each quarter,as any contamination in that may occur in these wells <br /> might be indicative that contamination may soon reach our well. <br /> Item 2: Legal Right to Enter <br /> Appendix J contains a copy of an agreement titled"Grant of Nonexclusive Easement with Option Agreement to <br /> Purchase Exclusive Easement'reached between Zephyr and us. In September 2020, Item 1 on page 1 of this <br /> agreement was violated by a contractor employed by Zephyr.(See attached email from Will Felderhof.)Scott <br /> Parks,to whom the attached email is addressed did meet with us,but to date,there has been no remedy of the <br /> violation.The nonexclusive easement and the purchase option for the exclusive easement which is listed as <br /> access in the application are part of a singular agreement;they are not mutually exclusive agreements. It <br /> should be noted that,currently,the non-exclusive easement is the only existing right-of-way.The exclusive <br /> easement option has not yet been exercised or purchased.We expect that to occur if the DGM permit is <br /> approved and expect that the violation of the agreement will be remedied in conjunction with the construction of <br /> the new access road; however,we would ask that any permit that may be issued contain a condition that <br /> Zephyr(or its successors)be in compliance with the agreement in its entirety. <br /> Item 3: Fire Prevention Plan <br /> Because of the close proximity of our home to the DGM,we are extremely concerned that a Fire Prevention <br /> Plan was not submitted as part of the application. In addition to any structure damage,a wildfire would severely <br /> impact the environment,wildlife,water quality,and air quality.We would like to see a detailed fire prevention <br />