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City of 9111011 ST. GOLDEN,CO 80401 <br /> TEL:303-384-8000 <br /> l Golden FAX:303-384-8001 <br /> N. WWW.CITYOFGOLDEN.NET <br /> October 27, 2021 <br /> Mr. Eric Scott <br /> RECEEIVED <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety NOV 0 2 2021 <br /> Department of Natural Resources Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Mining and Safety <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> RE: Golden Mine <br /> Permit No. M1976-007-UG <br /> Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Conversion Application <br /> Dear Mr. Scott: <br /> The City of Golden ("the City") is a home rule municipality located in Jefferson County with a population <br /> of 20,400. The Golden Mine is located immediately north of city limits and in close proximity to <br /> businesses and residents. The Golden Mine property abuts property owned by the City which will be <br /> further discussed below. <br /> The City has reviewed the above referenced application and offers the following comments: <br /> 1. It was difficult to read the maps provided in the application. The City's comments assume that <br /> the mine expansion will follow the ridgeline south and non-mining disturbance will primarily <br /> occur east of the mined area. <br /> 2. The application states that, despite the increase in permitted area from 9.15 acres to 85.51 <br /> acres, production at the site will continue at its current rate of approximately 20,000 tons/year <br /> produced during a short duration campaign. Although the City is concerned about increased <br /> impacts from noise,traffic and dust to nearby residents and businesses as mine operations <br /> move south, we are particularly concerned about these impacts in the event of increased <br /> production. Is the operator bound by these production limits in the application?The City <br /> requests that the permit either limit production to the 20,000 tons/year in the application or <br /> that the operator voluntarily agree to a public notice and input period prior to any production <br /> increases beyond 20,000 tons/year. <br /> 3. The City's property includes the North Golden Tract of the Morrison-Golden Fossil Area which <br /> was designated a National Natural Landmark in 2011 (see attached documentation). The City is <br /> concerned that activities at the Golden Mine could impact the historically significant fossils <br /> identified in the North Golden Tract. Of particular concern is the impact of blasting. The City <br />