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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 /> You are providing a comment or objection to the public record of a permitting action currently under review by the Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining and Safety.This form is not intended for reporting of possible violations or illegal activity. Please be as specific <br /> as possible. <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> The proposed mining site poses a serious potential risk to the surrounding community which consists of both <br /> agricultural and residential properties.The first risk is to the ground water in the area.The majority of the homes <br /> and farms within a mile of the site are ran off of shallow wells.With our proximity to the river the water level can <br /> be as high as 2 ft below surface. If this permit were to be approved the potential to render these homes and <br /> farms waterless is substantial not to mention potential contamination. If the permit is approved we ask that for 6 <br /> months prior to the start of mining operations monthly monitoring and testing be done of a minimum of 6 Wells <br /> at varying distances to adequately represent the surrounding water table.Tests should be for water depth and <br /> quality.These tests should continue throughout the duration of the project.Should there be any negative <br /> change mining operations should cease and reparations made.The proposed site sits between the river(water <br /> source)and the local residents which compounds the problem and concerns. <br /> The proposed site sits in a river valley due to its geographical properties any dust produced will fill the valley <br /> and pose a serious health risk to the surrounding area.The geography of this location will hold the produced <br /> dust cloud for days regardless of weather as the local residents(myself included)have seen on numerous <br /> occasions.There are multiple families in the area with 1 or more members who have medical conditions that <br /> this dust production could prove fatal.As well as the local livestock. <br /> The local infrastructure can not handle the increased activity this facility would create.The roads are already <br /> over taxed with the current traffic and in poor condition the increased truck traffic would make the roads <br /> impassable.There are many blind driveways in this area and no way to guarantee the driver's will use caution <br /> on the roads.This area has ample children at play that would be put at a significant risk from the increased <br /> truck traffic. <br /> The proposed site is home to a variety of wildlife that will be displaced including but not limited to deer,fox, <br /> raccoons,geese,ducks,barn swallow,coyote,Turkey.The environmental impact to these animals would be <br /> drastic. Many of these animals being displaced will become devastating to the local farmers both crops and <br /> livestock. <br /> In summary the proposed facility poses a severe health,safety and welfare risk to the surrounding residents. <br /> Because of these concerns and more my fellow residents and I feel this permit should be denied <br /> Should this permit be approved it NEEDS to have conditions with severe repercussions to provide for the safety <br /> and welfare of the community.These conditions Need to be agreed upon by the local community(2 mile radius) <br /> prior to issuing of the permit and strictly enforced by multiple agencies. <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M1977999, M1999777UG or C1981201. <br /> M2021067 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br /> I <br />