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Mountain Ute Tribe and environmental organizations, including the Grand Canyon Trust, have raised concerns <br /> that the mill poses a threat to human health and the environment(GCT 2021). <br /> In consideration of the threats to human and environmental health from the proposed project we respectfully <br /> request that you deny exploratory drilling permits for the Slick Rock Canyon Uranium Project. <br /> Delia G. Malone <br /> Ecologist and Wildlife Chair <br /> Colorado Chapter of the Sierra Club <br /> LITERATURE CITED <br /> Conservation Science Partners(CSP).2023.Assessment of the Biodiversity Values Provided by Unprotected <br /> Public Lands in Colorado Including the Dolores River Canyon. Final Public Report.Truckee,California, USA. <br /> Available online:https://46913af6-4945-45d0-8f6a- <br /> 1 ffc6aa33055.usrfiles.com/ugd/46913a_384513c6b7c943a9aOb4963b2O5e42c8.pdf <br /> Grand Canyon Trust(GCT)1.2022.The Business of Radioactive Waste.Available online: <br /> https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/sites/defau lt/files/resources/White_Mesa_Report_March2022_Fi nal.pdf <br /> Grand Canyon Trust(GCT)2.2022.White Mesa Ute Lead Spiritual Walk to Protest Uranium Mill.Available <br /> online: https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/bIog/white-mesa-ute-lead-spiritual-walk-protest-uranium-mill <br /> Grand Canyon Trust(GCT). Intertribal Walk Protests Uranium Mill Near Bears Ears.Available online: <br /> https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/intertribal-walk-protests-uranium-mill-near-bears-ears <br /> National Institute of Health(NIH).2013. Uranium mining and health. National Library of Medicine.Available <br /> online: https://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3653646/ <br /> National Institutes of Health(NIH).2011. Uranium Mining in Virginia: Scientific,Technical, Environmental, <br /> Human Health and Safety,and Regulatory Aspects of Uranium Mining and Processing in Virginia.Available <br /> online: https://www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov/books/NBK201049/ <br /> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.(EPA. Radioactive Waste from Uranium Mining and Milling.Available <br /> line:https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radioactive-waste-uranium-mining-and-milling <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M1977999, M1999777UG or C1981201. <br /> P2023018 <br /> Permitting Action Type <br /> Select revision type or leave blank if comment pertains to a new permit application or NOI <br /> Permit Type <br /> County* <br /> San Miguel <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Slick Rock Canyon <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> Are there supporting photos, maps, or documents you wish to upload? <br /> • Yes No <br /> Upload Supporting Documents <br /> Maximum of 5 files can be uploaded and each file size must be 10mb and under. PDF,JPG,and PING formats only. <br /> Slick Rock uranium mine—objection comments.pdf 440.08KB <br /> By submitting this form electronically you agree to receive any/all follow up correspondence from the Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining,and Safety at the email address you have provided. <br />