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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> I am writing this letter to express my objection of the opening of the CJK Milling Co, LLC business in Leadville <br /> CO. <br /> Since living in Leadville for 14 years I think it would be a complete step backwards to allow this mine to operate. <br /> I know we have a mining history here but that does not mean it has to automatically continue into the future. <br /> The area the company is planning to process has already been declared a Superfund site from the EPA.The <br /> health of the Arkansas River has dramatically improved because of the cleanup from the Superfund site <br /> designation.The idea that their operation is going to help clean up this area more is highly questionable to me. <br /> The biggest problem I see with this operation is that it is operating in our town, not 10 miles out of town,but <br /> right in our town!The dust alone cannot be contained in this kind of operation, I don't care what they say!The <br /> government spent a lot of money to clean up Leadville, I can't believe they would allow this can of worms to be <br /> opened up again! <br /> The other major worry I have is their process of Cyanide!Once again,a lot of people LIVE here!This just does <br /> not seem like a business that should be operating so close to a town.CJK mentions they will create jobs.The <br /> use of Cyanide,a toxic chemical is not considered a safe job! I think there is not a shortage of work around <br /> here, more a shortage of workers! If this was a group from Leadville starting this, it might feel different, but it is <br /> some out of town company coming in to exploit our town that bothers almost everyone I know. <br /> Leadville has been improving in positive directions since I have lived here.The people who visit here and the <br /> ones who live here are environmentally conscience,and that is the draw of this place.We attract so many <br /> people to our non-motorized events and activities,that it has been a big boom for Colorado tourism which is an <br /> important industry too. <br /> The idea that this mill is something that Leadville needs is preposterous!We do not need to go backwards,we <br /> need to look to the future.The possible risks that this mill could cause just seem way too high to take a chance, <br /> and the fact that I do not know anyone who says they would like to see it start,makes me want to speak out <br /> against it! <br /> I am just one opinion, but I have read many great opinions from others in our town that I completely agree with. <br /> Please do not allow this company to operate in our town,this should not be the future for Leadville! <br /> Richard Smith <br /> Leadville, CO <br /> Permit Number* <br /> Enter valid letter and then numbers,for example M1977999, M1999777UG or C1981201. <br /> M1990057 <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 /> Lake <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br />