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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Apr. 1,2025 <br /> To state legislators Junie Joseph,Janice Marchman,Judy Amabile, Lesley Smith, Division of Reclamation,and <br /> to whom it may concern re: New Permit#M1977410, Boulder Cross Mine and Grand Island Resources <br /> (comment registered at dnrlaserfiche.state.co.us). <br /> It was with great dismay that I read yesterday--so recently that I am obliged to write to you at the eleventh hour- <br /> -about the proposed new permit for this company to pursue their mining activity near Nederland,a site with <br /> multiple precious water resources for the town,for Boulder County,and for all of us who live in the watershed. <br /> The proposal is studded with so many red flags signaling perils to water purity and safety,and is presented by a <br /> company with so many past violations of rules and regulations,that one staggers with disbelief at its effrontery. <br /> I beg decision-makers to challenge every step of this process in the earnest hope that the permit will be denied. <br /> One would expect the denial to begin with a requirement of proof of ability to comply with an expansion of <br /> activities when the company's record of past activities is so dismal. I know that you will hear specifics on how <br /> this can be done from reputable biologists. <br /> The days of permits spanning demi-centuries,given the egregious ongoing violations of regulations and the <br /> walk-away behaviors of large numbers of such enterprises,must be drawing to a close. I ask you to do your <br /> part in overseeing every step of this unwise plan,and then to deny it for the solid reasons that I now hear <br /> coming from many voices. <br /> Yours sincerely, <br /> Linda Andes-Georges <br /> Permitting Action Comment/Objection is Regarding <br /> • New Permit Change to Existing Permit <br /> Permit Number* (?) <br /> Enter a valid permit number <br /> M1977410 <br /> County* <br /> Colorado County where the proposed operation is located <br /> Boulder <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Cross Gold Mine <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION <br /> Are there supporting photos, maps, or documents you wish to upload? <br /> Yes • No <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 />