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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> The application fails to demonstrate how the mine will control water pollution during the mining operation and in <br /> the long-term, post-mining.Given the history of water pollution problems,a more detailed analysis of how the <br /> mine is going to ensure future water quality protection is required under state law. <br /> The application does not demonstrate that the current treatment and monitoring systems in place or as <br /> proposed will adequately protect ground and surface water during active mining. <br /> The application fails to provide sufficient detail as to the plans for the ore material to be mined, including where <br /> the ore from the mine will be processed, how it will be transported,and how it will be stored on site.There is not <br /> sufficient transportation or storage plan in this application. <br /> The application lacks a sufficient description of the area surface hydrology to enable the public to understand all <br /> of the drainages and bodies of water that might be affected by the mining operation. <br /> The application references a milling operation on site, but fails to provide sufficient information for review of the <br /> impacts or reclamation requirements of a milling operation on site. <br /> The application must incorporate all aspects of the reclamation plan in the proposed financial assurance(bond) <br /> for full reclamation. <br /> The application does not mention the risk of wildfire ignition(from explosives used and stored on site,or sparks <br /> from equipment)despite the mine being located in the highest risk level in the state for wildfire probability, <br /> severity and post fire impacts. <br /> The application does not provide sufficient information to ensure protection of the property and environment <br /> from wildfire,flood or blackout. <br /> Additional points to consider: <br /> Interesting quotes from a mountain ear article referencing town of Nederland's concerns about some of the <br /> application: <br /> "Town Administrator Jonathan Cain noted some of the questions the Town of Nederland had for GIR regarding <br /> the DMO application.These questions addressed GIR's planned emergency response and emergency <br /> notification systems;the procedural transparency they were going to provide;the impact on wildlife and on <br /> vulnerable populations;the"technical capacity"of their proposed operations;and the financial accountability <br /> and oversight they will provide." <br /> "Mayor Pro Tern Nichole Sterling asked about how GIR plans to mitigate the impacts to Nederland's noise and <br /> air quality,as well as to local property values. <br /> Cain answered that the application does not define how the mine will operate in terms of the amount of dust to <br /> expect from the milling process,or to the amount of transport to expect through Town." <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 />