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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Some bullets: <br /> The mine is in the watershed for boulder's drinking water... it drains into barker reservoir. <br /> The mine proposes to stop their current monitoring plan, in place since an unscheduled release a couple of <br /> years ago. <br /> The permit doesn't include a full monitoring plan with frequency and sufficient testing metidology descriptions <br /> on a go forward basis. <br /> They don't propose any capture or treatment from mine tailing piles. <br /> The technology proposed is an"innovative"technique called stoping,which fractures the rock.Though the mine <br /> claims there is no risk to groundwater,the mineral band is the same one that contributed to the clear creek <br /> superfund site and it is possible this possible that if it were exposed to moisture, it could create sulfuric acid, <br /> which could leach heavy metals into the groundwater. <br /> The permit application suggests that contaminated groundwater is not a risk to drinking water,because it has a <br /> retention time of`1 month to 5000 years'...which seems like it would be very difficult to monitor with any degree <br /> of comfort. <br /> This groundwater does come to the surface in several artesian well further down the valley that flow down to <br /> barker reservoir. <br /> Then there are the possible impacts to recreation and wildlife from increased mine activity and mine traffic. <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 /> Revision Type and Sequence <br /> 10-200 acre expansion <br /> County* <br /> Colorado County where the proposed operation is located <br /> Boulder <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> Grand Island Resources <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 />