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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> Hi Division of Reclamation, <br /> I have numerous concerns about the M1977410 Cross Gold Mine permit application. <br /> 'The applicants have not shown how they will control water pollution during and after mining. Given their history <br /> of water violations,this is a significant concern to any of us in the area who rely on wells for our water,or for the <br /> City of Boulder,which uses Barker Reservoir as a source of drinking water. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about how the operators plan to assess the full extent of the potential damage <br /> to the bodies of water in the surrounding areas, leaving significant potential for damage to downstream users. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about their plans to mitigate wildlife impacts, including pollution,sound,and <br /> habitat changes. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about the need to increase the size of mining operations by 1900% <br /> 'In addition to the wildlife impacts,this area sees a significant amount of recreational usage,the impacts to <br /> which are not sufficiently addressed in the plan. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about the plan for safe handling of explosives,as well as fire mitigation in case <br /> of an accident.With winds that regularly gust over 50MPH in the direction of Nederland,this is also a significant <br /> concern that has not been adequately addressed in the plan. <br /> 'Milling operations are referenced, but insufficient detail is provided to assess the impacts of this milling. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about their plans for safely processing the ore. <br /> 'There is insufficient information about their financial warranty in case of an environmental disaster as well as <br /> the plan for fiscal responsibility in case of Grand Island Resources insolvency or bankruptcy. Mining accident <br /> cleanup and mitigation can be expensive,and taxpayers will end up having to pay if Grand Island Resources <br /> has not planned for that contingency. <br /> 'Given the operators'repeated and recent history of taking 2 years to address the cease and desist due to <br /> excessive release of heavy metals,which did impact the water up here,this application is lacking a plan to <br /> mitigate future negative consequences of irresponsible mining practices.As recently as four months ago,they <br /> also had inadequately explained spikes in copper release. Until this company has demonstrated their ability to <br /> consistently safely operate a mine, I would strongly recommend against approval of this permit. <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 /> 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 />