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Your City <br /> Jefferson <br /> Your State <br /> CO <br /> Your Zip Code <br /> Maximum of 10 digits. (Example)80202 <br /> 80456 <br /> Email Address <br /> Enter a valid email address in this field to receive a confirmation e-mail. <br /> rpm5@mac.com <br /> Your Phone Number* (') <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 7205308942 <br /> Extension <br /> Alternate Phone Number(?) <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> 7205308942 <br /> Alternate Phone Extension <br /> Connection to Operation <br /> Select all that apply <br /> Land Owner of affected land Structure Owner within 200' of affected land <br /> Mineral Owner Nearby Resident <br /> Adjacent Land Owner Concerned Citizen <br /> Government Agency Other <br /> DESCRIPTION OF COMMENT OR OBJECTION <br /> You are providing a comment or objection to the public record of a permitting action currently under review by the Division of <br /> Reclamation, Mining and Safety.This form is not intended for reporting of possible violations or illegal activity. Please be as specific <br /> as possible. <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> As a resident of Jefferson in Park County, I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to balance economic <br /> opportunity,environmental restoration,and quality of life in Colorado's rural mountain communities. I am <br /> supportive of CJK Milling's permit and reclamation project because it directly addresses long-standing <br /> environmental harm while providing responsible local economic benefits.The Leadville Mining District's history <br /> has left thousands of acres of unreclaimed mine dumps that continue to contribute to acid leaching and <br /> watershed degradation,and the EPA's Superfund designation underscores the urgency of thoughtful <br /> remediation.CJK Milling's focus on reclaiming historic mine dumps and restoring these lands to native alpine <br /> landscapes of spruce,fir,and Iodgepole pine represents a meaningful step toward long-term environmental <br /> recovery. <br /> In addition to the clear environmental benefits,the project offers tangible community value through the creation <br /> of approximately twenty well-paying local jobs and increased tax revenue for the region. Projects like this <br /> demonstrate that environmental restoration and economic vitality do not have to be in conflict when they are <br /> planned and regulated responsibly.As someone who cares deeply about Colorado's outdoors,clean water,and <br /> rural communities, I believe CJK Milling's reclamation efforts will reduce impacts to the Arkansas River <br /> watershed while contributing to a healthier landscape and a stronger local economy. For these reasons, I <br /> respectfully support approval of the CJK Milling Reclamation Project permit. <br />