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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> As a full-time resident and homeowner, I will be directly and immediately impacted by this mining operation. <br /> As a member of the scientific community and more specifically having an academic and professional <br /> background in Ecological Restoration, I know first-hand the negative environmental implications an operation <br /> like this will have on the surrounding area and the greater watershed. <br /> Having performed many ground water and surface water studies in the area while working as part of a team <br /> contracted by the EPA, DNR,and DRMS, I know the long history and current struggles of managing the existing <br /> AMD and ARD on the east side of Leadville and understand very well the implications and risks associated with <br /> disturbing sites and exposing tailings to further oxygenation and precipitation. <br /> The Leadville Mill and CJK milling have thus far failed to produce documentation of protocols and procedures <br /> for adequate removal,transport,and reclamation of the site that will not cause more contamination, leaching <br /> and pose an immediate threat to the surrounding environment, people and wildlife. <br /> Furthermore, as an avid recreationist in the Arkansas River valley,there will be adverse impacts to the <br /> watershed impacting both human health and safety in addition to fisheries. Our blue ribbon fisheries and <br /> recreation through rafting and other whitewater activities attract economic revenue in a county that is rapidly <br /> shifting from an extraction-based to a recreation-based economy. Maintaining healthy rivers and reducing <br /> additional contamination is paramount to the survival of local small businesses and the Lake County residents <br /> they employ.The Leadville Mill would be an enormous step back in the growth of the local economy and will <br /> only benefit CJK Milling at the expense of the greater Lake County economy. <br /> I implore DRMS to strongly reject future requests from CJK Milling to re-open the Leadville Mill. <br /> Permitting Action Comment/Objection is Regarding <br /> New Permit Change to Existing Permit <br /> Permit Number* (') <br /> Enter a valid permit number <br /> M1990057 <br /> County* <br /> Colorado County where the proposed operation is located <br /> Lake <br /> Enter one county only <br /> Site Name <br /> Leadville mill <br /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <br /> CJK milling <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 />