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Comment/Objection Narrative* <br /> I am writing to express my concerns over the CJK milling project. <br /> There are many issues with the proposed project that cause me great concern. <br /> Firstly,as a resident of the east side of Leadville I am concerned about the mining waste that will need to be <br /> hauled near or through my neighborhood to be transported to the place where it will be milled.The potential for <br /> dust laden with heavy metals becoming airborne raises a major concern for me.Also,the increased truck traffic <br /> through and around my neighborhood is a concern in regard to quality of life for my neighborhood's residents. <br /> Wear and tear on our already severely degraded roads is also a concern. <br /> Another major concern revolves around the potential environmental ramifications around disturbing the tailing's <br /> piles which were stabilized so many years ago by the EPA and remain stable.What kind of problems might <br /> disturbing them cause? <br /> Also,CJK's lack of a waste management plan is a major concern for me.The proposal for managing the 500, <br /> 000 tons of newly created tailings only covers the first 12-15 months of the 10 year project.What is the forever <br /> management plan for toxic leakage after CJK leaves town?Who will pay for it?And who carries the liability? <br /> And then there are water issues.CJK currently has no confirmed water source, but whatever source they <br /> eventually draw from it will be draining precious water from our growing community.Additionally,after years of <br /> cleanup work by the EPA, Leadville now has amazingly clean water and the Arkansas river watershed is a <br /> testament to that cleanup work and a major source of tourism and income for our region. I do not think that we <br /> as a community can afford to jeopardize that. <br /> For these reasons and many others I beg you to deny CJK their permit to proceed with this project. <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 /> Perm ittee/Operator Name <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 />