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quality that would support adequate enforcement of water and air quality standards <br />during the life of the mine. <br />The mine site is in an area that is quickly changing from agricultural to residential. There <br />are 3 schools and 2 churches and over 600 residences within 1 mile of the proposed mine. <br />The industrial noise standards that normally apply to mine are inappropriate for this <br />populated area. <br />Other health concerns are the serious health hazards from dust, particulate matter and <br />fumes especially during the spring and summer months when high winds are frequent. <br />There are more than 200 children living in a mobile home park less than a mile <br />downwind from the proposed mine. <br />We feel that the amended mining application, which states that the land will be reclaimed <br />as cropland is woefully inadequate. A pit 5000 plus feet wide and 40 feet deep where <br />there is a high water does not constitute viable cropland. <br />Thank you for your consideration of our request. <br />Respectfully, <br />Mike L. and Myrna R. Shirey <br />