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Mr. Carl B. Mount <br />July 21, 2003 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />vested water (irrigation) rights that are expected to be adversely affected by <br />the proposed mine and manufacturing complex. <br />This firm represents the interests of Friends of Spring Creek Mesa, Inc. and <br />its individual members. I attach hereto as Exhibit A a current certificate of <br />good standing for Friends of Spring Creek Mesa, Inc. Pursuant to instruction <br />from Russ Means, I will provide the MLRB, through the DMG, an <br />authorization letter designating this firm as attorney for the corporation and <br />all members prior to the scheduled pre-hearing conference in August. For <br />purposes of this document, the Board of Directors of Friends of Spring Creek <br />Mesa, Inc. is specifically referenced below. Ail members of Friends of Spring <br />Creek Mesa, Inc. including those individuals listed below are or may be <br />directly and adversely affected and aggrieved by the conduct of the <br />proposed mining operation and possible agency action and therefore satisfy <br />the definitions of 'party' as set forth at Rule 1.1(34.1), C.R.S. Section 24-4- <br />102(11)and 24-4-10512)(c): <br />• Stan Stanfill, 61801 Maroon Bell, Montrose, CO 81401 . <br />• Jim Bean, 13350 6200 Road, Montrose, CO 81401 . <br />• Emily Schneider, 14180 Matterhorn Way, Montrose, CO, 81401. <br />• Dave Casias, 14150 Matterhorn Way, Montrose, CO 81401 . <br />• Peter Pritchett, 14114 Matterhorn Way, Montrose, CO 81401. <br />• Kay Wiesner, 61820 Merrimac Lane, Montrose, CO 81401 <br />My clients and I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to the <br />Division and Board prior to their full consideration and action on this <br />proposal. <br />Comments and Objections <br />Hydro/ogy and Water Quality <br />General criteria for the protection of the hydrologic balance and water quality <br />are codified at Rule 3.1 .6. <br />Rule 3.1.6(1) states, in pertinent part: <br />(1) Hydrology and Water Quality: Disturbances to the prevailing <br />hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the surrounding area and <br />to the quantity or quality of water in the surface and groundwater <br />