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<br /> <br />9) On page 9 of augmentation section of the amendments BMG <br />envisions that they be allowed to operate under a substitute <br />supply plan which will t;e updal-ed annually far State Engineer <br />approval. Once again, the State Engineer does not have to grant <br />BMG this approval and more than lit::ely will not continue to be <br />granting this approval. Litigation for PMG's augmentation plan my <br />taF::e as long as the e;;pected mine life. Does this mean that BMG <br />will be allowed to complete the operation without ever receiving <br />proper water rights"' The State Engineer will not allow this to <br />happen and BMG should stop making assumptions that they Hill be <br />granted water every time they ripply for a s~_ibstitute supply plan. <br />Let the State Engineer decide not BMG! <br />For the reasons stated above, amendments to the il? permit <br />should not be granted until the questions/concerns have peen <br />properly addressed. <br />I would also liV::e to request a FORMAL public hearing ii San <br />Luis to voice similar and other concerns. If you have an/ <br />questions please feel free to call or write. Thank:-you <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~ <br />:Joseph C. Gallegos <br />