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An important issue from the perspective of this office that must be discussed at this time is the resolution of your <br />concern. During the public comment period of an amendment application review, this agency is required to accept <br />and respond to written letters of objection. Your letter was received during the public comment period, it involves <br />an issue that falls within our jurisdiction, and it may be interpreted to constitute a letter of objection. When such a <br />letter of objection is received, the sender of that letter is considered a "party," the application process changes. One <br />addition to the process is that conferences and hearings are scheduled to resolve the jurisdictional issues of the <br />objection, with at least one of those public hearings occumng in Denver before the Mined Land Reclamation <br />ESoard. Being a party in this type of matter carries with it certain responsibilities, as well as legal liabilities if this <br />ever went to court. <br />Please be aware that at this time that this office is required to consider your letter to be a letter of objection, and <br />consider you to be a party in this matter. Durine our tel~hone conversation I believe you stated that your letter <br />_vvas not really intended to be an objection, but that is a sentiment that we must have in writing. If, in fact, you do <br />not wish to object to the amendment anolicafion, and do not wish to be a party in this matter, please mail or fax a <br />note explaining that you wish to withdraw your objection. The date is soon approaching when this office will have <br />to begin scheduling those meetings. <br />If you wish to contact me to discuss this or to send any correspondence, Imay be reached at the Division's Durango <br />field office: 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301; telephone 247-5193 or fax 247-5104. <br />Sincerely, <br />~i ~ (~~Y,^..~ <br />ISob Oswald <br />Einvironmental Protection Specialist <br />Eincl: 2004 Hydrologic Study of the Animas River, by Southwest Hydro-Logic <br />Eic(w/out encl): Harry Posey, DMG <br />P,:lsac~dco am01 cit resp/rco <br />