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May 17, 1999 must be in place prior to the issuance of the permit. This plan would have to include a description of positive spill prevention efforts, provisions for spill control, provide immediate corrective action including spill control and restoration of affected resources, and include separate and speciSc techniques and schedules fiur cleanup of spills on the mine site and other properties. Additionally, under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know Act (EPCRA) (40 CFR Parts 370, 372) Arkins must make this information available to the public. Air Pollution - A large mine within a residential area would generate a large volume of rurborne particulate matter. This presents a serious health hazard for individuals whom suffer from respiratory ailments. Before the Colorado Division of Mining and Geology can issue a new permit impacts on air quality must be adequately addressed and the public must be allowed an opportunity to review the compiled information. Employee :iafety - A facility ofthe size that Arkins wants to create would present numerous hazards to employees. Arkins must demonstrate to the citizens of the State of Colorado and Arkins employees that a safe work environment would be guaranteed. This information would be available to the public as a Occupational Safety and :Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency and Fve Prevention Plan (20 CFR Part 1910.38). The aforementioned issues must be addressed sufficiently prior to the issuance of the 112 Mining Permit. Lf these issues can not be addressed and the public is not allowed a chance to review and comment then this permit must be denied. The citizens of Lyons, Boulder County, and the State of Colorado have a right to ensure that their communities and the natural environment are protected from destruction. We, the citizens of Colorado, will not stand for a repeat of past mistakes made by agencies and private entities. Thank You, Jerald M. Powell, M.S. 3