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lawful property. B.L.M. has recognized that fact and has cooperated in our generation of detailed plans for the operation and restoration of the proposed shallow-surface, phased mining activity at the subject site. As a member of the public, the commenter has every right to access the public land premises for whatever visual survey she wishes to conduct. At this time, until withdrawn and fenced for special mining use, the only restrictions we la~ow of involve the protection of historical resources and other general land use regulations of the B.L.M. involving off-road vehicle use, fire safety, etc. The sand & gravel and minerals owner also has certain rights regarding surface use of these lands, which include the lawful exploration and development of his owned resource without harassment from the public. Careful examination of the reclamation permit application on file at the Montezuma County Courthouse Recorder's Office and of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Law should answer any relevant questions of the public concerning Stone Gravel Pit's application. Concerns regarding public safety and health, use of tax-supported public roads, nuisance factors, multiple-use of public lands, aesthetics, land planning & zoning, among others, are not issues to be addressed by the Board or the Division staff. Such • issues if allowed a forum at Mined Land Reclamation Board conferences and hearings inflict a grave injustice upon the permit applicant. Such issues, although given the gravest consideration before the appropriate agency, cannot be addressed to resolution before the Board or staff without the participation of the appropriate agency of jurisdiction. Inappropriate issues being aired before the Board introduces a very damaging chance of undue prejudice towazd the applicant. We solicit your understanding and cooperation in this regard. Sincerely, STONE GRAVEL PTT ~«~..~ Daren Stone, Proprietor Copy to : ...................... cc: file, D. Conger