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1 <br />~,t;t,:hiJ rj~'~t aN0 r~GMi: <br />~`~` l <br />€-stir; },5.1') ft;?., }ln <br />August 31, 2006 2p~6 SEP I 1 PM 4~ 0 t , <br />BLM, Grand Junction Office <br />C/o Dave Lehmann <br />2815 H Road <br />Grand Junction, CO 81506 <br />RE: CAM Coal Mine Scoping Period <br /> ' <br />Dear Bureau of Land Management: <br />It has come to my attention that many people are worried about the usage of water <br />for the Proposed Red Cliff Coal Mine. 1 believe that the concerns are caused by a <br />lack of knowledge on mine processes. <br /> <br />It is common knowledge that the Colorado mining industry is fully committed to <br />safe environmental practices. The industry routinely uses environmental protection <br />measures including sophisticated containment and monitoring systems; detailed , <br />engineering designs and controls; best management practices; and water <br />conservation measures involving reuse and recycling. <br /> <br />CAM-Colorado, LLC mitigates water concerns. The company uses recycled water. As <br />they are washing the coal they are constantly reusing the water, thus reducing the <br />burden of water consumption. CAM's use of recycled water is sensitive to the arid , <br />nature of this environment. We should commend them on their conservation. <br />As stated before, many of the water concerns stem from a lack of current <br />understanding of mine procedures. In contrast to historical mining activities, ~ <br />modern mining operations are well designed, operated and regulated. Concerns <br />raised about water use should not be marginalized and at the same time current <br />operational procedures should not be overlooked. <br />It is important that CAM-Colorado is vocal about its water use. CAM should continue , <br />a practice of working with the people in the area to make sure everyone is okay with <br />the final product. At the same time, the BLM needs to make is clear that CAM's <br />proposed mine will not adversely affect water. , <br />Thanks, ' <br />,~G,~ r <br />Norah Fisher <br />1400 N. 17~h St. <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br /> <br />