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A. Objectors' unresolved concerns within the jurisdiction of the Division and Board. Jo Ann Harris: The mine's spokeswoman speaks of reclamation of trees destroyed if the proposed plan is approved; she assures the community that many trees will be replaced. Thus far, the mine's reclamation projects have not produced positive results. [34-32-116(1); 34-32-116(7)(e); 34-32-116(7)(k); 34-32-116(7)(q); Rules 3.1.10(1), 3.1.10(2), and 3.1.10(4)]; 2. There will be blasting which will necessitate stopping traffic on Highway 67, as well as impact hikers on America's Trail. [34-32-102 (regarding the legislature's intent to `protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state'); 34-32-115(4)(d); 34-32-115(4)(f)(I); 34-32-116(7)(h); and Rule 6.4.4(1)]; There were few protests as the mine's stewardship allowed several old ghost towns to be destroyed between Cripple Creek and Victor. Most citizens were not even aware the historical sites were demolished. [34-32-115(4)(d); 34-32- 116(7)(r); Rules 3. 1.11 and 6.4.13:...`State Historic Preservation Office clearance']. Citizens for Victor, INFORM, and Sierra Club - Rocky Mountain Chapter: Has the applicant properly bonded for the Carlton Tunnel Ponds to ensure long- term water quality protection? [34-32-116(7)(g); 34-32-117(3)(a); 34-32- 117(4)(x); Rules 3.1.6(1); 4.2.1(1), 4.2.1(3); 6.4.7(2)(c); and 6.4.7(5)]; 2. Should the applicant be required to include a long-term/post-closure groundwater monitoring plan to ensure that long term hydrologic and geochemical conditions in affected groundwater are consistent with long-term predictions contained in the application? [34-32-116(7)(g); Rules 3.1.6(1); 3.1.7(7); 6.4.7(1); and 6.4.7(2)(c)]; Should DRMS require a reclamation and backfilling plan for the North Cresson area, consistent with the Applicant's new legal obligations to the City of Cripple Creek and Teller County, prior to approval of Amendment #9 rather than post approval, or, if not required at this time, whether the future submission of such a plan would be subject to public notice and comment as a permit amendment rather than a technical revision? [34-32-109(6); 34-32-112(8); Rules 1.1(6); 1.1(52); and 1.8]. B. Objectors' concerns that lie beyond the jurisdiction of the Division and Board. 1. The mine's spokeswoman was quoted as saying mining is not visible from the City of Cripple Creek. However, we live on the west side of the city, and to the east for almost 180°, we see slag mountains. 7