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06Jectivn to <br />J Da d?l? o AAink CaA f tes4 <br />M y y s ,4. <br />Mr. Wally Erickson <br />Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety R`= PCEIV D #4# p <br />691 CR 233, Suite A-2 oiL,; 1,7 /7 ?oil <br />Durango, Colorado 81301 MAR 072011 ;' g ?c/a Pa C' <br />RE: M-1981-185, Wildcat Mining Company Division of Reclam2tion, Sf, of cn <br />Mining and Safety <br />Mr. Erickson, <br />As a resident of CR 124 for 27 years, I would like to comment on the Wildcat Mining <br />Company's permit in La Plata Canyon. I understand historically that mining was initially <br />how La Plata Canyon was developed and that private in-holdings still occur in our <br />National Forest for this reason but, I do not feel that Wildcat Mining Company's permit <br />should be approved for any activity, mining or otherwise. <br />The conduct of this company to date is reason enough that this permit should be <br />denied. They have continued to mine and build unsafe roads even though they had an <br />order to cease and desist all operation Their <br />Federaldfufor nding available to closely well <br />documented and there is not enough State <br />monitor their behavior. <br />The location above the La Plata River, a direct and indirect water source for those who <br />live downstream is reason enough to deny this permit. I have no reason to believe that <br />they will contain their waste and show concern for the people downstream or the flora <br />and fauna that lives in this fragile ecosystem based on their actions to date. Poisonous <br />chemicals have been used in the o squeak the small amoudntlof have no confidence <br />precious metals that <br />that they will not be used again qout <br />may be left there. <br />La Plata Canyon is a recreational area used by many. They come to visit the natural <br />beauty and enjoy the history of the canyon. Those visitors also help support our County <br />by visiting local businesses. A mine Wor mill run by persons who continually disregard <br />the regulations in place to assure safety is incongruous with our National Forest and <br />sh Id not be allowed. <br />t <br />.Sirfcerely, ---- <br />Deborah R. Ba ton <br />679 CR 124, Hesperus, CO 81326 <br />(970) 385-4501