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February 22, 2011 <br />RE-CEI <br />MAR 0 7.2011 <br />Division or Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Attention: Wally Erickson <br />691 C. R. 233, Ste. A-2 <br />Durango, CO 81301 <br />06iec-t,on 4a Cl?l-o! ? <br />MAY bar .rd a 4 o AAJA-1- COA A-Ig8c- t0,i?- --, <br />RECEIVED <br />MAR 0 1 2011 <br />Durango Field Office <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />REGARDING: W1981-185: The following is our response to Wildcat Mining's permit <br />application during this public comment period. We regard Mayday as primarily a residential <br />area. <br />1. We disapprove of the increased amount of acreage Wildcat has requested. If the previous <br />application had been approved, it reflected a small mining operation. However, approximately <br />265 acres leads us to believe Wildcat Mining has a large and expansive operation in mind for the <br />next 10 years. <br />2. We have a copy of the La Plata County Land Use permit application, and object to the <br />proposed Hours of Operation (7 am to 10 pm).. We feel these hours will disturb residents who <br />appreciate the peace & quiet our neighborhood affords. <br />3. The permit requests 365 days a year. We responded to George Robinson stating that proposed <br />hours/days of operation were unsuitable & unacceptable for this/our community. <br />4. We do not welcome the noise that would occur during "night time activities" such as moving <br />heavy surface mine equipment. <br />5. Daily blasting is a concern and if this permit is approved, we ask no weekend blasting nor that <br />activity on holidays. <br />6. Re. exterior lighting - We do not want a lighted hillside which would cause a huge unsightly <br />disturbance along w/sight pollution. <br />7. The present "Primary Access Road" borders our northern land boundary. If this permit gets <br />approved, we ask that the USFS approve the existing USFS road ASAP. <br />Furthermore, George Robinson, Acting CEO of Wildcat Mining, is aware of our concerns <br />and has a written response from us similar to what you read above. We have told George "it is <br />imperative to us that your plans and activities be done honestly and with integrity." <br />Ruth and Jim Olson <br />4124 C.R. 124 or P.O. Box <br />Hesperus, CO 81326 <br />970/259-5421 <br />176