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Page 2 <br /> trophy mule deer, bear and many other wildlife species. <br /> No motorized vehicles are permitted. It is one of the most <br /> environmentally sensitive areas I have studied in the '20 <br /> years I have resided in Colorado. Many landslides have and are <br /> occuring in the area due to the unstable nature of soils <br /> and steep topography. <br /> I am very concerned about two main issues. First, it is my <br /> opinion that the construction of this road will cause a <br /> visable scar near the top of the west side of the Huntsman <br /> which will be noticable from most areas of the Muddy Creek <br /> basin. This specific area contains mature spruce and fir, <br /> and is the summer range for trophy mule deer and elk. <br /> What impacts from construction and future use of this road <br /> by mine personnel will occur to the resident deer and elk <br /> herd? <br /> Secondly, I am most concerned about the venting of Methane <br /> gas from these initial wells, and am more specifically outraged <br /> by the proposal to construct a future portal and exhaust fan <br /> above my ranch in Section 24. <br /> The exhaust fan located on the opposite side (east) of the <br /> Huntsman can be heard most times of the year and is most <br /> noticable in the winter months. This fan, as stated, is <br /> on the opposite side of the mountain. <br /> The concept of a new exhaust fan and the emission of toxic <br /> methane gas being blown over my ranch, the Dr. Dennis <br /> Hartshorn ranch, the Sperry, the Olson, the Noble, the <br /> McIntyre, the Mitchell, the Rominiki, the Clathis, the <br /> Tooker, the Rentz, the Jacobs, the Spadafora, and other <br /> ranches in the Muddy Creek basin is unacceptable. <br /> I am not against utilizing our energy resources, but am <br /> totally opposed to the concept of bulldozing access roads <br /> in steep, visable, and environmentally sensitive areas that <br /> will be greatly damaged if a noisy exhaust fan is constructed, <br /> blowing poisonous fumes over and across our properties. <br /> As stated in your letter, you wish to receive comments by <br /> October 30, 1985. It is unclear to me, however, as to <br /> what impact statements or studies and/or hearings will <br /> occur after that date. <br />