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]nformation Networ for Responsible Mining <br />INFORIVI~ <br />~~~1~~ <br />PO Box 3637 <br />Evergreen, CO 80437 <br />303.881.8645 <br />10-10-2007 <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />brianfamsworth(r~ informcolorado.org <br />RECEIVED <br />/OCT 1 1 1007 <br />f ~ Division of Reclamation, <br />`/7''/~/ Mining and Safety <br />RE: Public comments on Whirlwind Mine, Energy Fuels Resources Corporation (File <br />No. 2007-0 <br />Deaz Division staff, <br />'Thank you for the opportunity to offer these public comments regarding the Designated <br />Mining (112d) Operation Reclamation Permit Application Package for Energy Fuels <br />Resources Corporation's Whirlwind Mine (M-2007-044). <br />Information Network for Responsible Mining ("INFORM") is a nonprofit organization <br />with the mission of educating the public about the dangers that exist when unsafe and <br />irresponsible mining practices are permitted. Through the dissemination of information <br />and education, INFORM helps organize residents in local communities most threatened <br />by these practices to protect water quality, quality of life, and the local economy. <br />Designated Mining Operation (DMO): <br />We would like to offer our support for DMO designation of the Whirlwind Mine and the <br />resulting heightened regulatory scrutiny required for DMO mining operations. The <br />documentation in the record should leave no doubt that the Whirlwind Mine be regulated <br />as a DMO. <br />7.1.3 Compliance Requirements <br />(1) The submission of an Environmental Protection Plan in conformance with <br />Rule 6 and this Rule 7, does not relieve anOperator/Applicant of compliance with <br />any other applicable Rule of the Boazd. <br />(2) In addition to submitting the Reclamation Plan required by Section 116 of the <br />Act (Section 34-32-116, C.R.S. 1984, as amended) in compliance with Rule 6, all <br />Designated Mining Operations, as determined pursuant to this Rule 7, shall <br />