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,z~,vtn~ <br />S S SJ ~Jlrl <br />:/ <br />f/I - 2~r75- C~7/ <br />RECEIVED <br />/MAR 16 2006 <br />Saturday, Mazch 11, 2006 <br />~ Division •f Minerals and Geolo'Y <br />Dr. James Hudson '~ <br />20986 Brimstone Road <br />Cedaredge, CO. 81413 <br />(970)856-7030 <br />Subject: Objection to the Benson Brothers Red Shale Quarry in Coalby Canyon <br />Dear representative of the DMG: <br />I live within a mile and a half from the proposed site of the Benson Brothers Red Shale <br />Quarry. I request that you deny their permit, because: <br />1. I am an asthmatic and any additional dust particles in the air will negatively <br />impact my health. I have a letter from my physician stating the seriousness of my <br />ailment. I will provide copies upon request. Smoke from diesel generators and <br />engines will only make my condition worse. <br />2. There are mining tunnels that do not appear on any state geological maps, <br />including at least one on my property. I am very concerned that equipment <br />vibrations or dewatering of the mine might destabilize mine pillars. I have had <br />state geological engineers evaluate the cracks that appeared throughout my house <br />shortly after it was built. They were unsure of the cause, but we did discuss at <br />length the possibility of additional uncharted underground mines and subsidence. <br />3. I am a state certified water operator, and have grave concerns about the potential <br />impact to groundwater that a Quarry might have. The quality and quantity of <br />water here is limited, and a resource to be protected. <br />4. There is a safety issue involved. When trucks leave the proposed site of the <br />Quazry; they will enter onto our primary road out of this valley from a blind <br />corner. It will be the site of future accidents if the Quarry is put into operation. <br />5. Lastly, allowing a Quarry to operate in Coalby Canyon will destroy the quality of <br />life we possess. This is the primary reason we live in this rural residential area. <br />There are additional concerns by neighbors who live under nearby cliffs and the effect of <br />dust on their crops. At the very least, there needs to be mitigating measures that limit the <br />effect of this enterprise, including no onsite crushing, high sound barriers, monitoring <br />vibrations and watering all disturbed ground. <br />Please consider scheduling any meetings concerning this issue in Cedaredge so all <br />involved might attend. Thank you for taking the time to evaluate this letter. <br />Sincerely, <br />