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Protect The Hogback
Make Public Comment
Steps to Follow
1. Contact Type: Individual
2. Type Comment or Objection: Objection Type
3. Mine Permit #: M1976007
4. Permitting Action: Do not fill out
5. County: Jefferson County
Types of Objections
Mining scars on the hogback
Past inadequate reclamation
Significant expansion
An "eyesore" for 40 more years
Intention to transfer lease/permit
Land use rezone?
Blasting risks to structures/fossils
"MineScape" entry to Golden
Incompatible with residential character
Incompatible with recreational uses
Public health and safety
Air quality
Water/well contamination
Wildlife/habitat
Property values
Truck traffic/congestion, SH 93 and 56th
Noise, machinery
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