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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 10:03 AM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Uranium Mining
From: Ken M-K [mailto:birthadvocate@msn.com]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:21 PM
To: Rob Masden
Subject: Uranium Mining
Dear Mr. Masden:
Since I learned of Powertech Corp's plan to mine in Weld County, I have had many a restless night. I
have two small children and we live in Fort Collins. We drink the water, eat foods grown locally
whenever possible, and are proud and grateful to call Fort Collins,Colorado our home.
What is the government doing to stop the mining production? How come it's gotten this far?
I understand that "test" holes are being drilled as we speak. This alone has the potential to damage the
quality of our soil,water,and ultimately,our livestock and crops.
There are many alternatives to uranium as a source of power. On behalf of citizens and our water
supply,please make Powertech leave. Their presence does not benefit us.
Sincerely,
Keri A. March-King
2007-2042
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:41 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: uranium mining
From: paul versteeg [mailto:persteeg@thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday,July 10, 2007 10:31 AM
To:joe.rice.house@state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org; kevin@kevinlundberg.com;
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us; scott.renfroe.senate@state.co.us;jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; Dave Long; governor.ritter@state.co.us;
jim.riesberg.house@state.co.us; Bill Jerke; carl.mount@state.co.us;jackson.dan@epa.gov;
bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us; ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate@state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica.house@state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us; dianne.primavera.house@state.co.us;
john.kefalas.house@state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher; comments.wqcd@state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: uranium mining
Hello, I am a citizen of Larimer County and would like for my public officials to know I would like for you to
investigate and stop the uranium mining in Weld and Larimer County.
I am a voting registered voter and would like for this to go on the ballot if you cannot find it in your power to stop.
Unfortunately, we do not know the long term effects of this type of activity. The short term is not positive for
ground water or living in or around this area. Please do the responsible thing and stop the pollution of our
environment. Thanks you
Paul T. Versteeg
9706908888
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:31 AM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Uranium mining in Northern Colorado
From: Shelly Hill [mailto:shill@thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:19 AM
To:joe.rice.house@state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org; kevin@kevinlundberg.com;
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us; scott.renfroe.senate@state.co.us; jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; Dave Long; governor.ritter@state.co.us;
jim.riesberg.house@state.co.us; Bill Jerke; carl.mount@state.co.us; jackson.dan@epa.gov;
bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us; ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate@state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica.house@state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us; dianne.primavera.house@state.co.us;
john.kefalas.house@state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher; comments.wqcd@state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Uranium mining in Northern Colorado
Dear Leaders of Colorado,
Thank all of you for your dedicated public service!
I want to share with you my opposition to the uranium mining proposal in Northern Colorado. I cannot express
enough how I feel that this is against the quality of life that we enjoy in Northern Colorado. This proposed
operation is on the edge of growth in this area. It already is showing a potential of blighting this area. Please do
whatever is in your power to stop this project.
Thank you for your consideration,
Shelly Hill
Broker Associate/Partner
The Group Inc.
970-419-2348 Direct
970-221-0746 Fax
www.shellyhill.com
www.fortcollinsbestplacetolive.com
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:09 AM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
From: Brandee Frusher [mailto:bfrusher@thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:45 AM
To: joe.rice.house@state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org; kevin@kevinlundberg.com;
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us; scott.renfroe.senate@state.co.us;jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; jim.riesberg.house@state.co.us;
governor.ritter@state.co.us; Dave Long;jackson.dan@epa.gov; carl.mount@state.co.us; Bill Jerke;
bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us; ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate@state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica@state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us; dianne.primavera.house@state.co.us;
john.kefalas.house@state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher; comments.wqcd@state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
I'm writing to ask you to adopt a resolution that will prohibit uranium mining in Weld County, Colorado.
Thank you for taking a stand to protect us from uranium mining.
Brandee Frusher
Graphic Designer/Partner
The GROUP,Inc. Real Estate
www.thegroupinc.com
970.377.4976 Phone
970.282.9161 Fax
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:44 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Powertech Public Meeting-proposed uranium mining in Weld County
Attachments: 344513092-powertech questions.doc
From: Robin Davis [mailto:robin@mustanghollow.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:37 AM
To: menunn
Subject: Powertech Public Meeting - proposed uranium mining in Weld County
As a property owner whose mineral rights are owned by Powertech Uranium Corp, and whose northern
property line abuts Powertech Uranium Corp owned property, I am thrilled to see that they plan to have
an information meeting on July 19th at the Nunn Town Hall in Nunn, CO from 4pm - 7pm.
Hopefully, they will begin this information meeting by answering all of the questions we had posed to
them on April 13, 2007. We presented this attached list of questions to Lane Douglas, Centennial
project manager employed by Powertech, and George Robinson of R-Squared, on this date. We then e-
mailed the file so they could have an electronic version to make answering these questions easier. We
have yet to hear directly from Powertech Uranium Corp on any of these questions. As property owners
directly affected by any mining to take place, you'd think Powertech Uranium Corp would find it
beneficial to keep us informed. We are wondering if it is more to their benefit to keep us in the dark.
Now, as this project has progressed and our education has increased, we have more questions. We will
present these new questions as well as continue to ask Powertech Uranium Corp. to answer our original
questions of April 13, 2007 at the July 19th meeting.
Please take this lack of openness from Powertech Uranium Corp into consideration as you research the
proposed uranium mining project in Weld County.
Sincerely,
Robin Davis
www.nunnglow.com
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Ouestions posed to Powertech Uranium Corporation on April 13,2007
Can you please explain to us the difference between low-level radioactive waste materials and
transuranics?How are these waste materials handled, and where are they legally disposed of'?
Our research of the public records indicates that Powertech Uranium Corp has retained the services of
Wallace Mayes as an expert on your panel of project managers; however, it appears that his lax oversight on
previous projects has resulted in numerous spills of radioactive contaminants into the water, soil and air.
With a documented track record like this, why is this man on your payroll?
In the likely event of a spill on our property, what federally licensed and bonded company is on retainer with
Powertech Uranium Corp. to clean up the environment, how long will it take and what reporting, monitoring
and site-safety verification process and guidelines do you follow to assure property/homeowners that their
home is safe enough to inhabit?
If the leach mining that you propose is not a threat to our environment, then why do we have to remove our
livestock from the property, suspend youth activities and monitor our drinking water supplies for the
duration of your mining operation on our property?
We are now aware that there is a significant risk of environmental contamination to the water and soil from
in-situ leach mining, and yet you assure us that there is not a risk of airborne radioactive contamination.
What technology does Powertech Uranium Corp. use to monitor air quality, how long has this technology
been in use, and what company will be making these tests?
How many monitoring stations will be in place for each property owner: spacing and locations?
Will these stations continually track air quality for excursions of radon and radon progeny?
Specifically lead-210 and polonium-210.
What branch of the federal government oversees the test results?
To whom do you submit water, soil, and air quality reports during your work on our property, and what
radiation levels/parameters are you required to follow?
Please reference the specific environmental guidelines that you are required to follow, and provide us with a
copy.
How much money will Powertech Uranium Corp. put in escrow for the health care of local community
members who are exposed to contaminated water, soil and air?
What is the life of this escrow account and who will be the facilitator?
Which NCR approved waste facility will Powertech Uranium Corp. be using?
What is the method of transport to this site?
Richard Clements, Jr. is listed as being retained by Powertech Uranium Corp. What is his continued role in
the current litigation between Kleberg County of Kingsville, Texas and Uranium Resources, Inc.?
What market is the uranium mined by Powertech Uranium Corporation sold to?
Does this uranium stay in the United States or does it go overseas?
We understand that Powertech Uranium Corporation is actively seeking to and is currently pursuing
purchasing real estate within section 15, T9N, R67W. To what end?
Why is Powertech Uranium Corp interested in open and empty buildings?
Is Powertech Uranium Corp. still planning on doing an open-pit uranium mine in section 35, T9N, R67W?
In some documentation Powertech Uranium Corp refers to the uranium extraction process as in-situ leach
and other in-situ recovery, why the difference in verbiage?
We see that the Centennial Project agreement allows Powertech Uranium Corp to retain by-products; from
the uranium extraction process, what other valuable by-products do you expect to find?
Powertech Uranium Corp continually calls the water being re-injected into the aquifer"treated"what is you
definition of this treatment process?
What will be added to the water during this treatment and reinjection of the water into the aquifer?
Many in-situ leaching sites use hydrochloric acid in the process of uranium mining. Powertech Uranium
Corp states they will use oxygenated water with sodium bicarbonate. Have you ever and do you plan to at
some point, use hydrochloric acid on this or other projects?
Even if your yield of uranium is not quite what you expect from just this solution?
What is your projected drilling date?
How deep will the wells be?
How many wells will there be?
Where, specifically, is the planned location of these wells?
What specific Homeland Security Rules must you follow to protect surrounding communities from terrorist
activity?
Why would Mr. Blubaugh continue to say that he has never heard of any aquifers being contaminated from
in-situ leaching processes of uranium extraction when there are MANY documented cases? Kingsville
Dome is one. Just look at the links on our website, you'll see many other examples from around the world.
A 2007 NRC report verifies these contaminated water supplies.
Do you know EXACTLY where the aquifers are in relation to the wells Powertech Uranium Corp will be
drilling and using as injection and extraction wells?
Are you familiar with which aquifers may be affected by any leakage or spillage?
Please name them.
Where will the drying and packaging of yellow cake occur? Uranium Mills or onsite?
What mill will receive the by-product tanks if not processed onsite?
What specifically has Powertech Uranium Corp learned from places where the aquifer has been
damaged by this in-situ process?
What new technology will Powertech Uranium Corp be incorporating to avoid just such a tragedy?
Things such as updating the drilling process. Updating the type of casing used to line and protect
our water supplies. Updating the monitoring and shut off system to limit the amount of hazardous
and toxic elements being released into our water, soil and/or air. We want to see the plans of the
wells, the manufacturers being used for the construction materials, all specifications on the construction
materials, etc.
Our meeting on Friday, April 13th leads us to understand that one of Powertech Uranium Corps
goals is to change the negative face of uranium mining and especially the in-situ process. We are
somewhat relieved to hear that, and yet still mistrusting. I'm sure you fully understand that we are very
concerned about this type of operation and the risks to the quality of our water, soil and air. The likelihood
of heavy metal poisoning and radiation poisoning are greatly heightened by having an in-situ uranium
mining process on our aquifer. Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity in meeting their goal of
changing the negative face of uranium mining by working with the communities of the Centennial Project.
The Northern Colorado area is filled with highly educated and interested people. The best thing Powertech
Uranium Corp can do is to honor our educated body by providing us with everything down to the minute
detail of their in-situ leaching process.
I boldly suggest that all governing bodies involved with any of the permitting process ask that each and
every one of these questions and more be answered in full and minute detail before granting any permit. We
would be honored to have you begin to answer these questions and we will post them on our website for all
to see.
Powertech Uranium Corp has a great opportunity to show good-will in regard to maintaining an
environmentally clean in-situ uranium mining process by offering to double the bonds that the
state of Colorado requires be posted. If Powertech Uranium Corp is confident about their work
ethic, this will not be any bother to them. Once the mining operation is complete and the site is
vacated in a reclaimed and restored manner, the bond could be returned. Is Powertech Uranium
Corp willing to put their money where their mouth is?
According to Lane Douglas, the corporation stands to net around $900,000,000 (at 4/13/07 uranium
prices) from the Centennial Project. Show us your good faith by helping us maintain the health of
our water, soil and air here in Northern Colorado. The amount of profit available as well as the
level of technology available really gives Powertech Uranium Corp an incredible opportunity to
"clean up the act" of the uranium mining industry. Will you do that? Explain in detail how.
Mr. Blubaugh has expressed how Colorado is an agreement Enviromental Impact Statement state and that
this will ease the permitting process. What does this mean?
Is Powertech Uranium Corp working on their Environmental Impact Statement of the Centennial
project?
We understand that one of the key factors in whether excursions of radioactive and heavy metal
contaminated slurry enter into the aquifer greatly rely on the care taken in closing the Rocky Mountain
Energy Corp bore holes. Please outline your plan to study Rocky Mountain Energy Corps. bore holes. Will
this study be completed and included in the permit applications?
What procedure would be used to close these bore holes properly?
What documentation is in place or will be produced that shows that all 3000 RMEC bore holes were
closed properly?
Where exactly are these bore holes located? X,Y coordinates,please.
Powertech Uranium Corporation mentioned that they will need to have proper lighting at all ISL sites. How
will you protect neighbors from the light pollution?
Please provide us with a copy of your emergency procedures in the event of leakage, spillage or other types
of excursions of radioactive elements and/or heavy metals in our water, soil or air.
Even Powertech Uranium Corp representatives admit that selenium released during the ISL process is a
problem. What specific way do you plan to deal with selenium?
Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:49 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Petition to Stop Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
Original Message
From: Sarah Nightengale (mailto:snightengale®thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:07 PM
To: joe.rice.house®state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org;
kevin@kevinlundberg.com; randy.fischer.house®state.co.us;
scott.renfroe.senate®state.co.us; jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; Dave Long;
governor.ritter@state.co.us; jim.riesberg.house®state.co.us; Bill Jerke;
carl.mount@state.co.us; jackson.dan@epa.gov; bob.bacon.senate®state.co.us;
ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate®state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica.house®state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house®state.co.us;
dianne.primavera.house®state.co.us; john.kefalas.house@state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher;
comments.wqcd@state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Petition to Stop Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado
I'm writing to ask you to adopt a resolution that will prohibit uranium mining in Weld
County, Colorado.
Thank you for taking a stand to protect us from uranium mining.
Sarah Nightengale
Office Assistant
The Group, Inc.
3257 W. 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
970-392-0700 (Office)
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:43 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW:Against Uranium mining
From: Adrienne Scharli [mailto:aschari@thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 10:54 AM
To: joe.rice.house@state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org; kevin@kevinlundberg.com;
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us; scott.renfroe.senate@state.co.us;jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate@state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; Dave Long; governor.ritter@state.co.us;
jim.riesberg.house@state.co.us; Bill Jerke; carl.mount@state.co.us; jackson.dan@epa.gov;
bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us; ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate@state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica.house@state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us; dianne.primavera.house@state.co.us;
john.kefalas.house@state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher; comments.wqcd@state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Against Uranium mining
Please fight and help up us to prohibit Uranium Mining in Northern Colorado. We don't
need exposure to hazardous materials contaminating our water and natural landscape.
Thanks for your support.
Adrienne Scharli
The Group,Inc.
Broker Associate/Partner
Certified Residential Specialist(CRS)
Graduate Realtor Institute(GILD
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist(CLHMS)
(970)217-7350 direct
(970)229-5727 fax
www.AdrlenneScharli.com
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Esther Gesick
From: Rob Masden
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 3:44 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Please prohibit uranium mining in northern Colorado
Original Message
From: Christi [mailto:csande®thegroupinc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:28 AM
To: joe.rice.house®state.co.us; wgarciea@co.weld.co.us; krennels@larimer.org;
kevin@kevinlundberg.com; randy.fischer.house@state.co.us;
scott.renfroe.senate®state.co.us; jerry.sonnenberg.house®state.co.us;
steve.johnson.senate®state.co.us; bbaker@co.weld.co.us; Rob Masden; Dave Long;
governor.ritter@state.co.us; jim.riesberg.house@state.co.us; Bill Jerke;
carl.mount@state.co.us; jackson.dan@epa.gov; bob.bacon.senate@state.co.us;
ggibson@larimer.org; shawn.mitchell.senate®state.co.us; Monica Mika;
don.marostica.house@state.co.us; glenn.vaad.house®state.co.us;
dianne.primavera.house@state.co.us; john.kefalas.house®state.co.us; Douglas Rademacher;
comments.wgcd®state.co.us; Trevor Jiricek
Subject: Please prohibit uranium mining in northern Colorado
I'm writing to ask you to adopt a resolution that will prohibit uranium mining in Weld
County, Colorado.
Thank you for taking a stand to protect us from uranium mining.
Christi Sande
Broker Associate/ Partner
The Group Inc. , Real Estate
970-461-7128 Direct
970-443-1080 Cell
970-663-0299 Fax
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