From: Dennis DeKeyrel

Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:15 PM

Subject: Re: Contact Sen Schmit - plus, Community Mtg this Saturday in St. Charles

 

Looking at the bills that have been introduced and listening to the public testimony I'm struck by the absence of any reference to the density issue.  If there are only two or three small mines in Fillmore County, for example, the negative impact on the environment and most of the people will not great.  But as the density increases the impact will increase exponentially.  Establishing permitting standards for individual mines does not address this concern.  In fact, Drazkowski's bill seems to be setting a trap by essentially making it very difficult for a permitting unit to deny a request that meets these standards.  And I think the mining interests are quite willing to bear a small delay if in the end they are free to "clear cut" the bluffs.   

 

If I'm mistaken, please let me know.  I do know that the Fillmore County Frac Sand Study Group didn't want to discuss it.