Fording River Mine Expansion

Hello, 

I am writing you to ask you to please pause the permitting process for the Fording River Mine Expansion until: 

-The completed recommendations of the Internal Joint Commission are fully implemented and evaluated. 

-Pollution from existing Elk Valley mines are proven to be under long term control.

-Montana's selenium standard of 8 ug/L is consistently met at the international border.

-Downstream Tribes, communities, fisheries, and local economies in Montana and Idaho are fully protected from harm.

-The Kootenai Tribe and other affected Tribes and First Nations have given thir free, prior, and informed consent and their concerns about water, fisheries, and cultural impacts have been fully addressed.

-Strong, enforceable safeguards are in place to protect shared waters for future generations.

Thank you,