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Show The Garfield County Insider Page 8 April 9, 2009 BILL OPENED FOR RESOLUTION DECLARING UTAH STATE SOVEREIGNTY Represeltative Mike Noel of Kanab, recently opened a bill file Concurrent Resolution Declaring Utah’s State Sovereignty to our Federal Elected Representatives and to the President of the United States. Representative Noel is soliciting input from citizens in Garfield and Wayne County regarding issues that they want in the resolution. Specifically, where they believe the federal government has overstepped their constitutional boundaries and where we are calling for them to back off and bug out of our state business. The obvious area is in the arena of public lands and how they have literally taken control of 2/3rds of our state. This has harmed our citizens and our economy. This new administration and the steps they have already taken to take further rights from the separate states should alarm any red blooded American. I for one am tired of the feds and their lack of respect for our constitution. As Utahns, we need to stand up along with those other partner states and say enough is enough. Sincerely, Mike, aka Utah State Representative District #73 mnoel@kanab.net Spring fishing is almost here. Are you ready? Tips to help you prepare for great spring fishing COMMENTS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED BY DEPARTENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN GARFIELD COUNTY Denison Mines (USA) Corp. (DUSA) has reopened the Tony M underground uranium mine located on the south flank of the Henry Mountains in Garfield County. In February of 2007 DUSA was granted an AO for Phase 1 of the reopening process, which consisted primarily of reconstruction of surface facilities and developing the underground workings along existing declines. One primary diesel generator and emergency backup diesel generator were installed to provide power for the site. In addition, a second primary generator was installed to allow for routine maintenance of the first primary unit. An AO condition was included that required only one of the two primary generators to operate at one time. Phase 2 will consist of expanding underground operations, and installing an additional primary generator to provide power for the underground and support equipment. All three primary generators will become available for use at any time. In essence this has the effect of tripling the site’s emission totals. The site’s remaining emissions are a combination of fugitive dusts from haul roads, material handling and storage piles along with VOC emissions from fuel storage tanks. Diesel fuel was chosen for use in the generators as no existing local power or commercially available natural gas exists at the site. All currently applicable federal requirements will remain in place during and after this modification. The site’s emissions in tons per year will change as follows: PM10 +3.0; SO2 -2.0; NOx +165.0; CO +7.6; VOC +4.9; HAPs +0.04 These increases will result in the following potential to emit totals (all values in tons per year): PM10 14.3; SO2 0.2; NOx 248.7; CO 19.0; VOC 8.5; HAPs 0.2 The completed engineering evaluation and air quality impact analysis showed that the proposed project meets the requirements of federal air quality regulations and the State air quality rules. Approval is recommended. The proposal and esti- mate of the effect on local air quality can be reviewed at the Division of Air Quality. Call 801-536-4000 to schedule an appointment. Comment through April 3, 2009. Cheryl Heying, Executive Director, Air Quality Control Board, P.O. Box 14482, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-4820 COMMENT THROUGH APRIL 10, 2009 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE Panguitch City has submitted a permit renewal application to continue operation of the Class IVb landfill located near the town of Panguitch, Utah. The Class IVb landfill receives waste described in the permit application as non-hazardous construction/demolition waste, as defined in UAC R315-301-2(17); yard waste, as defined in UAC R315-301-2(85); inert waste, as defined in UAC R315301-2(37); dead animals; waste tires, when the requirements of UAC R315-320 are met; petroleum contaminated soils, as allowed in UAC R315-315-8(3). Comment through April 10, 2009 Additional information and associated documents are available for public review at the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, during regular business hours. Call 801538-6170 to schedule an appointment. Dennis Downs, Executive Secretary, Solid and Hazardous Waste Board , Cannon Health Building, 4th Floor , 288 North 1950 West , Salt Lake City, UT 84116, Project Contact: rpowers@utah.gov Division of Wildlife Resources employees have a unique way of knowing when spring is about to arrive. The increasing number of phone calls they receive from anglers, asking, “Is the ice off yet?” is a sure and exciting sign. “These calls usually start on the first sunny day in January and become a regular part of our day by the beginning of March,” says Ron Stewart, regional conservation outreach manager with the DWR. To help you get the most from your spring fishing experience, Stewart asked several DWR biologists — who are also avid anglers — what they do to get ready to fish each spring. Here’s what he found: Replace your fishing line To Stewart’s surprise, everyone he asked starts their spring preparation the same way: they replace all of their fishing line, especially monofilament line. Reasons they gave for replacing their fishing line included “the line gets brittle,” “it breaks easily,” “it doesn’t have enough stretch or strength” and “dry, coiled lines don’t cast as well.” Everyone also had a story to tell about how they lost a big fish because they were using an old line. Lures, flies and catalogs Sorting and replacing lures, flies and other tackle seemed to be the activity the biologists did next. This combined with some time spent on the Internet and flipping through catalogs to check out the latest and greatest stuff! Ed Johnson showed Stewart a diagram of a fishing reel he bought last year. He wanted to take his reel apart to clean it, check the springs and lube the gears, so he looked for — and found — a diagram of the reel on the Internet. The reel isn’t the only item Johnson has diagrams for: a few years ago, he sold his boat and bought a sea-going kayak, which he equipped for fishing. “I try to go through everything before my first trip,” Johnson said. “That way I know what I’ve got, what needs to be fixed and what should be replaced or upgraded. I want everything to be in good working order before I get [to the water].” “Other than checking lines and sorting tackle, I also like to tie a few flies,” biologist Garn Birchell added. Preparing your boat Before he loads his fishing gear for his first spring trip, Ryan Mosley takes time to prepare his boat. “Boats require a lot of maintenance,” Mosley said. “Taking extra precautions on a regular basis can prevent hassles once you get out on the water.” Mosley provides the following tips to help you get your fishing boat ready for this spring: Drain the fluids in the lower units. “Draining these fluids is recommended annually, and it’s a good precaution, as I can see if any gear wear is visible by looking for metal flakes on the drain plug magnet,” he said. “If there’s water in the lower unit, the water is usually the first fluid to drain out, which indicates a leak in the seals.” Clean the spark plugs to remove any carbon buildup, and check the spark plugs’ gap. This ensures your boat will run smooth and use less gasoline. Pull the prop and grease the shaft. “This keeps the prop from freezing on the shaft and allows me to inspect the shaft for fishing line, which can trash the seals,” Mosley said. Inspect the fuel lines for cracking, and change or clean the fuel filters. “It’s got to have fuel to run!” Mosley said. “I also check the battery fluid levels, remove corrosion on the battery terminals, and charge the batteries to capacity.” Tighten all interior screws, which can loosen over the course of a year. Also, wax the hull to remove hard water stains and prevent new water stains. Check the air pressure in the trailer tires, including the spare; check the lug nuts and any trailer bolts to make sure they’re tight; and grease the hubs. “Finally, I make sure I have all the appropriate safety gear and that it functions properly,” Mosley said. “This includes the bilge, the horn or whistle, the kill switch, life jackets, fire extinguisher, throwable cushion and first aid kit.” “With all this preparation, it’s probably a good thing there is a lag between the hot ice fishing and the open water angling opportunities,” Stewart said. “When the fish can’t keep your line tight, it’s time to replace lines, lures and flies, and to catch up on other maintenance.” |