From: Michelle L Whipple <info@midasgoldcomments.com>

Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 3:52 PM

To: Support Stibnite; jay.natoli@gmail.com; natalie

Subject: Supporting Midas Permitting Alternative 2 of EIS

To Whom it May Concern,

I appreciate the opportunity to provide my positive feedback as part of Midas Gold Idaho's public permitting process.

I am in support of Alternative Two as proposed by Midas Gold as it protects our beautiful environment and fish populations, which also includes several updates from Alternative One that reduce impact to salmon habitat and increase environmental safeguards. Alternative Two will facilitate action as soon as possible. Unfortunately, Alternatives Three and Four would delay the project by two years, slowing down the environmental and economic benefits the Stibnite Gold Project promises to bring. Right now, with the ongoing crisis caused by the pandemic, we need to build a strong domestic supply chain and provide well-paying jobs for Idahoans. A delay in the project would have negative impacts to rural communities. While I know Alternative Five must be considered, we have come too far in this process to take no action at all in the historical Stibnite Mining District. If Midas Gold is not allowed to move forward with its project, the problems facing the region will likely only get worse.
Thank you for reviewing my comments. Again, I urge you to permit Midas Gold's carefully thought out plan as outlined under alternative two.

Thank You,
Michelle L Whipple


Name: Michelle L Whipple
Email: mwhip1907@gmail.com
City: Cascade
State: ID