The Proponent's submission assumes that administrative boundaries and physical distance are sufficient barriers to environmental change. For Melgund, which sits within the same regional watershed and atmospheric corridor, this logic is insufficient. We require the Proponent to demonstrate impact modeling based on hydrogeological connectivity and atmospheric transport pathways rather than arbitrary map lines. This is an opportunity for the Proponent to move beyond legalistic jurisdictional arguments and provide a scientifically rigorous assessment that protects local water and air quality. The expected result is a more robust safety case that accounts for actual ecological movement, providing the community with greater certainty regarding long-term environmental integrity.