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SEPARATOR SHEET APN onrilo PROJECT NUMBER �ReD OY-c1�' PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET FILE NO.: PRED 04-08 PROJECT TYPE: Pre-Development Conference APN: 059-210-006,007 APPLICANT: Richard Loppnow ADDRESS: 8350 Oneida Farms Road,Eagle River,Wisconsin 54521 PHONE: (715)479-1661 OWNER: Donald Zandstra ADDRESS: P. O. Box 3259, Quincy, CA 95971 REPRESENTATIVE: Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services ADDRESS: 2514 Simons Court, Carson City,Nevada 89703 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pre-Application Conference regarding a proposal to re-open a previous gold mine known as the Carr Mine LOCATED: northeast of Philbrook Reservoir, on Philbrook Road, approximately 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Humbug Road and Philbrook Road PROPERTY ZONED: U(Unclassified) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: TM(Timber Mountain) TOWN/AREA: Concow 1. Application accepted: 10/28/2003 Amount: $243.00 Receipt#: 390489 2. Assigned To: Dan Breedon 3. Comments sent to: IDR Committee,Jim Wallace,Richard Loppnow, Ray Bruun(RWQCB),Phil Woodward(RWQCB),Rob Mackenzie 4. Sent to Inter-Departmental Review Committee (IDR): 5. Date scheduled for IDR: 6. Comments received from: 7. Rezone Petition Signatures Checked: 8. Mailing List/Lead-in Sheet: 9. Environmental Determination: State Clearinghouse No: Categorical Exemption-CEQA# Negative Declaration Mitigation Negative Declaration Subject to Fish&Game: Environmental Impact Report Gen. Rule Ex.—CEQA# 15061. (bx3) Other 10. Staff Report: Project Video: 11. Clearinghouse circulation required: Yes No Date Sent to SCH: 12. Publication Notice Written: Disp_ay Ad Prepared: 13. Notices Mailed: Number of Notices: 14. Newspaper Publication Date: O C P G B 15. Planning Commission Hearing(s): Action taken: Special Conditions: Commission Resolution No.: 16. Board of Supervisors' Hearing(s): Action taken: Board Resolution No.: Ordinance No: Adopted: 17. Type Predevelopment Conference/Suture: IA103 1/03 18. N.O.E./N.O.D. /APPENDIX G: Fish&Game Fees Paid: Yes No 19. Send validated Predevelopment Conference: L2 �._ 20. Assessor's Memo: 21. Copy of Predevelopment Conference to Planning Technician: CC UMY OF BUTTE AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE AND TREASURER'S RECEIPT OROViLL.E, CA ATR Na 68491 RECEIVED FROM PLANNING BAG#328 TATE 1012W20+03 FUND FUND DEPT ACCT CASH DESCRIPTION TITLE CODE CODE CODE CODE AMOUNT DEPOSIT DATE: 10-29 RECEIPTS: 2 "PLANNING APPL.FEES + GENL 0D10 440001 4210M 101000 &W.00 Project Number Amount of Fee �#05g-210-006,007:1 Milace FRED 04-08 $58 e #007-21G-025 Executive Homes ADM 04-13 $300 #1156-160.037_Skycrest Homes ADE.04-11 $300 LAND DEVELOPMENT GENL. 0010 440004 4611700 101001 75.010 Project Number Amount of Fee #Q%21M06,G07 J Walface FRED 04-08 $75 EN%ARONMENTAL.FILTH GENL 0010 54 4614901 101w.1 66.00 Project Number Amount of Fee #058-210-006,007 J it ilace PR ED 04-06 $68 FIRE.PL.NG APPL FEE FIRE PROTECT 0108 4617240 101001 43.bO Pmject Number- Amount of Fee #058-210-006.007 J Milace PIED 04-08 $43 AUNT T MII+NIE DEPOSITS PLAN-PERF TR 1001 280 1011305 2,000.00 (150 ) Project Number Amount of Fee #050.160-037 Skycrest Horses ADM 04-11 $2,000 DOCUMENTICOP`f SALES GENL 0090 440001 4711510 101001 400.00 TOTAL 35243.00 a� APPROVED BY: RECEIVED BY: AUDITOR-CONTROL LER TREASURER Z�J r vwhite=fmzsumr PenIe=auditcor canary--depositor golden rod=ffle !C' , /�.' -� -Taesiiay,o'etober xe,sooa�- De��elopmen�t Se�rvi`c�es - PL 11N N1'NG Counter ._.. ..._.__.__.._... _ Plannin g - $59.00 Person Carl P. 1 ryF ndl �� ri '10 ----/._... trPutilicWks� $75.00 aymetDe /282003• _ ME mo _..._.. x ,. _ -. ...:. 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DATE: SIGNATURE: K:\FORMS\UNIFORM APPLICATION Page 1 of 2 AGENT AUTHORIZATION TO: Butte County, Department of Development Services: e C'N,4 e'o Zopp"JoG✓ Phone Number(;?Z-6 )474- 1'616 f Print Name 8350 Mailing Address is hereby authorized to process the application for A?6fZo5� on my property, identified as Butte County Assessor Parcel umber: �.p�2,e t�Ye�9E APN# - a.fta41010/iea 'r This authorization allows representation for'all applications, hearings, appeals, etc. and to sign all documents necessary for said processing, but not including document(s) relating to record title interest. Owner(s) of Record: (sign and print name) .Z6&LokA2 Z) Print Print Name Off. Signature Signature moo' NdUC7,a•,J ri V//Y! 1,dl� -dae- e5&L.,cdnillPAAd1 &-14&/A&4 Sbt Phone Number Print Name of,4Fah"® eer 4rbA1Sve-T,*A�97' 777- 2514 c�14,6w, l' dem 41W--1'0.1J 6T3n' . hk 99703 Mailing Address FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Verify: BUTTE a g D�v 3 COUNTY Date Received: Total Amount Received: 4(3.4-') L 2 $ 1003 ❑^AP Number(s) ❑ Legal Description DEVELOPMENT Owners Authorization D-ZDning Requirements SERVICES Project Description ��opies of plot plan Taken by: Receipt No. PW/LD Plan E.H. (� CDF NOD/NOE Fees Payment of the currently required Application Fee and/or Deposit(Any unused portion of a deposit) will be returned upon final action. Current fee for this application is as of Make check payable to "Butte County Treasurer". �� KAFORMWNIFORM APPLICATION Page 2 of 2 COUNTY OF BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 24 October 2003 PROJECT NAME: CARR MINE, State ID#91-04-0013 General Information: BUTTE 1. Name and address of owner and project sponsor: COUNTY Owner: Donald Zandstra OCT 2 8 2003 P.O. Box 3259 uinc DEVELOPMENT Q Y� CA 95971 SERVICES Project,,Sponsor: Richard Loppnow 8350 Oneida Farms Rd. Eagle River,WI 54521 2. Project address: Carr Mine,Butte County,portions of sections 9 and 16,T25N,R5E, MDBM Meridian, Jonesville 7.5 minute Quadrangle; no street address a. APN: 059-21-0-006-0; 059-21-0-007-0 and 059-20-0-01100 3. Name address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: (Pre-application only) Jim Wallace Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services 2514 Simons Court Carson City,NV 89703 (775) 884-2726 jimwallace@sbcglobal.net 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies. a. The State of California,Regional Water Quality Board has placed a cleanup and abatement order on activities at the mine site. This order must be satisfied and dismissed. b. Waste Discharge Permit, as required by the State of California Regional Water Quality Board for discharge of water from the proposed mine site into surface waters. c. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPPi, d. Mining Permit, as required by Butte County for the proposed mining activities at the Carr Mine. e. Reclamation Plan, as required by Butte County and the State of California includes phased mined land reclamation and financial assurances. f Air quality permit, Butte County Air Quality Management District for mining operations and proposed mineral processing activities. g. Grading permit,Butte County - h. An injunction prohibiting mining must be lifted 5. Existing general plan designation: Unknown 6. Existing zoning district: U—unclassified(mining is a permitted use)The land is not classified as Williamson Act. 7. How is land currently used: The land is currently used as a Christmas tree farm and a family retreat area. The surface features of the mine, its roads, drainage structures,holding ponds, and miscellaneous equipment are still present on the site and the mine site is inspected annually. No mining activities occur on the site of the Carr Mine. 8. Proposed use of site (Project for which this is filed): The Carr Mine was a historically productive gold producing property. The project sponsors intend to reopen the mine,process gold-bearing ore and reclaim the mined land. Reclamation includes those areas disturbed by previous mining activities and those areas that will be disturbed by proposed mining activities. Post reclamation land use is intended to restore the area as alpine environment enhanced by small water features that could be returned as riparian habitat. Project Description: 9. Site size: total area,about 200 acres,mine area approximately 50 acres 10. Off street parking spaces: The project site is remote, at the end of a mountain road; there is ample area for all employee and vendor parking. 11. Plans attached: No. The conceptual mine plan has not been finalized. 12. Proposed development schedule: No definitive project schedule has been defined. Mining projects are staged by production area within the ore body and by time. Given the short mining season,typically May through October, it is anticipated that mining and reclamation activities would extend over a 7 to 10 year period. Reclamation monitoring would extend 2 to 3 years beyond the life of mining activities. Initially,the project sponsor will conduct an exploration program designed to prove ore reserves. This exploration effort could include both drilling and surface trenching. It may also include opening a closed portal to assess the condition of an existing adit. Given the Cleanup and Abatement Order(RWQCB),project sponsor's representatives have discussed the exploration program with RWQCB staff(Phil Woodward,October 21, 2003). The RWQCB expressed the opinion that a limited exploration program conducted under necessary Butte County permits would be acceptable. They requested that they be kept informed. They reiterated that no mining activities can take place until the legal injunction is lifted and until the conditions of the cleanup and abatement order have been satisfied. If exploration results satisfy the economic requirements of the project sponsor,the sponsor will begin the process to address and satisfy the conditions of the cleanup and abatement f order and the injunction. Simultaneously,the project sponsor will develop a mine plan and reclamation plan and submit them to Butte County as part of a request for a mining permit and approved reclamation plan. 13.Associated projects: There are no associated projects. The proposed activity has several components including satisfying the cleanup and abatement order, constructing mineral processing facilities, developing water supply systems and sanitary systems, surface and potentially subsurface mining activities and mined land reclamation. However,these are all part of a single project and are not related to any other project proposed by the project sponsor. 14. Anticipated incremental or phased development: See Item 12 above. Attach description of project containing the following information: 15. (Refers to residential projects) 16. (Refers to commercial projects) 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. Mining activities would probably be limited annually to the time period of May through October. Without definitive mining plans,there can not be an estimate of the number of shifts. It may be logical to assume that to take advantage of the limited working season,the sponsor would operate multiple shifts. The exact number of-mployees per shift can not be exactly determined,but can be estimated to be 5 to 7 per shift. 18. (Refers to institutional projects) 19. If the project involves variance, conditional use, rezoning application, or any development permits state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. If permits have already been issued, please attach as Exhibit A. The project requires a mining permit and an approved reclamation plan. A mining permit and reclamation plan was approved by Butte County in March 1990 (with conditions). A Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved by Butte County in April 1990. The mine was issued State Mine ID#-91-04-0013. Butte County issued a conditional use permit for surface mining operations. In 1993,the RWQCB issued a cleanup and abatement order(still in force)after sediment from the mine site entered Philbrook Creek. This cleanup and abatement order must be satisfied before mining activities can resume. The RWQCB will also require a waste discharge permit and an approved SWPPP. The Butte County mining permit issued to Mr. Donald Zandstra for the Carr Mine has expired and any continuing mining and reclamation operation will require a new mining permit and reclamation plan. Attendant to the reclamation plan will be financial assurances for mined land reclamation. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? 20. Change in existing features of any hills, buttes, canyons or substantial alteration of ground contours. YES The Carr Mine ore deposit underlies a ridge. This ridge would be significantly altered by surface mining operations. Other areas within the mine site will also be affected by surface mining activities. Although reclamation activities will include waste material replacement and revegetation,the existing ground contot=r pattern would be permanently altered. 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. YES There are no residential areas within the vicinity of the Carr Mine. The mine is surrounded by public lands (USFS). Visitors to the area may be able to see the mine's ridge location. The area is remote and access to the mine is limited by a controlled road. The most likely visual affect would be from a ridge approximately three miles south of the mine or from individuals on land immediately adjacent to the mine. 22. Change in pattern or character of general area of project. NO The Carr Mine began operation over 100 years ago and i-s existence is part of the landscape. The proposed operation does not change the character of the area since historic mining operations have helped define the area. 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or liter. NO The seasonal nature and limited number of employees of the proposed operation do not significantly contribute to solid waste. 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors. NO Dust resulting from mining operations will be controlled by spraying and will be approved under a permit from the Butte County Air Quality Management District. 25. Change in bay, lake, river, stream or groundwater quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. NO Mining operations occur at or near the top of a ridge. The existing drainage pattern has been altered by past mining activities and the proposed mining will not significantly alter existing patterns. The standing RWQCB cleanup and abatement order requires that sediment control structures are sufficient to prevent sediment from entering surface waters associated with Philbrook Creek. No known groundwater resources will be intercepted during mining activities. With the exception of a 450-foot deep well near the mine,groundwater resources are not exploited in the vicinity of the project. 26. Substantial change in noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. NO Mining operations will be seasonal and short-term. Vibration from mining equipment and potentially intermittent blasting will not significantly contribute to noise and vibration in the vicinity. 27. Site on filled land or on slopes of 10 percent or more. YES Some of the slopes within the mine may exceed 30%. 28. Use of, or disposal of potentially, hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable liquids or explosives. YES The mining operations may require storage and use of the following materials: • Dynamite • Diesel fuel • Lubricating oils • Hydraulic fluid • Gasoline • Fertilizers for reclamation • Flocculates 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services. NO The Carr Mine is remote and is not served by any public service or utility. No request for municipal services is anticipated. 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption. NO Only fossil fuel consumption will be hydrocarbons associated with equipment operations. This is not considered a significant increase. 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. NO This is a stand alone mining project. Certification: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: ZZ Dem 6P.�- X03 BUTTE COUNTY OCT 2 8 2003 DEVELOEf%JJ.,'d'f SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY .111. WALLACE FEB 0 2 2004 NVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2514 Simons Court Telephone: (775) 884-2726 Carson City•Nevada•89703 e-mail:jimwallace@sbcglobal.net January 30, 2004 Mr., Dan Breedon Principal Planner Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Subject: Carr Mine Meeting, February 11, 2004 Dear Dan: I have been informed that Mr. Loppnow is no longer associated with possible activities at the Carr Mine. The mine owner, Don Zandstra, would like to proceed with the meeting scheduled for February 11, 2004. I am not acting as a consultant for Mr. Zandstra and will not attend the meeting. Please contact Mr. Zandstra with any further information regarding the meeting or other issues related to the Carr Mine. Mr. Zandstra may be contacted at: P.O. Box 3259 Quincy, CA 95971 Telephone numbers: 530-258-1781 or 775-322-1485 Sincerely, Jim Wallace Principal California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region Terry Tamminen Arnold Schwarzenegger 3ecretaryjor Redding Office Governor Environmental 415 Knollcrest Drive,Suite 100,Redding,California 96002 Protection Phone(530)2244845•FAX(530)224-4857 http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5 BUTTE COUNTY 3 February 2004 FEB a 4.2004 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Mr. Daniel Breedon, Principal Planner Butte County Planning Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 PROPOSAL TO RE-OPEN THE CARR MINE,BUTTE COUNTY We have received your notice of a pre-application conference scheduled for February 11, 2004, to discuss opening the Carr Mine. Unfortunately I will be unavailable to attend but wish to communicate the Regional Board's concerns over the project. As you are aware, past experiences with the Carr Mine have included serious problems with water quality. These problems have resulted in the Regional Board issuing a Cleanup and Abatement Order and Administrative Civil Liabilities as well as working with Butte County in gaining an injunction against further mining activities on the property. The origin of many of the water quality issues at the site are directly related to ground disturbance and ineffective settling ponds which result in discharges of large quantities of sediment to surface water drainage courses in violation of various water quality laws and regulations. The discharges of sediment from the site are especially difficult to control due to the large amount of precipitation(generally in the form of snow) experienced at the site and the inaccessibility of the site during high runoff periods due to the depth of snow. Control of surface water runoff and discharges of sediment and any other potential contaminants from the site must be fully addressed to the satisfaction of the Regional Board prior to our agreement to the lifting of the injunction against mining, including exploration, on the site. Such controls must be designed, installed and maintained under the direct supervision of a California licensed civil engineer or engineering geologist. Detailed operation plans for any mining activity, including exploration scale or full scale operations, must be developed and submitted to the Regional Board for approval. We will also require a new Report of Waste Discharge for the site, payment of past due fees, and payment of the outstanding Administrative Civil Liability. Further, due to the complexity and difficulty of stabilizing the site to prevent erosion and the discharge of sediment, financial assurances for reclamation and closure of the site will be necessary prior to any work allowed at the site. The financial assurances must be adequate to cover the costs of the County hiring a third party to complete the necessary work should it become necessary. All cost estimates for reclamation and closure must be completely documented and confirmed, and updated annually. California Environmental Protection Agency Recycled Paper ea Mr. Daniel Breedon,Principal Planner - 2 - 30 January 2004 If you have ue tions,pl a co act me at (530) 224-4853 or the letterhead address. PHILIP V. WOODWARD, C.E.G. Senior Engineering Geologist PVW: sae cc: Mr. Rob Mackenzie, Butte County Counsel, Oroville . . ... t �0 1Z u to u t LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538.7785 February 28, 2001 Mr. Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services 5266 Ridgevale Way Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Dear Mr. Wallace: Subject: Carr Mine Reclamation On October 4, 2000, you and property owner Don Zandstra participated in an inspection of this mine site with Mary Anne Showers and Mike Sandecki of the Office of Mine Reclamation, Guy Chetelat of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and myself. The site inspection was conducted to ensure that the requirements of the Regional Board, the Office of Mine Reclamation and Butte County were made cooperatively. The problems of high altitude reclamation strategies, and sediment transport during rainfall events was also discussed. A Clean-up and Abatement Order for this mine has been issued by the Regional Board. The Regional Board's recommendations, and the Office of Mine Reclamation recommendations are attached to this letter. Since that time, you provided the County with two letters on behalf of your client, Mr. Zandstra. I am following up on your letters of January 5, 2001, and January 17, 2001 regarding the Carr Mine Reclamation. There remained some questions regarding reclamation of the Carr Mine, as stated in your last letter. These questions are responded to below: 1. Status of the Reclamation Plan and Legal actions involving the Carr Mine According to the County Counsel's office the legal actions involved in this matter pertain to Butte County Superior Court Case No. 117861. A Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction prohibited mining operations in 1994. A Temporary Restraining Order, was signed on July 18, 1994. While the Temporary Restraining Order restricted mining activity, it specifically exempted reclamation and erosion control from the prohibited work. The Preliminary Injunction, signed October 14, 1994, also prohibited mining work, but allowed reclamation work after a new reclamation plan was approved by the County. The Mr. Jim Wallace, Page.2 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 Injunction also allowed erosion control work after a plan submitted by an engineer or geologist to the Regional'Water Quality Control Board was approved. County Counsel indicates that, at no point in the legal action, nor any time thereafter, was there a prohibition against doing reclamation work or erosion control work. The only prerequisite to do such work was the prior approval of the work by the appropriate public agency. According to the County Counsel's Office, the Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan expired in 1994. To allow reclamation work now, a new reclamation plan must be approved. This would involve Planning Commission approval at a public hearing and staff review to ensure that the reclamation plan meets the requirements of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. 2. Compliance with Clean-up and Abatement Order from Regional Water Quality Control Board. Staff conferred with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding this issue. Regional Board staff indicates that it would be appropriate to work directly with the Regional Board regarding compliance with the Clean Up and Abatement Order. This can occur independently from the reclamation of the site, although the work conducted should be done in a manner that will compliment site reclamation. The County strongly recommends that your client comply with the Regional Board's requirements as soon as possible. This work would primarily involve implementing measures necessary to stabilize the site and ensuring that the water containment and storage areas are adequately designed to withstand the natural forces associated with the site's environment. A County Mining Permit or Use Permit is not required for compliance with the Clean-up and Abatement Order. 3. 9)Accounting of existing Financial Assurance; and,b, Requirement for additional financial assurances for a new Reclamation Plan. The Mining Permit approved by the County on June 5, 1990 under File # 90-7 included a requirement for a$25,000.00 financial assurance. On or about April 6, 1995, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit was dispersed to the County for reclamation purposes. This was necessary because both County and Regional Water Quality Control Board staff found that the area of disturbance exceeded the area permitted. According to our records, a total of$11,692.28 was spent for reclamation work and engineering, leaving $13,307.72 of the original $25,000.00 financial assurance. Of this amount, $10,000.00 was used in a cooperative agreement with Republic Gold, Inc. for purposes of effectuating an Interim Clean-up and Abatement Work Plan. This plan was created in an effort to reclaim the site within the budget of the $25,000.00 financial assurance. The County also entered into a $5000.00 contract with i M Mr. Jim Wallace, Page 3 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 NorthStar Engineering of Chico, to monitor reclamation work conducted by Republic Gold. The County payed $1692.28 to NorthStar for monitoring work completed. The work conducted at this time included the clean-up and strengthening of siltation ponds, and using flocculants on ponds to clear sediments. Republic Gold later opted out of doing any further reclamation work at the site. The County did not pursue further reclamation because reclamation costs exceeded the remaining financial assurance amount. According to the County Counsel's office, the County must approve a new Reclamation Plan for this site. Accordingly, revised financial assurances will be required pursuant to the Surface Maung and Reclamation Act. The remaining amount of$13,307.72 is not sufficient to accomplish reclamation of this site. It may be possible to apply this amount as credit towards a revised financial assurance. 4. Comments regarding Department of Conservation Letter Dated December 18, 2000 On January 30, 2001, 1 spoke with staff at the Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation (OMR) regarding the recommendations for the use of test plot data prior to reclamation of the Carr Mine. I discussed some of the concerns as expressed in your January 5, 2001 letter. OMR staff supports implementing the measures necessary to satisfy the Clean Up and Abatement Order, prior to site reclamation. Their staff also agrees that some test plots should be developed on more steep slopes, and not just the level areas as identified in their recommendation, and indicates that the test plots may provide viable data after 1 to 2 seasons, as opposed to the 3 to 5 seasons normally required. I will be providing your remaining comments to the Office of Mine Reclamation for their consideration and response. I agree that the most recent response from OMR regarding their field visit and reclamation prescriptions for the Carr mine is not comprehensive, nor do they address the site's conditions, as reviewed in the field. I believe that the information provided by OMR regarding test plots can become an integral part of a revised Reclamation Plan, but additional or alternative proposals for reclamation of the site, based upon sound techniques, will receive due consideration and review by County staff. 5. January 15, 2001 deadline for the submittal of a revised Reclamation Plan, as established bX the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Butte County, acting in capacity as lead agency, will be responsible for any deadlines imposed for compliance with SMARA. I have recently communicated with Regional Board staff regarding this issue. Regional Board staff is agreeable to the satisfaction of the Clean-up and Abatement Order, separately from the Reclamation Plan, and indicated that they could be contacted regarding compliance, separate from the reclamEtion plan process. The County will I 1 Mr. Jim Wallace, Page 4 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 continue to coordinate with the Regional Board to ensure the plan complies with their requirements. Planning Division staff finds that the most critical issue to resolve at this time is the Clean-Up and Abatement Order issued by the Regional Board. Given the fact that the Clean-Up and Abatement Order will take time to address and implement, and the difficulty of assessing site conditions due to the snow pack,the County is willing to postpone the completion of a Reclamation Plan at this time. However, the County must ensure that this site complies with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, and therefore a Reclamation Plan for the Carr Mune must be submitted to this office no later than August 1, 2001. The plan must be completed in accordance with County application materials, and conform to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. The County must receive an implementation schedule for compliance with the Clean-up and Abatement for this postponement to remain effective. Additionally, the Regional Board must concur that good faith efforts have been made in complying with the Clean-up and Abatement Order. I hope that the information presented in this letter will assist you in developing the work necessary to bring the Carr Mine site into compliance with State and County law. If you should have any questions upon receipt of this letter please do not hesitate to contact meat 530-538-7601. I would like to thank you and Mr. Zandstra for your cooperation to date, and am looking forward to working with you in the future. Sinc , Daniel C. Breedon Senior Planner Enclosures cc: Regional Water Quality Control Board Glen Stober, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation County Counsel COMMENTS FOR PRE-DEVELOPMENT CARR MINE (APN 059-210-006, -007) ® Construct full street section on access road to RS-8-LD-1 minimum geometric standard. Minimum structural section to be 4" Class 2 AB. Need to know proposed traffic, employees, hauling, etc. to determine appropriate road improvements/mitigation. ® Show how drainage is to be detained on site. ® Provide mining & reclamation plan and appropriate bonding. ® Provide erosion control plan and SWPPP. El El El CADocuments and Settings\DBreedon.BCRLocal Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\OLKB\PD 02.doc California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region ...�" Terry Tamminen Arnold Schwarzenegger Secretaryfor Redding Office Governor Environmental 415 Knollcrest Drive,Suite 100,Redding,California 96002 Protection Phone(530)2244845-FAX(530)224-4857 h.ttp://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5 BUTTE .COUNTY 3 February 2004 FEB Q 4 2604 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Mr. Daniel Breedon, Principal Planner Butte County Planning Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 PROPOSAL TO RE-OPEN THE CARPI MINE, BUT:1'E COUNTY We have received your notice of a pre-application conference scheduled for February 11, 2004, to discuss opening the Carr Mine. Unfortunately I will be unavailable to attend but wish to communicate the Regional Board's concerns over the project. As you are aware, past experiences with the Carr Mine have included serious problems with water quality. These problems have resulted in the Regional Board issuing a Cleanup and Abatement Order and Administrative Civil Liabilities as well as working with Butte County in gaining an injunction against further mining activities on the property. The origin of many of the water quality issues at the site are directly related to ground disturbance and ineffective settling ponds which result in discharges of large quantities of sediment to surface water drainage courses in violation of various water quality laws and regulations. The discharges of sediment from the site are especially difficult to control due to the large amount of precipitation (generally in the form of snow) experienced at the site and the inaccessibility of the site during high runoff periods due to the depth of snow. Control of surface water runoff and discharges of sediment and any other potential contaminants from the site must be fully addressed to the satisfaction of the Regional Board prior to our agreement to the lifting of the injunction against mining, including exploration, on the site. Such controls must be designed, installed and maintained under the direct supervision of a California licensed civil engineer or engineering geologist. Detailed operation plans for any mining activity, including exploration scale or full scale operations, must be developed and submitted to the Regional Board for approval. We will also require a new Report of Waste Discharge for the site, payment of past due fees, and payment of the outstanding Administrative Civil Liability. Further, due to the complexity and difficulty of stabilizing the site to prevent erosion and the discharge of sediment, financial assurances for reclamation and closure of the site will be necessary prior to any work allowed at the site. The financial assurances must be adequate to cover the costs of the County hiring a third party to complete the necessary work should it become necessary. All cost estimates for reclamation and closure must be completely documented and confirmed, and updated annually. California Environmental Protection Agency Recycled Paper ea Mr. Daniel Breedon, Principal Planner - 2 - 30 January 2004 If you have ue tions, pl se co act me at(530) 224-4853 or the letterhead address. PHILIP V. WOODWARD, C.E.G. Senior Engineering Geologist PVW: sae cc: Mr. Rob Mackenzie, Butte County Counsel, Oroville California Regional Water Quality Control Board Central Valley Region Terry Tamminen Arnold Schwarzenegger Secretaryfor Redding Office Governor Environmental 415 Knollcrest Drive,Suite 100,Redding,California 96002 Protection Phone(530)2244845-FAX(530)224-4857 http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5 BUTTE COUNTY 3 February 2004 FEB a 4 2004 DEVELOPMENT SERWCES Mr. Daniel Breedon, Principal Planner Butte County Planning Division 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965-3397 PROPOSAL TO RE-OPEN THE CARD MINE,BUTTE COUNTY We have received your notice of a pre-application conference scheduled for February 11, 2004, to discuss opening the Carr Mine. Unfortunately I will be unavailable to attend but wish to communicate the Regional Board's concerns over the project. As you are aware, past experiences with the Can Mine have included serious problems with water quality. These problems have resulted in the Regional Board issuing a Cleanup and Abatement Order and Administrative Civil Liabilities as well as working with Butte County in gaining an injunction against further mining activities on the property. The origin of many of the water quality issues at the site are directly related to ground disturbance and ineffective settling ponds which result in discharges of large quantities of sediment to surface water drainage courses in violation of various water quality laws and regulations. The discharges of sediment from the site are especially difficult to control due to the large amount of precipitation (generally in the form of snow) experienced at the site and the inaccessibility of the site during high runoff periods due to the depth of snow. Control of surface water runoff and discharges of sediment and any other potential contaminants from the site must be fully addressed to the satisfaction of the Regional Board prior to our agreement to the lifting of the injunction against mining, including exploration, on the site. Such controls must be designed, installed and maintained under the direct supervision of a California licensed civil engineer or engineering geologist. Detailed operation plans for any mining activity, including exploration scale or full scale operations, must be developed and submitted to the Regional Board for approval. We will also require a new Report of Waste Discharge for the site, payment of past due fees, and payment of the outstanding Administrative Civil Liability. v erosion Further, due to the complexity and difficulty of stabilizing the site to prevent e os on and the discharge of sediment, financial assurances for reclamation and closure of the site will be necessary prior to any work allowed at the site. The financial assurances must be adequate to cover the costs of the County hiring a third party to complete the necessary work should it become necessary. All cost estimates for reclamation and closure must be completely documented and confirmed, and updated annually. California Environmental Protection Agency Recycled Paper ea Mr. Daniel Breedon, Principal Planner - 2 - 30 January 2004 If you have ue tions,pl a co act me at (530) 224-4853 or the letterhead address. PHILIP V. WOODWARD, C.E.G. Senior Engineering Geologist PVW: sae cc: Mr. Rob Mackenzie, Butte County Counsel, Oroville -• atte L'ount LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES _';` "••�.<': 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 February 28, 2001 Mr. Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services 5266 Ridgevale Way Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Dear Mr. Wallace: Subject: Carr Mine Reclamation On October 4, 2000,you and property owner Don Zandstra participated in an inspection of this mine site with Mary Anne Showers and Mike Sandecki of the Office of Mine Reclamation, Guy Chetelat of the Regional Water Quality Control Board and myself. The site inspection was conducted to ensure that the requirements of the Regional Board, the Office of Mine Reclamation and Butte County were made cooperatively. The problems of high altitude reclamation strategies, and sediment transport during rainfall events was also discussed. A Clean-up and Abatement Order for this mine has been issued by the Regional Board. The Regional Board's recommendations, and the Office of Mine Reclamation recommendations are attached to this letter. Since that time, you provided the County with two letters on behalf of your client, Mr. Zandstra. I am following up on your letters of January 5, 2001, and January 17, 2001 regarding the Carr Mine Reclamation. There remained some questions regarding reclamation of the Carr Mine, as stated in your last letter. These questions are responded to below: 1. Status of the Reclamation Plan and Legal actions involving the Carr Mine According to the County Counsel's office the legal actions involved in this matter pertain to Butte County Superior Court Case No. 117861. A Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction prohibited mining operations in 1994. A Temporary Restraining Order, was signed on July 18, 1994. While the Temporary Restraining Order restricted mining activity, it specifically exempted reclamation and erosion control from the prohibited work. The Preliminary Injunction, signed October 14, 1994, also prohibited mining work, but allowed reclamation work after a new reclamation plan was approved by the County. The Mr. Jim Wallace, Page 2 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 Injunction also allowed erosion control work after a plan submitted by an engineer or geologist to the Regional Water Quality Control Board was approved. County Counsel indicates that, at no point in the legal action, nor any time thereafter, was there a prohibition against doing reclamation work or erosion control work. The only prerequisite to do such work was the prior approval of the work by the appropriate public agency. According to the County Counsel's Office, the Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan expired in 1994. To allow reclamation work now, a new reclamation plan must be approved. This would involve Planning Commission approval at a public hearing and staff review to ensure that the reclamation plan meets the requirements of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. 2. Compliance with Clean-up and Abatement Order from Regional Water Quality Control Board. Staff conferred with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding this issue. Regional Board staff indicates that it would be appropriate to work directly with the Regional Board regarding compliance with the Clean Up and Abatement Order. This can occur independently from the reclamation of the site, although the work conducted should be done in a manner that will compliment site reclamation. The County strongly recommends that your client comply with the Regional Board's requirements as soon as possible. This work would primarily involve implementing measures necessary to stabilize the site and ensuring that the water containment and storage areas are adequately designed to withstand the natural forces associated with the site's environment. A County Mining Permit or Use Permit is not required for compliance with the Clean-up and Abatement Order. 3. a)Accounting of existing Financial Assurance; and,b, Requirement for additional financial assurances for a new Reclamation Plan. The Mining Permit approved by the County on June 5, 1990 under File # 90-7 included a requirement for a$25,000.00 financial assurance. On or about April 6, 1995, an Irrevocable Letter of Credit was dispersed to the County for reclamation purposes. This was necessary because both County and Regional Water Quality Control Board staff found that the area of disturbance exceeded the area permitted. According to our records, a total of$11,692.28 was spent for reclamation work and engineering, leaving $13,307.72 of the original $25,000.00 financial assurance. Of this amount, $10,000.00 was used in a cooperative agreement with Republic Gold, Inc. for purposes of effectuating an Interim Clean-up and Abatement Work Plan. This plan was created in an effort to reclaim the site within the budget of the $25,000.00 financial assurance. The County also entered into a $5000.00 contract with Mr. Jim Wallace, Page 3 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 NorthStar Engineering of Chico, to monitor reclamation work conducted by Republic Gold. The County payed $1692.28 to NorthStar for monitoring work completed. The work conducted at this time included the clean-up and strengthening of siltation ponds, and using flocculants on ponds to clear sediments. Republic Gold later opted out of doing any further reclamation work at the site. The County did not pursue further reclamation because reclamation costs exceeded the remaining financial assurance amount. According to the County Counsel's office,the County must approve a new Reclamation Plan for this site. Accordingly, revised financial assurances will be required pursuant to the Surface Maung and Reclamation Act. The remaining amount of$13,307.72 is not sufficient to accomplish reclamation of this site. It may be possible to apply this amount as credit towards a revised financial assurance. 4. Comments regarding Department of Conservation Letter Dated December 18, 2000 On January 30, 2001, I spoke with staff at the Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation (OMR) regarding the recommendations for the use of test plot data prior to reclamation of the Carr Mme. I discussed some of the concerns as expressed in your January 5, 2001 letter. OMR staff supports implementing the measures necessary to satisfy the Clean Up and Abatement Order, prior to site reclamation. Their staff also agrees that some test plots should be developed on more steep slopes, and not just the level areas as identified in their recommendation, and indicates that the test plots may provide viable data after 1 to 2 seasons, as opposed to the 3 to 5 seasons normally required. I will be providing your remaining comments to the Office of Mine Reclamation for their consideration and response. I agree that the most recent response from OMR regarding their field visit and reclamation prescriptions for the Carr mine is not comprehensive, nor do they address the site's conditions, as reviewed in the field. I believe that the information provided by OMR regarding test plots can become an integral part of a revised Reclamation Plan, but additional or alternative proposals for reclamation of the site, based upon sound techniques, will receive due consideration and review by County staff. 5. Jannuu ry_15, 2001 deadline for the submittal of a revised Reclamation Plan, as established by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Butte County, acting in capacity as lead agency,will be responsible for any deadlines imposed for compliance with SMAR.A. I have recently_communicated with Regional Board stat)' regarding this issue. Regional Board staff is agreeable to the satisfaction of the Clean-up and Abatement Order, separately from the Reclamation Plan, and indicated that they could be contacted regarding compliance, separate from the reclamation plan process. The County will Mr. Jim Wallace, Page 4 Environmental Consulting Services February 23, 2001 continue to coordinate with the Regional Board to ensure the plan complies with their requirements. Planning Division staff finds that the most critical issue to resolve at this time is the Clean-Up and Abatement Order issued by the Regional Board. Given the fact that the Clean-Up and Abatement Order will take time to address and implement, and the difficulty of assessing site conditions due to the snow pack,the County is willing to postpone the completion of a Reclamation Plan at this time. However, the County must ensure that this site complies with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, and therefore a Reclamation Plan for the Carr Mine must be submitted to this office no later than August 1,2001. The plan must be completed in accordance with County application materials, and conform to the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. The County must receive an implementation schedule for compliance with the Clean-up and Abatement for this postponement to remain effective. Additionally, the Regional Board must concur that good faith efforts have been made in complying with the Clean-up and Abatement Order. I hope that the information presented in this letter will assist you in developing the work necessary to bring the Carr Mine site into compliance with State and County law. If you should have any questions upon receipt of this letter please do not hesitate to contact me at 530-538-7601. I would like to thank you and Mr. Zandstra for your cooperation to date, and am looking forward to working with you in the future. Sinc , Daniel C. Breedon Senior Planner Enclosures cc: Regional Water Quality Control Board Glen Stober, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation County Counsel .. �... u ecounfq LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 December 29, 2003 Local Agencies and Departments: RE: Change of date and location of the Pre-application Review,APN: 59-210-006,-007, for Richard Loppnow,Proposal to re-open the CARR MINE through Mining Permit application. The Butte County Department of Development Service, Planning Division has received a request for a pre- application conference regarding a proposal to re-open a previous gold mine known as the Carr Mine. Due to the permitting history of this site,this meeting will be utilized to provice the applicant with information on the current status of the site with respect to records from the County of Butte and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and what steps will be necessary to pursue a new Mining Permit. The project is located northeast of Philbrook Reservoir,located on Philbrook Road approximately 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Humbug Road and Philbrook Road. This meeting will also be used to inform the applicant of local or sta.e requirements that may apply to this project. This allows the applicant to incorporate those requirements Tito the design of the project when the actual application is made. The applicant will be present to answer questions and receive comment. The pre-application conference will be held in the Department of Development Services Conference Room located at 7 County Center Drive,Oroville,Wednesday,February 11,2004, 10 a.m.to 12 noon. (The conference was previously scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2004, in the General Services Building Conference Room). If your department has concerns or comments regarding the proposal, please have someone attend or submit written comments to this department prior to the meeting date. Comments may be sent to the above address or faxed to(530)538-7785 attention Dan Breedon,prior to the meeting date. If you have any questions,please contact me at(530)538-7629. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Daniel C. Breedon Principal Planner cc: Inter Departmental Review(IDR)Committee Ray Bruun, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Phil Woodward, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Rob Mackenzie, Butte County Counsel i I z ar•,._ LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 December 29,2003 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 Mr. Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services 2514 Simons Court Carson City,NV 88703 RE: Change of date and location of the Pre-application Review,APN: 59-210-006,-007,for Richard Loppnow,Proposal to re-open the CARR MINE through Mining Permit application. Dear Mr. Wallace: This letter is to inform you that the pre-application conference previously scheduled for Monday,January 5, 2004,in the General Services Building Conference Room has been rescheduled for Wednesday,February 11, 2004, 10 a.m.to 12 noon to be held in the Department of Development Services Conference Room located at 7 County Center Drive, Oroville. Your attendance at this meeting is requested. As we have discussed, this meeting will focus primarily on the status of the mine according to County and State records, and what steps would be necessary to pursue new operations., Should you have any questions or need any additional information,please feel free to call me at (530)538- 7629,between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Sincerely, Daniel C. Breedon Principal Planner cc: Richard Loppnow 42 ` LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY �T PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 December 2, 2003 Mr. Jim Wallace Environmental Consulting Services 2514 Simons Court Carson City,NV 88703 Dear Mr. Wallace: RE: Pre-application Review,APN: 59-210-006,-007, for Richard Loppnow,Proposal to re-open the CARR MINE through Mining Permit application. This letter is to inform you that a pre-application conference has been scheduled for Monday,January 5,2004, 10 a.m.to 12 noon to be held in the General Services Building Conference Room located at 3A County Center Drive, Oroville. Your attendance at this meeting is requested. As we have discussed, this meeting will focus primarily on the status of the mine according to County and State records, and what steps would be necessary to pursue new operations. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to call me at(530)538- 7629, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. 4S' el angel C. Breedon Principal Planner cc: Richard Loppnow . =rtes utte ount L f LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE • OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA 95965-3397 6 TELEPHONE: (530)538-7601 FAX: (530)538-7785 December 2, 2003 Local Agencies and Departments: RE: Pre-application Review, APN: 59-210-006,-007,for Richard Loppnow,Proposal to re-open the CARR MINE through Mining Permit application. The Butte County Department of Development Service, Planning Division has received a request for a pre- application conference regarding a proposal to re-open a previous gold mine known as the Carr Mine. Due to the permitting history of this site,this meeting will be utilized to provide the applicant with information on the current status of the site with respect to records from the County of Butte and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and what steps will be necessary to pursue a new Mining Permit. The project is located northeast of Philbrook Reservoir, located on Philbrook Road approximately 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Humbug Road and Philbrook Road. This meeting will also be used to inform the applicant of local or state requirements that may apply to this project. This allows the applicant to incorporate those requirements into the design of the project when the actual application is made. The applicant will be present to answer q'aestions and receive comment. The pre-application conference will be held in the General Services Building Conference Room located at 3A County Center Drive,Oroville,Monday,January 5,2004, 10 a.m.to 12 noon. If your department has concerns or comments regarding the proposal, please have someone attend or submit written comments to this department prior to the meeting date. Comments maybe sent to the above address or faxed to(530)538-7785 attention Dan Breedon, prior to the meeting date. If you have any questions please contact me at(530)538- 7629. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. S . Daniel C. Breedon Principal Planner Enclosures cc: Inter Departmental Review(IDR) Committee Ray Bruun, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Phil Woodward, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board Rob Mackenzie, Butte County Counsel LEAD IN SHEET FILE NO: PRED 04-08 APN: 059-210-006, 007 APPLICANT: Richard Loppnow 8350 Oneida Farms Road Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521 OWNER: Donald Zandstra REPRESENTATIVE: Jim Wallace, Environmental Consulting Services REQUEST: Pre-Application Conference regarding a proposal to re-open a previous gold mine known as the Carr Mine LOCATION: northeast of Philbrook Reservoir, on Philbrook Road, approximately 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Humbug Road and Philbrook Road SIZE: 200 acres SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT# 5 EXISTING ZONING: U, (Unclassified) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: TM (Timber Mountain) ZONING HISTORY: SURROUNDING ZONING: SURROUNDING LAND USE: SITE HISTORY: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: ASSIGNED PLANNER: Dan Breedon Date Application Received 10/28/2003 Date Project Assigned 30 Day Complete 11/27/2003 Preset Hearing Date 1/5/2004 "DRAFT" LEAD IN SHEET FILE NO: Ne `l Oq-09 AP# CST-;10-00(,. 07 APPLICANT: 1(',Gc4-A-Qa'1 AD PPnvvw, 213 So d^/,Fl dA.6.t-44S ,e�., c�.4Gtc /'tvc-�, e .�ys� 77.5-39J->Yd'cS OWNER:&,vA-ted ZAf'pse-U-4� Po im w as'9 iqul vc -7 J-'?// REPRESENTATIVE: c_ooT ca-esoA-1 c;ty N1-1 s-FF'0.3 PROPOSED REQUEST: (to be filled out by person taking in application) j6Qas- 46[ALnP,444�.t/T CeO�t/�G'LB6./�Gz- r9 -ow A MKIV KA/D6&P" AT TCfc' C,(,P.e AA(Alm, FINAL REQUEST: (to be filled out by project planner) SIZE: )ao LOCATION: r -r t4 c r y TLSO"f ulC,r con V 141 9,20,!9k t4_0 A&ovr g 44( F&4.1 r6W t ti7'e�@S r cOi� Or- pa[t Q 429k 1A0,*V SUPERVIS ORAL DISTRICT# EXISTING ZONING: U GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: T-4 ASSIGNED PLANNER: ( .SSV\J PLANNERS INITIALS Date Application Received PIS Dr-?'02 Date Project Assigned 30 Day Complete �0 N041 49-7 Preset Hearing Date—l-3--sQ-oy t COMMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST County Offices and Cities: Chief Administrative Officer X Develop.Services Director X Public Works Director X Environmental Health X Assesor _Building Manager Sheriff _BCAG _ALUC X LAFCo _Air Quality Mgmt. _Butte Co.Farm Bureau _Biggs _Gridley _Chico _Oroville _Paradise _Chico Airport Commission Information Systems Dept. —Animal Control X Agricultural Commission X County Counsel Irrigation District: _Butte Water _Biggs1W.Gridley Water _Durham Irrigation _OWID _Paradise Irrigation _Richvale Irrigation Table Mountain Irrigation _Thermalito Irrigation _Other Domestic Water _Butte Water District _Califomia Water Service Co. _Del Oro Water Co. _OWID _Thermalito Irrigation District _Other Sewer _Butte Water District _Themalito Irrigation _Sterling City Sewer Main —Skansen Subdivision(CSA 21) _L.O.A.PUD Fire Protection X California Department of Forestry _EI Medio Fire Protection District Recreation Districts _Chico Area Recreation _Durham Area Recreation _Feather River Rec.&Park Paradise Recreation&Park Richvale Recreation &Parks Utilities _PG&E North-Chico _Chambers Cable TV _Pacific Bell PG&E South-Oroville Viacom Cable TV State Agencies _CalTrans(Traffic) _Dept.of Water Resources _Dept.of Fish and Game _Forestry(Attn:Craig Carter) _Dept of Parks and Rec. _Highway Patrol _Central Reg.Water Quality Cont. _Caltrans,Aeronautics Program _Off.of Governmental&Env.Relations _Department of Conservation _Off.of Mining Reclamation Dept.Social Services,Comm.Care Licensing Federal Agencies _US Forest Service _US Bureau of Land Management _US Fish&Wildlife Service Army Corps of Engineers _National Marine Fisheries Sservice Other Districts,Agencies,Committees,etc. _Lime Saddle Dist _Community Association School Districts _Drainage _Butte Env.I Council _Reclamation _Cal Native Plant Society _Butte Co. Mining Committee _Forest Ranch Community Assoc. _Paradise Pines Com. Assoc. _Butte Ck.Watershed Conservancy _Mosq.Abatement.Oroville/Butte Co K:\Planning\Forms\DISTR.wF JIM WALLACE NVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 2514 Simons Court Telephone: (775)884-2726 Carson City.Nevada•89703 e-mail:jimwallace@sbcglobal.net October 22, 2003 surrE cot'x'rY Mr. Daniel Breedon OCT 2 7 203 Principal Planner JLC 11.©i-11'ENA Butte County SL'R%,i(ES Department of Development services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Subject:Pre Application for the Carr Mine, Submitted on Behalf of Richard Loppnow Dear Dan: As we have discussed several times in the last week,Richard Loppnow has asked us to submit a pre-application to re-open the Carr Mine. Donald Zandstra,the mine's owner, has authorized this pre-application and is aware that we have submitted it. The purpose of the pre-application is for Mr. Loppnow to fully understand Butte County's position and to assess the process by which the mine could be put back into production. Mr. Loppnow understands that the RWQCB must be satisfied and encourages their attendance at the pre-application meeting. Butte County issued a mining permit to Mr. Zandstra in 1990 and since then there has been significant correspondence and mine inspections. Because of the amount of data already on file and because of County's familiarity with the Carr Mine, we have not included photographs or extensive maps since those reside in the County's files. Mr. Loppnow has not suggested a new mining plan or reclamation plan pending a limited subsurface exploration program in the spring of 2004. After the exploration activities, Mr. Loppnow will consider his mining and reclamation alternatives. We would appreciate a meeting with Butte County and the RWQCB at the earliest opportunity. If you have any questions or need fiarther information, please contact us at (775) 884-2726, or 'ice mwallace sbc lobal.net. Sincerely, � vwlad-1-1 Jim Wallace BUTTE Principal COUNTY nn� CC:Donald D.Zandstra;Richard Loppnow OCT 2 8 2003 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PreciL..s- Metais Recovery C npany An Nevada Corporation 2 September 2003 Dan Bredon BUTTE Department of Public Health COUNTY 202 Mira Loma Drive SEp 0 9 2003 Orville, California 95965 DE SERVICNT Mr. Bredon, ES Would you send me the permitting requirements for mining in Butte County? The property is the Carr mine, owned by Don Zanstra of Paradise, California. I am a mining consultant (placer) and have a client from Wisconsin that has an interest in acquiring the property. I left a message on your phone and on the phone of Craig Erickson, the Program Manager. Thanking you in advance of receiving the above information Sincerely, Precious Metals Recovery Co. 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