HomeMy WebLinkAbout81-135 041-080-027 (4)uonsuitmg rngineer
18772 Harmon Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 422-0763
For Mr. Ron Logan
Date: 11/30/07
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OPERATION INFORMATION
Operation Name: New Era' Mine
Operation Address: 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA 95965
Operation Total Acreage: -18
Operation•Mine Acreage: 6
Operation Type: Cut & Cover Placer Mine
Operation County Permit: # 81'135
Operation. A.P.: # 41-08-27
�. I. PRIMARY RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES Page 1 of 5
Description of Task: Site Grading, Earthwork and Re -vegetation for the New Era Mine.
Methods to be Used: Reinstatement of pits, ponds and site excavations with bulldozer and
excavator.
A. . Equipment - List all equipment required to complete identified task. For large reclamation jobs separate mine
areas for ease of accounting.:
Equipment Quantity $/Hour # of Hours Cost ($)
Total Equipment.Cost for this Task $ 5 00
B. Labor - List all labor categories to completeidentified task.
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Labor Category Quantity $/Hour . # of Hours Cost ($)
Total Labor Cost for this Task $ O O
C. Materials - List all materials required to complete identified task.(include disposal costs).
Item Quantity . - $/Unit Cost ($)
Total Materials Cost for this Task $
D. Direct Cost for this Task
Equipment Cost + Labor Cost + Materials Cost = $ �b '-
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Total Labor Cost for this Task $ O O
C. Materials - List all materials required to complete identified task.(include disposal costs).
Item Quantity . - $/Unit Cost ($)
Total Materials Cost for this Task $
D. Direct Cost for this Task
Equipment Cost + Labor Cost + Materials Cost = $ �b '-
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H.- REVEGETATION Page 2 of 5
Description of Task: Fertilization and sowing of natural grasses.
Methods to be Used: Hand distribution.
A. Equipment - List all equipment required to complete identified task..
Equipment Quantity $/Hour, # of Hours Cost ($)
Total Equipment Cost for this Task $ 4COT
B. Labor -List, all .labor categories to complete. identifiedaask.
Labor Category Quantity $/Hour # of<:Hours Cost ($)
Total Labor Cost for this Task $
C. Materials - List all materials required to complete identified task.
Unit of
Item / Plant Species Measure . # ot:Units $/..U.nit
C7N 1 L 2 _
Total Materials Cost for this Task $ • �Z�
D. Direct Cost for this Task
-
Equipment Cost + Labor Cost + Materials Cost $��o0
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Total Labor Cost for this Task $
C. Materials - List all materials required to complete identified task.
Unit of
Item / Plant Species Measure . # ot:Units $/..U.nit
C7N 1 L 2 _
Total Materials Cost for this Task $ • �Z�
D. Direct Cost for this Task
-
Equipment Cost + Labor Cost + Materials Cost $��o0
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III. PLANT STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
Description of Task: Removal of washing plant, electrical, plumbing, concrete slabs and
portable buildings.
Methods to be Used: Disassemble and removal off site with tractor and low -boy trailer.
A. Equipment - List all equipment required to complete identified task.
Equipment Quantity $/Hour # of Hours
Page 3 of 5
Cost ($)
Ar-Wa aim
e i om.�WW"AN"' ,
al..
Total Equipment Cost for this Task$rJ«•
B. Labor = List all -labor.categories to complete identified task.
Labor Category Quantity $/Hour # of Hours
Cost ($)
00
Total Labor Cost for this Task $ j—
C. Demolition - List all structures and equipment to be dismantled or demolished.
Type of Volume Unit Cost Disposal
Structure / Equipment Material (cubic feet) Basis Cost Cost ($)
Total Materials Cost for this Task Cyo
D. Direct Cost for this Taske0
�
Equipment Cost + Labor Cost.+ Demolition Cost = $ 1ID –
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IV. MISCELLANEOUS COST
Page 4 of 5
Quantity $/Unit Cost ($)
Total Miscellaneous Costs $
# of Monitoring
$/Visit # Visits/Year Years . Cost ($)
00
Total Monitoring Costs $ ��
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i; &UMMARY OF COST
Total of all Primary Reclamation Activities Costs
$
7,700
'Total of all Revegetation Costs
$
3,460
Total of all Plant Structures &
Equipment Removal Costs.
$
8,720
Total of all Miscellaneous Costs
$
200
Total of all Monitoring Costs
$
250 '
Total of Direct Costs
20,330
Supervision (5%)
$
1,016
Profit/Overhead (5 %)
$
1;016 .
Contingencies (10 %)
$
2,033
Mobilization (2%)
$
406
Total of Indirect Costs
$__4
471
Total of Direct and Indirect Costs
$
24,801
Total Estimated Cost of Reclamation
$
249801
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOW SCHWARZENEGGER, GOVERNOR
�'• DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
" \16 OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMAIiION
801 K STREET •AAS 09-06 • SACRAMENTO. CALIFORNIA 95814
PHONE 916 / 3239198 • FAX 916 / 445.6066 • TDD 9.16/1 324-2555 • WEB SITE conservation ca gov
January 24, 2008
Mr. Chris Thomas
Department of Development Services
County of Butte
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Thomas:
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE COST ESTIMATE FOR NEW ERA. MINE (CA MINE #91-04-
0031), COUNTY OF BUTTE
The Department of Conservation (Department), Office of Mine Reclamation:(OMR).received
a financial assurance cost estimate (cost estimate) in the amount of $24,801 for the New
Era mine on January 14, 2008. This mine is operated by North Continent Land and Timber
Inc. The County of Butte is the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.(SMARA) lead
* • agency for this surface mining operation.
Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 2774(c) provides that, prior to .approval of a"cost
estimate, a lead agency must submit the. cost estimate and all related documentation to the
Department at one time. This requirement is clarified in California Code of Regulations,
Title 14 (CCR), Section 3805.
OMR has determined that the documentation accompanying the recent cost estimate
submission for the New Era Mine is incomplete. Specifically, it contains no indication from
Butte County, as required by CCR Section 3805, that the cost estimate amount is adequate.
For this reason, we are returning the cost estimate to you at this time. Please submit a
copy of the -proposed cost estimate, and all related documentation to OMR at onetime.
Please also include a cover letter indicating that your agency considers the financial
assurance amount to be adequate to conduct and complete reclamation on the mined lands
in accordance with the approved reclamation plan.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at Mike.Luksic &-conservation.ca.gov_ or at
t
(916) 445-0395.
Sincerely,
uT. ITIE;
✓i'` ✓ i���G
CO11NTf
Mike Luksic, P.G. #7310
JAN. 2 8 2k"
Engineering Geologist
DEVELOPMEKI
Compliance Section
SERVI SLS
• rffte (Department of Conservationtr mission is to protect Californians andtheiremvironment &Y
Protecting fives andpropertyfrom eartfiquakes andrandsfrdes-, eEnsuring safe mWngandoirandgas driffiq;
Conserving Cahfon+ia:s fa»nrand and Saving energy aiidresoun;es through recycfing
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i Holdrege And Kull Financial Assurance Estimate
I. PRIMARY RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES
Description of Task: Site earthwork grading.
Methods to be used: Mass grading to establish final site grades and erosion and sediment controls.
Miscellaneous Information:
Overburden (cubic yards): 50,000. (cy)
Topsoil (cubic yards): 14,000 (cy)
Area (acres) 18 (ac)
Production Rate (cubic yards/hour): 1. 2. 3. 4.
Haul Distance (feet): 1. 2. 3. 4.
A. EQUIPMENT: List all equipment required to complete identifiedd task. For large reclamation jobs
senarate mine -areas fnr ease ef-amountina.
Equipment
Quantity
$!Hour
# of. Hours
Cost ($)
1 CAT D8R Trade Type Dozer
1
158.08
160.00
25,292.80
2 CAT 330D Hydraulic Excavator
1
120:21.. _
; .160;00.
1:9,233;60
3 CAT 725 Articulated Trick
1
36:73
160100
5;876:80
4 CAT 815F Series 2 Compactor
1
127.21
1$0.00.
20,353.60
5. CAT 414E Industrial Loader
1
46.49
.40:00
1,859:60
6 CAT 450Backhbe Loader _ .
1
52,86
80:00.
4;228:80
7
fi
CAT 450 Backhoe Loader Operator
1
6:00 .
80:00
3,417.60
Total Equipment: Cost for .this Task=
$76,845.20
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B. LABOR:
List all labor categories to complete iaennnea tasK.
C. MATERIALS: List an matenais requires to compiete taenanea tasK pncIuae 015posai cosisl.
Item
Labor Category
Quantity
Wow
# of Hours:
0.00
1
CAT D8T Dozer Operator
1
44.24
160:00
7,078:40
2
CAT 330D Hydraulic Excavator Operator _
1
44:24
160.00
7,078.40 .
3
CAT 725 Articulated Truck Operator
1
42.72
160.00
6;835.20
4
CAT 815F Series 2 Compactor Operator
1
42.72
160.00
6,835.20
5
CAT 414E Industrial Loader Operator
1
42.72
40.00
11708.80
fi
CAT 450 Backhoe Loader Operator
1
42.72
80:00
3,417.60
7.
Laborers
3
31.96
160.00
154340.80
Total Labor Cost this Task =
$48,294.40
C. MATERIALS: List an matenais requires to compiete taenanea tasK pncIuae 015posai cosisl.
Item
Quantity $Knit Cost ($)
1 None
0.00
2
0.00
3
0.00
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0.00
7
0.00
Total Material Cost this Task = $0.00
D. DIRECT COST FOR THIS TASK:
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11. REVEGETATION
Description of Task:
Methods to be used:
A. EQUIPMENT:
. New Ere Mine
Financial Assurance Estimate
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Fertilize and sow native grasses and plant native trees.
Native seed mix applied by hydroseed subcontractord and trees planted by hand meths
List all equipment required to complete identifiedd task.'
B. LABOR:
List all labor categories to complete i(lentihea tasK.
Equipment
Quantity
$!Hour # of Hours
Cost ($)
1
CAT 414E Industrial Loader
1
46.49 40.00
1859.60
2
Agriculture Disk & Harrow
1
20.00 40.00
800.00 .
3
Hydroseed Application Truck
1
225.00 24:00
5400.00
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0.00
7
0.00
Tol:W:Equipment Cost.for this Task;= .
.::$%W9.60
B. LABOR:
List all labor categories to complete i(lentihea tasK.
C. MATERIALS: List all matenals required to complete ioenunea tasK (inciuoe oisposai costs).
Item ! Plant Species
Labor Category
Quantity
$/Hour . # of Hours
Cost ($)
1
CAT 414E Industrial Loader Operator
1
42.72 40.00
1708.80
2
Hydroseed Application Truck Operators
3
31.96 24.00.
2301:12
3
Laborer
3 .
31.96 40.00
3835.20
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0.00
7
0.00
Total Labor this Task =
$7;845.12
C. MATERIALS: List all matenals required to complete ioenunea tasK (inciuoe oisposai costs).
Item ! Plant Species
Unit of # of Units $IUnit Cost ($)
1 Native seed mix
acre 18 300.00 5400.00
2
0.00
3
0.00 .
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0.00
7
0.00
Total Material Cost for this Task = $59400.00
D. DIRECT COST FOR THIS TASK:
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equipment cost + Laoor cost + matenai cost = ;0/1,su4.1c
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III. PLANT STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
Description of Task: Remove ore processing plant and associated utilities and concrete slab.
Methods to be used: Disassemble and haul off-site with low -boy trackor and trailer.
A. EQUIPMENT: List all equipment required to complete identifiedd task.
B. LABOR: List all labor categories to complete.identified task.
Equipment
Quantity
$11-Iour # of Hours
Cost ($)
1
Crane
1
175.00 16.00
2800.00
2
Aliterrain Fork Lift
1
55.00 16.00
880.00
3
Low -Boy Tractor Trailer (6 axles)
1
. 52.43 16.00
838.88
4
On -Highway Dump Truck (3 axles)
1
52.67 16.00
842.72 .
5
1
35.00
16.00
0.00
6
Laborers
3
31 :96
0.00
7
s
0.00
0.00
7
Total:Equipment.Cost:forthis'Task =
$5,361.60
B. LABOR: List all labor categories to complete.identified task.
C. DEMOLITION: List all structures and equipment to be dismantled or demolished.
Structures I Equipment Material Volume
Type (cubic feet)
Labor Category
Quantity
$IHour
# of Hours
Cost ($)
1
Crane Operator.0perator
1
57:56.
16:00
920.96
2
Ailterrain Fork Lift Driver
1
42.72
16.00
683.52
3
Low -Boy Truck Drver
1
45.00
16.00
720.00
4
On -Highway Dump Truck Drivers
1
35.00
16.00
560:00
5
Laborers
3
31 :96
16:00
1534.08
s
0.00
7
0.00
.Totai,Labor Cost forthis Task =
$4,418.56 .
C. DEMOLITION: List all structures and equipment to be dismantled or demolished.
Structures I Equipment Material Volume
Type (cubic feet)
Unit Cost
Basis
Disposal Cost ($)
Cost
1 Gold Processing Plant Foundations Concrete 540
1.00
1.00 540.00 .
2
0.00
3
0.00
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0.00
7
0.00
?rials Cost for this Task = $540.00
D. DIRECT COST FOR THIS TASK: Equipment Cost + Labor Cost + Material Cost $10,320.15
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IV. MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
Examples of this type of cost could include temporary storage of equipment and matedsl off site, special on-time permits (i e.
transportation permits for extra wide or overweight loads, etc.), decommissioning a process mill (Le. decontamination of equipment), or
disposal of warehouse inventories..
Description of Task: Permit acquisition.
Methods to be used: Purchase from County.
A. EQUIPMENT: List all equipment required to complete identifiedd task.
Item 1 Task
Quantity $11 -lour Cost ($)
1 General permits for transportation of equipment on County roads.
12 200.00 2400.00 .
2
0.00
3
0.00
4
0.00
5
0.00
6
0:00
7
0.00 .
6
0.00
9
0.00
10
0.00
11
0.00.
12
0.00
.13'
0.00
14 .
0.00
15
0.00
16
0.00,
17
0.00
Total Miscellaneous Costs = $2,400.00
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V. MONITORING COSTS
Description of Task: Engineering constructgion quality assurance observation and testing services.
Methods to be used: On-site observation and compaction testing.
A. EQUIPMENT: List all equipment required to complete identifiedd task.
Monitoring Task
Visit # VisitsNear # Monitoring Years Cost ($)
1 Engineering Inspection
600.00 4 2 4800.00
2
0.00
3
0.00
4
0.00
5
0:00
6
0.00
7
0.00
8
;::0:00
9
A00
10
0.00
11
0.00 . .
12
0.00
13
0.00
14
0.00
15
0.00
16
0.00
TotallMonitoring Costs = $4,800:00
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HoldregeAnd Kull /. Financial Assurance Estimate
Vi. SUMMARY OF COSTS
DIRECT COSTS
I. Total of all Primary Reclamation Activities Cost
$125,139.60
H. Total of ali.Revegetation Costs
$21,304.72
III Total of all Plant Structrues & Equipment Removal Costs
$10,320.16
IV. Total of all Miscellaneous Costs
$2,400.00
V. Total of all Monitoring Costs
$4,80100
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
$163,964.48
INDIRECT COSTS
Supervision Percent 50
.$8;.198:22
Profit / Overhead Percent 5.0
$8,198.22
Contingencies Percent 10.0
$16,396.45
Mobilization Percent -2.0
$3,279:29
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS1
$36;072;1,
TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS. ,
$200;036:67
LEAD AGENCY ADMINISTRATION COST*
(Determined by the Lead Agency)
$0:00
`' • TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF RECLAMATION
$200,036:67
*Note: The Financial Assurance Guidelines recommend that when reviewing and approving a financial assurance cost estimate, lead
agencies should include their administrative cost to draw on the financial assumace
and implement. the reclamation plan,
should it becomenecessary.
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��utte County Department of Development Services
TIM SNELLINGS, DIRECTOR I PETE:CALARCO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-7601 Telephone
.(530) 538-7785 Facsimile
ADMINISTRATION * BUILDING * PLANNING
February 21, 2008
Frank Noland .
North Continent Land & Timber
P.O. Box 5362
Chico, CA 95927
RE: Review of Financial Assurance'"Cost Estimates
New Era Mine (CA MINE ID# 91-04-0031)/4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA
Dear Mr. Noland:
This office is in receipt of your Financial Assurance Cost Estimates* dated January 25; 2008, prepared by
• Holdredge and Kull forthe New:Era Mine 'Public Resources Code Section § 2773.T(a)(3) states "The amount
of financial assurances required of a surface:mining,operation for anyone year shall be adjusted annually to
account for new lands disturbed by. surfaceMning operations;inflation, andTeciarnation-of lands
accomplished in accordance with the approved reclamation plan." Califomia Code of.Regulations (CCR)
Section § 3805 requires -that prior to submitting the -Financial Assurance Cost Estimates to the Office of Mine
Reclamation, the County of Butte must frrst:determine that the estimates are adequate.
Staff has conducted a preliminary review of your cost estimates, which is required prior to the County
forwarding them to the Office of Mine Redarnation for final review. In reviewing the cost estimates, staff
found several deficiencies in the cost estimates. These deficiencies are noted as follows:
• The Cost Estimates will need to include the source and methodology utilized in determining
equipment costs (i.e. Labor Surcharge & Equipment Rental Rates/Caltrans, Caterpillar, etc.);
• The Cost estimates will need to include the source and methodology utilized in determining all labor
costs (i.e. prevailing union labor rates, Dept. of Labor, etc.);
• Page 2. of 6, Under Item II. Revegetation costs, the task description indicates "Fertilize and sow native
grasses and plant native trees. Native seed mix applied by hydroseed subcontractor and trees
planted by hand method.0- Under this task, there should be a more precise description as to the
specific tasks to be performed. This may take the form of a narrative description. Please include the
number of trees to be planted, the species of trees, the size of trees, etc. Relative to the seed
mixture, please include a description of the seed mixture (species/blend). Please provide the basis
for the cost utilized in calculating the seed mbdure and trees to be planted. Please note that this may
be achieved through the inclusion of a detailed seed supplier/nursery bid attached to the cost
estimates.
• • Page 3 of 6, Under Item 111. Plant Structures and Equipment Removal, the description and costs
associated with any "bone -yard' or scrap metals should also be included in this section if applicable.
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• Page 4 of 6, Under Item IV., Miscellaneous Costs, the Aescription of the task indicates that there will
be permit acquisition. This section will need to indicate the total cost of permits, as well as the labor
costs. Please breakdown into two line items. Specific permits shall be detailed (i.e. demolition
permit, grading permit, building permit, transportation permit, etc.).
Under this task, a cost for engineering the six (6) sediment ponds above Dry Creek, including the
necessary permits should also be included.
Page 5 of 6, Under Item V. Monitoring Costs, it states for the description of the task as °Engineering
construction quality assurance observation and testing services. Onsite observation and -compaction
testing." Please provide a narrative description as to the specific tasks that are to be performed
under this task. Additionally, all equipment to be utilized in performing this task shall be included in
the estimate. Also, identify the personnel to complete this task (i.e. engineering geologist, civil
engineer, engineering technician, etc.) and the hourly rate for the individual(s) to complete this task.
Since there are to be four visits per year, please indicate when these visits are to take place (wet
weather, summer conditions, etc.).
• The Financial Assurance Cost Estimates should also include a site plan depicting the areas that have
been disturbed at present and including. those areas that are to be disturbed this coming year,. areas
to be reclaimed and any, phasing should also be identified on the site plan. The site plan should
clearly identify the 18-6cees.in question; location of overburden on the site, and including the -location
of the topsoil.. The site plan should also include the location of sediment ponds and Dry Creek for
reference.
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• The Cost Estimates shall also include a cost breakdown for the mobilization of.equipment. This shall
include all transportation costs, including cost of transporting equipment and all labor associated with
the task.
• . The required cost estimates shall also include the name and address.of the authors of the cost
estimates. Page 6 of B, included a signature, however, the name shall also be printed so that it can
be easily determined who the author is.
Please note that based on the deficiencies noted above, this office is unable to determine the adequacy of the
cost estimates for submittal to the Office of Mine Reclamation pursuant to CCR Section. §3805 at this time.
Therefore, the revised estimates will need to be resubmitted to this office within 30 days of the date of this
letter. Upon receipt of your revised estimates, this office will conduct a preliminary review and if determined
to be adequate per CCR Section § 3805, this office will forward your estimates to the Office of Mine
Reclamation for review and concurrence.
Thank you very much for your continued cooperation in this matter. if you should have any questions
regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (530) 538-6706.
Sincerely,
Chris Thomas
Associate Planner
• cc: Mike Luksic, Compliance Section, Office of Mine Reclamation
Candace Mapel, Office of Mine Reclamation
Tim Snellings, Director
Charles Thistlethwaite, Planning Manager
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