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Owner of fining Operation Telephone RonaldLogan z ( 530 ) 533-4645 Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next years report form) 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City. ^ State/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville CA/95965 Was this operation purchased by you during reporting year? Was this operation sold by you during reporting year? .Yes. If yes, date of purchase X-. No. r Yes. If yes, date of saleR I [!�i No. 4. L.andown r Assessors Parcel # Ronald Logan & Betty Logan 41-08-27 Mailing Address Telephone 4095 Dry Creek Rd. ( 530 ) 533-4645 City/State/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville, CA 95965 5. Status of Mining Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR r; Newly Permitted -Not yet in operation. Date Permitte Z 1982 Active. Idle (as defined in Public Resources. Code Section 2727.1). Complete the following: a . Date operation became idle r Copy of Approved Interim Management Plan attached. ' r Interim Management Plan pending with Lead Agency, r Closed with no intent to resume. Date mining ceased Close"riamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Date mining'ceased 6. Status of Reclamation Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR )Ri Reclamation not started. r Reclamation In progress (attach, updated reclamation plan map indicating progress). r Reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Reclamation certified complete on (Date). F• Financial Assurances released on (Date). DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator A state to Caerornie R &DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION CA MINEID# 9'I - VMNING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORTMRRir2 Page 2 7. r; yes.' - jX No Inspection completed by Lead Agency during the reporting year. If yes, attach a copy of the Surface Mining Inspection Report (MRRC-1). If inspection report is not attached, please explain on Page 4. r 8A. SMARA Lead Agency (city OR county ONLY) Butte County , N.C. N.C. 8B. Redamation Plan Status r No Plan Approved on (date). Attach copy with amendments, conditions, and PROOF of approval. _ 18 Number of acres subject to Reclamation Plan Pending. Submitted to, Lead Agency on (date).Ct F. On Appeal. Submitted to SMGB on (date). 9. Yes: Financial Assurances approved by Lead Agency. ,%, TtArd' C.OP�Y AND(t?R Complete below for approved Financial Assurances: Date orArwiel Review E)Orsdon Date or Amount Type We Posted by Lead Aperwy Renewal Date (f aWimWe) 3,000.00 Perf. Bond r No':, Financial Assurances NOT approved by Lead Agency. r; Financial Assurances pending with Lead Agency. Submitted on (date) y IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH. SEPARATE PLOT F, 10. ATTACH NAMED U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP —7.5' OR 15' QUAD—SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF MINING OPERATION ' N.C. Latitude Longitude Section—Township-Range ase Meridian Quad Name County 3Q�UZ �3,gsN IZI �3%Z� �ti 1-21N-3E-M.D.M Oroville Butte r 11. Type Code(s) of Mining Operation uSC 'd.RT ODE 5 N.C. 12. DISTURBED ACREAGE 1, Approximate disturbed acreage at beginning of (This figure should match the figure from item 12, line 5 ori your annual report. If it does not match, please explain on Page 4.) ! o Q 2, Approximate acreage disturbed during. ' 3, (ADD LINE 1 TO LINE 2) r 4, Approximate disturbed acreage reclaimed during : - • 5 0 ,(SUBTRACT UNE 4 FROM UNE 3) Approximate disturbed acreage remaining at end of I— 13. N.C. (; Acres Permitted: 18 & Permit# 81-135 r' Acres Vested (Acres disturbed prior to January 1, 1976) 17Acres on Federal Lands: • & PerniVID # r: 14. *j C $ Current total assessed value of mining operation as established by County Assessors Office. ` DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator 4 stave Of Calltomla • DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION , OnAINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91- MFfRG2 Page 3 15. COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS PROPRIETARY AND WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO D - PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 2207(g) • Check here If TOTAL PRODUCTION Category No , a Number Production List All Commodities (from for a Amount of Troy (from Exhibit B) Exhibit B) Commodity Tons Production Ounces Pounds A. PRIMARY COMMODITY PRODUCED BY OPERATION: Gold (Placer) B. ALL OTHER COMMODITIES PRODUCED BY OPERATION ' Qndude any production of gold and silver); Platinum group metals 16. FEES SCHEDULE USING BOTH YOUR CATEGORY NUMBER AND TOTAL PRODUCTION FROM 15(A) ABOVE, REFER TO EXHIBIT C TO FIND YOUR CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION RANGE. ENTER YOUR CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION CODE IN 16(A) AND FEE IN 16(B) BELOW. ;Y• A -PRODUCTION CODE.. ........................................:.... B. REPORTING FEE......... ;f 1< ,...• . t, ............................................. • $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: IF GOLD OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(B), CONTINUE.ON TO COMPLETE 16(C) AND (D) C. GOLD FEE ( Ounce(s) of gold) X ($5.00 per ounce) = $ 0.00 D. SILVER FEE ( Ounces) of silver) X (;0.10 per ounce) = $ . 0.00 w • TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B), (C) AND (D) t 0.00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL).., • 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State2lP Code Oroville, CA 95965 Telephone Number ( 530 ) 533-4645 I certify that the information submitted herein is complete and accurate (failure to submit complete and accurate requisite information may result in an admin'istratme penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2 4.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER 4DATE 4 TITLE OF SUBMITTER Land Owner ' Please mail annual report, reporting fee,.gold and silver fee and ALL required attachments to: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION - Office of Mine Reclamation •r 801 K Street, MS 09-06 958143529 Sacramento, CA R ; DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator State of Cefbmia DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION CA MINEID# 91- MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MRRC-2 Page.4 Operating Information for New Era Mine 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA 95965 Year: 1989 Activities: 1. Started running ore from area adjacent to the plant. 2. Installed updated cutting table. 3. Continued work on settling ponds. 4. Maintained roads around site. 5. Worked underground in old mine tunnel high grading ore from bedrock. 6. General maintenance on all equipment and grounds west of Dry,Creek. Ronald j!„ Logan , t attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual opera ion of the -New EragAine located at 4095 Dry Creek. Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date to the.present. • • I, Michael Logan, a resident of Butte County, California, attest to the fact that I have worked at various times and witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, from the time that Permit # 81-135 was issued on June 12, 1982 to the present. e Mi al Logan I- Wade Logan, a resident of Butte, County, California, attest to the fact that I have worked. -at various times and witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine _ ,- -located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, from the time that Permit # 8.1=135 was ..issued on June 12, 1982 to the present. Log ` M a, attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual L gl operation of the New Era Mine 1 cated at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA; Permit # 81-135, from the date to ther resent. e A I Date • LJ 0 I, re C 40 I attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the Wew Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date / / S-- K z to the present. Date —......... ..... . 1• I; o AA V /Y1 , Z'a; 1A/ , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date to the present. �a4rne�/'/ n U 0 - Date . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Kevin P. McDonnell The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is KEv l m M oD oN lV EL -t- 2. I reside at `ic646 6.Am woo v d..N ; 3. I was born on 01.-24 , 19 SS inyFANcot*VV— UiASK 4. 1 am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville; California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by: Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in,their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a !�') Ec„F lr un t71 o g eb ; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since U'pn1 l q $,5 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with • Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 7" 1165 ; Affidavit of KtVtN (�A c_QnNjVai_ Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter. 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes. all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) musing by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: = -H Ay e 6eEN M±e ttwLPey Roil I ea uso+vh—_rvfi Forz #i+C PIFrtj, Z t+AUE Se -?j. "RoN L.OGAi�f i7e toKSrnM� -n+c- wiritwca ;and • Ow` trra Loc*.( &et&' i+BOms ANP Tt+jorz r 4m.ty5 , T µAyr PAgNe* ANS T%4e a- motwi -nV,%C !6 4% yGA-2 SiNcE Affiant's Initials Affidavit of KEV I PJ M SD OtUI Ot Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • • By: Name: Date: Witnessed�y J� F. W I Date: UQ, Affiant's Initials M . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF quaLes LJ The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ` 1 ; A-1 -'o7 n , A 2. I reside at 3 4. r I was born on "Z Q , 19� in I I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmentalauthority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since % �J 7fe • • Affidavit of �11c�,14 gu SPS Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit musing of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: 4 Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of C �, LL'Og Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • LO Name Date: / a 'D— — r �� ' Witnessed By: Name: F�;2 n k 21—'0 -Q 0 4 Date: / — 2,'z — D g Affiant's Initials AFFIDAVIT I solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Ronald R. Logan, reside at 4950 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville, CA 95965; 2. Betty J. Logan and I are the sole owners of the New Era Mine, A.P.# 41- 08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California; - 3. I, Betty J. Logan and/or our agents have engaged in mining operations on this Property without interruption since it was purchased from the Roy's on July 5th, 1977; 4. During all times relevant to the mining operation on the Property we were granted permits and inspections which were in cooperation with Gayland Taylor, Fish and Game Warden, California Fish and Game Department; _ . 5. On June12, 1982 1 was accompanied by my wife to the office of Bettye Kircher, Director of Planning, Butte County Planning Commission, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville, California; 6. 1 agreed, along with my wife to have a lien placed on our Property to satisfy the Reclamation Bond requirements stated in the Mandatory Conditions # 1-5 set by the Butte County Planning Commission for the permit to be valid. Ronald R. Logan AFFIDAVIT I solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Betty J. Logan, reside at 2156 Dennis Ray Ave. N.E., Keizer, OR, 97303. 2. Ronald R. Logan and I are the sole owners of the New Era Mine, A.P.# 41-08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California. 3. I, Ronald R. Logan and/or our agents have engaged in mining operations on this Property without interruption since it was purchased from the Roy's on July 5th, 1977. 4. During all times relevant to the mining operation on the Property we were granted permits and inspections which were in cooperation with Gayland Taylor, Fish and Game Warden, California Fish and Game Department. 5. On June12, 1982 1 accompanied my husband to the office of Bettye Kircher, Director of Planning, Butte County Planning Commission, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville, California. 6. 1 agreed, along with my husband; to have a lien placed on our Property to satisfy the Reclamation Bond requirements stated in the Mandatory Conditions # 1-5 set by the Butte County Planning Commission for the permit to be valid. WMIAL SAL 10MORLY MATINS Betty o NOTARY Pmuc - OREWN COMMSION N0.4IM AY CO>W"NON EMPIRES JUNE 1S, 2011 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1�day of 200,9 Notary Signal Uf-&-- l 1 Notary public in andf r the County of Mfg '\dr--) _40 And the state of YT-1,►[-)Y\ • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF i The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: I 1. My full name is x '��.�✓ C 3 / .. ��L ; 2. I reside at 30� QC E L�7��✓'"�! L �/�� f'��� A" 1.0/ e)3 3. I was born on �% , l , 19_�Q in , C /lp /(/t/. ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of t1 a Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a Ctr S ra/J'nr/z/ �'��� �/i�/2 Svc �tr� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since % Ll 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �� • • is Affidavit of'l�/�L l✓ /'�'�/�yI� Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, 'during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he -and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous i operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: �✓1/�r/I�� SIC w /��/� � G,r/� � �z; Z/y %�✓l t$ ��� �/ 14N Y 6 /�, To © If' Lode, ��& r J� f- -rg-Y 7� zog Affiant's Initials �7 ; ; and A/%0�%, Affidavit of Page 3 of 3'�— • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein - to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: . Name Date: Witnessed By: Name: OIMU�4—j' h Y (— oGA. iJ Date: Affiant's Initials . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name.is L� 2. 1 reside at COQ! G/�l A�v R`��/ 3: 1 was born on — in ., 4. 1 am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry, Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. 1 understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to a'ry or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; • Affiant's Init 0 .6. I am emplo 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since ; 8. 1 have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and various friends discuss the New Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous occasidns since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions; 9. Michael and our friends have spoken many times to me about the in e- his } experiences there. They specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true tc [Type text] Witnessed By: Name: A. l,o CAN Date:/2,000 [Type text] Affiant's Inital • - .STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Beth Ann T. Reykers The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Beth Ann T. Reykers; • 2.1 . 1 reside at 2320 Woodcrest Lane, Carson City, Nevada 897.01; 3. 1 was born on April 15, 1958 in Patchogue, New York, 4. I am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road,-Oroville, California 95965; 5. 1 understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; • Affiant's Inititals • • • 6. 1 am. self-employed; 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since 1985; 8. .I have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and my husband discuss the New Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous occasions since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions during the 1990's; 9. My husband has spoken many times to me about his visits to the Mine and his experiences there. He specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. 1 have fully read this Affidavit; each statement herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: Date: p� Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Inititals • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) ' AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: s 1. My full name is gobeff 1�01/0't� 2. I reside at 2 3 1 w/oOe� 51'a?' 3. I was born on 69c -t , 19 56 in Mc rlh c eam N Cqr 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a pailt t -el` G 7- (,)Al Iv. 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Al if/ Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or"his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: bC"d!�A 7 -At /e ? proX , 5 ©r 6 77ot&y 6,`,n6e / c�e1 r� ry ZOO �0,4d ©` omMifs C(CIt"/tIfy ,c}©jpto) Irl eC?Gk-(7p4j- ; and Affiant's Initials to Affidavit of�r`yr� r Page 3 of 3 13..I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge.- Name:�✓� Date: _Z� I Witnessed By: Name: Date: , ' LWO Affiant's Initials f`� • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is IM 2. I reside at 70 f 't't i 3. I was born on Marc� , 19 min l�a_ C{� 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am a as ed em to 1 1 , employed C a�-t OC'l 1 c'� 1/-11 7.. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since (?_n4l 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since `y 19S e) S ; • V tezh. gg74 Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 9 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; ' 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California , Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by - • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: )Vv�� Eve -- -L 7t- ; and Affiant's Initials Affidavit of,�ca2� 3y lS Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my ' hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: IM��l� `Cl`�` _�L)$ L) K F Date: Witnessed By: Name: "4' Date: i Affiant's Initials t: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 5eoh Lloyd Gta.l(en+'��� The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Sear\ UO Y 2. I reside at 740 G&J inq Ayerte,f , Amarj L' R (5` 43 ; 3. I was bornon Dec. --%,-,b e - 7-�S , 19511 in C Yv co .0 -ft ; 4. I am preparing, this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a ►Y1acki rte 54- 7. A 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since)'7 & q ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since -ke, Affidavit of SeavN Lloyd aa(j.eh_jid+_ Page 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Loan and/or his agents, I Logan have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to - the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of minerals, naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and :7 quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: = hav e - MA W I U 0_KJT#,= VIAW 5:fI-F ;and Affiant's Initials &. Affidavit of JSe0. ►^ U o K t G a( fieri qe_ Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: , 1Irl LJo d of et Date: 01/,E/08' Witnessed By: Nam( Date: cfl rj�00� V Aff ant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF co The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: . N p I . My full name is _C o' 7 116 _ Gee�g 2. I reside at 1 3. I was born on 19_n 'ell .0 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or'court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a pa/ 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since /q a R ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since • • • 'l Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: l,L, 6– 4, c) o— � ,; ffi Aant's Initials a is Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. Date: 1 �� Witnessed By: Name Date C9 (.Z 8 2 p C) Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. M r+ Y full name is (�5 E 12, A 14c— A-3 S () Pk 2. I reside at 2., (o q S 7 h t c n ` 3: I was born on -AD 9 19aa in s� X91' 1 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the. Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a��`; , 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 7z ; Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2; Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and • quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: .L X i / Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • By: G e–tz- Name Witnessed By: . Name: :6Pz- ku LL,4 Date: / Tzc � —— Affiant's Initials r WELDINGSUPPLY BOB BERGER Vice President 2013 Lincoln Blvd. 357 E. Park Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell (530) 570-8494 P0. Box 2166 rberger®mjbwelding.com ph, (530) 534-6556 Chico, r) 95928 www.mibwelding.com ph. (530) 342-3589 n, WeLE FAX (530) 342 1715 caanN ®Miller. L�IngersollRend. !Pow Y � IPUiLtSIDYLL VY LYMIYfSSYYi TMM,�ffi' • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name isf� 2. I reside at '357 CF- Rark CWc- c c A ``t S�t 2 $ ; 3. I was born on 4 r , 19 (O I in e A ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a j �,�Lkto% Su 0 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his • agents regularly since �5 ; Affidavit of e_ Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, have included: QJ to AC� v ri cL a, q 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. - At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the' public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials a IS • Affidavit of - r•�-- �) . !'u �' .Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15.. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand. in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By:i Name: 2«o l' Date: i Witnessed By: Name: Affiant's Initials C` C: • Affidavit of J 2f e.r Page 4 of 4 Date: n1 3 2 Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 3. 1 was born on 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965',- 5. 5965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am em to ed as a �� _C GLI / / L ) 1/Uc- P Y � �� � { lNt 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since y , 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since S ; 0 Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) .dredging and . quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: Cj --z 0 Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of /y "L-0. Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe. each statement contained herein to be true to the best of any knowledge. By: _ Name: Date: Witnessed By: U / N �. Name: Ckl'i (f' L Date: -c2-,-2 --0 X • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) ' AFFIDAVIT OF MAfev A-11 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 11A (,A) . ' � roc i0-6 (1A 3. I was born on 19,!:j�k in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. " I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or.such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 1I116. I am employed as a 2 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /��9 0 • • Affidavit of / Zn Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any. part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting,' or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods:�t6L-t��a . Axd I ' -q 2 Afflant's Initials A • Affidavit ofOE IF rMLijo4f —� Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: s Name: Dat Q Witnessed By: Name Date: (�) � 2- 1q 2coe� Affiant's Initials a CHICO ,. SCRAP METAL i George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CA 95938 (530) 345-6241 FAX (530) 345-6025 Resale �t SRKH028750345 George Scott, Jr. 878 E. 20th St. Chico, CA 95928 (530)343-7166 FAX (530) 343-9524 CHICO SCRAP METAL, INC. Demolition Contractor CA Lic. No. 812871 • r • U • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: , 11 1. My full name is ''r'C:> I.J. Jam'{ f S-: a 2. I reside at Fr. -i byu� Cry ; /9 3. I was born on l(�� �J 193)- in 4co ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; c_ 6. I am employed as a n W atK 61-F�"r 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have engaged in business tr mactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since / r• Affidavit of 6ty,16& 0. 3CA�' Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: S6 S 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining • operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit r Affia"t'a Tr;bola • • • Affidavit of .Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, {during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald ,R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era ��Mine during all such periods: nt, re-qLLa—z &51:,� and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. �. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name 0.4 Aant"s Initials � ffii1 Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 Date: -- Is • 0 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA . ) COUNTY OF BUTTE AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is G G-0 X&u le-�' S'c 4 -T7 2. I reside at 11.7r,4 VG- QAk l ` 3. I was born on 19 in 14<j fid 1 u i u 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a m s—D ac & -y eq— 4 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / 7 F ; 8. 1 have engaged in business tr,#nsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /9 T? ; 0 Affidavit of , "I � �-t 7 J I2, Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included:1 S-T'!u L �L,i�-7` ,�j cm- t� ✓'1 � "i l dJ L, V t► f i P OA 0 l_*V N. 6C 4%) 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times iri which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the .public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining i operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials L • is 0 Affidavit ofQ- {Lt„ W 5c z;7-7 � L Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: �e-rC QA * 4 l 0 �s +..iJ L i Uts Sc LO V 6,49b � u S'�%P��.�b �,v� �J c�'� S OFF=* C rJ --ri- R.yMtovv'_ ScJW, ��/kC_ i"l!1,, A) i oi(s w 3 S 7G c.L tuJu, l rr. zw f 64&VU- i 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: mac' " T4L- Date: L Date: /' -L — 6 Witnessed By: Name: Affiant's Initials • • Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 Date: Affiant's Initial V4 S STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 3. I was born on , 19 in ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 0 9-V'AC.�-- 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have engaged in business tr#nsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since (�L� Affidavit of���- Page 2 of 4 • 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: <Q C�k 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions. with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being • conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald I R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affant's Initialsm�l 0 • • Affidavit of .Page 3 of 4 . mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: ; and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By:� Name: Date:�1t Witnessed By: Name:—L jJ 01�,v2 Affiant's Initials��- • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: C 1. My full name is 2. I reside at l a A 3. I was born on 19 �'s in ; 4. I am preparing this affid it at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this .Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronal&R. Logag Logr his agents, each in their sole discretion; f 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �U L Affidavitof �.� LOCX�JVV Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the 'production and disposal of mining waste; and' (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: C and Affiant's Initials:�Iw Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. - L -Lma v\ By: L i Name: Date: Witnessed By: N Date: • t 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE . ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 441 C��i��� L Ae4 y✓ L- ©61VV2 2. I reside at 112,'0 W f $ ? a 'S; 3. I was born on ©CTO KA 7, 195S in (Gl ( CO -J CAU F, ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a M IXIC� V 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 13 1 RT"f+ ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since A Sc T*,-) ; i Affidavit of 1C H q Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods II A Vi L / ✓Eb'I% `iTE FF40IV 046 TW Y£*s k20 C o� s1�ke-7_1 Pktk 8�9T V 5!!�k--/A1G H rctk. 6! pRf- T RUIJ 2©+�t HAV6 mgXD x4jow-ru,eep, MOW01 &SA4c4bj� k[D oj�� ,qO 0�, �lUQ7'DIJ ; and or P `�Ec�J -`� y`Y5�1 Aiw,f occ> 471-1\1661W Miivf- �4LL Ol= 14V 6DU&a l 744L AAA 6-W No ` ftf:Tb AJ-,5oME FORM ePMNIA16 HAVE WP 9APP X1JAB;,.,.. r ->M A,15059m'V­�Too FiR51'c64557 WoJa2Y oP"A*noNs Affiant's Initials r ' Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. .. By: A�e� Name: M C. P—A Y L_06/f� . Date: ' 6 ( 3 [ 2-e'00 's Witnessed By: Name: /GL 11t Date: l Q Affiant's Initials _Ji STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF r-- ' The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: L. ' My full nai 2. I reside at H E 3. I was born on _CS -02 , 19 in S , f �e YYL ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or `his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 'Ec e 11vv 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since j i<2 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since l9 ') `? ; C�J • ~ Affidavit of2��. Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11.. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground .mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or, leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon 'my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods:' y 12 L5 o� a 0 h24 r- r h rK 1a 1 9h h , n ab r! 'oY C39S�r��C'✓' e T LN e Y!ft 7 ;and . Affiant's Initial is CJ Affidavit of -le4d ,l�a r\ Page 3 of 3 T 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of. my knowledge. , By: Name: Date: ) - 3 - O Witnessed By: Na� Date- [ 7 -A ate: Affiant's Initials s�C�� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 8 1 1. My full name is 1�0 ` `y 1''�-z Lo a. 2. I reside at `'l �- Ktj -t.0 w a y 3. I was born on C:, 9 , 19 3 t in ncoj 114 C A ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his . agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a SQC> 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 1 �I 0I G 1,5 ; • Affidavit of l�V Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era. Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods:y�Q�}Q W4-0, S , 44 0414 'iv\ W --Too► DVI 3 A,vvqs r&x,.3 . -Ze,\ _ -I- VA, -t 6ZnA a U11MAWWRITMULFW411 "'WAR -012 1, �i,e. t � �^�- v� � a . ✓l,,,l int �eGw. a t v �� p � WIQ,Nn Dy 1 S O� �^"�� � c� Wo c k jv� o vN p., "T c�.L-1-o-r I MtiAffiant's Initials' -� es- Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge.. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name: Date: ' • �Q -Qri Affiant's Initials 4L COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is CL A Laa 2. I reside at 3. I was born onlykembez19t in 0'q L c 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; f 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development. Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; ' 6. I am employed as a I r 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since$ �(��} Affidavit of Anon l to . ?_w % Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits;. (b) open -pit • mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground .mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; L 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that,, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which 'demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: T" way�GL9 _Q_n Vks5 A-,P�\V_5 urs �1 � � �� � � �� � Q'�� • Affiant's Initials �`7 • Affidavit of tit n - 1X3 1,e� W� Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each, statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. t By: Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: \p n AY4,ml W VNrve A Date: 1-30 —0 Affiant's Initials_ • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF /I ZK- , all The undersigned,'-:-��- A-1.. ..... � -3--_ f-- ' ------ 1. My full na 2. I reside at 0 F E 3. I was born on ,-19 /in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the . California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental. authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a ,114- - , _ . 0, l,+ _ . 8 7. 1 have known Ronald R. Logan personally since % %G ; 8: I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since • • Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Loganand/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such "CJIL Affiant's Initials Affidavit of a� Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of any knowledge. Name Date: % —150-0116 Witnessed By: Name: Date: 3o r0<9 I Affiant's Initials �11'L STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF • 4 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1.. My full name is Cac Leg M i) 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 13 9-uTiri a ) 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 DryCreek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R.Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; .6. I am employed as a `` 1a j (' 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since. tq ; L Affidavit of eXA l Page 2 of 3 i 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and t quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the periodin which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: G- (� Affiant's Initia 0 Z Affidavit ofC t° . Page 3 of 3 7774/1' 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten hasbeen set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. w M. Name Date: 4: C) ._ 02� Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Z Hencl-ergo . n The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965• 5. I understand'that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 11 6. I am employed as a-t0�, �h 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since A 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 1 coy�C� a. r�b��uv e eve Li -la to o -F `�" Affidavit of Ac'A V1.e ,4kY4Vnr Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of minerals naturally exposed; mining by the auger method; ( dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and jRf� prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: : re Yl[1. � 1.0— y1 A-0 A- xt e _ io VkaV S_e_ °; and (• �- rarO Po, +0, C> k- � - � Row, , � . � c) eY- G�,v�i vyV� iFian�t s Initials Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. J By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials tM+