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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEW ERA MINE 1995 ATTATCHMENT PPX YA i. CY>� h��N I .F �t� FIA '• ra. Y4 V. ��' � ° � I , �Cxlr J 4,.,�At f� r. q n ❑,r, _ ,F ° + ° Iii h!i}!P:{tfi iiI kf i1il:i I aSti t?s3?Zi?Y71)iXitSf y�x'iift'*7�t4'3 1+.3n�EE�t7av2C'i �; iSi 1lts►ll. UI! � ti �S � y t ^ IWTp4�p;� p oil ,err ffjNNgjj� ' r p, r, v,� ryi 1 , ii,1�5Y ' O_ h a� 0 y # :�fR AAMINE r: } °A,,. -,��' , 995 _g,?`,at• r t �! 'op p D' o v 9 C. x•g ° D Do a 00 0 a a ° �► Fkkl � aF o , 40 Yp'±+ hb�• 5�V�6�y, i t lip P, (! 0 DSII. "n,l N D t� _ti t7�iGn.1w 4 "°a µl I. iii h ,�y, t,`'•^, o 1:1] DID m a 8� . 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Assessor Parcel #: None a, Recorded on: 4/5/1995 O Book Page #: No Book Page Found 1' No. of Pages: 2 5 Image: Grantors: None Index Items: I BADLEY, JERRY W GRALIBERGER, LYNN HOFFMAN, FLORENCE B LOGAN, BETTY J LOGAN, MATTHEW A LOGAN, MICHAEL R LOGAN, RONALD R LOGAN, WADE MAYER, ELAINE L NELSON, ROBERT C NEW ERA MINE T21 N R3E SEC I NOTICE OF LOCATION Grantees: None References: None http://clerk-recorder.buttecounty.net/RiimsWeb/ASP/ORDocDetail.asn?DocID=1995-001... • 1 /23/20OR 95-I 1350 �t RECORDING REQUESTED BY 1 I ' o -ti er E�ai h e - 95-011.3501' Rec Fee 9.00 I ADD 1.00 AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO Recorded I Check 10.00 Official Records I County of I II_ r�iaine. L. • Male-(- � Butte 1 arD br., Candace J. Grubbs I Aft Recorder I AOOr•Y L M4QaliCtt Cpl QS9S J 2:30pm 5 -Apr -95 I PURL XX 2 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE j Notice of Location — Placer Claim To All Whom It May Concern: 1. The Name of the claim is ... NKW, .FA'Gt .%�1ne........................................... a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is situs in Secti.f (if known or surveyed), . ' Towiyshio ge .:..3. E ....:......... MD; ............ Meridian in the Mining District (i: known), County State of...�iii� ........ , of California. The acreage claimed is ..........(DO ........ :......... acres.:; 3. The date of this location is the..:. :.J ................... day of...... A?.r. i I ................ 19.9$. , on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 4. The locator or locators of this claim are,'- (current residence or mailing address) .. Namesold))~ Af�r"10[bYEB. 7Q►7.Street3:l?rerC?".Dr............................ "'.........State.C& .t..9F......... City44Z. .............:.....Zip..95.4�?ia... Name�abc�rt.C.!>kl5oni. �i�c.1:Maytc....... Street 1!fYB.e.(�ra.Or.......................... City.iY1aha►icL........................StateGt�...................................Zip.iS. a?a..... Name3et 1V.Baclle.�i.lii�hae.l.(l, An......StreetPQ.&�1..laid.................................. City..W.1.1l"W.S. ........... tate (A' ....................... ...... Zip g54.T&.... NemeBc S.lor�ar�. Lthn.Grauls er....StreetkQQ5..RY+�C.TFt.k.d.................... City.. y.tiyall�.....�.................State..(2l4r.................................. Zip.4SR.laS'. S. Each locator is a citizen of the United States, or has declared intention to become such. 6. The locator(s) do(es) hereby locate and claim, on land embraced in the U,4ited States Public Land Surveys, the land and deposit described as the ...... +il.West . CA.r. ner'.............. ............... of the above section. If not described or taken by legal subdivision description, or if on unsurveyed land, the boundaries of the claim and the land taken are described as follows: Commencing at the discovery monument where this notice is posted, thence ....1q ............. :Direction) .................................. ...................... corner which is the point ... to the ........SW .. of beginning to describe the boundaries, thence ...N ................. 13.2,0............ feet to the ............f�W ......................... corner thence ... ............... r? b.Lf.0............ feet to the N. lw......................... corner ............ thence..,5................1;321P .......... feet to the ...........SEs ......................... corner thence...W................A24•!O........... feet to the........................................... corner thence...................................:D............................... feet to the oint of beginning. 7. The discov, monument is 'tuated at the c int ofdiscove aboxt .1.0 . f .. ..OF ........ 7�1�....N ..Gt)�QNC�... c45T ... F.. ��l A..1.. JNE..........FR'u....... ............................................................................ . (distance from natural object or verrnenent monument and give directionas accurole� as posaible.toidentify,theclaimlscaled) LOCATORS TW nryb pm.rbwn,.raw Wnro •p o�rt•gaQ a• wew.ai .awwda•.m+.r n•• mnior.uw.p .an•vry. •sew � a nfl.aa o m ti YeY uNry of oar Va.am o er awOer a e•,a baa n M ancM eu•.tm+ 95-11350 .I .� SRCY BITZ Cr CLACI i .• I CIACRAN C01MAIN1 rOUR CCNPLEM SWTICHS i - • i e' Ser. _. T. _. R. See. _. i. __. R. i I I '• 1 . i I I Celts i i 1 I I i I •I Celter . Section S eters I orr erK K Conte Celtar &W bM r Sr tion S felon 6�a Alt a �rRAtm MAPF I I ____.. .r • i . tree. T. R. � • Sec. , T. `, R. ; i i? END OF DOCUMM �, ; Any person who willfully "take$ a fall• stater int with rpm —1, 1. • 1 1 + • + i i 1 I I i I I s, I ____.. .r • i . tree. T. R. � • Sec. , T. `, R. ; i i? END OF DOCUMM �, ; Any person who willfully "take$ a fall• stater int with rpm —1, 1. • 1 1 + • + 1350 �Atf I RECORDING REQUESTED BY II o er Ela►nom 95-011350, Rec Fee 9.00 I ADD 1.00 AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO Recorded I Check 10.00 Official Records I County of I „„. rLlaih2ef Butte 1 1 Candace J. Grubbs I aver, L14 & I Del 0- AUti Recorder I C4rA L MkSai�a, Cdr QS9$y _J1 2:30pm 5 -Apr -95 I PURL XX 2 sne. i SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE Notice of Location — Placer Claim To All Whom It May Concern: 1. The Name of the claim is ... N�.W.."i:.1`�l ge............................................ a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is situated in Section .... �Z ....................................... (if known or surveyed), ToWnAhip ;..A N .............. Range ... 2.. F, ............. , .......M.A............ Meridian, in the Ytl�all&.... Mining District (if known), County Bxftp. of ... ........ , State of California. The acreage claimed is .........1.100 ................. acres. 3. The date of this location is the ........1 ................... day of...... %dent I ................ 19.4,5. , on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 4. 7b 1 for or I Gators of this claim are: (current residence or mailing address) Name!<anal�l(?,!�D�r�(-faco�reB.1�u7.Street3.RiYer.G1?Ir,S�.Dr.•.......................... City. r�hito.t....... ....�".".......... State. I!:& .................. . Zi .45V,,?4,... ..... Name'Rabat- .Wsonj.�ia,n-.4;M t........Street14V9I.f i r ........p............... City.Maja.1ict_................... . StateC(�....................................Zip.iargSy..... Name3err IU,Ulei �.gubad.E�,La�nn...... Street Pll.6M.(odl.................................. City ..W.[.11�aw.:......................... .`State.C,A............................... Zip ..4.gt .... Name&M-S Lnacl,3 Lggn.Gau6erger..................... "R City.tivle�; ......................... Sate..C4................................... Zip.QSR.ra57 Each S. locator is a citizen of the United States, or has declared intention to become such. 6. The locators) do(es) hereby locate and claim, on land embraced in the Upited States Public Land Surveys, the land and deposit described as the......,. i�I.WeS.... r. nev'.............. ............. of the above section. If not described or taken by legal subdivision description, or if on unsurveyed land, the boundaries of the claim and the land taken are described as follows: 4 Commencing at the discovery monument where this notice is posted, thence ... ............. [Direction) ..................................... to the ....... S.W........................ corner which is the point of beginning to describe the boundaries, N thence ... ................. 13.20............ feet to the............NW.......................... corner thence...EF...............4k.4.0............ feet to the RE corner ............ ........................ thence ..,x .................1,3.2,0 .......... feet to the ............S ......................... corner thence ...W ................2. la X10........... feet to the ........................................... corner thence ................... r ..............................................:. feet to the point of beginning. 7. The discov monument is 'tuated at the c int of iscove abo�x .1.0 I.Q. L�It'..OF.......... 7�1&....N..GQ!>'NCS...G0....F..�trl..EkY.� A..ln l.N.E...... P..ERtt� ..... .......................................................................................................... ........ (distance from natural object or permanent monument and give direction as accurate) as posai�� identif he claim located[ LOCATORS f of a.�-�iare�te� n� Oon WW eMn"A abV, bmenemp Wnnpel/ Oertwv,d ep. wanuud eoodnnbe, nr mn pwneeq wiM', ear ee7•eYO npev a bh YpY.tlOIY d /9 Vaum o Q• Wer, M v�u bm. n M 101He eesamn Y I . ' 95-11350 .1 DUOV $179 0► CLAVI • VIACRAN CONTAINS ►OUR CONFLRTa SECTIONS set. _. T. _. R. See. _. T. _. R. • I: I GAt.r Cal er section I a tion I I Orr Ccc� K Cent• tion Celtic a �Olon �� at JVJ-W (ora A1- w 6rR i I• . � I • I I f, See. T. R. Ute. _. T. . R. ' i END OF DOCIlMM Any person who willfully make• a false ■tatep nt with ran •,.► ► • I + THIS PAGE ADDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR RECORDING INFORMATION (Additional recording fee applies) " 95- 15413 COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION: RECORDING REQUESTED BY: 95-01541-3: Rec Fee 12.00 AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: I ADD 1.00 1 lG� L 161a e Recorded Official Records I COP. I Check 2.00 15.00 Qj/� County of I ��� %A' QS Butte I -krtanOia Candace J. Grubbs I Recorder I 10:26am 10-May-95 1 PUBL XX 3 Un4i c.e o+ is ca-4 r oh -PQ ce c C is i m Document Title(s) Qeto I(CAI �GGRII UN OeS��'Ir – Tow. C' THIS PAGE ADDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR RECORDING INFORMATION (Additional recording fee applies) 95-15 4 13 5-1 1_350 i RECORDING REQUESTED BY i o,t er I Elaine--f�l� 95-011.350,' Rec Fee 9.00 1 ADD 1.00 AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO Recorded I Check 10.00 Official Records I County of I r' AM L. • I�er- Butte 1 „„ r-(". ;me— I y 4 81 Del 0110 br Candace J. Grubbs I �� Recorder I o"I M&501-li4j CA- gS9Sy 2:30pm 5 -Apr -95 I PURL XX Stu, L_ J I SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECQRDER'S uSE • Notice of Location -- Placer Claim To All Whom It May Concern: 1. The Name of the claim is.....................:........................ . a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is situated in Section .... X .................................... (if known or surveyed), To' o hip ,..er1.1. N ............. . Range.... -3. F. ............. , .......RD............ Meridian, in the - A.... Mining District (if known), County of...RAitP......... , State of California. The acreage claimed is ......... Vo0................. acres. 3. The date of this location is the ........1 ................... day of ...... AF -r" ............... ,19.9,01. , on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 4. The to(;gt for or locators of this claim are: (current residence or mailing address) Name! —A14 1?• A-1cra�teB.Jk46- LJ. Streat,3.Rifer.0!?•ks,.Ar:•.......................... City. Gh(co.l., ..........".........State.CA-................... Zip..45qala... Name2e1,ert C-Maytc .......Street1!f68.1.(.(. iw.0r :......................... ................... StateCi-........Zip .g5'g5LJ..... Name auWBlelplthae. , P. .. ......... ... B.................................. City.M.0wa......................... `Statedi...............................Zi 9SR.3.$.... Name &- i.o�c1� LRL�hn.Grauhtr�t'I- .. Street gQQS..Qt+FCrfC k.� d. � ................... City. b. haul)J�...:.....................Sfate—CA,.................................. Zip.aSq.(a5-. 5. Each locator is a citizen of the United States, or has declared intention to become such. 6. The locator(s) do(es) hereby locate and claim, on land embraced in the U,pited States Public Land Surveys, the land and deposit described as the .....: IV ............... .......................................................................................... of the above section. If not described or taken by legal subdivision description, or if on unsurveyed land, the boundaries of the claim and the land taken are described as follows: Commencing at the discovery monument where this notice is posted, thence ...........S....... (Direction) l �.0.... fT :................. to the. —...... -. �........... corner which is the point of beginning to describe the boundaries, thence Z X10......... feet to the �^�' ... ...W ........ .? .......... ......... corner thence.. N......... U.4.0 ........... feet to the. ....... corner thence ...F ......... � 6.`1.0 .......... feet to the..N.A... . ................. corner thence.. 5......... 2.49 X10........... feet to the. $ . F. .................................. corner thence..................................................................... feet to the oint of beginning. 7. The discovgry monument is 'tuated at the point ofdiscovery about . 1.0., .:OF ........ N.h IO.RMAPA?..4F... r2L, .YPE.... ... /.I(�IN..'KA..I,1.U.N.E.. o Fzl..'..... .......................................................................................................... ... ..... (distance from natural objector perrmnenl monument and give direction as occurs m pas�i , to identif he eloim loeotedt LOCATORS � ns .w+r•owr .oa,.�.ru waww trwn-0. w.,m•w •..w,o,C .s• roru. b! .0101.01 r,wo-r tN aae„a.wa.., .nwr..au. now a..pyp a b N rOw utast a wy Pose, w wI Mtlry d cru bm n M.o.de are.ewn FP' P, IN F119P `i 95-15413 3C MOW SETS Of CUM DIAGRAM CONTAINS FOUR CUPIPLLME SECTIONS A .3". T. R. Sec. T. R. utl 076 Jter Cel ter seition d tion Orr CrK 1( JI tests -n Be, tim on Celter Is an &IJ M M I OA Sec. T. It.- •see. T. R. ...... IMP* END OF DOCUMENT END OFDMUMEW Any tierfan Who willfully makee a false statement with r*avaet on .4.1-. State of caftriva EPA4tTMENT OF CONSERVATION ,MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT RISC -2 Page 1 CA MINE ID # 91 - MINE NAME New Era Mine 1. Company Operating Site Contact Person Telephone . Ronald Logan Ronald J. Logan ( 530) 533-4645 Street Address/P.O.. Box No. City State2lP Code/County 40.95 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville CA/95965/Butte 2. Designated Agent's Name (individual must reside in CA) Mailing Address N/A. Telephone City ZIP Code Telephone ITEMS BELOW WHICH ARE PRECEDED BY A BOX LABELED N.C. MAYBE CHECKED— IF THERE ARE NO CHANGES IN THE INFORMATION FROM THE LAST REPORTING YEAR. (NOTE: IF THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE FILED A REPORT, ALL. SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.) 3. Owner of Mining Operation Telephone Ronald ALogan ( 530 ) 53311645 Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next years report form) 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City I State/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville CA195965 Was this operation purchased by you during reporting year? Was this operation sold by you during reporting year? (- Yes. If yes, date of'purchase F No. r Yes. If Yes, date of sale 4. Landowner Assessors Parcel # Ronald. A Logan 8: 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 O. JiatUS Or Mining Activities UUKINU I Fit KtF'UKTING YEAR r Newly Permitted -Not yet in operation. Date Permitted' rtC Z 1982 9! Active. r: Idle (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2727.1). Complete fFie following: Date operation became idle r Copy of Apptoved Interim Management Plan attached. j- Interim Management Plan pending.wfth Lead Agency.�r^u��,"�4i1:_►1 (- Closed with no Intent to resume. Date mining ceased [— Closed—reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Date mining ceased 6. Status of Reclamation Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEARC11 1iw R Reclamation not started. r: Reclamation in progress (attach updated reclamation plan map indicating progress). r Redamation certified complete by Lead Agency. �••Reclamation certified complete on (Date). Financial Assurances released on (Date). • DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator Sri of caffomw DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 4W— TONING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MRRC-2 Page 2 CA MINEM 91- 7. (- Yes No Inspection completed by Lead Agency during the reporting year. If yes, attach a copy of the Surface Mining Inspection Report (MF N.C. N.C. 8A. SMARA Lead Agency (city OR county ONLY) Butte County 8B. Reclamation Plan Status r No Plan Approved on JI 49 (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). qLT n r On Appeal. Submitted to SMGB on (date).: r • �' 9 Yes: Financial Assurances approved by Lead Agency. Fq' 'CA. ia01PA 0: A Complete below for approved Financial Assurances: Amarrrt Type Date Posted M t.DOWof Anr¢te! Review E)#mflon Date or eW Agency Renewal WW (H Maimde) 3,000.00 Perf. Bond r No: Financial Assurances NOT approved by Lead Agency. r; Financial Assurances pending with Lead Agency. Submitted on (date) : IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH SEPARATE PLOT I N 110. ATTACH NAMED U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP —7.5' OR 15' QUAD—SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF MINING OPERATION .C: Latitude Longitude Section—Township—Range—Base Meridian Quad Name County 31 4Z hss// w 3J 1%ZI W 1-2114-3E-M.D.M Oroville Butte I 11. Codes of Mining Operation a N.C. Type () 9 pe7C ( 1. Approximate disturbed acreage at beginning of %tf r(This figure should match the figure from item 12, line 5 on you 46185 annual report. If it does not match, please explain on Page 4.) 2, Approximate acreage disturbed during 3, (ADD LINE 1 TO UNE 2) 4. Approximate disturbed acreage reclaimed during 5. 0 (SUBTRACT UNE 4 FROM UNE 3) Approximate disturbed acreage remaining at end of 13. e N.C. [X Acres Permitted: 18 & Permit # 81-135 Acres Vested (Acres disturbed prior to January 1, 1976) : F Acres on Federal Lands: & PermiUlD # $ Current total assessed value of mining operation as established by County Assessors Office. DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator state of caufamla *EPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ?5'- IINING. OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91 'RU -2 Page 3 15: COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS PROPRIETARY AND WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO M R PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 2207(8) 16. FEES SCHEDULE G 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. &,PRODUCTION CODE. B. REPORTING FEE ......... `N_9r.' )�............................................. $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: w 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 ( Ounce(s) of silver) X ($0.10 per ounce) = $ 0.00 TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B), (C) AND (D) $ 0.00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL) 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State/ZIP 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 administrative penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2 4.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTERDATE //3/07 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 801 K Street, MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator Check here if TOTAL PRODUCTION Category No Number Production List All Commodities (from Exhibit B) (from Exhibit B) for a Commodity Amount of Tons 'Troy Production 0unoes Pounds A. PRIMARY COMMODITY PRODUCED BY OPERATION: Gold (Placer) 2 ? B. ALL OTHER COMMODITIES PRODUCED BY OPERATION (Include any production of gold and silver); Platinum group metals 2 16. FEES SCHEDULE G 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. &,PRODUCTION CODE. B. REPORTING FEE ......... `N_9r.' )�............................................. $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: w 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 ( Ounce(s) of silver) X ($0.10 per ounce) = $ 0.00 TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B), (C) AND (D) $ 0.00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL) 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State/ZIP 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 administrative penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2 4.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTERDATE //3/07 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 801 K Street, MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator State of Caucffda DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 0.4i0AINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91- MRR6-2 Page 4 a ' DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator w' • Operating Information for New Era Mine 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Orovine, CA 95965 Year: 1995 Activities: 1. Continued running smaller mill to run high grade ore. 2. Maintained roads around site. 3. Worked underground in old mine tunnel high grading ore from bedrock. 4. General maintenance on all equipment and grounds west of Dry Creek. 5. Showed mining operations to several possible investors, no interest.- Ronald .RL gan AFFIDAVIT 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. 1, 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. I 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. S,1 • '• • ••_ AFFIDAVIT I solemnly affirm that: f 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. 01'1CIA 8 Al C^�h K1N{�liN.Y 1lU1TIiIs Betty o NOTARY PUBLIC - OREGON CDM1�16310N N0.416W MYCOMM18810N fM.,AESJUNE 19,2011 Subscribed and sworn to before me this IQ of 20 o? Notary Signa w► Q jwk _ i �Q.O Notary public in and for the County of.10 And the state of "jr d, I, 0 V-)' attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation�ofe New Era a located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date / to the .present. e Dat • • I, , 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 dateto the present. Nao Date • r • 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. t PC Wal • 0 1] I, Dick Hughes, 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 dat6 . 9vausit-zYgn JIM to the present. /_Iii IYlck Hughes - I _ I Date L ��y , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine I Gated at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date to ther resent. 4 e Date , I, re C 40 f , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the 14w Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date 7 % J K Z to the present. • I LLL- U Date 0 1 0 0 L 6W V M - 44r,4AI 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. ame //- ?- Date .1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Kevin P. McDonnell The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is KEVIN P McDON11t iEL-L_ ; 2. Iresideat i$y(o G6mujaot7 QV ; 3. I was born on b► 24 , 19 S8 in �PFN coo u tz Ids A Sµ 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his 0 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 asa 15 Ec-' 'E un t21 o 9 Ep H 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since UpN lq155 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with • Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since -T" %q $5 ; • Affidavit of KejiN IV1 c-Qotytyo_L_ 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: = •Hytus *c -EN Tl±e- k1 LPey RiumD EQul9f N14—_1VfiF,o2 #ita 1=1 FTµ . T KAUe 5M -N 'QoN L,oC,AN L2j=MO&(—r ZA4W 11+C W 1 NJttyG-r7A4E)«5s -to A*N!1 4 ; and • op -r►rra LDutL N,QCsl+Uoms ANO Tl+imm r=Prwt.4-45 . T j4gvr PAKtJ� AND t14=zar MhNy ?1vi`i A 4G142. SINe.6 Affiant's Initials Affidavit of 4rz-V i tV M cD OA]IU� L . Page 3 of 3 11 3. 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. is • v s. Date: 6/ - 2 I — CA Witnessey: •POWITUR Date: k --2 1 0 9--,' Affiant's Initials /W_ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF R► � � � es The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is1 ; 2. I reside at / Se r /J 'y- 3. 3. I was born on /Zz2 , 19-,:?. 1 in4�pi ; 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 c� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / 7 7� ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since% �f 7 6 ; • Affidavit of411c�,14 4-jAe..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 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: �" IV • Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of L uacd uwle° Page 3 of 3 n U 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: 1-7- a �-` rs'f- Witnessed By: Name: F2r'k d IQ Date: / - 2,2 - p g Affiant's Initials • n u STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Den v? i s v�P,s' The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and. says: 1. My full name is H -e 2. I reside at LA I I S- Vv W C e L 2—c( tXo I) � If ; 3. I was bornon Fe—7 , 19 6-7in CAl i t' D ; 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 jagents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a e i vvi D n,; C/ 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 /q 9 ; Affidavit of Df V?;_5 iiyo �S Page 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Loan and/or his agents, I Logan g 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: Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of NAA -)S NVQ�eS 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: /—ZZ_ -08 v Witnessed By: Name: Fia n k Date: ) — 22 — d$ Affiant's Initials AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: i 1. My full name is L s / 2. 1 reside at VIP • 3. 1 was born on — in •, 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; i Affiant's Ini 6. 1 am empl 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 occasions 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 Mine`and 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. 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 [Type text] Date: Witnessed By: "S rpe--e'�� Name: 1, \�Ct��� V . U� is l�► Date: D® [Type text] Affiant's Inital AFFIDAVIT OF Beth Ann T. Reykers The undersigned, 'being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Beth Ann T. Reykers; 2... I reside at 2320 Woodcrest Lane, Carson City, Nevada 897.01; 3. 1 was born on April 15, 1958 in Patchogue, New York; 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 ` 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; 0 7. , I have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since 1985; 8: A 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: Y� Name: 6ET" e e� Date: a Witnessed By: Name: Date: - - Affiant's Inititals STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF i The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: ,1. My full name is r K 2. I reside at 3o4 OE E L�7��✓ �"�! G �/� �rn.� /!-�✓ ;� �Yd 3 3. I was born on Y / , 19_�Q in 5 -/lo 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 ti `e 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 S 0'z/ �tr� 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 /� ; 0 0 Affidavit ofj�74,',' /✓ /✓�/L/yl� 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: w► O �'� 'C�'�7�� 14A,Y �,�✓2 r J� e -rg-r T� Affiant's Initials Twre4 411-14.19 ; and xllovl!c�l Affidavit of l K- �� 1 )-ZeL 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. • 0-1 LOW Name Date: /'.- z Witnessed By: Name: 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 9,01cer^ t ; o01/6 cd` 2. I reside at 2 3z t 1✓ood yi'd?- G.ft, 6al9oq C"tY /i/tt/, ; 3. I was born on 00-1- , 195'.6 in 4ta r l kt c -,a, 1Y C�4 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; W I am employed as a pu t`/�G J Q/e /'Z e,46) C,/, V- Kr 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 /Y if/ a Affidavit of Zd 1 & -r 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: boex 7-fAele 5 ©,r 6 770t& -y 5i`A6e, r' ry ZoO� W-:50 -90ML p,-Prld on ,Joio) deczck fl``'`1�g ; and Affiant's Initials = 13 Affidavit of ywer` t 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:�✓� r% Date: • Witnessed B L� +0 6 Name:xA- Date: , ' a • LO y Y' Affiant's Initials !`� • 0 J STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: . 1. My full name is 1M(G�U!l G0>13 2. I reside at 70 t 't'[O-ke_i 3. I was born on Imaf1 Q , 19 min„�� 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 CaS�C'i 13 V� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since (aM' q 8n 15 ; 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. 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: X V'D LK.,g * 2 Z v-4 n — -1- ; and 1 L (X)�a KA �,A�k 3 -�t L Affiant's Initials Affidavit oflS 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: IM�C_Yl D • �NUK Date: . - Witnessed By: MA4444- Name: mC�: A-C � y o G A-tO �. Date: Affiant's Initials El STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 5 e -0,h 1_ 1 o y d 6a.l I-Otf, n - The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is SCayN i. jo yj (Sall 2 p-+ i rte 2. I reside at 766,5 CLL inq AyettKe— , QrlaiN . at CtGq(P3 ; 3. I was born on Dec.��,ti6e� , 19� in Gh;c.o 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 hAac V`e m; 5+- 7. 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ] q (oq ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since bo yQ k+ • Affidavit ofSC-gv,, Lloyd aa(l e.ki-i���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: Yvx 14 (-�' ; and Affiant's Initials • Affidavit of Siay\ 1 J o w cL �1 � �e�� � ►1 � 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: 60 - Date: D! z 8 /0 8 Witnessed By: Name: E L—D Date: r. Affiant'S Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF W el,-�. The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 0 q a ,Q �; C c' 2. I reside at Cie C6. 3. I was born on 19_� 67—tv e-1P14ti L) i 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 --�/ —A, e-, J 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / R ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ; Affidavit of L1 r�ifd, l 42J '��. ' .� 1 n Page 2of3 "`� 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: u, p g p �..ce, zj 0 b Affiarnt's Initials n 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. I i Namp D. :i Witnessed By: Name Date: (9 Affiants Initials AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is �/`��j j✓I ,Sf�1/�iTo S 2. I reside at S73 3 S' S o 01- In - 1J b 3. I was bornon TAvyuei A v 1_2- , 19(o3 in e�' ✓ r CAI 4. I ain 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 I 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 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:. PA Y% A p ,r 101:5,44,1,1 and �Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 J 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: Gtr/�� r''r Sf'P rtiT� S Date: % - 2 r- o 9' Witnessed By: 6v Name:Q,e(.r �.c •� Date:�a� l p Affiant's Laitials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is E t2. r /y 2. I reside at 2, Ctl 3. I was born on 19 19_aa in �} s�►�{- ; 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 �e--r; re Ct 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 ( 01 11 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: 1 �C 'Iv 9 '4-0.Q and AfHant'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. • By: Getz -&A 4c-o3rs n , ) Name: Date: //Z'LC"jC} Witnessed By: Name: Date: / M Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT M The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is �� v ; S� �� Aa 2. I reside at e Z LIRA 21 ; 3. I was born on Gt 7--:2 1 , 19.57 in z�'-L AC L) 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 Z- H 9't-- 't- 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 19 91 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 0 0 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: (;a led �Z9ui1 , ✓� cr• Affant'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. , 0 Name: Date: Witnessed By: —Sp"'k, kjp"- Name: Ze e K u R JA 11,16 Date: / f a i'log Affiant's Initials WELDING SUPPLY BOB BERGER 357 E. Park Ave. Vice President 2013 le CA 95965 pp Box 2166 Cell (530) 570-8494 proville, Chico, CA 95928 rberger®mlbweIdIn9.com Ph. (5.,30).r" ng.com Ph. (530) 342-3589 www.ml mwaaL FAX (530) 342-1715 conn" ®Miller. coo 1oA Pend. N � I0.0FFtfIONLL AIR V0. COMPRESSOR • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 2-6r+ �QI�Gff?s The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name isr 2. I reside at 35 7 LF- Par k (:::Wc c e- A 9 S� 2$ . 3. I was born on4�r 19 GI in e ; 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 AhJ S e,Lk%A Su c 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- r 4-- Page 2 of 4 • 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: t^ C', IAC�05 _ricesA G G SP_ < J 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; ) o b it P ( open -pit Af lant's Initials a IS • Affidavit of .1R I u 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: ; 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: Date: ,, n �� Witnessed By: r • Name: Affiant's Initials _O/W _ Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 • Date: (� 1 �� 2�tQ 0 • +Affiant's Initials � r� • 0 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 .�� T RzJ� i� CA 3. 1 was born on , 19 in bf `[Q�'►prY)Gl, ; 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 1 A j� / I l 1N� Ici �=e c -I'� 1 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 S 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: j and Aunt's Initials 64- 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: �� s- U N NJ. Name: ita-.4, Date: Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) 0 AFFIDAVIT OF h�Ak muk The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name islC,}� 2. I reside at 3. I was born on GAN , 19CAL 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 w)z- �kV 1ko 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since' %— b•Iy(1 100) ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since YYl\1 bl Yll ► (l �� • • C 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: Affiant's Initials 1- \� I n U Affidavit of M�c�ulV, UI i 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:t MU &CA r-) Date: U i' lbol -2 0D $ Witnessed By: Name: C qvki F Date: CD49 8 giant'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 //a� C� _ d�'`� ' „,,� CA 3. I was born on 19,4W 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; ,116. I am employed as a JQWely WPrL. - W A Q—T' 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 /M Affidavit of _� . 4 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: a 1p�ej,� Affiant's Initials Affidavit of —M 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: e Name: Lmvt�Z ) Dat Q Witnessed By: Nam( t p, Date: 11�% d Affiant's Initials CHICO ' SCRAP METAL George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CA 95938 (530) 345-6241 FAX (530) 345-6025 Resale t SRKH8287S034S 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 -• 0 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF C- Sco-H 5r The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: "� ll r. 1. My full name is 6eorqc, to • 3)ut S -. 2.- I reside at v�iU�%�" (� �� CA 3. I was born on t(.�' �J 1931 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. 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 Departrnent 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 6 W tUr Ut SG!T�v Mt; z 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since I �I �q 8. I have engaged in business trPnsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since I Affidavit of C et & Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: H 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; o it P � (b) P en- P AfFiarnt'c -J� A- 0 • T 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: 01 m r e idaw & 6 i 6 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 Affiant's Initials Int/ Affidavit of� Page 4 of 4 Date: Affiant's Initials • 4 - 7 Asa ` sC$M CHICO SCRHP METHL, Inc. George Scott, Sr. 765 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CH 95938 Phone: (530) 345-6241 Fax: (530) 345-5025 7 ; George Scott, Jr. 4; 878 E. 20th St. Chico, CR 95928 ` Phone: (530) 343-7166 Fax: (530) 343-9524 ?` CHICO SCRHP Inuu Inc. Demolition Contractor CR Lic. no. 812871 Resale 4 SRHHB2875345 4 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) r AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is k C) 2. I reside at l d (., (,� Z?t4 , A . ; 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 am y -/}c 6 U -y eq- 4 '"&- „Zss (L I 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 /9 7? ; • • • Affidavit of Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: �j(•, 'j!S4STS L_2CWV_Ti I AAA cu- -PAP s-ru? t, 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 byj (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit} Affiant's Initials L, • i • Affidavit of G� �t {L.t,` L4 .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: 5�i y r c: �N4 tat g C) �S �e LO U16'4&-� <L -ZS= -aa- ry Z — d ►�t �n� t •�y , u QC5 S� t'P���:oy�.v' �'��5 c�r=�� c: �J �,�iMc��ti•— JC>>�A� �'1��_ GkC� d'1ll �► N'� (� (int : W 3 S Tz. L.L Lk) � P -Y.. (��- �/�l;`�n� Fr tW C -Cy ` 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. Lq LfAX Date: /I j -- Ci C Witnessed By: tt IIAr ' Name: Affiant's Initials • • �J Affidavit of C Zx-au _ t�,J 6- c, z -T A Page 4 of 4 Date: �— 2-`j- O 9 Affiant's Initialy FABRICATION CO. 2209 PARKA VENUE �CHICO, CA. 95928 • • • 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 ' II 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 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 Affidavit of PY-NCA L�=6 Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: 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 musing directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initialsmi �l Is 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. JJ By: Name: mar i Date: Witnessed By: • Name: CmC,-"L N o��02 Affiant's Initials(�- . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: C L My full name is ; 2. I reside at l A V 3:. I was born on 19 &1 in 4. I am preparing this affid it at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his iagents 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. Log r 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 haveworkedthe New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ��O 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 and • Affiant's Initial 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: q Witnessed By:L �i s N Date: A.ffiant's Initiaw", `• STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is C 2. I reside at ©W4C 3. I wasbornon a1'qb', 19 -8� in Sal\ 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; T 6. I am employed as a j Z. ,V\ 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 q ,• • • 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; r 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 i + agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: A _ - . r Affiant's Initials and (,p 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. • • Witnessed C :I Date: /::%,10 - Of Aff ant's Initials' , • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is/1/1 C��i�C� L P y✓ L ©6/3/Nv2 2. I reside at 2-'0W L(4 -k. 5;," Cq/Gp�, 2551-0 3. I was born on ©CTO 7, 19 rJB in � G1 � � � QAU 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 ...ft —kG 90L)V N M I1 X J C'Qy 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 11 ST"f+ ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of lC I FL %A V 4-�gE4V 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 ng 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'! M4 ✓Q X4r TWL LTMIC,-- OFF�071 046 TW y0PSS4AL5o E o5N-7 #Hrcrq. G : aRf_ T 2UAl 2©+ V Y -10 0AV6 kt-50 MwXD ,n�r�- L)rthec: , and iiL�ll�cli�D 9�J ofO or aIwy /\JgL -R1t M�iv� K.�ww 71`r, L AAA 6,C�J No `T 11VtT- b�_'','50M15 FORM 61✓M!N NO HAVE W>v SIA PP kJjA 6,.,.. r-9Qr4. a.16qq 54*v,s Tao nasrcljo65, Wom42Y oP<-40T7ox►5 Affiant's Initials Affidavit of M1c1,L G: 44 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 iri my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. Uj • / !: ` M ■ti!CTA t Date: b ( 312,900 Witnessed By: Name: Date: giant's Initials _1-1VL- • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: L. - My full nai 2. I reside at 8 3. I was born on • S- () 2 , 19_-z4 in S. I -e 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 ; , e 1, p H 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 6<2 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ) 9 7 2 ; 0 Affidavit of2,��, Page 2 of 3 4 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 ` t 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 4 42 6-^ Gs no N t r h rx- i N f V}_aT_S P% d ;andJ Affiant's Initial�� .• Affidavit of C VLn 1 a h-_ 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. 0 Witnessed By: Nar� Date. % 13o ` O Affiant's Initial t U STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT 1 OF The undersigned, being duly sworn,, deposers and says: I 1. My full name is �Cj at 2. I reside at �l �- �p y —C w a y 3. I was born on Zy—L. 9 , 19 3 t 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 as �. 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 1 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with \ 1„ j1 c/ G i5� . Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since � 1 � • • 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; 11.1 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; (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�QVQ W}%i/�25 4�q ivy UO-eray1D✓1 3 AvA s rnz - yen tea„-tti b-ce cr ��1^t- vw & OtvZ✓Int,nt d�Gw� a 1 T v e.. M �I ppI `- V�Q 0-q V^'`Vr� c W c k i 0,_ Mi y�. t, • Aff ant's Initials tT� b eS- Affidavit of 0 q 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:1 Date: Q - Affiant's Initials 4L • 0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT The undersigned, 1. My full na 2. I reside at 3 4. I was born on�NNe 2lQ',1 8 9Win 0(0\Ave ; 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 -0A Vwe Gk'J &o� 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 T kocts 1�o ; 11 JcJ.— 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 ng 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: S \�Ge -L can f'emn M\rser �Yt epi ve 'kexcv�ea co n-1 n -t IoM o on Mp,) -M, ..M aAo u ,QP !(YI e 49\ V and Affiant's Initials. Affidavit of L4Lj0i_I 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. r Name: - j •--o t1, Date: c J Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full n 2. Ireside at t 3. I was born on 19_ in :50 Q fi ,) (` Jv -Co; 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 1/9173 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since cj a T 10 • 4 Affidavit of ga 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; 7 j 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; T(� 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: 0 ():e !,e ew Affiant's Initials 1.� [7 .• 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" 'L, Name: /) Date: 1-30-02 Witnessed By: Name Date: t 0 _Ar Affiant's Initials �I.,. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT {�A OF V Lu -oh.) The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full na 2. I reside at 3. I was bom on 19t8 in (; CO 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 ai/LA�C1 oma o Yza 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since �Se-D . 21 , 1 q� ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of Nag I , ►.Id Page of • 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; RL, 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; f L- 12. 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: `I (-eMN Affiant's Initials l • s Affidavit of 2-6-P CCL-7nk� 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. fA L �>- Witnessed By: Name:ycx n An cm I iii X-�,e \\ Date: 1--Z,,o --09 Affiant's Initials_ • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly wo , de p ses and says: i 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19'�Zin / 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 JGJ [Q 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 1 I 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since oec� 7AIC. M 111 1/ V 1 Affidavit of.4 L,' Page 2 of 3 f� • 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; W L- 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: j6LX-/r �� Affiant's Initials Affidavit of a CIS 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. 0 IM Name Date: % -'.SCS--(76 Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Initials �11'L STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT 'J OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at LA vz 4)0 -'r -A 2�ue�`q &: �-o ; 3. I was born on 7� FI - 13 , 19_1�fin a\ c t-) 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 employed as a P (— 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 3 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since. e ! Affidavit of ex��A� 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 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:-- Affiant's Initia Affidavit of LI-ee� 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. x By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF A� encl-e,Y'�o n ' The undersigned, being duly swom, deposes and says: 1. My full name is — P a A. 2. I reside at D -A q-1 Mcu!, =r 3. I was born on 19—za� in Gcwj-% fie... ; 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 DD' 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 asa 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 L,oy�C� `i -tom Co o • `- Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 t 9. At all times in .which I have known Ronald R. Loan and/or his agents, I " g g , 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; andi2f"' y 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 Ct Mnck r, Ara`ice �AZU5-2: i Gl v \10 t;�and - ray" Pct �o k- �- a,� bre ,v►� . c� A -6J v.bCI W� Ale, G�,�' `moi G�l� WI�QAiFs 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. Witnessed By: Name Date: . Afant's Initials