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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEW ERA MINE 2000 ATTATCHMENT UU7TI ! Ilk NEIN ERA SINE 2000 ° 0 ° a ° �° 47 ° ° o ° ° ° ... N • v .a ca a �e o ° ® c ge am 8p a ! a8� 42 o �° .49v ao v, e CD mo Qp° ° o� °`�° co°° ca mo 4 � �`�° °' a °064 PEP �4 Q° CP 0 °v ° • ATTACHMENT UU state of caftmia DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MRRC-2 Page 1 CA MINE ID # 91 - MINE NAME New Era Mine 1. Company Operating Site Contact Person Telephone Ronald P, Logan Ronald J. Logan ( 530 ) 533-4645 Street Address/P.O. Box No. City State/ZIP Code/County 4095 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville CA/95965/Butte 2. Designated Agent's Name (individual must reside in CA) Mailing Address N/A City/State2lP Code Chy ZIP Code Telephone ITEMS BELOW WHICH ARE PRECEDED BY A BOX LABELED N.C. MAY BE 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 9 Logan ( 530 ) 533-4645 Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next year's report form) 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City StateJZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville CA/95965 Was this operation purchased by you during reporting year? Was this operation sold by you during reporting year? lk E Yes. If yes, date of purchase jX No. r .Yes. If yes, date of sale [X No. K. Landowner Assessor's Parcel # Ronald 4K Logan & Betty Logan 41-08-27 Mailing Address Telephone 4095 Dry Creek Rd. ( 530) 5334645 " City/State2lP Code Country (If other than U.S A.) Oroville, CA 95965 S. Status of Mining Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR [; Newly Permitted -Not yet in operation. Date Permitted —z—yl e . Ig Active. r; Idle (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2727.1). Complete the following: Date operation became idle F Copy of Approved Interim Management Pian attached. Interim Management Plan pending with Lead Agency. IMIS A 1. C (- Closed with no intent to resume. Date mining ceased F ,Closed—reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Date mining ceased 6. Status of Reclamation Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEARN_.. s ` 9i Reclamation not started. r Reclamation in progress (attach updated reclamation plan map indicating progress). Reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. °tai s" c Reclamation certified complete on (Date). Financial Assurances released on (Date). DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator state of California DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION -OMINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEIM 91- M[RRC-G2 Page 2 7- F Yes FX- No Inspection completed by Lead Agency during the reporting year. if yes, attach a copy of the Surface Mining Inspection Report (MRRC-1). If Inspection resort is not attached. ntaasa arnlain nn Pana A 8A. SMARA Lead Agency (cfty OR county ONLY) Butte County 8B. Reclamation Plan Status RC.F7. No Plan Approved on J040 12- 2, (date). Attach copy with amendments, conditions, and PROOF of approval. 18 Number of acres subject to Reclamation Plan f7'Pending. Submitted to Lead Agency on (date). F'On Appeal. Submitted to SMGB on (date). 9. rx— Yes: Financial Assurances approved by Lead Agency. L iq -p, X. Complete below for approved Financial Assurances: Date of ArvujW Review bOretlon Date or Amount Type Date 1303W by LOW Agency Renewal Date (W epoicaWe) 3,000.00 Perf. Bond F . No: Financial Assurances NOT approved by Lead Agency. r7 Financial Assurances pending with Lead Agency. Submitted on (date) MEN WWI IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH SEPARATE PLOT r7 iO. ATTACH NAMED U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP —7.5' OR 15' QUAD—SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF MINING OPERATION N.C.. Latitude Longkde Section—Township—Range—Base Meridian Quad Name County W 03,8'5i1 W354/721 W 1-21N-3E-M.D.M Oroville Butte f 11. Type Code(s) of Mining Operation N.C. 12. DISTURBED ACREAGE 1, _Approximate disturbed acreage at beginning of (This figure should match the figure from Rem 12, line 5 on your,2005 annual report. If it does not match, please explain on Page 4.) 2. L_Approximate acreage disturbed during 3. _(ADD LINE 1 TO LINE 2) 4. Approximate disturbed acreage reclaimed during. 5. 0 (SUBTRACT LINE 4 FROM LINE 3) Approximate disturbed acreage remaining at end of 7- 1 13. FX—.. Acres Permitted: 18 &Permit# 81-135 [7.Acres Vested (Acres disturbed prior to January 1, 1976) Acres on Federal Lands: & PerTnIVID # Current total assessed value of mining operation as established by County Assessor's Office. DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator Stets cf California 0DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 000ANING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MRRG2 Page 3 . 4 CA MINEID# 91- 15. COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS PROPRIETARY AND f5ie,01W , E. Cali : Y§fF�4i1EA;�U.R WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT. TO PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 2207(9) 16. FEES SCHEDULE USING BOTH YOUR CATEGORY NUMBER AND TOTAL PRODUCTION FROM 15(A) ABOVE, REFER TO EXHIBIT C TO FIND YOUR CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION RANGE. ENTER YOUR CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION CODE IN 16(A) AND,FEE IN 16(B) BELOW. A.:PRODUCTION CODE.. it=ftOli(�Hl�i� B. REPORTING FEE......... r.ROM 8 ............................................. $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: IF GOLD. OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(8), 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(13), (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 2774.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER DATE -T TITLE OF SUBMITTER Land Owner Please mail annual report, reporting fee, .gold and silver The 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 Ounces 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 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. A.:PRODUCTION CODE.. it=ftOli(�Hl�i� B. REPORTING FEE......... r.ROM 8 ............................................. $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: IF GOLD. OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(8), 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(13), (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 2774.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER DATE -T TITLE OF SUBMITTER Land Owner Please mail annual report, reporting fee, .gold and silver The 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 or carfromie DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION O'.MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91- MRRC-2 Page 4 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator .• Operating Information for New Era Mine 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA 95965 Year: 2000 Activities: . ' 1. Worked underground in old mine tunnel high grading ore from bedrock. 2. Maintained roads around site. 3. General maintenance on all equipment and grounds west of Dry Creek. 4. Worked concentrates on Gold Wheel. 5. Looked for investor to expand operations. 6. Filed mining claims on adjoining property. Ronald /Z gan PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE o74' t/ TO 2 0 0 0— 0 0 1 6 3 9 7 IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice than Recorded I REC FEE 10.00 +• Official Records I CERTIR 1.00 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND NAIL TO, County Of I COPIES 1.50 r� r BUT E PENALTY 6.00 Neoe e u 1�� rC /.o di CANDACE J. 6RUBBS I 2. Recorder I claim is situ6te Ins Street - ROSEMARY DICKSON I Assistant I Nikki NWk ( sw% Q SE4 (] Sec._ City -0 1%r n 03:54PM 04 -May -2000 1 Page 1 of 2 Mer.�� NEi Q NW4 Q SW4 (] SE% Q Sec. SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE o74' t/ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice than +• 1. The [C![a'A. name of this claim isl — a placer mining claim. New bra *42 2. This claim is situ6te Ins NEb NWk ( sw% Q SE4 (] Sec._ T." R. Mer.�� NEi Q NW4 Q SW4 (] SE% Q Sec. T. R. Her. HE% Q NW's Q SW% (D BE% Q Sec. T. R. Her. HE% (� NW1 Q SW% Q SE11 (� Sec. T. R. Her. ' In tha The r l Mlning I)strict, County of te_ State of California. acreagale mad L acme, 7. Toa date of this location the day of I IT a notice of location was posted d on the claim. on which date the 1. The locator or locators of this claim ares Namely r JLog rvi :.1Mea fw 4o14 �T I fE .(. r L I� k rrd 6-r Th T�-- "ACIS llA- /Y) y J. � a�r Current Moiling Of Residence Address S. It claim cannot be descelbed by quarter -section, the boundaries of the claims and the lend taken are deacrlbed as followas encing at the disco ve monument where thloma notice la posted, thence __(direction) corner which Is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence_ *A'1�_ feet to the (direction) /u corner, A A thence_(o'i� feet to tha_ Iy eocner, (dire tion) / thence__—�tr+—�%(1 feet to the_y� C corner, ldlrec ion) ` Y O (direction) thence feet to the point of beginning. 6. The discovery monument Is situated at the Point of discovery ebout1Z���pf &V ndoC A *t•l& A�(_Ll9 -, tv Idistan of natural object or perm nen man.aent end q v rect on as accurately a pose ble�- nd to Identify the claim located). SIGNATUPE(S) r CLAIMS LOCATED AFTER OCTOBER 71, 1976,•MUST.BE RECORDED WITH TIIE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TIIIII 00 DAYS AFTER DATE OF LOCATION. ' This form hes been printed through the courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Duresu of Land Management, to assist you In recording your mining claim. 1n accordance with Section 311 of the Act of October 21, 1976, as amended, Public Lew 9/-579 • 190 Stet. 2713), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976,, all unpatented lode or placer mining claims or mill or tunnel site claims on public lands 'of the united States In the State of California shell be recorded with the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Federal Office Building, Room E-2841, 2800 Cottage way, Sacramento. California 9SR25. Copies of the regulations may be obtained from this office. SHOW SITE OF cu BI DIAGRAM CONTAINS POUR COMPLETE SECTIOUS See. _, T. R. See. T. R. .. CeAter Center' ' Section — _ Se�tlon I I" Celter CeAter -- Se tion `— NIGK'+ 3eelon - 1 I �ra oil I Sec. T. ZIP A. Sen. ��, tilos Any person who willfully makes s false statement with respect to any mining claim on the posted .location notice or on the recorded notice shall be deemed gullty of a misdemeanor, and upon i•,,;+1�'conviction shall be punished by s fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprison- ment In the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both ouch fine and Imprisonment. (Public Resources Code of Callfornla, Sec. 2315) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Kevin P. McDonnell The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is KEV inlMc-DoNI`l vEL.L_ ; 2. I reside at ` 06 LI (o &6 M W oo D LN ; 3. I wasbornon 01'-24 , 19 S8 in i)A V coo qWF— UTASµ 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; .6. I am employed asa !:�) ELF Ir %lk t71 o to Mb ; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since U'pN Iqi�5 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with . 0 Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 7" Iii a5 ; n �J • Affidavit of Kmlr4 OONAje-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: = -H VtuG: beetV M:t► C!DyISTP.�vc'�to�t AND pkt OF- 4 Ccw4.101gi-S pWV45 rMfl I't Pep Sotw EQ U1 pt Oit—aNfi -Folz #4+C 1=1 T KFoue St -N 'RoN L c, c,Ayy -n+c W1t a1tty G -Pa -o«55 t6 4KA!V .4 ;and OFF -tvt4 LIOcrtl nat&t+Ctoas Ativ TF+mrL FAi4t4-45 , r Hr4vE p4r4pe* AND $l.0 tGt�D T%4eV-Gr MANY 111^u5'6 A yG*A-2 SINa.6 19%$, Affiant's Initials t Affidavit of Virg M r --D m t--L� ' . 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: Mealywa''u— Date: Witnesse—y:---'-" f ~ Name -mil - 1 L.0 Date: "-2� 02. Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and. says: 1. M full name is "DEAOi�S I�Aed 1--li in 10-e 5-- 2. I reside at H I I S' Vv -W 3. I was born on -Fe-10 . Z , 19 in On i .p ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8: I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /q 9 • Affidavit of D&V7 S 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 U 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: �-1O<4,,—, 1),e5)}l c Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of NA l i S Noj �e S 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: I -Z Z_ — d 8 Witnessed By: Name: F/'ank Z)a )e od Date: I — 2Z- dg Affiant's Initials 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 ; and Affidavit of P. i C r fv S 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. h BY: Name: U . Date: Witnessed B Name:a t Date: Affiant's Initials I; mgV �? L,d rail/ , 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. 2 W ame �17 //- - Date attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine 1 cated at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date to ther resent. 0 !i lI aDate� 1 0 I, reFC `1O attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the Kew Era Mine locate' d at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date K 7— to the present. ILLL- ()--7 Date 1. I, zo1 , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual opera ion of the New ErAme located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date % to the present. y . -Xme Dat I t attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 DryCreek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date /Y/'a(, l r9 1 to the present. Nwp Date •. . t I, Logan (, rA v b e rq e r , 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 M7 to the present. Logan GrUvberger Name t. I-07-07 Date f f 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. Z � 4Mia4ILogan - r r I; Wade Logan, a resident of Butte. County, California, attest to the fact that I have worked .at various times and witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, from the time that Permit # 8.1-135 was -.,issued on June •12, 1982 to the present. l Log s • is r I, Dick Hughes, attestlo 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 dais Ala Z to the present. Dick Hughes Date AFFIDAVIT I solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Ronald R. Logan, reside at 4950 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville, CA 95965; 2. Betty J. Logan and I are the sole owners of the'New Era Mine, A.P.# 41- 08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California; 3. I, Betty J. Logan and/or our agents have engaged in mining operations on this Property without interruption since it was purchased from the Roy's on July 5th, 1977; 4. During all times relevant to the mining operation on the Property we were granted permits and inspections which were in cooperation with Gayland Taylor, Fish and Game Warden, California Fish and Game Department; 5. On June12, 1982 1 was accompanied by my wife to the office of Bettye Kircher, Director of Planning, Butte County Planning Commission, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville, California; 6. 1 agreed, along with my wife to have a lien placed on our Property to satisfy the Reclamation Bond requirements stated in the Mandatory Conditions # 1-5 set by the Butte County Planning Commission for the permit to be valid. Ronald R. Logan • AFFIDAVIT .1 solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Betty J. Logan, reside at 2156 Dennis Ray Ave. N.E., Keizer, OR, 97303. 2. Ronald R. Logan and I are the sole owners of the New Era Mine, A.P.# 41-08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California. 3. I, Ronald R. Logan and/or our agents have engaged in mining operations on this Property without interruption since it was purchased from the Roy's on July 5th, 1977 4. During all times relevant to the mining operation on the Property we were granted permits and inspections which were in cooperation with Gayland Taylor, Fish and Game Warden, California Fish and Game Department. 5. On June12, 1982 1 accompanied my husband to the office of Bettye Kircher, Director of Planning, Butte County Planning Commission, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville, California. 6. 1 agreed, along with my husband; to have a lien placed on our Property to satisfy the Reclamation Bond requirements stated in the Mandatory Conditions # 1-5 set by the Butte County Planning Commission for the permit to be valid. - C�.N. I � � , m WN 0 CURB, NOTARY PUBUG - i lumany MATH, RJ ON OOMINS310N N0.41go y CC1IN� Uffi EXPIRES JUNE 18, 2011 Subscribed and sworn to before me this -10 day of 20Q? Notary Signa Notary public in and firhethe County of �Qn \G� And the state of � 200-001, 6397 Recorded I REC FEE 10.00 Official Records I CERTIFI 1.00 • RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TO: Count 'Of I COPIES 1.50 BUTTE I PENALTY 6.00 Name 4 ��� o ` dJ CANDACE J. GRUBBS I Recorder I Street — ) ROSEMARY DICKSON I ,—"ftvi".stant I Nikki of city Q , 03 54PM 04 -May -2000 ..1="Page 1 of 2 SPACE ABOVE' TIIIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE �Y,c�°' PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION" NOTICE ...::;.: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice that: �(�• 1. The name of this claim is_ N&4ee i•tL � , a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is sittubtteepi in: New Era• #1 NE" Q Nwk L SWC O SEy Q Sec.Mer.AD T..� , I) . �d_L.L� � NEy [� NWS [� SWy [� SEti Q Sec. T. RR. Her. NEb Q Nwy sw% SE% Sec. T. R. Her. NEb NW4 Q SWk Q SE% Sec. T. R. Her. in the Mintn� D strict, County of State of California. The acreag cla med fir acres. • 3. The date of this location is the day of 4+Ip on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. /. The locator or locators of this claim ares Named Current Mailing or Residence Address it, A11J6 iL lc� D E f" 71-" a�gM 1 S. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of thetclaims and the land taken are described as follows: Co encing at the discove monument .1. where this notice Is posted, thence (��..JJ - to the r (direction) corner which is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence_ 26Z Z C2 feet to the_ A] J (dlrection) y --, corner, • thence �� 9 ' O 1 feet to the At t12 corner, (- dir— tion) thence 9-41 4/ () feetto the_ corner, (direction) . thence 1.(,Jlo Y10 feet to;.the point of beginning. (direction) 6. The discovery monument is ai:t.uatesi;;=at the point of discovery about�Cr�i(,p'� (di i tion) - - Q thence feet to the J corner, tdirgc tlon) thence ILU �. 6 d/ 10 feet to the point of beginning. (direction) •6, The'discovery monument. is situated, at the .point of discovery about_(�ST`'`�� S (distance fro or monument and v direction as -accurately a pose ble,, natural o ect berm nen Y N to identify the claim located). SIGNATUPE(S) Ir r CLAIMS LOCATED AFTER OCTOBER 21, 1976, MHST.RE RECORDED WITH THE.,BUREAU OF LAND' MANAGEMENT 'WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF LOCATION, t 1` � a � ThIa Gorm'has been printed through the courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau • of -Land Management, to assist you In recording your mining claim. In accordance with Section 31+ of the Act of October 21, 1976, a9 emended; publfic' Lav 9/-579 (90 Stat. 2713), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act -of 1976,, all unpatented lode .or i placer mining claims or mill or tunnel site claims—on public;'ands bf the United States in the State of -California shall be recorded with the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Federal Office Building, Room E-1811, 2800-Cottage- 'Way;'Sacramento, California 95925. Copies of the regulations may be obtained from this office.. silbt�SlTe OF �LADI .. DIAGRAM CONTAINS FOUR COMPLETE SECTIONS M �. Sec. , Ti �l R. Sec. T. k. :• - Celter'CI - enter � Section k Se tton^ CenterI • CeAter • Section -moi Paw Se+blon See., T. R. ; gef. ,.T. , R. jN �' 'N III�I�I.II':' I,III:I::II,IIII;L'.'III'I' I (I " 'Recorded I REC FEE 10.00 Official Records I CERTIFI 1.00 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND NAIL TOi Count yy Of I COPIES 1.50 BUTTE I PENALTY 6.00 Namee w I�1 J"o oV CANDACE J. GRUBBS I Recorder I . Street ��, , I ROSEMARY DICKSON.- I .F, cr$ Ass°istant . w.w_,._.. I Nikki . ��. city, _� 1� w�{ y 03 54PM`:04`-May-2000 F I =Page 1 of 2 SPACE ABOVE TIIIS, LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE, A . 14 c�'PrL`YACC=R MINING CLAIM LCCATIO`N NbTICE� `., a-;' • • i Current Mailing or Residence Address S. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of the claims and the land taken are described as follows6om encing at the discove yy monument .1 where this notice is posted, thence to the .(1-4 (direction) corner which is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence__ • �.lz�(�_ feet to the- A] J_J (direction) / corner, • thence_ .fD 'V D i feet to the corner, (dlr tion) thence �() feet to the corner, tdirec 10n) thencef,eet.....to. the point of beginning, (direction) 6. The discovery monument is sl;t,uated;at tl-e-zpolnt of discovery aboutl G�WO A 0 ... . _ �.._.L''. _ A. l , ,„(distance f r omt- _ w I I iiia J I IIIItiii -Recorded 1 REC' FEE 10.00 Official Records A CERTIFI 1.00 RECORDING BY County Of I COPIES 1.50 REQUESTED AND MAIL .TOt BUTTE I PENALTY 6.00 I Name Q A..'.:, Irl o ' � CANDACE J. GRUBBS I ,� Recorder I I Street „r ROSEMARY DICKSON 1 �n''`­"AssTstant—I Nikki CI, r 1 f k -, city `. 03 540M 04 -May -2000 'X Page 1 of 2 n r * � ti c� , 2 ,. SPACE .ABOVE: TIIIS' CINE FOR RECORDER -S USE PL{ASCE`R MINING CLAIM ' � a4' `NOT°ICE' -LOCATION •.�, CJ''• TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice that: 'ti+tL_ #�r, 1. The name of this claim is /V&4' 0 a placer mining claim. New Era #.2 2. This claim is sttu6te* in: HE,, Q NW►: SWy Q SE%- Q Sec. T. �U R. Mer. HE% NWy Q SW% SEN 0 Sec. T. R. Her. He% Q NWy Q SW% [-1 SEN Q Sec. T. R. Her. NE% Q NW% Q SWy 0 SE% M Sec. T. R. Her. 1 In the M41,q a strict, Minin�� of iL ,'State of California. The acreag cla med is Count y 3. The date this location is S p aL of the • day of . qot on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 1. The locator or locators of this claim are: Current Mailing or Residence Address S. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of the claims and the land taken are described as follows6om encing at the discove yy monument .1 where this notice is posted, thence to the .(1-4 (direction) corner which is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence__ • �.lz�(�_ feet to the- A] J_J (direction) / corner, • thence_ .fD 'V D i feet to the corner, (dlr tion) thence �() feet to the corner, tdirec 10n) thencef,eet.....to. the point of beginning, (direction) 6. The discovery monument is sl;t,uated;at tl-e-zpolnt of discovery aboutl G�WO A 0 ... . _ �.._.L''. _ A. l , ,„(distance f r omt- _ w 1 • gat S. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of the claims and the.land taken are described as followsiom encing at the discovery monument �. where this notice is posted, thence to the _ (direction) corner which is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence(_ feet to the (direction) _�,Lcorner, (o _ thence. �� 'y 0 'i feet to the /fit ,, corner, (dir tion) thence _ 2 11 y (] feet to the J corner, tdirectlon) .• _ thence feet to the point of beginning. n) (directio 6. The discovery monument. is situated at the point of discovery about_(e(Z-��(�JO St (distance fro natural object or perm nen monument and givd t.on as accurately at possible, '- to iaent►ry the claim located), SIGNATUPE(S) nU IV! .CLAIMS LOCATED AFTER OCTUBER 21, 1976, ,MOST -BE RECORDED WITH TIIE.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF LOCATION ' � F is f'brm,has been printed through the courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau Land Management,.to assist you in recording your mining claim. f Tn accordance with Section 311 of the Act of October 21, 1976, a9 amended; Fubl•lc Law 9/-579 (90 Stat. 2713), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976,, all unpatented lode or placer mining claims or mill or tunnel site clalms,_on public;r2.ands of the United States in the State of California shall be recorded with the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Federal Office Building, Room E-2811, 2800 -Cottage Way;'Sacramento, California 95825. Copies of the regulations may be obtained from this office.. • SHOWS ITE Of..V;ADI DIAGRAM CONTAINS FOUR COMPLETE SECTIONS Sec., , Ti. "l R. ,. See. i , T. �N. R. T. 0 f. See. i , T. �N. R. T. 0 DATE seal of is to certify that if bearing the purple This fihis is.a true copy of the document filed. a this office, cordeet, Office wfth .th® uft un , ubbs Dead' .l Any person who willfully .Makes .a false statement with respect to any mining claim on the posted location notice or on the recorded notice shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon "conviction shall be :�' ment in the count punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($lo'o') or by imprl.son- y jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonm (Public Resources Code of California, Sec. 2315) ent. • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is -/,43,9taV 2. I reside at . VP 3. 1 was born on — in •, 4. 1 am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. 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; Affiant's Ini 6. I am empl 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since ; 8. I 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: Name: (Y\\C9A(Z L L,�9A V . LO C AN Date: 0 [Type text] Affiant's Inital STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) , COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Beth Ann T. Revkers The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Beth Ann T. Revkers; -+� 2: 1 reside at 2320 Woodcrest Lane, Carson City, Nevada 89701; 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. .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; Affiant's Inititals • 6. 1 am self-employed; 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since 1985; 8: -.I have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and my husband discuss the New' -Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous occasions since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions during the 1990's; 9. My Husband has spoken many times to me about his visits to the Mine and his experiences there. He specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: y Name:6E % Ae� Date: Gtr a Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Inititals • C] 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 .30,E a E E Lz?1.ya 3. I was born on V , / , 191416 in 5 C /!'o /(/t/. ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. , I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of Te 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 6. I am employed as a �u r0'arp/t-, �'��� �/�'�/2 S 0'Z/ Ztr"e, S�i��o��sr': 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 /Gf Affidavit of'I���L l✓ /'✓�/��'I� 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/�' �[�/it9✓�' r Dti o� Ole, ZDa 6 If %✓2 r J� -r -rl-zY 7� Affiant's Initials Tdr&4 4 �411g ; and x%oa'1�0'1 Affidavit of�j �� �� 11114,1"1 1�4 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. • LOM Name Date: I Z C/ "& Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Initials i STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) a COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 1z9kert ` The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: .. 1. My full name is 90bell ;�01/044 ' 2. reside at 2 ?j2 i lOc'd W(' ?' G -y, 6al-�? C" ty 121y, ; .I 3. I was born on 19 S6 in P2cx/'l�h 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 meas 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; s + 6. I am employed as a & It` el` C47- 7.- 7.- I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �� • Affidavit of 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: bT5A 7'AtAe proxy 5 ©r 6 77ot&& 6ine;& 7liry Z&ol G�t'6'l� �ilc'`� a ; and Affiant's Initials Affidavit of°r7 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.. l74-60,:�r Name: %a6(f/T Date: /–Z JOg Witnessed By: ��ALL' A Name: ;4-ct�9 Date: / ` L Affiant's Initials lz–f— • - 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 70 f -Pt Oct 3. I was born on V V l?FCJ& q , 19 5 --bin 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; I 6. I am employed as a C' ,S4nA 1- Ih 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ( br olg6s ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with 1I Ronald R. Logan or his agents. regularly since ag 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: 5 t�jj +M�s ) vy�*& W, At E)Te— — \r -O C_�J� + q> cyvi � — - , -T6_V--e_ .beep. -1- ; and UJ ka KA, V%A�Lk l 3 L wL e5 Y- Affiant's Initials Affidavit of 3y lS Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each 'statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • B, Y• Name: VV�� ��I D �$ Lk Date: Witnessed By: /44 Name: • a Date: (:)1-2-S _> d e Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is -Sear\ Uoyot &a t 1 e rL+ i t 2. I reside at 760 G.ckinq Ayert►,4—, , 0 jaiNAIP 0 -ft q-GC?(P3 ; 3. I was born on ➢ec et tilae - 7-S , 1955_ incl -\;C-0 . C ft ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a JY ac kj m; 5`1- 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ] R &q ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since yQ 14 ; • Affidavit of ASF t� Lloyd Cwa (j •e "-J i w - Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful. authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral. deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging gand 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: haves wa4,-ck,2 4,a, LaRahs hn:►Y-e- a.►1d S jLkce-cL -INk, VIA 14 15-1- I -; and Aff ant's Initials Affidavit of SC'0.Y\ W o O G a N evJ, rt P Page 3 of 3 0 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. • CJ By: Name: s'e �p LJo Nd 6a ((epti n. Date: ©1 l 8 ro 8 Witnessed By: la"to Affiant's Initials r STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF cJ et'ld � P-ai&k The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. MY full name is'.�J�o CI P 4 2. I reside at 15, 3. I was born on , 19_ �� ��hy 1 l ��,�Q r 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 � a t- I '-A, e--, J 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ; • • 'l Affidavit of C"A 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 parry; 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:flu, (. � � �.�. Lj iP_ f Gam- D L', 0 7Z,////�// /\'� Jf'j IL V Affiant's Initials" • n U p1 �i Affidavit of012,. d 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 Date: l `� 0 Witnessed By: Name Date: C9 ( -2— 6 2. Q o 0 Affiants Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Z�11-11/;ttl ,Sf� JT0 2. I reside at �3 3 8� S oy 1- 3. I was born on SArt u y,1,1kV i Z , 19L3 in CA, 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 c 6 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with • Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since `( Affidavit of 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, ; and Affiant's Initials r Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise ' indicated; and I believe each statement contained. herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By:. �— + ' Name:�%/l /� o¢ /1-1 Date: / — 2 r- o 9' Witnessed By: Cv Name: Date:s'9 l �a� 40 °� Aff ant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 6; E a . Q a I C-A-3sa , 2. I reside at 2, g S 1 C L n 3. I was born on 19BLq, 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 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since [ y ; ,'. 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 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 is 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: Aw 1k Ja�C �v Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By. G e-fZ- J& Name: Date: Witnessed By: . Name: �hPzz kU A— & fj Date: / old, f T y e Affiant's Initials .• STATE OF CALIFORNIA ' ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ; 17 2. I reside at .�r- 3 ,1-/ Z 3. Iwas born on C7G 77-2 1 , 19.57 in FZAn 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 19 71 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since a 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: ; and Affiant'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: S5 4,V '/7Z:P S Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: Ze e U iu tL!6 Date: �l a► �l(dEj Affiant's Initials WELDING .SUPPLY BOB BERGER 2013 Lincoln Blvd. 357 E. Park Ave. Vice pr570.--8494 Oroville, CA 95965 P0.60 B0x 2166 Cell (530) 534-6556 ChIcO, CA 95928 rberger®mlbwelding.com www m533W)elding.c0m ` ph. (530) 342-3589 TRIANGLE COAT! FAX (530) 342-1715 coanN ®Miller. toff InualsallganA• �w� f � ppOEEftIOpLLNp COMPPEffOpf "ppW- C ( STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is lzbe-A- 2. I reside at 35 7 C5. cL r k e_ G^� c o zg 3. I was born on r 19 (O I in a iE 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 Lkg Sv -Z'l e- 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 f Affidavitof ' - s Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: kA 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; 1 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the' public or any third party; 14. I understand. upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by ' (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials3 Affidavit of .Page 3 of 4 . ti 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 mi 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 t knowledge. By:i Name: c -)a r Date: Witnessed By: • Name: Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 y Date: 1 AfParit'S Initials .• • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: y ' 1. My full name is (J/ ; 2. I reside at .3. I was born on , 19-5� in f `�yrY►j/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 em to ed as a p Y 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since j� 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since i 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 J that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third parry; 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 Affiant's Initials 0�z_ Affidavit of /"tea jl;z — Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe, each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. - By: _ Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Initials i • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) f COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is }�! 11G` 1- � mayi �t ��Yf ; 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19<� in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, 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' n�J by k�) 'in 100) 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 1 Y y • 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 17_� 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: lyA\) �\l fiV 1A. -I 1 -- - i Affiant's Initials I Affidavit of15. I 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: I V I Olt- ML� OcAn f Date: Witnessed By: Name: LC Date: 649 g Affiant s Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF YI�ARv in Ls�G=t)nI The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at //aid Ly . Ato) ' 3. I was born on 19,f�k in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed asaJQede-lyl 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with 0 Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /98% ; 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 DKtlAn�_ Affiant'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 any knowledge. .By: Name: Dat Q Witnessed By: Nami Date: 12-9 2COO ` Affiant's Initials CHICO SCRAP METAL George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CA 95938 (530)345-6241 FAX(530)345-6025 Resale i1 SRKHB28750345 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 �J STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF rr� IJ The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: �.J 1. My full name is 6-eorqb 2. I reside at % % Fr, -f K C 4 60 CA 3. I was born on l(. ' ?J , 193�, in 6k` to ; 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 d W AZK 617" 0,jt, - ,SC -1 r 7. I have known Ronald R: Logan personally since lCqq 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since J. Affidavit of C �.� (J 3cu Page 2 of 4 • 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: S'G a 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being • conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; , (b) .reY-rpt 4ffiant'- Tn;tial- /1 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. o / By: - Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name 1/30/0% Affant's Initials l/ Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 Date: 4 Aff ant' S Initials 4 csm CHICO SCRDP DIETHL, IDC. George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CH 95938 Phone: (530) 345-6241 Fax: (530) 345-6025 George Scott, Jr. 878 E. 20th St. Chico, CH 95928 Phone: (530) 343-7166 Fax: (530) 343-9524 CHICO SCRRP DIETRL, IDC. Demolition Contractor Cfl Uc. no. 812871 Resale 4 SRKHB2875345 • • n • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is JLC,.! L-�' Si 3'TT V P— ; 2. I reside at G -i rte► , CA, ; 3. I was born on 19,S�J 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 asa M (s - rAC _ 6 U 'y- e(L- 4 �; 'L /_(_& (L ; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ! % 8. I have engaged in business tr nsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 17 7 *2 ; Affidavit of ee",g-u mu'r "I 5&�j 2. Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: , �k( A , SA , c �L— L '�.- 7� rg, J cM- cV t� e'1. I ej 1 of c, OLN 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 byi (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit! -a Affiant's Initials G` . • Affidavit of C- u CLGt .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�/ y.r c C,4 'NW L Q /`-din; -2l [-- Al b -J l ry(j r En i A) (k c uJ; W 3 S7c g- J 0-t, ,1- j�%�dn • l ". ZIA � [ 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: 9\:�� Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: Affiant's Initials Affidavit of QZ�-f L�j �cs�zT Page 4 of 4 • Date: • • Affiant9s Initial "V Mary King (530)342-6491 mekng@comcast.net fax'(530)34270233 BI -RITE STEEL r 1 �J STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF cvv The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is f 2. I reside at i, v ��' �-� t Ccs ` C_.� �FSj 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 01F�- C.�-_(aty�� 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 (�� L Affidavit of�� 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 mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Afant's Initialsm�l 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 I herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • By: .� 64 Name: CVV�4,c L -.j �-Z) -\ E -- Date: �It Witnessed By: Name ,� Affiant's Initials Mtn-... • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT Me The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: C l:. My full name is \J.vl A P- J-tcy Lk t 's -p- Lo—qP14 Z. I reside at l A .L 3:. I was born on, 19 in ; t 4. I am preparing this affid it at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent f jurisdiction as determined by Ronald; R. Log r his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a r � 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �� • Affidavit of 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: 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. F S By: Name Date: Witnessed By: ,L57 N Date: Affiants inithxw", • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: I 1. My full name is c 2. I reside at O C ; 3. I was born on 19 in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of -Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as aj z , A 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since OL Affidavit of no�Q ?fP-,4-tC-e- 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 Y 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: rt Wt %oke nnn/i � mt`l I VA n ( �� �Vvp- Y► 5 i. �. ;nI % 6 rC'ntn AI"K . )GM Ja�,Caq ,_GYtU peg �Vl t �. �O C� �,. ; and Affiant's Initials. U1 a Affidavit of ,"ek .CIL 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: M_ l�Q� • Date: Witnessed By: N Date: -041 t I giant's Initials , f • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT. OF Logon Grau6eryer The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Ldg0.r\ PAVI GrAv6er4er- 2. I reside at 110 Mento 3. I was born onA ck r Z Z , 19 g in . I'A rad i s e C a 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his ` • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. Iamemployed asa fA SJVJP-r\+ o't G�'itd Senior Ni9tiSC' ha0I ; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since F ' 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �9 �q • E Affidavit of L v g a n & ra v b e rg e 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: M y G r A h j P o, R p r\ Logan koO AWAYS been mining Sorhet�nq wk.t,tr it wo,s S l v i c inq or Panning Ne was w►ininA ; and Affiants Initials L r P. G Affidavit of L a oiN G reAernp , 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: Lo9An Grau6er9cr Name: Lo9an Grav6er9er Date: 1/30/08 Witnessed By: Date: /—,90—P1S• Affiant's Initials �.. �• �� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 4,4 f C_11,44: L PAY L ©6AI V2 p� 2. I reside at Z'O W 3. I was born on 0CTO � 7, 19 58 in C H (CO i 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 Al IXIC-1Qy 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since • Affidavit of. . 1C 1�,q EFL %A W Lg&gV 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! M4 VK L /VEb A✓1. W` 6 14 rGr�,,g l�lSTra�t��, ft�PgcR�� ,0 &J. UM TO I ; and N, �+i£�`� K►ND or P�k�,ti I2�c�J Y 5�51VYI Ai � o£4> �NE�em M1AX 4LLDr- /4�6Dv IP��� ��s ���� N°`1�M�'�b �'"5,oM� FORM OPMm►rN6 HAVj W?j j4Appe jAjj; r-pom AOW 54mpv,SToo riasrcc%S Wovu2Y of<0VoN5 Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Mc �dct 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 Y By: Name: L f2f}Y .L -O �N Date: i Witnessed By: ' Name: + Date: -- 1 M • ■ AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2• I reside at 3 I was born on 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 Count Department of Development Services, the California partment of Conservation,, , Dey 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 $• I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit ofeT�►� 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 puisuant 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;, F 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 � g 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'414 42 LSO a 1 r— r rn Cs D 4)1. C39�����'qP ,?ye;and. Affiant's IniQ8� A Affidavit of - L)e±1 Y L6Q 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: �— �Az—b P_CGf S Na� Date: 1-30 Affiant's Initial t STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT l OF • 1 � The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposers and says: 81. My full name is Acj \ " CL ` 2. I reside at `'l + K0.� 3. I was born on C.. 9 , 19 31 in r v 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 SQ0 �. 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with / c/ i5h Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 1 6 • Affidavit of L_,O 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: aT_ Vvj AJ- Ot^d✓1n t.nt �e�w� a r v e- . �� p V � -L-�r _V�o y IS 0/JG C� W c k1 Mti vim. • Affiant's Initials fJ Affidavit of \,4 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: I Loa A ✓A Date: Witnessed By: Name: vl Date: Af ant's Initials 4L • is 0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF l�1Ylo wc The undersigned, 1. My full na 2. I reside at ; 3. I wasborn on-Ime 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 vwyAe- Gy�j &'(� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since t/\ --J ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since T k oas t.zl l-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. 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 0, 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 \Y C Q I can ce-m- Vhber OAO !f IAO L� ; and Affiant's Initials �. Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 ' �• 13. I have full read this Affidavit; .each statement contained herein that is not y , typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise in and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of any knowledge. By:e'jp /, F� Name: l/ df - Date: — W 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 na 2. I reside at 3. I was born on609,V-,26,19�in , a k) 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 ( 6m �q U C,�al RQ La ►.�; kin., r -4�i2 /15 Vir S , 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since /9173 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since T l Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 t' 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; 7 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; 'T -L. 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: :�,,ee/7 :: z) .{ 1�l `�'/1 e rn 4 3y ti 2s -r ff q /Ud ; and Affiant's Initials 1, 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: .2. (- P A 92CL61IYA-00 Date: 1-30-02 Witnessed By: Name MWV lISI1� Aff ant's Initials 'T. ti • STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF Lu 7-u Lufoo s • The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full na 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19ta in Ch 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 I e 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since f� , 21 , q� ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since mn� Uc-xu&qfL ' Affidavit of A)na L tla!u2flo 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; L 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his N agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate ' continuous . operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: rnl -Ajr-� I kic un( ku .,RnA way -atljoA uO Vh his; o�9u� OEM dnn� p� � � ' Q'� Affiant's Initials P Affidavit of Gaff (AL Paww ( z�►.� 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 xray knowledge. L By: Name: I II np e, Rjq-e, U)i l Date: I i 0p Witnessed By: Name: Zkxn Ari atn j " <he A Date:— —p� Aff ant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). The undersigned, being duly 1. My full name is 2. - I reside at [d I was born AFFIDAVIT OF 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 A/ 0 . _ 1 Pt 8 V . 7. 1 have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 1 J ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /I)/- 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; W 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 parry; W , . 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; W — 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: LIaA-1d b c( Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Ct. 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 f knowledge. BY: Name: Qf� Date: Witnessed By: '-�Uzl� ��J" � Name: it Date: �� ;�D -0!9 Affiant's Initials A • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT 4, OF 4 i The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is nx F 2. I reside at 3. I was born on ; 19_1�fin n\ C t'� Wil-. ; 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 j P 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of e-.CA1e_�� Z 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 periodin which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: -- 2 Affiant's Initia «. Affidavit ofdid e� 0 Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Aff.&A's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF LMO-n I/ Henc��Y'�on The undersigned,. being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is qA&A ,—e-X�cn ; 2. I reside at D-ALk'--� Mov,e-f 3. I was born on 19� in GCo\,kkg- ; 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 4ose- 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 Lo 0�C� re.YY��YVl�O.2,1r' ; Affidavit of POc',;ck\ke.ro\-eVf� - Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; mining by the auger method; ( dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; andVY(( .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: 2:- t j . vl C�, rj 4 �kzv5_e_ i Gl Op 4y,:e OIe"and �-1 wucl Pa +C, C> k- � ' a,A..) ori , W� . ^L C) -Vo �O- AY(C'O mt /.T� &,itA � an4 s Initials W � 1,- t� c�,v� ctvuv�l&A �L .V_t- 60adA, oa cz /' O -- - - I c - - 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 any. knowledge. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials