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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEW ERA MINE 2001 ATTATCHMENT VV• ATTACHMENT VV t Official Records Database Document Detail Butte County Recorder's Office Searchable Indices: Official Records Fictitious Business Names (DBA). Document Detail 14' Document ID: 2001-0041993 EIAssessor Parcel #: None 4k Recorded on: 9/13/20012-:46:42 PM Book Page #: No Book Page Found U No. of Pages: 2 0l Image: NOTICE OF LOCATION 'Grantors: Grantees: None None Index Items: References: HOFFMAN, FLORENCE B None JUGUM, JOE J •LOGAN, BETTY J LOGAN, MATHEW A LOGAN, MICHAEL R LOGAN, RONALD R LOGAN, WADE L NEW ERA 1 LOGAN, LYNNE L T21 N R3E SEC I SW 1/4 httD:Hclerk-recorder.buttecountv.net/RiimsWeb/ASP/ORDorr)eta;l.agr,?T)n(-.m=?nn1-004 1 i?Ii?nnQ . �...�..:... ,,. IIII1111111111111111111111lI111111 ' 2 0 0 1— 0 0 4 1 9 9 3 Recorded f REC FEE 10.00 Official Records I COPIES . 6.00 CountTE f i PENALTY 6.00 BUT• RECORDING REOUESTSD BY AND MAIL TOr CANDACE J. GRUBBS I RecoName Zm Lia J d JC . ROSEMARYrder DICKSON I f, . Assistant 1 Alyce •: street 2:2 C� �O tii F.LJii91 ci l�, 02:46PN 13 -Sep -2001 1 Page 1 of 2 (U1' --Q ' city _u LSSv (?4� rj '9a SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE • TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNr please take notice thatt 1. The name o[ this claim is_ �_(� N� # a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is eituhted Int - NES Q NWN Q SWN [d seN Q S.C. HEN Q .NwN Q SWN © SEN Q Sec. T. R. Mer. NEN Q NWS Q SWN Q BE% Q Sec. T. R. Mer. NEN [] NW% Q SWN Q SEN Sec. T. R. Met. In the a lning 1 tract, County of F7 1.r ttE , State of California. The acreage claimed is /�(�_ cres. 3. The date of'this location. is the /.d ay of 4�o%n which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 4. The loeato[ or locators of this claim arer e(s Current Mailing or Residence Address i'Z--AJC E , l a Al ti /v JV 1• S.. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of the claims and the land taken at,e described as follower Commencing at the discovery monument ,. where this notice in posted,.' thence to the ' (direction) `•r corner which is the point of the beginning to describe the boundaries, thence (d t� ectlon) feet to the corner, thence feet to the c6 net* (direction) thencefeet to the corner, (dlcectlon) thence feet to the point of beginning. (direction) 6. The discover monument is altuated at Y the Point of dlsoovery abopt ��) /�4�fq�l netu[a1 object or Upermanant monumentan g v1 t PeAq W1` VrA tR � le, to identify the cl'alm located). emt 8 2I .,n SIGNATUPE(Slot 91V 011to 81111 TO6 tnamuoob alit 10 V100 -l�Isio ltnuoD 9tfu8 h�3 at U09 situs e .90DER W1TVTIIE:, REAU')F LAND M4VAGEMENT.-.• -:r Th -is farm has been pr.lhte'd through the courtesy of -the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau •of Land Managempdt, :to asaiet you in recording your. mining claim. In accordance with Section 314 of the Act of October 21, 1976, e0 amended,' Public Law 94-579 (90 Stat. 2743).'the Federal Lend Policy and Management Act of 1976, all unpatented lode or placer mining claims or mill or tunnel sit.e claims on public lends of the United -states in the State of 'California shall be recorded with the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office,'rederal Office Building, Boom E-2841, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, California 95825. Copied of the regulations may be obtained from this office. SHOW SITE of CI.A01 OIAORAM CONTAINS FOUR CONPLETS SECTIONS Sec. r_, T. _. R. 4 Sec. _, T. ., R: Ceiter ' �. ... —_ — .Center — Section Se�tton ly6 E K Jter Center F. �— ' Se do 'i �Oion,' Sec. T. R. See. Sec. T. R. Date: AUS 13 2002 This is to certify that, If bearing the purple seal of this office, this is a true cI > rtic�0 copy of the document filed with the o� °;P Butte County Clerk-FtftWderts office: Candace J. Grubbs Clerk R corderi . 7F.1�1Fy 8 B tt our► . Deputy , Any,pevsoq'who willfully:makes a false statement with tespect.to.any mining claiw.on1•t•e location notice Or on the recorded notice shall be deemed h. poste �,,,. guilty o.f. a misdemeanoc,`•end upon r..d11,3?.convictlon shell be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($1001 or by lmpcison- l;��,.;•• ment in .the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Public Resources Code of California, Sec. 2315) �EpGp•a.rtr••;-a .... � ....•.. A�..T•..c•w•^+wr. as.n• :•.+••..:rr..;e-.l'r:;a•Tx..• :-n w!� M..r!'nr+r'.•ww....�w1...e........�w.�..... :-vy..;.....:.�..:::' :.. �. •.^.. _ .... .. .... - •'C•rf.T4�W!Oawwa�{��t� CA 38*00-01 U.S. Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management - Rev." 8/97 -••-p � � � I(II II I I!1 I IIII 11111111! 1111111 f II . RECORDING 'REQUESTED BY: 2 0 0 1_ 0 920.4 3 3 6 7 (Mail recording to:) Recorded I RFC EEE 10.00 / Official Records 1 COPIES 1.50 Name O N tt Ct' o o �} 4 /J Count I CANDAC:E' J. GRIBDS I Recorder I t ROSEMARY DICKSON 1 Address Assistant I Vickie 03:34PM 20 -Sep -2001 1 Page 1 of 2 e PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE (CALIFORNIA) To whom it may concern, please take notice that:, % 1. Placer -mining claim name is F� �[ � • ILL /"I i, &.�&L� y 2 Date of location (date the proper location monument was erect d and locat'on notice posted in or on it) of this placer mining claim is (month) (day) (year) 3°. Description of the discovery monument � is• ai follows;, ro C KSpegS 4.. Placer mining claim. IS IN an'area where there is a U.S.-Public Land Survey and the description of the claim by legal subdivision including aliquot part :M.P.). of .section (such -as 'E1/2NE1/4NE1/4), Section (Sec.'), Township (T.);• Range (R.) and Meridian (Mer.),is as follows: A. P.. k'% ��!/D Sec. �• T. d /V R. , Mer. Sec. T. , R. , Mer. _ A. P. 0 yrf-©8"O` tL3 Sec. T. R. Mer. A.P. ���jl��Oi�-//��, Sec. T. R. Mer: 5. Placer mining claim IS NOT IN an area where there is a U.S. Public Land Survey, is marked by conspicuous'and substantial monument at. each claim corner, and is located by properly marked boundaries., described below in reference to some natural object: Natural object is (description; _ _ . ° kad it. is by compass direction_ about , feet to the discs+yery•. monument ,., riq ;tthe discovA.ry monument it is by compass.direction r. about_ t to the . _rner post; from here it is by" compass direction__-....'., _ about_ feet to the N1, corner post; from here it is by compassdirection_?,. abou_t_,* feet .to the corner post;- from here it is by compass direction about -,..feet to the .S corner post; from here it is by compass'cTirection about feet•to the NW corner post. 'CA 3800-01 � .. •Yr���-•. .��,u,�...•-.•..... .;�;»:,r,.,.i..... � -�- .. Rev. 8/97 _ ... ...�„ ., P .2 6A. The 'undersigned locators) have defined the boundaries of the claim by erecting. at each corner of the claim, or nearest accessible points thereto, a proper h monument and each corner. monument so erected bears or contains markings sufficient to appropriately designate the corner of the, claim and the name of the claim. 6B. The date of monument erection and marking is (month) (day) (year) • 6C. Description of each monument is as follows P�� o -F -C-c� C S 1. Attach to this Notice an appropriate U.S. Geologic Survey topographic map showing a sketch of the outline of the placer mining claim. B. Placer mining claim is in r34 ta County. 9. Placer mining claim contain(s)-- acres. 3!0., If your.placer mining claim is in a powersite withdrawal as determined from BLM Master Title. Plat records, write "Filed under P`..I,.. 359" on this line 11. Locators) of this placer.claim are: (Please...;Print) (s) /n . II Name Current Mailing ePA irk i?JUDOA,larle rF,VreA a or Residence Address • 2? 4 tjT/ - I �, tJ�L 12. S: c c h ! . FILE THIS ORIGIN* NOTICE WITH TH21A�AOPRIATE COUN'I'd.•74CORDER (within 90 days of the date of location), AND-FILO UPLICATE NOTICE (iathin the same`90 days) with the Bureau of Land u,-���---� ,._,sem----- -• ---• ---- locator(s): _ r r� u ri.CLl.LC2Z-Date L � ��-O 164P'uS[.''^.'•! '1•�'�7.. ��A.%SP..c^w•^.R�: lam.+• :!o�.:rr.«,.-.c'.:ae..nlo.• :C.wt9 M•qr^i•1�..•Y.•YA.-.q�•rr.n........s«. n...-.:-al:;y ....:: �..::r n .., ....,. .. .... "•F'.l'2'!• CA 3800-01 U.S. Dept. of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management - Rev.8/97 P. 1 i IIIlIIIIII'IIIIIIII11111111111111! • RECORDING REQUESTED BY: (Mail recordings to;) l Nameo Address 200 1 ---0Q1433Ea7 Recorded Official Records, County Of BUTTE CANDACE J. GRUBBS Recorder ROSEMARY DICKSON Assistant 03:34PM 20 -Sep -2001 •FOR REQ2RDER'S USE RFC EEE 10.00 COPIES 1.50 Dickie Page 1 of 2 PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE (CALIFORNIA) To whom it may concern, please take notice that:, ,n % 1. Placer mining claim name is 2• Date of location (date the proper location monument was erect d and locat'on notice posted in or on it) of this placer mining claim is /i'L-aA22. (month) (day) (year) 3. Description of the discovery monument is as fo 11 ows C2 -P re, C ks 4. Placer mining claim:IS IN an area where there is a U.S. Public Land Survey and the description of the claim by legal subdivision including aliquot part .M.P.) of section (such -as E1/2NE1/4NE1/4), Section (Sec.), Township (T.), Range (R.) and Meridian (Mer.),is as follows: A:P.. Sec. T. rg._oU R• Mer. A.P.( !(1_��©-�� Sec. T. , R. Mer. _ A. P. A 4(1-6 Sec. , T. , R. Mer. A.P. Ca ::2/�0�4-//�/ , Sec. T. R. Mer: 5. Placer mining claim ISNOT IN an area where there is a U.S. Public Land Survey, is marked by conspicuous"and substantial monument at.each claim corner, and is located by properly marked boundaries'; described below in reference to some natural object: Natural object is (description;_ _ _ _ .PSnd it. is by compass direction_ about,,.'.".. ­'feet to the discovery. . monument,. " ` .,,the discovery mnnument it is by compass direc._tion—,,,_ -. T.. .; aboutto the _rner post; from here it is by""compass direction _ about_ feet to the NiL corner post; from here it is by compass direction`Tr_.. ;�._.... about_t_ ; . !, feet .to the corner post;- from ost;-from here it is by compass direction about!. feet to the S; corner post; from here it is by compass's rection about feet•to the NW corner post. /'r _; r .. .. ray!�..yer`y.. .. ^+' .•�)n4P•.�.:f•'. yi. :..r.•+/Fn•y v..'n�.:.�nh'Sit'ww... .e... •'!r.'^+'.!Txfw�- .. .._ _. 'CA 3'800=01 - -• .. ,:. Rev. 8/97 p. 2 • 6A. The undersigned locator(s) have defined the boundaries of the claim by erecting. at each corner of the claim, or nearest accessible points thereto, a proper monument and each corner. monument so erected bears or contains markings sufficient to appropriately designate the corner of the. claim and the name of the claim. 6B. The date of monument erection and marking is Liz (month) (day) (year) 6C. Description of each monument is as follows---, P�` �'� -S-0 C S Ls r� 7.• Attach to this Notice an appropriate U.S. Geologic Survey topographic map showing a sketch of the outline of the placer mining claim. B. Placer mining claim is in F) j,�� _ County. 9.• Placer mining claim contain(s)___ Q acres. 10-. If your placer mining claim is in a powersite withdrawal as determined from BLM Master Title Plat records, write "Filed under P.L. 359" on this'line 11. Locators) of this. placer claim are: (Please Print) 12. Wiwi •• � Y locator(s): �eL3dNS:[�c� ate �� J ^ Date 7-1 FILE THIS ORIG NOTICE WITH THE MROPRIATE COUNTOJ CORDER (within 90 days of the date of �ocation),.AND FILO b PLICATE NOTICE (:thin the same: -90 days) with the Bureau of Land .. .iL�'fiY; FS':i;.�i"7.?;':'''.2,'y.';!� 1`:,C:' , i'h1+�y,',+�7. i��.,'�.','�•C�...•f'w.•.'..r.•F.•^• : �.y.ca.'.4'}:. ... .;.., . :..� :....:.:�• - ' K '+r.r+,..wn�mwvia.h}.bKn;e;}rar2v:+:.,,c.�.;.:.........,•...•. ., ... coiner, thence (direction) feet to the 20 0 1— 0 0 4 1 9 9 3 thence (direction) feet Recorded I REC FEE 10.00 thence (direction) feat OfficialRecordsI COPIES 6.00 6. .,The discovery monument is situated at the/O „ of discovery about— Cof i PENALTY 6.00 F RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TOS ldlata ce., Eiom.`.':.; BUTTE CANDACE J. GRUBBS I • II n CT Recorder I g ve a Name't!e �A U[ . as poiefble,"::'',;. ROSEMARY DICKSON I ^ " l Assistant I Alyce street = 0 6 � F � A9) a l� 02:46PM 13 -Sep -2001 I Page 1 of 2 city O—L(C'n (Pe9a(� SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE C7 PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNS Please take notice thatS 1. The name of this claim Is ra 'r a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is eltuated In: A NEN Q NWN Q SW% Cd SE4 Q Sec. T.R. Mer. NEN Q NW% Q SW4 Q SES Q Sec. T. R. Mer. NEN Q NW% Q SWN Q SEN Sec. T. R. Mer. NEN Q NW% Q SW% Q SE% Q Sec. p T._ .R. Mer. in the %Mining I trlct, County of O it lIE State of California. The acreage'clalmed is O�_ cres, a 3. The.date of this Iccetion. is the =Aay of gY J $��� �on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. /. The locator or locators of this claim ares Namets Current Mailing or Residence Address Ao 21 AI r . aF 'R boa aJv LVA F AL 4004" ,CO A 61 AJ •, al v ,r.,u � � I,T.�d o a �9 S. If claim cannot be described by quarter -section, the boundaries of'the claims and the land taken are described as follows: Commencing at the discovery mopument where this notice le posted, thence to the �r (direction) corner which is the point of the be ronin 9 g• o. escr be the boundaries, ; thence (direction) feet to the coiner, thence (direction) feet to the corner, thence (direction) feet to the corner, thence (direction) feat to the point of beginning'. 6. .,The discovery monument is situated at the/O point of discovery about— F�'� f:. :e f'�:"';':'o✓EF'= W Ld Cc AJ yIC 0 � F ldlata ce., Eiom.`.':.; 12 _Sj_ —� F /jiff -tip 1-� 6J E v a CT natural object or ernanent monument an g ve a rect on as ac rate as poiefble,"::'',;. to Identify the claim located). NATUPE(S) CLAIMS LKAT8 AFTER OCTOBER 21, 1976,,,MUST.116 'N�THfN 00 DAYS AFTER' DATE OF LOCATION RDED•WITfl THe.- REAI This fo.m•has been prin.Ee'd through the courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of frpnd�Mpnagem6it,'to-8salst you !n recording your mining claim. 46n accordance with Section 311 of the Act of October 21, 1976, as emended, Public Law 91-579 90 Stat. 2713), the Federal Lend Policy end Management Act of 1976, all unpatented lode or placer mining claims or mill or tunnel alte claims on public lands 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. Show SITE OF CI.ADI DIAGRAM CONTAINS FOUR COMPLETE SECTIONS See. __, T. _, R. Set. _,T._, R._ • - Cehter Cel ter E- --- —• _ — — E --- — Sett ion f1 'Settlon' I DYr Celter0,V �- CeAter Se N�� do Selalon E V a ,Urrf� Ery AA #I Sac. �, T. R. - E Sec. _, T. + persoq who willfully makes a false statement with respect to any mining claim. on. the pos.tsd � cation notice or on the recorded notice shall De deemed wilt `of' �•ionvlctlon shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollecesdemeanor, and upon B MOD) or by imprison - (Public in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Resources Code of California, Sec. 23151 • State of califomla ' DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ANNUAL REPORT M*,�),);..MINING'OPERATION FtC-2 Page 1 CA MINE ID # 91 - MINE NAME New Era Mine 1. Company Operating Site Contact Person Telephone Ronald 1K 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 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 A Logan ( 530) 533-4645 Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next years report form) 4095 Dry Creek Rd. CityState/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville CA/95965 Was this operation purchased by you during reporting year'? Was this operation sold by you during reporting year? F'. Yes. If yes, date of purchase (X. No. r Yes. If yes, date of sale ; No. Landowner Assessors Parcel # Ronald a Logan & Betty Logan 41-08-27 Mailing Address Telephone 4095 Dry Creek Rd. ( 530 ) 533-4645 City/State/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville, CA 95965 5. Status of MiningActivities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR .SC.FIEC;'�'I�.ON 1Y'i r Newly Permitted -Not yet in operation. Date Permitted- UK Z Z Active. r: Idle (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2727.1). Complete the following: Date operation became idle r Copy of Approved Interim Management Plan attached: Interim Management Plan pending with Lead Agency. Q .' [7,' Closed with no intent to resume. Date mining ceased Clo§ed-reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Date mining ceased 6. Status of Reclamation Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR . ,CHEK2ii'N;C R€ Reclamation not started. j- Reclamation in progress (attach updated reclamation plan map indicating progress). Reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Reclamation certified complete on (Date). • Financial Assurances released on (Date). DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator State of calffamia r DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ( MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEIM 91- Rf2C=2 Page 2. 7. r Yes jx No Inspection completed by Lead Agency during the reporting year. " • a 1 H yes, attach a copy of the Surface Mining Inspection Report (MRRC-1). if Inspection report Is not attached, please explain on Page 4. F 8A. SMARA Lead Agency (city OR county ONLY) Butte County N.C. r 8B. Reclamation Plan Status ;C N.C. r.No Plan T - Approved on � J K ffizoate). Attach copy with amendments, conditions, and PROOF of approval. ,1 18 Number of acres subject to Reclamation Plan • - r` Pending. Submitted to Lead Agency on (date)., r On Appeal. Submitted to SMGB on (date). 9• IV Yes: Financial Assurances approved by Lead Agency. iTftkC' it-'&AId-f-D Complete below for approved Financial Assurances: . Amount Type Date Posted Date of Arcual Review E)Omdon Date or by lead Agency Renewal Wa (d q*ficade) 3.000.00 Perf. Bond F No: Financial Assurances NOT approved by Lead Agency. R r: Financial Assurances pending with Lead Agency. Submitted on (date) IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH SEPARATE PLOT S r 10. ATTACH NAMED U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP —7.5' OR 15' QUAD—SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF MINING OPERATION N.C. Latitude Longitudeet Section—Township—Range—base Meridian Quad Name County #qz oy?5sy 17-1 � 1721 W 1-21N-3E-M.D.M Oroville Butte F 11. Type Code(s) of Mining Operation SE'EE7CFiif�l �F�OR tl'(PEK':fE3 ' N.C. 12. DISTURBED ACREAGE, 1. Approximate disturbed acreage at beginning of (This figure should match the figure from item 12, line 5 on your 2005 . annual report. If it does not match, please explain on Page 4.) 2, Approximate acreage disturbed during. - T 3, (ADD LINE 1 TO LINE 2) 4, Approximate disturbed acreage reclaimed during: 5, 0 (SUBTRACT UNE 4 FROM LINE 3) Approximate disturbed acreage remaining at end of r` 13. N.C. r; Acres Permitted: 18 & Permit# 81-135 ^ r, Acres Vested (Acres disturbed prior to January 1, 1976) r Acres on Federal Lands: & PennittlD # 114. AMN,C $ 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 State of Caftnila r ' DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION •.001 MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91. MRRG2 Page 3 15. COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS PROPRIETARY AND �_ WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO 0 C�till)NO ; c ; 1d t.I' PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 2207(g) - Check here if TOTAL PRODUCTION Category No ' Number Production List All Commodities (from for a Amount of Troy . (from Exhibit ibit B) Exhibit B) Commodity Production Ounces Pounds A. PRIMARY COMMODITY PRODUCED BY OPERATION: Gold (Placer) 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.. F1i.. ti1B.tT .'............................................. r L .. _ . B. REPORTING FEE......... ;FROM, f $ GOLD AND SILVER FEE: • IF GOLD OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(B), CONTINUE ONTO COMPLETE 16(C) AND (D) C. GOLD FEE ( Ounce(s) of gold) X ($5.00 per ounce) = $ 0.00 D. SILVER FEE ( Ounce(s) of silver) X ($0.10 per ounce) _ $ 0.00 TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B), (C) AND (D) $ 0,00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL) 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan Mailing Address '4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State2lP Code Oroville, CA 95965 Telephone Number ( 530 ). 533-4645 I certify that the information submitted herein Is complete and accurate (failure to submit complete and accurate requisite information may result In an administrative penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2774.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER DATE TITLE OF SUBMITTER Land Owner Please mall annual report, reporting fee, .gold and silver fee and ALL required attachments to: DEPARTMENT OF. CONSERVATION Office of Mine Reclamation • • 801 K Street, MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator State of Celftmia DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ( .MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEIM 91- WiRC-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: 2001 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. AL Ronald K. Logan 0.. - - attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual opera ion of the New Era ' e located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date % to the present. • I, , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date MQ,(; , to the present. s J 1 1- o r7 ``7 Date I, L o w (; ro, u b e ry 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 Gruuberger 1 C-07-07 Name Date • • • 1, 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. i Mi a 1 Logan I, Dick Hughes, attest,to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the datd . v to the present. Dick Hughes Date AFFIDAVIT solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Ronald R. Logan, reside at 4950 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville, CA 95965; 2. Betty J. Logan and I are the sole owners of the New Era Mine, A.P.# 41- 08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California; 3. 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 ` cm AFFIDAVIT I solemnly affirm that: 1. I, Betty J. Logan, reside at 2156 Dennis Ray Ave. N.E., Keizer, OR, 97303. 2. Ronald R. Logan and I are the sole owners of the New Era Mine, A.P.# 41-08-27 (the "Property"); located in Butte County, California. 3. I, Ronald R. Logan and/or our agents have engaged in mining operations on this Property without interruption since it was purchased from the Roy's on July 5th, 1977. 4. During all times relevant to the mining operation on the Property we were granted permits and inspections which were in cooperation with Gayland Taylor, Fish and Game Warden, California Fish and Game Department. 5. On June12, 1982 1 accompanied my husband to the office of Bettye Kircher, Director of Planning, Butte County Planning Commission, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville, California. 6. 1 agreed, along with my husband, to have a lien placed on our Property to satisfy the Reclamation Bond requirements stated in the Mandatory Conditions # 1-5 set by the Butte County Planning Commission for the permit to be valid. MWIRLY MAIN'S NOTARY PMUC - OREGON COMM16310N N0.41 'd,iDg AY COW WWON ONES JOE 19]2011 Subscribed and sworn to before me this Q day of 20� Notary Signa Notary public in and for the County of —M0Lj1 '\C7r-,) And the state of n Y 12 r4,en,\, LV , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine 1 Gated at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA; Permit # 81-135, from the date to ther resent. 0 I, re C attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the llew Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date K Z to the present. Name Date 0 I; I/ M Z- 4A/ , attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date_ to the present. ame Date .I • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF LJ The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1: My full name is ! ; 2. , I reside at 7..r 3. I was born on J "ZI) 19_51 in &)�2ad ; 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 �� k'e n12 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since Z 7 142 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 ascodified 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 C eg 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. W � � Witnessed By: Name: n o /414 Date: / — 2,2 — p g Affiant's Initials • 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 I1\l McDoNl`i izL-L_ 2. I reside at `i$46 C.AM wooy WV ; 3. I was born on b► 24 , 19 SS in i)AVc o0WM WASµ_; 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 !:�ECF 'E wA h 1 o to Gb 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since U*,tj ' IRS5 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with . Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 7" M as ; • Affidavitof Kojirj 1V1-Qnmta�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) musing by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: = .H Aus bunt M±g +�► a 11111111 r • ('tffLPep R0tL2 EGL UtptP"( -"t •Fo[Z #{+C F1f:.r - T KAUE St "fU 'QoN L_oc. N -n+c- wi N tiv G 'to ►Kik 114 ; and op trra L_ou41 n et&' t -130 s ail V Tl+lorz r A ot.ty5 . r h4jjvF Pa>vN� .AAIp SI.0 te-ev 'M4GXLra 1MANj 'MV11- 6 -A 4G142 SINcE Affiant's Initials Affidavit of 4EV t N Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not 4 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. - n LJ • By: Name: f �C.%NrU l -a.— Date: 6/ - 2y oc% Witnesse y " Name-M2A,r-- A 1 LIA Date: 0 � r Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF De-in,Q;5 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and. says: 1. My full name is R �- -e ; 2. I reside at H I I S- Dyv, C "e jL ZJ. 3. I wasbornon �� , 19 (bj 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 zagents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a C' JC Pr C/ 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8.' I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /9 9 ; • Affidavit of D.D1V?iS ityoheS 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 tag • 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: 12 A t' 4 . Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of P?A,1) s N'>Q he 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. • l e a0n - ' Eld Date: /-Z%-d8 Witnessed By: Name: Fi'a i zlld)a,a6l Date: — 272-- — dg Affiant's Initials i STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly swom, deposes and says: L. - My full nai 2. I reside at 3. I was born on _�'- 0 , 19 in Sl,P 0 0 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his. • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 2e 11-/!2& 0 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ii<2 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 19 `) 2 ; • • • Affidavit of�2��, Page 2 of 3 ff 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: 44 62 � _[� h 2 h t r -+hf Ovul CI the veymit. �C�qsby- C, v -,e Pk . ?Y[1 e Yft ; and Affiant's Initial 0 Affidavit ofCLOC� Page 3 of 3 TT�� 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: t ` Name: Date: Witnessed By: Date: . r . Affiant's Initials5ileSt • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) : COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is �Cj 2. I reside at `'l 3. I was born on ,.1 .� C.. '193t in (XOy i (U 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 a Z66Me-(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 0I iii c' �l G 'S� ; Affidavit of Lo 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: akx W4 -y" 4kk V(At4 "AVN ff?t:Tov >i 3 A,Vws h%O - -Zen 4tike - rAs-t b�ctA a &r�- OS- #\AVA c4 -;-i1 1 CCA LA rCwAeK4 b es u 40 A S , V\*VA. UC( LVI ; and. A a ✓►�l,nt d�e�w� a 1 T v e.. M �I pl�- At VVA D Is Mtie'j- • Affiant's Initials f �' • 0 Affidavit of 01 q 0 q Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. I By: Y7 ' Name: ' L p Q a ✓1 Date: Witnessed By: Name: V7 Date: Q • Qri Affiant's Initials 4L • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT The undersigned, 1. My full na 2. I reside at 8 , ; 3. I was born on ce 2lQ 19� in 0(0\S& 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 D Creek Road Oroville California 95965• Dry > 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; 1 6. I am employed as a ,`9� vwe 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 ,mous t'Jp n ; 0 and Affiant's Initials �. Affidavit of L\ Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R..L ogan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to' the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: \Y C e can f -em- Vnbe(- We"i Dave w)04ea con- AooS\o oy,1 I\)pt. ` and Affiant's Initials �. Affidavit of Wcl� C 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 indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. BY Name: _Gak44- 2'= Date: - • Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF .r e�n �� 7 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full na 2. I reside at 3. I was bornon � 2' 19 in :5ak) }' a�(` �-Co ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as aG ► f ci i•eSS e 45 vir-S, 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 1T_ 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 Page 2 of 3VI • 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; ' rL. 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: 7-.-- Q e _S.e eel) irWAiL��I^ Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. 1 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: _lhp- re,,;A J?aa-A�el& Logo A-) Date: • 1 !7 Witnessed By: K Name: Date: —3 6 Affiant's Initials T A n U STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE AFFIDAVIT OF AnnR (As The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ; 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19te, 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 e 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since � � 1, ( � ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit ofn 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; POI 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; fl L 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: I f)�-M=Q n • . ,� � - ` iqn� PO A- Affiant's Initials ' Affidavit of�� �oz� 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: FV-)nH L -PP Y,=ae Lc- -1a ) Date: = log • Witnessed By: Name:�c,,r� A oym n- <Me A Date: 1--Z,,o ---0 4 Affiant's Initials_ y • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). AFFIDAVIT OF zCJ The undersigned, being duly wo , de p ses and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 3. I wasbornon ' , 19_gin 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� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 1 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since L&,&dtJcC_Y_ 7k— t -c fii l f 7, 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 L- 10. 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 n LJ 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; Uj/^- 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:('�ka- �� D` Affiant's Initials Affidavit of 1 C � Page 3 of 3 CJ 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. C� • Name Date: Witnessed By: Name: r Date: I Affiant's Initials �11/' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Cad L2--9 I r 2. I reside at R LY)' vv) CA 3. I was born on 19Jin 0, c ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a MCL(� (� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 3 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 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 periodin which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: G _A7b a -- Affiant's Initia ZeeAffidavit of C Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. : • Name Date: Witnessed B N 0 Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) T AFFIDAVIT OF ��� '� • eYlc�-eX'�o�i The undersigned,. being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at aXL1 47 3. I was born on 19-a 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 tA00sE usk-�� 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 = Loy�C` `-I Affidavit of kck� Page 2 of 3 = • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit ng of minerals naturally exposed; 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; andZe 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: reY�ppQ r �h y1 =129 IFY, V �o ley .ve, C-1 rrlrl-cjPa o CUO-U oY , v,^ .apr C) i60 i iY� l�Kv\cA m i ian� s Initials1 �-�Ie,C\ 1oA -t� .c oa Cc h 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 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 ��'�" STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF QJA - G 06,4/ ,The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 44, C �7�� L 4 L © 6/3/-V2 2. I reside at ZA W cIj/Gp C q $q 0 3. I was born on ©CTO 7, 19M in C, ( 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 Ut\lh 8 &0L)V,-N •/vl IXJC-P, V- E 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 {�� �C �� J� S; Affidavit of jc I�/} E-4 Page 2 of 3, 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the -mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; '12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following. activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods l M4y�_- L / ✓Eb ar:`ryl6. /t j4*,-' FF407v) 046 TYC YW k5c) C oR s C6 PAP&KR -V arc1AJ H rGkA T gUII 2©+TrKS Eywy 4 a,T OAY6 -Sa 5(N�a ,N(�jt)W-ru ep, .W/ 7_ j,lo x W*Ptbo Nffwr O 19< -Ft 4coI OAKED 6�. td( cD 01 , ei7-DI� � ; and T49L IFS 6f -W NoFORM OFMJNING HAVE ?J f1A PPEAJ1AJ6 s.,.. r -IPA A:0 54*V,S ao � iRsr��s R�ov�Y oP��ox►s Affiant's Initials Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 J 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • is RAI 14. -w__Io NOMWOW ALI Date: b ( 312,900 Witnessed By: Name: ��(' ��(� Nd /q I'li Date: giant's Initials f AVL STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 4ALS 2. 1 reside at Oa. lel� • 3. 1 was born on — in , 4. I am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to aby 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 f .6. I am employ"yl ; 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since ; °8. 1 have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and various friends discuss the New Era Mine in-Oroville, California on numerous occasions since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions; 9. Michael and our friends have spoken many times to me about the Mine and his experiences there. They specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. 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 • [Type text] Date: Witnessed By: Name: ()AW-RAC�L— ( `� . LC>+N Date: Op [Type text] Affiant's Inito - • [Type text] Date: Witnessed By: Name: ()AW-RAC�L— ( `� . LC>+N Date: Op [Type text] Affiant's Inito AFFIDAVIT OF t. Beth Ann T. Reykers The undersigned; being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Beth Ann T. Reykers; 2. 1 reside at 2320 Woodcrest Lane, Carson City, Nevada 897.01; 3. 1 was born on April 15, 1958 in Patchogue, New York; 4. 1 am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. 1 understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. 1 am self-employed; 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since 1985; 8. I have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and my husband discuss the New Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous occasions since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions during the 1990's; 9. .'My husband has spoken many times to me about his visits to the Mine and his experiences there. He specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. 1 have fully read this Affidavit; each statement herein that is not typewritten has been • set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each .statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Ltu Name: &% Ae ers Date: a U 61 Witnessed By: Name: • � . ' ' Date: Affiant's Inititals' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF i The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ! i� '.4-.� C > 2. I reside at 3o4 OC e n?li.wrz G �124 fro -v- /,L/c/ ;4M,-)3 yd3 3. I was born on Y / , 19,16 in 15- /!o 41LJ. ; 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; 6. 'I am employed as a C io "ey' ol"I �-d g e/112 S OZ/ Gar y 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�L�c /✓ /'✓�/�/�'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: !'✓1 � 4rNe�,e H t� I4R Y � r Dye OA ��a T ; and laov��, Affiant's Initials Affidavit •f ,/� L /z- �%/L Page 3 of 3 T— 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not . ' typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: (I/�tCl'1h�L �2,A u• 1. �C� i� Date: Affiant's Initials y�f STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) _ AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is gobert11044yCrs 2. I reside at WoOd 5/'d?o G•'t, Gc��`aaQ C1 -Y i 3. I was born on Oc-t Ja , 19,56 in M' cf r l h -�fa"41Y C�4 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a pai/t`tell, G , 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 C7 if/ • Affidavit of Page 2 of 3. 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that. the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he. and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: x-Ae-/'e c?r;o rc9X; 5©,r 6 71 ' rA ry ZoO� c'K. IE �f QG��d . �Y and • Affiant's Initials Affidavit of�ryr7 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: 6<�+ Name: Xabe0,r Date: -Z Witnessed By: h����SA Name: Date: Z Affiant's Initials /�� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 4 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: - 1. My full name is (ff tOF1J 2. I reside at 70 f —Pt Oct ,f� / 1jaq76 3. I was born on 2 , 19 6bin 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 a3 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since e -n ` . 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: Q�j,J '[ 1rLt,CS \r -O LI- * Q O(-' I ; and ��s Affiant's Initials jW Affidavit of,lS Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each -statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • • By: Name: VA ick nzQ D, �N U K Date: Witnessed By . Date: ()12—S �_> be Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) 5 eo h l_..l o y d 6a.l f -put 'i n.e— The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Seav\ Uoyct 2. I reside at 7665 CL in j Ayenvcf— , Ot-lar, A , CF} IG343 ; 3. I was bornon ➢ec ►.tibe , 19acL in G dvc.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 asa hAar— i m; 5`�— 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ___ ] q &q 8. 1 have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of SFavN L I o N d as I I e. K, fop_ 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Loan and/or his agents, I Logan g have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: = %ocve Wct-�c,l�� i-�•�� YV6 v`2. VIA � ('-F ; and Affiant's Initials &. Affidavit of 5(-20. Y\ lj o N a G a (lei J rk t�_ Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. 0 By: Name: ILL N d 6a_ (Iea_fin e Date: l z g o 8 Witnessed By: Name: Pre (,.0 Date: V Affiant's Initials r ■ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF t• T- ��� (to " CJ e . The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is � - i4 2. I reside at 3. I was born on Op r 19_a 67_4 e -eh 0 .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 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / L 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since • •r. Affidavit of ,C�, a. V).•� Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: ufli.c 61,— (/�,. Affiant's Initials I i Affidavit of �, r ��t v 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. • • N Date: ! �� Witnessed By: Nam Date: (S) (2 6 2-.p 00 Affiant's Initials 'R 0 0 . STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is�� 2. I reside at S73 3 r S oy t In L lo h,► ; 3. I was bornon Slaryua.,k. 1 Z , 19L3in �%�` ✓, / �G 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 �.� Dt�'r v1 -v 1/i� 7' }1 I 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since"l S 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 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:. pA ►t l tg 4ko /Lcdr,'�, S 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. .ti By: Name: Date: j — 2 r— O 9 Witnessed By: (y Name: Date:�a� �p Affiant's Initials • -STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is (�5 E n . Q ((�� [ C— FL 3 o 2. I reside at L q S 1 CTy i c -n 3. Iwas born on , 19_aain}�`�►���}�{- ; 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 ae�;� 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 [ oy '� 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: PAoy 1 - 3Z J/i �CI'IL7 ,Z- X i Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise z indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: G efz- a (& - Name: • , Date: Witnessed By: Lt Name: :e) k�, L (?LO Date: / %oZCf� Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn; deposes and says: 1. My full name is �=�17x,99 ZI �� 2. I reside at r3 412- 3. 1Z3. I was born on G % 2 1 , 19.5-7 in z�:-L k Q 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and . located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County • Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a Z- H z- F 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 TZ 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: Go % �42a ii, 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. 0 By:-d� Name: Date: % -- Z g—, — 0 9 - Witnessed By: Name: Date: II a i1 o Affiant's Initials WELDING SUPPLY gpg PERGER ` Vice resldent 2013 Lincoln Blvd. 357 E. Park Ave. Orovllle, CA 95965 P0. Box 2166 Cell (530) 570-8494 (530) 534-6556 Chico, CA 95928 rberger®mlbwelding.com Ph Ph. (530) 342-3589 www.mjbweldTn L FAX (530) 342-1715 COAMNO Mj11er L�InporsollRend. VROFEt{IORLL IIP GOMIR[ttORs w 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF a r+— The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is'b�t�-- 2. I reside at 73,57 LF, tBk k Phi -r— CI -N c. ,- A 9 S� 2$ ; 3. I was born on .,6r 19 tO I in a A ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a AAJ 2) et �� + 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have engaged in business tpAsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �5 • y Affidavit ofa Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: ��� �tn���ricL \ G CA se 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; T 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; . d 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials �n �3 • Affidavit of d— �) . F,�1'u ,0 T Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f)' in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By./ Name: Date: V. Witnessed By: Name Affiant's Initials _�-9 • • Affidavit of Page 4 of 4 Date: Affiant's Initials _� r� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is (J/ ; 2. I reside at 3. I was bornon 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 /� �� / I l p Y �1 l-�� � 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since S ; • Affidavit of�'-�-+— Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third 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: and • Affiant's Initials 61e<— Affidavit of 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: Q/► Name: I �- Date: r� f / U Witnessed By: �� -5 ` ' J't' C - ,Name: Date: Af lant's Initials .w • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is \11M mcw ` � ; 2. I reside at 3. I was born on aik 19_ in �GIYCIG\ G 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 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since'" by k�) 'i n 00) ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with YU Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since YY1\� bl Y 1 n l l L] Affidavit of �C V1 ��1 ��Vt`� Wur 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: ly `\) Lwov - _1 A Affiant's Initials • Affidavit of1C�uiv, 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: AIMh_ Name: Date: U ]/)Jo �D Witnessed By: I Y Name: LC JL N Date: �p g Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at //aIA) �-#) ' y r l�j.2, _ cA 3. I was bornon ,45 19, in /,(��� „awq ; 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 Q Gt,AL- WA(Z - 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. '1 have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /9�9 • 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 Iof 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: _dj�+t/")Q lnre41]�_ 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: a Name: Dat Q Witnessed By: Nam( Date: (�) 12-9 2COO Affiant's Initials • CHICO SCRAP METAL George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CA 95938 (S30) 345-6241 FAX(530)345-6025 Resale t SRKHB287SO345 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 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF 9 IJ, The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: , 11 r• 1. My full name is �' r' C' t/ . Jcof " 2. I reside at v� lG° �i FV, l CA 3. I was born on JltW 31 193)— in L% 460 ; 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 WrUrl 61t r 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since mi b'y 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 1 l0� • /1 Affidavit of etC& Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: SG 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 J Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" in 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 4ff'tant'c Tritiole Geey-4-e, Affidavitof .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: i LJ and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my.. knowledge. By: Name: 1 C?v v �Y Date: 1130 i �8 Witnessed By: Name f ' Affiant's Initials IiJ Affidavitof y) 1.UY(je. Page 4 of 4 Date: Affiant's Initials j'/ • r1 Y csm CHICO SCROP RIETRI, IRC. George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CR 95938 Phone: 1530)345-6241 Fax: (530) 345-6025 George Scott, Jr. 878 E. 20th St. Chico, CR 95928 Phone: (530) 343-7166 Fax: (530) 343-9524 CHICO SCRRP RIETHL; IRC. Demolition Contractor CR Uc. no. 812871 Resale I SRHHB2875345 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) OF ,e The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 6 JL-( <(� -z-•-T J� 2. I reside at C3 (� (,r� ZZl ��� Gil civ 3. I was born on19 in ��j ( i 1 i �� 4. 1 am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents asoperators 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. 1 am employed as ay`y'tC 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since �J % 67 ; 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /97? Y s a Affidavit of yI7��.Z Page 2 of 4 , 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have ; included: t L i LO b ^.► Q.) til r, L ©A o- 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 I operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals byi I (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit! • Affiant's Initials �� ) , 1 Affidavit of G� c (1.c�� SCAx 7 L Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods:. 51-4- WC� g 0 �s �.%J L 1AUG Se Ln � Cj S�'.sr-t, / -i��n; Z21 ! ; �t �nJ d •'y , it Q� �-�T 'v OFF=* CAJ l�t,�I��an� Pr 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: (,11-1121,1 Date: -- Witnessed By: Mmeko Name: ) i/ 'a k Affiant's Initials Affidavit of C c)rL�csr t'i Page 4 of 4 Date: Affiant's Initial 4_ Mary King (530)342-6491 mekng@comcast.net fax (530)342-0233 BI -RITE STEEL FABRICATION CO. 2209 PARKA VENUE �4�CHICO, CA. 95928 t • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) • AFFIDAVIT " OF CY The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at ` (1 t (_cD ` Co-- 3. I was born on , 19 in 3. 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. 1 am employed as a .7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since (� L� Affidavit of l`y_\IrA `�4 Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: H 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being is 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) P en- o it p Affiant's Initialsm�ll 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: • f and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: Dater (�1 Witnessed By: • Name Affiant's Initials MIL. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. 2�. 3. 4:. c My full name is ( ( Q I reside at I aQ c° I(� G L lA V x 1 I was born on I am preparir. is • 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. Logag Logr his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or haveworkedthe New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �O / L ✓ V 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 ETr�)C..► operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: GC3 ! L �- 2rv� 6S"ff2e4 and Affiant's Initial • Affidavit of t Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: L �i�� N Date: Affiant's Initiaw", • 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 &I A V Ozy 3. I was born on �� �, 19 in 4. . I am preparing this affiddvit 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. Logag Logr his agents, each in their sole discretion; 01 6. I am employed as a 0 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or haveworkedthe New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ��O I 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 0 r � C J V ; 3. I was born on 19 $ in C, ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any ,or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a j G^ .Z ,V\ 1 > i lG� Ucx,c 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since (� ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since q I U Affidavit of rays& ?,CG4,Ce_ Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to .an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) . prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: C,iQa\,A� GA "y�, 0- A LA11- dG�- J Affiant's Initials ; and (,P Affidavit of P& a ' Page 3 of 3 • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • C. 6 . D. Date: / ;;D -Of Affiant's Initials L' , • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Logon GrUuberger The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is L6g0.\ PAV t GrAv&erq er 2. I reside at Z,Q me n to o,/a *:P 6 1 ; 3. I was born on ' lG (' Z Z , 19 9 I in 1'a rad f S e C 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 asa Z 0'm Ck S jVJ eh+ ('t Gki cd Senior �igl,Schao� ; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �9 q9 Affidavitof Logan Gr9kvber'9er 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 IJ G r A h a f o, R o n Low\ kvO Alwo�ys been rnfe6 q sorjmih n9 wl, i%tr ii wo,� S l u i c ing of Pana in9 tie woks minirtq ; and Affiant, s Initials L r P. G • • Affidavit of L o 9 an G raw berg tr 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: Lo9o,n Grotu6erge.r Name: Law, G rav6 a r9 e r Date: 1 /30 10 Witnessed By: (9�6L " Date: /--fO—P.1�`. Affiant's Initials L . P• &