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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNEW ERA MINE 2003 ATTATCHMENT XX0 "fig, d 0 ` o NEW ERA MINE 2003 ° ' 1,: `� t v _r ---qtr^ .-._"t"i Y•ri �y�- .. _ j -^� "y—'.fl d ` o NEW ERA MINE 2003 ° ' 1,: `� t v _r ---qtr^ .-._"t"i Y•ri �y�- .. _ j -^� "y—'.fl i ' " �'1111lIIIIt111114111tlllitllllillil " _- 20:03—:Qepjs6354 Recorded I REC FEE 10.00 Official Records 1 COPIES 5.00 L'ounty}y Of I PENALTY 6.00 ,{ RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TO$ AUT7� I CANDACE J. GRUBBS I Name Wvk lot Recorder 1 1 ROSEMARY DICJ(SCtP1 I Street Assistant I Karen �l, 03:36PM 20 -Rug -E003 I Page 1 of 2 CltyS:LQ `A �����_K �. SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE C� Iv? fG 0 R7�(7 �(.6 PLACER MINING CLAIM LOCATION NnTi(`.E TO WHDM 1T MAY CONCERNS Please take notice thati 1. The name of this claim ls—Aht140 61-1 '4 1 a placer mining claim. 2. This claim is situhted in: NE4 Q NW4 Q SWy 12� SEb Q Sec. , T., d% R. mer. -/W HE% Q NWS Q SWN [] SEti Q Sec. T. __ R. Met. . .. ..._-._. NEl+—Q-•'HW4--Q 'SWh' Q SC- Q "_Sec. T. R. Met. NESS Q NWy Q SHy Q SEb Q 'S • ec. 7. R. Mer. } in theIntng D strict, County of 0•1 t L _ State of California. The acreage lalmed to acres. �( 1, The data of this location is the_S__day of VDa on which date the notice of location was posted on the claim. 4. The locator or locators of this claim are& • a e(s Current Mailing or Residence Address --Ra Sklel A,• C` S. If claim cannot be described by quarter-secilon, the boundaries of the claims and the land' taken are described as follows: Commencing at the diacovery monument whera this notice In posted, thence to the — - `y (direction) ? corner which Is the point of the beginning to describe the -boundaries,. thence "feet to -the :corner, (direction) thence feet' to;the 'Corner. . thence feet to 'the. -• corner, (direction) thence feet to .the poijit of beg lrin,ing. (direction) _ 6. The discovery monument Is situated at the point of discovery about,/,q i��Tli%lf /n -I- � &.* 14- lo,•A s (distance. &rom naruraS oolect peymanent- monument ana..glve.Qirect_fon as adcuratejl,y a P6p `-sTti� to Identifv the claim lecatedl. - - 0 01 .CLAIMS LOCATED AFTER OCTOBER 21, 1916,,•MUST.RE RECORDED WITH THE. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, NITHIN 9Q DAYS AFTER DATE OF LOCATION This form has been printed through the courtesy of the U.S. uepartment"of the Interior, Bureau Of Lend Management, to assist you In recording your mining claim: In accordance with Section 314 of the Act ofl.O <tober'21,'1:976j, as emended, Public Law 94-579 (90 'Stat. 2743), the Feder el Land Policy and NanegemeAt Ac't of 1'076, -'all unpaGgnted lode or placer mining claims or mill or tunnel site claims,on`.pubilc land_e of the.United States in the State of California shell be recorded with the 8ureeu of Land Management, California State Office, Federal Office Building, Room E-2841, 2800 Cottage Nay, Sacramento, California 95825. Copies of the regulations may be obtained from this office. i i • SHOW SITe OF CI.AUI D�CRAH CONTAINS FOUR COMPLETE •SECTION$ i • i I ... 1 Sec. _, T. -, R. See.. , T. _, R. . r V CehIter Cel t'er '. Section, St tion cel r , ter Grey i cler Se tion Selolon Neo CY& I NTE IJ &e 1 M%�� f Sae. T,. T. R. See. T. _, R. , t .Any petson who willfully makes a false Statement with respect to any mining claim on the posted location notice or on the recorded notice shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon ' t•;;?t'�conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprison- .;,;.. ment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and Imprisonment. (Public Resources Code of California, Sec. 2315) Siete of CaUtomia DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION ZMI-. MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MARC -2 Page 1 CA MINE ID # 91 - 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, A)LL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.) s. owner of mining operation Ronald JQ Loaan Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next years 4095 Dry Creek Rd. 1-1 form) Telephone ( 530 ) 533A645 City Oroville MINE NAME New Era Mine I 1. Company Operating Site Contact Person Telephone Ronald g Logan Ronald J. Logan ( 530 ). 533-4645 Street Address/P.O. Box No. City State2lP Code/County 4095 Dry Creek Rd. Oroville CA/95965/Butte 2. Designated Agent's Name (individual must reside in CA) Mailing Address N/A Telephone ( 530 ) 533-4645 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, A)LL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED.) s. owner of mining operation Ronald JQ Loaan Mailing Address (this address will be used to send next years 4095 Dry Creek Rd. 1-1 form) Telephone ( 530 ) 533A645 City Oroville State/ZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) CA/95965 Was this operation purchased by you during reporting year? j Was this operation sold by you during reporting year? Yes. If yes, date of purchase. No. r Yes. If yes, date of sale FX_; No. 4. Landowner t Ronald Logan & Betty Logan { Assessors Parcel # { 41-08-27 Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. Telephone ( 530 ) 533-4645 City/StateJZIP Code Country (If other than U.S.A.) Oroville, CA 95965 i c caws.... s.u_._— •�:' �'-- ........... �..� --.'.— ----- ,.•,...e-...,.,.....�_....._.__._. v. v.aaaw W....,.,u.y ru.uvu.cs uUmml 1 HE KtF OR I iNG YEAKf_• <`'. I 'g rw7r...Y Newly Permitted -Not yet in operation. Date Permitted ' Active. r° Idle (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2727.1). Complete the following: Date operation became idle i r Copy of Approved Interim Management Plan attached. r Interim Management Plan pending with Lead Agency. r' Closed with no intent to resume. Date mining ceased F Closed—reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. Date mining ceased 6. Status of Reclamation Activities DURING THE REPORTING YEAR CHE(:K �Qt L r' r Reclamation not started. i F Reclamation in progress (attach updated reclamation plan map indicating progress). r Reclamation certified complete by Lead Agency. 1-00 Reclamation certified complete on (Date). 1 Financial Assurances released on (Date). DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator i State of California DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION CA MINEID# 9'I - o03;MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT MRRC-2 Page 2 7. r' Yes FX— No Inspection completed by Lead Agency during the reporting year. If yes, attach a copy of the Surface Mining Inspection Report (MRRC-1). If inspection report is not attached, please explain on Page 4 F 8A. SMARA Lead Agency (city OR county ONLY) Butte County N.C. (— 8B. Reclamation Plan Status "• E , N.C. r No Plan jx; Approved on ;IZAC Z 1 2- (date). Attach copy with amendments, conditions, and PROOF of approval. 18 Number of acres subject to Reclamation Plan �- Pending. Submitted to Lead Agency on date . r' On Appeal. Submitted to SMGB on (date). p17AC ;, „ROOF O Is .`l 9• r Yes: Financial Assurances approved by Lead Agency. LAITACH CO.PYAND;3PRQ0 Complete below for approved Financial Assurances: Amount Type Date Posted Date ofAnnual Review DOlayon Data or by Lead Agency Renewal Date (If epgKade) 3,000.00 Pert. Bond j— No: Financial Assurances NOT approved by Lead Agency. r; Financial Assurances pending with Lead Agency. Submitted on (date) t: IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH SEPARATE PLOT r 10. ATTACH NAMED U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP —7.5' OR 15' QUAD—SHOWING BOUNDARIES OF MINING OPERATION N.C. Latitude Longitude Section—Township—Range—Base Meridian Quad Name County 31 0 4Z 0Y?5"V IZ(33417ZI 1-21N-3E-M.D.M Oroville Butte r 11. T Codes of MiningOperation ' N.C. YPe () Pe S:EEEXitBlT?A;%OR�11rP�;CbESk 12. DISTURBED ACREAGE �N .., It .. t 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 ori Page 4.) 2, Approximate acreage disturbed during 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 13. RUN t -RU Trier€wo'oi'": N.C. 17 4. .C. . Acres Permitted: 18 & Permit# 81-135 r Acres Vested (Acres disturbed prior to Ja6uary 1, 1976) F Acres on Federal Lands: & Permit/ID # $ Current total assessed value of mining operation as established by County Assessors Office. DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator Stats of Car rnla DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION i 3/NINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID#.91- MRRG2 Page 3 i 15. COMMODITIES AND PRODUCTION + PRODUCTION INFORMATION IS PROPRIETARY AND r —1 WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO 1 OR CQIIAMQDtTiE3 ND�UC YS t= II M,0 , PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE SECTION 2207(8) 16. FEES SCHEDULE t 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.. IFROM'; H RITC B. REPORTING FEE......... FaROINxE . ; Ii9.Crt � { $ GOLD AND Sit V R F : IF GOLD OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(B). CONTINUE ON TO COMPLETE 16(C) AND (D) C..GOLD FEE ( Ounce(s) of gold) X ($5.00 per ounce) = $ 0.00 D. SILVER FEE ( Ounce(s) of silver) X ($0.10 per ounce) = $ 0.00 I TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B); (C) AND (D) i 0.00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL) 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan i Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State/ZIP Code Oroville, CA 95965 Telephone Number ( 530 ) 533-4645 I certify that the information submitted herein is complete and accurate (failure to submit complete•and accurate requisite information may result in an administrative penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2774.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER DATE Y TITLE, OF ZUBMITTER Land Owner i Please mail annual report, reporting fee, gold and silver fee and Ali, required attachments to: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Office of Mine Reclamation 801 K Street, MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator Check here if TOTAL PRODUCTION Category No Number Production List All Commodities ; (from for a Amount of Troy (from Exhibit B) Exhibit B) Commodity Production Tons Ounces Pounds A. PRIMARY COMMODITY PRODUCED BY OPERATION: Gold (Placer) 2 ? B. ALL OTHER COMMODITIES PRODUCED BY OPERATION (ndude any production of gold and silver); E Platinum group metals 2 ? 16. FEES SCHEDULE t 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.. IFROM'; H RITC B. REPORTING FEE......... FaROINxE . ; Ii9.Crt � { $ GOLD AND Sit V R F : IF GOLD OR SILVER PRODUCTION IS REPORTED IN SECTION 15(A) OR 15(B). CONTINUE ON TO COMPLETE 16(C) AND (D) C..GOLD FEE ( Ounce(s) of gold) X ($5.00 per ounce) = $ 0.00 D. SILVER FEE ( Ounce(s) of silver) X ($0.10 per ounce) = $ 0.00 I TOTAL FEES DUE: SUM OF 16(B); (C) AND (D) i 0.00 (ATTACH ONE CHECK FOR TOTAL) 17. SUBMITTED BY: Name (Please print) Ronald R. Logan i Mailing Address 4095 Dry Creek Rd. City/State/ZIP Code Oroville, CA 95965 Telephone Number ( 530 ) 533-4645 I certify that the information submitted herein is complete and accurate (failure to submit complete•and accurate requisite information may result in an administrative penalty as provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2774.1). SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTER DATE Y TITLE, OF ZUBMITTER Land Owner i Please mail annual report, reporting fee, gold and silver fee and Ali, 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 celiromla ,.DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION MINING OPERATION ANNUAL REPORT CA MINEID# 91- MRRC-2 Page 4 DISTRIBUTION: Original to State Copy to Lead Agency Copy to Operator N Operating information for New Era Mine 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA 95965 i Year: 2003 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. 7. Increased research to better understand ore body. 8. Panned along Dry Creek for any evidence of main channel. i onaldg Logan • • k1' .. gal attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine 1 'cated at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA; Permit # 81-135, from the date to ther resent. 4e I Date (f it a4 attest to the fact that I have witnessed the continual operation of the ew Era Mine located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, Permit # 81-135, from the date / 2 to the present. Name Date . r • 1 i r 1 L - ... I; M LX4AI, 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. �a4rmne�/'/Date • • • I,1 , 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, GeT , 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 Maw to the present. ►1-� --07 Nagm Date r] c: I, Logon 6 rA u b e V'9 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. Logo-ri Grc,uberger Name -07-07 Date I, Michael Logan, a resident of Butte County, California, attest to the fact that I have worked at various times and witnessed the continual operation of the New Era Mine , located at 4095 Dry Creek Rd., Oroville, CA, from the time that Permit # 81-135 was issued on June 12, 1982 to the present. Wal ra h 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 d44 . dyA Ij S to the present. ` '/" .OIR WA Hughes Dick • Date 'AFFIDAVIT solemnly affirm that: 1. 1, 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 Is 1 0 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 5tn, 1977 4. During all times relevantrto 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.. f MIAMIAL SIX C^� ` JUMPIILLY IAATNl8 Betty o NOTARY PUBUG - OREr COMMSSION N0.418569 N 88t0N LIMES JUNE 1]2011 Subscribed and sworn to before me this f�day of j2LjAQA8 20o Notary Signa Notary public in and for the County of Moll or7 3 And the state ofYl? f.� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Kevin P. McDonnell The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: I . My full name is KEv i M M cD pm ix 1EL_L_ 2. I reside at 4c614(6 (6 GAM uJoo y LJV ; 3. . I was born on W'_ 24 , 19 SS in i)IFN c10 qWW_ Ids A SK _; 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 :5,ELF 1E uA n 1 o 9 Mb a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since U *, N 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �'�►� 19 S5 ; Affidavit of K00IN J�A e-QIDNtye 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 miring directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and- quarrying; nd 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: = •HONG: BEEN M±67 �vISTP.�c-i1 aK AND MeizA-ht ort or- 4 Cc wtQ (w#s "D ltW-Pep RUIw EGLUtptv#i+c F1 T HAVE 5 1 T,01j WX AN VeZK0g�T-^2A:tt -fl+E wi Nt,iy Gand • 09L tH_Q LOCAA K ak&►+ B o¢s a N v r+w rz r- A wt,t4 5 , S Hqv� PAnINep AND S t..0 tGrV Ji4 a Gr MA w y 'M t^ W!s A y &*I4-rZ S i Nce M % S, Affiant's Initials i • } C Affidavit ofKEWi c� pA)IUt, Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. B Y• Name: Date: • Witnessey: Name:-11'2�(TA 1 L -A -A t Date: C) 9, Affiant's Initials ;/_ . 1 t STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) . COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF R. G�PaLes The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is "J 1 ;4-7 Z. I reside at ; 3. 1 was born on -l�Q , 19-51 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 959.65; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, . Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmentalauthority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a� 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since i y Affidavit of �I) 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 g g quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: w is ; and Affiant's Initials �� Affidavit of i Cad LLeg 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: Nam( Date: Witnessed By: Name: a o /a Date: /-2,2--09 Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF De-nri�,; The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and. says: 1. My full name is De,065 1–.We-(-e 5' 2. I reside at y �;ju, (16ee- 2261 i 00) IAIg, 3.- I was born on ��� 2 , 19 (o'3 in 0")i ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a `C. If MQ %,.e C% 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with is /99s— Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of DfHY7i S 40q'h 65 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 g 11 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: r) In 4 . , 9/, � j gyp` Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of NA01 i S 001 �e S Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. • r'.;o2z' (� — ] ame: aivp7,--s (_girl Date: I—Z %— d 8 Witnessed By: Name: Date: ) — 22 — d$ Affiant's Initials ' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF S_ 'The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is L s / 2. I reside atx. 7e;07a,��ef8V 0 71 3. I was born on — in •, 4. I am preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as Operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. 1 understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; Affiant's Init 6. 1 am emplo 7. 1 have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since ; 8. 1 have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and various friends discuss the New Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous 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 F 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: j 46:5-119 i _ w Witnessed By: Name: ►/\�C����—� ��lst1�► Date: Op [Type text] Affiant's Ini tal 1. My full name is Beth Ann T. Reykers; . 2. 1 reside at 2320 Woodcrest Lane, Carson City, Nevada 89701; 3. 1 was born on April 15, 1958 in Patchogue, New York; 4. lam preparing this Affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators in the placer mining operation known as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. 1 understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, .or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by • Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; — ' Affiant's Inititals i 0 6. 1 am self-employed; 7. I have known Michael Logan, son of Ronald R. Logan since 1985; 8. .I have heard Michael Logan, his wife Mary and my husband discuss the New Era Mine in Oroville, California on numerous occasions since that time. I have phoned Michael Logan and been told he was in the Mine working on several occasions during the 1990'.s; 9. My husband has spoken many times to me about his visits to the Mine and his experiences there. He specifically spoke about it in terms of the equipment and operation; 10. It was my understanding that the Mine was operated by Michael and his family; 11. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: ro A e er Date: GL a 61 Witnessed By: Name: • Date: Affiant's Inititals STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF i . L � �� ✓� SNI �� The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1-41.111 1. My full name is% IL '��.�+/ C S )C/1- ; 2. I reside at 304 DE e L12If.,a1, j L %/�;//'C�,� /i-'�✓. ;� ��d3 3. I was born on 7 / , 19_�Q in 151- /CO 4/t/ • ; 4. I am preparing this -affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of Te Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 5 1490& acs r 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /� ; Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have'known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, _retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: 1'✓1 ✓y 7 uJ /ri�� i'y / G �r�,� i� r/y �J�✓1 �$ G��r, �i �+� G ,�/ �� i ✓2 r ; and s r 1/ i r 69y e- DSL Td; -e_1,_ �, Affiant's Initials �r ; Affidavit of l lam, Page 3 of 3T 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: I z e� �� O Witnessed By: Name, 1? Au L Q (� LJ Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) i AFFIDAVIT OF r The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes/ and says: ^ 1. My full name is go%e-r' �olla't4 '�rr, 2. I reside at 3. I was born on Oc-t , 19.56 in —tq,:rtrl oI cov it y Cqr 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; N; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a pa i'� `f'�/` of Q/,*f `Zeyt6 AIV 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since /Y �� ; Affidavitof 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: 7-Aele- , JoAto) cqrl ''gGlk fil``''l c ; 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. r Y By. F . � Name: JCCAf r% Date: I'Z � Witnessed By:Ac k A Li, 1 0 6 &-AJ- Name:KA- Date: 1 ' Z LO - r R t f , i Affiant's Initials • 0 0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is(GA�°1 Cil•} �2�IS" 2. I reside at -70'1 -R ©cUL 3. I was bornon 21 Q , 19 m in 2L 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a I I , � S-�fl�l la U,, 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since (a-Orlc� SS ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since <EXrl y ` Affidavit of Page 2 of 3. 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and 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: Z 3 j +Mc��s fl�S1'PCl 1�U lT�l� 1 �ea�s -� ; and 4 X - ' L k?D VA YL& e Affiant's Initials A "y 1 0 Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 ' 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not . typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my ' knowledge. B Y• Name: �ck�l�� Qa 11115 Date: Witnessed By: :PC -Z:7 OLt--n Name: A-( ,L L P G l") Date: o Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA j COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Sear-, U o'y d 6a.1 Loi.+'o h. -e— The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Sear\ 1...1®►ed Cal 1 e r4 i rte A 2. I reside at 7625 Ccd inn AyenKe— , Qi -laked, 0 -ft °15443 ; 3. I was bornon Dec e-%wbe,- '2--5 , 195a_ in C dvc o . eft ; 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• D' , , 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a hAac%`► m; 5`1` 7. I have known Ronald'R. Logan personally since ) 61&q ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 4 e.y j 1ti + ; Affidavit of S�tr,, L I o y I as�'- Page 2 of 3 0 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: = hacue- wo-+c km JA -Q, LDR0.hS Vy6 n -e— �' -� lamer (��� Q Y �l►�� � orh t �a r k �� ►,,:,Y..� �� hav�c n �,�� ar�� s 1 �G�. e 'nA U !se- I" -�' ; and Affiant's Initials &. . h Affidavit of Se0. Y-, 1—tout G a Nevd i n e_ 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: 'e Irl �l v N c{ 6a. (F in. Date: O! 1 Wo S Witnessed By: Nam( Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF CCU C] OQ, W The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 0. / 1. My full name is17 2. Ireside at 3. I was born on 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since a R ; 8. I have personally, witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since l\ p Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 i 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act ,of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter !9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by 40 (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: 10u, l.�2. zj to— ��. Affiant's Initials 9,4 • • Affidavit of dt!?j C'JA'-, Page 3 of 3 r 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: R Q a lam' Nam Date: i Witnessed By: Name: C A CL PA Date: 2. p 0 Affiant's Initials V T TF° BUTTE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR Date: 08/20/03 Time: 03:38 PM . 0. °Dick Puelicher - TREASURER - TAX COLLECTOR Page: 1 of 1 °: ° °. -.- Y ° Butte County Treasurer -Tax Collector, 25 County Center Drive ° ��• J ° Oroville, Ca 95965-3384 (530) 538-7701 PAYMENT RECEIPT Payor: Assessee: LOGAN RONALD ETAL i LOGAN RONALD ETAL DBA.NEW ERA #1 I DBA NEW ERA #1 - 220:,CENTENNIAL AVE 220 CENTENNIAL AVE - CHICO CA 95928=9188 CHICO CA 95928-9188 Parcel(s) Paid Type Tax Year Instl Total Taxes 865-000-510-000 CU 2003 1 $ 88.21 Detail Description STUB $88.21 Payment(s) Tendered Transactions Total Cash 1 $ 100.00 Register 0146 Collection 9 Total Tendered: $ 100.00 Change Given: $ 11.7 f r • TC0300 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT, cashier - Deputy Tax Collector • UNITED STATES POSTAL'SERVICE�� �' ssima1 ADes�pakL kill • • 0 41, . • ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete S' natur ❑ Agent item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. Addressee ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. B. Recei ed by (Printed Name) C. to of Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece or on.the front if space permits. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes' 1. Article dr4ssto: �) if YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Type , } V/�rj FSe rtified Mail 13Express Mail gistered ❑Return Receipt for Merchandise • .. •f � ✓�� / / Q Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4.Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7003 0500 0003 3166 8123 (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 2ACPRI-03-P-4081 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is RIO -lip P) J -f 04 -f -epi, ; 2. I reside at 3 9 n U66'oe A n h ; 3. I was born oA- r% , 19 in Hsw o(R - h �b tJq ; 45 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, .each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with �• Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since-q,�(/� ��_; 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:pcam� `VGA and Aff ant'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: Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: Date: Affiant's Initials \� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ! v r/k 2. I reside at J ��';? 0'1Lz 9:�z e✓ e? 'Ct 3. I was born on , 19 in «i2 .,e,z 1� � l 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a - e 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ae4oi 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 per 1)1xf Affiant's Initials and 3 Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 1 • • 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: Ail 0', i Name: Rog e k (' J TPl Date: `rM a i in n e_ on i i i Affiant's Initials • 1• STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is,�� j+�J ,Sf �/ Tn 2. I reside at �"3 3 Sr S o o t 3. I was born on SAyuL)g.A.y 1 Z , 19L-3— in (�U4' ✓ 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 ► c6 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since �7 S 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since `( $� 7• y Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to ` lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and 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:. Pv4 "L Cg �dr, `A, S Affiant's Initials ; and Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 1� 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. 1O By: Name:[� �l �i s9 i''r S 1'� A 'Ad S Date: j — 2 r- o 9' Witnessed By: Name: Q,� �(.rL4 OA'Z) Date: giant's Initials -� • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is E t2. 2. I reside at 2, t !1 , 3. I, was born on 19aa in 4 itg q0, 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: 1 located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since [ ::( y ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since Affidavit of ' Page 2 of 3 t 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 1. 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, R° 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: axw.11kr and + } Affiant's Initials --'0 Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. + { By: e g- a A� a la ) Name: Date: Witnessed By: Name: bq , 1/ h Dater / �oZcf� Affiant's Initials �• STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) a AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn; deposes and says: 1. My full name is0(x , ; ItZ S" l� /'9 S, 2. I reside at S -3,-'l 2- 3. 3. I was born on Cc- % � 1 , 19 S-7 in z�:-L A 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- 'if 9 7L 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 19 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: 42 , ✓t q /fir E'er icy C' and Affiant's Initials r w 1 i Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 I 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 1 By. S14 S 1 Name: �,r.�• ,� ;'� t Date: � 1 Witnessed By: Name: U Date: i ¢ ¢ i 1 , Affiants Initials WELDING SUPPLY BOB BERGER Vice President 2p13 Lincoln Blvd. 357 E. Park Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell (530)570-8494 P.O. Box 2166 rbergeramjbwalding.com ph, (530) 534-6556 Chico, CA 42-35 .mjbwelding.c0m ' Ph. (530) 342 3589 FAX (530) 342-1715" ®Miner. L� 1oAarsa118an0. t � pNOf[S617NtL NN CON�NF{LOPt • 7Mi0mnr8y 1 t• 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is'b�-t'� 2. I reside at 3,5 7 t . Po,r k PhIx C1^�c. c A 3.. I was born on r19 tO I 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, Butte Valley, California 95965; F 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a; 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have engaged in ` business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �5 ; • Affidavit of Page 2 of 4 i F 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: 2 to C,, e_+j V Ato-A- 4 � � o 5+ r a_ \ G 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 r � New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business .transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the ` operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9,. Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials IF/ c3 I � • 01. • Affidavit of,-�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: i 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. B/ Y• Name: o 4- Date: Witnessed By: Nam IN 30-11 ► �� •� U r, a Affiant's Initials • L` Affidavit of -►- �' J a e, e,r Page 4 of 4 Date: (� �� 2yn Affiant's Initials • 0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF T. The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at ���� Cf t.�7'� �% Lzrh4M CA . 3. I was born on , 19� in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or' his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a, 0-A Meimij 1/U01 . OLE 13 VA I 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since S ; i The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at ���� Cf t.�7'� �% Lzrh4M CA . 3. I was born on , 19� in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or' his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a, 0-A Meimij 1/U01 . OLE 13 VA I 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since S ; Affidavit of .Page 2of3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) .dredging and • quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the :production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: .� —o— 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. { a I1 Name: Date: L) 1r L r r Witnessed BY . L -54 /,-1 • Name: Date: Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 1'1 )41yj `t Y) ; 2. I reside at A\4 w6kWn 3. I was born on lel 19011 in �GIYUGi C }t 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of 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 H 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since" n by kh j n 00) ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since YYl\) 10 Y��I 1 ► (l ` 1 Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New' Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining ' and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a), removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and 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 l Y8 \(��R;YYY',,r fiv ori 1 1 A vri , .b Affiant's Initials I • • Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: %Q I Q I O It t M�d I-WCAn Date: U 1 ]/)Jol'2oo$ Witnessed By: Name: C �L Date: 64� F r ! Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) s COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF I The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 11A �). d r Gr%j�C� CA 3. I was born on 19 in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 16. I am employed as a Q _ W1�L- W A(lT 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 &V t: 0 Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which. I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New 'Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9,1 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 Affiant's Initials • Affidavit of MAiall n. Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: e Name: '01?' L&Z 2 Dat Q Witnessed By: Name Date: 12-9 1 2- q 1 2000 Affiant's Initials - CHICO ' SCRAP METAL George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CA 95938 (530) 345-6241 FAX (530) 345-6025 Resale it SRKHB28750345 George Scott, Jr. 878 E. 20th St. Chico, CA 95928 (530)343-7166 FAX (530) 343-9524 CHICO SCRAP METAL, INC. Demolition Contractor CA Lic. No. 812871 A t • I t i • i • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF • • The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: , 11 r• 1. My full name is 4-ar-qc' 2. I reside at v�%`l �t �yu CA ; 3. I was born on l("wJ 19312, in Lam/ VI 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, 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 W rur- Ct 1, 14Q) M 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since l �I �q 8. I have engaged in business trpnsactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since { I Affidavit of euci& Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: sa- In of aS S-cr-)aL 5cra;q ih. -W s fiY cry 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being • conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article, 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral dep osits �)open-pit Affiant°c Tr;t;ole • f Affidavit of ll Eu' C' ` 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 Yt. indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. B Y• Name: 1 L?v v J S-7- Date: YDate: 1/30 d$ Witnessed. By: • Name: V ( 22 V Affiant's Initials l Ic Affiant's Initials i +'J 04 'W OF CHICO SCRRP ITIETRL, Inc. George Scott, Sr. 766 Chico Oro Hwy. Durham, CB 95938 Phone: (530) 345-6241 tf . Fax: (530) 345-5025 George Scott, Jr. 876 E. 20th St. Chico, CR 95928 i Phone: (530) 343-7166 t' Fax: (530) 343-9524 . CHICO SCRRP METRL; IRc. r;. Demolition Contractor cR Uc. no. 812871 :<- Resale 4 SRRHB2875345 'r? 11 i AFFIDAVIT OF r The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 0 VL( -),,z L4' &-� -Z^--T jL ; 2. I reside at i d (•, C� Z.?l� ��� Cil w , C 3. I was born on,19 in E4<1�! c, L 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, 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 /1 c�7/fiC =� U .y �;"':5-LLSS (L 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since / cf 767 8. I have engaged in ` business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 19 T? ; i • Affidavit of Page 2 of 4 , 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: V L of IN L - 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his I agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood. that such business was being • conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; o itl P �) P en- P i _ Affiant's Initials • • • Affidavit of G� �� rut 5 .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 r 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: Ylr-r c� C --\Q 'AW �e LO U M t"j I "Vil U A'Ls1 u �'UVi jib f)Q..y& 60'9,, S OFF=* U J --rj) �pr ZIA (—:30,t) AA ( i ,rJ G W 3 S 7c Lk- 3 R.X. ^`; � , �1�%` n • l 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:' l.JW-r-p- Date: Witnessed By: Name: NIC/ 'a(Z4/j c Affiant's Initials Affidavit of C-tZ� Page 4 of 4 Date: % 0 r: Affiant's InitialkV [7 • • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) s COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at t�-� 3. I was born on, 19 in ; 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Butte Valley, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, - Office. of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have engaged in business transactions with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since r • Affidavit Page 2 of 4 9. My business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have included: M 10. At various times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, such individuals have discussed with me the nature and intent of such business transactions; 11. At all times in which I have engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that such business was being • conducted in connection with the operation of the New Era Mine; 12. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 13, At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 14. I understand upon information by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by • (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit Affiant's Initials( �' Affidavit of ' .Page 3 of 4 mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 15. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and engaged in such business transactions with Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: and 16. I have fully read this Affidavit; Each statement contain herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best. of my knowledge. By: Name: Dater Witnessed By: Name: ID\10 ' Affiant's Initials - • Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon; information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: GC3 ETr�! and • Affiant's InitialsO(!_� • • U_j t 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 knnwledue_ s E By: Name Date: Witnessed By:L 6t=7'�5 �!� eNai Date: C Aff ant's lni#'110"' STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: C I . My full name is \jyjVX tO_ Lao't A -P- Lcqp�'W 2. I reside at IL�0 L41 A 3. I was born on 19 4�3 in ; 4. I am preparing this affid it at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this .Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by RonaldR. Log r his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 8 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the .New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since l �U • • • M STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ; s COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF • The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is t- ` r I 2. I reside at Qx,J v 3. I was bornon J OtTja! , 19 -8� in 5rn� 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer'mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095. Dry Creek Road; Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of. Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since...._ q ' � z • • Affidavit of M\13& 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: r rV& C(r' M AQ G1h C t fb, kc, C& and Affiant's Initials ,P • s Affidavitof 1p CIL Page 3 of 3 , 13. I have fully read this davit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by -my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. f Y By: Name: Date: Witnessed By: tz� N Date: /;JO - 04 giant's Initials �' , • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Logon Grauberger The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is Lagan Pawl Grow6erger- ; 2. I reside at 11-0 frier► to a/a 4* 6 1 ; 3. I was bornon /� G r Z Z , 19 g I in ha rad i S e CO3* 4. I am preparing this. affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his 9 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 a rh fA S J J e r\ + (j.} (►J0 6en10r Hf2kti chool 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 011 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since �9 qq Affidavit of L v g a n G ra v b e r9 e r Page 2 of 3 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and • quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: MV G r a h d P o. R o n Logon kOO AWA)S been mining sornettiing w{, j%tr it was Siyic'ng of Panrl n9 tie was mining ; and affiants Initials L , P. G • Affidavit of L d 9 an G rvw berg Qr 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: Logetn Gram6er9cr Name: Logan orav6ereer- Date: 1/)0/08 Witnessed By: �,dC- Date: /—.�D—PaS• Affiant's Initials L - P, P STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT M The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is 4410-444:7L=e4 y✓ L ©6/3/2 2. I reside at 112.'0 W �; ¢ GM / CO C)7- 9 S ? a (S 3. I was born on SGT 7 , 19_Min CACO i CALIF, ; 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 ,fZ,G&OUVt) Al IXICQ V U 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since] 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since 0 Affidavit of 9A 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 periods1�,¢ �� L I ✓ X47- `1E. /✓1 y1�' P( crcmJG H rGrk 66Mb( 0RE T RUAI 2©f T(ogx3 J:J ow- rupeep, Kcmc D, oug) bol o1 , �iq ro IJ ; and iZgluc��D 9F4I f-, Yfmb or O*t p.. RccvJ�y 5V5� A Ir�Y Y oF- � 4Y,-1V(_L.1eN► Mlix or= (4�6Dvt lPf,� TOAL AAs KVW NoFo" OF-M)NIA16 HAVE WIJ 14A PPEMV;, •,.. r-WM AOQq 5+*V'SW F105rCM5s WoJf42Y oP<**77oN5 Affiant's Initials ��� Affidavit of MIC��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 any knowledge. V; M 40rll", i Name: Mia■tii t//AY-L" 1. CO • Witnessed By: �7 / / Name: ll" /�i(� N� l Q Elia Date: 0- Affiant's Initials • 0 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1.. My full name is V- A/ ktNrA17 2. I reside at \ ' 3. I was born on. j�' - 02 19 in l,P KA ; 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 p 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 6<2 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since ) 9 7 2 ; s • Affidavit of2,/ Page 2 of 3 % 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste-, and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in. which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: M414 _ 2 N r O -ep kaIle 1 sh efn W h n_aee gpyoyV txjic ,2Y Yn and i Affiant's Initial�� 1E • • Affidavit ofed %.O�Q Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name: Date: J - 3 O - c) Witnessed By: ���- )b P.CC� 5 . Natr� 1 p Date: 3d O i Affiant's Initial �. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF Loci- ain The undersigned, being dulAY swdeposers and says: 1. My full name is CJ ` \ " G--9 a. vI 2. I reside at 3. I was born on _ c.. 9 , 19 3 t in (XOy i I 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 SQ0 6 / l Q 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�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 C] 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: i Wao W4*U� 4A Lip -TCA-- DVI 3 a,wus rjl . Leh ik.,,P -I- VA,�-t KA _� C_r- k(c�l - - vw - a . ✓y� 1 � t ✓�'�1 (`e,a w\ a t v %,I 0 K, V\ -t- • Affiant's Initials • Is f y Affidavit of L p Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of any knowledize. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name: rA.V7 Date: ' • Q - Qe' Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF wc L� The undersigned, being dul s om, depo es and sa s: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at a5 3. I was born one 2lQ' 19 in 4. J 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 V\yv\2 C'4u �. 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since T koas �- (o ; Affidavit of Page 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I • have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all', or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities. 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: , kyc. e I can f1em- VVA1�m-r NI -4 eve 9004edl co n*� N)(Y \ O On MAL) L) 4M, M al) ctX YY1EAS • and Affiant's Initials W• * WCSe L��ZVT Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; ..each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of any knowledge. • 0 By: We'J Lk Name: OdC" - j --o Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). • AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is C: ; 3. I was born on „ `2 0, 19_ka in :5ak) 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 D 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since q-3 ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since / 9 cVL T Affidavit of Ile Lealo Page 2 of 3 • 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 7 L -- 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 'T -L. 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit • mining of.minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and 0 quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; TL 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 A o Q e 5,,e ell) 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: Name: Date: 1-3 Q —02 Witnessed By: Name Affiant's Initials L • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ). • r, AFFIDAVIT OF The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name ispu 2. I reside at� u� �LlCii4/1 T�l.� Q ����'��1 `� q Ms - 3. I was born on J )-- 19t8 in CAq t' (n 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 ��� - � L `AZM0 MCA KaK 2e 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since , D , 21 1 G'� ; 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 The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name ispu 2. I reside at� u� �LlCii4/1 T�l.� Q ����'��1 `� q Ms - 3. I was born on J )-- 19t8 in CAq t' (n 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 ��� - � L `AZM0 MCA KaK 2e 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since , D , 21 1 G'� ; 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since • Pi 40 it e. t Affidavit of Puin [ize' . V4ce L Z(.1 , ) 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; Rl 10: At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; Pill 11. I understand uponinformation provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; (c) mining by the auger method; (d) dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and (h) prospecting and exploratory activities; L 12. Based upon my statements and understandings contained herein, it is my opinion that, during the period in which I have known Ronald R. Logan that he and/or his agents have been engaged in the following activities, which demonstrate continuous operation of the New Era Mine during all such periods: l 1ammIQkc fWM16 U3 kA) 0,�WeA 1� rrPA6 �t, `tom .� &Vess �\V_s (� Mn m �r� w1flY Q' Affiant's Initials Affidavit of�60&- L:U_ ISA P (U200 Page 3 of 3 40 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 By: Name:n�} Date:%( Witnessed By: Ile Name: Date: 1--Z,,,o--0� Affiant's Initials_ 1 a �f i i STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE AFFIDAVIT j OF /I/ Ir zCJ The undersigned, being duly wo , de p ses and says: 1. My full name is 2. I reside at 1,4 --5 3. I was born on &-6k , 19, in 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his, • agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County ` Department of Development Services, the. California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a SGf lQ 7. 1 have known Ronald R. Logan personally since . i 8. I have personally witnessed and/or have worked the New Era Mine with Ronald R. Logan or his agents regularly since &kAdocc� 7k P�-' I 1A7 • Affidavit of Page 2 of.3 4 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; , 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; W %� 1.1. 1 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: dz,�, ka-_ Affiant's Initials 4 Affidavit of ate. Page 3 of 3 • • 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. Witnessed By: Name: Date: 3o -O: • Affiant's Initials STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ; s COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT �I The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. My full name is ; 2. I reside at 3. I was born on 19�`t��in 1�U�1 CC 4. I am preparing this affidavit at the request of Ronald R. Logan and his agents as operators of the placer mining operation known to me as the New Era Mine and • located at 4095 Dry Creek Road, Oroville, California 95965; 5. I understand that this Affidavit may be submitted by Ronald R. Logan or his agents to any or each of the Butte County Planning Commission, the Butte County Department of Development Services, the California, Department of Conservation, Office of Mine Reclamation, or such, other governmental authority or court of competent jurisdiction as determined by Ronald 'R. Logan or his agents, each in their sole discretion; 6. I am employed as a ��(^ 7. I have known Ronald R. Logan personally since 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 an&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: I_-� -- Affiant's Inti i / r Affidavit 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. ' 1 By: Name: t Date: t Witnessed By: Name* Date: 5 C./ Q 1 Affiant's Initials E STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF BUTTE ) AFFIDAVIT OF MAOrJ 1-J,/ u endex�� The undersigned,being duly sworn, deposes and says: L. My full name is 6 ; 2. I reside at MO* 3. I was born on I gen in CCo\�Wgt ; 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 �Aokjicee- t,st-�. 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 uoom Affidavit of AckA V�.e ho\.eX'� Page 2 of 3 13 9. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents, I have understood that the New Era Mine was being operated pursuant to lawful authorization; 10. At all times in which I have known Ronald R. Logan, I have understood that the operations of the New Era,Mine were open, obvious, and without concealment to the public or any third party; 11. I understand upon information provided by Ronald R. Logan and/or his agents that the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as codified at California Public Resources Code, Chapter 9, Article 2, Section 2735, states that "surface mining operations" includes all, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals by (a) removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits; (b) open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed; mining by the auger method; ( dredging and quarrying; (e) surface work incident ' to an underground mine; (f) in place distillation, retorting, or leaching; (g) the production and disposal of mining waste; and j2f( 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: 61 44Moic-�, rJ� (-r ra rYt l0,1-cx IADuS__e_ V 10 e�and KV�-CA yvl 10' s Intialscls lob �� Affidavit of Page 3 of 3 13. I have fully read this Affidavit; each statement contained herein that is not typewritten has been ' set forth by my hand in my handwriting, except as otherwise indicated; and I believe each statement contained herein to be true to the best of my knowledge. By: Name Date: Witnessed By: Name Date: Affiant's Initials