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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUP 82-28w tBUTTE COUNTY PLANN1ISSION Page 1 of 3 D _- glistered. Mail Receipts 8.3-2 Pllblilr NO. 27-18-102 27-24:�-3 and 1*1 ASSE;SSOR'S 1?kRCE1., NO. Pu.rz:uant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of the Butte County Code and the special conditions set forth below: B. C. Richter Contr. Inc. is h •reby granted a Mining Permi NAM.; in accordance with application filed: Yq 3 to-allowIIliningFz e.clamation consisting of an 8 cy, dragline go wedge moat on property located X. of ilo_r ut Creek. W. of Dunstonp. Drive at Cox Lane and, as a condition of approval, to provide .for the reclamation of this mined area in accordance with the approved Reclamation Pian on file. 1.e As a condition of approval for the permitand the reclamation plan,, periodic inspections of the site by the public works department shall be mad= to evaluate continuing compliance with the permit and the reclamation plan. 2. The public works director may suspend the permit for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days where continuation of a violation will adversely affect the public. In the event of a suspension, or should the public works direc— tor request disciplinary action, the planning commission shall immediately set a hearing thereon with not less than five (5) days' notice to the operator. The planning commission, after completion of the hearing, may suspend or re— voke the permit, or modify the permit, or may place the operator on probation should the violation found to exist be of a serious nature, adversely affect— ing the health and welfare of the residents of the county. 3• Upon a finding by the planning commission that a supplemental guarantee for the reclamation of the mined land is necessary, a reasonable surety bond, lien on.the property or a portion thereof, or other security guarantee con— ditioned upon the faithful performance of the reclamation plan shall be file with the public works department.' SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. Provide a satisfactory reclamation plan to the Depart- ment of Public Works. --- 2.. Provide approved toilet facilities for employees and an approved source of drinking water. 3.. Do not permit contamination of ground or surface waters. - 4. Meet the guidelines of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board to protect ground and surface - waters, S. Complete reclamation process for 10 acres at a time per the Reclamation plan and replace topsoil with a Minimum of 1 ft. in depth*or as necessary to.prevent soil. erosion. 6. Provide on-site fire protection measures. Strict adherence to forest and fire laws as pertaining to the prevention of fires. 7. Comply with the requirements of the Stream Alteration Agreement (Code Section 1603) with the California Department of Fish and Game. _1? Page 2 of 3 sMrmit No. 83-28 27-18-10,27-24-3 and 13 8. Prior to any mining for Phase III (area to the sout:11- southwest), a separate mining permit and reclamation plan shall be submitted and' approved by the County of Butte. 9. Construct adequate settling ponds which will not be placed within the flood plain as designated on Exhibit 1 of North }ioncut Creek. All surface runoff from the work area and process water shall be contained in the.settlin g ponds lU. Submit to inspections not less than every four months a:f the site by the.Public Works Department and a representative from the neighboring ranches to evaluate continuing compliance with the permit and reclamation plan 11. Limit hours of operation to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, no operation of any kind on Sunday. 12. Stabilize work in'process from potential erosion caused by wind or rain. .13. Design backslope of excavated material to withstand an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 Richter. _ 14. Meet .the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) guidelines for the storage and use of flammables. 15. Retain areas not to be mined in their natural states Avoid large trees in the areas to be'mined. ;fining operation to be limited to a maximum of 5',000 tons per day. 16. No blasting to be permitted on premises during any phase of the.mining operation.' 17. .Coordinate monitoring of the drainage with the'Depart•ment: of Public Works and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Drainage channels to be relocated in conformance with the Department of Public Works' recommendations, and large rocks to be placed'at the confluence of the channels.at Honcut Creek if deemed necessary. x18. Submit a performance bond, or other security .device to the County of Butte in the amount of $5,000 to ensurereclam- ation of the site. .19. Area 3'as designated on Exhibit l will not be. mined under this Use Permit. 20. Use Permit to be reviewed by the Planning.Commiss.ion annually— - a Page 3 of 3 ` Qermit No. 83-28 P 27-18-10,27-24-3 and 13 21. Any water to be used for this operation must be purchased from 01'JID from. May 1st to September 1st.. 22. Employ an engineer prior to Phase II to do a survey for metes and bounds description to be 100 ft, from creel; area 2 as shown on Exhibit 1, 23. Applicant must also comply with I:eclamation Plan and all other applicable State and local statutes,ordinances and reaulations. 0 I hereby declare that I have read the Coregoing conditions, that they are in fact the conditions :•ihich were ..imposFmd uycr, th, granting of this mining permit, and that I agree to abide fully by said conditions. DATED: �J G0 -- �.3 G,� C- �C.6GklLa- APPI,ICP.NT CC: Planning Department -Department of Public Works (2) Si6.611 4'_G,6 -Y �' 5-ofK-U ta. r State Geologist DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC kIJRKS * Appendix B County/City Butte SIIGGEE ST =1 07..I, REC—:k3L� T IQN PLANN As a juide to Cour ties and Cities for Comp—?1nce wi th sec -ion. 2772, Surface Mining ar:d Reclamation Pct of 197 OYrirrR, OPERATOR, AND zG ENT: 1 Applicant Name B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. Address 1900 ORO DAM -BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA.' 95965. Telephone 533-6629 BY�c� 2. Name (if .any) of Liineral ProperIty DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY 3. Pr operty Owners, . or owners o:^ surfac? rights (Lis ' -1- all Piame JOHN DAGORRET Address RT.1 BOX 411 CORNING,CA. 96021 Te lep'noL� 16- 824 -3 0 8 7 4. 0-;w-ners of Mineral rights. JOHN DAGORRET RT.1 BOX 411 Name CORNING,CA.96021 nddrass Telepuon? 5.. ?gess=e Na.m? Address Telephone 916-824-3087 B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. 1.1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 533-6629 6. Oo?rator, B°.C.RI{ R,.CO TRACSITE G,INC. ` 1900 jO DAM BLVD,. 1-A 'ilia=e OROVILLE,CA. 95965 nddrnss " Teles o1ze1 X533-:6629 r 1 • g, Brief desc tL on, including legal, the extent of the m iLe.d land to be) involved by this operation, including totes' acreage. APPROXIMATELY 525 ACRES Section(s)24,25,35-36, To�anship'l8N Range 4E 1T 18N 5E MDBBM . �eridia� 9..Describe the access route to the operation site. COX LANE 8 DUNSTONE DRIVE 10. Attach Location and Vicini ty Map.. ATTACHED MAP - EXHIBIT A-1 _ DESCRIPTION Ile Mineral commodity (to be) ni.ned: GOLD 12. Geologic description, including brief general georgic setting, more detailed geologic description .of the mineral deposit (to be) mined, and principal minerals do rD 'b-GRPfRILPMdrit- ROLL ING GRAZING LAND ALONG H-O'NCUT. CR -EK 13. Brief description of environmental setting of the Site and the surrounding areas. Describe existing area land use, soil, vegetation, ground crater elevation and Sur -Lace Fater characteristics, average annual rainfall and/or other factors pertaining to environmental impacts RaANCHtLAND,GRAZNG,ALONGmitigation IIreclamation. HONCUTT CREEK SAND 9 GRAVEL DEPOSITED FROM GOLD DREDGING. HONCUT CREEK HAS A INTERMITTANT FLOW AND DRY IN THE SUMMER. AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS 23 INCHES. ALSO LAND HAS GRASS AND COTTONWOOD AND SMALL OAK TREES. THIS OPERATION IS RECLAIMING FOR AGRICULTURE AND GRAZING OF OLD PREVIOUSLY MINED AREAS LEFT IN BAD SHAPE. ,P cG' JSFD (EXISTYNC,) 5tTRFACE �,iI`� Iry GPEPLyZ IC S l�. Pro poaed sting date of operation • 10-1-83 £stir - ted Life of. Operation 10 TO 15 YEARS Duration of First Phase 15. Oce -ration will be (is). Developed, not yet in operation Stockpile in aline -16. Operation will be (is): Under 5,000 tons cu. yds./yr. 5-,000 -:50,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 503000 - 250, 000 tons cu. yds /yr. . 250,000 - 1,000,.000 tons cu. yds/yr. v Over 1,000,000 tons.cu. yds/yr. Contivauous. X , Seasonal , Intermittent 1'entorarily deactivated 17. Total anticipated production Kineral cc=oditie.s to be removed - tons (cu. yds.)5-7 MIL.B CYS. Waste retained on the site - tons (cu. yds.')5-7 MIL ` Waste disposed off site - tons (Cu. yds.)CYSiNONP Yzx i mrum anticipated depth 18 -Tn 0 FRET _.. .. _ 18. Mining Method: (Check all applicable) Open Pit Gravel/Sand Pit Single Bench Drill and Blast Quarry: Hill Top ' �Talti!]�IIGiZ Side Hill Dr291ineGOLD DREDGING X Low Level ShovPI Clay Pit Truck to pr ocesSlin Cp Borrow Pit Plant (to RR) Tailings Pond Slurry Pump l - D Other Ln3erg .nd Waste �np Gra-vel bar skinning Rail Other 19a. If processing of the ore: Cr Minerals rtined. is planaed t -.o be conducted at or adjacent to the site, brief?.y describe tree nature of the processing and explain disposal r.ethod of the tailings or waste fron processing SCREENING 8 WASHING LEVELING 8 RESOILING 8 RESEEDING GROUND AS DREDGED 19b. Estimate quantity (gallons per day) and. quality of water required by the proposed operation, specifying proposed sources of this water, of re-hod of its cornve5 a'nce to tr.is property and the quantity aind quality and inethod of disposal of used and/or surplus water., WE WILL USE APPROX.- 500 GAL .PER _ MINUTE OF WATER FRAM HONCUT CREEK THAT WILL BE RECYCLED. AFTER PAS SING. THRU, 4 SETTLING PQNDS 50FT;.BY SOFT LONG A TOTAL y� OF 2ODLE _THEN'WRUNP.ED(_4 '-Y1; _UNIP�:j", D PIPED BACK TO THE'EXCAVATION AREA. E EVAPORATION. FACTOR IS ABOUT 8 TO 10 GALLEONS PER MINUTE WE WILL PURCHASE -WATER 20. If the nature of the. deposit and the mining m-thod used will permit, describe and show the steps or phases of the minim- operation that -allow concurrent reclamation, and include a- proposed tine schedule f r s -u ch concurrent - - _ S - acsAviti.es. 4 — --B -G. 'Richter Contracting,Reclaimation Flan m 20 -Land is to be reclaimed for Agriculture _ as mining progresses. a. Limitations -of Gold Dredging.0perations on the virgin groung with no mining occuring above the 300 ft. contour as shown in yellow on attached map marked Exhibit A-1. b. A limitation of disturbed and unreclaimed surface to 10 acres at any time (land surface from which material has been excavated and not replaced, plus the land surface from which vegetation has been removed and not replanted, shall not exceed ten acres at any one time.) rbed land on the virgin ground will include replacement and c. Reclainration of distu . Plus the re-establishment of vegetation cover leveling of the excavated material comparable to that now existing on the adjoining grazing land,area.s on the property shall be established in each disturbed area within one_year of the initial removal of vegatation. The re -mining of the old dredger tailings as shown in red on attached map marked Exhibit A-1 will just be leveled and not resoiled under the above conditions. zna t2.� �n�s—po-ncs . (e) Ey use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicable. (Sea Item 20) (f) The source of map base, orientation (North arr�.�), and scale (e.g.', 1" = 500°, etc.) of the map. RECL�k3LkTIOY PLANC: 22. Ii-dicate on an overlay oy .Lap of Itea 20, or by color or symbol on reap those areas to be covered by reclana tion plan. Acreage 59'5 ArREg i� 4.• 23_ Describe the ultimate physical condition of the site and 2 '. specify pr sed use (s) , or potentia ses, of the mined lauds as reL'Iaimed. r- MINIM CINDY 24. Describe relationship of the interim uses other than pining and the ultimate physical condition to: {a) Zoning regulations. A'4b (b) General plan and plan elements _ 1 GRAZING OPEN- LPNb... TO5 UNITS PER AC 25. Provide evidence that all ovners of a possessory interest in this land have been notified of the proposed use(s) or. potential uses identified in Item 22. - (9ttach copy of notarized statement of'ac�noXledgmeat, etc.) WE HAVE A LETTER FROM JOHN DAGORRET ATTACHED 26. Describe soil conditions and proposed soil salvage plan. THERE IS APPROX. lVjTO 2 O RED SOIL ON THE VIRGIN GROUND WE PLAN TO REMOVE THIS SOIL WITH A LARGE RUBBER TIRE SCRAPER AHEAD OF THE DREDGING OPERATION AND PLACE IT ON THE LEVELED DREDGE •TAILINGS BEHIND THE DREDGE.THIS WILLBE A CONTINOUS- CYCLE OF REMOVING & PLACING & LEVELING OF THE TOP SOIL OVER THE LEVELED DREDGE TAILINGS. 27. Describe the riethods, their sequence and timing, to be used in.bringing the reclamation of the land to its end state. Indicate on map (Item 21-22) or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the pertinent items listed below. (a) Back -filling' and grading. (b) Stabilization of slopes. (c) Stabilization of permanent waste dumps, tailings, etc. --- (d)- Rehabilitation of pre-mining-dra-i-nage. A Re�,oval, disposal, or utililza-ti on of residual. B...C. tiRi.chter Contracting Reclaimation Plan Item #27 Answer from A to I. a. To be done as dredging progresses b. Not necessary in this area. c. Tailings will be leveled d. We will not disturb the main drainage areas:. e. At end of operation all equipment will be removed. f. There is no problem with contaminants in ground and surface water. g. We will not excavate in any stream beds or near any stream banks. h. No residual hazards will remain. I. We will replace top soil with same material that is no olpresent at the operation site. 28. If applicant ha's selected a short term phasing of his reclam-atioa, describe in detail the specific reclamation to'be accomplished during first phase. EACH 10 ACRES WILL BE RECLAIMED AS DREDGING PROGRESSES. 29. Describe how reclamation of this sate in, this 'manner may, affect future mining at this site and in the surroundinc area. WHEN THIS SITE IS MINED 9 RECLAIMED FOR AGRICULTURE THERE WILL BE NO OTHER MINING_IN THIS AREA. 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RICHTER CONTRACTING; ING 1900 Oro Dom Blvd: Oroville, Ce. 95965 2 r �t J7P't j4� `^// o � '3 ,151.A T L 1 1 We '�• _ F h;� -'a r ^`' �'�'�, -'" `�4 � , r.�.� 7^y' .r.• „p+�� .�•t "� J 'Ya.:,. ;�5. z.�.. 4����i �. �� �rY 'k,{l "" y,i �17�y, ._ f.'.L l_ ., •a;. �� �� E+'ra L is ca. � ,� � �i _ ✓� I »; mss:^ �� � :ti �� r 'L.. ���`c{� Aa •, ti.�;V yid.- - F�f 'j •i� Ryi � rs�" .- . -Ln �'x.y` f :.c ♦ixii!.s' � .s .d.' .. ��'l"� ..r a°.v �v� ) , ; .� '"`'r+""�`.7:sN7.`� Xfi" t.f�'k�i„y 1`j. �t �.1'�,�I� �? � w*• ...- � ��; �a,,�-2:• �s'.� vs�``?« _yxriy �� j�� v : �qr�. DREQG I AI.G_ NEAR 0R0,V V LLE F 3�Sla - J � tA'`�=,• kyr �,�. ' • �, � W FE`-�''i4ER R, i,VE`(,' �►i TE%�P:� 1 ;n� e � �t• x —: �!•=rte _,�►���..� �:;�i �> .g.. u e --d?. 12 �t File No. / */%� BUTTE COUNTY IFot Action 1, 2, 3, Public Works Dept. (For)nformation �/ ) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping Transp. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits A _ Review Appraiser *Mortgage Under; iter GAR;cA DANIELSON & ASSOCIATES, pital Plaza, Suite 100'; / �- 000 East William Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 GARY W. DANIELSON, C.E.O. Development Planning/Syndications 16940 Chicken Ranch Road P. 0. Box 718 Jamestown, California 95327-0718 Telephone: (209) 984-3023 DECEMBER 6, 1988 CARA LAIRD, Agent Century 21 Mountain Assoc. 16850 Willow Glen Road, #3 Brownsville, CA 95919 Office: 1-800-447-2100 Residence: (916) 675-2975 Re: Purchase of Ranch Land by Chet and Bev Banks Dear A��aird, Real Estate Agent: Sometime ago, Chet and Bev Banks engaged the services of PEGGY OLIVIERI, Realtor -Associate, Professional Realty Association, Inc. to locate large acreage for a Working Ranch. Mrs. Olivieri engage3 the services of GARY W. DANIELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. as an Assoc- iate -Planner to help evaluate properties that would meet the needs of Mr. & `Mrs. Banks. I have evaluated the Purchase Agreement And Deposit Receipt dated 10/22/88, which was submitted to (widow) MARIE ANNA DAGORRET (Owner of AP#28-20-4; 28-20-12; 27-23-4; 27-18-10, in Butte County, for approximately 820+ Acres) by you and.MARJORIE FOX of CENTURY 21 MOUNTAIN ASSOC. of Brownsville, California. Since then, we found out that the following liabilities run with the land: (a) PCA note and deed of trust in the amount of $507, 129.00; (b) Land Agricultural Agreement (Williamson Act); (c) Use Permit 483-28; (d) Reclamation Plan. Log #83-03-08-04; (e) Mining Permit/Stream Alteration Agreement (Code Section 1603); (f) California Regional Water Quality Control Board Waste Disch- arge Permit; (g) Water Purchase Agreement with OWID; (h) Plus, any Federal, State & Local Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations that apply to past, present and future mining operations; (i) Master Lease Agreement between DAGORRET (Lessor) and B.C. RICHTER CONTRACTING, INC. (Lessee); (j) Sub -Leasing Agreements with CHEYENNE MINING CORPORATION and UNITED MINING CO.; (k) Any Un- known Agreements between DAGORRETS and others, for the use of the real property described above. I feel that before Butte County will accept an Application for Rezoning the 820 acres, to PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone, so the BANKS can use.the land for what they wish to use it for, the issues of Leases, Mining Permits, Reclamation Plans, and the PCA financing needs to be cleared -up. Page 1 of 2 LAIRD i BANKS I, GARY W. DANIELSON, feel that it would be in everyones best interest if: (1) PEGGY OLIVIERI, Realtor -Associate, with PRO- FESSIONAL REALTY ASSOCIATION, INC. represents the BANKS in the purchase of the DAGORRET property; (2) That the 10% real estate commission is split 50% to CENTURY 21 MOUNTAIN ASSOC. and 50% to PROFESSIONAL REALTY ASSOCIATION, INC.; and (3) That PRA, Inc. pays GARY W. DANIELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. 50% of their commission (in/out of escrow) in this transaction for consulting services. Please let me and Peggy know as soon as possible, if this letter meets with Century 21's approval. - We feel that it's upto Century 21 (Listing Agent) to make the determination if they wish the assistance of PROFESSIONAL REALTY and GARY W. DANIELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. in this transaction. We do accept the possibility that PRA, Inc. and GWD, Inc. may haveto carry back a Note and Deed of Trust for their share of the commissions, until the Banks or their Assignee are funded. = - = Thank----yeu- iii:,ad a-nce--for--your- cooperation in this Matter. Ver rul - yo s, % 69`AAY__W/ DANIELSON Plan r/S.yndicator cc: PEGGY OLIVIERI Realtor -Associate PROFESSIONAL REALTY 20129 Hwy. 108 Sonora, CA 95370 Bus. (209) 532-6988 Res. (209) 532-4153 ASSOCIATION, INC. DAVE ALEXANDER District Sales Manager FARM.CREDIT LEASING SERVICES CORP. 3636 American River Drive P. 0. Box 13106 Sacramento, CA 95813 Bus: (916) 485-6266 RE: DPC Farms/Gary W. Danielson Farm equipment and Building Leasing. Page 2 of 2 END MARK.J. SULLIVAN Attorney for GWD 18 E. Dodge St. Sonora, CA 95370 Bus. (209) 532-5810 GARY L. CARLSON, Manager DPC Farms P. 0. Box 378 Riverbank, CA 95367 CHESTER L. BANKS 220 Covelite Lane Livermore, CA 94550 C&I IPPV sy!wjad sdDW'lod 8'9nS •I•S/ •6wo •nao PUD -1 •dsuo,l 6u!ddoW s,(anjnS •�6u3 •iysuo' •j6u3 a6p!jg •J6u3 uB!sao II I •u!wpV •dsul •6P19I sp,oA 8 do4S I 'aoyW ''9 v -PH .oaS •yid •dad goy oa�!o ( A uo!yow.oj<jod) •ydao slioM o!I9nd (£ Z •L uo!yoV Jod) A1NnoJ 311f19 . �� ^'ON al!: AREA CODE 916 •` PHONE 833-6629 B. C. RICHUR CORTRACTIOG CO. OROVILLE. CALIFORNIA WILLIAM CHEFF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS BUTTE COUNTY 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE OROVILLE,CA. 95965. DEAR BILL: J RE: MINING PERMIT #83-28. AS PER OUR CONVERSATION ON 12-1-88 at your OFFICE IN REGARDS TO THE MINING PERMIT #83-28.TO B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. THIS IS A SUMMERY REPORT ON THE MINING PERMIT.THE PROPERTY WAS LEASED TO B.0 -.DT RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC.BY JOHN & MARIE DAGORRET ON 1-23-83 and sub - LEASED TO CHEYENNE MINING CORP. ON 10-21-83.with the consent of the +` DAGORRETTS BY B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. THIS LEASE WAS TERMINATED.. AND THEN THE DAGORRETS MADE A NEW AGREEMENT WITH UNITED PLACER RESOUR -EBS RELEIVING B.C.RICHTERCONT.INC. OF ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES OF -HERE AGREEMENT DATED 1-23-83 AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED ON(EXHIBIT A ).ON JUNE 20,.' 1986. B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC.DI.SOLVED & CANCELLED THIS COMPAN- (EXHIBIT G AATACHED) EXHIBI140 SHOWS THE DAGORRETS AUTHORISE B.C. RICHTER AS THERE AGENT FOR THE MINING PERMIT.(ON EXHIBIT H ATTACHED SHOWS A MAP OF THE MINING PERMIT AREA SHOWING DREDGE TAILINGS IN RED AND VIRGIN GROUND IN YELLOW.THE NEW DREDGED AREA MINED BY CHEYENNE MINING CORP.INDICATED ON MAP SHOWS 95% OF THE MINING WAS DONE IN '=HE OLD DREDGE TAILIMGS (IN RED) AND .5% WAS DONEIN THE VIRGIN GROUND. ( YELLOW) ALL THE AREA MINED IN THE OLD TAILINGS WERE LEVELED. THE 5% IN THE VIRGIN GROUND IS NOW THE LOCATION OF THE NEW POND. THE OLD PONDIN THE OLD TAILINGS WAS LEVELED. THERE WAS A UNDERSTANDING THA-_ A NEW NEW POND WOULD BE LEFT FOR A CALLLE WATER HOLE. VERY TRULY YOURS, BY C ��r C+ 21 a ASSI3NMNIT AJ� S IG M'RIS DATE_ I, Bernard C. Richter ' ' - ABY RNO IT AS THE B.C. RICHTER CONTRACTING, INC. ASS IGNOR OreTille, Calif, 2. Willien It. Tereme and Ray Willis dtisiHE'tEr BY ?TOWN AS THE United Plaser Resources ASS IGIM THR ASSIGNOR (RICHTER) ?MR= ASSIGNS THE LEASE AGREKIMENT DATED JAN 23. 1983....B7dXKN DAGCRRET AMID R I CATER AND HEREIN REFERRED TO AS MOM IT 'A" T0: Williox 19 'Terewe &Rd RaY Willis DBA UNITED PLACER OURM , T O rXTHER AND C 02nLETE WT -,H ALL RIGHTS AND C0NDITI0NS AS SET FORTH THERZ*IN, A COPY TO Et ATTACH HERE -1W... UNITED PLACER RRSOTRCES WILL PROVIDE A 9§000.00 Uim AS RFgUIItED (REST CRAT I ON PERFCR.MANCR) . ADDITION OR CNAWG1tSIS-ASSTGNM-EN-T-AGR-EEMENT-WIL-L-RELIEVE-THEA C:RIC-HTER GOA�TRACT-ING; INC -OF -AN -Y A -ND -AL -L LIABIL-ITIES' ON THE r�-vEAS-E-AGR-E.EM-ENT DATED_JAN-.-23-,1.9-83-B-ETW-EEN-DAGO.R--R-E-T-AND-B-: C-.-RICH-TER W E T HN T 1MERSIGNED A PPR Oil TRF ABOVE AGR '9T : s idnei nm -- - -- — — --y erLtat s. i{ldl� ei t-- B.C.RICHTER C. Ore iC TRACTING,INC. . � signed � W kan United Placer Reseurses Signed- _t Te,�aE= _re s Coriiiit<,Cil if. s 0 S I G 1M A L It E N T E R P R I S E S P.O. BOX 923 RED BLUFF, CA 96080 Ph. (916) 527-6810 mar. 10, 1988 Dept. of 'Public `dorks wi l li ar (Bill) Cheff, , Di re et ar 7 county center dr. OrovIlle, Calif .95965 Vr - rhdbff In Reference to mining pervit no. 83 -?8 issued 8epttvber of 1983. Hal;B-C-Richter Construction Co#NCC' B•C.Richter Contracting co. tW� Mr. Bernie Riehter,acting as agent for United mininv eo. , Sub-leassee of the-mroperty, has requested that a pro#rocs report be sent t® ,your office..'. the ore -body is a. very low-grade Taluod been testing f ®r a flow shiet eovpatible with minimv a clay like ore -body.. We intend at this titre to do some drilling in the s-prigg- or early su>>cer of this ,year 1988 for further eTa.luati®n of raining- pctentiai of this vro�erty- - We hope this. meets witth ,your approval. sinearly, Wk�: wi111a>aa Jer01"e United wining cc. Croville, Calif. METAL RECOVERY SERVICE ORE PROCESSING & EVALUATIONS, ENGINEERING & SURVEYING STATE OF CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD SACRAMENTO CA 95857 B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING., INC. B C RICHTER CONTRACTING CO 1900 ORO DAM BL 2 OROVILLE CA 95965 Date : 08/03/87 Corporate Number : 0775810 BC7RC Notice of Suspension or Forfeiture The rights, powers, and privileges of this corporation have been SUSPENDED for failure to pay the. amount due or file the required return. Your right to the corporate name has been forfeited and it may be necessary to select a new corporate name before the corporation can be revived to good standing. To transact business or protect the corporate name, the corporation must revive to good standing immediately. - The application for Certificate of Revivor is on the reverse of this notice. While under suspension or forfeiture, a corporation may not legally transact business, defend or present an action in court, protest assessments, claim for refund of taxes paid. All contracts entered into are voidable by the other party through legal action. Section 25962.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code provides additional sanctions for operating a corporation while under suspension or forfeiture. COLLECTION SECTION Telephone: ( 916 ) 369-0500 FTB 2520 -EO -M (Rev 7-86) Page t rx 14 filter C Status Questionnaire and A - cation for Relief from Suspensio Forfeiture Complete the following and return to the Franchise Tax Board, P.O. Box 942857, Sacramento, California 94257-0540 1 Describe status of activity; check appropriate block. ❑ Never active ❑ Was active but ceased activity ❑ Still active, began activity (DATE) 2 If the corporation desires to be relieved from suspension or forfeiture, check box and complete the following: ❑ I hereby make application to have the corporation relieved from suspension or forfeiture. The corporations bank, address, and account number are The corporation's annual accounting period ends Accounting period must end on the last day of a month. 3 If the corporation is to remain suspended or forfeited, complete the following: A List all real and/or personal property in which the corporation has an interest, equity or ownership. B If assets have been distributed, when and to whom were distributions made? Include address and telephone number. C Names, addresses, and telephone number of principal officers. I certify and declare under penalties of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. (SIGNED) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) (TITLE) (DATE) Any stockholder or creditor or a 'majority of the surviving trustees or directors, or officer, or any other person who has interest in the relief from suspension may sign on behalf of a California bank or corporation. Any officer, stockholder or creditor, or any other person who has interest in the relief from forfeiture may sign on behalf of a foreign bank or corporation. FTB 2520-M (REV 7-86) PAGE 2 7e. 44161T` Butto Co• Planning COn'�' `i1 Nn i 'i 1983 ptovilles litotrua 29. Describe how -reclamation of this site in this manner may affect future mining at this site and in the surrounding area. WHEN'THIS SITE IS MINED & RECLAIMED FOR -AGRICULTURE, THERE WILL BE NO OTHER MINING ON THIS SITE. THERE IS SOME INDUCEMENT FOR MINING WHICH MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY WITH A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION ON THE DAGORRET SITE., JOIE OSGOOD WHO OWNS. 3760 ACRES TO THE SOUTH IS INITIATING SOME EXPLORATORY MINING EXCAVATIONS. THE BLUE LEAD MINE TO THE EAST IS CURRENTLY NOT OPERATIONAL THOUGH A MINING PERMIT WAS GRANTED TO SR MINERALS CORPORATION IN DECEMBER 1980 INVOLVING 380 ACRES OF THE TOTAL PARCEL. 7 App . s County/Cit;; 6�tte SUGGESTED ;,*CDEL PLa.: As 2 guide to. Co,-,r,tie.S Cities for COMP_=a;!c,' cii th sectioc ..zi72, Surface yjairo and Recla.,.atio;j •`.et cif 1075 ����►TQ A'r-D 1. Applicant NameB . C_. RfiCH'] CONTRACTING ,-INC Address 1.9-00�-0-RO-DAM-B-L-V-D: SUITE -1-- O RO V I L -L -E , C -A-9 5 9-6,5 Telephoae 533-fi6J2-9 BY2. ,Q.,;...ckt� Dame (if .any) of "Jineral Property DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY 3. P, operty 0,Yners, or owners C= surf2r-bL1i S (�15 t 21i G`�r^:!I'.%) Name �JO-HN DAGORR-ET Address ; RT:l BOX -4-11- tCO-R-N I NG ; CA 6-9- 0-2 -1 TelechonD16-824 -3087 A. C-,:zers of L�ireral' rights. JOHN -DAG -O -R -RET -c-,- -RT .1 B 0 X 4-11- I ame CO-RN-I-NG.;CA 96021---� 5..jess?e • Name B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. Address 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 T21ep^one 533-6629 6. Onerato:. B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. -= 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A iia=> OROVILLE> CA: 959.65 "dcdress hone 533-.6629 P.)4 leiJc 1 7. Agent of* ¢rocess. (Person. desion3 ted by. opera for as his n+oznt for the service of process) . �ame BERNARD C.RICHTER Address1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A + OROVILLE,CA. 95965 Teleahone533-.6629 2 Y 8. Brief description, including legal, of the extent of the mined land (to be) involved by this operation, including total acres. APPROXIMATELY 525 ACRES. Section(s)24,25,35-36, Township 18N , Range 4E , 19 7N TE MDB&M Meridian 9. Describe the access route to the operation site. Cox Lane & Dunstone Drive 10, Attach Location and Vicinity Map. Refer to Exhibits I-1 & I-2, pages 2a&b, Figure 4 on page 6 of EIR, and Exhibit B of. Appendix B. DESCRIPTION: 11. Mineral commodity (to) mined:: GOLD. 12. Geologic description, including brief general geologic setting, more detailed geologic description of the deposit (to be) mined, and principal minerals.or rock types present. OLD DREDGER TAILINGS & ROLLING GRAZING LAND ALONG HONCUT CREEK. 13. Brief description of environmental setting of the site and the surrounding areas. Describe existing area land use, soil, vegetation, ground water elevation and surface water characteristics, average annual rainfall and/or other factors pertaining to environmental impacts and their mitigation and reclamation. RANCH LAND, GRAZING, ALONG HONCUT CREEK SAND & GRAVEL DEPOSITED FROM GOLD DREDGING. -HONCUT CREEK HAS AN INTEW4ITTENT FLOW AND DRY IN THE SUMMER. AVERAGE AN14UAL RAINFALL IS 23 INCHES. ALSO LAND HAS GRASS AND COTTONWOOD AND SMALL OAK TREES. THIS OPERATION IS RECLAIMING FOR AGRICULTURE AND GRAZING OF OLD PREVIOUSLY MINED AREAS LEFT IN BAD SHAPE. 3 VRO'PJSED (EXI :`' FaCE MIIN I\v OPER)IOC i;. P,000.:�ied starting date of operation 10-1-83 EStj=ated Life of Operation 10 TO 15 YEARS _ Dur --tion of First Phase 15. Opz_ ation Fill be (is) : Ce .ticuous X Seasonal , Intermittent Developed, not yet in operation Temporarily deactivated , Stockpile in Mine 16. Operation will be (is): Under 5,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 5,000 - 50,000 tons cu. yds/yr.- 501000 ds/yr.50,000 - 2501 000 tons cu. yds ;/yr • - 250,000 - 1,0..00,.000 tons cu. yds/yr.. X Over 1,000,000 tons -a. yds/yr. — 17. Total anticipated production 1 oz. go' I -t meral cc=odities to be removed - tons (cu.. yds.) 267 cys. average. Waste retained;on the site - tons (cu. Sds.)5 7 MI. Taste disposed off site - tons (cu. yds.)CYS.NONE '_xitun anticipated depth 18 Tn?n FFFT 18. Mining Method: (Cnec'-Z. all applicable) Open Pit Gravel/Sand Pit Single B=nch Drill 2md Blast .Quarry: Hill Top Clay Pit b..ul tiOenc'a Truck to p; ocessin' Side Hill Borrow Pit Drzo.lin=GOI,D DREG, N, X Plant (to MR) Low Level Tailings Pond Shoeel Slucry Pur..p 23.. Describe the ultimateical condition of the site an %ecify proposed use(o) of potential uses, of in e d lands as reclaimed. LA�7D IS SEING RECLAIKED FOR AGRICULTURE (GRAZING) 24. Describe relationship of the interim uses other than mining and the ultir..:ate physical condition to: '(a) Zoning regulations. A-40 (b) General plan and plan elements- GRAZING, OPEN LAND 40. AC/ DU 25. Provide evidence that all owners of a possessory interest in this land have been notified of the proposed use(s). or potential uses identified in Item 22. (Attach copy of notarized statement of acknowledgement, etc.) WE HAVE A LETTER FROM JOH11 DAGOF_RET ATTACHED. 26. Describe soil conditions and proposed soil salvage plan. TIERE IS Ap.'P.OX. 11Y - 2' OF RED SOIL ON THE VIRGIN GROUND. +:E ?LAN O RE :OVE THIS SOIL IdITH A LARGE RUBBER TIKE SCF APER AHEAD OF THE DREDGING CPUtATION AND PLACE IT ON THE LEVELED L'REDGE TAILINGS BEHIND THE DREDGE. THIS WILL BE A CONTINUOUS CYCLE OF REMOVING '& PLACING $ LEVELING OF THE TOP SOIL OVER THE LEVELED DREDGE TAILINGS. 27. Describe the methods, their -sequence and timing, to be used in bringing the reclamation of the land to its end state. Indicate on map .(Item 21-22) or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the pertinent items listed below. (a) Backfilling and grading. (b) Stabilization of slopes. (c) Stabilization of permanent waste dumps, tailings, etc. (d) Rehabilitation of pre -mining drainage. (e) Removal, _isposal, or utiliZLtion of residual equipment,-ructures, refuse, etc., (f) Control of contaminants, especiaily with regard to surface runoff and ground yr.Iter. (g) Treatment of streambeds and streambanks to control erosion and sedi- mentation. (h) Removal of minimization of residual hazards. (i) Resoilinge revegetation with evidence that plants can survive given the site s topography, soil and climate. B. C. Richter Contracting Reclamation Plan. Item #27 Answer from A to I. a. To be done as dredging progresses. b. Not necessary in this area. c. Tailings will be leveled. d. le will nct disturb the main drainage areas . e. At end of operation all equipment will be removed. f.. There is no prcble,i with contaminants in ground and g. '4e'will not excavate in any stream beds or near any h. No residual hazards will remain. i. 4Ie will replace top soil with the same material that site. surface water. stream banks. is now present ht the operation 28. If applicant has selected a short term phasing of his reclamation, describe in detail the specific reclamation to be accomplished during first phase. EACH 10 ACRES WILL BE RECLAIMED AS DREDGING PRCGRESSES. 6 r Undergro Waste Gravel bar skinning Rail Other Other 10a. If processing.of the ores or minerals mined is planned to be conducted at or adjacent to the site, briefly describe the nature of the processing and ex- plain disposal method of the tailings or waste from processin@-SCREENING & WASHING, LEVELING, RESOILING & RESEEDING GROUND AS DREDGED. 19b. Estimate quantity (gallons per day) and quality of water required by the pro- posed operation, specifying proposed sources of this water, of method of its conveyance to this property and the quantity and quality and method of disposal of used and/or surplus water. WE WILL USE APPROX. 500 GAL. PER MINUTE OF WATER FROM OWID THAT -WILL BE RECYCLED. AFTER PASSING THRU 4 SETTLING PONDS 50 FT. BY 50 FT..1ONG A TOTAL OF 200 FT., THEN PUMPED (6" pump) AND PIPED BACK TO THE EXCAVATION AREA. THE EVAPORATION FACTOR IS ABOUT 8 TO 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE. 20. If the nature of the deposit and the mining method used will permit, describe and show the steps or phases of the mining operation that allow concurrent reclamation, and include a proposed time schedule for such concurrent activities. 21. Attach a map of the mined lands and/or suitable aerial photograph showings (a) Boundaries and topographic details of the site; (b) Location of all streams, roads, railroads, water wells, and utility facilities within 500 feet of site; (c) Location of all currently proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface mining operation(s); (d) Location of areas (to be) mined, and of waste dumps and tailings ponds. (e) By use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicable. (See Item 20) (f) The source of map base, orientation (North arrow), and scale (e.g., 1" - 500', etc.) of the map. B. C. Richter Contracting Reclaimation Plan - Item 20 is to be reclaimed for Agriculture as mining progresses. a. Limitations of Gold Dredging Operations on the virgin groung with no mining occuring above the 300 ft. contour as shown in yellow on attached map marked EKhitit A-1. b.' A. limitation of disturbed and unreclaimed surface to 10 acres at any time (land surface from which material has been excavated.and not replaced, plus the land surface from which vegatation has been removed and not replanted, whall not exceed ten acres at any one time.) c. Reclaimati6n of disturbed land on the virgin ground will include replacement and leveling of the excavated material. Plus the re-establishment of vegatation cover comparable to that now existing on the adjouning grazing land areas on the property shall be established in each disturbed area within one year of the initial removal of vegatation. The -re -mining of the -old dredger tailings -as shown in red on the attached map marked Exhibit- A-1 will- just--be—leveled and not resoiled under the above conditions. Refer --to _Exhrb-its I-i--$-I--2;-pages- 2_a$b-,- Pi-gure 4 on page 6 of — EIR, and Exhibit B of -Appendix B. RECLAMATION PLAN: 22. Indicate on an overlay of map of Item 20, or by color or symbol on map those areas to be covered by reclamation plan. Acreage - 52r5 acres. 5 n °Co ° LAND OF' NATURAL UVEAL i H AND BEAUTY PLANNING 'COMMISSION 7 COUNTY CENTE.R DRIVE - OROVI.LLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 PHONE: 534-4601. September 26,.. 1984 TC-heyenn-e--A•1 Trig--Corgai at -ions �----- 190.0 .Oro Dam Blvd. ,Suite #1-A Oroville, CA 95965 Attention... CNiichael B_u.dd_- RE: AP 27-18-10, 27-23-04 and 13 Dear" Mr. Budd: In response to your letter of August 20, 1984 requesting confirmation that the transfer of mining operations 'f rom. B.. C. Richter Contracting, Inc.. .to Cheyenne. Mining Corpora- tion will not justify. the Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan, please be advised that pursuant to Butt.e'County Code Section 24.-.4.8.1, 24-48.2, and 24762,. the only reasons for which a Use.Permit can become.null-and void or be revoked. i,s.if the use is not establis.h'ed.within one year of the . date. of re.ceipt.of permit by the permittee, if -the -use for ..which :the permit was granted has.ceased or been suspended for a period of twelve consecutive months,. or after public hearings if there is a proven violation of the terms of the permit'. No mention is. made anywhere in the code, of requiring rehearings after a change of ownership or or-ganizationa.1- S,tructure;.and as such. -the permit will run with the land. If you have...any further questions,. please feel. free to con- tact this. -office.. Sincerely, B... A. KIRCHER Director of Planning fdr David R. Hironimus Associate Planner I 7D �lkt cc: Bernard C. Richter, President B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. i��`��e r niru�r�b r!n�cit- RUN L U-1 u IL _Iry�`_ ,$qd. - 44 0 fmmmi,,i d CA t4 E4 $P 0 c :s_- .2 4 610. -c 4A:Fr 'rAK -RC"rUAN-S F14CO FISCAL PCIKIOS -9-1-8i(A *7 *7 S'1910 GOOP Fe-opj AUC.S0,1774 7oJC/A)F—' -o Y1e s c/ -j W Cr460 60 N)AY /-?If '1- K K 110672. 0017-3.. i AK IV j A ris c A WR IiO rc -7 ro DrsoLuc - rar-o- 4-11-84. 0. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING • 1wc-JI i g6o6r. Da� 1314 I Orovilie, -a. 95 65 • C CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO WIND UP AND DISSOLVE BERNARD C.RICHTER AND HELEN M.RICHTER,CERTIFY THAT: 1. THEY ARE THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, RESPECTIVELY, OF B.C.RICHTER CONT.INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 2. THE CORPORATION HAS ELECTED TO WIND UP AND DISSOLVE. 3. THE ELECTION WAS MADE BY TIME VOTE OF 100 SHARES OF THE CORPORATION AND REPRESENTING AT LEAST 80 PERCENT OF THE VOTING POWER OF THE CORPORATION. BY �,e,,,.,,....�! c ~.- BERNARD C.RICHTER PRESIDENT BY HELEN M.RICHTER SECRETARY THE UNDERSIGNED DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MATTERS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING CERTIFICATE ARE TRUE OF THEIR OWN KNOWLEDGE. EXECUTED AT OROVILLE,CALIFORNIA,STATE OF CALIF. BUTTE COUNTY ON THE 1.9th DAY OF JUNE,1.986. BERNARD .RTCIIThR l HELEN M.RICHTER PHONE 916-533-6629 **ICENSE No. 257560 B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. GENERAL ® CONTRACTOR 1900 ORO DAM BOULEVARD • SUITE No. 2 • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 U. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. 1900 Oro -Dam Blvd. Suite 1-A OROVILLE, CA 95965 (916) 533-6629 To Tt'TI?I':NA1, RT•:1'I;l1II1.' SERVICE: 5045 FA ,'I' 141!7'LER AVE. f'1117SPO', C A . 9388Ft FOLLOW-UP DATE 19 Date 6-19-t16. Subject 1'111 PISSO.1,11TION OF CUNT. T1•JC. CORP. #7751.0 AS OF 6-20-R6 PF ARE DISSOLVTNG B.C.RICIITER CONT. INC. C01111'.1#77ifti10.ld[: CLOSED 'I'll;' 13(!01:" AND DANK AUT. 1`1.1692.-00973 1-UT11 B of A ON 5-20-45. Elf", FILE,']) 'FAX RETURNS TOR 'mr. F IGCAL T'PRiUI) TO 7-31.-R5.14I; NAVF NOT DONE ANY tIOR): RUSINFSS IvlTll THIS CONPANY SI3;C1•: 5-20-115.1•!F: AR 1. COPY OF A CEETIPICATF OF FI,FCTT.OI'J TO ATPD IJP AP1D DISSOLV1'. AM) hIT: 1-10111.• tit RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED NOT f13R INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse) 515 - 00? Sent to V X ! .t Street and No., t ,4 7 ""►°T,7vNW9WL"' rJ�, P.O.,!atate and ZIP tCode CBS L Mer'LIBE '' Postage S 2 Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee "71 Restricted Delivery Fee 9 I Return Receipt Showing to whom and Date Delivered o Return receipt showing to whom, Dale, and Address of Delivery , '-Cmg TOTAL Fees S/�7 J P`p`e O )�1�11��yy 1986 (a q P r'�•33' '4.��'YAC^.1}i�fe,iu51L.,.Ya�,fd. � yti *h1:�F "' d x+y� %.�,Yl � g.. : �i/? i�c??zt ` �•k, I Nunial D ! .t ous3WOOt t 7 ""►°T,7vNW9WL"' rJ�, 5 -V• CBS L Mer'LIBE '' . Wind Sd1=3 r�; '� "71 9 I LP n , '-Cmg a a s7 nD D MKS Gn t .�<� & {, b : r- , ff� O 3 d vUK O' F o 0 M1 It'sr ; �I �. 9 CIA 3'f pµ� r ,�f 1 3 ,p `� n t� � I • n B;3 9l• a rox', x � e�s� y • + ,. GENIT: ►,�y ar +. a .i �� � � o' .• ~` '�• s " ,STbr,S�V r.' Ta. �1�`.ZS^�.� # �ipf. -' ' �r , *''!jf :$+ +, :w�i'h ztl•i�"1!.!Y"t.�"'. �rt� i� .Ri?•4115W '. 'i:•. 1 PHONE 916.533-6629 SICENSE No. 257560 B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOLLOW-UP DATE B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. 1900 Oro -Dam Blvd. Suite 1-A 19 OROVILLE, CA 95965 (916) 533-6629 To ``•I:�i ('); CALIF01111A 1'I:/ P(',II1!7 TAX HOARD 1 +1.2 I. 1111`RP'XIF SACR,11• PT1-0, CA. 95814 Date Subject THF DISSOLUTTON 0E R. C. RICHTER COP}T. I1IC. CORP.#77510. AS OF 6-20-86 1.4: ARE DISSOLVING B.C.RICIITER CONT. INC. CORP. #77510.1-41-' CLOSED Tilt? POOP'S AM) PAJ'I: ACCT,7#11692-00973 WITH B of APT 5-20-85.14F FILED TAX 11FT11RPIS FOR Tlil.' F'ISCA1, l'FR:I�117 8-1-F'4 TO 7-31-9:5)JIV. HAVE NOT DONE ANY MORE IIUSINESS WITH THI , COmPANY SINCI' 5-2.0-85.WQ'..2ARfa Ri1Cl,()S1:1iG 1. copy of a certif. icate OF FLrCTION TO WIND 111' AND DISSOI,VF B. C. IOCIITCR CnTI'1'. IfIC. RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL r(See Reverse) 535 0QJ '070 Sent to�,/�� ffii[j a Street and No. �/� P.O., Stateajid ZIP Code Postage Certified Fee - 7 Special Delivery Fee °• Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to whom and Date Delivered % J Return receipt showing to whom, m� f�Z1�O' .i Dale, and Address of Delivery TOTA es $ (� 1.��1eLa Po 1 of ➢ 20 T. a I J. TIiAP;K WW9 I Nllf118H OI1S3W00 ._.,., _ �`9h-LbV £86L AIrIt.'LL8£ w�o� gd C ., a�Tu �� 1 °• b, t �0 ^ 'A" m� f�Z1�O' .i N• eCD SIOMl7C dP T. 0 up3 T. a s '�' a mo�i� ❑ i N p-, o+y Di 7<°m >>l 3'. ° �n O N'. C...� ,v OY rimae me�; t;� g R o� c T3. 3. , q� Q °�e�•f, a 't3'a X. k S� rtsl a;, m Wy3 7 tj JAx �. ° n ° . 7 a A. m o4R - n , l\ . Y 4•'4- �'t .>� � ..�'$,.oT�n�4L �Fy,�b�-x'tf.:,iy�:��I,; ,,, TjVi'`;'�•.itt3":�0_&*4ki. R,q��' • GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN. Gavernor STATE OF CALIFORNIA—STATE AND CONSUMER SSERS -AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF;' CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD - Cnsumer 3132 VADSHAW ROAD, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA • 1 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 26000 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 93626 TeMphom, (916).J66.3133 May 15, 1987 B C Richter Contracting Inc. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd. Suite 2 - Oroville, CA 95965 Subject: License No. 323729 We have noted our records that subject license was canceled effective May 4, 1987, per request. If you have not already done so. please return the large wall certi- ficate and current pocket license to this office for cancellation. Please note the item(s) checked below: ( ) Cash .deposits must remain on file for a period of two years after termination of license to fulfill the statutory require- ments..for filing claims. You may request return of the cash deposit on file at that time. ( ) Licenses are not transferable. It will be necessary that an original application be filed for An application form is enclosed. ( ) Remarks: Since ly.,. Carol Driggs License Modification Unit 13L-10 (Rev. 7/83) oa.as?AD 3rmr-on M File No. /�'' BUTTE COUNTY (For Action 1, 2, 3) Public Works Dept. (For formation it ) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping T ran s p. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pc 1. Maps Permits Ad dr. :�.,.�....._cou, n u to LAND OF NATURAL W EA LTH AND BEAUTY y DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WILLIAM (Bill) CHEFF, Director 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 Telephone: (916) 538-7681 RONALD D. McE?LROY November 29, 1988 Deputy Director B.C. Richter Contracting, Inc. RE: Permit No. 83-28 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Oroville, CA 95966 Gentlemen: We have been advised that the mining operation at the Honcut Creek-Dunstone Road, mining site, as covered under Butte County Mining Permit No. 83-28, has been terminated. We also understand that the property is being offered for sale. Please proceed with the necessary reclamation of the site as outlined in your approved Reclamation Plan. Your early attention to this matter would be appreciated. Very truly yours, William Cheff WC:dd Director of Public Works cc: Planning Department John Dagorret 6232 Napa Rd. Corning, CA 96021 bcc: Gary Danielson P.O. Box 718 Jamestown, CA 95327 File No. BUTTE COUNTY Public Works Dept. (For Action 1, 2, 3) (For nformation i/ ) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. �n v Shop & Yards Ae A 14 Bldg. Insp. Admin. V 1 Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping N T ran s p. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pc]. Maps Permits Addr. SIGRIAL E N T E R P R I S E S P.O. BOX 923 RED BLUFF, CA 96080 Ph. (916) 527-6810 Mar. 10, 1988 Dept. of .Public Works William (Bill) Cheff, Director 7 county center dr. Oroeille, Calif .95965 Mr. Chegf In Reference of 1983. N to mining permit no. 83-28 issued September Hot; B.C.Riehter'Construction Co. B.C.Riehter Gontracting ccs. Mr. Bernie Richt.er,acting as agent for United wining co. # Sub-leassee of the property, has requested that a pro#Toss report be sent to ,your office... the ore -body is a eery low-grade valued item—we have been testing for a flow sheet compatible with minimg a clay like ore -body.. We, intend at this time to do- some drilling in the sprit;g or early summer of this year 1988 for further evaluation of mining- potential of this property.. We hope this meets with your approval. s n e e r ly , W—iI'lliam, Jerome United mining pa. Oreville, Calif. METAL RECOVERY SERVICE ORE PROCESSING & EVALUATIONS, ENGINEERING & SURVEYING File No. BUTTE COUNTY (For Action 1, 2, 3) Public Works Dept. (For Information V ) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping T ran sp. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pc 1. Mops Permits Addr. DEPARTMENT'OF PUBLIC WORKS WILLIAM (Bill) CHEFF, Director 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 Telephone: (916) 538-7681 RONALD D. McELROY March 1, 1988 Deputy Direc-or B. C. Richter, Construction Co. Re: B. C. Richter Contracting Co. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Mining Permit Oroville, CA 95965 Gentlemen: It has come to our attention that apparently no work has been done at the Honcut Creek - Dunston Road mining site for quite some time. Mining permit No. 83-28 was issued for the work in September of 1983. Would you please forward a status report on the operation and if no additional work is planned, it would be in order to perform the required reclamation of the site as outlined in your approved Reclamation Plan. Your attention to this matter would be appreciated. Very truly yours, William Cheff Director of Public Works WC:ss cc: Planning File No. / ) BUTTE COUNTY (For Action 1, 2, 3) Public Works Dept. (For Information J) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldgs. & Grnds. Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping Transp. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits Addr. t A N D OF NATURAL WEACT H AND BEAUTY PLANNING GOMM.l-SS1ON 7'COUNTY C.EN7ER DRIVE - OROVILLE., CALIFORNIA 95%5 PHONE: 5.4,4601' September 26, 19.84 Cheyenne Mining :Corporation 1900 Oro Dam. Blvd. I. Suite #1-A,. Oroville,. CA.'95965' Attention: Michael Budd RE: AP: 2:77-18=10, 27-23-04 and` 13 Dear Mr. Budd: In•response to your letter of August 20, 1984 requesting confirmation that the -transfer of mining.operations. frog B.. C. -Richter Contracting, Inc. to Cheyenne Mining Corpora— tion will.not.justify the Mining Permit and Reclamation. Plan, please be advised that pursuant to Butte County Code Section 24=48.1, 24-48.2, and 24-62, the only reasons for which a Use Permit.can become null. and void or be• revoked is if the use is not established within one year.of the date of receipt of permit by the permittee, if the 'use for'- which orewhich the -permit was granted has ceased or been suspended fora period of twelve consecutive months,: or after public hearings' if there is a proven violation of. the terms. of the permit. Na mention is.made anywhere in, the code of requiring rehearings after a change of ownership- or or structure, and as such the permit will run with the. lapid_ If.you have any further questions,.please feel free to con- tact this office. Sincerely, B': A: KIRCHER . Director of Planning David R. Hi-ronimu8 Associate Planner DRH : 1'kt cc: Bernard C. Richter, President B. C. Richter. Contracting, Inc. fa MESG k* TO M rS9 DATE - TIMEPHONE //,;� s / �1.tst phoned ❑ Please Call ❑ Was In eturned Coll ❑ Will Call Again ❑ Wants to See You ❑ Information Note and ❑ Reply ❑ Comment ❑ Re-route ❑ Signature ❑ Investigate ❑ Return ❑ Approval ❑ Contact Me ❑ File ❑ Forwarded Per Request MESSAGE: Z) I File No. r '(�-Q2 i ifi /. rz) BUTTE COUNTY (For ktion 1, 2,3) Public Works Dept. (For nformation ✓) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldgs. & Grnds. Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping Transp. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits Addr. I Bettye Kircher, Planning Director William Cheff, Director of Public Works B.C. Richter Construction Co. Mining Permit August 9, 1984 Reference is made to your memo dated August 6, 1984, regarding the above - noted permit and the possibility that a dam may, be constructed across Honcut Creek. I have been in contact with Mr. Richter and have reviewed the area. At the present time, the operator informed me that he is buying 80 miners inches (approximately two cubic feet per second) of water from OWID due to the fact that the flow in Honcut Creek is nearly depleted. Mr. Richter advised that they have not built any dams across the creek and from my own personal obser- vation, I did not see a man-made dam. There is a dam across the creek built by beavers which Mr. Richter said he would remove if we.wished, but I told him not to fool with Mobber Nature's creatures. The water that the operator is buying is being diverted into one of the tributaries of Honcut Creek in the vicinity of Swedes Flat Road and is tra- versing in the existing creekbed about two miles to the work area. Based on my personal observation at various locations along Honcut Creek, it appears that the natural inflow near the work area is very low and therefore, through natural percolation and evaporation, no water is running in the creek at some distance downstream of the work area. WC : dd cc: B.C.-Richter Construction Co. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Oroville, CA 95965 William Cheff Director of Public Works File No. .0 BUTTE COUNTY (For Action 1, 2, 3) Public Works Dept. (For formation J) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldgs. & Grnds. Bldg. Insp. Admin. Design Engr. Bridge Engr. Constr. Engr. Surveys Mapping Transp. Land Dev. Drng. /S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits Addr. j c :.. .. r � o •: Inter-Departmentul,`Memorandum TO: Bill Cheff, Public Works FROM: B. Kircher, Director of Planning SUBJECT: B. C. Richter Construction Inc. , Mining Permit- #8328 Dare: August 6, 1984 The Planning Commission on August 2, 1984 received a complaint regarding the subject mining operation, that the creek was not flowing, something is damming -up the water. Pursuant to Code Sections 13-1 through 13-100 of Chapter 13, the responsibility for compliance with the permit is with your department. The Commission requested that they receive a report as soon as possible. BAK:lr t eel 11-1 MEIStSA:GE *'� ot TO ./Bill Cheff - DPW M Steve Streeter OF Planning DATE TIME PHONE /6/83;` ` `~ ' ❑ Telephoned ❑ Please Call ❑ W.1'. ElReturnedCall ❑ Will Call Again ❑ W(ariYs to See You X1 Information Note and Reply Comment [j Re-route Signa't'ure [_) Investigate L] Return Approval 1, [J Contact Me [J File Forwarded ❑ � Per Request i.' MESSAGE: You or someone else from*•DPW are welcome to join all or any part of the 7/8 trip. Lunch will be provided by the Richters. A brief visit to the Green Rock Quarry site (off Coal Canyon Road) -i.s—pLannesl__Qn_the way back to BOroville for the benefit of Joe y --Man­ko-s ki —&—�C� ir--C s and Geology. File No. �r / BUTTE COUNTY, W UF9 Action 1, 2,3) Public Works Dept. (Fyr Information ✓) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. D&C / Traffic Const. Rd. Des. Br. Des. Sur. & Loc. T ra n sp. R/W Mapping Land Dev. Ref. Disp. Orng. / S. I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits P^'(IT'Tc'` Memora To: Planning Commission FROM: Steve Streeter, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Field Trips to"Richter- & Wilder Mining Operations DATE: June -21, 1983 The field trip date is confirmed for July 8, 1983. Bill Teie, County fire warden, plans to make available a van for the day; we also have the use of the Blazer from the Health. Department. The schedule will remain the same as shown on the attached sheet. If you would like your environmental documents prior to July 7, please let us know. Ken Cole, Div. Mines $ Geology may join us for the afternoon field trip to the Wilder Mining operation. SAS: Ir cc: Richter Contracting, Inca James D. Wilder Al Liddle, Oroville Mercury Register John Michael, KPAY Terry Vau Dell, Chico Enterprise Record Bill Teie, Butte County Fire/CDF Ken Cole,..Div. Mines $ Geology Enc. 1 4 i c9, mor Ali` i 11.-Departmeatal"filemoran TO: Planning Commission FROM: Steve Streeter, Advance Planner SUBJECT: Field trip to the Richter and Wilder Mining Operations DATE: June 16, 1983 Both project will be on your .agenda for July 21. We would like to make available a field trip date for both sites on Friday, July 15. A copy of the draft EIR for the Richter Mining operation foand the Tnital Study/mitigation negative declaration/reclamation plan e Wilder Mining operation will be given to you on.July 7 at the Commission meeting. Please confirm, by July 7, your availability to participate on July 1c.6 The tentative agenda is: 9:30 A. M. Meet at the Planning Department 10:00 A. M. Meet Bernie $ Bi11.Richter near the intersection of Dunstone Drive/Avocado Road 10:15 A. M-11:30 A..M . - Tour the 525 acre dredger mining site 11:30 A. M. - Noon ---LUNCH Noon to 1:15 P. M. rTravel.to Wilder Mining Site 1:30 - 2:00 P. M. Tour. the 1-1/2 acre mining site and proposed reclamation areas with Jim Wilder 3:00 3:30 P.M. Return to Paradise & Oroville NOTE: It is certainly possible to make separate arrangements with the Richters (533-6629) or Mr. Wilder.(877-0724) to visit their. proposed mining sites. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is needed to reach the Wilder Mining Site unless you rendezvous with Mr. Wilder at Garland Road, or somewhere,\.else in the vicinity. cc: Richter Contracting, Inc. ;, James D. Wilder. 1r, Al Liddle, Oroville:Merc:ury Register , John Michael,. KPAY Terry Vau Dell, Chico Enterprise Record � s !;P.A. _li c Works Departmenu _ rier — Cr•ov-� 7 -le 1 / Y ♦ '�� ... Ag ate clount LAND OF NATURAL WEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANNING COMMISSION 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE — OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 a PHONE: 534-4601 June 7, 1983 RE: B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. Dining Permit and Reclamation Plan AP 29-20-4, 28-20-12, 27-18-10, 27-23-4,13 Log # 83-03-08-04 To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed (Draft) Environmental Impact Report on the above-named application is for your information and review. A Notice of Completion of the draft E.I.R. has been filed with the Butte County Clerk and the Resources Agency of California Secretary. Comments concerning the material contained in the draft E.I.R. are solicited. Such comments can be submitted to the Butte County Planning Department at the above address until the close of the 30 day period of review on Thursday, July 7, 1983. Should you have any questions, please contact this department. Sincerely, *tehe.A. Streeter Senior Planner SAS:lkt Enc. COUNTY OF RLM LAND DEWLApMENT SM JUN 7 1983 File No. /5 —QQ! 4•q BUTTE COUNTY •(Foi--Action 1, 2,3) Public Works Dept. (For Inf mation ✓) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. D&C / Traffic Const. Rd. Des. Br. Des. Sur. & Loc. Transp. R/W Mapping Land Dev. Ref. Disp. Drng. / S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Perm its B =,A Lf 7Y PLANNING COMMISSION 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965 PHONE: 534-4601 . May 3, 1983 B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Oroville, CA 95965 Re: Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan AP 27-18-10,_27-23-4, 13 Log . X83-03-08-04 Dear Mr. Richter: We have completed the initial study of potential environmental impacts related to your proposed mining operation. The results of our evaluation are explained in the enclosed initial study checklist, Appendix "F". As you are aware, due to the potential for significant environ- mental impacts, a focused environmental impact report (E.I.R.) is required pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines. You have.already submitted a preliminary draft E.I.R.. We require a deposit of the estimated costs of E.I.R. processing ��-- prior to finalizing your submitted .draft. In this case, a deposit of $800 is requested.. When.the project is completed,- we will refund any unused remainder or bill you for any costs in excess of those deposited. In the event the deposit is used prior to the final billing, one or more additional deposits may be requested. Though it is unlikely for this project, if you wish to appeal the requirement for preparation of an E.I.R., you may file A written protest specifying the reasons therefor with the , Planning Department. This must be done within 15 days from the date of this notice. If no written protest is timely filed,. a focused E.I.R. will be required. The focused E.I.R. will fully address all the impacts. identified on the checklist. P.roject.alternatives will be fully explored B. C. Richter Contracting,.Inc. May 3, 1983 .Page 2 in the E.I.R. Also, the-E.I.R. will discuss feasible project design features of future land uses that would reduce environ-* mental impacts. You will note that an archaeological survey is required for' the areas to be mined. Phases 1 and 2 should be done at this time. -The attached sheet indicates how to proceed. Peter Jensen,. another local archaeologist, may be reached at 895-6811/4300, or 345-9515. We are continuing to process your project and.would appreciate receiving your deposit soon. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Sincerely, Stephen A. Streeter Senior Planner SAS:sb Enc. :y cc: Clay Castleberry, Dept. of=Public.Works . /' fir.✓. - - - e Nk APPE14DIX F ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST'FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) ERD Log # 83-03-08-04 I. BACKGROUND AP.#27-18-10 & 27-23-04,,13 1. Name of Proponent B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 1900 Oro Dam B1vd.,.Suite 1-2 Oroville, CA 95965, 3.. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable Mining Permit an Reclamation Plan II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS . (Explanations of all."yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in significants - a. Unstable earth conditions or in . changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction or,overcovering of the soil? c.. Change in topography or ground sur- face relief features or removal of topsoil? d. Destruction, covering or modifica- tion of..any unique geologic or physical features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands,: or changes in silta- tion, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Loss of prime agriculturally pro-..:. ductive soils outside designated'"..- X urban areas? Appendix F - page 1 of 9 O d g• rate of flow -of •ground waters? h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through.interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?( 0 Apondix F - page 2 of 9 YES MAYBE NO h. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failurel, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial deterioration of ambient or local air quality? G b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? c. Significant alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X, 3. Water- Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the.rate and amount of surface water runoff? Cr. c. Need for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation removal, channelization or culvert installation? a. Alterations to the course or flow flood of waters? e..Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to;temperature, dissolved oxygen or. turbidity? Alteration of the direction or g• rate of flow -of •ground waters? h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through.interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?( 0 Apondix F - page 2 of 9 0 . YES. MAYBE NO i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? j. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? 4. Plant": Life. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Loss of vegetation or change in the diversity of species or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. 'Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare'or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier• to the normal replenishment of existing species? d.. Reduction in acreage of'any agri- cultural crop? S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any. -species of animals (birds, land animals. including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms, insects or micro fauna) ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or' movement of animals? d. Reduction of,' encroachment upon, or deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Appendix F.- page .3 of 9 YES MAYBE. NO 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Increases in noise -levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7'. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce signi icant light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a significant: a. Alteration of the planned land use of an area, or establish a trend which will demonstrably lead to such alteration? b. Conflict with uses on adjoining properties, or conflict with established recreational, educa- tional, religious or scientific rea? uses of an area?- 9. 9. Natural.Resources: Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Demand for, or increase.in the.rate of use of any natural resources? b'. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the -release of hazardous substances - (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal signi icantly alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area or physically divide an established community? 12. Housing. Will the proposal significantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? YES MAYBE NO - 13. Transportation/Circulation.. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular.movement? b. significant effects on existing parking facilities, or°demand for. - new parking? C..' Substantial impact upon existing transportation.systems? d. Significant alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? }� e..: Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists.or pedestrians? Public Services. Will the proposal have .14. an effect upon, or result in a'substantial need for new or altered governmental ' services in any -of the.following.areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? G c.. Schools? --. d. Parks or other recreational facilities?". e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ".. f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel' - uel..or.energy? or energy? C_ b.. Substantial increase in'demand.upon existing sources of energy, or require the development.of new: sources of energy? ADDendix.F - vaQe 5 of .9 16 . Utilities. Will the proposal result. in a'need for new systems, or sub- stafttial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer (will trunk line be extended, providing capacity to serve new.. development)? e. Storm water drainage? 17. Human.Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health. hazards? 18. Solid Waste. Will.the proposal result in any significant impacts associated with solid waste disvosal or litter control? 19. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the o struction of any.public designated or recognized scenic vista open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 20. Recreation. Will -the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing public recrea- tion facilities? 21. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? YES MAYBE- NO ly X 0 ..X YES MAYBE NO 22. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, causea fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a.plantor animal com munity,.reduce.the_•number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history.or prehistory? b. Does the project -have the potential to achieve short term benefits to the detriment of publicly adopted long-term environmental goals? C. c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? -(a project may impact on two or more.separate resources where the impact on each. resource is. relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is s ignif icant .) . d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or.indirectly? Appendix F page 7 Df 9 AP 27-18-109 27-23-4913 III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Project Description 1. Type of Project: Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan 2. Brief Description: Proposed gold mining operation consisting. of a gold dredge boat with an 8 cubic.yard dragline. 3. Location: North of North Honcut Creek, west of Dunstone Drive (near its.intersection with Avocado Road) at Cox Lane, southeast of Palermo. 4. Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Access provided from Dunstone Drive (just north of its intersection with Avocado Road) and from the east end of Cox Lane. ` S. Method of Sewage Disposal: Septic systems or portable facilities for employees. _ 6. Source of Water Supply: Well or O.W.I.D.; no'water to be diverted from North.Honcut Creek. 7. Proximity of Power Lines: Available along Dunstone Drive; portable.generator may be used rather than extending power lines. 8. Potential.for further land divisions. and development: This proposal would utilize 525 acres of 1,070 acres in :totalis following reclamation of the land, '40 acre parcels are potential though continued use as grazing is expected I for the time being. Environmental Setting Physical Environment: 1'. Terrain a. General Topographic Character: Gentle to.moderately rolling foothill woodland terrain b. 'Slopes:* 0-20%+ generally; slopes on some of the dredger tailings exceed 30% C* Elevation:. 250-300 feet + ASL in the areas proposed for mining _ d. Limiting Factors: Mining proposed no higher than the 300 ft. elevation; most of the gravel deposits are at that elevation or lower 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: Predominately dredge tailings and Placer mined areas of mixed rock types; nearby lands with Auburn and Newville variant soil series; depth range of 10-40 inches; surface soil of silt loam, gravelly loam and sandy loam; subsoil of silt loam, gravelly clay loam and sandy clay loam; Appendix F - page 3 of .9 L� AP 27-18-10027-23-4 13 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) parent material of schistose greenstone or weakly .consolidated conglomerate or sandstone; slow to moderate permeability., moderately high runoff .potential, medium suitability for extensive range use. b. Limiting Factors: Shallow to moderately shallow soil depth; N-wville soils have coarse fragments in the soil (gravel, cobbles, or stones).making up 20a or more of the soils volume 3. Natural 'Hazards "of the Land a. Earthquake Zone.: Inferred and active faults traverse the area b. Erosion Potential: Slight to moderate C* Landslide Potential: Low d. Fire Hazard: Moderate to extreme, e. Expansive Soil Potential: High 4. Hydrology a.: Surface Water: North Honcut Creek traverses the project area from northeast to southwest b. Ground Water: Unknown resource; well proposed to pro- vide water for dredger mining operation c. Drainage Characteristics: Site drains toward.North. Honcut Creek via several tributaries d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 26-28 inches. S. Visual/Scenic Quality: Moderate to high for rural setting 6. Acoustic Quality: Low ambient noise levels 7. Air Quality: Very good Biological Environment: 8.. Vegetation: Foothill woodland and limited habitat riparian 9. Wildlife Habitat:. Lower sonoran life zone ,. Cultural Environment: 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: High sensitivity; survey to be required for Phase land 2. .11. Butte County General Plan designation: Grazing and.open land 12. Existing* Zoning: A-40 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Cattle grazing from January to March (until April or May in.a wet year such as.1983) 14. Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses: Dispersed. '.residences- on- large parcels, graz=ng, Appendix F - page 8a of 9 AP 27-18-100 27-23-49 13 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) mining operation at the Blue Lead mine to the east (currently -not operational). b. Zoning: A-5, A-10 to the northeast c.. General Plan Designations: Agricultural -Residential d. Parcel Sizes: 10 to 632 acres e. Population: Sparse density 15: Character of Site and Area: Dredger tailings along.Nor.th Honcut Creek in a rural area between Palermo and Bangor 16.. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville, 15 miles + to the northwest 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: Butte County Mosquito Abate ment District 180'Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station: Bangor and Palermo b. Water Availability? Fire truck capacity, dredger boat pond The following impacts and concerns have been identified for this mining permit and reclamation plan. A preliminary draft. of an environmental impact report (E.I.R.) has been submitted by the applicant. The purpose of the initial study is to further clarify those points which need_ to.be adequately covered in the E.I.R. 1. The proposal may/will result in significant alteration of the landscape and geologic substructures. The reclamation plan and conditions.of the mining permit will seek to mitigate these factors. (la-e,h) 2. Emissions from the motor vehicles and machinery will result in a slight reduction of ambient air quality. (2a) 3. Effects related.to water quantity, quality and drainage. (3a,b e -h. j) 4. Reduction of vegetation, including riparan vegetation, and effects on present and future grazing. (4a,b,d) 5.. Encroachment upon fish or wildlife habitat. (5d) 6. Increases in noise levels and exposure of people to severe noise levels. (6a,b) 7. Relation of the proposed mining operation to land uses an adjoining properties. (8b) 8. Increase in the rate of use of natural resources. (9a) Appendix F - page 8b of 9 .4 V! AP 27-18-10, 27-23-4, 13 V! DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ,EVA-L`UATIAN•.(Continued) * /l•ri 9. Risks from using fuel on-site or"in`the event of an accidant r.•y .. related tto:`the.. settling ponds or some other aspect of the mining operation. (10) 10. The amount of vehicular traffic` generated, the impact upon Dunstone Drive -and -Cox Lane..(13a,c) 11. An increased demand .for public services, particularly fire and police protection, maintenance of roads -and other government services that would be required. (14,a,b,e,f) 12. The use of fuel:°.and energy. resources as part of the mining operation. (15a) 13.._ The potential need to extend power to the site in the event the.portable generator is not used.. (16a) 14. Creation of any health hazards or exposure of people to potential health hazards, including impairment of water quality, natural fire hazard or exposure of people to mosquitoes breeding in dredger tailing ponds. (17a,b) 15. Alteration of the landscape in terms of its visual -appear- ance. The retention of a buffer zone of vegetation and implementation of the reclamation plan are proposed to address this factor. (19) 16. Potential alteration of a significant archaeological or historical resource. A survey will be required for Phase 1. and likely Phase 2 at the present time. Phase 3 will be surveyed at a later date. (21) An environmental.impact report (E.I.R,) is found to be the appropriate document for this project. The items noted in the checklist with "maybe"--or'"yes"tresponses-require further study. (22a -d) Appendix F - page. 8c of 9 Z IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation:. [] I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION %i.s reebmmended. Q I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been .added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS RECONIl`ZENDED . Tun I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date. ArI21 /983 (Signature) Stephen A. Streeter Senior Planner For: butte County anning —Uep. Reviewed by: * A focused E.I.R. is required. The E.I.R. prepared for the . rezone, mining permit and reclamation plan of Zontelli Mining.(later SR Minerals), File #77-50, Log #77-02-28-02, SCH #79093105, may be used as the basis for the updated E.I.R. (Note: A preliminary draft E.I.R. was submitted on March 25, 1983, which represented a revised version of the referenced E.I.R.) 'OUNTY 06 90770 D6Pi. ®R PU®Llr, WORKS JtdYy Op suffa r 6F PUBLIC W04Ka 1983 PM = 1983 71g191101U1]2111213141516 PW-ndix F - page 9� of 9 FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR MINING PERMIT AND RECLAMATION PLAN ON 525 ACRES OF THE DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY LOCATED ON HONCUT CREEK NEAR BANGOR, CALIFORNIA ZONED A-40 AP # 29-20-4 and 28-20-12, Section 19, T. 18 N., R.5E., MDE$M AP # 27-18-10, Section 24, T. 18 N., R.4E., MDB$M AP # 27-23-4, Section 25, T. 18 N., R.4E., MDBBM AP # 27-23-13, Section 35, T. 18 N., R.4E., MDB&M AP # 2,7=23-13, Section 36, T. 18 N., R.4E., MDB$M Proposed by B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING, INC. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Oroville, California 95965 Prepared by B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING, INC. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A Oroville, California 95965 BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 County Center Drive Oroville, California 95965 May 1983 AP 27-18-10, 27-23-4,13, 29-20-4, 28-20-12 Log #.83-03=08-04 S CH # TABLE OF CONTENTS' Page SUMMARY 1 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT 1 INTRODUCTION 2 Location 2 ' General,Description 2 Planning and Zoning 3 Project Economics 3 Mining Operation 4 Procedure and Flow Sheet for Mining Operation .6 Description of Mining Operation 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 8 Regional Setting 8 Geology 8 Soils 9 Hydrology 10 Vegetation and Wildlife 11 Traffic Circulation 11 Municipal Services 11 Public Facilities 12 Economics 12 Population 12 Historic and -Archaeological Resources 12 Energy Conservation 12 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action 13 Any Adverse'Environmental Effects Which Cannot'Be Avoided -If The Proposed Is Implemented 15 Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize Adverse Impact 16 Alternatives to the Proposed Acti.on 17 The Growth Inducing Impact*of the Proposed Action 18 ORGANIZATIONS, PERSONS AND REFERENCES CONSULTED 19 WATER QUALITY ASPECTS. 20, 1 through -4 FIGURES Mining and Reclamation Procedure EXHIBITS I-1Location Map I-2 Vicinity Map I-3 Old Magnolia Colony Subdivision A Proposed Setting Ponds B Location Map and Site Plan C Bucketline Gold Dredge and Cross Section of failings D 5 Cubic Yard Dragline Gold Dredge Used on Site in 1941 E Gold Dredging on Honcut Creek 1934 F Gold Dredge Showing the Hopper G Side Elevation and Plan View of Dragline Dredge APPENDICES A Chapter 13 of the Butte County Code - Mining and Dredging B Reclamation Plan C Listings of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians D Letter from B. P. Enterprises Archaeology. Consultants E Letter from Division of Mines.and Geology and Responses from B. C. Richter F Initial Study G Letter from Dept. of Fish and Game . H Agreement Regarding Proposed Stream or Lake Alteration - Section 1603 California Fish and Game Code I Letter from Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING, INC. MINING PERMIT AND RECLAMATION PLAN I. INTRODUCTION I.1 Authorization and Purpose It was determined by the Butte County Planning Department that the proposal could have a significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to that determination, the following Draft Environmental Impact Report has been prepared using information submitted by the applicant. The applicant's information was based.on an EIR prepared by Geddis, Driscoll and Associates for the Zontelli Mining Operation, SCH # 79073105. This document is prepared in compliance with the California Envircn- mental Quality Act of 1970 as amended, to inform public decision makers and the public of the environmental effects of projects subject to review. An Environmental Impact Report may not be use& as an instrument to rationalize approval of aproject, nor do in- dications of adverse impact necessarily require that a project be disapproved. 1.2 Project'Site 1.2.1 Location This project is located approximately eleven (:11) miles southeasterly of Oroville and approximately three (3) miles northwesterly of Bangor, Exhibit I.1, as shown on Exhibit I.2. The project is situated in the foothill area -of Butte County. The site is described as portions of Sections 24, 25, 35'& 36 - T18NR4E MDB$M and Secticn, 19 T18NR5E MDB$M. 1.2.2 ' ObJ'ecti:ve The objective of this project is to obtain a mining permit and reclamation plan. This would allow Mr. Richter to proceed with mining over a 5 year period. After, Phases I and II are completed, a separate application may be made for Phase III (the area within the 300 foot contour to the south-southwest). I.2.3 General Description The project encompasses approximately 525 acres of what is best described as typical.Sierra Nevada foothill terrain. It has scattered Valley Oak, Bull Pine and'various species of brush. SUMMARY OF PROJECT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS A. PROJECT SUMMARY The proposed project is a mining permit and reclamation plan on property zoned A-40: The applicant intends to mine S25 acres of the 1070 acre site. Mining is an allowed use in the A-40 zone. B. THE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action is discussed on pages '14 to 16 of the E.I.R. Potentially significant environmental effects which are discussed include the effects of the proposed mining operation on the geologic features on the site, water quality of Honcut Creek, alteration of the landscape, fire protection, change of drainage patterns, effects of stormwater runoff and energy consumption. Cumulative effects are mentioned on page 18 of the EIR and on page 7 of Appendix B. - 1 ORD DAA ofivF �wr / �= w SC41 E IN M/LES O � � •5'jVEDE�,O? 0.4ZEPnO ,eOAO O C 5 �Ao 3 cs URGE R P COX ANE 5� QpN60 ppR �oJ, ` y,QG aelDLEY AIWV • •� � � S/TE R� � ' • EfNfRgl NOUSC h LRD. a0 CON�fR ao�lu� a3mga r f e of4M/,PE2 ,eoAO 2a ..i I.2.3 General Description•(continued from Page 2) On-site inspection indicates historical use as cattle grazing land. This is limited to annual Spring grasses as no evidence of an irrigation system is present. The.property adjoins parcels on the east and west in the ten (10) to twenty (20) acre size. I.3 General Access to the project is by way of Dunstone Drive and Cox Lane. Phases I and II of the mining operation are located just west of the intersection of Dunstone Drive and Avocado Road. The access road off Dunstone Drive is within 1/8 mile to the north of North Honcut Creek. The most convenient full line of goods and services are in Oroville, which. is a regional shopping center. There is a grocery store, gas pumps and post office located in Bangor, California, 3 miles distant. L.4 Pl-arinitig and Zoning The proposed project is consistent wi.th.the land use element of the Butte County General Plan. The project falls within an area designated as Agricultural -Grazing and Open Land, 40'acres per dwelling unit. The proposed mining use is consistent with the General Plan and the A-40 zone. I.5 Project Economics A complete investigation of the mining aspect of this project has- been made by Mr: Richter and was found to be feasible. With the world supply of gold dwindling, and the demand of industrial users increasing, the need of domestic gold production has become acute. A porti.on of the supplement to the Surface Mi.ning and Reclamation Act of 1975 states'as follows: "The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic well-being of the state and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands.is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment and to protect the public health and safety". The California Legislature clearly encourages mining of minerals so long as: 3 w Y 4CAL E s I N76 EXI-11131T 9 JOHN DACOFRET KINING PnG'r'�r.: i' u:: :iUidCUT CRE" JN SECTION 19T.18NR5E-FDB&H- I;:'BUTTE COUNT A.P:#28-20-4 CALI) A.P.#28-20-12 INSECTION 24—T18NR4E—MDB6M. A.P.#27-18-10 IN SECTION 25—T18NR4E—MDB&ii. A.P. -2 - 1 IN SECTION 33-T1�UALLF-Mnpc,M..: _ A.P.#27-23-13 IN ECTION 36-T18NR4E-MDB6M A.P: 27- 3- r 8. Reclamation plan filed with any state or local agency? A reclamation plan has been filed with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Butte County Public Works Department. Application has been made to the State Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding a plan to protect the water quality of Honcut Creek. The proposed mining would involve the use of settling ponds and re- circulation of wastewater. The mining and water operation will be monitored by the California Fish and Game Department and by the California Regi.onal Water Quality Control Board. Representatives from both departments have examined the mine site and have made their recommendations to the operator. 9. Type of machinery and equipment to be used for the open pit mining operation: Machinery and equipment will include a rubber -ti. -red -front end loader, two trucks, a bulldozer, an electric generator, water pumps, conveyors, a gravel washing plant, and sluice boxes. 10.. Means of disposal for tailings and waste materials from the proposed dredge wash. plant for mined materials: The fine and coarse tailings would settle out in the water of the dredge operating pond. The dirty drain water will be processed th.rough: 4 settling ponds (50' x 50' ) .and recycled back to the dredge operating pond. 11. Water usage 'for the mining operati.on: Water will be .reused from the'* settling ponds. Originally, 20 gallons .per minute of water was to have .b.een' pumped'from Honcut Creek to replace the' water lost thr.ough. evaporati.on. O.W.I.D. will now provide 'Water'. S.ee Appendix I'. 12... Details of mining and the steps .reclamation plan for land after mining: A reclamation procedure follows which describes that would be involved in mining and reclamation. 5 a) Adverse environmental effects are prevented or mini- mized and that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternative land uses. b) The production and conservation of minerals are en- couraged while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, and aesthetic enjoyment. c) Residual hazards to the public health and safety are eliminated. Additional information about the mining operation has been provided by the applicant as.follows: 1. Amount of acreage to be mined: Approximately 525 acres of 1070 acres owned by the Dagorrets. 2. Mineral commodities to be mined: Gold is the principal mineral to be mined. Silver, platinum and accessory minerals are also to be recovered if found during the mining. 3. Geologi.c description of the mineral deposit to be mined: The mineral deposit could be described as primary pre - volcanic gravel consisting of sedimentary/medasedimentary rocks of .tertiary nonmarlimb and Plio-.Pleistocene, nonmarine of the Cenozoic period and igneous meta -igneous rocks of Jura--Tri.as metavolcanic from the Mesozoic period. 4. Estimated life of operation: The applicant projects a S to 10 year mining operation on the site. 5. Nature of mining operation - continuous, seasonal or intermittent: Thi.s mining operation would be continuous. 6. Estimate of tons.of material to be mined: 5 to 8 million cubic yards to be processed with $1.50 per cubic yard of gold to be realized (assuming $400 as price per ounce), equivalent to one ounce of gold per 267 cubic yards of material processed. 7. Disposal of waste materials: All waste materials would be handled on the site through reclamation of the lands. 4 MININGAND RLAIMATION 0 EROPO,SEDMINING PROPERTY WITH A 8CY.DKAuLlm` GOLD DR ONHONCUT CRAR• v ur, u ut, r tor, tIv A' A THE GOLD DREDGING OPERATION WILT, PROC:F.F.P RY MO . I I.. ANP S _TTI DRAGLINE GOLD DREDGE(OFHHONCUTLOW BE.-CREEKGON1THE PDAGORRET NORTHEASTHASE 01 ON THEGPROPERTY ABOUT 700FT.NORTHWEST LINE AT POINT A ( AS SHOWN BELOW FIG.4 )WE THEN DREDGE ALL THE VIRGIN GRO i BETWEEN POINT FAVI D POGROUND(2 HO NDBEPO FIG iN POINT RA &SB B. ITOWILL TAKE MILLION CYS.O OF THE NG ABOUT 2 YEARS ONWA ONEWILLSREDREDGEI( PHASEM#2E)ETHEIDREDGEETAILINGSDFROMIPOINT OPERATION. B TO POINT A LEAVING AE5?SFAPpROXIMATLYA3BMILLIONHCYS. OF DREDGE EK DTAILINGSOUR AVATION is AREA AT ALL TIMES.THER BETWEEN PE Of TH OINT BD WE WILLWILL USETAKE THE SETTLING PONDSOLOCATED TAT POINT HBSTORECYCLE j DREDGING DREDGING OPERATION- AND CLEAN THE DIRTY OMPLATER ETINGOPHASEH#1&A#2 WE WIDLLpSTART#ONO PHASES#3 WHICH IS OPERATION. - ) THERE IS APPROXIMATLY BETWEEN POINT C E POINT D.( SHOWN BELOW ON INTFIG.4 N PO 1 MILLION CYS.OF DREDGGINDGCGROUNDOBETWEENS AS PHASE#106�#2�ITHEDLEVELING#ANDILL BE RESOILIHGE THE UNDER THE SAME RULESTHE WILL BE DONE PRAOTOEBEIOPENED ALL UP ATHASES ASWILL BEEDIOACRES. WE WILL LEVELAND EXCAVATION AREA REBOIL THE VIRGIN GROUND AND RELEVEL THE DREDGE TAILING AREAS THAT WE MINE. ,1:4"°�wi�"�' -. .. ,�'� tp . is _ .: �'`� �.L �\`o'er_ rn •a A 8CY. DRAGLINE GOLD DREDGE II r 1 :god Zvorw 1/` • vone f % cleanu+g trstom Irirositron for digging`••' and cleaning Ootmm l for dig- ! l �g oottom !� lit chantw width u0 to 150 led—+' B Typrea sd•uD tar tWtlng wastwt and "csvatw Inot drawn 11! ���''r-I . _ /,�11,�.tA.gyaG3► 6 'i Io" lbbo � pQGt1i 1M1.1/108 f ° �� o0.RETNINta16PROP. co=w 4111 ' p V1031W 4RouND When the mining operation is completed on each of the three phases as described on page 6 under procedure and as the leveling and resoiling is completed progressively on each ten_ acres dredged, we will reseed each ten acre area within one year after the completion of the 8 CY dragline gold dredge ................... operation at that particular location. Step No. 1 - Phase #1 - Dredge all the virgin ground (as described under procedure - page 6). Step No. 2 -Phase #2 - Redredge all the old bucketline tailings from point A to point B (as described under procedure = page 6). Step No. 3 - Phase #3 - Dredge all the ground between point C and point D (as described under procedure - page 6). 7 II Environmental Setting II.1 Regional Setting The area surrounding the site is in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and is -identified in the Open Space Element of the Butte County General.Plan as Rangeland. The annual grass- land pastures are grazed mainly from October to May. The topography of the area is hilly, with rounded hills and valleys on all sides. East of the site, the main range of the Sierra Nevada rises. To the west lies the great Central Valley. The average elevation of the project site is 300 feet above sea level. The climate is typical of the Sierra Nevada foothills, as influ- enced by.the Mediterranean climate of Central California. Rain- fall averages between'35 and 40 inches annually with more than 90 percent occurring from October through April. Summers are hot 'and dry, and winters are cool and wet. The freezing level occasionally descends to the point where frost forms on the' ground and more delicate plant life dies. The growing season is about 270 days. Ground fog sometimes forms in the valleys during the cooler periods -of the year. The region is generally undeveloped. Discrete settlements exist, but activity is usually limited to supporting the local rural popu- lation. The major activity of the tmedi.ate area is ranching, usually -cattle or sheep. Poor soils, historical overgrazing and competing plant species are among the factors which have limited the quality and desirability of forage in th.e area. The land, without extensive enhancement and conservation programs, is presently usable to'ecoriomically support continuous livestock production. Air quality in the area is considered good. The County, as a whole, has been designated as an Air Quality Non Attainment Area since federal standards for carbon monoxide and photochemical oxidants (otherwise known as ozone) are exceeded periodically. The County o= Butte has-an'Air Quality Attainment Plan and is working toward correcting this situation. II.2 Geology II.2.1 Descriptive Geology The project site lies in an area of rolling to steep hills. The underlying rock is basic metavolcanic. The area is drained mainly by intermittent streams which originate in the foothills and flow southwestward into the major streams of the County. �0 II.2.2 Dynamic Geology An earthquake epicenter map of California, prepared by the State of California Resources Agency in 1972, indicated no recorded earthquake epicenters in Butte County. At the" time of preparation of this map, no epicenters were recorded for foothill areas in the adjacent counties of Nevada, Sutter, Yuba or Placer. A report published'by the California Department of Water Resources in 1967, "Earthquake Damage to Hydraulic Structures in California", noted no earthquake related damage to reservoirs, water tanks, dams, aqueducts, canal, pipelines, ditches, water mains, water pipes, pumping or power stations, irrigation pipes, standpipes, or sewer- age facilities in Butte County. On August 1, 1975, an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale shook the Oroville area, causing considerable.damage to some of the old buildings in the area, principally those of brick, block or concrete construction. Chimneys, fireplaces, walls, or other structures of masonry construction were also damaged. Most of the frame buildings weathered the earthquake very well, the greatest damage being the loss of large windows. Some minor personal injuries were reported, but there was no loss of life. Aftershocks, some of the magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter Scale, have been felt periodically since. The epicenter for this large earthquake was determined to be between Oroville and Palermo, approximately'5 miles northwest of the proposed project. II.3 Soils The Soil -Vegetation map for the Bangor quadrangle shows the project site containing.dredged tailings and placer mined areas of mixed rock types. Several soil series occur within proximity to the areas to be mined. Auburn, Newville Variant and Argonaut soil series are noted nearby. These soil series have the following characteristics: Auburn Soil Series; depth range of 10-28 inches; surface/subsoil of silt loam; parent material of Schistose greenstone; moderate permeability; moderately high runoff potential; medium suitability for extensive range use. Newville Variant Soil Series: Depth range of 20-40 inches; surface layer of gravelly loam and sandy loam; subsoil of gravelly clay loam and sandy clay loam; parent material of weakly consolidated conglomerate or sandstone; slow permeability; moderately high runoff potential; medium to low suitability for extensive range use. Argonaut Soil Series; depth range of 20-40 inches; surface layer of gravelly loam; subsoil of clay loam and gravelly clay; parent material of greenstone; slow permeability; high runoff potential; medium suitability for extensive range use. E CI � II.4 Hydrology II.4.1 Groundwater Data on groundwater depth and quality is not extensive. Well logs for three lots at the east end of Cox Lane (Magnolia Colony Subdivision) showed a well depth of 360 feet, 520 feet and 560, feet with 6 gallons per minute production. II.4.2 Surface Water The existing drainage patterns on the project are of a medium rate of overland flow southeasterly to North Honcut Creek. There are several intermittent drainages on the property. Most of these drainages feed into North Honcut Creek. The mining proposal provides for retention ponds to control runoff. The area mined is to be returned to its original state and reseede'd with native grasses. The mining and attendant reclamation plan will be approved and monitored by the State of California, Water Quality Control Board California Department of Fish and Game, and the Butte County Public Works Department. II.5 ' Vegetation and Wildlife II.5.1 Vegetation The natural vegetation of the project site and adjacent areas is native grasses with oak trees, a few Digger Pine and some thickets of brush. The native bunchgrasses of the rangelands have largely disappeared through overgrazing and poor range management. The project site.lies within the Bangor Turkey winter range. The foothill woodland habitat supports various wildlife of the Lower Sonoran Li.fe'Zone. I.I. 5.2' Wildlife Species Species of wildlife which inhabit or frequent the project.site are those which. are typical to the dry rangelands of the Northern Sierra foothills. Tables II -Land I`I-4 (Appendix C) present listings of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians whose range is known to include the project si.te. No rare or endangered wild- life 8peci.es are known to utilize the project site for food or shelter on a continual basis. LI.6 Traffic Circulation Access to the proposed project i.s from Dunstone Drive on the west and Cox Lane on the east. The estimated 5' to'6 'employees will generate up to 12-.16 vehicular trips per day. The added traffic volume will be inconsequential to the roadways serving this project. 10 II.7 Municipal Services II.7.1 Wastewater Disposal The Butte County Health Department requires approved toilet facilities for employees. Portable units are proposed for use rather than installation of septic tanks and leachline systems. II.7.2 Water Service Water will be supplied by O.W.I.D. Existing water wells in the general area have encountered water at depths of greater than 360 feet. Wells are anticipated to provide a minimum supply rate of 6 G.P.M. at 20 PSI. The need for water for the mining operation should be minimal as the mining plan, as submitted to the State of California, reflects settling ponds and recycling of the.wastewater. Water from the Bald Hills Ditch and Bangor Canal will provide water to fill the dredger ponds plus replace- ment of water lost by evaporation. Bottled water is proposed for use by employees. II.7.3 S'o'lid Waste Disposal Solid waste The nearest a distance II.7.4 Schools di.sposal service is available from private companies. transfer station for refuse disposal is in Oroville, of 11 miles. The project is within the Oroville High School and the Bangor Grammar School area of service. This project should have no impact on the schools in the foreseeable future. II.7.5 Fire Protection Fire protection for the area is under the jurisdiction of.the California Department of Forestry. The Bangor Station is approxi- mately 4 miles away, with an -estimated 5 minute response time The Palermo Volunteer Fire Department is approximately 7 miles away with approximately the same response time. The Butte County Fire Department requires strict adherence to forest and fire laws as pertaining to the prevention of fires. Water from the dredger pond or settling ponds could be pumped by a fire engine for supplemental protection. II.7.6 Police Protection Police protection in the unincorporated areas is provided by the Butte County Sheriff's Department. One or two employees will be on the site round the clock once the mining operation is fully operational. In the event of a disturbance, the Sheriff's Department would be called upon to investigate. 11 II.8 Economics II.8.1 Fiscal Impact Due to the small-scale nature of the proposed mining project, it is unlikely that any substantial economic impact would occur. It is anticipated "that the fiscal effects would be positive in nature. This project would purchase some merchandise locally, and provide intermittent employment for up to 5 people. II.9 Population As this project is located in an area of historically low 'density,. and very little change has occurred over the past 20 years, it is not anticipated to have an effect. The adjoining subdivisions (I.3) are in excess of 50 years old and are very sparsely popu- lated. Though much of the surrounding land is zoned A-5, water availability 'and sewage disposal on septic systems*is a constraint to residential use. Grazing and hunting are the primary historic. uses in the area.. II.10 Historic and Archaeological Resources' During a field inspection of the project property, no historic or archaeological sites were observed. The site -has been intermittently grazed for the past several decades. Grazing currently occurs between January and April. An archaeological survey of the site has been conducted and archaeological clearance is recommended. (.See Appendix D) II.11' Energy Conservation Due to the nature of mining, it is necessary to operate wherever the mineral i:s found.' There is no reason to believe that,a greater amount of energy would be utilized at this ,site than at any other site. Certainly many mining sites are -more remote than this one. Energy conservation measures should.be employed in the mining operation. The settling ponds using recirculated water is one such measure. Alternate fuels for machinery, such -as gasohol, should be used where feasible. 12 Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action (including recommended mitigation measures) 1. Geologic Effects of Bedrock and Gravel Removal: The estimate of material to be processed is 5,000 tons per day. (A step-by-step description of the mining operation is on pages 6 and 7.) The project will result in very little material actually. being removed from the site. The proposed mining plan is to remove and stockpile the topsoil to expose the gravel layer above bedrock. This material will be washed, removing the gold bearing fines. The gold will be retained, the fines will flow, along with the water, into the retention and settlement ponds. The washed material is returned to its original location, topsoil is replaced, shaped and re- seeded, resulting in minimal geologic effect. 2. Excavati.on of Material and Reclamation: The excavation and processing'of'th.e material wi.11 be done by the dragline gold dredging method ('as shown on page 6, Figure 1 the reclamation plan will be to level, resoil and reseed as the dredging progresses. 3. Geologic Hazards: As this i.s a gold dredging operation, active faults in the area should present no'substantial problem in case of an earthquake or other geologic hazard. Active faults occur within 1 to 12 miles to the east and west of the site. 4. Water Quality: Application has been made to the State of California Regi.onal Wzter Quality -Control Board. A plan to protect Honcut Creek and allow mining has been proposed through settling ponds and recirculation of the wash water. No adverse effects on water quality are expected so long as their requirements are'met. The fish habitat of Honcut Creek should not be adversely affected by -the proposal. 5. Native Vegetation: Natural grasses have long since been eliminated. (See II.5.1) With the reseeding program previously described, long-term effects will be minimized. 6. Use of Explosives: There will be no explosives used in this operati.on. 7. Power Line Extension and Population Growth: Mr. Richter does not propose power line extensions. A fuel -operated generator would be used on the site for generating electricity. The effects on population are discussed under II.9. 13 8. Fire Protection: As indicated, II.7.5, fire protection is available within a reasonable response time. Clearing of brush immediately adjacent to the mining operation, and the creation of fire breaks around the project is recommended. The retention ponds will provide additional sources of water for the Department of Forestry pumper trucks. 9. Energy Consumption: A certain amount of fossil fuels will be expended by excavation, pumping, plant operation, and miscellaneous operational requirements. The expenditure of this energy for these purposes in an irreversible impact of the proposed project. However in view of the demand for minerals, it is probable that if they were not made available • from this site, then sites elsewhere would be utilized, with at least an equal expenditure of energy. (See item II.11 on page 12) 10. Mining and Human Health: This excavation is similar .to one associated with construction of roadways, railroads, or many other publi.c works projects. Whi.le`valley fever is a possi- bility, there have been no reported cases lately in Butte County. Ten years or more ago some archaeologists working around Richardson Springs contracted valley fever. Regular medical examinations of the mining personnel are recommended as a safeguard. 11. Change in Land Use: The project will not appreciably change the land use characteristics of the site. The Butte County General Plan designates this area as open and grazing land, 40 acres per dwelling unit. 'No. impacts are anticipated in the foreseeable future. 12. Stormwater Runoff and Potential Erosion: As previously discussed in items 1 and 2, reseeding of disturbed soils is proposed.to minimize erosion. In extreme: cases, Aqua Mulch could .be utili.zed'in stabi.lizing and reseeding to minimize erosi.on. 13. Regulatory Agencies: In addition to complying with the re- quirements of the California Regional Water Quality -Control Board, the applicant must comply with the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game (see Appendix G & H), and the U.S. Department of Mining Education and Safety Administration. (Note: The Department of Fish and Game agreement is valid through December 31, 1984.) 14. Air Quality: The potential creation of dust is a concern of the Butte County Air Pollution Control District. A water truck should be maintained on the•site to lightly water down stockpiled soil or other such materials on windy. days. The applicant should contact the Air Pollution Control District office for advice on how to minimize dust production. 14 Any Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided If The Proposal Is Implemented 1. Alteration of the subsurface gravel and soils. 2. Alteration of the landscape and topography which will be mitigated by reclamation of the land. 3. A major earthquake or other substantial geologic hazard could adversely affect the mining operation and the safety of the mining personnel. 4. The water quality of Honcut Creek could be affected although safeguards of the regulatory state agencies will minimize potential effects. S. Alteration of the native vegetation in the short-term until reclamation of the mined lands is complete. 6. Possible hazards from a fire that might start and get out of control in this remote area. 7. Energy consumption at a remote location. This factor can be reduced by conservation measures - i.e. efficient use of machinery, minimizing special trips to .town for goods, etc. 8. Some degree of erosion from stormwater runoff during the rainy season or from an unexpected rain during spring or summer. 9. The creation of dust which would affect the air quality in the vicinity. 15 Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize Adverse Impact 1. Complete reclamation process for 10 acres at a time per the Reclamation Plan. 2. Provide approved toilet facilities for employees and an approved source of drinking water. 3. Do not permit contamination of ground or surface waters. 4. Meet guidelines of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board to protect ground and surface waters. 5. Provide on-site fire protection measures. Strict adherence to forest.and fire laws as pertaining to the prevention of fires. 6. Comply with the requirements of the Stream Alteration Agreement ('Code Section 1603) with the California Department of Fish and Game. 7. Prior to any mining for Phase I:II (area to the south-southwestj, a separate mining permit and reclamation plan shall be submitted and approved by the County of Butte. 8. Construct adequate settling ponds which will not be placed within theflood plain of North Honcut Creek. All surface runoff from the work area and process water shall be contained in .the settling ponds. 9.. Submit to periodic inspections of the site by the Public Works Department to evaluate continuing compliance with the permit and reclamation plan. 10. Limit hours of operation to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 11. Stabilize work in process from potential erosion caused by wind or rain. 12. Design backslope of excavated material'to withstand an earth- quake of magnitude 6.5 Richter. 13. Meet the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) guidelines for the storage and use of flammables.' 14. Retain areas not to be mined in their natural state. Avoid large trees in the areas to be mined. Mining operation to be limited to a maximum of 5,000 tons per day. 15. No blasting to be permitted on premises during any phase of the mining operation. (Note: The above list of mitigation measures is tentative. Modifi- cation of wording or deletion of some measures may occur.during the revi.ew process.) 16 Alternatives to the Proposed Action 1. No project. This alternative would leave the site as it is for grazing. Due to exploratory mining by the applicant on the site, a mining permit is being sought to allow what is expected to be a commercially -viable mining operation. Livestock grazing could be allowed from January to April even during the mining operation. 2. Reducing the scope of the mining operation to less than 525 acres. County approval could be sought solely for Phase I involving 2,000,000 cubic yards of material on the northeast portion of the site. Phase II would then be a separate approval prior to the dredging of the 3,000,000 cubic yards estimated in that area. Phase I is expected to take about 2 years on a one -shift basis; Phase II would involve 3 years. Phase III has already been separated from the current application. This phase involves 1,000,000 yards of dredging ground. 3. Increasing the area to be mined as part of the current appli.cati.on. There is- an area to th.e east of North Honcut Creek. (identi.fied as Area. C) that could be included in this application. The current application includes only the land below the 300 foot contour which is west of North Honcut Creek. Expanding the approval to include the entire area to be mined would not have any appreciable effect until 5 years or more from the action by the Planning Commission. A new settling pond and pump system would be established near Area D as part of th.e subsequent phase. 4. Expanding the mining operation to include other lands in the vicinity. The Blue Lead Mine to the east is currently not operational. S -R Minerals Corporation may activate this mine in the near future. Exploratory work will soon be under way for property to the south owned by Joie Osgood. It may be possible for a joint venture with either of those property owners or oth.ers.who might be interested in exploratory mining leading to a full mining operation. The initiative for such a joint venture would need to occur between the property owners involved and not the County of Butte. S. Mining at an alternate site. Though the applicants do not own the property, they have made an arrangement with the Dagorrets for a mining operation on the site. The testing has been favorable to the point that they wish to proceed. The applicants are familiar with the prior dredging work on the property which ceased about 40 years ago. 17 The Growth Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action Due to the nature and magnitude of this proposal, the growth - inducing impacts are not expected to be significant. The proposal may encourage mining activities on adjoining properties. The opening up of the Blue Lead Mine to the east by the S -R Minerals Corporation and the exploratory work being considered by Joie Osgood to the south are indications of local interest in.mining. The S -R Minerals Corporation has not actively pursued their mining operation in recent months. There are an extensive number of dredger tailings to the south of the subject property which could be reworked to recover gold and other minerals. 18 ORGANIZATIONS, PERSONS AND.REFERENCES CONSULTED 1. BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, NOVEMBER 1971. 2. SEISMIC SAFETY ELEMENT, BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, MARCH 1977. 3. BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, personal communication 4. BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, personal communication S. BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OROVILLE, personal communication 6. BANGOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, personal communication. 7. OROVILLE UNIFIED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, personal communication 8. GILLULY, James, Aaron C. Waters, A.O. Woodford, Principles of Geology, W.H. Freeman & Co., San Francisco 1968. 9. SAFETY ELEMENT, BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN, MARCH.1977. 10. Burt, William and Richard Grossenheider, A Field Guide To Mammals, 2nd ed., Houghton Mifflin Co., oston, 1964.. 11.• -CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD - California Air Quality Data, Vol IV (1972) No. 1,2,3,4, and Volume V (1973) No. 1,2,3, and Vol VI (1974) No. 1,2,3, and 4, Vol VII (19.7S) No. 1+2, and 3. 12. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME "At the. Crossroad," 1974. 13. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECRL•ATION: "California Historical Landmarks," June 1973. 14. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES: "Earthquake Damage to Hydraulic Structures in:California," June 1967. 15. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES: "Bulletin No. 74, Water Well Standards, State of California," July 1971.. 16. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT'OF WATER RESOURCES: "Bulletin No 130- 73, Hydrologi, Data: 1973, Volume 11: Northeastern California," December, 1974: 17. .CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: "Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California," 1974. 18. Crampton, Beecher, Grasses in California, University of California Press, Berkeley, 1974. 19 19. BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DEPARTMENT 20. BUTTE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT 21. BUTTE COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL*DISTRICT 22. BUTTE COUNTY COUNSEL 23. STATE POLICY FOR SURFACE MINING AND.RECLAMATION PRACTICE April - 1977, California Division of Mines & Geology 24. EIR FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF GRIDLEY, March - 1979, Eco -Analysts 2S. LAND USE ELEMENT.— BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL.PLAN, February - 1979 26. EIR FOR ZONTELLI MINING, March 1980, Geddis,-Driscoll $ Associates, SCH # 79073105 27. BUTTE'COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 28. MAP AND TABLES FOR THE SOIL VEGETATION MAP OF BANGOR 7.5 MINUTE QUADRANGLE, BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA - 1976, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 29.. PLANNING FILE:81-43, SR MINERALS -CORP. MINING PERMIT AND RECLAMATION PLAN 30. PLANNING FILES 81-13S and AP 41-08-27, RONALD LOGAN MINING PERMIT AND RECLAMATION PLAN WATER QUALITY ASPECTS Refer to Exhibit A for diagram of proposed settling ponds. Also, Appendices B and E discuss the water,quality factors related to the mining operation. DI INTAKE I PROPOSED SETTLING PONDS TO BE LOCATED AN THE DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY NEAR BANGOR,CALIF. Ln r C L k 250' >i SCA LE = , 1 = 20' B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING; ING • OUTLET EXHIBIT A i J APPENDICES A Chapter 13 of the Butte County., Code Mining and Dredging B Reclamation Plan C Listings of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians D',' Letter from B. P. Enterprises.Archaeology Consultants E Letter from Division of Mines and Geology and Responses from B. C: Richter F Initial Study G Letter from Dept. of Fish and Game H Agreement Regarding Proposed Stream or Lake. Alteration - Section 160.3 California Fish and Game Code I Letter from Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District 22 CHAPTER 13 MINING AND DREDGING* Art. 1. Reserved, H 13-1-13-100 Art. 11. Replacement of Material Displaced in Surface Mining Opera- tions. §§ 13-101-13-116 ARTICLE I. RESERVED Secs. 13-1-13-100. Reserved. ARTICLE II. REPLACEMENT OF MATERIAL DISPLACED IN SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS Sec. 13-101. Purpose and intent. It is the purpose and intent of the board of supervisors to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with regulation of surface mining operations so as to assure that: (a) Adverse environmental effects are prevent or minimized and that mined lands are reclaimed to a usabje condi- tion which is readily adaptable for` alternative land use. (b) The production and conservation of minerals are en- couraged, while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage and aesthetic enjoyment. (c) Residual hazards to the public health and safety are eliminated. (d) The extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic well-being of the county and to the needs of society, and that reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment and to protect the public health and safety. *Editor's note—Ord. No. 1827, § 1, enacted May 24, 1977, repealed former Ch. 13, §§ 13-1-13.17, and enacted a new Ch. 13 to read as herein set out .in Art. 1I, §§ 13-101-13-116. Prior to enactment of said Ord. No. 1827, former Ch. 13, §§ 13-1-13-17, pertained to similar subject matter and was derived from Code 1952, § 99. Supp. No. 8-77 § 13-102 BUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-102 (e) The reclamation of mined lands as provided in this article will permit the continued mining of minerals and will provide for the protection and subsequent beneficial use of the mined and reclaimed land. (f) Surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the geologic, topographic, climatic, biological and social conditions are significantly different and that reclama- tion operations and the specifications therefor may vary accordingly. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-102. Definitions. Exploration or prospecting: The search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, in- cluding, but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent or quality of the minerals present. Mined lands: Includes the surface, subsurface and ground water of an area in which surface mining operations will be, are being, or have been conducted, including private ways and roads appurtenant to any such area, land excavations, .working, mining waste, and areas in which structures, facili- ties, equipment, machines, tools, or other materials or prop- erty which result from, or are used in, surface mining opera- tions, are located. Minerals: Any naturally occurring chemical element or compound, or groups of elements and compounds, formed from inorganic processes and organic substances, including, but not limited to, sand, gravel, aggregate, coal, peat and bituminous rock, but excluding geothermal resources, natural gas and petroleum. Mining waste: Includes the residual of soil, rock, mineral, liquid, vegetation, equipment, machines, tools or other ma- terials or property directly resulting from, or displaced by, surface mining operations. Operator: Any person who is engaged in surface mining operations, himself, or who contracts with other to conduct operations on his behalf, except a person who is engaged in Supp. Hu. 6-77 156 • § 13-102 MINING AND DREDGING § 13-102 § 13-103 BUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-104 surface mining operations as an employee with wages at his sole compensation. Overburden: Soil, rock or other materials that lie above a natural mineral deposit or in between deposits, before or after their removal by surface mining operations. Permit: Any authorization from, or approval by, the county, the absence of which would preclude surface mining operations. Person: Any individual, firm, association, corp6ration, or- ganization or partnership, or any city, county, district or the state or any department or agency thereof. Reclamation: The combined process of land treatment that minimizes water degradation, air pollution, damage to aquatic or wildlife habitat, flooding, erosion and other adverse effects from surface mining operations, including adverse surface effects incidental to underground mines, so that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternate land uses and create no danger to public health or safety. The process may extend to affected lands surrounding mined lands, and may require7backfilling, grading, $esoiling, revegetation, soil compaction, stabilization or other measures. State board: State mining and geology board, ' in the de- partment of conservation, State of California. State geologist: Individual holding office as structured in section 677 of article 3, chapter 2 of division 1 of the Public Resources Code. Surface mining operations: All, or any part of, the process involved in the mining of minerals on mined lands by removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits, open -pit mining of minerals naturally exposed, mining by the auger method, dredging and quarrying, or surface work incident to an underground mine. Surface mining operations shall include, but are not limited to (a) In-place distillation, restorting or leaching. (b) The production and disposal of mining waste. (c) Prospecting and exploratory activities. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) $upp. No. 6-77 157 Sec. 13-103. Scope. (a) The provisions of this article shall apply to the un- incorporated areas of Butte County, except national forest lands. (b) The provisions of this article are not applicable to: (1) Excavations or grading conducted for farming or on- site construction or for the purpose of restoring land following a flood or natural disaster. (2) Prospecting for, or the extraction of, minerals for com- mercial .purposes or the removal of overburden in total amounts -of, less than one thousand (1,000) cubic yards in any one -location of -one acre or less. (3) Surface mining operations that are required by feder- al law in order to protect a mining claim, if such .opera- tions are conducted solely for that purpose. (4) Such other mining operations that the county deter- mines to be of an infrequent nature, and which involve only minor surface disturbances and are categorically identified by the state board pursuant to sections 2714 (d) and 2758(c), California Surfacing Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-104. Permit and reclamation plan requirement. (a) Any person, except as provided in section 2776, Cali- fornia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, who proposes to engage in surface mining operations as defined in this article, shall, prior to the commencement of such operations, obtain (1) a permit to mine, and (2) approval of a reclamation plan, in accordance with the provisions set forth in this article and as further provided in article 5, California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. A fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the public works department at the time of filing. For existing operating mines, a reclamation plan shall be filed by May 1, 1978, for board of zoning adjustment review and approval.' The reclamation plan shall provide for the reclama- Supp. No. 6-77 158 n • § 13-104 MINING AND DREDGING § 13-104 § 13-105 BUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-106 tion of the area disturbed by surface mining operations in those portions of the site mined after January 1, 1976. A fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid to the public works department at the kime of filing of the reclamation plan. All applications for a reclamation plan for surface mining or land reclamation projects, shall be made on forms pro- vided by the public works department, and as provided for by section 2772 of the California Surface Mining and Reclama- tion Act of 1975. (b) No person who has obtained a vested right to conduct surface mining operations prior to January 1, 1976, shall be required to secure a permit pursuant to the provisions of this article as long as such vested right continues; provided that no substantial change is made in that operation except in accordance with the provisions of this article. A person shall be deemed to have such vested rights, if, prior to January 1, 1976, he has, in good faith and in reliance upon a permit or other authorization, if such permit or other authorization was required, diligently commenced surface mining opera- tions and incurred substantial liabilities for work Ad materials necessary therefor. Expenses incurred in obtaining the enact- ment of an ordinance in relation to a particular operation or the issuance of a permit shall not be deemed liabilities for work or materials. A person who has obtained a vested right to conduct surface mining operations prior to January 1, 1976, shall submit to the board of zoning adjustment by May 1, 1978, a rec- lamation plan for operations to be conducted after January 1, 1976, unless a reclamation plan was approved by the County of Butte prior to January 1, 1976, and the person submitting that plan has accepted responsibility for reclaiming the mined lands in accordance with that plan. Nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the filing of a reclamation plan for, or the reclamation of, mined lands on which surface mining operations were conducted prior to January 1, 1976. (c) The state geologist shall be notified of the filing of all permit applications. 159 Supp. No. 6-77 (d) This article shall be reviewed annually and revised, as necessary, in order to ensure that it is in accordance with the state policy for mined lands reclamation and to encourage the mining -industry of Butte County. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-105. Application; review procedure. The board of zoning adjustment shall, in the same manner as provided for in section 24-46 of Chapter 24 of this Code, schedule a public hearing within twenty (20) days of the completion of the environmental review procedure and filing of all documents as required by the county public works de- partment. The board of zoning adjustment, on the basis of evidence submitted at the hearing, may approve the reclamation plan and grant the mining permit. The determination of the board of zoning adjustment shall be final unless a written appeal is filed in the same manner as provided for in section 24-48 of Chapter 24 of this Code. ( Ord. No. 1827, a 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-106. Performance bond or other security device. Upon a finding by the board of zoning adjustment that a supplemental guarantee for the reclamation of the mined land is necessary and upon the determination by the public works department of the cost of the reclamation of the mined land according to the reclamation plan, a reasonable surety bond, lien on the property or a portion thereof, or other security guarantee conditioned upon the faithful performance .of the reclamation plan shall be filed with the public works depart- ment. Such surety shall be executed in favor of the County of Butte and reviewed and revised, as necessary, biannually. Such surety shall be maintained in an amount equal to the cost of completing the remaining reclamation of the site as prescribed in the approved or amended reclamation plan during the succeeding two-year period or other reasonable term. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) 160 Supp. No. 6-77 • i § 13-107 MINING AND DREDGING § 13-110 Sec. 13-107. Public records. Reclamation plans, reports, applications and other documents submitted pursuant to this article are public records, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the county that the release of such information, or part thereof, would reveal pro- duction, reserves or rate of depletion entitled to protection as proprietary information. The applicant shall have the right to identify what, in his opinion, is proprietary informa- tion. The county shall identify proprietary information as a separate part of each application. A copy of all permits, reclamation plans, reports, applications and other documents submitted pursuant to this article, including proprietary in- formation, shall be furnished to the state geologist by the County of Butte. Proprietary in shall be made avail- able to persons other than the state geologist only when authorized by the mine operator and by the mine owner in accordance with Section 2778, California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-108. Standards. `i Standards governing the operational aspects of the surface mining activity shall be as established by the board of super- visors by resolution. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-109. Periodic review. As a condition of approval for the permit or the reclamation plan, or both, periodic inspections of the site by the public works department shall be made to evaluate continuing com- pliance with the permit and the reclamation plan. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-110. Amendments. Amendments to an approved reclamation plan may be sub- mitted to the board of zoning adjustment any time, detailing proposed changes from the original plan. Substantial devia- tions from the original plan shall not be undertaken until such amendment has been filed with, and approved by the board of zoning adjustment.. The hoard of z9ning:adjustment 160.1 Supp. No. 6-77 § 13-111 BUTTE COUNTY CODE § 13-113 shall set a public hearing in the same manner as is provided for in section 13-105. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-111. Establishment of mining committee. A mining committee shall be established with a member appointed by each supervisor from the aggregate and mining community of his district, to serve for a two-year term. The committee will act as an advisory board to the public works department, board of zoning adjustment and the board of supervisors. All matters pertaining to setting of standards and ordinance modifications regarding surface mining will first be referred to this committee for review and recommendation. (Ord. No. 1827, §.1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-112. Enforcement. The provisions of this article shall be enforced by the public works director or any authorized member of the public works department. The public works director may suspend the permit for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days where continuation of the violation will adversely affect the public; provided, however, written notification shall have previously been sent to the operator. In the event of a suspension, or should the public works director request disciplinary action, the board of zoning adjustment shall immediately set a hearing thereon with not less than five (5) days' notice to the operator. The board of zoning adjustment, after completion of the hearing, may suspend or revoke the permit, or modify the permit, or may place the operator on probation should the violation found to exist be of a serious nature, adversely affecting the health and welfare of the residents of the county. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-113. Appeal. Any person aggrieved by an act or determination of public works or the board of zoning adjustment in the exercise of . the authority granted herein shall have the right to appeal to the board of supervisors. Any appeal must be filed, on forms provided, within twenty (20) days after the rendition,. in 160.2 Supp. No. 6-71 • • § 13-114 MINING AND DREDGING § 13-116 writing, of the decision, by the public works director or the board of zoning adjustment. Said appeal shall be conducted in the same manner as provided for in section 13-105. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Sec. 13-114. Transferability. Permits and reclamation plans issued under the provisions of this article are transferable and the successor shall be bound by the provisions of the approved reclamation plan or permit and the provisions of this article. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) • Sec. 13-115. Alinor plan modifications. Minor plan modifications from, an approved reclamation plan may be allowed upon request of the operator or applicant, and upon a finding by the public works department that each requested minor plan modification is necessary to achieve the prescribed or higher post -mining use of the reclaimed land. . (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) �+ Sec. 13-116. [Extraction of gravel and aggregate only.] Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this article is intended to cover only the extraction of gravel and aggregate and is not to cover other mining operations. (Ord. No. 1827, § 1, 5-24-77) Supp. No. 6-77 160.3 Adix B • . • Couety /Cit;; butte SIIGGESTEII yC-DEL ?EC=ijl_ATIOX PLk' As 2 wide to CO'_ritiEs 3Cd C1t'c— fO.i C4.'i�i�2;?C�� C:� t� sec-dioo 2172, Surface Yining and P.eci -tio;� tct of 1075 b 03 �.sR OPER_kTOR . A' -D AGE°;T : 1. Applicant Flame B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. Address 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A • OROVILLE,CA. 95965 Telephone 533-6629 BY C r-� F'R E S lDtAlr ' 2 Dame (if .any) of "Mineral Property DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY. 3. P: ooertY C*Yners, or o,;wners c= surface ri ghts (L -St al? Name JOHN DAGORRET Address RT.1 BOX 411 CORNING ,CA. 9602'i TelechonD16-824-3087 zerj of Idineral' righs. tJOHN DAGORRET RT.1 BOX 411 112=2 CORNING,CA.96021 _ Address _4> TeleP.uone 916-824-3087 • h3�e Address T21ep_one 6. Opera to: . Telec .orne B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 533-6629 B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA: 959.65 533-.6629 7. Agent of Process. (Person -desionnted by operator ;as his �oect for the service of process). Pane BERNARD C.RICHTER Addres51900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 Teleohone 533-.6629 8. Brief description, including legal, of the extent of the mined land (to be) involved by this operation, including total acres. APPROXIMATELY 525 ACRES. Section(s)24,25,35-36, Township 18N , Range 4E , 19 18N T— MDB&M Meridian 9. Describe the access route to the operation site. Cox Lane $ Dunstone Drive 10. Attach Location and Vicinity Map. Refer -to Exhibits I-1 $I-2, pages 2a$b, Figure 4 on page 6 of EIR, and Exhibit B of.Appendix B. DESCRIPTION: 11. Mineral commodity (to) mined: GOLD. 12. Geologic description, including brief general geologic setting, more detailed geologic description -of the deposit (to be) mined, and principal minerals or rock types present. OLD DREDGER TAILINGS & ROLLING GRAZING LAND ALONG HONCUT CREEK. 13. Brief description of environmental setting of the site and the surrounding areas. Describe existing area land use, soil, vegetation, ground water elevation and surface water characteristics, average annual rainfall and/or other factors pertaining to environmental impacts and their mitigation and reclamation. RANCH LAND, GRAZING, ALONG HONCUT CREEK SAND & GRAVEL DEPOSITED FROM GOLD DREDGING. HONCUT CREEK HAS AN INTERMITTENT FLOW AND DRY IN THE SUMMER. AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS 23 INCHES. ALSO LAND HAS GRASS AND'COTTONWOOD AND SMALL OAK TREES. THIS OPERATION IS RECLAIMING FOR AGRICULTURE.AND GRAZING OF OLD PREVIOUSLY MINED AREAS LEFT IN BAD SHAPE. OL`JSFD (EtI :`= i Undergro Wamte duW_ Gravel bar skinning Rail Other Other 10a. If processing of the ores or minerals mined is planned to be conducted at or adjacent to the site, briefly describe the nature of the processing and ex- plain disposal method of the tailings or waste from processing.SCREENING & WASHING, LEVELING, RESOILING $ RESEEDING GROUND AS DREDGED. 19b. Estimate quantity (gallons per day) and quality of water required by the pro- posed operation, specifying proposed sources of this water, of method of its conveyance to this property and the quantity and quality and method of disposal of used and''/.or surplus water. WE WILL USE APPROX. 500 GAL. PER MINUTE OF WATER FROM OWID THAT -WILL BE RECYCLED. AFTER PASSING THRU 4 SETTLING PONDS 50 FT. BY 56:ET._'.EONG A TOTAL OF 200 FT., THEN PUMPED (6" pump) AND PIPED BACK TO THE EXCAVATION AREA. THE EVAPORATION FACTOR IS ABOUT 8 TO 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE. 20. If the nature of the deposit and the mining method used will permit, describe and show the steps or phases of the mining operation that allow concurrent reclamation, and include a proposed time schedule for such concurrent activities. 21. Attach a map of the mined lands and/or suitable aerial photograph showing: (a) Boundaries and topographic details of the site; (b) Location of all streams, roads, railroads, water wells, and utility facilities within 500 feet of site; (c) Location of all currently proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface mining.operation(s)� (d) Location of areas (to be) mined, and of waste dumps and tailings ponds. (e) By use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicable. (See Item 20) (f) The source of map base, orientation (North arrow), and scale (e.g., 111 - 5001, etc.) of the map. B. C. Richter Contracting Reclaimation Plan - Item 20 is to be r0claimed for Agriculture as mining progresses. a. Limitations of Gold Dredging Operations on the virgin groung with no mining occuri.ng above the 300 ft. contour as shown in yellow on attached map marked Exhitit A-1. b. A. limitation of disturbed and unreclaimed surface to 10 acres at any time (land surface from which material has been excavated and not replaced, plus the land surface, from which vegatation has been removed and not replanted, whall not exceed ten acres at any one time.) c. Reclaimati6n of disturbed land on the virgin ground will include replacement and leveling of the excavated material. Plus the re-establishment of vegatation cover comparable to that now existing on the adjouning grazing land areas on the property shall be established in each disturbed area within one year of the initial removal of vegatation. The re -mining of the old dredger tailings as shown in red on the attached map marked Exhibit A-1 will just be leveled and not resoiled under the above conditions. Refer to Exhibits I-1 & I-2, pages 2a&b, Figure 4 on page 6 of EIR, and Exhibit B of Appendix B. RECLAMATION PLAN: 22. Indicate on an overlay of map of Item 20, or by color or symbol on map those areas to be covered by reclamation plan. Acreage - 525 acres. S 23.• Describe the ultiphysical condition of the sind specify proposed use(s) of potential uses, the mined lands as reclain-edW LAND IS E-EING RECLAIM. D FOR AGRICULTURE (GRAZING) 24. Describe relationship of the interim, uses other than mining and the ultimate physical condition to: (a) Zoning regulations. A-40 (b) General plan and plan elements- GRAZING, OPEN LAND 40 AC/ DU 25. Provide evidence that all owners of a possessory interest in this land have been notified of the proposed use(s) or potential uses identified in Item 22. (Attach copy of notarized statement of acknowledgement, etc.) IAE HAVE A LETTER FROM JOHN DAGOP.RET ATTACHED. 26. Describe soil conditions and proposed soil salvage plan. MERE IS AP?ROX. 11-2' - 2' OF RED SOIL ON THE VIRGIN GROUND. +.'E ?LAN TO REXOVE THIS SOIL NFITH A LARGE RUBBER TIRE SCF APER AHEAD OF THE DREDGING OPERATION AND PLACE IT ON THE LE`IELED DREDGE TAILINGS BEHIND THE DREDGE. THIS WILL BE A CONTINUOUS CYCLE OF REMOVING'$ PLACING $ LEVELING OF THE TOP SOIL OVER THE LEVELED DREDGE TAILINGS. 27. Describe the methods, their -sequence and timing, to be used in bringing the reclamation of -,,he land to its end state. Indicate on map .(Item 21-22) or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the pertinent items listEd below. (a) Backfilling and grading. (b) Stabilization of slopes. (c) Stabilization of permanent waste dumps, tailings, etc. (d) Rehabilitation of pre -mining drainage. (e) Removal, _isposal, or utilizLtion of residual equipment, _tructures, refuse, etc. (f) Control of contaminants, especially with regard to surface runoff and ground water. (g) Treatment of streambeds and streambanks to control erosion and sedi- mentation. (h) Removal of minimization of residual hazards. (i) Resoiling, revegetation with evidence that plants can survive given the site s topography, soil and climate. B. C. Richter Contracting Reclamation Plan. Item #27 Answer from A to I. a. To be done as dredging progresses. b. Not necessary in this area. c. Tailings will be leveled. d. We will rct disturb the main drainage areas . e. At end of operation all equipment will be removed. f.. There is no prcblem with contaminants in ground and g. "ie will not excavate in any stream beds or near any h. No residual hazards will remain. i. We will replace top soil with the same material that site. surface water. stream banks. is now present at t�.e operation 28. •If applicant has selected a short term phasing of his reclamation, describe in detail the specific reclamation to be accomplished during first phase. EACH 10 ACRES 41ILL BE RECLAI IE'D AS DREDGING PRCGRESSES. 2 1 ' 29. Describe how reclamation of this site,in this manner may affect future mining at this site and in the surrounding area. WHEN THIS SITE IS MINED $ RECLAIMED FOR AGRICULTURE, THERE WILL BE NO OTHER MINING ON THIS SITE. THERE IS SOME INDUCEMENT FOR MINING WHICH MAY OCCUR, PARTICULARLY WITH A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION ON THE DAGORRET SITE: JOIE OSGOOD WHO OWNS.3760 ACRES TO THE SOUTH IS INITIATING SOME EXPLORATORY MINING EXCAVATIONS. THE BLUE LEAD MINE TO THE EAST.IS CURRENTLY NOT OPERATIONAL THOUGH A MINING PERMIT WAS GRANTED TO SR MINERALS CORPORATION IN DECEMBER 1980 INVOLVING 380 ACRES OF THE TOTAL PARCEL. 7 9 t f /& 1 7 el, J",7�, 1 �C✓� Gamut �„ s" Y C/ _ -__ / Z5 Butte Co. Planning' ocaia Oroville, c;alit Ze,44 r 7 ro w r. ;y.rl .. .. .• _ . n ..z s PHONE 916-533-6629 LICENSE No. 287660 B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1900 ORO DAM BOULEVARD s SUITE No. 2 e OROVILLE. CALIFORNIA 98965 THE HISTORY OF THE WILLIAM RICHTER & SUNS - GOLD DREDGING COMPANY AND B. C. RICHTER CONTRACTING CO. , The William Richter and Sons Dragline Gold Dredging Company was a partnership of William Richter Sr. and Bernard C. Richter and William C. Richter. This company operated between 1934 and 1944 in the Oroville area.. This company dredged over 7,000,000 cubic yards of Placer Gravel and produced over. $2,000,000.00 in placer gold. During the ten year period they constructed and operated 3 dragline dredges. This operation was a very successful operation at that time. Bernard C. Richter started in the general engineering contracting business in 1946 with his brother William C. Richter with a company known as Richter Bros. This company operated between 1946 and 1958. During this period this company built and completed many heavy construction projects in Northern California. They specialized in road and aggregate and clearing projects with the California Division of Highways, Department of Water Resources, . Butte County, and the City of Oroville and a number of irrigation districts. In 1958 Bernard C. Richter started B. C. Richter Contracting Company and continued to -construct heavy construction projects for the different public - agencies. Then in 1960 the B. C. Richter Contracting Company joint ventured with the Harms Bros. Contracting Company of Sacramento and processed all of the concrete aggregate for the Oroville Dam Project and also did many high- way and aggregate and clearing projects throughout California. In 1970 when the Oroville Dam Project was completed the B. C..Richter Contracting Company and the Harms Bros. ended their joint venture and Mr. Richter has continued to operate B. C. Richter Contracting Company as an individual to the present time. PHONE 916•398-6629 LICENSE No. 257500. B. C.CH, TER CONTRACTING, CO. GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1900 ORO DAM BOULEVARD • SUITE No. 2 • OROVILLE. CALIFORNIA 95965 A GOLD DREDGING MINING REPORT ON THE DAGORRET PROPERTY IN 1941 On December 23, 1982 I met with Walt Laswell at his home in Palermo, California. Walt was the General Manager and Dredgemaster for the Placer Exploration Company of Chico, California for 12 years. This company consisted of J. T. Alm, Grey Hamilton, Fred Holms and Mr. Barmiston. In 1910 this company made a complete value Placer Gold Test on the 525 acres on the John Dagorret mining property located'on the Honcut Creek near Bangor, California. Laswell said he tested the old Bucketline Dredge tailings with a drill rig and he tested the virgin perimeter ground with a Par X Placer rig which dug a 21 x 21 square test hole. After spending about 6 months testing this ground he came up with an average test of $.15 per cu. yd. (Based on $35.00 per oz. gold) which included the old Bucketline tailings and the virgin perimeter ground (Note: at the present price of gold based on $400.00 per oz. this ground would now test$1.65 per cu. yd.) After this testing program was completed this company moved in and setup a neva 5 cu. yd. dragline dredge and a new Bucyrus Erie 5W Monaghan dragline with a 5 cu. yd. Esco bucket. This dragline dredge operated on this property for about 6 months and recovered about 12 ounces per hour average, by redredging the old bucketline tailings. (Note: at the present price of gold based on $100.00 per ounce it would be $500.00 per hour or $1.65 per cu. yd.) During the 6 months this dredge worked exclusivly in the old bucketlinp. dredge tailings, this dredge excavated a cut of 250 foot in width and approximately 42000 feet in lepgth and 20 feet in depth. (Note: the location of this mining excavation area is shown on page t of this report with a black hatch line on the Dagorret mining property maga After the 6 months period in which this dredge operated 'it was shut down by the War Production Board due to the start of World War.2. Before the Placer Exploration Co. started their testing program they researched the back history of this property to the early 1900x. They found out that the old bucketling dredge that mined the Dagorret property was one.of the first to be build. The digging ladder was made of wood and was not heavy enough to dig the cemented kravel stomata near the bedrock. Note: on page.S.. on Figure B of this report it shows a cross section view of the old dredger tailings showing the virgin ground that they did not mine. This gravel strata tests very good in gold value. On Figure A it shows a picture of the! old Risdon type bucketline dredge that dredged the Dagorret property in the early 19008. P.']e-.eLes W% A e Q:, B. C. Richter Contr. Inc. By: Bernard C. Richter, President ;Pr Ila � Fla. 91. William Richter and, Suns dragline. dredge. Reprinted froln Califu�nia Journal of Vines and Geology, January 1949, p. 98. William Richter tC Sons, Oroville, operated it dragline dredge on . thenonglas Jacob, llll►•�• Ifarrin, 1'. Gamble, and John Bilkli prop- ;erties in the Oroville district in 19.40. The )• n•orked mt the following 1. properties in Oroville district in 19.11 : I3elkriet, Rilkli• Freidel, Iielen .Whittier, Ifunte and Colenian, Rohn Alm, I,orrie, Ray Angle, Rottinher, and Wyandotte. " lt'rI(i« ua liichtcc tC .Sun$ operated a dra-lime dredge at Scotts Flat frubt' ul January 1 to Cietul• 1:3, 1940. In 1941 this firul opet<ltcd it (Ira lice dredge on the Donnell} and 3('11111;011 property. ll'illirnrt. liir:hter d tinp.c Ratite `, Rax -400, Oroville, operated a dr•a-line dredge equipped with a11-cn.yd. bucket. oil property owned by the Pacific (gas & Eleetric Unnpany tin the Yuba River in sees. 1(i, 17, T. 19 �'., It. 9 F.; 111.,I).• in 1941 and 19.42. lit 1941 uperxtiotts front .Tune 1 to December :31 vielded 1.40:3 ounces of ".'old 111(1 179 ounces of. silver front 250,000 cubic yat•ds of gravel. fit 1943 operatimts from .lauuary 1 to April :30 yiehled 34:3 ounces of "old anti 39 ounces of 'silver from 55,000 cubic yards of _ravel. . JOHN DAGORRET MINI TG PROPERTY ON. HONCUT 'CREEK IN SECTION 19 illf'SUTTZ n= ; - __w , * * _ _T CALIF'.* K."E 28-20 4 A.P.#28-20-12 ) INSEQ.TION 24,-T18NR4E-MDB&M. j A.P.#27-18-10 IN SECTION 25-Tl8iqR4E-riDB&i-i. k.P.#27-23_U1 IN SECTION .15-'rl QTTPLLT:'._MT)RP_M A.P.#27-23-13 IN SECTION 36-T18NR4E-MDB&M A..P.#27-23-13 _. z 1320., ry 00- �7E �DAQORRET PROPERTY t DRID C E PROPERTY E STI -MATED TOTAL Cys. OF DRUXINC GROVAID A000, 000 C Ys L EXHIBIT -A (DArE f L LESSOR BY _0 JOHN DAGORRET 40 LESSEE BY 8 -C Al CHTEK CONTRAC OfilIDAURRET MINING PROPERTY 'PY14TRTT gm CONM 11.1. No. KiA ORT)RF.TW;F.:KIA ORA PREMIN PANY. OROV LI.E. RISDON TYPE. A4 THIS RISDON TYPE BUCKETLINE GOLD DREDGE IS THE SAME TYPE DREDGE THAT -MINED ON THE DAGORRET PROPERTY ON THE HONCUT CREEK IN BUTTE COUNTY IN THE EARLY 1900s. A CROSS SECTION VIEW OF THE OLD GOLD DREDGE TAILINGS ON THE HONCUT CREEK ON THE DAGORRET PROPERTY MINED BY OLD RISDON TYPE BUCKETLINE GOLD DREDGE IN THE EARLY 1900 s. s1 pZni EXHIBIT E� BED.ROCK. C, EXHIBIT E� 77a10 Q- 1-3 �, L� n D -j A Ot OR4 A R L F- tdlaccr Exploration Company, Box 498, Chico. operate(] two dray redges in the roe•( e c (s r(ct in 1941. One was equipped with bic yard bucket, the other with a 2}-eubie •arc] bucket. Several rties were worked including the following: Dagorret, California - o Inc., and Innis. In 19.11, this company- worked on the Gianella `. ....., . - �-_ T Ranch . J • L� d 0 48 t- 4 -At - l.f EXHIBIT E t- 4 EXHIBIT F t ULM'& A V kiMik-AdD. EXHIBIT G - -- APIWDI X C TABLE II -1 MAMMALS WHOSE RANGE' IS KNOWN TO INCLUDE THE STUDY AREA Common Name Scientific'Name Opossum Dusky shrew Trowbridge shrew Western mole Little brown myotis California myotis Small -footed myotis Long-legged myotis Long-eared myotis Yuma myotis Silvery -haired bat Western pipistrel Western big -eared bat Hoary bat Red bat Big brown bat Pallid bat Mexican free -tailed bat' California ground squirrel Western gray squirrel Northern flying squirrel Valley pocket gopher Western harvest mouse Deer mouse San Joaquin .pocket mouse Brush mouse _Pinon mouse Dusky -footed woodrat California meadow mouse. Mountain mole Roof rat House mouse Porcupine Blacktail jackrabbit Brush rabbit Coyote Gray fox Black bear Didelphis marsupialis Sorex obscurus Sorex trowbridgii Scapanus latimanus Myotis lucifugus Myotis 'californicus Myotis subultaus Myotis volans Myotis evotis Myotis yumanensis Lasionycteris noctivagans Pipistrellus hesperus Plecotus townsendi Lasiurus cinereus Lasiurus borealis Eptesicus fuscus Antrozus pallidus Tadarida brasilensis Citellus beecheyii Sciurus griseus Galucomys-sabrinus Thomorgys bottage ReithrodontonWs megalotis Peromyscus maniculatis Perognathus inornatus Peromyscus boylei Peromyscus truei Neotoma fuscipes Microtus californicus Microtus montanus Rattus rattus Mus musculus Erethizon dorsatum Le californicus Sylvilagus bachmani Canis latrans Urocyon cinereoargenteus, Ursus americanus TABLE II-1. (continued) Common'Name Scientific'Name Ring-tail Bassariscus astutus Raccoon Procyon lotor' Mink Long-tailed weasel Mustela vison' Mustela frenata Badger Taxidea taxus Striped skunk Mephitis mephitis Spotted skunk Spilogale putorius Mountain lion Felis concolor' Bobcat Lynx rufus Black tailed deer Odocoileus columbianus TABLE II -2 AVIAN SPECIES .WHOSE RANGE IS KNOWN TO INCLUDE THE STUDY AREA. ((R): Resident M3: Migrant (SV : Summer Visitant (4 : Winter Visitant Common Name 'Scientific'Name Turkey vulture.(R) Sharp -shinned hawk (R) Cathartes aura Cooper's hawk (R) Accipiter striatus Accipiter cooperii Red-tailed hawk (R) Swainson s hawk (SV) Buteo jamaicensis Rough -legged hawk (WV) Buteo swainsoni Buteo lagopus Golden eagle (R) Peregrine falcon (M)* Aguila chrysaetos Sparrow hawk (SV) Falco peregrinus anatum Falco California quail (R) Wild turkey (R) sparverius Lopphortyx californica Band-tailedigeon (R) Meleagris gallopavo intermedia Columba fasciata Rock dove (R� Mourning dove (R) Columba Livia Zenaidura macroura Barn owl (R) Screech owl (R) Tyto alba Great horned owl (R) Spotted owl (R) Otus asio Bubo virginianus Long-eared owl (R) Strix occidentalis Asio otus Poorwill (SV) PYgnW owl (R) Phalaenoptilus nuttallii White -throated swift (SV) Giaucidium gnoma Aeronautes Rufous hummingbird (M Anna's hummingbird (R saxatalis Selasphorus rufus Calypte anna Red -shafted flicker (R) California woodpecker (R) Calaptes cafer Lewis woodpecker (M) Melanerpes formicivorus Asyndesmus lewisi Yellow -billed sapsucker (WV) Hairy woodpecker (R) Sphyrapicus varius Downey woodpecker (R) Nuttall's Dendrocopos villosus Dendrocopos pubescens woodpecker (R) Dendrocopos nuttallii TABLE II -2 (continued') Common Name `Scientific*'Name Ash -throated flycatcher (SV) Myiarchus cinerascens- Black phoebe (R) Sayornis nigricans Say's phoebe (WV) Sayornis saya Western flycatcher (SV) Empidonax difficilis Traill flycatcher (SV) Empidonax trailli Western wood peewee (SV) Contopus sordiclulus Violet -green swallow (SV) Tachycineta thalassina Steller jay (WV) Cyanocitta stelleri Scrub jay (R) Aphelocoma coerulescens Plain titmouse(R) Parus inornatus Common bushtit R) Psaltriparus minimus White -breasted nuthatch (R) Sitta carolinensis Red -breasted nuthatch (WV) Sitta canadensis Winter wren (R) Troglodytes troglodytes Bewick wren R) Thryomanes bewickii Canyon wren R) Catherpes mex"icanus American robin (M) Turdus migratorius Swainson's thrush (SV) Hylocicla ustulata Western bluebird (R) Sialia mexicana Townsend's solitaire NO Myadestes townsendi Blue -gray gnatcatcher (SV) Polioptila caerulea Golden -crowned kinglet (WV) Regulus satrapa Ruby -crowned kinglet (WV) Regulus calendula Hutton's vireo (R)' Vireo huttoni Warbling vireo (SV) Vireo gilvus Orange crowned warbler (SV) ;4 Vermivora celata Yellow warbler (SV) Dendroica petechia Audobon warbler (WV) Dendroica auduboni Black -throated ray warbler (SV) Dendroica nigrescens Yellowthroat (R� Geothlypis trichas Western meadowlark (R) Sturnella neglecta Western tanager (M) Piranga ludoviciana Black -headed grosbeak -(SV) Pheucticus melanocephalus Lazuli buntin (SV) Passerina amoena Purple finch �WV) Carpodacus pupurens House finch (R) Carpodacus mexicanus Rufous -sided towhee (R) Pipilo erythrothalmus TABLE II -3 REPTILES WHOSE RANGE.IS KNOWN TO INCLUDE THE.STUDY AREA Common'Name " Scientifte*Name. Western pond turtle C1emrgys marmorata Western fence lizard Sceloporus oddidentalis Western skink Eumeces skiltonianus Gilbert's skink Eumeces gilberti Western whiptail Cnemidophorus.tigris Sierra alligator lizard. Gerrhonotus coerulens palmeri Rubber boa Charina bottae Racer Coluber constrictor' Sharp -tailed snake Contia tenuis Western ringneck snake Diadophis'amabilis Common kingsnake Lampropeltis getulus Striped racer Masticophis lateralis Gopher snake Pituophis catenifer Mountain kingsnake Lampropeltis zonata Common garter snake Thamnophis sirtalis Mountain garter snake Thamnophis-elegans eleans Sierra garter snake Thamnophis couchi couchi Western rattlesnake Crotalus viridis- REFERENCES 12 and 15 TABLE II -4 AMPHIBIANS WHOSE RANGE�iIS KNOWN TO INCLUDE THE STUDY AREA Common Name Long -toed salamander Rough -skinned newt California newt Ensatina California slender salamander Western spade foot Western toad Pacific treefrog Yellow -legged frog Red -legged frog "ScientificName Ambystoma macrodactylum Taricha granulosa- Taricha torosa Ensatina eschscholtzi Batrachoseps attenuatus Scaphiopus hammondi Bufo boreal Hyla regilla Rana boylei Rana aurora TABLE II-2 (continued) Common*Name Scientific•Name Chipping sparrow (SV) Spizella passerine Golden-crowned sparrow NO Zonotrichia atricapilla Fox.sparrow (WV) Paserella iliaca Lincoln sparrow (WV) Melospiza lincolhi Slate-colored junco (WV) Junco hyemalis Oregon junco (R) Junco oreganus vt} APPENDIX D ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE JOHN DAGORRE.T MINING PROPERTY ON HONCUT CREEK, BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. By James P. Manning Archaeology Consultant Prepared for: Be C. Richter Contracting, Inc. 1900 Oro Dam Blvd. Oroville, CA 95965 May 1983 G'+!fe Co. PIQ,':nirg COMM. Orovill", PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project will -involve a gold mining operation that will dredge the virgin ground and redredge the existing mine tailings within the project area with a dragline gold dredge. This project will therefore have a major impact upon any cultural resources located within the project area. OWNERSHIPt John Dagorret is the property owner. B.C. Richter Contracting, Inc. will lease the property for the proposed project. LOCATION: The project area is located approximately four miles to the southeast of Palermo, along the west side of Dunstone Road, at the end of Cox Lane, 3.5 miles east of the intersection with Palermo Honcut Highway. More specifically, the project area covers all or portions of the following areas on the Bangor Quadrangle, 7.5' series U.S.G.S. topographic map: Section 24 & 25, T. 18 N., R. 4 E. the SEI 'of the SEI of Section 26, T. 18 N., R. 4 E. the NEI of the NEt of Section 35, T..18 N., R. 4 E. the N2 of Section 36; T. 18 N., R. 4 E. the W2 of the W2 of Section 19, T. 18 N. , R. 5 E. the NW4 of Section 30, T. 18 N., R. 5 E. GEOGRAPHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS The project area is located in the lower foothills of the Sierra Nevada, along -the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley,. The project area covers a 525 acre area below the 300 foot contour interval along North Honcut Creek. The property consists of level and gently rolling terrain covered by open oak -grassland vegetation. The area along the creek has been previously dredged for gold, which has extensively disturbed this area. S.M. Efitwp LV¢boco0 o 0 6ofl0U64ow4z P.O. � o� X409 Cb8¢o,Cl:Q9g92��3409 PbQfl96D ���g0 -2 - DATES OF FIELD INSPECTIONS May 5, 6 & 7, 1983 PRIOR DATA REVIEWS The archaeological site record files maintained at California State University, Chico was consulted to determine if any previously recorded cultural resources were located within, or adjacent to, the project area. These records showed that no cultural resources had been previously recorded within the project area. A number of prehistoric bedrock mortar sites had been recorded within the general vicinity and the project area was considered to be highly sensitive for both prehistoric and historic remains. SURVEY METHODOLOGY: The area covered by the previous dredge tailings was not considered sensitive for cultural remains and was not examined during the survey. The focus of the survey was the virgin ground surrounding these tailings. The survey involved a visual inspection of the ground surface for artifacts, topographic anomalies (e.g., mounds), differential soil conditions, surface features and organic debris indicative of-prehistoric/native American activities and for structural remains, features and artifacts indicative of early Euro -American activities. Ground visibility was very good throughout the project area. The survey was accomplished by walking zig-zagging transects between the edge of the mine tailings and the project boundaries. The spacing was arranged so that there was no more than a 10 meter interval spacing between transects. This methodology provided an intensive examination of the entire project area. FINDINGS: Two historic features and six prehistoric sites were recorded within the project area. The two historic features consist of a low rock wall along the east side of the creek and a rock corral along the west side of the creek. These features are probably related to ranching activities within the area. No other materials or features were found that would indicate the dates that these features were constructed. Two structures are indicated on the U.S.G.S. topographic map, dated 1947, within the project area. The areas where these structures were located have been bulldozed and no materials were found within these areas. The six prehistoric sites all consist of bedrock mortars, one site on the east side of the creek and five sites on the west side. Altogether they contain 36 bedrock mortars, fifteen over 10 cm. in depth. One pestle was found measuring 24 cm. long by 11.5 cm. wide. No other prehistoric materials or features were found within the project area. The number and size of the bedrock mortars indicate that the area was extensively utilized by the prehistoric population for vegetal food procurement. RECOMMENDATIONS: The historic features and prehistoric sites were mitigated during the field investigation, since they will probably be destroyed by the proposed project. This involved mapping and photographing the two historic features and examining these vicinities with a metal detector. No ' subsurface features were identified by the metal detector. The bedrock mortar sites were mapped and photographed and. each of the mortars was scientifically measured. These procedures have retrieved all of the valuable scientific data contained within these remains and no further mitigation measures are proposed. All of the data obtained will be placed on file at the California State University, Chico Archaeology Lab. It is recommended that archaeological clearance be granted for the proposed project, since all of the adverse impacts the proposed project will have on cultural resources have been effectively mitigated. James P. Manning Archaeology 6onsultdnt it �� II \p •\ 1 Fckrc 40 140 j ;,' / � ; �� �'1 II < _ �� °° „- ✓ � 303 �i . 400 /\ I\ // -- / U • } 1/•'/ .'ry ` ++ ( a00 ".1� 1 �_ l� -� �,. ' ,'' ..� r,-•.\ .� t ��%�� ice'/. —\�`` ,� \ \`1 •/SAF .. r �\1 - ._ /• �� ,/ � ' ��I '� . oil - /rte 1{IY , '. ... \ ., _ • -_ �� \\yam 11 fI W116 V / till t 67 n I 1 // ti0< j f ; N, 604 yOAIL-Iit 11 50 t f 1 iF, it i A, � `'� ''.r., j 1 � /" •rye - 630 631 21°:n0uc: FE.f.' 27.30" 633 634 (COMA 4erial Surveys, Inc. "62 .. SCALE d, and published by the Geological Survey * , F_._._z__._�_:... _: George Deukmekian STATE,OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY %V0XAHI41X=1ffi3WXXK, Governor DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY SACRAMENTO OFFICE 610 BERCUT DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 (Phone 916--323-8554) May 27, 1983 IA Mr. Stephen A. Streeter °6 Senior Planner , Butte County Planning Department 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Steve: In response to your request, we have reviewed the.Reclamation Plan/ EIR for the Dagorret Mining Property, located on Honcut Creek near Bangor. We appreciated your invitation to participate in the site visit on April 28, and regret Ken was ill that day - too late to provide a back up. I hope the following comments will aid Butte County in reviewing the Reclamation Plan.and the EIR. Comments on the Environmental Impact Report 1) 11.4.1. Groundwater: As the project is proposed in areas adjacent to Honcut Creek, shallow groundwater levels can be expected at the project site. The presence of cottonwoods would seem to con- firm this. The statement on page 10, "reliable flows are encoun- tered at 80 to 140 feet" does not reflect this. 2) The EIR states, on page 5, that water for.the operation will be supplied by water from the stream, but on page 12 states it will be supplied by well water. A 5-25-83 phone call to Steve Streeter indicates that water may be.supplied from a private water service. The EIR should be clarified as to which of these sources will be used. It should also be more specific as to how much of the water will be lost to infiltration through the permeable tailings and gravels and if the operation depends on high groundwater levels to maintain the dredging pond. If the groundwater levels are below the operating level of the dredge, it will be necessary to import significant quantities of water to maintain the dredg- ing'ponds. If the ponds need to be maintained at a higher ele- vation than the summer low flow in the creek,.it is also possible that water will move vertically and horizontally through the. 50' buffer zone to the creek area. The applicant should provide seasonal groundwater, levels and APPENDIX E �A Mr. Stephen A. Streeter May 27, 1983 Page Two permeability (vertical and horizontal) estimates for the materials to be worked. If water is to be taken from the stream, the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, should be contacted. 3) Regarding the statements on page 10 under II.4.2. Surface Water, it is unclear what is meant by the following: "The existing drainage patterns on the project are of a medium rate of overland flow northwesterly to North Honcut Creek" and "This project should reduce potential surface runoff due to the reduction of develop- ment through rezoning". These statements should be clarified and discussed more fully. 4) Page 14 states there will be no explosives used in the project, however, the Zontelli Mining and Construction Company letter, question #6, states that there will be. This point should be clarified. 5) Appendix H, Stream Alteration Agreement, states that the silt settling ponds s al not be located in the stream flood plain. As the majority of the project appears to be in an historical flood plain, the recurrence event used to define the s.pecified flood plain should be clarified (i.e., is the flood plain defined as the.100-year flood plain, the 50 -year flood plain, or ...). 6) Page 11, II.4.2 - This paragraph states that the mining and reclamation plan will be approved and monitored by the State of California, Water Quality Control Board. Butte County has respon- sibility for approving the reclamation plan for this operation under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) and may also wish to participate in any monitoring. 7) Page 14, 4. - The possible movement of turbid water from the dredge pond through existing tailings and into Honcut Creek may have an impact on water quality and the fishery in the Creek. This should be discussed. Reclamation Plan Comments 1) #27 c. states the tailings will be leveled. As most of this area appears to be in the flood plain of Honcut Creek, it may be preferable to slope the tailings deposits towards the stream channel in order to limit the area of potential flood- ing. In the ephemeral stream channels, tributary to Honcut Creek, drainage should be maintained throughout the operation's life and steps should be taken to insure that natural drainage is uninterrupted. It is unclear how drainage will be maintained L� Mr. Stephen A. Streeter May 27, 1983 Page Three through the dredge pond and buffer areas. 2) #27-f. states, "there is no problem with contaminants in ground. and surface water." If any refueling or maintenance is per- formed'in the project area, there is the potential for ground- water and surface water contamination. 1PThe project description shows the proposed operation to be a, dragline dredge which would float on the excavated pond. Any spills occuring in this pond water would have the potential to affect both surface and groundwater. Contingency plans should be.made in case of a spill. 3) The Reclamation Plan, item 26, states that 12" to 2" of soil will be stripped prior to mining and replaced on mined areas. Mr. Richter, in a telephone conversation on May 2, 1983, indicated that 1 to 2 feet of overburden was to be stripped and replaced. Two inches of soil would have little value in reestablishing vegetation.on the site.. The Reclamation Plan should indicate the actual amount of material to be salvaged and respread. 4) In order to maintain their capacity and, therefore, their function, the settling ponds should be cleaned out periodically. The material from these ponds could be used to resoil mined areas, in addition to salvaged overburden. 5) The Soil Conservation Service office in Yuba City, or the County Farm Advisor in Butte County can provide advice on the reseeding program. More information is needed on the type of seed(s), rate of application, method of application, and time of year seed would be applied to assess whether revegetation is likely to succeed. 6) Fertilizer would aid in revegetation efforts, but should not be applied to areas which would be inundated by flooding, as it could cause.algae blooms downstream. 7) Revegetation efforts could include species which would enhance use by turkeys in the Bangor Turkey Winter Range. Local California Department of Fish and Game offices should.have information on the types of plants used by turkeys. I want to apologize again about the site visit. Please don't hesitate to contact us on future applications. Hopefully, schedules will not be as complicated. Mr. Stephen A. Streeter May 27, 1983 Page Four If you have any questions regarding these comments or would like additional information, please call me at (916) 323-8565. Sincerely, Zoe . Mankoski Senior Environmental Planner Program -Manager Mined -Land Reclamation Program APPROVED: f9y' James F. Davis State Geologist cc:. B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. Wments on.the Environmental I*t Report 1. 11.1..1 _'Ground Water. There are shallow ground water levels which show in the dredger ponds left by the old dredgers in the tailings. These dredge tailings consist of 50 to 60% clay and the surface water will not filter through them so that this surface water would have to evaporate before this water table would lower. This type of shallow ground water is brought in by the heavy winter rains and cannot filter through the clay tailings. 2. Page 5 - ##11 On May 11, 1983 the Board of Directors of the Oroville Wyandotte Irrigation District approved a year around water supply to B. C. Richter Contr. Inc. of between 30 and 50 miners inches of water so the water will be from a privatze source. There will.be very little -water infil- tration through the old dredge tailings because there is a 50 to 60% clay factor which is consistantly throughout these tailings and which will not let the turbid water filter thru. We will not have to maintain the water table higher than Honcut Creek when we dredge the old tailings. We will be able to keep it one to two feet lower by lowering our turbid water drain ditch that goes to our settling ponds. We will be digging approximately 20 feet in depth throughout the dredger tailing areas which will give us plenty of floatation for our dredge boat. The pond water will not filter thru the Buffer Zone because l.- The material in that zone is made of 50 to 60% clay which makes it an impervious material and 2. -we will keep the pond level one or two feet below the level of Honcut Creek. When we dredge the virgin ground in Phase 1, we will maintain an impervious dike between the dredge pond and the old dredge tailings and our turbid water drain ditch will be located all in the virgin ground from the dredge pond to the settling ponds. 3. Surface Water There are 4 existing drainage patterns on the project which are of --& medium rate of overland flow southeasterly to Honcut Creek. We will also maintain these existing drainage patterns through all our working areas. 4. Our method of mining the Dagorret Property is by a large 8 cu. yd - Draglin a Dredge and ue will be able to excavate all of our material without the use of explosives. 5. Our settling ponds are constructed all in the virgin ground located on the lower end of the property. These ponds are 8 to 10 feet higher than the 100 year flood plain. We are going to pump from our last settling pond back to the dredger pond and re -use the water. Appendix H of the preliminary draft -Enor'ieaslned to the Zontelli/SR Minerals mining operation 7_o.the g. O.K. Put County in on the Monitoring of the water. 7. We will not let any turbid water filter from the dredge pond into the Honcut Creek at any time. There is a large amount of clay in these tailings which will not let the turbid water thru. Reclaimation Plan There is a natural fall when the tailings are leveled between Honcut Creek and the dredge tailings. After we dredge and level our tailings we will construct new drainage ditches from the original stream channels to Honcut Creek which will take care of the natural drainage. The drainage from the dredge pond will run through our turbid water drain ditch to the settling ponds. We will put in culvert pipes where our turbid water drain ditches cross the small natural stream channels. BuHe Co. Planning Coram. 1A AY 3 1. 1903 0MVi1% Calitor"a 2. #27 - No problem with contaminants in ground and surface water. In refueling or maintenance if there is any spill or contamination it would have to be cleaiii;d up immediately by digging the contaminated area up and hauling it to an excavated pit. It would not only contaminate the water but it would rob the gold off the recovery system of the dredge. 3. Item 26. Amount of top soil that will be stripped and replaced is between one and two feet in depth. 4. Settling ponds. The settling Aonds are constructed 50 feet in width and 250 feet in length with 10 foot pads around them so that our dragline can.clean them out whenever they fill up with sediment. The material vrill be loaded and hauled in trucks and spread over the leveled dredge tailings. 5. Reseeding. We will contact the Butte County Farm Advisor when we start the reseeding operations. 6. We will work with the Butte County Farm Advisor on the fertilizer. 7. We will contact the Fish & Game Offices about tiie Wild Turkey Range Revegetation. I. II APPENDIX F ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) k ERD Log# 83-03-08-04 BACKGROUND AP #27-1$-10 & 27-23-04013 1. Name of Proponent B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. 2. Address and Phone Number ot Proponent: 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A roville, CA 95965, 3. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5.' Name of Proposal, if applicable Mining Permit an Reclamation Plan ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in significant: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground sur- face relief features or removal of topsoil? d. Destruction, covering or modifica- tion of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in silta- tion, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Loss of prime agriculturally pro- ductive soils outside designated X urban areas? Appendix F - page 1' of 9. • YES MAYBE N0 h. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? _ 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial deterioration of ambient or local air quality?. G b. The creation of objectionable odors, smoke or fumes? c. Significant alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? >C 3. Water. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? �- c. Need for off-site surface drainage improvements, including vegetation removal, channelization or culvert installation? a. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? e. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? �'-- f. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature,'dissolved oxygen or turbidity? =� g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow -of ground waters? h. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? �( _ Ap- ndix F - page 2 of 9 i. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? j. Exposure of people or property to -water related hazards such as flooding? 4. Plant":Life. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Loss of -vegetation or change in the diversity of species or, number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops,* microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species " of plants? C. Introduction of new"species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agri- cultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Change in the diversity of species,, or numbers of any species of animals :(birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms, insects or" microfauna) ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? ;d. Reduction of, encroachment upon," "or' deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? YES MAYBE NO C_ X Appendix F.- page 3 of 9 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Increases in noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce significant light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a significant: a. Alteration of the planned land use of an area, or establish a trend which will demonstrably lead to such alteration? b. Conflict with uses on adjoining properties, or conflict with establicl-icd recreational, educa- tional, religious or scientific uses of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in substantial: a. Demand for., or increase in the rate of use of.any natural resources? b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10.- Risk of Upset. Does the proposal invo ve a risk of an explosion or the -release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal significantly alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area or physically divide an established community? 12. Housing. Will the proposal significantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? YES MAYBE NO Al l 41— Appendix Appendix F - page 4 of 9 _ __ _ Appendix F' -.page 5 YES MAYBE NO' - 13. Transportation/Circulation:. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional . vehicular movement? b. Significant effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems?- L d. Significant alterations to present patterns'of circulation or movement . of people and/or goods? 1! e. Alterations to, waterborne, iiLtil or air traffic? f. Increase .in traffic hazards to motor, vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 5' 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a'substantial need for new or altered governmental services in.any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection?^.. C. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services?� 15. Energy. Will.the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing.sources of -energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? ?� _ __ _ Appendix F' -.page 5 Appendix F - page 6 of 9 •r YES MAYBE NO 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or sub- stantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? �.. b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer (will trunk line be extended, providing capacity to serve new development) ? e. Storm water drainage? �! 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential. health hazards? � 18. Solid Waste. Will the proposal result in any significant impacts associated with solid waste disposal or litter control? \�- 19. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the o truction of any public designated or recognized scenic vista open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? �Y 20. Recreation. Willthe proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing public recrea- tion facilities? 21. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure,-object or building? 1^ Appendix F - page 6 of 9 YES MAYBE NO 22. Mandatory Findings of SiQnificance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the .habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause"a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate"a plantor animal com- munity, reduce the. -number or restrict the range of a 'rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short term benefits to the detriment of publicly adopted long-term environmental goals? «. C. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but - cumulatively considerable? (a project may impact on two or more.separate" resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) " .d. Does the project have environmental u effects which will case substantial adverse effects.on human beings, either directly or indirectly? r 4 Appendix F - page 7 of 9 • ,7-18-10, 27-23-4013 III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Project Description 1. Type of Project: Mining Permit and Reclamation Plan 2. Brief Description: Proposed gold mining operation consisting of a gold dredge boat with an 8 cubic yard dragline. 3. Location: North of North Honcut Creek, west of Dunstone Drive (near its .intersection with Avocado Road) at Cox Lane, southeast of Palermo. 4. Access and Nearest Public Road(s): Access provided from Dunstone Drive (just north of its intersection with Avocado Road) and from the east end of Cox Lane. S. Method of Sewage Disposal: Septic systems or portable facilities for employees. 6. Source of Water Supply: Well or O.W.I.D.; no water to be diverted from North Honcut Creek. 7. Proximity of_Power Lines: Available along Dunstone Drive; portable generator may be used rather than extending power lines. 8. Potential.for further land divisions and development:- This proposal would utilize 525 acres of 1,070 acres in total.; following reclamation of the land, 40 acre parcels are potential though continued use as grazing is expected for the time being. Environmental Setting Physical Environment: 1'. Terrain a. General Topographic Character: Gentle to moderately rolling foothill woodland terrain b. Slopes: 0-20%+ generally; slopes on some of the dredger tailings exceed 30% c. Elevation:. 250-300 feet + ASL in the areas proposed for mining d. Limiting Factors: Mining proposed no higher than the 300 ft. elevation; most of the gravel deposits are -at that elevation or lower 2. Soils a. Types and Characteristics: Predominately dredge tailings and Placer mined areas of mixed rock types; nearby lands with Auburn and Newville variant soil series; depth range of,10-40 inches; surface soil of silt loam, gravelly loam and sandy loam; subsoil of silt loam, gravelly clay loam and sandy clay loam; Appendix F - page 8 of .9 AP 27-18-10*7--23-4, 13 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) parent material of schistose greenstone or weakly consolidated conglomerate or sandstone; slow to, moderate permeability, moderately high runoff potential, medium.suitability for extensive range use. b. Limiting Factors: Shallow to moderately shallow soil depth; Newville soils have coarse fragments in the soil (gravel,. cobbles, or stones) making up 20% or more of the soils volume 3. Natural Hazards of the Land a. Earthquake Zone: Inferred and active faults traverse the area b. Erosion Potential: Slight to moderate c. Landslide Potential: Low d. Fire Hazard: Moderate to extreme e. Expansive Soil Potential: High 4. Hydrology a. Surface'Water: North Honcut Creek traverses the project area from northeast to southwest b. Ground Water: Unknown resource; well proposed to pro- vide. water for dredger mining operation c. Drainage Characteristics: Site drains toward North Honcut Creek via several tributaries d. Annual Rainfall (normal): 26-28 inches S. Visual/Scenic Quality: Moderate to high for rural setting 6. Acoustic Quality: Low ambient noise levels 7. Air Quality: Very good Biological Environment: 8. Vegetation:. Foothill woodland and limited habitat riparian 9. Wildlife Habitat: Lower sonoran life zone Cultural Environment: 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources in the area: High sensitivity; survey to be'required for Phase 1 and 2 11. Butte County General Plan designation: Grazing and open land 12. Existing Zoning: A-40 13. Existing Land Use on-site: Cattle grazing from January to March (until April or May in a wet year such as 1983) 14. Surrounding Area: a. Land Uses: Dispersed residences on large parcels, grazing, Appendix F - page 8a of 9 • AP 27-18-107-23-40 13 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) The following impacts and concerns have been identified for this mining permit and reclamation plan. A preliminary draft of an environmental impact report (E.I.R.) has been submitted by the applicant.' The purpose of the initial study is to further clarify those points which need to be adequately covered in the E.I.R. 1. The proposal may/will result in significant alteration of the landscape and geologic substructures. The reclamation plan and conditions of the mining permit will seek to mitigate these factors. (la-e,h) 2. Emissions from the motor vehicles and machinery will result in a slight reduction of ambient air quality. (2a) 3. Effects relatedtD water quantity, quality and drainage. (3a,b e -h. j) 4. Reduction of vegetation, including rip gran vegetation, and effects on present and future grazing. (4a,b,d) S. Encroachment upon fish or wildlife habitat. (5d) 6. Increases in noise levels and exposure of people to severe noise levels. (6a,b) 7. Relation of the proposed mining operation to land uses on adjoining properties. (8b) 8. Increase in the rate of use of natural resources. (9a) Appendix F - page 8b -of 9 mining operation at the Blue Lead mine to the east (currently not operational) b. Zoning: A-5, A-10 to the northeast c. General Plan Designations: Agricultural -Residential d. Parcel Sizes: 10 to 632 acres e. Population: Sparse density 15. Character of Site and Area: Dredger tailings along North Honcut Creek in a rural area between Palermo and Bangor 16. Nearest Urban Area: Oroville, 15 miles + to the northwest 17. Relevant Spheres of Influence: Butte County Mosquito Abate- ment District 18. Fire Protection Service: a. Nearest County (State) Fire Station: Bangor and Palermo b. Water Availability? Fire truck capacity, dredger boat pond The following impacts and concerns have been identified for this mining permit and reclamation plan. A preliminary draft of an environmental impact report (E.I.R.) has been submitted by the applicant.' The purpose of the initial study is to further clarify those points which need to be adequately covered in the E.I.R. 1. The proposal may/will result in significant alteration of the landscape and geologic substructures. The reclamation plan and conditions of the mining permit will seek to mitigate these factors. (la-e,h) 2. Emissions from the motor vehicles and machinery will result in a slight reduction of ambient air quality. (2a) 3. Effects relatedtD water quantity, quality and drainage. (3a,b e -h. j) 4. Reduction of vegetation, including rip gran vegetation, and effects on present and future grazing. (4a,b,d) S. Encroachment upon fish or wildlife habitat. (5d) 6. Increases in noise levels and exposure of people to severe noise levels. (6a,b) 7. Relation of the proposed mining operation to land uses on adjoining properties. (8b) 8. Increase in the rate of use of natural resources. (9a) Appendix F - page 8b -of 9 AP 27-18-10, 27-23-49 13 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) 9. Risks from using fuel on-site or in the event of an accident related to the settling ponds.or some other aspect of the mining operation. (10) 10. The amount of vehicular traffic generated, the impact _upon Dunstone Drive and Cox Lane. (13a,c) -11. An increased demand .for public services, particularly fire and police protection, maintenance of roads and other government services_ that would be required. (14,a,b,e,f) 12. The useof fuel::and energy resources as part of the mining operation. (15a) 13. The potential•need to extend power to the site in the event the portable generator is not used. (16a) 14. Creation of any health -hazards or exposure.of people to potential health hazards, including impairment of water quality, natural fire hazard or exposure of people to mosquitoes breeding in dredger tailing ponds. (17a,b) 1S. Alteration of the landscape in terms of its visual -appear ante. The retention of a buffer zone of vegetation and implementation of the reclamation plan are proposed to address this factor. (19) 16. Potential alteration of a significant archaeological or historical resource. A survey will be required for Phase l and likely Phase 2 at the present time. Phase 3 will be surveyed at a later date. (21) An environmental impact report (E•.I.R.) is found to be the appropriate document for this project. The items noted in the checklist with "maybe" or "yes" responses require further study. (22a -d) a Appendix F - page 8c of 9 IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: Q I find the proposed project COULD NOT have 'a significant. effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION �.s rEeemmended. Q I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because.the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS RECONIlMOED . Sgj I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. * Date�W124/943 4& � - '-t6 (Signatu e) Stephen A. Streeter' Senior Planner For: butte County anning ep . Reviewed by: * A focused E.I.R. is required. The E.I.R.' prepared for the rezone, mining permit and reclamation plan of Zontelli Mining.(later SR Minerals), File #77-50, Log #77-02-28-02, SCH #79093105, may be used as the basis for the updated E.I.R. (Note: A preliminary draft E.I.R. was submitted on March 25, 1983, which represented a revised version of the referenced E.I.R.) Appendix F - page 9' of g GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN STATCOF CALIFORNIA—RESOURCES AGENCY .governor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME REGION 2 •1701 NIMBUS ROAD, SUITE A RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA 95670 (916) 355-7030 May 23, 1983 Mr. Steve Streeter Butte County Planning Department 7 County -Center Drive , Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Mr. Streeter: The Department of Fish. -and Game has reviewed the•EIR for the Mining and Reclamation'Plan on 525 acres of the Dagorret Mining Property located -on Honcut Creek near Bangor, Butte County. On-site habitats consist of riparian and oak woodland -savannah with some ponded areas. We find that this plan offers adequate mitigation and protection of fish and wildlife resources. Although some wildlife habitat losses will occur, these should be short term and insignificant if revegetated with native species as.planned. If the Department can be of further assistance, please.contact Jerry Mensch, Environmental Services Supervisor, telephone (916) 355-7030. Sincerely, Paul T. Jensen Regional Manager awe 1983 • �,tal� APPENDIX G .• . Notification No. II-10�2-833 THP No. ALMEEMENT IR. *DING PROPOSED STREAM O BRAKE ALTERATION THIS AGREEMENT, entered into between the State of California, Department of Fish and Game, hereinafter called the Department, and Bernard C. Ricter of Oroville ,State of California ---ia hereinaftef called the operator, is as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1601 of California Fish and Game Code, the operator, on the 14th day of --APri 1 , 19-B3-, notified the Department that he intends to substantially divert or obstruct the natural flow of, or substantially change the bed, channel, or bank of, or use material from the streambed of, the following water: - neut f-reeh Butte ,State of California, S_2 In 9.25 T_18N R 43_ the County of 189 WHEREAS, The Department (represented by J. Linn, Wdn. Brawn, J. Sn en of subject area on the 28th _ day of April has made an inspection such operations may substantially adversely affec fish and wildlife peso �8 es including: has determined that fish and other aquatic life e THEREFORE, the Department hereby proposes measures to protect fish and wildlife during the operators work. The operator hereby agrees to accept the following recommendations as part of his work: NumbeLs back of this page and the following special recommendations: from the list of recommendations on the 1. All work in or near the stream or lake shall be confined to the period Year around 2• Permanent dr er - 3. A 50' buffer zone 4. No Process water Honcut and the associated remain undisturbed ing wawater fro sett ian v etation will be retained. n the work area and Honcut Creek onds will be allowed to enter If the operator's work changes from that stated in the notification specified above, this agreement is no longer valid and a new notification shall be submitted to the Department -of Fish and Game. Failure to comply with the provisions of this agreement and with other pertinent Code Sections, including but not limited to Fish and Game Code Sections 5650, 5652 and 5945, may result in prosecution. Nothing in this agreement authorizes the operator to trespass on any land or property, nor does it relieve the operator of responsibility for compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. A con- summated agreement does not necessarily* ecessaril constitute Department of Fish and Game endorsement of the proposed operation, or assure the Department's concurrence with permits required from other agencies. This agreement becomes effective on PP -on paympt of fee and termina s -31-84 Operator -Qb Title �� l� iDepartment Representative itle Associate Water Quality Biologist Organization � - �--���-- �• Department of Fish and Game, State of California Date 1 - Date-g-/7--73 Off inspection was not made, cross out words within parentheses. APPENDIX K • ` RECOAMENDATIONS Disturbance or remosll sof vegetation shall not exceed ce the minimum, nessaryto complete operations. -The disturbed portions of any stream channel or lake inar- gin within the high water mark of the stream or lake shall be restored to as near their original condition as possible. 2. Restoration shall include the revegetation of stripped or exposed areas. 3. Rock, riprap, or other erosion protection shall be placed in areas where vegetation cannot reasonably be expected to become reestablished. 4. Installation of bridges, culverts, or other structures shall be such that water flow is not impaired and upstream or downstream passage of fish is assured at all times. Bottoms of temporary culverts shall be placed at or below stream channel grade. Bottoms of permanent culverts shall be plac-d• below stream channel grade. 5. Plans for design of concrete sills and other features that could potentially impede fish migrations must be approved by Department engineers. 6. When any dam ( any artificial obstruction) is being constructed, maintained, or placed in operation, suffi- cient water shall at all times be allowed to pass down- stream to maintain fishlife below the dam. 7. An adequate fish passage facility must be incorporated into any barrier that obstructs fish passage. 8. Any temporary dam ( any artificial obstruction) con- structed shall only be built from material such as clean gravel which will cause little or no siltation. 9 No equipment will be operated in live stream channels. 10. Equipment shall not be operated in the stream channels of flowing live streams except as may be necessary to construct crossings or barriers and fills at channel changes. 11. When work in a flowing stream is unavoidable, the entire streamflow shall be diverted around the work area by a barrier, temporary culvert, and/or a new channel capable of permitting upstream and down- stream fish movement. Construction of the barrier and/or the new channel shall normally begin in the downstream area and continue in an upstream direc- tion, and the flow shall be diverted only when con- struction of the diversion is completed. Channel bank or barrier construction shall be adequate to prevent seepage into or from the work area. Channel banks or barriers shall not be made of earth or other substances subject to erosion unless first enclosed by sheet piling, rock riprap, or other protective material. The enclosure and the supportive material shall be removed when the work is completed and the removal shall normally proceed from downstream in an upstream direction. • sary to construct barriers or fills. If work in the lake is unavoidable, a curtain enclosure to prevent siltation of the lake beyond the immediate working area shall be installed. The enclosure and any supportive material shall be removed when the work is completed. /4. Silt settling basins shall be located away from the stream or lake to prevent discolored, silt -bearing water from reaching the stream or lake. V11 5. Preparation shall be made so that runoff from steep, erodible surfaces will be diverted into stable areas with little erosion potential. Frequent water checks shall be placed on dirt roads, cat tracks, or other work trails to control erosion. ✓16. Nash water containing mud or silt from aggregate wash- ing or other operations shall not be allowed to enter a lake or flowing streams. 17.:L) A silt catchment basin shall be constructed across the stream immediately below the project site. This catchment basin shall be constructed of gravel which is free from mud or silt. b) Upon completion of the project and after all flowing water in the area is clear of turbidity, the gravel along with the trapped sediment shall be removed• from •the stream. 18. If operations require moving of equipment across a flowing stream, such operations shall be conducted without substantially increasing stream turbidity. For repeated crossings, the operator shall install a bridge, culvert, or rock -fill crossing as specified in comments below. 19. If a stream channel has been altered during the opera- tions, its low flow channel shall be returned as nearly as possible to its natural state without creating a possible future bank erosion problem, or a flat wide channel or sluice -like area. If a lake margin has been altered, it shall be returned as nearly as possible to its natural state without creating a future bank erosion problem. The gradient of the streambed or lake margin shall be as nearly as possible the same gradient as existed prior to disturbance. 20. Structures and associated materials not designed to withstand high seasonal flows shall be removed to areas above the high water mark before such flows occur. �1. 12. Temporary fills shall be constructed of nonerodible materials and shall be removed immediately upon work 22. completion. 13. Equipment shall not be operated in the lake or its margin except during excavation and as may be neces- No debris, soil, silt, sand, bark, slash, sawdust, rub- bish, cement or concrete or washings thereof, oil or F products or other organic or earthen material from any logging, construction, or associated activity of whatever nature shall he allowed to enter into or placed where it may be washed by rainfall or runoff into, waters of the State. When operations are com- pleted, any excess materials or debris shall be removed from the work area. No rubbish shall be deposited within 150 feet of the high water mark of any stream or lake. The operator will notify the Department of Fish and Game of the date of commencement of operations and the date of completion of operations at least five days prior to such completion. ou.o CT cs• ORO WIM- WY4#PO UE iRRIC4UON PISMcr WATER DIVISION POWER DIVISION Domestic - Irrigation - Commercial - Industrial Hydro -Electric - Storage - Recreation P. 0. Box 229 OROVILLE, CA. 95965 P. O. Box 117 FORSESTOWN. CA. 95941 Phone (916) 533-4578 Phone (916) 534-1221 IN REPLY REFER TO: Headquarters Office May 11 , 1983 Oroville Buffs Co. Planning Comet. MAY 13-1983 B.C. Richter Con. Co. • 1900 Oro -Dam Blvd.) Ste. 1A aO''rO pFr Oroville, Ca. 95965 Gentlemen: At a Regular,Meeting of the Board of Directors of the-Oroville- Wyandotte Irrigation District held on May 10, 1983, your request for a Surplus Water Agreement to serve A.P. 27-18-102 27-10-27 and 27-23-04 was approved for the year 1983. The water will be delivered from the Bald Hills Ditch and Bangor Canal. This agreement,will be renewable on a year to year basis. Very truly yours, OROVILLE-WYANDOTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Fritz C. Steppat 17 General Manager/Chief Engineer FCS/hm APPENDIX I File No. / — BUTTE COUNTY* Public Works Dept. (Fo Action 1, 2,3) (For, 149—tion ✓) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. D&C raffic Const. 1 V Br. Des. uIIA Ir kDo T ansp. L Mapping Ref. Disp. ' Drng. / S.I. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits l Inter -Departmental Memorandum TO: Zoe Mankoski, Division o,f'Mines:& Geology . FROM: Steve Streeter, Butte County Planning SUBJECT: Field trip to proposed mining operation for B. C. Richter Contracting DATE:` April 18, 1983 Ken Cole of your office confirmed that Thursday, April 28 is the date for the.field trip. The outing will begin at. 10°OO....a.m. from the Dunstone Drive and Bangor Park Road. intersection. SAS:lkt cc: Joseph Henao, Regional Water Quality.Control Board Jerry Mensch, Dept. of Fish and Game � - Clay Castleberry, Public Works B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. 7_ • • File No BUTTE COUNTY Public Works Dept. (rd, Actio' 1, 2,3) (For Inf mation ✓) Director veil Dep. Dir. IL Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. Shop & Yards Bldg. Insp. Admin. D&C / Traffi Const. Rd. 060 te) Br. Des. U Sur. & Loc. CalTransp. � R/W r. Mapping Land Dev. Ref. Disp. Drng. / S.I. L"IS7- Sub. & Pcl. Maps Perm its " : TK `awA y PLANNING COMMISSION 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 9596` PHONE: 534-4601 April 6, 1983 Zoe Mankoski Division of Mines and Geology 610 Bercut Drive Sacramento, CA 9S814 RE: Mining Operation for B. C. Richter Contracting, Inc. Dear Ms. Mankoski: We request that a geologist from your agency plan to be part of a field trip to this proposed mining operation. A copy of the reclamation plan for this project was sent.to the state geologist on March 21, 1983 by Clay Castleberry, Butte County Director. of Public Works. As discussed with you on the telephone, we have found it'useful in the past to arrange a joint field trip with representatives from responsible state agencies. In addition to someone from your agency, we expect to have the local representative for the Regional Water Quality Control Board and someone from the California Department of Fish and Game. Ken Cole and Elgar Stephens.are the two geologists we have dealt with in the past. The two dates being considered for the field trip are Thursday, April 21st or Thursday, April 28th. April 21 would be the pre- ferred date. In either case, the field trip would begin at 10:00 a.m. The rendezvous point for the beginning of the field trip will be at the Dunstone Drive and Bangor Park Road inter- section. Refer to the enclosed map. If you need an additional copy of the reclamation plan or have any further questions, please contact our office. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future as to which date would be -feasible for one of your staff geologists. Sincerely., 7 /� ephen A. Streeter Senior Planner. SAS:lkt cc: Joseph Henao, Regional Water Quality Control.Board Jerry Mensch,-Dept. of Fish and Game /Clay Castleberry, Public Works 2 lr86z C9 ` �ofM' ��oyo�g4,,y /jam r File No. C><j BUTTE COUNTY (For Action 1, 2,3) Public Works Dept. (Fd Information ✓) Director Dep. Dir. Sec. Rd. & Br. Mtce. I I I Shop & Yards I I I I Bldg. Insp. Admin. I I D&C / Traffic Const. Rd. Des. Br. Des. Sur. & Loc. Transp. R/W Mapping Land Dev. ?/l� Ref. Disp. Drng. / S. 1. Sub. & Pcl. Maps Permits 'n Bettye Kircher; Planning Director Clay Castleberry, Director of Public Works Reclamation.Plan - B.C. Richter March 21, 1983 " Attached is the Reclamation Plan for B'.C.'Richter which•i's"Orioposed'to be located in the Dunstone Drive'area"as shown in Exhibit'1`-A.. I have examined the plan and map'and believe that:it can be operated in accordance with the requirements of'the State Surface btiaing.Act and our own County ordinance. " I willV attempt.to be at the Planning Commission'meeting-when it is addressed wind would be happy to visit•ihe site with you in the meantime if this is .convenient for you. ClAy•Castleberry CC:dd Director of Public Works Encls. cc: B.C. Richter Contracting, Inc., 1900 Oro Dam Blvd., Suite 1-A, Oroville'95965 State Geologist, Dept. of Conservation, Division of Mines & Geology, 1416 Ninth St., Sacramento 95814 (w/encls.) P.S. to Bernie Richter: I'm sending a copy of the application and map to the State"Geologist as is required. P.S. to State Geologist: I believe that Mr. Richter has filed your copies with you; therefore, I am sending you only one. 21, Attach a map of the minted lands and/or suitable aerial photograph showing: �a) Boundaries and topographic details of the site; (b) Location of all streams, roads, railroads, v,'ate Walls, and utility facilities within 500 -Leet of .site; (c) Location of all currently proposed access roads to - be constructed in conducting the surface mining operation(s); (d) Location of areas (to be) mined, and of waste dumps and tailings ponds. (e) By use of overlay symbol or color, depiction of separate mining phases if applicable. (See Item 20) (f) The source of map base, orientation (North arrow), and scale (e.g., 1" = 500', etc.) of the map. i v r L nde0o u Waw* dumo • r� IsGravel bar skinning Rail Other Other 19a. If processing of the ores or minerals r17lied is planned to I)e co: -ducted at or adjacent to the site, briefly describe th-el nature of the p.rocessirig and explain dispos�rl method of tha tailings or waste fron processin'Z71SCREENING & WASHING LEVELING & RESOILING & RESEEDING GROUND AS DREDGED 19b. Estirmate quantity: (gallons per day) and cua.lity of water required by the proposed operation, specifying proposed sources of this water, of rethod of its conveyance to this property and the quantity and quality and rethod of disposal of used and/or surplus Water. WEWILL WIUSE APPBE ROX. 500 GAL -PER MINUTE OF WATER FROM HONCUT CREEKTHAT AFTER PASSING THRU 4 SETTLING PONDS 50FT:.BY 50FT LONG A TOTAL OF 200LF.THEt� aPU14P:EIl(- G'`'-.I•ZIMP� ,AI`ID PIPED TO 10 GALLONS PERBACK TO THE V MIND E AREA. E E APORATION FACTOR IS ABOUT 8 WE WILL PURC ' 20. If the nature of the• deposit and the minir_L method used will permit, describe and show' the steps or phases of the mi.niz operation that allow concurrent reclamation, and time schedule for such concurrent include a proposed activities. — B. C. Richter Contracting reclain:at�ion Flan t,em 20 -Land is to be reclaia:ed for Agriculture as mining progresses. a.. Limitations of Gold Drecirging Operat�llowoontattached he nmap omarked t�chiti,tr1Ani.occurin�- above the 300 ft. contour as shown in y b. A limitation of disturbed and unreclaimed surface to 10 acres at any time (land surface from which material has removedexcavated not realanted,pshali,notuexceedthe lten acressurface from which vegatation has been at any one time.) in round will include replacement and c. Reclaimation of disturbed land on the the g of leveling of the excavated material. Plus the re-esrtabnislandtareas eontthe oproperty comparable to that now existing on the adjoining g g removal shall be established in each disturhe bed area.erltailithin nne year as showntin redhe tonlattached of vegatation. The-re-mir_ing,c, t �p marked Exhibit A-1 will just belleveled and not resoiled under the above conditloI E S. (L) 13 OL 0L ?r l a_v 5 hol or colo C sopnrwtc :,,i.1-r.H pba,s it apvlict�w (j) "Jh-,-OLrco- of rt: -p ball ;E , rf RvECLM3Ly T IO'l PLAN: 22. indicate on an overlay °ts topbefItem covered0'oy'or y rebla��toon r symbol on reap those are plan. Acreage _,gr ACRES, 0`7 Per_dix B • County/City Butte SUGGESTED MODEL RECLA,1'kTI0_v PLiiN As- a wide toy Counties and Cities for Compliance- C•;_ith Sec tioG 2172, Surface %!inino and Recia:;.3tior, ?pct of 1975 O NZR, OPLzaTOR, AN "LGE`;T: 1. Applicant Name B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. Address 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965' Telephone 533-6629 BY^-��c� C �•e.� ' PRE S1Q�T 2. Name (if .any) of 11ineral Property DAGORRET MINING PROPERTY 3. Prooertf C*Uners, O'er owners of Sur z2Ca rlbhtS' uj 1St all iJ;v'?�,'i' } Name JOHN DAGORRET Address RT.1 BOX -411 CORNING,CA. 96021 Tele -hone -916-824=3087 4. C -„'e'er s of 211imeral rights. JOHN DAGORRET RT.1 BOX 411 Fame CORNING,CA.96021, %Cd2'cSS Telept on= 916-824-3087 5. -Lessee, Name Address Telephone 6. Operator. ,Name nd�ireSS Telechone B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. 1900 ORO -DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 533-6629 B.C.RICHTER CONTRACTING,INC. 1900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965, 533-.6629 oK v } 7, Agent of Process. (Person designated by opera Lor. zs his anent for the service of process). INa:ae BERNARD C.RICHTER Addres51900 ORO DAM BLVD. SUITE 1-A OROVILLE,CA. 95965 Telephone 533-.6629 Q ` m extent of the ncludin le=*alof S.. Brief descr_*n, 1 a mined. lard {to b2) involved by this ope tion, including tcta' acreage. APPROXIMATELY 525 ACRES Section(s)24,25,35-36, Towansaip 18N Rang? 4E 18 18N SE MDB&M . Ceridian 9—Describe the access route to the operation site. COX LANE 8 DUNSTONE DRIVE 10. Attach Location and Vicinity 1111-P ATTACHED MAP - EXHIBIT - DESCRIM"ION 11. Mineral co.odi tS (to be) mined: GOLD 12. Geologic brief including brief General geologic .setting, more detailed geologic description of the mineral deposit (to be) mined, and principal minerals CRD rDR�13GRW P�AsILGe '-'-ROLLING GRAZING LAND ALONG HONCUT CREEK 13. Brief description of environ-nerital setting of the site and the surrouadin x areas. Describe existing area land use,. soil, vegetation, ,round crater elevation and surface grater characteristids, average annual rainfall and/or other factors pertaining to enviror_m?ntal impacts and their :r_itigation and reclamation. RANCH LAND,GRAZNG,ALONG HONCUTT CREEK SAND 9 GRAVEL DEPOSITED FROM GOLD DREDGING. HONCUT CREEK HAS A INTERMITTANT FLOW AND DRY IN THE SUMMER. AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL IS 23 INCHES. ALSO LAND HAS -GRASS AND COTTONWOOD AND SMALL OAK TREES. THIS OPERATION IS RECLAIMING FOR AGRICULTURE AND GRAZING OF OLD PREVIOUSLY MINED AREAS LEFT IN BAD SHAPE- �os�� (Lr��c)��FacE ', OPLR�Cc�;;� Proposed starting date o.f operation l0_1-83 E5ti�r_ated Life of Operation 10 TO 15 YEARS Duration of First Phase lo. Over: -tlon -Fill be (is): CoGt1 cuous X , Seasonal , Inter=mittent Develop -d, Plot' yet in operation Ter,-irorarily deactivated , Stockpile in aline 16. Ooer.ati on will be (is) : Under 5,OOO tons cu. yds/yr. 5,000 -.50,000 tons cu. yds/yr. 50.9000 - 250, 000 tons cu, yds ;/yr.�. 250,000 - 1,000,.000 tons cu. yds/yr. X Over 1,000,000 tons cu. yds/yr. : 17. Total anticipated production Mineral commodities to be removed - tons (cu. yds.)5-7 YIL.9 . CYS. Waste retained on the site - tons (cu, ydS.)5_7 NIL Paste disposed o -f site - tons (cu. Yds. )CYS •NOS Ziac i u� anticipated depth 1 8 _Tn2n FF.F.T 18. Mini ng Method: (Check all applicable) Open Pit Gravel/Sand Pit Single B=nch Drill and Blast Quarry: Hill Top ',�altibench Side Hill DrzolineGOLD DREDGING X Low Level sllovpl Slurry 1-1.1np Clay Pit Truck to p, ocessinJ Borrow Pit Plant (to RR) Tailings Pond 23.. Describe e u timate physical con tion of the site and Specify propo use(s), or potent u of the nined lands as reclaimed. 1 � yi�i/■Q10�►�i1�1�I:��Y�r���L�A�•� ice++ -� -� - 24. Describe relationship of the interim, uses other than mining and the ultimate physical condition to: (a) Zoning regulations. A-5 ,OP(b) General plan and plan elerrents_ GTOS UNITTSS P LAND 1 O5 UNPER AC 25. Provide evidence that all owners of a possessory interest in this land have been notified of the proposed use(s) or Potential uses identified in Item 22. (Attach -copy of notarized statement of acknowledgment, etc.) WE HAVE A LETTER.FROM.JOHN DAGORRET ATTACHED and proposed soil salvage plan. 26. Describe soil conditions THERE IS APPROX. 1lsTO 2 O RED SOIL ON THE VIRGIN GROUND WE PLAN TO REMOVE THIS SOIL WITH A LARGE RUBBER TIRE SCRAPER AHEAD OF THE DREDGING OPERATION AND PLACE IT ON THE LEVELED DREDGE OFTAILINGS REMOVINGBEHIND PLACINGD&ELLEVELING OFLTHE TOPOO US CYC SOIL OVER THE LEVELED DREDGE TAILINGS. 27. Describe the methods, their sequence and timing, to be used in bringing the reclaration•of the land to its end state. Indicate on map (Iter. 21-22) or on diagrams as necessary. Include discussion of the pertinent items I-isted below. (a) Backfilling and grading. (b) Stabili zati on of slop.e%. r--(c-)-Sid 111z3tioz Of par-r�z2n -Geste-dur+p�s, tailing E�'c (d) Rehabilitation of pre -mining drain_a-4. -- -- �._ (e) Rem'oval', disposal, or ut,lizati on of res? dualA_4 t equipment, structures, -rz'fu-se, etc. - B. c. Richter Contr, Item #27 Answer fr (.i). Control of contaminants, especially with regard a; To be done as c to surface runoff and ground Nater. b. Not necessary i (g) l reat.ment of streambeds and streanbar_ks to cont 0 c. Tailings will t' erosion. and sedimentation. ,d. We will not di,,' (h). Removal of. -minimization of residual hazards. e. At end of opera (i) .R�soiling; revege -ati on with evidence tl-'at plants f. 'There is no pry can. sur ,,rive 'given• the site's • Lopo,.ap hy, soil and g. We will not ex' cli =ate . h. No residual haj I. we will replace top soi-1 wi_h same MaLerl�dL�Cl�L�15—IiO�{(�Te5eT1'tea-�vr['--vpera-civr.�-rc�. 28. If applicant has selected a short term phasing of his ,reclamati.oa, describe in detail the specific reclamation to be accomplished during first phase_ EACH 10 ACRES WILL BE RECLAIMED AS DREDGING PROGRESSES. 29. Describe how `reclarz-ation of this s_te in this manner may affect future �inin� at this site and in the surrounding area. WHEN THIS SITE IS MINED & RECLAIMED FOR AGRICULTURE THERE WILL BE NO OTHER MINING_IN THIS AREA. I L/G C . :.� 6 R :1 BUTTE COUNITY PLANK I N '0MM I SS I 0N " 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE - OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95�'�5 A� �• `' PHONE: 534-4601 To: John Mendonsa , Public 14,orks DATE: March 14 1983 RE: PROJECT REVIEW AND ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Log #83-0.3-08-04 Enclosed is preliminary data our office has received or generated concerning the following project: AP 27-18-10, 27-23-4, 13 E: C. Richter Con r. Inc. - Use permit to allow a gold mining operation consisting of an 8.cy. dragline gold dredge boat on property zoned A-40 located north of Honcut Creek, west of Dunstone Drive at Cox Lane, south of Oroville. We are making an assessment of possible environmental impacts and will be. preparing an environmental document, either a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report. Please provide any factual statements, ideas for investigation, or opinions you can offer in your area of concern or expertise that relate to either physical, social, or economic impacts that this project may generate. Please respond within 14 days of the above -noted date: If no response is generated by this inquiry, then it shall be assumed that there are no.. significant environmental impacts which are potential from.the project. We. appreciate any assistance you can provide. Sincerely, CraiaL,Sanders Planning Technician Comments: &6GL4--,,g770,✓ /. ✓n �i�w ,�— � r`i s r-1;1-GTo2 )fRf c 1,0rr 04�7_10*e Z44AA-1 gor'i�r S 2Z-83 (Write or type in space provided & return this sheet.) • • L couNry OF BUM U"o DevECOAINp►r SEQ MAR 2-193 fo a10 �.._ — O / JOHN" DAGGF'ET:i IN SECTION 19 T.18NRSEJOd .. o"cu" c*.' I;:'BUTTE COUN' 3 l t _ 00 /� v A.P.#28-20-4 A.P.#28-20-12 INSECTION 24-T18NR4E-MDB6M. A . P . # 2 7 -18 -10 CALI. Co. Planning Camp; IN SECTION 25—T18NR4E—iiDB&1'-1. 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