Common use of Prevention of Waste Clause in Contracts

Prevention of Waste. Lessee shall exercise diligence in drilling and operating xxxxx for Oil and Gas on the Leased Premises while such products can be secured in Paying Quantities; carry on all operations in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with approved methods and practice, having due regard for the prevention of waste of Oil or Gas developed on the Leased Premises, or of the entrance of water through xxxxx drilled by Lessee into the productive sands or Oil or Gas-bearing strata to the destruction or injury of the Oil or Gas deposits, the preservation and conservation of the Leased Premises for future productive operations, and to the health and safety of workmen and employees. Lessee agrees to plug securely all xxxxx before abandoning the same; to shut off effectually all water from the Oil or Gas bearing strata; not drill any new well within 200 feet of any then existing house or barn, on or near the Leased Premises without Lessor's written consent; carry out at Lessee's expense all reasonable orders and requirements of the Authorized Officer relative to prevention of waste, preservation of the Leased Premises, and the health and safety of workmen; bury all pipelines crossing tillable lands below plow depth, as determined by the Authorized Officer, unless other arrangements therefore are made with the Authorized Officer; pay all damages to crops, buildings, and other improvements on the premises occasioned by Lessee's operations; provided, that Lessee shall not be held responsible for delays or casualties occasioned or caused by force majeure. Lessee must thoroughly clean all vehicles and equipment so that no noxious or poisonous plants may be introduced or spread on Reservation lands. Should an infestation of noxious or poisonous plants be found either on a temporary or permanent base of operations or along access roads or trails used and/or constructed by Lessee. Lessee shall be required; if responsible for the infestation, to provide control measures as directed by the Authorized Officer or Lessor. The Secretary and Lessor shall bear the burden of proof on the issue of Lessee's responsibility for the infestation.

Prevention of Waste. Lessee shall exercise diligence in drilling and operating xxxxx for Oil and Gas on the Leased Premises while such products can be secured in Paying Quantities; carry on all operations in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with approved methods and practice, having due regard for the prevention of waste of Oil or Gas developed on the Leased Premises, or of the entrance of water through xxxxx drilled by Lessee into the productive sands or Oil or Gas-bearing strata to the destruction or injury of the Oil or Gas deposits, the preservation and conservation of the Leased Premises for future productive operations, and to the health and safety of workmen and employees. Lessee agrees to plug securely all xxxxx before abandoning the same; to shut off effectually all water from the Oil or Gas bearing strata; not drill any new well within 200 feet of any then existing house or barn, on or near the Leased Premises without Lessor's written consent; carry out at Lessee's expense all reasonable orders and requirements of the Authorized Officer relative to prevention of waste, preservation of the Leased Premises, and the health and safety of workmen; bury all pipelines crossing tillable lands below plow depth, as determined by the Authorized Officer, unless other arrangements therefore are made with the Authorized Officer; pay all damages to crops, buildings, and other improvements on the premises occasioned by LesseeXxxxxx's operations; provided, that Lessee shall not be held responsible for delays or casualties occasioned or caused by force majeure. Lessee must thoroughly clean all vehicles and equipment so that no noxious or poisonous plants may be introduced or spread on Reservation lands. Should an infestation of noxious or poisonous plants be found either on a temporary or permanent base of operations or along access roads or trails used and/or constructed by Lessee. Lessee shall be required; if responsible for the infestation, to provide control measures as directed by the Authorized Officer or Lessor. The Secretary and Lessor shall bear the burden of proof on the issue of LesseeXxxxxx's responsibility for the infestation.