Common use of RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR Clause in Contracts

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment of a participating area or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator and terminate Unit Operator’s rights as such for a period of 6 months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, unless a new Unit Oper- ator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 days before such resignation or re- moval becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator under this agreement shall not termi- nate its right, title, or interest as the owner of working interest or other interest in unit- ized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a fora period of 6 six (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO AO, and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal and Indian trust lands, and the Division as to State lands unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to thereofto the AOAO and the Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any ofany material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any ofany xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the liave (he right to resign at any time dine prior to the es- tablishment Ihe establishment of a participating area uuitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation lesignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the die duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate temiinate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 ofsix (6) months after niter notice of intention iutention to resign has lias been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and ownennnd the AO AO. and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory iu n satisfnctoiy condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, die AO ns to Federal aud Indian trust lands and unless a new Unit Oper- ator shall Operator sliall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and mid obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have sliall liave the right to re- sign in resign iu like manner maimer and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existenceexisteuce, but in all instances of resigna- tion ofresignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and mid approved as hereinafter provided, the working woikiug interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance forperfomiance of the duties of Unit Operator, and aud shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for fix any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its ofits duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same saute percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein hereiu provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to thereofto the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate sliall uot terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner owner- of working a woiking interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the tire resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly tire newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing Notlriug herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any ofmiy xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment of a participating area establishment ofunitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate terminal Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 ofsix (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO AO. and until all ail xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, AO as to Federal and Indian trust lands and unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion ofresignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly bejointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The Tne resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its xxxx ofits resignation. The Unit Operator may, . upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations hereunder, be subject to obligations xxxxxxxxx.xx subjeetto removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working ofworking interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to thereofto the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment of a participating area or areas hereundertime, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after written notice of intention to resign has been served given by Unit Operator on to all working interest owners Working Interest Owners and the AO Commissioner and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, Division unless a new Unit Oper- ator shall have been selected and approved and Operator shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. The Unit Operator shall have shall, upon default or failure in the right to re- sign in like manner performance of its duties and obligations hereunder, be subject to like limi- tations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in removal only by unanimous vote of all Working Interest Owners other than Unit Operator. Such removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the Commissioner and Division. In all such instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor to Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners Working Interest Owners shall be jointly responsible for the performance of the duties of the Unit OperatorOperator and shall, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective effective, appoint a common agent Unit Manager to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, title or interest as the owner of working interest a Working Interest or other interest in unit- ized substancesUnitized Substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxxequipment, equipmentbooks and records, materials, appurtenances and ap- purtenances other assets used in conducting the unit op- erations Unit operations and owned by the Working Interest Owners (including any and all data and information which it might have gained or assembled by reason of its operation of the Unit Area) to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, Unit Manager if no such new Unit Operator is selected elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations Unit Operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, equipment or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve or discharge any Unit Operator who resigns or is removed hereunder from any liability or duties accruing to or performable by it prior to the effective date of such resignation or removal.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s rights as such for a period of 6 six months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement Unit Agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized substancesUnitized Substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal lands and the Division as to State and fee lands, unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AOAO and the Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment of a participating area or areas hereundertime, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after written notice of intention to resign has been served given by Unit Operator on to all working interest owners Working Interest Owners, the Land Commissioner and the AO and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, A.O. unless a new Unit Oper- ator shall have been selected and approved and Operator shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. The Unit Operator shall have shall, upon default or failure in the right to re- sign in like manner performance of its duties and obligations hereunder, be subject to like limi- tations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder removal by Working Interest Owners having in the aggregate eighty percent (80%) or more of the Unit Participation then in effect exclusive of the Working Interest Owner who is in existence, but in the Unit Operator. Such removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the Land Commissioner and the A.O. In all such instances of resigna- tion effective resignation or removal, until a successor to Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners Working Interest Owners shall be jointly responsible for the performance of the duties of the Unit OperatorOperator and shall, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective effective, appoint a common agent Unit Manager to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement Agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, title or interest as the owner of working interest a Working Interest or other interest in unit- ized substancesUnitized Substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, books and records, materials, appurtenances and ap- purtenances any other assets used in conducting connection with the unit op- erations Unit Operations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, Unit Manager if no such new Unit Operator is selected to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunderelected. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the removal of any material, equipment, equipment or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve or discharge any Unit Operator or Unit Manager who resigns or is removed hereunder from any liability or duties accruing or performable by it prior to the effective date of such resignation or removal.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO AO, FIMO, and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal and Indian trust lands, and the Division as to State lands unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AOAO and the Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s rights as such for a period of 6 six months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and owners, the AO AO, the Land Commissioner, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, as to Federal lands, and the Land Commissioner, as to State, unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release the Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AOAO and Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO AO, and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal and Indian trust lands, and the Division as to State lands unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion ofresignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The 1316 resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to thereofto the AOAO and the Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Uuit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 s l x (6) months after notice of intention ofintention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest inteiest owners and (he AO, the AO Land Commissioner and tlte Division, and until all xxxxx then (xxx drilled here- under beretuider are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal lands, and (he Division as to State lands unless a ft new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and arid shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit ofUnit Operator prior to the expiration of said periodofsaid poiod. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and mannerand subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating producing unit area established establislted hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working wotking interest owners shall be jointly joiutly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 tliiny (30) days before such sucb resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereundertakeu hereundo-. The Tlte resignation of Unit Operator shall not uot release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring occuning prior to the effective date of its ofits resignation. The Tlie Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance perfonnnnce of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the (lie same percentage vote of the owners of working wotking interests as herein provided for the tlie selection of a new Unit OperatorUuit Opoator. Such re- moval shall removal sliall be effective upon notice thereof to the AOthereofto die AO and die Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of working a wotking interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Uuit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the die unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agentageut, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any ofany material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the tire preservation of any ofany xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 six (6) months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all ail xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal and Indian trust lands and the Division as to State and fee lands, unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to thereofto the AOAO and the Land Commissioner. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of a working interest or other odicr interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly newly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected selected, elected, to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations Rev. 07/95 hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for lor the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior pritr to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area unitized production or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from ftren the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate laminate Unit Operator’s Opoatoris rights as such for a period of 6 months six (6) mouths after notice of intention to resign has been beat served by Unit Operator Opaator on all working interest owners and the AO AO, and the Land Commissioner and the Division, and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonmentabandonmatt, whichever is required by the AOAO as to Federal and Indian trust lands, and the Division as to State lands unless a new Unit Oper- ator Opaator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said ofsaid period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign in resign io like manner manna and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time anytime after a participating producing unit area established hereunder hoeunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removalronoval, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Opaator is selected and approved as . hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall shalt be jointly responsible for performance poforraaace of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later Dot lata than 30 thirty (30) days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent cotnmoo agojt to represent them than in any action to be taken betaken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date xxxx of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator under this agreement shall not termi- nate its right, title, or interest as the owner of working interest or other interest in unit- ized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx.

RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF UNIT OPERATOR. Unit Operator shall have the right to resign at any time prior to the es- tablishment establishment of a participating area or areas hereunder, but such resignation shall not be- come become effective so as to release Unit Operator from the duties and obligations of Unit Oper- ator Operator and terminate Unit Operator’s 's rights as such for a period of 6 months after notice of intention to resign has been served by Unit Operator on all working interest owners and the AO and until all xxxxx then drilled here- under hereunder are placed in a satisfactory condition for suspension or abandonment, whichever is required by the AO, unless a new Unit Oper- ator Operator shall have been selected and approved and shall have taken over and assumed the duties and obligations of Unit Operator prior to the expiration of said period. Unit Operator shall have the right to re- sign resign in like manner and subject to like limi- tations limitations as above provided at any time after a participating area established hereunder is in existence, but in all instances of resigna- tion resignation or removal, until a successor Unit Oper- ator Operator is selected and approved as hereinafter provided, the working interest owners shall be jointly responsible for performance of the duties of Unit Operator, and shall not later than 30 days before such resignation or re- moval removal becomes effective appoint a common agent to represent them in any action to be taken hereunder. The resignation of Unit Operator shall not release Unit Operator from any liability for any default by it hereunder occurring prior to the effective date of its resignation. The Unit Operator may, upon default or failure in the performance of its duties or ob- ligations obligations hereunder, be subject to removal by the same percentage vote of the owners of working interests as herein provided for the selection of a new Unit Operator. Such re- moval removal shall be effective upon notice thereof to the AO. The resignation or removal of Unit Oper- ator Operator under this agreement shall not termi- nate terminate its right, title, or interest as the owner of working interest or other interest in unit- ized unitized substances, but upon the resignation or 43 CFR Ch. II (10–1–14 Edition) removal of Unit Operator becoming effective, such Unit Operator shall deliver possession of all xxxxx, equipment, materials, and ap- purtenances appurtenances used in conducting the unit op- erations operations to the new duly qualified successor Unit Operator or to the common agent, if no such new Unit Operator is selected to be used for the purpose of conducting unit operations hereunder. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing removal of any material, equipment, or appurtenances needed for the preservation of any xxxxx. 6.