Surface Restoration. Lessee shall restore and reseed all geophysical exploration sites and/or production facility locations when abandoned to the condition existing immediately prior to commencement of drilling activities, including filling all pits and leveling the location, as would a reasonable and prudent operator; provided that production equipment shall be allowed to remain on the drillsite location for any well capable of production hydrocarbons, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Lease and Addendum.
Surface Restoration. 11.1. After construction of any water pipeline(s) by the Distributor, the general surface of the ground, except as it may have been necessarily modified to accommodate the appurtenances, shall be restored, as nearly as reasonable, to the grade and condition existing immediately prior to construction. Topsoil shall be replaced in cultivated and agricultural areas, and any excess earth resulting from installations by the Distributor shall be removed from the Easement at the sole expense of the Distributor.
11.2. For a period of one year following completion of construction by the Distributor that involves disturbance of the surface of the ground, the Distributor shall maintain the surface elevation and quality of the soil by correcting any settling or subsiding that occurs as a result of the work done by the Distributor.
11.3. If the Distributor or the Distributor’s agents disturb or destroy any fencing existing at the time of this Agreement’s execution, then the Distributor shall repair or replace such fencing as nearly as reasonable to its original condition. However, the Grantor shall not construct any new fencing across or within the Easement.
Surface Restoration. 10.1. After construction of any water pipeline(s) by the Board, the general surface of the ground, except as it may have been necessarily modified to accommodate the appurtenances, shall be restored, as nearly as reasonable, to the grade and condition existing immediately prior to construction. Topsoil shall be replaced in cultivated and agricultural areas, and any excess earth resulting from installations by the Board shall be removed from the Easement at the sole expense of the Board.
10.2. For a period of one year following completion of construction by the Board that involves disturbance of the surface of the ground, the Board shall maintain the surface elevation and quality of the soil by correcting any settling or subsiding that occurs as a result of the work done by the Board.
10.3. If the Board or the Board’s agents disturb or destroy any fencing existing at the time of this Agreement’s execution, then the Board shall repair or replace such fencing as nearly as reasonable to its original condition. However, the Grantor shall not construct any new fencing across or within the Easement.
Surface Restoration. 7.1. After any construction or other operations by the Distributor, which disturb the surface of the Easement, the Distributor will restore general surface of the ground (including paving and authorized appurtenances), except as it may have been necessarily modified to accommodate the appurtenances, as nearly as reasonable to the grade and condition existing immediately prior to construction. Topsoil shall be replaced in cultivated and agricultural areas, and any excess earth resulting from installations by the Distributor shall be removed from the Easement at the sole expense of the Distributor.
7.2. For a period of one year following completion of construction by the Distributor that involves disturbance of the surface of the Easement, the Distributor shall maintain the surface elevation and quality of the soil by correcting any settling or subsiding that may occur as a result of the work done by the Distributor.
7.3. If the Distributor or Distributor’s agents disturb or destroy any fences existing at the time of this Agreement’s execution, then the Distributor shall repair or replace such fences nearly as reasonable to its original condition. The Grantor shall not, however, construct or install new fencing across or within the Easement without the Distributor’s prior, written approval.
Surface Restoration. Provide sheet showing street restoration per Sparks, NDOT & Orange Book requirements, as needed. Restoration sheets will display anticipated limits of trench patch, 2-inch mill and overlay and/or full re-construct, striping and concrete restoration based on the limits of removal and replacement of the manholes, pipe and full- and/or half-street limits.
Surface Restoration. For Sending/Receiving Pits – Item No. A15
Surface Restoration. As soon as possible after drilling operations have ceased at any drillsite, Lessee shall promptly restore all drillsites to the condition existing immediately prior to commencement of drilling activities, as reasonably practicable, including but not limited to, the lining and reclamation of areas below and around pits and any other areas that are affected by Operations, filling all pits and leveling the location, as would a reasonable and prudent operator; provided that production equipment shall be allowed to remain on a drillsite location for any well on the Leased Premises from which Oil and Gas Substances are being produced and marketed in paying quantities. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor and/or any other surface owner directly affected for all damage to roads, fences, improvements and growing crops caused by Operations, remove all board roads and board road materials, level and fill all ruts, and restore the surface of the ground to as near its original condition as is reasonably practical promptly upon the cessation of Operations at each well location on the Leased Premises. Lessee shall provide to Lessor a payment and performance bond in favor of Lessor for the greater of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) or the reasonable cost of such restoration activities. Said bond shall be renewed annually and the amount thereof upon renewal shall reflect the cost of any new activity on the Leased Premises which may require restoration upon termination of this Lease. In the event that the Lessee fails to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph 7, Lessor (in addition to any and all other rights and remedies it may have) shall have the right to use the bond proceeds to complete the restoration of the Leased Premises as required by this Lease. Said bond shall not be terminable without the consent of the Lessor.
Surface Restoration. If any soil on the leased premises is contaminated as a result of Lessee's operations, Lessee shall restore same to as near its original condition as practicable. Should Lessee fail to restore the leased premises within a reasonable time, not to exceed six (6) months, after Lessee's receipt of written notice from Lessor, Lessor may restore the premises and be entitled to recover from Lessee Lessor's actual cost thereof. Whenever Lessee abandons any oil and gas well located on the leased premises, Lessee shall, Lessee shall promptly {not to exceed (6) months} remove all tanks, pipes, buildings, structures, machinery or equipment used solely by Lessee in connection with drilling or operating said well. Lessee shall further clean out or fill all pits or dumps appurtenant to the abandoned well, remove and haul away all sludge and oil soaked earth and take out, remove all foundations, pipes, structures and other objects installed by Lessee within three (3) feet of the surface of the ground, and clean and smooth out the surface of the ground surrounding the well site and in as near the condition existing as of the date of this lease as is reasonably practicable. Should Lessee fail to remove the said materials and structures or to carry out any of the activities described in this paragraph with the time period heretofore set forth within this paragraph, Lessor shall be entitled to carry out such activities and recover from Lessee Lessor's actual cost thereof. FRESH WATER PROTECTION Lessee shall protect all sub surface fresh water sources, as recommended, or required by the governmental agency responsible for fresh water protection in the State of Arkansas. Lessor shall conduct its operations on the leased premises so as not to interfere or harm the water wells or aquifers located under sxxx xands or Lessor's irrigation methods. DRILL SITE LOCATION No less than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of drilling operations upon the leased land, the Lessee shall notify the Lessor and farm operator in writing of the proposed location of any well. Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of the proposed location of any well. Lessee shall stake out the proposed drilling site upon notification to Lessor. The notice shall be accompanied by all filings made by the Lessee with the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission with respect to the proposed well. No drilling or other production activities shall be conducted within 400 feet of any existing dwelling or permanent structure o...
Surface Restoration. Along Trench in Partially Paved Shoulder – Item No. A13
Surface Restoration. Along Trench in Grassed area – Item No. A14
