Examples of Surface Lands in a sentence
Notwithstanding the above, if circumstances warrant, Lessee shall have the right, upon giving Lessor forty (40) days’ written notice, to take possession of such Surface Lands in connection with its mining operations by paying Lessor or crop tenant for crop damage or soil preparation costs, as the case may be.
Lessor covenants and warrants that it has full power and authority to grant, lease, and let the Premises and the license to the Surface Lands as hereinabove and hereinafter set forth.
At such time within said year as shall be mutually determined, but not before the expiration of one hundred twenty (120) days after the receipt by Lessor of such notice, Lessor shall deliver exclusive possession of said Surface Lands to Lessee.
Forthwith upon termination of the need by Lessee for any particular part of the said Surface Lands in connection with its mining operations hereunder, as determined by Lessee’s mining plans, Lessee shall surrender possession thereof to Lessor, subject to the provisions of Article 8, Lessee shall, prior to such surrender of possession, comply with all applicable statutes and regulations then in effect with respect to restoration of such Surface Lands.
Lessee shall pay or cause to be paid the real estate taxes levied on the Premises and the Surface Lands and shall pay all severance taxes or other taxes based upon production of coal mined from the Premises.
Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to inspect all land restoration and revegitation of the Surface Lands and the disposal of toxic substances on the Surface Lands to see that Lessee has complied with all existing applicable federal, state and local laws before Lessee requests releases from any federal, state or county bonding requirements in connection with the above.
When and as often as Lessee shall first require any of the Surface Lands in connection with its mining operation, Lessee shall, not more than one hundred twenty (120) or less than ninety (90) days prior to January 1 of the year when such Surface Lands will be required by Lessee, give written notice to Lessor specifying such lands.
Lessor, for itself and its successors and assigns, covenants that Lessee shall, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part of the Premises or the Surface Lands by, through, or under Lessor, have and quietly possess and enjoy the Premises and the Surface Lands throughout the term of this Lease, so long as Lessee shall not be in default in the performance of any covenant of this Lease incumbent upon it to be kept and performed.
Lessee may, upon taking possession thereof, remove and disturb such Surface Lands or any part thereof, except that Lessee shall, in its operations, prevent and avoid damage to existing oil xxxxx and/or pipelines.
Lessee will conduct mining operations on the Premises and the Surface Lands in a reasonable and professional manner in accordance with standard practices employed in western Kentucky coalfields.