This lease rider form may be used when you are involved in a lease transaction, and have made the decision to utilize the form of Oil and Gas Lease presented to you by the Lessee, and you want to include additional provisions to that Lease form to address specific concerns you may have, or place limitations on the rights granted the Lessee in the “standard” lease form.
Hawaii Surface Damage Payments refer to financial compensations provided to landowners or leaseholders for damages caused by geothermal resource development activities in Hawaii. These payments aim to address any adverse impacts or alterations to the natural state of the land's surface resulting from geothermal drilling, exploration, or energy production projects. The State of Hawaii, along with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLR) and the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands (ECCL), oversees the regulation and issuance of Surface Damage Payments. The objective is to ensure fairness and protect the rights of landowners or leaseholders while promoting the development of renewable energy sources. Under the Hawaii Surface Damage Payment program, there are various types of compensations or payments individuals can receive based on the type and extent of the damages incurred. These include: 1. Surface Damage Compensation: This type of payment is typically provided to landowners or leaseholders affected by geothermal exploration activities, such as seismic testing, surveying, or geological studies. It aims to cover any surface disturbances, such as vegetation removal, soil excavation, or ground leveling, caused during these preliminary stages. 2. Surface Lease Payments: For landowners who lease their properties to geothermal energy companies, surface lease payments serve as a form of compensation for the use and potential impacts on the surface land rights. These payments are often negotiated in lease agreements to ensure consistent compensation for the duration of the lease term. 3. Surface Restoration Payments: In cases where geothermal energy development activities result in significant surface damages or alterations, surface restoration payments may be provided to fund the reclamation, rehabilitation, and restoration of the affected land. This compensation helps ensure that the land returns to a condition comparable to its pre-development state. 4. Surface Damage Mitigation: Rather than monetary compensation, this type of payment offers alternative mitigation measures to offset the surface damages caused by geothermal activities. Landowners may receive assistance in implementing conservation practices, ecosystem restoration, or land enhancement projects to mitigate the impacts and maintain or improve the natural quality of the affected land. It is important to note that the specifics of Hawaii Surface Damage Payments, including the eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and procedures, can vary depending on the individual circumstances of each geothermal energy project. The DLR and ECCL facilitate the negotiation, assessment, and distribution of these payments to ensure that both the landowners' rights and environmental concerns are adequately addressed and balanced.
