The Montana Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreement (For Gas Pipelines on Land in Which Granter Reserves Coal Rights) is a legally binding contract that outlines the rights and obligations of the involved parties regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines on land where the granter retains the coal rights. This agreement ensures that both the pipeline company and the granter can coexist harmoniously, minimizing any potential conflict and maximizing the utilization of the land resources. Key terms in the Montana Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreement include: 1. Easement: The agreement specifies the granting of an easement to the pipeline company, allowing them the right to construct, operate, and maintain the gas pipeline on the granter's property while respecting the granter's existing or reserved rights. 2. Accommodation: The agreement establishes the need for both parties to accommodate and cooperate with one another to ensure that the granter's coal rights are not unduly interfered with, while enabling the pipeline company to efficiently fulfill its operational requirements. 3. Usage Restrictions: To secure the granter's coal rights, the agreement delineates any restrictions on the pipeline's operations or the granter's use of the land to prevent unnecessary damage to coal reserves and preserve their future value. 4. Compensation: The agreement outlines the compensation terms for the granter, which may include financial compensation or alternative arrangements such as royalty payments, allowing the granter to benefit from the pipeline's presence on their land. 5. Maintenance Responsibilities: The agreement details the pipeline company's obligations to regularly inspect, repair, and maintain the pipeline, ensuring its safe operation and minimizing the impact on the granter's land. Different types of Montana Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreements (For Gas Pipelines on Land in Which Granter Reserves Coal Rights) may exist based on factors such as: 1. Granter Preference: Agreements may vary depending on the specific requirements and preferences of the granter, such as the extent of accommodation, compensation structure, or usage restrictions they wish to impose on the pipeline company. 2. Pipeline Company Specifications: Variations can arise based on the specific needs and requirements of the pipeline company, as well as their operational practices, to ensure the agreement aligns with their individual circumstances. While specific variations of this agreement may exist, they all serve the purpose of maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship between the granter and pipeline company, promoting sustainable land use, and protecting the granter's coal rights for future exploration or extraction.