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.
Pennsylvania Surface Damage Payments are compensations provided to landowners by companies or operators engaged in activities related to oil, gas, or mineral exploration. These payments aim to address any negative impacts or disturbances caused to the surface of the land as a result of drilling or extraction operations. Landowners may be eligible for such payments if their properties are utilized for drilling access roads, well pads, pipelines, or other related infrastructure. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulates surface damage payments in the state, ensuring fair compensation for landowners. These payments are part of the agreement between the landowner and the company, typically established through a Surface Damage Agreement (SDA). The terms of the SDA outline the compensation amount, payment schedule, and conditions for remediation and reclamation of the land once operations cease. There are different types of Pennsylvania Surface Damage Payments, depending on the nature and extent of land use by the companies. Some of these include: 1. Surface Access Fees: Landowners may receive a one-time payment for granting access to their property for drilling or exploration activities. This payment compensates for any damages caused during initial site preparation, road construction, or setting up of infrastructure. 2. Surface Use Agreement Payments: This type of payment is made to landowners based on the acreage utilized for drilling or production operations. It compensates for property usage and any related disturbance caused during the entire duration of the project. 3. Easement Payments: If companies require an easement or right-of-way across an owner's property for pipelines, gathering lines, or other transmission infrastructure, a separate easement payment may be negotiated. This payment compensates for the land's use, concerning any limitations or restrictions imposed on the owner's property rights. 4. Reclamation Payments: Once drilling or extraction operations cease, companies are responsible for reclaiming and restoring the land to its original state or a mutually agreed-upon condition. Reclamation payments cover the costs associated with land restoration, such as soil remediation, reseeding, and reforesting. 5. Water Impoundment Compensation: In cases where water impoundment, such as ponds or reservoirs, are constructed on a landowner's property for storing extraction-related water, compensation can be negotiated. These payments consider the land's diminished use, potential environmental impacts, and any necessary restoration after the impoundment's removal. Pennsylvania Surface Damage Payments are crucial for landowners to fairly address any surface disturbances and environmental impacts caused by drilling or extraction activities. The Commonwealth ensures that such compensations help maintain a balance between energy development and landowner rights, fostering responsible resource extraction in the state.
