Common use of Subsurface Resources Clause in Contracts

Subsurface Resources. The right to oil, gas, minerals, geothermal resources, and water underlying the easement area, provided that any drilling or mining activities are to be located outside the boundaries of the easement area. To the extent any subsurface rights are owned and exercised by third parties, the United States will be afforded comment opportunities by the Landowner prior to the exercising of those rights