Surface Restoration Clause Samples

Surface Restoration. 7.1. After any construction or other operations by the Distributor, which disturb the surface of the Easement, the Distributor will restore general surface of the ground (including paving and authorized appurtenances), except as it may have been necessarily modified to accommodate the appurtenances, as nearly as reasonable to the grade and condition existing immediately prior to construction. Topsoil shall be replaced in cultivated and agricultural areas, and any excess earth resulting from installations by the Distributor shall be removed from the Easement at the sole expense of the Distributor. 7.2. For a period of one year following completion of construction by the Distributor that involves disturbance of the surface of the Easement, the Distributor shall maintain the surface elevation and quality of the soil by correcting any settling or subsiding that may occur as a result of the work done by the Distributor. 7.3. If the Distributor or Distributor’s agents disturb or destroy any fences existing at the time of this Agreement’s execution, then the Distributor shall repair or replace such fences nearly as reasonable to its original condition. The Grantor shall not, however, construct or install new fencing across or within the Easement without the Distributor’s prior, written approval.

Surface Restoration. Lessee shall restore and reseed all geophysical exploration sites and/or production facility locations when abandoned to the condition existing immediately prior to commencement of drilling activities, including filling all pits and leveling the location, as would a reasonable and prudent operator; provided that production equipment shall be allowed to remain on the drillsite location for any well capable of production hydrocarbons, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Lease and Addendum.

Surface Restoration. Provide sheet showing street restoration per Sparks, NDOT & Orange Book requirements, as needed. Restoration sheets will display anticipated limits of trench patch, 2-inch mill and overlay and/or full re-construct, striping and concrete restoration based on the limits of removal and replacement of the manholes, pipe and full- and/or half-street limits.

Surface Restoration. 6a 1000 Tons Furnish and install 4-in. temporary trench pavement Town), including gravel subbase, per ton, (DCR and …………………………………………. Dollars and …………………… cents ($. ) $.................... 6b 200 Furnish and install 7.5-in. temporary trench pavement (MassDOT), Tons including gravel subbase, per ton, …………………………………………. Dollars and …………………… cents ($..........................) $.................... 6c 700 Furnish and install 7.5-in. temporary trench pavement (DCR), Tons including gravel subbase, per ton, …………………………………………. Dollars and …………………… cents ($..........................) $.................... 6d 2500 Furnish and install full width mill and overlay (MassDOT), SY per square yard, …………………………………………. Dollars and …………………… cents ($..........................) $....................

Surface Restoration. The Contractor shall restore the temporary land occupation and clean up the site according to the requirements of the Employer. If the Contractor fails to restore the temporary land occupation according to the requirements of the Employer, or the site clearance does not meet the requirements stipulated in the contract, the Employer has the right to entrust others to restore or clean up. The costs incurred shall be borne by the Contractor.

Surface Restoration. 10.1. After construction of any water pipeline(s) by the Board, the general surface of the ground, except as it may have been necessarily modified to accommodate the appurtenances, shall be restored, as nearly as reasonable, to the grade and condition existing immediately prior to construction. Topsoil shall be replaced in cultivated and agricultural areas, and any excess earth resulting from installations by the Board shall be removed from the Easement at the sole expense of the Board. 10.2. For a period of one year following completion of construction by the Board that involves disturbance of the surface of the ground, the Board shall maintain the surface elevation and quality of the soil by correcting any settling or subsiding that occurs as a result of the work done by the Board. 10.3. If the Board or the Board’s agents disturb or destroy any fencing existing at the time of this Agreement’s execution, then the Board shall repair or replace such fencing as nearly as reasonable to its original condition. However, the Grantor shall not construct any new fencing across or within the Easement.

Surface Restoration. For Sending/Receiving Pits – Item No. A15 18

Surface Restoration. A. Finish grade all disturbed areas to smooth, uniform lines without large clods, lumps, or debris. Remove all debris. Remove all rocks and provide grade for positive drainage. B. Prepare the finished surface for sodding or seeding as designated in the Contract Documents. Provide and place additional clean topsoil on any disturbed areas that, in the opinion of the Engineer, are lacking in natural topsoil. Provide organic material that is free of vegetation, rubble or other debris. Additional topsoil import to meet Specification Section 2010 shall be considered incidental to the Project. C. All areas to be sodded or seeded shall be prepared, fertilized, watered, maintained, and warranted in accordance with SUDAS Section 9020. D. Any areas disturbed by construction that are outside of the construction limits shall be repaired and restored at the Contractor’s expense. No extra payment will be allowed for surface restoration on these areas. E. Install silt fences and other erosion control structures at the locations directed by the Engineer during construction and any locations needed to prevent soil erosion. F. Sodding or seeding work completed after the specified sodding / seeding dates in SUDAS Section 9020, Part 3.03 shall be at the risk of the contractor. Warranty period will not begin and payment will not be made until sodding / seeding has taken and healthy, weed-free vegetation has established. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ENGINEERS INC. GEOTECHNICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • CONSTRUCTION Q. C. ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ • URBANDALE, IOWA 50322 • PHONE ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ • FAX ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ Soil Profile 2 Groundwater Level Observations 2 Site Preparation 3 Embankment and Roadway Fill Construction 3 Excavation, Stability and Dewatering 5 Embankment and Roadway Fill Area Settlement 5 Culvert Support 6 Lateral Earth Pressures 6 Frost Heave 7 Boring Log Description/Legend Boring Log Site Plan ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Associates, Inc. is designing a new culvert located approximately 60 feet north of the Terrace Lane intersection under South Roche Street in Knoxville, Iowa. The proposed project will consist of replacing the existing 6′x6′ culvert and presumably some of pavement sections on either side of the culvert. Based on proposed and existing grades, we assume the roadway alignment and profile will not change significantly, but fill depths on the order of 5 to 10 feet may be required near the culvert edges and outside of the existing roadway to achieve desired final grades. We expect the flowline of the...

Surface Restoration. As soon as possible after drilling operations have ceased at any drillsite, Lessee shall promptly restore all drillsites to the condition existing immediately prior to commencement of drilling activities, as reasonably practicable, including but not limited to, the lining and reclamation of areas below and around pits and any other areas that are affected by Operations, filling all pits and leveling the location, as would a reasonable and prudent operator; provided that production equipment shall be allowed to remain on a drillsite location for any well on the Leased Premises from which Oil and Gas Substances are being produced and marketed in paying quantities. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor and/or any other surface owner directly affected for all damage to roads, fences, improvements and growing crops caused by Operations, remove all board roads and board road materials, level and fill all ruts, and restore the surface of the ground to as near its original condition as is reasonably practical promptly upon the cessation of Operations at each well location on the Leased Premises. Lessee shall provide to Lessor a payment and performance bond in favor of Lessor for the greater of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) or the reasonable cost of such restoration activities. Said bond shall be renewed annually and the amount thereof upon renewal shall reflect the cost of any new activity on the Leased Premises which may require restoration upon termination of this Lease. In the event that the Lessee fails to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph 7, Lessor (in addition to any and all other rights and remedies it may have) shall have the right to use the bond proceeds to complete the restoration of the Leased Premises as required by this Lease. Said bond shall not be terminable without the consent of the Lessor.