A District of Columbia Release of Oil and Gas Lease by Subsequent Owner of Lease on Part of Lands Subject to the Lease refers to a legal document that relinquishes the rights, interests, and obligations of the current leaseholder of a particular area of land within the District of Columbia when it comes to oil and gas exploration and extraction. This release allows the subsequent owner of the lease to take over these responsibilities and enjoy the benefits associated with the lease. Keywords: District of Columbia, release, oil and gas lease, subsequent owner, lands, subject to the lease. There are two types of District of Columbia Release of Oil and Gas Lease by Subsequent Owner of Lease on Part of Lands Subject to the Lease: 1. Partial Release of Oil and Gas Lease: This type of release occurs when the subsequent owner of the lease wishes to release a specific area or portion of the leased land from the obligations and rights associated with the oil and gas lease. It often happens when the subsequent owner has no interest in exploring for oil and gas in that particular section of the leased lands, or when there are environmental or legal constraints to drilling in that area. 2. Complete Release of Oil and Gas Lease: This type of release occurs when the subsequent owner of the lease decides to relinquish the entire lease. It means that the subsequent owner no longer wishes to hold any rights or obligations associated with the oil and gas lease on the lands specified in the document. This release could happen due to various reasons, such as a change of business focus, financial considerations, or a shift in investment priorities. In both cases, the District of Columbia Release of Oil and Gas Lease by Subsequent Owner of Lease on Part of Lands Subject to the Lease acts as a legally binding agreement that allows the subsequent owner to separate itself from any responsibilities, liabilities, and benefits related to the lease in the designated area or the entire lease. The release ensures a smooth transfer of rights and avoids any conflicts or misunderstandings regarding the ownership and operations of the oil and gas lease within the District of Columbia.