The Oregon Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreement (For Gas Pipelines on Land in Which Granter Reserves Coal Rights) is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions for granting easement and accommodation rights to gas pipeline companies on land owned by the granter who also reserves coal rights. This agreement is specifically designed to address the unique situation where the granter wishes to retain ownership and extraction rights for coal while allowing a gas pipeline to be installed and operated on their property. Key Terms: 1. Granter: The landowner who reserves coal rights and grants easement and accommodation to the gas pipeline company. 2. Gas Pipeline Company: The entity responsible for constructing, operating, and maintaining the gas pipeline on the granter's land. 3. Easement: The right granted to the gas pipeline company to use a specific portion of the granter's land for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the pipeline. 4. Accommodation: The arrangement made between the granter and the gas pipeline company to ensure that the coal extraction activities and the pipeline operations can coexist harmoniously on the same land. 5. Coal Rights: The ownership and extraction rights held by the granter for coal reserves present on their land. Types of Oregon Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreements (For Gas Pipelines on Land in Which Granter Reserves Coal Rights): 1. Partial Easement Agreement: This type of agreement allows the gas pipeline company to utilize a specific portion of the granter's land for the installation and operation of the pipeline, while ensuring that the granter's coal rights are not compromised. 2. Temporary Accommodation Agreement: In situations where the granter intends to conduct coal extraction activities in the near future, this agreement allows the gas pipeline company to access and use the land for a specified period until such time that the granter is ready to commence coal extraction. 3. Joint Operation Agreement: This agreement establishes a collaborative relationship between the granter and the gas pipeline company, with both parties working together to ensure that the gas pipeline operations and coal extraction activities on the same land are coordinated effectively and without any conflicts. The Oregon Pipeline Easement and Accommodation Agreement (For Gas Pipelines on Land in Which Granter Reserves Coal Rights) acts as a comprehensive framework to protect the interests of both the granter and the gas pipeline company, ensuring that the coal extraction rights of the granter are safeguarded while allowing the efficient and safe operation of gas pipelines on the land. It provides clear guidelines and procedures for addressing potential conflicts and minimizing any disruptions to both the pipeline operations and coal extraction activities.