A General Form of Coal Mining Lease is a legal agreement between a coal mining company and a landowner or other surface rights holder for the exclusive right to mine coal on the leased property. This type of agreement typically includes provisions regarding royalty payments, environmental protection, and surface rights. Generally, two types of General Form of Coal Mining Lease are available: Traditional Lease and Unit Agreement. The Traditional Lease is the most common type of Coal Mining Lease and allows the lessee to mine coal within a certain area of the lease. This type of lease typically involves a one-time payment to the landowner or surface rights' holder in exchange for the exclusive right to mine coal in the leased area. The lease generally includes provisions for the payment of royalties, environmental protection, and surface rights. The Unit Agreement is similar to the Traditional Lease but involves a unit of land that is subdivided into different tracts. Each tract is then leased to a separate coal mining company. This form of agreement typically includes provisions for the payment of royalties, environmental protection, and surface rights. Both types of General Form of Coal Mining Lease require the lessee to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to safety, environmental protection, and reclamation. The lease also typically includes a requirement to conduct regular inspections of the leased area.