This form is used when Lessor grants, leases, and lets to Lessee the exclusive right to use the surface of the lands described below for the installation and operation of a salt water disposal well on the lands. Grantee shall have the right of ingress and egress and the right to construct, install, operate and maintain equipment and appurtenances, including pipelines, electric power lines, poles, guide wires and anchors necessary to gather, store, transport, process, and otherwise handle salt water from an oil/gas well or wells owned or operated, in whole or in part, by Lessee, whether located on the lands that are the subject of this Lease, or on other lands.
A Los Angeles California surface lease for a saltwater disposal well allows operators to legally dispose of saltwater produced either on or off the lands subject to the lease. This type of lease is crucial for oil and gas operators as it addresses the need for proper disposal of saltwater, a byproduct of oil and gas production activities. These leases typically outline the specific terms and conditions for the disposal of saltwater, including details on the location, construction, and operation of the disposal well. They may also establish guidelines for the rates and volumes of water to be disposed of, as well as any limitations or restrictions on disposal activities. To ensure compliance with environmental regulations, operators must obtain the necessary permits and approvals from relevant regulatory agencies, such as the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (Dog). The surface lease provides the contractual framework for operators to legally and responsibly manage the disposal of saltwater. In Los Angeles County, there may be different types of surface leases for saltwater disposal wells, depending on the specific location and characteristics of the land subject to the lease. Some variations include urban leases in densely populated areas, suburban leases in less populated regions, or leases covering coastal lands. Each type of lease may have unique considerations and additional regulations to address environmental and community concerns. Operators must diligently adhere to the terms of the lease and ensure that all necessary monitoring, maintenance, and reporting requirements are met to protect the environment and public health. By properly disposing of saltwater, operators can minimize potential environmental impacts while contributing to the sustainable development of oil and gas resources in Los Angeles, California. Keywords: Los Angeles, California, surface lease, saltwater disposal well, operator, water disposal, produced water, onshore, offshore, lands, lease terms, construction, operation, environmental regulations, permits, approvals, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Dog, compliance, environmental impact, monitoring, maintenance, reporting, sustainable development, oil and gas resources.
