(a) The department will terminate a lease under this
subchapter if the saltwater pipeline facility operator does not obtain
all required governmental approvals or permits.
(b) The department may terminate a lease under this
subchapter if in the department's sole opinion:
(1) the premises has been abandoned;
(2) the saltwater pipeline operator has not complied
with the terms of the lease; or
(3) the premises is necessary for a conflicting highway
purpose.
(c) The lease may contain a provision for early termination
of the agreement by either party with or without cause.
(d) On termination of the lease for any reason, the
saltwater pipeline operator shall remove the saltwater pipeline facility
and restore the right of way to the condition in which it existed
on the date the lease was fully executed, at no cost to the department.
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