Use and occupancy is allowed (unless restricted by another stipulation), but identified resource values require special operational constraints that may modify the lease rights. This stipulation is used for operating guidance, not as a substitute for the NSO or timing stipulations. This stipulation could require special management practices to protect sensitive resources, such as prohibiting surface disturbance on steep slopes.
Provides more detailed information concerning limitations that already exist in law, lease terms, regulations, or operational orders. This notice also addresses special items the lessee should consider when planning operations, but does not impose new or additional restrictions. These notices may be attached to all leases regardless of the leasing subcategory. The leasing notice does not impose any restrictions other than those applicable under existing law, lease terms, regulations, or operational orders. These notices attached to leases should not be confused with Notices to Lessees (43 CFR 3160.0-5).
Use or occupancy of the land surface for fluid mineral exploration or development is prohibited to protect identified resource values. The NSO stipulation includes stipulations that may have been worded as “No Surface Use/Occupancy,” “No Surface Disturbance,” “Conditional NSO,” and “Surface Disturbance or Surface Occupancy Restriction (by location).”
Timing Limitation (Seasonal Restriction)
Prohibits surface use during specified time periods to protect identified resource values. This stipulation does not apply to the operation and maintenance of production facilities unless the findings of analysis demonstrate the continued need for such mitigation and that less stringent, project-specific mitigation measures will be in sufficient.