Franklin Township, Luzerne County

"A. Time Limit - The solar power facility owner and operator shall, at its own expense, complete decommissioning of the solar power facility, or individual components, within twelve (12) months after the end of the useful life of the solar power facility or individual components. The solar power facility or individual components shall be presumed to be at the end of its useful life if no electricity is generated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months. B. Depth Requirement - Decommissioning shall include removal of collectors, buildings, cabling, electrical components, roads, foundations to a depth of thirty-six (36) inches, and any other associated facilities. C. Disturbed Earth - Disturbed earth shall be graded and re-seeded, unless the landowner requests in writing that the access roads or other land surface areas not be restored." "G. Landowner Responsibility - If the solar power facility owner or operator fails to complete decommissioning within the prescribed time period, then the landowner shall have one hundred eighty (180) days to complete decommissioning. H. Township Intervention - If neither the solar power facility owner or operator, nor the landowner complete decommissioning within the prescribed periods, then the Township may take such measures as necessary to complete decommissioning. The entry into the record and submission of evidence of a participating landowner agreement to the Township shall constitute agreement and consent of the parties to the agreement, their respective heirs, successors and assigns that the Township may take such action as necessary to implement the decommissioning plan." See "Financial assurance..." for further information.