Walker Township, Juniata County

"b. At the time of issuance of the permit for the construction of the PSES, the owner shall provide evidence that financial security will be in place at the start of commercial operation in the form and amount of a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial security acceptable to the township to secure the expense of dismantling and removing said PSES and restoration of the land to its original condition, in the amount of 110% of the estimated decommission cost minus the salvageable value. The decommissioning estimate may include an amount for potential environmental remediation if the township or its engineer requires the same in its sole reasonable discretion." "h. The solar energy system owner shall have (12) twelve months from abandonment or decommission in which to dismantle and remove the solar energy system including solar related equipment or appurtenance related hereto, including but not limited to buildings, cabling, electrical components, roads, foundations and other associated facilities from the property. If the owner fails to dismantle and/or remove the solar energy system within the established timeframes the municipality may complete decommissioning at the owner's expense and place a lien against the property if those expenses are not reimbursed to the Township."