[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
APPLICANT
A person, entity, business or corporation seeking to perform
energy source operations within the municipal boundaries of Harrison
Township.
ENERGY SOURCE OPERATIONS
Operations that involve the transmittal of seismic waves
to model the geophysical properties of the Earth's crust and/or
subsurface.
[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any energy source
operations or exploration activities on Township property, streets
and rights-of-way regarding oil, gas, and/or other materials by the
use of energy source operations, including, without limitation, weight
drops, explosives, and/or vibrating machines, thumper trucks or any
other vehicles or equipment that causes vibrations, without first
obtaining a permit therefor from the Township.
[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
The term of a permit issued under this Part shall be for one
year beginning on the date of approval of the permit, and all energy
source operations shall be completed within said term. The applicant
shall provide the Township with a minimum of five business days'
notice in advance of the actual commencement of energy source operations.
Once operations have commenced, in the event the applicant is rendered
unable, wholly or in part, by circumstances beyond the applicant's
control, to complete operations within the remaining term of the permit,
then the time for completion may be extended, at the sole discretion
of the Township Engineer, for a period of time not to exceed six months,
upon written request by the applicant setting forth full particulars
of the circumstances causing the delay which were not within the control
of the applicant and which the applicant could not have avoided by
the exercise of due diligence and care.
[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
The applicant shall agree to pay professional fees incurred
by the Township pursuant to the issuance of the permit and required
for the applicant's compliance with the permit, including any
legal and engineering fees.
[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
Energy source testing may be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until
the earlier of sunset or 7:00 p.m., local time, on Mondays through
Fridays, and from 9:00 a.m. until the earlier of sunset or 7:00 p.m.,
local time, on Saturday. Testing shall not be permitted on Sunday.
[Ord. 1997, 1/22/2018]
A person who knowingly violates any provision of this Part shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined
in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Each day of continuing violation
shall constitute a separate offense. Each violation of this chapter
shall constitute a separate violation subject to penalties.