The land lease, if any, ends, unless the project owner has acquired the land.

The solar array system ceases to generate electricity on a continuous basis for 12 months.

The solar array system is damaged and will not be repaired or replaced by the owner of the solar energy system.

Removal of all operator-owned equipment, concrete, conduits, structures, fencing, and foundations located less than 36 inches below the soil surface, and/or less than 48 inches below the soil surface in areas consisting of mineral soil groups (MSG) 1-4 and/or active agricultural lands.

For projects located on areas consisting of MSG 1 to 4 and/or active agricultural lands, removal of all operator-owned equipment, concrete, conduits, structures, fencing, and foundations in accordance with the decommissioning requirements contained in the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets "Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects - Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands."

Removal of any solid and hazardous waste caused by the facility in accordance with local, state and federal waste disposal regulations.

Removal of all graveled areas and access roads unless the landowner requests in writing for it to remain.