; (ii) the operator submits a plan of operations that provides for the matters specified in paragraph (1)(B) and for compliance with all other applicable requirements of Federal and State law; and (iii) the operator posts a bond or other financial assurance in an amount the Secretary determines to be adequate to ensure compensation to the surface estate owner for any damages to the site, in the form of a surety bond, trust fund, letter of credit, government security, certificate of deposit, cash, or equivalent. (B) Surface owner participation The Secretary shall provide surface estate owners with an opportunity to— (i) comment on plans of operations in advance of a determination of compliance with this title; (ii) participate in bond level determinations and bond release proceedings under this section; (iii) attend an on-site inspection during such determinations and proceedings; (iv) file written objections to a proposed bond release; and (v) request and participate in an on-site inspection when they have reason to believe there is a violation of the terms and conditions of a plan of operations. (C) Payment of financial guarantee A surface estate owner with respect to any land subject to a lease may petition the Secretary for payment of all or any portion of a bond or other financial assurance required under this section as compensation for any damages as a result of exploration and drilling operations. Pursuant to such a petition, the Secretary may use such bond or other guarantee to provide compensation to the surface estate owner for such damages. (D) Bond release Upon request and after inspection and opportunity for surface estate owner review, the Secretary may release the financial assurance required under this section if the Secretary determines that exploration and drilling operations are ended and all damages have been fully compensated. (3) Surface owner notification The Secretary shall— (A) notify surface estate owners in writing at least 45 days in advance of lease sales