Environmental Releases Each Party shall notify the other Parties, first orally and then in writing, of the release of any hazardous substances, any asbestos or lead abatement activities, or any type of remediation activities related to the Small Generating Facility or the Interconnection Facilities, each of which may reasonably be expected to affect the other Parties. The notifying Party shall: (1) provide the notice as soon as practicable, provided such Party makes a good faith effort to provide the notice no later than 24 hours after such Party becomes aware of the occurrence, and (2) promptly furnish to the other Parties copies of any publicly available reports filed with any governmental authorities addressing such events.
Environmental Notices The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent in writing, promptly upon any representative of the Borrower or other employee of the Borrower responsible for the environmental matters at any Property of the Borrower learning thereof, of any of the following (together with any material documents and correspondence received or sent in connection therewith):
(a) notice or claim to the effect that the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be liable to any Person as a result of the Release or threatened Release of any Contaminant into the environment, if such liability would result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(b) notice that the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is subject to investigation by any Governmental Authority evaluating whether any Remedial Action is needed to respond to the Release or threatened Release of any Contaminant into the environment which is reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(c) notice that any Property of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is subject to an Environmental Lien if the claim to which such Environmental Lien relates would result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(d) notice of violation by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Environmental, Health or Safety Requirement of Law which is reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(e) any condition which might reasonably result in a violation by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower of any Environmental, Health or Safety Requirement of Law, which violation would result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(f) commencement of or written notice of intent to commence any judicial or administrative proceeding alleging a violation by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Environmental, Health or Safety Requirement of Law, which would result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(g) new or proposed changes to any existing Environmental, Health or Safety Requirement of Law that could result in a Material Adverse Effect; or
(h) any proposed acquisition of stock, assets, real estate, or leasing of Property, or any other action by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that could subject the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to environmental, health or safety Liabilities and Costs which could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
Environmental Warranties Except as previously disclosed in the SEC Disclosure Documents, as of the Closing Date:
(a) all facilities and Property (including underlying groundwater) owned, operated or leased by the Borrower are in material compliance with all Environmental Laws, except for such instances of noncompliance as are unlikely, singly or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(b) there have been no past, and there are no pending or threatened:
(i) claims, complaints, notices or requests for information received by the Borrower with respect to any alleged violation of any Environmental Law or,
(ii) complaints, notices or inquiries to the Borrower regarding potential liability under any Environmental Law; except as are unlikely, singly or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(c) there have been no Releases of Hazardous Materials at, on or under any Property now or previously owned, operated or leased by the Borrower that, singly or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(d) the Borrower has been issued and is in material compliance with all permits, certificates, approvals, licenses and other authorizations relating to environmental matters and necessary for its businesses, except where the failure to maintain or comply with any of the foregoing is not reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect during the term of this Agreement;
(e) there are no underground storage tanks, active or abandoned, including petroleum storage tanks, on or under any Property now or previously owned, operated or leased by the Borrower, singly or in aggregate, that are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect;
(f) the Borrower has not directly transported or directly arranged for the transportation of any Hazardous Material to any location which is listed or proposed for listing on the National Priorities List pursuant to CERCLA, on the CERCLIS or on any similar state list or which is the subject of Federal, state or local enforcement actions or other investigations which may lead to material claims against the Borrower for any remedial work, damage to natural resources or personal injury, including claims under CERCLA that, singly or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect during the term of this Agreement;
(g) there are no polychlorinated biphenyls or friable asbestos present at any Property now or previously owned, operated or leased by the Borrower that, singly or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect during the term of this Agreement; and
(h) no conditions exist at, on or under any Property now or previously owned or leased by the Borrower which, with the passage of time, or the giving of notice or both, would give rise to liability under any Environmental Law, which would have a Material Adverse Effect during the term of this Agreement.
Environmental Studies Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower’s expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower.
Environmental Notice Promptly after the assertion or occurrence thereof, notice of any action or proceeding against or of any noncompliance by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries with any Environmental Law or Environmental Permit that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
Environmental Report Lender shall have received an Environmental Report (not more than six months old) with respect to the Property that discloses no material environmental contingencies with respect to the Property.
Environmental Release The Borrower agrees that upon the occurrence of an Environmental Release at or on any of the Properties it will act immediately to investigate the extent of, and to take appropriate remedial action to eliminate, such Environmental Release, whether or not ordered or otherwise directed to do so by any Environmental Authority.
Environmental Provisions 1. In performance of this contract the Contractor undertakes to comply with the environmental aspects hereof and with any other comparable conditions laid down in the specifications and detailed, where appropriate, in the Contractor’s tender.
2. The European Parliament reserves the right to carry out itself any inspections and checks on the Contractor which are necessary to ensure compliance with the environmental requirements laid down. Such inspections and checks may be carried out in part or in full by an external body duly authorised by the European Parliament.
3. Any failure on the Contractor’s part to comply with the environmental obligations laid down or any refusal to allow inspection by the European Parliament or a duly authorised body shall entitle the European Parliament to terminate this contract.
Environmental Disclosure Borrower will deliver to Administrative Agent and Lenders:
(i) as soon as practicable following receipt thereof, copies of all written reports of environmental audits, investigations or analyses of any kind or character, whether prepared by personnel of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the extent in Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ possession or control, by independent consultants, Governmental Authorities or any other Persons, with respect to significant environmental matters at any Facility or with respect to any Environmental Claims that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(ii) promptly upon the occurrence thereof, written notice describing in reasonable detail (1) any Release required to be reported to any Governmental Authority under any applicable Environmental Laws that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (2) any response or remedial action taken by Borrower or any other Person as a result of (A) any Hazardous Materials at a Facility the existence of which could reasonably be expected to result in one or more Environmental Claims having, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, or (B) any Environmental Claims that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (3) Borrower’s discovery of any occurrences or conditions at any Facility that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and (4) Borrower’s discovery of any occurrence or condition on any real property adjoining or in the vicinity of any Facility that could cause such Facility or any part thereof to be subject to any material restrictions on the ownership, occupancy, transferability or use thereof under any Environmental Laws that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(iii) as soon as practicable following the sending or receipt thereof by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, a copy of any and all written communications to or from any Governmental Authority or third party claimant or their representatives with respect to any Environmental Claims that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;
(iv) prompt written notice describing in reasonable detail (1) any proposed acquisition of stock, assets, or property by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to (A) expose Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to, or result in, Environmental Claims that could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect or (B) adversely affect the ability of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to maintain in full force and effect Governmental Authorizations required under any Environmental Laws for their respective operations, the absence of which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect and (2) any proposed action to be taken by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to modify current operations in a manner that could reasonably be expected to subject Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any additional obligations or requirements under any Environmental Laws, to the extent any such obligation or requirement could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect; and
(v) with reasonable promptness, such other documents and information as from time to time may be reasonably requested by Administrative Agent in relation to any matters disclosed pursuant to this Section 5.9(a).
Environmental Conditions A Phase I environmental site assessment (or update of a previous Phase I and or Phase II environmental site assessment) and, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans, a Phase II environmental site assessment (collectively, an “ESA”) meeting ASTM requirements conducted by a reputable environmental consultant in connection with such Mortgage Loan within 12 months prior to its origination date (or an update of a previous ESA was prepared), and such ESA (i) did not identify the existence of recognized environmental conditions (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-13 or its successor, hereinafter “Environmental Condition”) at the related Mortgaged Property or the need for further investigation, or (ii) if the existence of an Environmental Condition or need for further investigation was indicated in any such ESA, then at least one of the following statements is true: (A) an amount reasonably estimated by a reputable environmental consultant to be sufficient to cover the estimated cost to cure any material noncompliance with applicable Environmental Laws or the Environmental Condition has been escrowed by the related Mortgagor and is held or controlled by the related Mortgagee; (B) if the only Environmental Condition relates to the presence of asbestos-containing materials, radon in indoor air, lead based paint or lead in drinking water, the only recommended action in the ESA is the institution of such a plan, an operations or maintenance plan has been required to be instituted by the related Mortgagor that can reasonably be expected to mitigate the identified risk; (C) the Environmental Condition identified in the related environmental report was remediated or abated in all material respects prior to the date hereof, and, if and as appropriate, a no further action or closure letter was obtained from the applicable governmental regulatory authority (or the environmental issue affecting the related Mortgaged Property was otherwise listed by such governmental authority as “closed” or a reputable environmental consultant has concluded that no further action is required); (D) an environmental policy or a lender’s pollution legal liability insurance policy that covers liability for the identified circumstance or condition was obtained from an insurer rated no less than “A-” (or the equivalent) by Xxxxx’x Investors Service, Inc., S&P Global Ratings, acting through Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, Fitch Ratings, Inc. and/or A.M. Best Company; (E) a party not related to the Mortgagor was identified as the responsible party for such condition or circumstance and such responsible party has financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation; or (F) a party related to the Mortgagor having financial resources reasonably estimated to be adequate to address the situation is required to take action. To the Mortgage Loan Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth in the ESA, there is no Environmental Condition (as such term is defined in ASTM E1527-13 or its successor) at the related Mortgaged Property.
