Environmental Defects. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Environmental Defect” shall mean, with respect to any given Asset, any environmental condition that (i) constitutes, pursuant to Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined) in effect as of the date of this Agreement in the jurisdiction in which such Asset is located, violation of such Environmental Laws or environmental permits, (ii) would reasonably be expected to constitute a violation of such Environmental Laws or environmental permits if investigated by a Governmental Authority (as hereinafter defined), regardless of whether Seller has been so notified or investigated by a Governmental Authority or (iii) would require remediation under such Environmental Laws (other than any plugging and abandonment and associated surface restoration obligations under any applicable Environmental Laws, except for any of the foregoing covered by clauses (i) or (ii)).
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