Environmental Standards and Liability Sample Clauses

Environmental Standards and Liability. The Grantee shall ascertain and abide by all applicable environmental standards set by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations related to the performance of the obligations pursuant to the Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Environmental Standards”). The Grantee shall monitor its compliance with Environmental Standards and immediately halt and correct any incident of non-compliance. In the event of any incident of non-compliance with Environmental Standards, the Grantee shall: (a) Give MDA immediate notice of the incident to the Agreement Representative, or designee, providing as much detail as possible; (b) If requested by MDA, submit a written report to MDA, identifying the source or cause of the non-compliance and the method or action required to correct the problem; and (c) Cooperate with MDA or its designated agents or contractors with respect to the investigation of such problem. To the limits allowed by Maryland law (and without waiving any local or State government immunities that may apply if Grantee is a local government), the Grantee shall be liable for (a) all environmental losses, including but not limited to, costs, expenses, losses, damages, actions, claims, penalties, fines and remedial or cleanup obligations arising from its failure to comply with Environmental Standards; and (b)any hazardous material located or placed in the Project and any requirements imposed by any governmental authority with respect to hazardous materials, arising in connection with the Grant or the Project. Name (please print) Name (please print) Title Title Date Date Signature Signature 1. Changes: This Agreement may be amended only with the written consent of both parties. 2. Non─discrimination: Grantee may not discriminate on the basis of: a. Political or religious opinion or affiliation, marital status, race, color, creed, or national origin; b. Sex or age, except when age or sex constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification; or c. The physical or mental disability of a qualified individual.
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Environmental Standards and Liability. A. As relevant to the Project, the Grantee shall ascertain and comply with all applicable Environmental Standards, monitor compliance, and immediately halt and correct any incident of non-compliance. The Grantee is solely responsible for all steps in obtaining any required permits including, but not limited to, those related to air quality requirements, as applicable. B. In the event of any incident of non-compliance with Environmental Standards, the Grantee shall: (1) Give MEA immediate notice of the incident to the MEA Program Manager, or designee, providing as much detail as possible; (2) If requested by MEA, submit a written report to MEA, identifying the source or cause of the non-compliance and the method or action required to correct the problem; and (3) Cooperate with MEA and its designated representatives or contractors with respect to investigation of the incident. C. Subject to Section 14 and to the limits allowed by Maryland law, the Grantee shall be liable for: (1) All environmental losses, including but not limited to, costs, expenses, losses, damages, actions, claims, penalties, fines and remedial or cleanup obligations arising from its failure to comply with Environmental Standards; and (2) Any hazardous material located or placed in the Project and any requirements imposed by any governmental authority with respect to hazardous materials, arising in connection with the Grant or the Project.
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Environmental Standards and Liability. The College shall ascertain and abide by all applicable environmental standards set by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations related to the performance of the obligations pursuant to the Agreement (“Environmental Standards”). The College shall monitor its compliance with Environmental Standards and immediately halt and correct any incident of non-compliance. In the event of any incident of non-compliance with Environmental Standards, the College shall: (A) Give MEA immediate notice of the incident to the MEA Representative named in Section 16 of this Agreement, or designee, providing as much detail as possible; (B) If requested by MEA, submit a written report to MEA, identifying the source or cause of the non-compliance and the method or action required to correct the problem; and (C) Cooperate with MEA or its designated agents or contractors with respect to the investigation of such problem. To the limits allowed by Maryland law (and without waiving any local or State government immunities that may apply if College is a Maryland State or local government), the College shall be liable for (i) all environmental losses, including but not limited to, costs, expenses, losses, damages, actions, claims, penalties, fines and remedial or cleanup obligations arising from its failure to comply with Environmental Standards; and (ii) any hazardous material located or placed in the Project and any requirements imposed by any governmental authority with respect to hazardous materials, arising in connection with the Grant or the Project.
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Environmental Standards and Liability. The Grantee shall ascertain and abide by all applicable environmental standards set by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations related to the performance of the obligations pursuant to the Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Environmental Standards”). The Grantee shall monitor its compliance with Environmental Standards and immediately halt and correct any incident of non-compliance. In the event of any incident of non-compliance with Environmental Standards, the Grantee shall: (a) Give MDA immediate notice of the incident to the Agreement Representative, or designee, providing as much detail as possible; (b) If requested by MDA, submit a written report to MDA, identifying the source or cause of the non-compliance and the method or action required to correct the problem; and (c) Cooperate with MDA or its designated agents or contractors with respect to the investigation of such problem. To the limits allowed by Maryland law (and without waiving any local or State government immunities that may apply if Grantee is a local government), the Grantee shall be liable for (a) all environmental losses, including but not limited to, costs, expenses, losses, damages, actions, claims, penalties, fines and remedial or cleanup obligations arising from its failure to comply with Environmental Standards; and (b) any hazardous material located or placed in the Project and any requirements imposed by any governmental authority with respect to hazardous materials, arising in connection with the Grant or the Project.
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Environmental Standards and Liability. The Grantee shall ascertain and abide by all applicable environmental standards set by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations related to the performance of the obligations pursuant to the Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Environmental Standards”). The Grantee shall monitor its compliance with Environmental Standards and immediately halt and correct any incident of non-compliance. In the event of any incident of non-compliance with Environmental Standards, the Grantee shall: 1. Give MEA immediate notice of the incident to the Agreement Representative, or designee, providing as much detail as possible; 2. If requested by MEA, submit a written report to MEA, identifying the source or cause of the non-compliance and the method or action required to correct the problem; and 3. Cooperate with MEA or its designated agents or contractors with respect to the investigation of such problem. To the limits allowed by Maryland law, the Grantee, without waiving any local or State government immunities that may apply if Grantee is a local government, shall be liable for (a) all environmental losses, including but not limited to, costs, expenses, losses, damages, actions, claims, penalties, fines and remedial or cleanup obligations arising from its failure to comply with Environmental Standards; and (b)any hazardous material located or placed in the Project and any requirements imposed by any governmental authority with respect to hazardous materials, arising in connection with the Grant or the Project.
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Related to Environmental Standards and Liability

  • Environmental Standards If the contract amount set forth in this Contract is in excess of $100,000, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7606), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (2 C.F.R. Part 1532), which prohibit the use under non-exempt Federal contracts of facilities included on the EPA List of Violating Facilities. The Contractor shall report any violations of this paragraph to the State of Indiana and to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for Enforcement.

  • Environmental and Social Standards 1. The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that its Respective Part of the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards, in a manner acceptable to the Bank. 2. Without limitation upon paragraph 1 above, the Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that its Respective Part of the Project is implemented in accordance with the respective Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (“ESCP”), in a manner acceptable to the Bank. To this end, the Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that: (a) the measures and actions specified in the respective ESCP are implemented with due diligence and efficiency, and provided in the respective ESCP; (b) sufficient funds are available to cover the costs of implementing the respective ESCP; (c) policies and procedures are maintained, and qualified and experienced staff in adequate numbers are retained to implement the respective ESCP, as provided in the respective ESCP; and (d) the respective ESCP, or any provision thereof, is not amended, repealed, suspended or waived, except as the Bank shall otherwise agree in writing, as specified in the respective ESCP, and ensure that the revised respective ESCP is disclosed promptly thereafter. 3. In case of any inconsistencies between the respective ESCP and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. 4. The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that: (a) all measures necessary are taken to collect, compile, and furnish to the Bank through regular reports, with the frequency specified in the respective ESCP, and promptly in a separate report or reports, if so requested by the Bank, information on the status of compliance with the respective ESCP and the environmental and social instruments referred to therein, all such reports in form and substance acceptable to the Bank, setting out, inter alia: (i) the status of implementation of the respective ESCP; (ii) conditions, if any, which interfere or threaten to interfere with the implementation of the respective ESCP; and (iii) corrective and preventive measures taken or required to be taken to address such conditions; and (b) the Bank is promptly notified of any incident or accident related to or having an impact on the Project which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on the environment, the affected communities, the public or workers, including, in accordance with the respective ESCP, the environmental and social instruments referenced therein and the Environmental and Social Standards. 5. The Project Implementing Entity shall establish, publicize, maintain and operate an accessible grievance mechanism, to receive and facilitate resolution of concerns and grievances of Project-affected people, and take all measures necessary and appropriate to resolve, or facilitate the resolution of, such concerns and grievances, in a manner acceptable to the Bank. 6. The Project Implementing Entity shall ensure that all bidding documents and contracts for civil works under its Respective Part of the Project include the obligation of contractors, subcontractors and supervising entities to: (a) comply with the relevant aspects of the respective ESCP and the environmental and social instruments referred to therein; and (b) adopt and enforce codes of conduct that should be provided to and signed by all workers, detailing measures to address environmental, social, health and safety risks, and the risks of sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and violence against children, all as applicable to such civil works commissioned or carried out pursuant to said contracts.

  • Environmental, Health and Safety Matters (a) Comply in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, obtaining and complying with and maintaining any and all licenses, approvals, notifications, registrations or permits required by applicable Environmental Laws. For purposes of this Section 5.12(a), material noncompliance by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any tenant or subtenant, with any applicable Environmental Law shall be deemed not to constitute a breach of this covenant provided that, upon learning of any actual or suspected material noncompliance, the Company and the relevant Subsidiaries shall promptly undertake all reasonable efforts to achieve material compliance (or contest in good faith by appropriate proceedings the alleged violation or applicable Environmental Law at issue and (to the extent required by GAAP) provide on the books of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, reserves in accordance with GAAP with respect thereto), and provided further that, in any case, such noncompliance, and any other noncompliance with applicable Environmental Law, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. (b) Promptly comply in all material respects with all lawful orders and directives of all Governmental Authorities regarding applicable Environmental Laws, except to the extent that the validity thereof is currently being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and (to the extent required by GAAP) reserves in accordance with GAAP with respect thereto have been provided on the books of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be. (c) Defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, agents, officers and directors, from and against any claims, demands, penalties, fines, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs and expenses of whatever kind or nature, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising out of, or in any way relating to the violation of, noncompliance with or liability under any Environmental Laws applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective operations or properties, or any orders, requirements or demands of Governmental Authorities related thereto, including, without limitation, attorney’s and consultant’s fees, investigation and laboratory fees, response costs, court costs and litigation expenses, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arise out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of (or, as determined pursuant to a claim initiated by the Company, breach in bad faith of its express obligations under the applicable Loan Documents by) the party seeking indemnification therefor, in each case, as determined by a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction. This indemnity shall continue in full force and effect regardless of the termination of this Agreement.

  • COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Contractor, it’s Subcontractors, and their respective employees, shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in the performance of the services, including but not limited to those promulgated by the City and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirement shall govern. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, fines, penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph.

  • Compliance with and Liability under Environmental Laws (i) The Company and its subsidiaries (a) are, and at all prior times were, in compliance with any and all applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules, regulations, requirements, decisions, judgments, decrees, orders and the common law relating to pollution or the protection of the environment, natural resources or human health or safety, including those relating to the generation, storage, treatment, use, handling, transportation, Release or threat of Release of Hazardous Materials (collectively, “Environmental Laws”), (b) have received and are in compliance with all permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations or approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses, (c) have not received notice of any actual or potential liability under or relating to, or actual or potential violation of, any Environmental Laws, including for the investigation or remediation of any Release or threat of Release of Hazardous Materials, and have no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in any such notice, (d) are not conducting or paying for, in whole or in part, any investigation, remediation or other corrective action pursuant to any Environmental Law at any location, and (e) are not a party to any order, decree or agreement that imposes any obligation or liability under any Environmental Law, and (ii) there are no costs or liabilities associated with Environmental Laws of or relating to the Company or its subsidiaries, except in the case of each of (i) and (ii) above, for any such matter, as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (iii) except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, (a) there are no proceedings that are pending, or that are known to be contemplated, against the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any Environmental Laws in which a governmental entity is also a party, other than such proceedings regarding which it is reasonably believed no monetary sanctions of $100,000 or more will be imposed, (b) the Company and its subsidiaries are not aware of any facts or issues regarding compliance with Environmental Laws, or liabilities or other obligations under Environmental Laws, including the Release or threat of Release of Hazardous Materials, that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company and its subsidiaries, and (c) none of the Company and its subsidiaries anticipates material capital expenditures relating to any Environmental Laws.

  • Environmental, Health and Safety Laws There does not exist any violation by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any applicable federal, state or local law, rule or regulation or order of any government, governmental department, board, agency or other instrumentality relating to environmental, pollution, health or safety matters which has, will or threatens to impose a material liability on the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or which has required or would require a material expenditure by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to cure. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice to the effect that any part of such Person’s operations or properties is not in material compliance with any such law, rule, regulation or order or notice that it or its property is the subject of any governmental investigation evaluating whether any remedial action is needed to respond to any release of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment, which non-compliance or remedial action could reasonably be expected to constitute a Material Adverse Occurrence. Except as set out on Schedule 4.7 of the Disclosure Schedules, the Borrower does not have knowledge that it, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective property will become subject to environmental laws or regulations during the term of this Agreement, compliance with which could reasonably be expected to require significant Capital Expenditures or to constitute a Material Adverse Occurrence.

  • Litigation, Environmental and Labor Matters (a) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority pending against or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against or affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (i) as to which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination and that, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) that involve this Agreement or the Transactions. (b) Except with respect to any other matters that, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries (i) has failed to comply with any Environmental Law or to obtain, maintain or comply with any permit, license or other approval required under any Environmental Law, (ii) has become subject to any Environmental Liability or (iii) has received notice of any claim with respect to any Environmental Liability. (c) There are no strikes, lockouts or slowdowns against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries pending or, to their knowledge, threatened that could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect. The hours worked by and payments made to employees of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have not been in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable Federal, state, local or foreign law relating to such matters that could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect. All material payments due from the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or for which any claim may be made against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits, have been paid or accrued as liabilities on the books of the Borrower or such Subsidiary. The consummation of the Transactions will not give rise to any right of termination or right of renegotiation on the part of any union under any collective bargaining agreement under which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is bound.

  • O.S.H.A. and Environmental Compliance (a) Except as could not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect, each Borrower has duly complied with, and its facilities, business, assets, property, leaseholds, Real Property and Equipment are in compliance in all material respects with, the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Environmental Protection Act, RCRA and all other Environmental Laws; there have been no outstanding citations, notices or orders of non-compliance issued to any Borrower or relating to its business, assets, property, leaseholds or Equipment under any such laws, rules or regulations. (b) Except as could not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a Material Adverse Effect, each Borrower has been issued all required federal, state and local licenses, certificates or permits relating to all applicable Environmental Laws. (i) There are no visible signs of material releases, spills, discharges, leaks or disposal (collectively referred to as “Releases”) of Hazardous Substances at, upon, under or within any Real Property including any premises leased by any Borrower; (ii) to the best knowledge of Borrowers, there are no underground storage tanks or polychlorinated biphenyls on the Real Property including any premises leased by any Borrower, (iii) to the best knowledge of Borrowers, the Real Property including any premises leased by any Borrower has never been used as a treatment, storage or disposal facility of Hazardous Waste; and (iv) to the best knowledge of Borrowers, no Hazardous Substances are present on the Real Property including any premises leased by any Borrower, excepting such quantities as are handled in accordance with all applicable manufacturer’s instructions and governmental regulations and in proper storage containers and as are necessary for the operation of the commercial business of any Borrower or of its tenants.

  • Environmental Health and Safety i. Environment, Health and Safety Performance. Seller acknowledges and accepts full and sole responsibility to maintain an environment, health and safety management system ("EMS") appropriate for its business throughout the performance of this Contract. Buyer expects that Seller’s EMS shall promote health and safety, environmental stewardship, and pollution prevention by appropriate source reduction strategies. Seller shall convey the requirement of this clause to its suppliers. Seller shall not deliver goods that contain asbestos mineral fibers.

  • Compliance with Environmental Laws; Environmental Reports (a) Comply and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all lessees and other persons occupying Real Property owned or operated by any Company to comply, in all material respects with all Environmental Laws and Environmental Permits applicable to its operations and property and obtain and renew all material Environmental Permits applicable to its operations and property and conduct any Response in accordance with Environmental Laws; provided, however, that no Company shall be required to undertake any Response to the extent that its obligation to do so is being contested in good faith and by proper proceedings and appropriate reserves are being maintained with respect to such circumstances in accordance with GAAP. (b) If a Default caused by reason of a breach of Section 3.17 or Section 5.09(a) shall have occurred and be continuing for more than 20 Business Days without the Companies commencing activities reasonably likely to cure such Default, at the written request of the Required Lenders through the Administrative Agent, provide to the Lenders within 45 days after such request, at the expense of Borrower, an environmental site assessment report regarding the matters which are the subject of such default, including where appropriate, any soil and/or groundwater sampling, prepared by an environmental consulting firm and in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and indicating the presence or absence of Hazardous Materials and the estimated cost of any compliance or Response to address them in connection with such Default.

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