Common use of HAZARDOUS CONTAINING MATERIALS Clause in Contracts

HAZARDOUS CONTAINING MATERIALS. 2.12.1 The Professional shall be responsible for obtaining consulting services to inspect, locate, identify and remove any hazardous materials (HCM) present in the Project; or, the Professional may select to perform these duties himself. All removal activities shall be in accordance with federal and state laws, directives and requirements. 2.12.2 The Professional or Consultant may be used to handle the planning process. Regardless, the removal of the HCM will be part of the General Contract awarded by the Owner. 2.12.3 During the Schematic Design Phase described in Paragraph 2.5, the Professional and/or Consultant shall conduct an Inspection/Sampling/Testing Phase enumerated (1-5) as follows: .1 All hazardous related services for reimbursement must receive prior written approval by the Owner. The Professional shall submit to the Owner written proposals describing the work and cost. The Owner may request the Professional to secure additional proposals as deemed necessary. Upon written approval by the Owner, the Professional may begin the authorized hazardous services described in Subparagraph 2.12.