Hazardous Material Contamination. Responsibility for any contaminated materials within the Project area shall remain unaffected by this Grant Agreement as they are generally non- participating. The Subrecipient shall notify the State of the presence of and design alternatives for potential contaminated and/or hazardous waste sites located during the development or construction stage. Once the Subrecipient determines that contamination exists, whether obvious or established through testing, the Subrecipient shall notify the appropriate regulatory agency.
Hazardous Material Contamination. The cost of handling, treatment and disposal of petroleum-contaminated soils or other hazardous material contamination in existence on Town property outside the limits of the State-owned railroad right-of-way prior to construction of the Project shall be non-participating. Accordingly, any costs associated therewith shall be the sole responsibility of the MUNICIPALITY.
