Common use of HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Clause in Contracts

HEALTH, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. (a) Within three (3) months of the Effective Date, the Contractor shall submit to the Designated Authority, for its approval, plans in regard to: (i) the health, safety and welfare of persons in or affected by Petroleum Operations; and (ii) the protection of the environment (including the marine environment and the atmosphere and the prevention of pollution), in order to reduce the risks to the personnel and the environment so they are as low as reasonably practicable. The plans shall be reviewed annually and amended from time to time as may be necessary to ensure its continuing compliance with Good Oil Field Practice. (b) Notwithstanding anything elsewhere contained in this Agreement, the Contractor shall clean up pollution resulting from Petroleum Operations to the satisfaction of the Designated Authority, and meet the costs of so doing to the extent done by anyone else (including the Designated Authority).