Common use of Management of Manhole or Vault Water Clause in Contracts

Management of Manhole or Vault Water. When conducting operations in any GTE manhole or vault area, AT&T shall follow the AT&T or GTE practice/procedure that provides the greatest degree of environmental control in evaluating and managing any water present in the manhole or vault area. AT&T shall be responsible for obtaining any permit or other regulatory approval necessary for any of its operations involving the evaluation, collection, discharge, storage, disposal, or other management of water present in a GTE manhole or vault area. GTE shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by AT&T in meeting its obligations under this Section unless GTE placed or otherwise caused materials or substances to be present in the manhole or vault area.