Common use of Pollution Prevention and Responsibility Clause in Contracts

Pollution Prevention and Responsibility. In the event an escape or discharge from Motor Carrier while it is at the Terminal and which causes or threatens to cause pollution damage, the Motor Carrier will promptly take whatever measures are necessary to prevent or mitigate such damage or remove the threat. The Motor Carrier hereby authorizes the Terminal, or its nominee, upon notice to the Motor Carrier, to undertake, at the Terminal's option, such measures as are reasonably necessary to prevent or mitigate the pollution damage or remove the threat. The Terminal or its nominee shall keep the Motor Carrier advised of the nature and results of any such measures taken, and if time permits, the nature of the measures intended to be taken. Any of the aforementioned measures shall be the responsibility of the Motor Carrier.