Common use of Environmental Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Environmental Evaluation. The Concession Contractor shall be evaluated by Reclamation on its environmental performance under this Concession Contract including, without limitation, compliance with the approved EMP and on the following criteria. 1. Hazardous wastes are properly identified and managed. 2. An Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Contingency Plan is in place; all employees are trained in first response procedures; Reclamation and appropriate regulatory authorities are notified of any spill or release of a hazardous substance. 3. A hazardous waste minimization strategy is in place, reporting requirements are met, and progress is being made toward reduction goals. 4. Areas of contamination caused by or attributable to the Concession Contractor are cleaned up to the satisfaction of Reclamation and regulatory authorities. 5. Hazardous material inventories and use records are maintained and provided to Reclamation. Hazardous materials are stored and handled in a manner that minimizes the potential for spill or release. 6. A solid waste minimization strategy is in place, waste generation information is provided to Reclamation, and progress is being made toward waste reduction goals. 7. An affirmative procurement program is in place to ensure that, where available, products containing recycled material or materials that are environmentally preferable are preferentially acquired (Green Procurement). 8. The Concession Contractor will conserve energy and improve energy efficiency of operations being implemented. Every effort will be made to ensure that environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources are used. A program to reduce overall energy consumption is documented and actively pursued. 9. The goals and objectives of the area’s water conservation program are being met. 10. Prior written approval has been obtained from Reclamation for implementation of any pesticide, herbicide, or vector control action.

Environmental Evaluation. The Concession Contractor shall be evaluated by Reclamation on its environmental performance under this Concession Contract including, without limitation, compliance with the approved EMP and on the following criteria., as a part of the Safety and Environmental Evaluation element of the Concession Review Program referred to in Section 2.H.: 1. Hazardous wastes are properly identified and managed. 2. An Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Contingency Plan is in place; all employees are trained in first response procedures; Reclamation and appropriate regulatory authorities are notified of any spill or release of a hazardous substance. 3. A hazardous waste minimization strategy is in place, reporting requirements are met, and progress is being made toward reduction goals. 4. Areas of contamination caused by or attributable to the Concession Contractor are cleaned up to the satisfaction of Reclamation and regulatory authorities. 5. Hazardous material inventories and use records are maintained and provided to Reclamation. Hazardous materials are stored and handled in a manner that minimizes the potential for spill or release. 6. A solid waste minimization strategy is in place, waste generation information is provided to Reclamation, and progress is being made toward waste reduction goals. 7. An affirmative procurement program is in place to ensure that, where available, products containing recycled material or materials that are environmentally preferable are preferentially acquired (Green Procurement). 8. The Concession Contractor will conserve energy and improve energy efficiency of operations being implemented. Every effort will be made to ensure that environmentally safe and sustainable energy sources are used. A program to reduce overall energy consumption is documented and actively pursued. 9. The goals and objectives of the area’s area‟s water conservation program are being met. 10. Prior written approval has been obtained from Reclamation for implementation of any pesticide, herbicide, or vector control action.