1.1.27: Definitions: Waste or Contamination Site

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Abstract

As in the definition of "Environmental Law," Federal and state terminology should be employed, assuming the broadest possible coverage is desired. Waste or Contamination Site Waste or Contamination Site shall mean any site or location, wherever located (including, but not limited to, any well, pit, pond, lagoon, impoundment, ditch, trench, drain, landfill, warehouse or waste storage container), where pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic wastes, substances or materials used at or generated by the Company or any Subsidiary shall have been deposited, stored, treated, reclaimed, disposed of, placed or otherwise come to be