Define: Environmental Laws
What does "Environmental Laws" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 29 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC, seen in 2 filings)
Environmental Laws means all laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, injunctions, notices or binding agreements issued, promulgated or entered into by any Governmental Authority, relating in any way to the environment, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, the management, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Material or to health and safety matters.
Source: AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC 8-K
Definition 2 (Eaton Corp plc, seen in 2 filings)
Environmental Laws means any and all federal, state, local, and foreign statutes, laws, regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements or governmental restrictions relating to pollution and the protection of the environment or the release of any materials into the environment, including those related to hazardous substances or wastes, air emissions and discharges to waste or public systems.
Source: Eaton Corp plc 10-Q
Definition 3 (CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means all applicable federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and foreign Laws (including common law), constitutions, statutes, treaties, regulations, rules, ordinances and codes and any consent decrees, settlement agreements, judgments, orders, directives, policies or programs issued by or entered into with an Official Body pertaining or relating to: (i) pollution or pollution control; (ii) protection of human health from exposure to regulated substances; (iii) protection of the environment and/or natural resources; (iv) employee safety in the workplace; (v) the presence, use, management, generation, manufacture, processing, extraction, treatment, recycling, refining, reclamation, labeling, packaging, sale, transport, storage, collection, distribution, disposal or release or threat of release of regulated substances; (vi) the presence of contamination; (vii) the protection of endangered or threatened species; and (viii) the protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
Source: CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K
Definition 4 (DELTA AIR LINES, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means all applicable laws (including common law), statutes, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, injunctions or legally binding requirements or agreements issued, promulgated or entered into by or with any Governmental Authority, relating to the protection of environment, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, the handling, treatment, storage, disposal, Release into the environment or threatened Release into the environment of, or human exposure to, any pollutants, contaminants or any toxic, radioactive or otherwise hazardous materials.
Source: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 10-K
Definition 5 (DELTA AIR LINES, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means all applicable laws (including common law), statutes, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, injunctions or legally binding agreements issued,.
Source: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 10-K
Definition 6 (EQUIFAX INC, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means any and all Federal, state, provincial, territorial, local and foreign laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals, binding interpretations and orders of courts or Governmental Authorities, relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including, but not limited to, requirements pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transportation, handling, reporting, licensing, permitting, investigation or remediation of Hazardous Materials.
Source: EQUIFAX INC 10-Q
Definition 7 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means laws and regulations relating to environmental matters.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 8 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means all laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to environmental protection.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 9 (CARDINAL HEALTH INC, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means all laws, rules, regulations, orders, and decrees of any Governmental Authority relating to the environment.
Source: CARDINAL HEALTH INC 8-K
Definition 10 (AMAZON COM INC, seen in 1 filing)
Environmental Laws means any and all state, federal, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health and the environment.
Source: AMAZON COM INC S-1
Data extracted from 42 SEC EDGAR filings across 29 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.