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<br /> permit. Damage includes but is not limited to destruction of or damage to National Forest lands covered by this permit,fire
<br /> suppression costs,and destruction of or damage to government-owned improvements covered by this permit.
<br /> 1.The holder shall be liable for all injury,loss,or damage, including fire suppression,or other costs in connection with
<br /> rehabilitation or restoration of natural resources associated with the use and occupancy authorized by this permit
<br /> Compensation shall.include but not be limited to the value of resources damaged or destroyed,the costs of restoration,
<br /> cleanup,or other mitigation,fire suppression or other types of abatement costs,and all administrative,legal(including
<br /> attorney's fees), and other costs in connection therewith.
<br /> 2.The holder shall be liable for damage to all roads and trails of the United States open to public use caused by use of the
<br /> holder or the holder's heirs,assigns,agents,employees,contractors,or lessees to the same extent as provided under
<br /> clause ill.F.1,except that liability shall not include reasonable and ordinary wear and tear.
<br /> G.HEALTH AND SAFETY.The holder shall address the health and safety of its employees,agents,and clients by having
<br /> trained and qualified staff, utilizing properly maintained equipment,and providing supervision appropriate for the level of
<br /> risk associated with the authorized activity.The holder shall avoid situations or conditions that cause or threaten to cause
<br /> a hazard to public health or the safety of the holder's employees,agents,or clients.The holder shall as soon as
<br /> practicable notify the authorized officer of all serious accidents that occur in connection with such activities.The Forest
<br /> • Service has no duty under the terms of this permit to inspect the permit area or operations and activities of the holder for
<br /> hazardous conditions or compliance with health and safety standards.
<br /> H.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
<br /> 1.For purposes of clauses III.H and V,"hazardous material"shall mean(a)any hazardous substance under section
<br /> 101(14)of GERCLA,42 U.S.C.§9601(14);(b)any pollutant or contaminant under section 101(33)of CERCLA,42 U.S.C.
<br /> §9601(33);(c)any petroleum product or its derivative,including fuel oil,and waste oils;and(d)any hazardous substance,
<br /> extremely hazardous substance,toxic substance,hazardous waste,ignitable,reactive or corrosive materials, pollutant,
<br /> contaminant, element,compound, mixture,solution or substance that may pose a present or potential hazard to human
<br /> health or the environment under any applicable environmental laws.
<br /> 2.The holder shall avoid damaging or contaminating the environment,including but not limited to the soil,vegetation(such
<br /> as trees,shrubs,and grass),surface water,and groundwater,during the holder's use and occupancy of the permit area.
<br /> Environmental damage includes but is not limited to all costs and damages associated with or resulting from the release or
<br /> threatened release of a hazardous material occurring during or as a result of activities of the holder or the holder's heirs,
<br /> assigns, agents,employees,contractors,or lessees on,or related to,the lands,property,and other interests covered by
<br /> this permit If the environment or any government property covered by this permit becomes damaged in connection with
<br /> the holder's use and occupancy,the holder shall as soon as practicable repair the damage or replace the damaged items
<br /> to the satisfaction of the authorized officer and at no expense to the United States.
<br /> 3.The holder shall as soon as practicable,as completely as possible,and in compliance with all applicable laws and
<br /> regulations abate any activity or condition arising out of or relating to the authorized use and occupancy that causes or
<br /> threatens to cause harm to the environment,including areas of vegetation or timber,fish or other wildlife populations,their
<br /> habitats,or any other natural resources.
<br /> I.INDEMNIFICATION OF THE UNITED STATES.The holder shall indemnify,defend,and hold harmless the United
<br /> States for any costs,damages,claims,liabilities,and judgments arising from past,present,and future acts or omissions of
<br /> the holder in connection with the use and occupancy authorized by this permit.This indemnification and hold harmless
<br /> provision includes but is not limited to acts and omissions of the holder or the holder's heirs,assigns,agents,employees,
<br /> contractors,or lessees in connection with the use and occupancy authorized by this permit which result in(1)violations of
<br /> any laws and regulations which are now or which may in the future become applicable,and including but not limited to
<br /> those environmental laws listed in clause V.A of this permit;(2)judgments,claims,demands, penalties,or fees assessed
<br /> against the United States;(3)•costs,expenses,and damages incurred by the United States;or(4)the release or
<br /> threatened release of any solid waste,hazardous waste,hazardous substance,pollutant,contaminant, oil in any form,or
<br /> petroleum product into the environment.The authorized officer may prescribe terms that allow the holder to replace,
<br /> repair,restore,or otherwise undertake necessary curative actions to mitigate damages in addition to or as an alternative to
<br /> monetary indemnification.
<br /> J.INSURANCE.The holder shall furnish proof of insurance,such as a certificate of insurance,to the authorized officer
<br /> prior to issuance of this permit and each year thereafter that this permit is in effect The Forest Service reserves the right
<br /> to review and approve the insurance policy prior to issuance.The holder shall send an authenticated copy of any
<br /> insurance policy obtained pursuant to this clause to the authorized officer immediately upon issuance of the policy.Any
<br /> insurance policies obtained by the holder pursuant to this clause shall name the United States as an additional insured,
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