Common use of Background Tests; Training Clause in Contracts

Background Tests; Training. All employees, agents and contractors of Pathnet must meet certain minimum requirements as established in GTE’s CSP. At the time Pathnet places the collocation ASR for caged or cageless collocation, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, Pathnet must submit to GTE's Security Department for prior approval the background investigation certification form included in the CSP for all employees, agents and contractors that will require access to GTE wire centers and/or access tandems. Pathnet agrees that its employees/vendors with access to GTE wire center(s) or access tandem(s) shall at all times adhere to the rules of conduct established by GTE for the wire center or access tandem and GTE’s personnel and vendors. GTE reserves the right to make changes to such procedures and rules to preserve the integrity and operation of GTE’s network or facilities or to comply with applicable laws and regulations. GTE will provide Pathnet with written notice of such changes. Where applicable, GTE will provide information to Pathnet on the specific type of security training required so Pathnet’s employees can complete such training.

Background Tests; Training. All employees, agents and contractors of Pathnet NEN must meet certain minimum requirements as established in GTE’s CSP. At the time Pathnet NEN places the collocation ASR for caged or cageless collocation, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, Pathnet NEN must submit to GTE's Security Department for prior approval the background investigation certification form included in the CSP for all employees, agents and contractors that will require access to GTE wire centers and/or access tandems. Pathnet NEN agrees that its employees/vendors with access to GTE wire center(s) or access tandem(s) shall at all times adhere to the rules of conduct established by GTE for the wire center or access tandem and GTE’s personnel and vendors. GTE reserves the right to make changes to such procedures and rules to preserve the integrity and operation of GTE’s network or facilities or to comply with applicable laws and regulations. GTE will provide Pathnet NEN with written notice of such changes. Where applicable, GTE will provide information to Pathnet NEN on the specific type of security training required so PathnetNEN’s employees can complete such training.