Common use of Existing Degree and Extent of Contamination Clause in Contracts

Existing Degree and Extent of Contamination. For each medium where the Permit or Order identifies a release (e.g., soil, ground water, surface water, air, etc.), describe the existing extent of contamination. This description must include all available monitoring data and qualitative information on the locations and levels of contamination at the facility (both onsite and offsite). Include a general assessment of the data quality, a map showing the location of all existing sampling points and potential source areas and contour maps showing any existing ground water plumes at the facility (if ground water release). Highlight potential ongoing release areas that would warrant use of interim corrective measures (see Section 8, Interim Corrective Measures).

Existing Degree and Extent of Contamination. For each medium where the Permit Order or Order Consent Agreement identifies a release (e.g., e.g. soil, ground water, surface water, air, etc.), describe the existing extent of contamination. This description must include all available monitoring data and qualitative information on the locations and levels of contamination at the facility (both onsite and offsite). Include a general assessment of the data quality, a map showing the location of all existing sampling points and potential source areas and contour maps showing any existing ground water plumes at the facility (if ground water release). Highlight potential ongoing release areas that would warrant use of interim corrective measures (see Section section 8, Interim Corrective Measures).