Common use of Prior to the Commencement Date Clause in Contracts

Prior to the Commencement Date. Owner alone shall be solely ------------------------------ responsible for present or future Environmental Claims directly or indirectly related to or arising out of the actual or alleged existence, generation, use, collection, treatment, storage, transportation, recovery, removal, discharge or disposal of Hazardous Materials present at, in or under the Project and/or adjacent areas prior to the Commencement Date. Owner shall defend, indemnify and hold Operator harmless against all such Environmental Claims.