definiens: means all applicable international, federal, state, or local Laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, guidance, rules, judgments, orders, court decisions or rule of common law, permits, restrictions and licenses, which ( i ) reg ulate or relate to the protection or cleanup of the environment ; the use, treatment, storage, transportation, handling, disposal or release of Hazardous Materials, the preservation or protection of waterways, groundwater, drinking water, air, wildlife, pla nts or other natural resources ; or the health and safety of persons or property, including protection of the health and safety of employees or ( ii ) impose Liability or responsibility with respect to any of the foregoing, including the Comprehensive Environ mental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq . ), the Occupational Safety and Health Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq . ), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq . ) or any other Law of similar effect