definiens: means any and all applicable federal, state, local, or foreign laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, guidance, rules, judgments, orders, court decisions or rule of common law, Permits, restrictions and licenses, whichregulate or relate to ( a ) the protection or clean - up of the environment ; ( b ) the presence of, exposure to, manufacture, use, generation, distribution, treatment, storage, transportation, handling, disposal or release of Hazardous Substances ; ( c ) thepreservation or protection of waterways, groundwater, drinking water, air, wildlife, plants or other natural resources ; ( d ) thehealth and safety of persons or property, including protection of the health and safety of employees ; or ( e ) impose liability orresponsibility with respect to any of the foregoing, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensationand Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq . ), or any other Law of similar effect