definiens: means any and all applicable U.S. or foreign laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies, guidance, rules, judgments, orders, court decisions or rule of common law, Permits, restrictions and licenses, which ( a ) regulateor relate to the protection or clean up of the environment ; the use, treatment, storage, transportation, handling, disposal orrelease of wastes, pollutants, contaminants or similar substances, the preservation or protection of waterways, groundwater, drinking water, air, wildlife, plants or other natural resources ; or the health and safety of persons or property, includingprotection of the health and safety of employees ; or ( b ) impose Liability or responsibility with respect to any of the foregoing, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq . ), or anyother Law of similar effect