definiens: means any Action, Order, lien, fine, penalty, or, as to each, any settlement or judgment arising from or relating to any violati on of or liability or obligation under any Environm ental Law or any Environmental Claim with respect to acts or omi ssions having occurred, or conditions in existence, on or before the Closing Date with respect to the continu ation of such conditions, acts, omissions or their consequences after the Closing Date, including : ( a ) any environm ental, health or safety matters or conditions ( incl uding on - site or off - site contamination, Occupational Safety and Health Law violations and regulation of chemical su bstances or products ) ; and ( b ) any responsibility for respon se costs, natural resource damages, corrective acti on or actions to achieve compliance, including any cleanup, remov al, containment or remediation or response action u nder applicable Environmental Law or Occupational Safety and Health Law ( whether or not such cleanup has be en ordered or requested by any Governmental Body or an y other Person ) . The terms a nd include the types of activities c overed by CERCLA