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permit becomes damaged during the holder's use or occupancy of the permit area, the holder shall
<br />immediately repair the damage or replace the damaged items to the satisfaction of the authorized officer
<br />and at no expense to the United States.
<br />2. The holder shall be liable for all injury, loss, or damage, including fire suppression, prevention and
<br />control of the spread of invasive species, or other costs in connection with rehabilitation or restoration of
<br />natural resources associated with the use or occupancy authorized by this permit. Compensation shall
<br />include but not be limited to the value of resources damaged or destroyed, the costs of restoration,
<br />cleanup, or other mitigation, fire suppression or other types of abatement costs, and all administrative,
<br />legal (including attorneys fees), and other costs. Such costs may be deducted from a performance bond
<br />required under clause IV.I.
<br />3. The holder shall be liable for damage caused by use of the holder or the holder's heirs, assigns,
<br />agents, employees, contractors, or lessees to all roads and trails of the United States to the same extent
<br />as provided under clause IV.F.1, except that liability shall not include reasonable and ordinary wear and
<br />tear
<br />G. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The holder shall promptly abate as completely as
<br />possible and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations any activity or condition arising out of or relating to the
<br />authorized use or occupancy that causes or threatens to cause a hazard to public health or the safety of the holder's
<br />employees or agents or harm to the environment (including areas of vegetation or timber, fish or other wildlife populations,
<br />their habitats, or any other natural resources). The holder shall prevent impacts to the environment and cultural resources
<br />by implementing actions identified in the operating plan to prevent establishment and spread of invasive species. The
<br />holder shall immediately notify the authorized officer of all serious accidents that occur in connection with such activities.
<br />The responsibility to protect the health and safety of all persons affected by the use or occupancy authorized by this permit
<br />is solely that of the holder. The Forest Service has no duty under the terms of this permit to inspect the permit area or
<br />operations and activities of the holder for hazardous conditions or compliance with health and safety standards.
<br />H. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE UNITED STATES. The holder shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the United
<br />States for any costs, damages, claims, liabilities, and judgments arising from past, present, and future acts or omissions of
<br />the holder in connection with the use or occupancy authorized by this permit. This indemnification provision includes but is
<br />not limited to acts and omissions of the holder or the holder's heirs, assigns, agents, employees, contractors, or lessees in
<br />connection with the use or occupancy authorized by this permit which result in (1) violations of any laws and regulations
<br />which are now or which may in the future become applicable, and including but not limited to those environmental laws
<br />listed in clause V.A of this permit; (2) judgments, claims, demands, penalties, or fees assessed against the United States;
<br />(3) costs, expenses, and damages incurred by the United States; or (4) the release or threatened release of any solid
<br />waste, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, pollutant, contaminant, oil in any form, or petroleum product into the
<br />environment. The authorized officer may prescribe terms that allow the holder to replace, repair, restore, or otherwise
<br />undertake necessary curative actions to mitigate damages in addition to or as an alternative to monetary indemnification.
<br />I. BONDING. The authorized officer may require the holder to furnish a surety bond or other security for any of the
<br />obligations imposed by the terms and conditions of this permit or any applicable law, regulation, or order.
<br />V. RESOURCE PROTECTION
<br />A. COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS. The holder shall in connection with the use or occupancy authorized
<br />by this permit comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including but not
<br />limited to those established pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et
<br />seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., the Oil Pollution Act, as amended, 33
<br />U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., CERCLA, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et
<br />seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
<br />Rodenticide Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq., and the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.
<br />B. VANDALISM. The holder shall take reasonable measures to prevent and discourage vandalism and disorderly conduct
<br />and when necessary shall contact the appropriate law enforcement officer.
<br />C. PESTICIDE USE. Pesticides may not be used outside of buildings to control undesirable woody and herbaceous
<br />vegetation (including aquatic plants), insects, rodents, fish, and other pests and weeds without prior written approval from
<br />the authorized officer. A request for approval of planned uses of pesticides shall be submitted annually by the holder on
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