Good Neighbor Agreement. All Parties understand that this agreement is NOT a legally binding contract and is not intended to be by the Parties. Furthermore, all Parties of this Agreement acknowledge that they have been advised and given time to present this document to independent counsel for review, and whatever body/group they represent.
Good Neighbor Agreement. If any Property Owner should enter into a so-called Good Neighbor Agreement, wherein they allow the placement of a Wind Turbine closer than 2 miles and/or if they should receive any compensation from the Wind Turbine Company, then they shall be excluded from this PROPERTY VALUE GUARANTEE PROGRAM unless the Guarantor waives this provision and allows the neighbor to enter into this Guarantee binding the Guarantor.
Good Neighbor Agreement. 70 SECTION 6.16. Status of Obligations as Senior Indebtedness, etc. 71 SECTION 6.17. Mining Rights. 71 SECTION 6.18. Technology. 71 SECTION 6.19.
Good Neighbor Agreement. The City of Boulder, Colorado AND Syntex Chemicals Residents of Boulder, Colorado were worried about toxic air pollution from the Boulder Syntex Chemicals facility. Community members formed a group to help advocate for themselves. The main outcome of the GNA was an agreement that Syntex Chemicals would reduce air pollution and increase transparency. Practicality The community group had about $2,000/year from grants and member donations The negotiation for the GNA lasted about six months and cost about $8,000 - $10,000. Money was spent on hiring consultants and experts. Leverage point(s): • Syntex Chemicals were seeking approval to expand the plant in Boulder, giving the community a leverage point. The GNA had these terms and conditions: • The developer agreed to help reduce air emissions by installing a thermal oxidizer. • The developer agreed to create an emission reduction plan. • The developer agreed to have facility operations reviewed by a consultant to increase transparency. Equitable The community group spent time building community support by commenting at public hearings, meeting with city officials, and meeting with officials at Syntex Chemicals. None of the group members were paid, and some contributed to the groups funds with their own money. The GNA did not create any jobs or contribute to affordable housing or food security. A reduction in toxic air pollution can help improve the physical health of the community. Resiliency The GNA is designed to help to protect the air quality of the community by requiring the developer to reduce emissions by installing a thermal oxidizer. Highlights This GNA was originally proposed by the developer.
Good Neighbor Agreement. Community/Labor Refinery Tracking Committee AND Sun Oil Sun Oil act was sued by the City of Philadelphia and a community group called Community/Labor Refinery Tracking Committee for violating the Clean Air Act. The GNA was part of the settlement conditions of that lawsuit. The main outcome of the GNA was an agreement that Sun Oil would reduce its air pollution, and pay penalties for previous pollution. Practicality The community group had an annual budget of about $6000/year from grants and member donations. After the community group filed the lawsuit against Sun Oil, negotiation of settlement agreements took around 2.5 years, which included the GNA. The lawyers representing the community group were paid on a contingency basis, meaning they would not be paid unless they won or settled the lawsuit. Leverage point(s): • Lawsuit for violations. The GNA had these terms and conditions: • Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions. • Reducing smoke emissions. • Paying penalties for previous pollution, including giving $200,000 for projects to help improve the environment of the neighboring communities. • Writing and releasing four reports per year on regular operations. • The GNA included procedures for how to handle disputes if the developer did not follow through on the agreement. • Sun Oil would pay penalties (amount not specified) if they failed to follow the terms of the GNA Equitable The community group built support for their GNA through contacting elected officials, sharing information about the nuisances that Sun Oil caused with media, and meeting with Sun Oil representatives. The community group eventually notified Sun Oil that they intended to sue over high sulfur dioxide emissions. None of the group members were paid, and some contributed to the group’s funds with their own money, helping to pay for normal operations of the group. A reduction in toxic air pollution can help improve the physical health of the community. Resiliency The GNA is designed to help to protect the air quality of the community by requiring the developer to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and smoke. The GNA requires the developer to give money to help improve the community environment. Highlights This GNA is legally binding as a part of a settlement agreement. The GNA would still stand if the company was sold to another owner.
Good Neighbor Agreement. Ohio Citizen Action, Environmental Community Organization AND Rohm and Xxxx Two community nonprofits and chemical plant Rohm and Xxxx entered into an informal agreement after citizens living near the chemical plant raised concerns about air quality, noise pollution, and water pollution. The main outcome of the GNA was an agreement that Rohm and Haas would reduce its air pollution and create an emergency notification program. Practicality Ohio Citizen Action is a nonprofit with a budget of ~$2 million per year from grants and donations. Environmental Community Organization is another nonprofit that represents communities on air pollution issues. The GNA cost the nonprofits about $9,000 to negotiate, with Ohio Citizen Action paying the majority of that cost. Xxxx and Xxxx paid to hire a facilitator and will spend money on implementing the GNA. Leverage point(s): • The community applied pressure to Xxxx and Xxxx by writing letters to the plant manager and CEO • The citizens reviewed company documents to create an ‘audit’ showing the extent of the air pollution from the chemical plant. The GNA had these terms and conditions: • Reduce air pollution. • Reduce bad odor. • Stop trucks from idling with the engine running before 7am. • Create a plan for emergency response. • Notify citizens of plant emergencies. Equitable The nonprofit organizations built community support through letter writing, door-to-door canvassing, and creating a public report on the air pollution produced by the company. The GNA did not create any jobs or contribute to affordable housing or food security. A reduction in air pollution can help improve the physical health of the community. Resiliency This GNA is designed to help to reduce the foul odor and toxic air pollution from the chemical plant. Highlights This GNA is not legally binding.
Good Neighbor Agreement. West County Toxics Coalition, CBE, People Do! AND Chevron Refinery The Chevron Refinery was in violation of the Clean Air Act, which gave the community group leverage to negotiate a GNA. The main outcome of the GNA was an agreement that Chevron Refinery would reduce air pollution and give money to local nonprofits and a community health center. Practicality The community group was helped by a nonprofit called Citizens for a Better Environment to understand technical data and negotiate the GNA. The process of negotiation took around 2.5 years. The total cost of negotiation is unknown. Leverage point(s): • Violations of approved permits. The GNA had these terms and conditions: • Reduce air pollution. • Give $5 million to nonprofits operating in the community. • Implement first source hiring. • Provide job training to 100 community members. • Give $2 million to a health center in the community. • Install sirens for emergencies. Equitable The community group built support through commenting at public hearings, writing to elected officials and company representatives, and threatening to sue over air pollution. The GNA helped to create some jobs for local workers and provide job training. The GNA did not contribute to affordable housing or food security. A reduction in toxic air pollution can help improve the physical health of the community. Resiliency The GNA is designed to help reduce air pollution from the refinery. The GNA requires the developer to give money to a local health center and some locally operated nonprofits. Highlights This GNA included some economic investments as well as environmental protections.
Good Neighbor Agreement. Western Slope Environmental Resource Council AND Bowie Resources A community group was concerned about noise and water pollution, and high traffic from increased coal production. The GNA is designed to address these issues. The main outcome of the GNA was an agreement that Bowie Resources would reduce truck traffic and noise pollution. Practicality The community group partnered with a nonprofit called Western Slope Environmental Resource Council, which has a budget of around $100,000/year from grants and donations. The process of negotiation took around 5 months and the nonprofit estimates that it spent around $15,000 on the negotiation process. Leverage point(s): • The company needed a federal coal lease. The GNA had these terms and conditions: • Reduce truck traffic by building a conveyer from the mine to the train. • Agree on baseline noise levels and not go above that level. Pay a penalty if noise baseline is exceeded. • Commit to reclamation work after mining was complete, including disassembling any small buildings and replanting grass seed. Equitable The community group built support and leverage by appealing the company’s new federal coal lease. The GNA did not create any jobs or contribute to affordable housing or food security. A reduction in noise pollution can help improve the mental health of the community. Resiliency The GNA is designed to address noise pollution and air pollution by reducing truck traffic. Highlights This GNA used a lease as leverage for negotiations.