Exhibit 10.56
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
(BLM PROJECT)
Dated as of May 28, 1999
among
COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
and
COSO OPERATING COMPANY LLC
and
COSO TRANSMISSION LINE PARTNERS
and
FPL ENERGY OPERATING SERVICES, INC.
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SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION.......................... 1
Section 1.1 Definitions........................................ 1
Section 1.2 Interpretation..................................... 9
Section 1.3 Technical Meanings................................. 9
Section 1.4 Headings........................................... 9
Section 1.5 Interpretation; Precedence......................... 9
Section 1.6 Status of Operator and Owner....................... 9
SECTION 2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OPERATOR............................ 10
Section 2.1 Scope of Services.................................. 10
Section 2.2 Standards for Performance of the Services.......... 10
Section 2.3 Personnel Standards................................ 10
Section 2.4 Approvals and Permits.............................. 11
Section 2.5 Operating Data and Records......................... 11
Section 2.6 No Liens or Encumbrances........................... 12
Section 2.7 Preservation of Warranties......................... 12
Section 2.8 Emergency Action................................... 12
Section 2.9 O & M Manuals...................................... 12
Section 2.10 Subcontractors..................................... 12
Section 2.11 Access............................................. 13
Section 2.12 Cooperation with Other Contractors................. 13
SECTION 3 LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY OF OPERATOR.................... 13
Section 3.1 Agency............................................. 13
Section 3.2 General Limitations................................ 13
Section 3.3 Execution of Documents............................. 15
SECTION 4 PROCEDURES, PLANS AND REPORTING......................... 15
Section 4.1 Representatives of Parties; Employees.............. 15
Section 4.2 O&M Manuals........................................ 15
Section 4.3 Annual Facility Operating Plan and Budget.......... 16
Section 4.4 Availability of Operating Data and Records......... 17
Section 4.5 Accounts and Reports............................... 17
Section 4.6 Financial Records.................................. 18
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SECTION 5 COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT.................................... 19
Section 5.1 Compensation........................................... 19
Section 5.2 Reimbursable Costs..................................... 19
Section 5.3 Annual Operating Fee................................... 20
Section 5.4 Reserved............................................... 20
Section 5.5 Changed Conditions; Change in Scope of Services........ 20
SECTION 6 TERM........................................................ 20
Section 6.1 Term................................................... 20
Section 6.2 Termination by Owner................................... 21
Section 6.3 Termination by Operator................................ 21
Section 6.4 Facility Condition at End of Term; Transmission Line... 21
Section 6.5 Termination Costs...................................... 22
SECTION 7 INSURANCE.................................................... 22
Section 7.1 General................................................ 22
Section 7.2 Operator Insurance..................................... 22
Section 7.4 Form and Content....................................... 23
Section 7.5 Certificates; Proof of Loss............................ 24
SECTION 8 INDEMNIFICATION............................................. 24
Section 8.1 By Operator............................................ 24
Section 8.2 By Owner............................................... 25
Section 8.3 Cooperation Regarding Claims........................... 25
SECTION 9 LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES.................................. 26
Section 9.1 Limitations of Liability............................... 26
Section 9.2 Environmental Liability................................ 26
Section 9.3 Limitation of Owner's Liability........................ 26
Section 9.4 Limitation of Operator's Liability..................... 27
Section 9.5 Section 1542........................................... 27
SECTION 10 TITLE, DOCUMENTS AND DATA................................... 28
Section 10.1 Materials and Equipment................................ 28
Section 10.2 Documents; Proprietary Information..................... 28
Section 10.3 Review by Owner........................................ 28
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SECTION 11 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.......................... 29
Section 11.1 Operator Representations and Warranties............ 29
Section 11.2 Owner Representations and Warranties............... 29
SECTION 12 FORCE MAJEURE........................................... 30
Section 12.1 Excused Performance................................ 30
Section 12.2 Notice of Force Majeure............................ 30
Section 12.3 Scope.............................................. 30
SECTION 13 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION................................ 30
Section 13.1 Non-disclosure..................................... 30
Section 13.2 Disclosure to Government Agency.................... 30
SECTION 14 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS................................ 31
Section 14.1 Assignment......................................... 31
Section 14.2 Entire Agreement and Amendments.................... 31
Section 14.3 Survival........................................... 32
Section 14.4 Severability....................................... 32
Section 14.5 Waiver............................................. 32
Section 14.6 Notices............................................ 32
Section 14.7 GOVERNING LAW...................................... 33
Section 14.8 Further Assurances................................. 33
Section 14.9 No Third Person Rights............................. 33
Section 14.10 Dollars............................................ 33
Section 14.11 Counterparts....................................... 33
Section 14.12 Strikes............................................ 33
Appendix A SCOPE OF SERVICES
Appendix B FACILITY AGREEMENTS
Appendix C EMPLOYMENT
Appendix D FORM OF AFE
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BLM PROJECT
THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR BLM PROJECT (the
"Agreement") dated as of May 28, 1999 is made and entered into by and between
Coso Energy Developers, a California general partnership ("CED"), Coso
Operating Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("COC"), Coso
Transmission Line Partners, a California general partnership ("CTLP") (CED, COC
and CTLP collectively, the "Owner"), and FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc., a
Florida corporation ("Operator").
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WHEREAS, CED owns a three unit 90 megawatt geothermal small power
production facility, steam production wells, a resource gathering and injection
system and related equipment and facilities commonly known as the BLM Project
located in Inyo County, California;
WHEREAS, COC is identified as the operator under certain permits to
operate issued by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District in
connection with the BLM Project;
WHEREAS, CTLP owns the Transmission Line, interconnection to the
Transmission Line, the switchgear, and certain common control and support
facilities and certain real property, fixtures and buildings located on the
Facility Site;
WHEREAS, Owner wishes to engage Operator to perform operation and
maintenance services for the BLM Project, and Operator is willing to provide
such services, all on the terms provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, undertakings
and conditions set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1.1 Definitions. Except as otherwise expressly provided or
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unless the context otherwise requires, the capitalized terms set forth below
where used in this Agreement (including the Recitals and Appendices) have the
following meanings:
"Actual O&M Expenses" shall mean the actual amount of Reimbursable
Costs incurred during a calendar month.
"Administrative Procedures Manual" has the meaning assigned to such
term in Section 4.2.
"Affiliate" means any entity owned by, owning, controlled by,
controlling or under common control or ownership with Operator or Owner or any
partner of Operator or Owner, as the case may be. "Control" of a Person
(including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlled by" or "under
common control with") means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to
direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person,
whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
"AFE" or "Authorization for Expenditure" shall mean a document in the
form shown in Appendix D whereby Owner authorizes Operator to perform work and
authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor.
"Agreement" means this Operation and Maintenance Agreement between
Owner and Operator, including all Appendices, as the same may be modified or
amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions hereof.
"Annual Budget" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.3.
"Annual Operating Plan" has the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 4.3.
"Annual Operating Fee" has the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 5.3.
"Appendices" means, collectively, the following appendices to this
Agreement, which are incorporated herein and made a part hereof:
Appendix A -- Scope of Services
Appendix B -- Facility Agreements
Appendix C -- Employment
Appendix D -- Form of AFE
"Applicable Law" shall mean any law, rule, regulation, permit,
license, approval, franchise, requirement or order of any federal, state or
local agency, court or other governmental body, applicable from time to time to
the construction, equipping, testing, start-up, financing, ownership, leasing or
operation of the Project or the performance of any obligations under any
agreement entered into with respect to the Project.
"BLM" means the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Land Management.
"BLM Partnership" means Coso Energy Developers, a California general
partnership which owns the BLM Project.
"BLM Project" means the three unit 90 megawatt geothermal small power
production facility, steam production wells, a resource gathering and injection
system, power transmission lines and related equipment and facilities located on
lands leased from the BLM in Inyo County, California.
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"Budgeted O&M Expenses" shall mean the operation, maintenance and
repair costs for the Project set forth in the Annual Budget for each month.
"Business Day" means any day on which commercial banks are authorized
to open or are not required to close in New York, New York.
"Commencement Date" means the closing date of this Agreement.
"CTLP" means Coso Transmission Line Partners, a California general
partnership, owned 50% by the Navy II Partnership and 50% by the BLM
Partnership.
"Dollar" or "$" means the lawful currency of the United States of
America.
"Energy and Capacity Revenues" means, with respect to any month or
reference period, including, without limitation, an Operating Year, gross
revenues received by Owner during such period from all sales of electric energy
and capacity generated by the Facility.
"Environmental Claim" means, with respect to any Person, any and all
suits, sanctions, liabilities, legal proceedings, claims, demands, losses, costs
and expenses of whatsoever kind or character, including reasonable attorneys'
fees (whether at the trial or appellate level), civil fines or penalties or
other expenses incurred, assessed or sustained by or against such Person as a
result of or in connection with any Environmental Law.
"Environmental Law" means any Law relating to the environment, health
or safety now or hereafter in effect applicable to the Facility, the Field or
the Facility Site.
"Extended Expiration Date" has the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 6.1.
"Facility" means the geothermal power facilities, located on the
Facility Site, consisting of three units, interconnection to the Transmission
Line, and certain common control and support facilities and any part of the
surface of the real property, fixtures and buildings which are located within
the Facility Site.
"Facility Agreements" means, collectively, this Agreement, and each
other agreement (or certain provisions thereof) set forth on Appendix C attached
hereto and, subject to Section 5.5, any other agreement reasonably designated by
Owner as a Facility Agreement, five Business Days after Owner provides such
agreement to Operator, or such longer period as Owner and Operator agree in
writing shall be necessary for Operator to comply with Section 2.1 with respect
thereto, including all exhibits, schedules and attachments to each such
agreement. Facility Agreements shall include any amendment to the foregoing
upon notification by Owner to Operator.
"Facility Manuals" means facility equipment manuals, system
descriptions, system operating instructions, equipment maintenance instructions,
pertinent design documentation, engineering drawings, plant electrical,
schematic, and all other applicable drawing, plant and equipment set points, and
plant processes and procedures.
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"Facility Site" means the real property on which the Facility is
located as described in documents listed in Appendix B to this Agreement.
"Fault of Operator" shall mean the negligent or grossly negligent acts
or omissions or willful misconduct of Operator or of its employees,
subcontractors or agents or any acts or omissions that are in breach of
Operator's obligations under this Agreement.
"Field" shall mean the geothermal wells and related fluid handling,
gathering and distribution systems located on the Facility Site.
"Financing Agreements" means any credit agreement, reimbursement
agreement, note purchase agreement, trust indenture, lease agreement or other
document under which Owner or its affiliates obtains financing (including any
credit enhancement for any bonds) for the acquisition, development,
construction, modification, repair or operation of the Project or any
refinancing thereof.
"Fluid" means the natural geothermal water, steam, brine and the
materials contained therein, obtained from the Production Wells.
"Force Majeure" means any act, event or condition, which is not within
the commercially reasonable control of a Party that causes delay in or failure
of performance of obligations under this Agreement, if such act, event or
condition (a) is beyond the reasonable control of the Party relying thereon, (b)
is not the result of any act, omission or delay of such Party (or any third
Person over whom such Party has control including, without limitation, any
subcontractor), (c) is not an act, event or condition, the risks or consequences
of which such Party has expressly agreed to assume hereunder and (d) then only
to the extent the same cannot be cured, remedied, avoided, offset, negotiated or
otherwise overcome by the prompt exercise of due diligence of the Party relying
thereon (or any third Person over whom such Party has control including, without
limitation, any subcontractor) including, without limitation, any event or
condition occasioned by or resulting from lightning, tornadoes, windstorms,
extreme weather conditions, fires, storms or failures or partial failures of any
equipment.
"Government Agency" means any federal, state, local or municipal
government, governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency,
instrumentality, judicial or administrative body having jurisdiction over Owner,
Operator, the Facility, the Field or the Facility Site.
"Hazardous Materials" means (a) any petroleum or petroleum products,
radioactive materials, asbestos in any form that is or could become friable,
urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and transformers or other equipment that
contain dielectric fluid containing polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCBs"); (b) any
chemicals, materials or substances which are now or hereafter become defined as
or included in the definition of "hazardous substances", "hazardous wastes",
"hazardous materials", "extremely hazardous wastes", "restricted hazardous
wastes", "toxic substances", "toxic pollutants", or words of similar import,
under any Environmental Law or in any regulations thereto; and (c) any other
chemical, material, substance or waste, exposure to which is now or hereafter
prohibited, limited or regulated by any Government Agency.
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"Hazardous Materials Laws" shall mean federal, state or local laws,
ordinances and regulations relating to any Hazardous Materials and applicable to
the Facility or the Field.
"Indemnified Party" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section
8.3.
"Initial Expiration Date" has the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 6.1.
"Injection Wells" means the wells in the Field through which the Fluid
from the separator vessels and power plant is injected back into the ground.
"Law" means any act, statute, law or regulation of any Government
Agency as in effect from time to time relating to the Facility, the Facility
site and the Field and the operation thereof.
"Maintenance Reports" shall mean the maintenance and repair reports
maintained by Operator relating to the Facility, the Facility Site and the
Field.
"Major Equipment" means all equipment related to the production and
delivery of electric power, whose failure could result in a loss for an extended
period of time of more than five percent of the rated capacity of the Facility.
"Navy" means the United States Government, acting through the Western
Division (Code 022) Naval Facilities Engineering Company, San Bruno, California
and/or the Disbursing Officer, Code 0862, Naval Weapons Center, China Lake,
California, as the context may require.
"Navy I Partnership" means Coso Finance Partners, a California general
partnership.
"Navy II Partnership" means Coso Power Developers, a California
general partnership.
"NERC" means the North American Electric Reliability Council.
"O&M Manuals" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.2
hereto.
"O&M Operating Account" has the meaning assigned to such terms in
Section 5.2.1.
"Operating Logs" shall mean the daily operating logs showing the
production from the Facility and the Field.
"Operating Year" means initially, the remainder of the calendar year
after the Commencement Date and thereafter, the twelve (12) month period
beginning on the first day of each calendar year and each successive twelve (12)
month period beginning on the consecutive anniversary dates thereof.
"Operator" has the meaning assigned to such term in the Preamble.
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"Operator Indemnified Party" means Operator, its shareholders,
partners, principals, Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and
representatives.
"Owner" has the meaning assigned to such term in the Preamble.
"Owner Indemnified Party" means Owner, Secured Party and their
respective shareholders, partners, principals, Affiliates, officers, directors,
employees, agents and representatives.
"Party" means either Operator or Owner and "Parties" means both
Operator and Owner.
"Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association,
business, trust, government or political subdivision thereof, governmental
agency or other entity.
"Planned Maintenance" shall mean daily, routine, and preventive
maintenance and inspection of the equipment at the Facility and the Field as set
forth in the Annual Operating Plan and Annual Budget. Each Annual Operating
Plan is to be prepared with a view to the expected economic life of the Facility
and the Field, it being understood that each item of equipment may not last for
the entire economic life of the Facility or the Field and shall include as
Planned Maintenance, without limitation, all service, overhaul (other than
Unplanned Maintenance and major overhauls that constitute Unplanned
Maintenance), inspection, replacement of parts, and maintenance procedures
necessary or advisable for normal wear and tear and as recommended by the
manufacturers and/or vendors of equipment at the Facility and the Field not less
often than so recommended. For example, Planned Maintenance includes the
replacement of equipment and components from time to time near or after the
reasonably expected life of the equipment as set forth in the Annual Operating
Plan.
"Plant General Manager" has the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 4.1.
"Point of Interconnection" shall mean the point where electricity
generated by the Facility is delivered from the Facility to the SCE transmission
system.
"Production Wells" means the wells in the Field out of which hot Fluid
is extracted to produce electricity at the Facility from the heat of the Fluid.
"Project" shall mean the Facility, the Facility Site, the Field and
the Transmission Line.
"Prudent Operating and Maintenance Practices" means the generally
accepted and sound utility industry practices, methods and acts applicable to
similar independent power facilities situated in the United States which at a
particular time, in the exercise of reasonable judgment and in light of facts
known or that should have been known, would have been expected to accomplish the
desired results and goals established in the Annual Operating Plan, including
such goals as efficiency, reliability, economy, continuous improvement and
profitability, in a manner consistent with Law, safety, and environmental
protection. With respect to the Project, Prudent Operating and Maintenance
Practices include such things as taking reasonable actions to ensure or provide
the following:
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(i) Adequate materials, resources and supplies are available to
meet the Project's needs under normal conditions and reasonably
anticipated abnormal conditions;
(ii) A sufficient number of operating, maintenance and supervisory
personnel available and adequately experienced and trained to
operate, maintain and supervise the Project properly,
efficiently and within manufacturer's guidelines and
specifications and who are capable of responding to emergency
conditions;
(iii) The timely performance of preventive, predictive, routine, and
non-routine maintenance and repairs on a basis that ensures
long-term and safe operation and by knowledgeable and
experienced personnel utilizing specified equipment, tools and
procedures;
(iv) Appropriate monitoring, analysis and testing are done
periodically to confirm that equipment is functioning as
designed and to provide assurance that equipment will function
properly under both normal and emergency conditions;
(v) Equipment is operated in a safe manner and in a manner safe to
workers, the general public and the environment and with regard
to defined limitations such as steam pressure, temperature and
moisture content, operating voltage, current, frequency,
rotational speed, polarity, synchronization and control system
limits; and
(vi) Operations are conducted within all permit, governmental, and
regulatory requirements.
"PURPA" shall mean the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978,
as amended.
"Regulatory Records" shall mean the records and other materials
required by any Government Agency to be maintained in respect of the Project.
"Reimbursable Costs" means those direct costs incurred by Operator in
the performance of its duties hereunder in accordance with Operator's
established practices and policies then in effect, subject to the annual limits
set forth in the applicable Annual Budget, unless such limits shall be revised
pursuant to an AFE or other agreement reached by Operator and Owner.
Reimbursable Costs shall include but not be limited to: direct labor costs
(regardless of whether or not the employees are located at the Project),
including benefits and employee bonuses (subject to Owner's approval of the
aggregate dollar amount of the bonus pool), maintenance costs, equipment rentals
(including allocable costs of equipment shared with other projects), parts and
supplies, and equipment overhaul costs. Reimbursable Costs shall include
reasonable expenses incurred by Operator pursuant to Sections 2.8 and 3.2.2 in
connection with an emergency. Where Reimbursable Costs occur based upon
Operator's established policies, Operator shall promptly provide Owner, for
approval, all such policies and any proposed changes in the documents pursuant
to which changes in such established policies shall be made,
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along with cost/benefit analyses associated with such changes. Increased costs
resulting from changes to policies shall be Reimbursable Costs only to the
extent that the same shall have been approved in advance by Owner. Reimbursable
Costs shall not include legal, consulting, contractor, and indirect corporate
overhead and management costs unless such costs have been previously authorized
by Owner in an Annual Budget, AFE or other document.
"Remedial Action" shall mean actions required to (a) clean up, remove,
treat or in any other way address Hazardous Materials in the indoor or outdoor
environment; (b) prevent the release or threat of release or minimize the
further release of Hazardous Materials so they do not migrate or endanger or
threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the indoor or outdoor
environment; or (c) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations and post-
remedial monitoring and care.
"SCE" means Southern California Edison, a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of California.
"Scheduled Outage" means a time period during which any of the Major
Equipment is shut down for maintenance as scheduled in the Annual Operating Plan
or otherwise agreed upon by the Parties and which is accepted by the applicable
parties to the Facility Agreements under the terms of such Facility Agreements.
Such maintenance shall be scheduled and performed based on the requirements of
manufacturers' warranties and recommendations, insurance requirements, and
Prudent Operating and Maintenance Practices.
"Secured Party" means, collectively, each Person providing financing
or refinancing under the Financing Agreements and any trustee or agent acting on
any such Person's behalf and their successors and assigns.
"Services" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.1,
including, without limitation, such services set forth in Appendix A hereto.
"Term" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.1.
"Termination Payment" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section
6.2.
"Transmission Line" means the 230 kV power line connected to the SCE
substation at Inyokern, California, owned by CTLP, through which electricity
produced by the BLM Project and the Navy II Project is transmitted for delivery
to SCE.
"Unplanned Maintenance" shall mean all maintenance, repair, and
replacements other than Planned Maintenance, and includes such items as
replacement of equipment or components prior to their reasonably expected
replacement date, major overhauls of equipment or components which in the
ordinary course would not be necessary during the expected economic life of the
Facility or the Field, repairs and replacements covered by insurance or
warranties, and repairs and replacements of components damaged or destroyed
following a casualty or event of Force Majeure or sudden equipment explosion or
breakdown event, whether or not covered by insurance, together with any services
required to take corrective action following any such event.
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"Winding Up" of or in relation to a Person includes the amalgamation,
reconstruction, reorganization, administration, dissolution, liquidation,
bankruptcy, merger or consolidation of that Person and any equivalent or
analogous procedure under the law of any jurisdiction in which that Person is
incorporated, domiciled or resident, carries on business or has any assets.
Section 1.2 Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires:
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1.2.1 Words singular and plural in number will be deemed to include
the other and pronouns having a masculine or feminine gender will be deemed to
include the other.
1.2.2 Any reference in this Agreement to any Person includes its
permitted successors and assigns and, in the case of any Government Agency, any
Person succeeding to its functions and capacities.
1.2.3 Any reference in this Agreement to any Section or Appendix means
and refers to the Section contained in or Appendix attached to this Agreement.
1.2.4 A reference to a document or agreement, including this
Agreement, includes a reference to that document or agreement as novated,
amended, modified, supplemented, restated or replaced from time to time.
Section 1.3 Technical Meanings. Words not otherwise defined herein
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that have well-known and generally accepted technical or trade meanings are used
herein in accordance with such recognized meanings.
Section 1.4 Headings. Headings are for reference only and do not
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form part of this Agreement.
Section 1.5 Interpretation; Precedence. In case of express
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conflict between a Section and an Appendix, the order of precedence shall be as
follows:
A. Section
B. Appendix
Subject to the foregoing, if any requirements specified in any Appendix are in
conflict with any other requirements in such Appendix or in any other Appendix,
the more detailed requirements shall prevail. Notwithstanding the above, the
provisions of this Agreement, including all Appendices, shall be wherever
possible construed as complementary rather than conflicting.
Section 1.6 Status of Operator and Owner. Operator shall perform
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and execute its obligations under this Agreement as an independent contractor
and, to the limited extent set forth herein, agent to Owner and shall not be a
partner, joint venturer or employee of Owner. Each of CED, COC and CTLP shall be
jointly and severally liable for the obligations of Owner hereunder. Operator
acknowledges that, as an internal matter, Owner has allocated responsibility
such that CED shall have primary responsibility for expenses related to the
Facility and CTLP shall primary responsibility for expenses related to the
Transmission Line.
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SECTION 2
RESPONSIBILITIES OF Operator
Section 2.1 Scope of Services. Subject to the provisions of this
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Agreement, from the Commencement Date throughout the Term, Operator shall do all
things necessary or advisable for the proper operation and maintenance of the
Facility, the Field, and the Transmission Line and perform certain other
services as hereinafter set forth (collectively, the "Services"). Operator shall
operate and maintain the Facility, the Field and the Transmission Line in a
clean, safe, efficient and environmentally acceptable manner. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, Operator's responsibilities shall include the
following:
2.1.1 Services. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
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from and after the Commencement Date until this Agreement is terminated,
Operator shall be in complete charge of, and have care, custody and control
over, the Facility, the Field and the Transmission Line. Operator shall, in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (subject to the limitations on
Operator's authority set forth in Section 3) perform all services and functions
set forth in Appendix A as Operator's responsibilities or requirements.
2.1.2 Waste Management. Operator shall be responsible for performing
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the on-site management of and for arranging for the transportation and disposal
of all wastes (including Hazardous Materials) generated by or used in the
operation of the Project in compliance with all Applicable Laws and policies and
procedures which may be adopted by Owner.
2.1.3 General. Operator shall not permit or suffer any liens or
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encumbrances limitations on Operator's authority set forth herein, Operator
shall use all reasonable and practical efforts to maximize Energy and Capacity
Revenues, to optimize the useful life of the Project, and to minimize fuel
consumption, Facility downtime and Reimbursable Costs.
Section 2.2 Standards for Performance of the Services. Subject to the
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limitations on Operator's authority set forth herein, Operator shall perform the
Services in all material respects in a prudent and efficient manner and in
accordance with (i) the O&M Manuals, (ii) the applicable subcontractor and
vendor warranties as provided by Owner to Operator, (iii) the applicable Annual
Operating Plan and Annual Budget, (iv) all Applicable Laws, licenses, permits,
governmental approvals and standards, (v) the Facility Agreements, (vi) the
requirements under the insurance policies maintained by Owner (copies of which
will be provided to Operator before the Commencement Date) and Operator with
respect to the Project, (vii) Prudent Operating and Maintenance Practices,
(viii) applicable guidelines established by NERC and the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers, Inc. and (ix) the terms of this Agreement. Operator
acknowledges that it has received and reviewed copies of all Facility Agreements
described on Appendix B.
Section 2.3 Personnel Standards.
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2.3.1 Personnel. The Facility is a non-union plant. Operator shall
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provide and make available as necessary, in accordance with the requirements of
the O&M Manuals, all such labor and professional, supervisory and managerial
personnel as are required to perform the Services. Such personnel (i) shall be
qualified (including possessing appropriate licenses) and experienced in the
duties to which they are assigned and (ii) shall meet the requirements for
personnel under the O&M Manuals and in accordance with Prudent Operating and
Maintenance Practices. All individuals employed by Operator in the performance
of the Services shall be the employees of Operator or seconded employees of
affiliates of Operator, and their working hours, rates of compensation and all
other matters relating to their employment shall be determined solely by
Operator (subject to Owner's approval rights with respect to the Annual Budget).
With respect to hiring of personnel and its employment policy, Operator shall
comply with all Applicable Laws (including, without limitation, the Fair Labor
Standards Act and all of the rules, regulations and orders issued thereunder)
and shall exercise control over labor relations in a reasonable manner
consistent with the intent and purpose of this Agreement. In addition, Operator
shall comply with the provisions set forth in Appendix C, unless this Agreement
is exempt therefrom, under the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the
Secretary of Labor (41 C.F.R. (S) 60-1.5). From and after the Commencement Date,
Operator shall retain sole authority, control and responsibility with respect to
labor matters in connection with the performance of the Services.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operator acknowledges and agrees that it does not
have the authority to enter into any contracts or collective bargaining
agreements with respect to labor matters that purport to bind or otherwise
obligate Owner.
2.3.2 Training Program. Operator shall provide an ongoing training
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and education program for personnel engaged in providing the Services. Such
training and education program shall explain in particular the design,
construction, operation and maintenance of all Project equipment as necessary to
educate Operator's personnel to safely operate the Project in accordance with
Prudent Operating and Maintenance Practices. The schedule and details of such
program shall be set forth in the Annual Operating Plan.
Section 2.4 Approvals and Permits. Prior to the Commencement Date,
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Owner shall cause copies of all permits and licenses presently required to be
maintained in respect of the Project to be delivered to Operator. Operator shall
review all Laws containing or establishing compliance requirements in connection
with the operation and maintenance of the Project and assist Owner at Owner's
request in securing and complying with, as appropriate, all necessary permits,
licenses and approvals (and renewals of the same). Operator shall submit copies
of all applications for, and proposed forms of, all such permits and licenses to
Owner with sufficient time to allow for Owner's review and approval. Operator
shall also initiate and maintain precautions and procedures necessary to comply
with applicable provisions of all such Laws or other requirements, including
those related to prevention of injury to persons or damage to property at the
Project. Operator shall notify Owner immediately after Operator becomes aware of
any violation of any Law, permit, license or approval regarding the Project.
Section 2.5 Operating Data and Records. Operator shall prepare and
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maintain the Operating Logs and Maintenance Reports. Operator shall maintain at
the Facility copies of all drawings, specifications lists, clarifications and
other materials regarding the Project (including all current revisions thereof)
provided to Operator by Owner or by any contractor performing services at the
Project. Operator shall also prepare reports and data which are related
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to the maintenance of Hazardous Materials on-site at the Project in a manner
complying with Applicable Laws. Operator shall prepare in a timely fashion, for
Owner's prior approval, all reports, plans and other materials required to be
delivered by Owner or on behalf of Owner (i) relating to the energy output and
consumption of the Project and (ii) with respect to the Project, any Government
Agency. Operator shall prepare all such reports, plans and other materials in
accordance with the format, standards and procedures required or prescribed by
the applicable Facility Agreement or such Government Agency, as the case may be.
Copies of all such approved reports that may be submitted to any Government
Agency by Operator shall be concurrently furnished to Owner.
Section 2.6 No Liens or Encumbrances. Operator shall keep and
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maintain the Project free and clear of all liens and encumbrances arising
through Operator.
Section 2.7 Preservation of Warranties. Operator shall not take
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any action that would cause a default, or adversely affect any warranty that
runs to Owner, of which Operator is aware and of which Operator has been
provided a copy.
Section 2.8 Emergency Action. In the event of an emergency
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affecting the safety or protection of Persons or endangering the Project or
property located at the Project, Operator shall take prompt action to attempt to
prevent, or to mitigate as much as practicable, such threatened damage, injury
or loss and shall as soon as practicable notify Owner of such emergency.
Section 2.9 O & M Manuals. Operator shall comply with the O&M
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Manuals, and shall have an on-going program of review and updating of such O&M
Manuals, which will define the specific conditions under which Operator will
perform the Services, including specific provisions which will provide
compliance with all provisions of the Facility Agreements, all Applicable Laws,
permits and licenses applicable to the operation and maintenance of the Project.
Section 2.10 Subcontractors. As long as the amounts to be expended
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pursuant to such subcontracts do not exceed the amounts set forth in the Annual
Budget for the services to be performed under such subcontracts, Operator may
enter into subcontracts for certain of the Services; provided, however, (i)
Operator shall not subcontract for routine operations and maintenance
activities, and shall subcontract only to the extent reasonably necessary; and
(ii) all subcontracts shall be fair and reasonable to Operator and Owner and
shall be negotiated on an arms' length basis. For all subcontracts pursuant to
which the compensation paid will or could be in an amount greater than $20,000,
Operator will use a competitive bid procedure to select the subcontractor and
shall provide to Owner a written summary of the bidding process and the bids
received or obtain Owner's prior written consent for use of a sole source. Any
subcontract pursuant to which the compensation paid will or could be in an
amount greater than $20,000 shall require the prior written approval of Owner,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Each subcontract
entered into pursuant to this Section 2.10 by Operator which requires payment in
excess of $20,000 per year to the subcontractor thereunder shall contain
provisions making such subcontract assignable to Owner, and the Secured Party as
collateral pursuant to the Financing Agreements, unilaterally by Operator,
without the consent or approval of such subcontractor. Any subcontracting of the
Services shall not (a) relieve Operator
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of any of its duties, liabilities or obligations hereunder, (b) relieve Operator
of its responsibility for the performance of Services rendered by any such
subcontractor, or (c) create any relationship between Owner and any
subcontractor. Insofar as is reasonably practicable, Owner shall communicate
with any subcontractor only through Operator. No subcontractor is intended to be
or shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. As a condition
of any subcontract, Operator shall require any subcontractor to waive any claim
it may have, in law or in equity, directly against Owner.
Section 2.11 Access.
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2.11.1 Owner. At Owner's expense, Owner, Secured Party and their
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respective agents and representatives shall have access at all reasonable times
to the Project for purposes of inspection and review. At Owner's expense, Owner
shall have access at all reasonable times for the performance of Owner's
responsibilities.
2.11.2 Cooperation. During any such inspection or review of the
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Project and performance of Owner's responsibilities, Owner, Secured Party and
their respective agents and representatives, as applicable, shall comply with
all of Operator's reasonable safety and security procedures, and Owner, Secured
Party and their respective agents and representatives shall conduct such
inspection, reviews and performance of Owner's responsibilities in such a manner
as to cause minimum interference with Operator's activities. Operator also
shall cooperate with Owner in allowing other visitors access to the Project
under conditions that are mutually agreeable to the Parties.
Section 2.12 Cooperation with Other Contractors. Operator
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acknowledges that Owner may, from time to time, retain other contractors to
provide administrative and management services for Owner in connection with the
Project. Operator shall cooperate and coordinate its activities hereunder with
such contractors. In the event of any overlap, duplication or conflict with
respect to the Services to be provided by Operator under this Agreement and the
services to be provided by any such other contractor under their respective
agreements with Owner, Owner shall resolve such matters and determine the
respective responsibilities of the parties so as to avoid overlap or
duplication. Owner shall inform Operator in writing of any such determination.
SECTION 3
LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY OF Operator
Section 3.1 Agency. Subject to the limitations on Operator's
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authority set forth in this Agreement, the Annual Operating Plan, the Annual
Budget, and the administrative procedures set forth in the O&M Manual, Operator
is hereby authorized by Owner to enter into, on behalf of Owner and as agent of
Owner, purchase orders and service agreements in connection with the delivery of
the Services. Operator shall not claim title to any supplies, consumables,
tools, office equipment or furniture acquired on behalf of Owner.
Section 3.2 General Limitations. Notwithstanding any provision in
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this Agreement to the contrary, unless previously expressly approved in the
applicable Annual
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Operating Plan or Annual Budget or otherwise expressly approved in writing by
Owner, Operator shall not (and shall not permit any of its agents or
representatives to):
3.2.1 Disposition of Assets. Lease, pledge, mortgage, convey,
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license, exchange or make any other transfer or disposition of any property or
assets of Owner, including any personal property acquired by Operator under this
Agreement, except for the trade-in of equipment and the sale of scrap in the
ordinary course of business, in either case, not to exceed in any one instance
$20,000; provided, however, that Operator may lease or otherwise provide Owner's
equipment, materials, assets or other items to Affiliates of Owner on
commercially reasonable terms. The proceeds of any sales of scrap shall inure
to the benefit of Owner and Operator shall hold the proceeds in trust for Owner
and immediately forward such proceeds to Owner;
3.2.2 Expenditures. Make or commit to make any Reimbursable Cost or
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acquire on a Reimbursable Cost basis any equipment, materials, assets or other
items, except in conformity with the Annual Budget, the Annual Operating Plan
and the Administrative Procedures Manual, or consent or agree to do any of the
foregoing; provided, however, that in the event of an emergency affecting the
safety or protection of Persons or endangering the Project or property located
at the Project, Operator, without approval from Owner, shall be authorized to
take all reasonable actions to prevent such threatened damage, injury or loss;
provided further, however, that notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, Operator shall not, without the prior written consent of Owner, make
any single expenditure in an amount greater than $20,000, provided, however,
that if, notwithstanding Operator's diligent efforts to contact Owner, Operator
is unable to do so, Operator shall be authorized to make such emergency
expenditures in excess of $20,000;
3.2.3 Other Actions. Take or agree to take any other action that
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varies from the applicable O&M Manuals or Annual Budget or causes Owner to
violate any of the Facility Agreements;
3.2.4 Lawsuits and Settlements. Settle, compromise, assign,
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pledge, transfer, release or consent to the compromise, assignment, pledge,
transfer or release of, any claim, suit, debt, demand or judgment against or due
by, Owner or Operator (including, agreeing to any penalty for violation of any
license or permit), the cost of which, in the case of Operator, would be a
Reimbursable Cost hereunder, or submit any such claim, dispute or controversy to
arbitration or judicial process, or stipulate in respect thereof to a judgment,
or consent to do the same (Operator agrees that Owner shall retain control of
any claim, suit, debt, demand and any other litigation regarding the Project,
except as to Operator's individual liability.);
3.2.5 Transactions on Behalf of Owner. Engage in any transaction on
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behalf of Owner not permitted under this Agreement or the Facility Agreements;
or
3.2.6 Changes in Configuration. Modify or alter the Project or any
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component thereof in a manner that materially alters the function, output or
efficiency of the Project or any component thereof.
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Section 3.3 Execution of Documents. Any agreement, contract,
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notice or other document that is expressly permitted hereunder (or with written
approval of Owner) to be executed by Operator shall, subject to prior written
notice to Owner, be executed by the Plant General Manager or such other
individual representative of Operator who is authorized and empowered by
Operator to execute such documents.
SECTION 4
PROCEDURES, PLANS AND REPORTING
Section 4.1 Representatives of Parties; Employees.
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(a) On the Commencement Date, Operator shall appoint an individual
representative, subject to Owner's prior approval (the "Plant General
Manager") authorized and empowered to act for and on behalf of Operator on
all matters concerning this Agreement and Operator's obligations hereunder;
provided, however, in all such matters, Operator shall be bound by the
written communications, directions, requests and decisions made by the
Plant General Manager. Operator shall notify Owner in writing of the
identity of the Plant General Manager.
(b) On the Commencement Date, Owner shall appoint an individual
representative authorized and empowered to act for and on behalf of Owner
on all matters concerning this Agreement and Owner's obligations hereunder,
provided, however, in all such matters, Operator shall be bound by the
written communications, directions, requests and decisions made by Owner's
appointed representative. Owner shall notify Operator in writing of the
identity of its appointed representative.
(c) In addition to the Plant General Manager, Operator's appointment
of the Production Manager shall require Owner's prior approval.
(d) Operator shall not, without Owner's consent, terminate the
employment of any employee of Operator employed at the Facility Site for
any reason other than cause, provided that Operator shall no longer be
bound by this provision six (6) months after providing written notice to
Owner of its decision not to be so bound.
Section 4.2 O&M Manuals. Owner shall provide Operator with copies
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of all manuals and operating plans and procedures maintained with respect to the
Project. Within 90 days after the Commencement Date, Operator shall submit for
review and approval by Owner proposed revisions to the manuals and operating
plans and procedures provided by Owner, which revisions shall include those
management and administrative policies, procedures, and processes and operating
and maintenance parameters necessary to perform the Services. Included in such
proposed manuals shall be an administrative procedures manual providing such
information as (i) staffing plan, (ii) organization of Operator's employee's
providing the Services and reporting procedures, (iii) administrative
procedures, including correspondence, reporting and review procedures, (iv)
procurement and contracting procedures, including a work order tracking system
and an inventory procurement and tracking system, (v) accounting, bookkeeping
and record keeping systems and procedures, (vi) personnel policies for
Operator's activities at the Project,
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(vii) operating procedures, (viii) maintenance program, (ix) safety and security
program, (x) environmental safety and compliance procedures, and (xi) outage
planning procedures. Promptly after the receipt by Owner of such proposed
manual, Owner shall submit written comments thereon to Operator, and thereafter
the Parties shall meet to resolve all outstanding differences and to agree upon
a final manual (the "O&M Manuals") including the administrative procedures
manual (the "Administrative Procedures Manual"), which shall be approved in
writing by both Parties. Owner's and Operator's approval of such manuals shall
not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. Such final manuals shall remain in
effect for the term of this Agreement, subject to such revision and amendment as
may be mutually acceptable to the Parties hereto.
Section 4.3 Annual Facility Operating Plan and Budget. Prior to the
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Commencement Date, Owner has provided Operator with a copy of the current budget
and operating plan for the Project, which until changed as provided in this
Section shall be the Annual Operating Plan and Annual Budget for all purposes of
this Agreement. Within 60 days after the Commencement Date, and 90 days prior
to the beginning of each calendar year thereafter, Operator shall prepare and
submit to Owner a proposed annual budget for the remainder of the Operating Year
in which the Commencement Date occurs or such calendar year, as applicable,
established on a monthly basis, which shall include a separate operating budget
and capital budget and shall set forth, in detail reasonably acceptable to
Owner, anticipated operations plans and costs, including forecasts of
electricity production and corresponding usage of major commodities, repairs and
capital improvements (including major maintenance and a cost\benefits analysis
for proposed capital improvements), Scheduled Outages, routine maintenance and
overhaul schedules, procurement (including equipment acquisitions and spare
parts and consumable inventories indicating a breakdown of capital items and
expense items), staffing, personnel and labor activities (including unit rates
for labor and holidays to be observed), administrative activities, data
regarding other work proposed to be undertaken by Operator and regarding
expected environmental performance, together with an itemized estimate, in
detail reasonably acceptable to Owner, of all Reimbursable Costs to be incurred
in connection therewith. Such budget shall be accompanied by an annual operating
plan setting forth the underlying assumptions and implementation plans in
connection with the budget ("Annual Operating Plan"). Owner shall promptly
review Operator's proposed budget and Annual Operating Plan and may require
changes, additions, deletions and modifications. Owner and Operator will then
meet and use their best efforts to agree upon a final budget and Annual
Operating Plan (i) as soon as practicable for the remainder of the Operating
Year in which the Commencement Date occurs and (ii) for each subsequent year by
sixty days prior to such calendar year. Owner's and Operator's approval of the
budget and Annual Operating Plan shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Such final budget ("Annual Budget") and Annual Operating Plan shall remain in
effect throughout the applicable calendar year, subject to any AFE or such other
updating, revision and amendment as may be proposed by either Party and
consented to in writing, subject to Section 5.5 of this Agreement, by the other
Party. Any actions proposed under the Annual Operating Plan shall be
consistent with the O&M Manuals, the Facility Agreements and Operator's
obligations set forth herein.
4.3.1 Force Majeure Adjustments. If an event of Force Majeure
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occurs which results in increased costs to Operator, Operator shall be entitled
to a reimbursement reflecting the reasonable value of any such increased costs
from such event.
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4.3.2 Carryover Provisions. If, by the first day of any calendar
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year, the Parties are unable to reach agreement concerning any portion of the
Annual Budget or the Annual Operating Plan for such calendar year, the portion
of the Annual Budget and Annual Operating Plan for such calendar year which is
in dispute shall be resolved by using the portion of the Annual Budget and
Annual Operating Plan proposed by Owner for such disputed portion. However, in
no event shall such revised Annual Budget or Annual Operating Plan require
Operator to (i) deviate from its practices regarding salary administration,
compensation and personnel practices, except as required by Laws or (ii) perform
services that might conflict with Operator's duties under this Agreement or
Applicable Laws. Project staffing levels and the Annual Budget and Annual
Operating Plan shall be adjusted to appropriately respond to any material and
sustained changes in the operation of the Project required by changes to the
Facility Agreements, or as mutually agreed upon by Owner and Operator.
Section 4.4 Availability of Operating Data and Records. Operator
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shall monitor and record all operating data required under the Facility
Agreements and otherwise reasonably requested by Owner and shall make such
operating data available to Owner (i) on each Business Day immediately following
the last day of the applicable period as determined under such Facility
Agreement and (ii) upon any reasonable request at any time by Owner, on the
Business Day immediately following such request. Such operating data shall
include, without limitation, the Operating Logs and Maintenance Reports.
Section 4.5 Accounts and Reports. Operator shall comply with the
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reporting requirements relating to power generation, field production,
procurement, labor relations and other matters as set forth in the
Administrative Procedures Manual. Operator shall cooperate with Owner in
complying with the reporting requirements set forth in the Facility Agreements
and shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Owner, the following reports, in
each case prepared in accordance with the standards established by NERC,
concerning the Project operations and the Services.
4.5.1 Monthly Reports. Within 15 days after the end of each
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calendar month after the Commencement Date, Operator shall submit: (i) a
progress report, in detail acceptable to Owner, covering all operations
conducted during such calendar month with respect to operations and maintenance
(including, without limitation, information regarding power generation, well
performance, Fluid temperatures, general procurement activities, capital
improvements and labor relations) which report shall include (with respect to
quantitative items) a comparison of such items to corresponding values for the
then preceding month and year and a listing of any significant operating
problems along with remedial actions planned and a brief summary of major
activities planned for the next two reporting periods; and (ii) a statement
setting forth all Reimbursable Costs paid or incurred, which statement shall
itemize, in detail acceptable to Owner, the computation of such Reimbursable
Costs and shall state whether or not the Project operations have conformed to
the applicable Annual Operating Plan and Annual Budget during such reporting
period and if not, the extent and reasons for such deviation and if remediable
such remedial action proposed to be taken.
4.5.2 Annual Reports. As soon as available, and in any event within
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60 days after the end of each calendar year, Operator shall submit to Owner an
annual report certified by the Plant General Manager describing, in detail
substantially similar to that contained in the
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monthly reports referred to in Section 4.5.1 above, all of the Project
operations for such calendar year (including, without limitation, inventories of
fixed assets, tools, spare parts and consumables) and presenting a comparison of
such Project operations with the Annual Operating Plan and the budget set forth
in the Annual Budget for such calendar year and with those obtained for the
preceding calendar year, if any.
4.5.3 Litigation; Permit Lapses. Upon obtaining knowledge thereof,
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Operator shall submit prompt written notice of: (i) any litigation, claims,
disputes or actions, threatened or filed, concerning the Project or the Services
to be performed hereunder; (ii) any refusal or threatened refusal to grant,
renew or extend or any action pending or threatened that might affect the
granting, renewal or extension of any license, permit, approval, authorization
or consent; (iii) any dispute with any Government Agency; (iv), all penalties or
notices of violation issued by any Government Agency; and (v) any breach or
contravention of any Applicable Law, permit, license or approval; which in each
case might have a material adverse effect on the operation or maintenance of the
Project.
4.5.4 Other Information. Operator shall promptly submit to Owner
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any material information concerning new or significant aspects of the Project
operations such as, but not limited to (a) any emergency affecting the safety or
protection of Persons or endangering the Facility or property located at the
Facility, including any action taken by Operator to prevent or mitigate the
same, (b) any violation of any Applicable Law, Permit, license or approval
regarding the Facility, (c) forced outages of Major Equipment (and the causes
thereof and the corrective action taken with respect thereto), and/or planned
outages of any kind, and (d) any material deviations or discrepancies from the
projections contained in the Annual Operating Plan. Upon Owner's reasonable
request, Operator shall promptly submit to Owner such other information
concerning the Project or its Services as Owner may request, which may include
any information and certifications reasonably required by any Secured Party.
4.5.5 Records Retention. At Owner's expense, Operator shall retain
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and preserve all records, reports, documents and data, including all data
retrievable from an electronic data storage source, created in connection with
the operation and maintenance of the Project, for a period of seven (7) years or
longer periods as required by Applicable Law or the Facility Agreements from the
date of the creation of such record, report, document or datum, provided that
Operator shall notify Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the
destruction or other disposition of any record, report, document or data. If
Owner gives written notice to Operator prior to the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period, Operator will maintain custody of such material until such time as
Owner notifies Operator to dispose of such material, provided that Owner shall
make storage space available at the Facility for storage of all such materials.
If Owner does not provide written notice to Operator prior to the expiration of
the sixty (60) day period, Operator may destroy or dispose of such material and
shall provide Owner with a notice confirming such destruction or disposition.
Section 4.6 Financial Records. Operator shall keep and maintain
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complete and accurate records of its costs and expenses related to the Services
or this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
applied on a consistent basis. Operator shall provide Owner access to such
records for examination, copying and audit as requested from time to time by
Owner. Operator shall keep such records for a period of not less
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than seven (7) years after the year in which such records were prepared, or such
longer period as required by Law, any regulatory or other agency having
jurisdiction, or the Facility Agreements. After such time Operator shall either
continue to keep such documents or deliver the same to Owner unless otherwise
directed by Owner.
SECTION 5
COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
Section 5.1 Compensation. As compensation to Operator for the
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performance of the Services, Owner shall pay Operator, in the manner and at the
times specified in this Section 5, the Annual Operating Fee as further described
herein.
Section 5.2 Reimbursable Costs. Subject to the provisions of this
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Section 5, Owner shall reimburse Operator for those Reimbursable Costs incurred
by Operator while performing the Services in the manner set forth herein.
5.2.1 Manner and Times of Payment of Reimbursable Costs. On or
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prior to the Commencement Date, Owner shall establish and maintain an O&M
operating account in a bank reasonably acceptable to Owner ("O&M Operating
Account") and will designate Operator as an additional signatory on the account.
Owner will deposit into the O&M Operating Account, subject to all applicable
Financing Agreement provisions each month, on or before a day of month to be
agreed upon by the Owner and Operator, an amount equal to (i) the amount of
Reimbursable Costs set forth in the approved Annual Budget for such month or
otherwise approved by Owner to be incurred during such month, plus or minus (ii)
the difference between the amounts deposited in the O&M Operating Account in the
preceding month and the actual amount of Reimbursable Costs incurred in that
month. On or before the 10th day of each month, Operator shall deliver to Owner
an accounting report (together with appropriate supporting invoices and
receipts) that reflects all Reimbursable Costs for the preceding month,
reconciled against the amounts deposited to the O&M Operating Account.
If at any time during the performance of its obligations, Operator
believes that, except in the case of an emergency as provided in Section 3.2.2,
actual expenses or costs in any category of the Annual Budget will exceed the
budgeted amount in such category by more than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000),
during the calendar year, Operator shall notify Owner of such belief within ten
(10) days of forming such belief and shall follow Owner's directions regarding
future expenditures on Owner's behalf pursuant to this Agreement. Until such
time as Operator shall receive such directions from Owner, Operator shall
continue to operate the Project according to the terms of this Agreement as
permitted under the Annual Budget then in effect, if Operator receives an AFE or
other directions from Owner in writing or Operator and Owner otherwise agree in
writing on changes to the Annual Budget, such directions and such changes shall
then be part of the Annual Budget. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the
contrary, Operator's obligation to perform the Services shall be subject to
Owner's adequately funding the O&M Operating Account.
5.2.2 Adjustments and Conditions. Notwithstanding the payment of
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any amount pursuant to the foregoing provisions, no payment made pursuant to the
foregoing
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provisions shall be considered as approval or acceptance of the Services
performed hereunder and Owner shall remain entitled to conduct a subsequent
audit and review of all Reimbursable Costs incurred by Operator and paid by
Owner hereunder, together with any supporting documentation, for a period of
three (3) years from and after the close of the calendar year in which such
Reimbursable Costs were incurred. Any such audit to be conducted in the manner
set forth in Section 1.1(1) of Appendix A. If, pursuant to such audit and
review, it is determined that any amount previously paid by Owner did not
constitute a due and payable item of Reimbursable Costs, Owner may recover such
amount from Operator or deduct or cause to be deducted such amount from any
payment that thereafter may become due to Operator.
Section 5.3 Annual Operating Fee. Owner shall pay to Operator for
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the Services performed hereunder an annual operating fee (the "Annual Operating
Fee") as follows: (i) $134,000 from the Commencement Date through the first
anniversary of the Commencement Date; (ii) $100,000 from the first anniversary
of the Commencement Date through the the second anniversary of the Commencement
Date; and (iii) $84,000 for each year after the second anniversary of the
Commencement Date. On or before June 30 and December 31 of each year, Owner
will pay to Operator one-half of the Annual Operating Fee in arrears. Payment of
the Annual Operating Fee shall be pro rated for partial calendar years and
months.
Section 5.4 Reserved.
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Section 5.5 Changed Conditions; Change in Scope of Services. Owner
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may by written notification to Operator make changes in, additions to, including
with respect to Section 1.2(b) of Appendix A to this Agreement, or deletions
from Operator's Services and Operator shall thereafter perform its Services in
accordance with such notification. If, (a) Owner directs Operator to perform
tasks in addition to the Services, (b) Owner directs Operator to perform the
Services differently, (c) an event of Force Majeure occurs, (d) modifications
are made to any Facility Agreement or the power purchase agreement entered into
by Owner contains terms and conditions which, in either case, alter the scope or
actions necessary to perform the Services, or (e) changes in any Applicable Law
occur, and any such event results in increased costs to Operator, Operator shall
be entitled to an adjustment reflecting the reasonable value of any such
increased costs from such event so long as Secured Party, if any, consents to
such adjustment, and the Parties agree to adjust such other provisions of this
Agreement that are directly affected by such event.
SECTION 6
TERM
Section 6.1 Term. The term (the "Term") of this Agreement shall
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commence on the Commencement Date and, unless extended as provided below, expire
on the third anniversary of such date (the "Initial Expiration Date"). This
Agreement shall be subject to an automatic extension for an additional 3 year
period from the Initial Expiration Date (the last day of the extension period
shall be referred to as the "Extended Expiration Date"), unless either Party
informs the other in writing at least 90 days prior to the Initial or Extended
Expiration Date that it does not intend to extend the term of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement is subject to earlier termination
pursuant to Sections 6.2 and 6.3.
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Section 6.2 Termination by Owner. Owner shall be permitted to
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terminate this Agreement if any of the following events occur: (i) a voluntary
Winding-Up of Operator commenced by Operator; (ii) an involuntary Winding-Up
instituted against Operator that is not stayed, dismissed or terminated within
ninety (90) days after commencement; (iii) a material default by Operator of its
obligations under this Agreement, provided Operator shall have up to thirty (30)
days after receipt of written notice by Owner to cure such default or make
substantial progress (in the reasonable opinion of Owner) towards curing such
default, if the default is capable of being cured; (iv) an event of Force
Majeure affecting Operator's performance of the Services continues for a period
of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days (or in the case of a strike or
labor stoppage continuing for ninety (90) consecutive days unless Owner impairs
Operator's ability to resolve such strike or labor stoppage); (v) the Project or
any part thereof becomes subject to regulation as a public utility by any
Government Agency (other than the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission); (vi)
the Project is shut down by, or termination of this Agreement is required by,
any regulatory or governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project;
(vii) the occurrence of a total or partial failure of the Field (including,
without limitation, a substantial change in the quantity of temperature of the
Fluid) or destruction of the Project; or (viii) at Owner's convenience without
cause upon six (6) months' prior written notice. Promptly after the date of
termination, Operator shall be paid for the Services rendered by Operator
through such termination date, including all fees earned through the date of
termination (the "Termination Payment"). Except for the Termination Payment,
Owner shall not be liable for any costs incident to termination in the case of
any termination under this Section 6.2.
Section 6.3 Termination by Operator. Operator shall be permitted
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to terminate this Agreement if any of the following events occur: (i) a payment
default by Owner that is not cured within sixty (60) days, provided Owner has
received written notice of such default; (ii) a voluntary Winding-Up of Owner
commenced by Owner; (iii) an involuntary Winding-Up of Owner instituted against
Owner, that is not stayed, dismissed or terminated within ninety (90) days after
commencement; (iv) a material default by Owner of any other obligation under
this Agreement, provided Owner shall have up to sixty (60) days after receipt of
written notice by Operator to cure such other default or make substantial
progress (in the reasonable opinion of Operator) towards cure if the default is
capable of being cured; (v) at Operator's convenience without cause upon six (6)
months' prior written notice; (vi) the Project becomes subject to regulation as
a public utility by any Government Agency (other than the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission); or (vii) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice if
an event of Force Majeure occurs or changed condition described in Section 5.5
occurs and the Secured Party does not approve an adjustment agreed upon by Owner
and Operator. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 6.3, Operator shall
provide Owner with written notice of its intent to terminate this Agreement no
later than three (3) months prior to the date of termination.
Section 6.4 Facility Condition at End of Term; Transmission Line.
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(a) Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Operator shall
assist with the transition of the operations of the Project to its
successor and shall cooperate with the successor's offering of employment
to employees at the Project. Operator shall leave the Facility and the
equipment used in the Field in as good condition as on the Commencement
Date, normal wear and tear and casualty excepted, and with the equivalent
supply of spare parts, and any other operating items (other than items for
which Owner is
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responsible) as were provided by Owner to Operator on the Commencement
Date, or such modified supply thereof as has been approved by Owner (and
shall be reimbursed for all Reimbursable Costs incurred in connection
therewith). All special tools, improvements, software, inventory of
supplies, spare parts, safety equipment, O&M Manuals (in each case as
provided to or obtained by or provided by Operator during the term of this
Agreement) and any other items furnished on a Reimbursable Cost basis under
this Agreement will be left at the Facility and will become or remain the
property of Owner without additional charge. Owner shall also have the
right, in its sole discretion, to directly assume and become liable for any
contracts or obligations that Operator may have undertaken with third
parties in connection with the Services. Operator shall execute all
documents and take all other reasonable steps requested by Owner that may
be required to assign to and vest in Owner all rights, benefits, interests
and title in connection with such contracts or obligations.
(b) If the Operation and Maintenance Agreement between Operator and
the Owner of the Navy II Project is terminated and this Agreement is not
simultaneously terminated, Owner and Operator shall agree on responsibility
for maintenance of the Transmission Line following termination of the Navy
II Project Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
Section 6.5 Termination Costs. In the event of a termination of
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this Agreement by Owner pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of Section 6.2
or a termination of this Agreement by Operator pursuant to clause (v) of Section
6.3, Owner shall be entitled to recover from Operator any damages, fines or
penalties for which Operator is liable hereunder.
SECTION 7
INSURANCE
Section 7.1 General. The provisions of this Section 7 do not
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modify, change or abrogate any responsibility of Operator stated elsewhere in
this Agreement. Owner assumes no responsibility for the solvency of any insurer
or the failure of any insurer to settle any claim. A summary of certain
provisions of Operator's and Owner's policies are set forth below.
Section 7.2 Operator Insurance. Subject to Owner's approval,
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Operator shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained, as a
Reimbursable Cost, the insurance set forth below as and from the Commencement
Date:
Statutory workers' compensation insurance, including coverage for
Longshoremen's and Federal Harbor Workers Act, if applicable, and with
minimum Employer Liability limits of $1,000,000.
Section 7.3 Owner Insurance. Owner shall secure, at its sole
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expense, prior to the Commencement Date and maintain in effect during the term
hereof the following insurance subject to the availability of same at reasonably
commercial terms:
(i) Comprehensive General Liability insurance with minimum limits
of $10,000,000 per occurrence including premises/operations,
explosion,
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collapse and underground hazards, broad form contractual,
products/completed operations and personal injury.
(ii) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for all owned,
non-owned and hired vehicles in a minimum amount of $1,000,000
per occurrence.
(iii) Broad form all risk property insurance on a replacement cost
basis, with limits acceptable to Secured Party.
Operator will explore with its insurers whether it is possible to
include Owner's insurance obligations set forth in this Section with Operator's
insurance coverage and to include such insurance expenses as Reimbursable Costs.
Section 7.4 Form and Content. All policies, binders or interim
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insurance contracts with respect to insurance maintained under this Section 7
shall:
(a) be placed with insurance companies that are acceptable to Owner
and Secured Party, and for policies procured by Owner, shall name Operator
as an additional insured to the extent of its interest; provided, that
Operator shall have no interest with respect to business interruption
coverage or property insurance;
(b) include as named insureds Owner, each Partner, Secured Party and
Operator and the officers, directors, affiliates and employees of each of
them with respect to such parties' interest in the Project and/or
operations and maintenance activities on behalf of Owner, and include such
other parties as additional insureds as Owner deems necessary;
(c) provide for general liability coverage either in a single policy
or through a combination of policies. Such policy or combination of
policies shall have deductibles not to exceed $100,000 for each claim for
loss or damage and include blanket contractual, broad form property damage,
severability of interests or cross liability for named or additional
insureds and independent contractor coverage;
(d) be primary with respect to any other insurance coverages
available to Owner or Operator or the additional insureds and not be in
excess to, or contributing with, any insurance maintained by any other
Person and that all provisions, except the policy limits, shall operate in
the same manner as if there were a separate policy covering such insured
under each such policy;
(e) provide for no recourse for payment of any premium against Owner,
Secured Party or additional insureds for Operator furnished insurance under
Section 7.2 and no recourse for payment of any premium against Operator,
Secured Party or additional insureds for Owner furnished insurance under
Section 7.3;
(f) waive (i) any right of subrogation of the insurers thereunder
against Owner, Operator, Secured Party or additional insureds and the
officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives of each of them,
and (ii) any right of the insurers to
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any setoff or counterclaim or any other deduction, whether by attachment or
otherwise, in respect of any liability of any such Person insured under
such policy;
(g) expressly provide that it may not be canceled or materially
changed without giving Owner or Operator, as the case may be, and Secured
Party sixty (60) days prior written notice thereof except in the case of
non-payment for which the later of twenty (20) days prior notice thereof or
such period agreed to by the relevant insurer shall be provided; and
(h) not be invalidated by any action or inaction of any additional
insured and shall insure each such insured regardless of any breach or
violation of any warranty, declaration or condition contained in such
insurance by the primary named insured.
Section 7.5 Certificates; Proof of Loss. On or before the required
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date for the insurance to be provided hereunder, each Party shall furnish
certificates of insurance to the other Party evidencing the insurance required
hereunder. The Party maintaining each insurance policy hereunder shall make
proofs of loss under each such policy and shall take all other action reasonably
required to ensure collection from insurers for any loss under any such policy,
except that Owner may at its discretion require Operator to provide such proof
of loss and take such other action on behalf of Owner in the case of the
insurance maintained by Owner pursuant to Section 7.3. Operator shall provide
Owner with copies of the insurance policies obtained by it promptly upon receipt
thereof.
SECTION 8
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 8.1 By Operator.
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8.1.1 General Indemnity. Subject to the provisions of Section 9,
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Operator shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner Indemnified Parties
from and against any and all suits, actions, liabilities, legal proceedings,
claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind or character,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, for injury or death of
persons or physical loss of or damage to property of Persons arising from
Operator's (including its employees or agents) gross negligence or willful
misconduct in connection with performance of the Services.
8.1.2 Indemnity for Violation of Law. Subject to the provisions of
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Section 9, Operator shall also indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner
Indemnified Parties from and against any and all regulatory penalties or fines
and reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses whether at the
trial or appellate level) arising from Operator's violation of any Law, license,
permit, or government approval.
8.1.3 Indemnity for Patent Infringement. If any of the Services
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would infringe upon any patent, trademark or copyright or would involve the
unauthorized use of a third Person's trade secrets, Operator agrees to render
consultation, assistance and modifications to the Services as necessary to avoid
such infringement or unauthorized use. If any Owner Indemnified Party is
charged with infringement or unauthorized use by reason of the Services or
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of the operation of the Project by Operator, subject to the provisions of
Section 9, Operator agrees to fully defend and indemnify such Owner Indemnified
Party from any and all suits, actions, liabilities, legal proceedings, claims,
demands, losses, costs and expenses and shall settle such claim, action,
proceeding or suit (at Operator's expense) without impairing the operation of
the Project.
8.1.4 Costs. It is understood and agreed by the Parties that any
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costs or expenses incurred by Operator pursuant to its indemnity obligations
under this Section 8.1 shall not constitute Reimbursable Costs.
Section 8.2 By Owner.
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8.2.1 General Indemnity. Subject to the provisions of Section 9,
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Owner shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Operator Indemnified Parties
from and against any and all suits, actions, liabilities, legal proceedings,
claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses of whatsoever kind or character,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, for injury or death of
persons or physical loss of or damage to property of Persons and entities other
than Operator arising from Owner's (including its employees or agents) gross
negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of Owner's
obligations hereunder.
8.2.2 Indemnity for Violation of Law. Subject to the provisions of
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Section 9, Owner shall also indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Operator
Indemnified Parties from and against any and all regulatory penalties or fines
(other than any Environmental Claims which shall be governed by Section 9), and
reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses whether at the trial
or appellate level) arising from Owner's violation of any Law, license, permit,
or government approval, including (i) with respect to any claim based on
identifying COC as the operator of the Project in Project permits, and (ii) with
respect to the performance of Owner's obligations under Section 1.2(b) of
Appendix A hereto, provided that with respect to any such penalties, fines or
expenses included in (i) or (ii) the limitation of liability contained in
Section 9.1 shall not apply.
Section 8.3 Cooperation Regarding Claims. If any Party hereto
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(each an "Indemnified Party") shall receive notice or have knowledge of any
claim that may result in a claim for indemnification by such Indemnified Party
against a Party pursuant to Section 8 or 9, such Indemnified Party shall, as
promptly as possible, give the indemnifying Party notice of such claim,
including a reasonably detailed description of the facts and circumstances
relating to such claim, and a complete copy of all notices, pleadings and other
papers related thereto, and in reasonable detail the basis for its potential
claim for indemnification with respect thereto; provided that failure promptly
to give such notice or to provide such information and documents shall relieve
the indemnifying Party from the obligation hereunder to respond to or to defend
the Indemnified Party failing to give such notice against such claim only to the
extent such failure prejudiced the interests of the indemnifying party with
respect to such claim. The Party against whom indemnification is claimed shall,
upon its acknowledgment in writing of its obligation to indemnify the
Indemnified Party seeking indemnification, be entitled to assume the defense or
to represent the interests of the Indemnified Party seeking indemnification in
respect of such claim, which shall include the right to select and direct legal
counsel and other consultants, appear in proceedings on behalf of such
Indemnified Party and to propose, accept or reject offers of
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settlement, all at its sole cost; provided, however, that without the
Indemnified Party's consent, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, the
indemnifying Party may only consent to entry of a judgment or settlement that
does not provide for injunctive or other nonmonetary relief affecting the
Indemnified Party.
SECTION 9
LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES
Section 9.1 Limitations of Liability. Notwithstanding any
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provision herein to the contrary, neither Party nor any of their respective
shareholders, partners, principals, Affiliates, officers, directors, agents,
subcontractors or employees shall be liable hereunder for consequential or
indirect loss or damage, including loss of Energy and Capacity Revenues, loss of
profit and anticipated revenues, cost of capital, loss of goodwill, increased
operating costs or any other special or incidental damages. The Parties further
agree that the waivers and disclaimers of liability, indemnities, releases from
liability, and limitations on liability expressed herein shall survive
termination or expiration of this Agreement, and shall apply at all times,
whether in contract, equity, tort or otherwise, regardless of the fault,
negligence (in whole or in part), strict liability, breach of contract or breach
of warranty of the Party indemnified, released or whose liabilities are limited,
and shall extend to the shareholders, partners, principals, Affiliates,
directors, officers and employees, agents and related or affiliated entities of
such Party, and their shareholders, partners, principals, Affiliates, directors,
officers and employees.
Section 9.2 Environmental Liability.
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9.2.1 Prior to the Commencement Date. Owner alone shall be solely
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responsible for present or future Environmental Claims directly or indirectly
related to or arising out of the actual or alleged existence, generation, use,
collection, treatment, storage, transportation, recovery, removal, discharge or
disposal of Hazardous Materials present at, in or under the Project and/or
adjacent areas prior to the Commencement Date. Owner shall defend, indemnify and
hold Operator harmless against all such Environmental Claims.
9.2.2 After the Commencement Date. Operator shall be responsible for
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transporting and/or disposing Hazardous Materials off the Facility Site in
compliance with applicable Laws and shall be responsible for all Environmental
Claims directly or indirectly related to or arising out of the actual or alleged
generation, use, collection, storage, recovery, removal, discharge or disposal
of Hazardous Materials at the Project and/or adjacent areas other than in
compliance with applicable Laws arising after the Commencement Date except to
the extent that such generation, use, collection, storage, recovery or removal
is due to the negligence or intentional misconduct of Owner. Subject to the
provisions of Section 9.4 Operator shall defend, indemnify and hold Owner and
each Owner Indemnified Party harmless against all such Environmental Claims for
which Operator is responsible.
Section 9.3 Limitation of Owner's Liability. Subject to Operator's
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rights under Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13, Operator's remedy for breach of this
Agreement by Owner shall be to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is specifically understood
and agreed that there shall be absolutely no personal
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liability or recourse for the payment of any amounts due hereunder, or the
performance of any obligations hereunder against any employee, shareholder,
partner, member, officer or director, whether past, present or future, of Owner,
any direct or indirect parent company or any Affiliate thereof, and Operator
shall look solely to the assets of Owner for the satisfaction of each and every
remedy of Operator in the event of any breach by Owner; provided, however that
nothing herein shall relieve any of the foregoing Persons from liability for
such Person's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Section 9.4 Limitation of Operator's Liability. Operator's
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liability hereunder shall be limited as follows:
9.4.1 Liability for Loss or Damage to the Facility. Unless such
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loss or damage arises through the gross negligence or willful misconduct of
Operator, its employees or its agents, Operator's liability for any loss of or
damage to the Project, or any other property in the care, custody or control of
Operator (including loss or damage to spare parts and materials) shall be
limited to the proceeds of the insurance described in Section 7.
9.4.2 Operator's Total Aggregate Liability. The total aggregate
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liability of Operator to Owner for all liability arising out of or in connection
with the performance of the Services, Operator's obligations hereunder or the
operation of the Project in any calendar year under any theory of recovery,
whether based in contract, in tort (including negligence and strict liability),
under warranty or otherwise, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Agreement shall equal the sum of the Annual Operating Fee payable during the
calendar year in which the action or inaction giving rise to the claim for
indemnity occurred whether or not actually paid.
9.4.3 No Recourse. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
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it is specifically understood and agreed that there shall be absolutely no
personal liability or recourse for the payment of any amounts due hereunder, or
the performance of any obligations hereunder against any employee, shareholder,
partner, officer or director, whether past, present or future, of Operator, any
direct or indirect parent corporation or any Affiliate thereof, and Owner shall
look solely to the assets of Operator for the satisfaction of each and every
remedy of Owner in the event of any breach by Operator; provided, however that
nothing herein shall relieve any of the foregoing Persons from liability for
such Person's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Section 9.5 Section 1542. Owner and Operator do not believe that
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this Agreement is governed by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which
provides that:
A General Release does not extend to claims which the creditor does
not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the
release, which if known by him must have materially affected his
settlement with the debtor.
To the extent that Section 1542 may be deemed to govern Section 9 of this
Agreement, Owner and Operator each knowingly and voluntarily waives the
provisions of Section 1542 and acknowledges and agrees that this waiver is an
essential and material term of this Agreement and without the waiver the
Agreement would not have been entered into. Each of Owner and
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Operator have been advised by its legal counsel and understands and acknowledges
the significance and consequences of this Agreement and of this specific waiver
of Section 1542.
SECTION 10
TITLE, DOCUMENTS AND DATA
Section 10.1 Materials and Equipment. Title to all materials,
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equipment, software, supplies, consumables, spare parts and other items
purchased or obtained by Operator on a Reimbursable Cost basis hereunder shall
pass immediately to and vest in Owner or its designee upon the passage of title
from the vendor or supplier thereof; provided, however, that such transfer of
title shall in no way affect Operator's obligations as set forth in the other
provisions hereof; provided, further, that Operator shall not invoice Owner for
materials and equipment unless and until title has passed.
Section 10.2 Documents; Proprietary Information. All materials and
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documents prepared or developed by Operator or its employees, representatives or
contractors solely in connection with the Project or the performance of the
Services shall become the property of Owner when prepared. Operator makes no
warranty regarding the use of such material by Owner (i) other than in
connection with the Project or (ii) after the termination of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, where materials or documents prepared or
developed by Operator or its employees, representatives or contractors contain
proprietary or technical information, systems, techniques, or know-how
previously known to Operator or its contractors or previously acquired by
Operator or its contractors from third parties, Operator or its contractors
shall have the unrestricted right to use or dispose of such information,
systems, techniques, or know-how as they see fit; provided, however, that Owner
shall have the right to utilize the same in connection with the Project without
cost to Owner. All such materials and documents, together with any materials
and documents furnished to Operator or to its contractors by Owner, shall be
delivered to Owner upon expiration or termination of this Agreement and before
final payment is made to Operator; provided that Operator may retain and use
copies of all such materials and documents prepared by Operator subject to the
terms of Section 13 hereof.
Section 10.3 Review by Owner. In addition, all such materials and
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documents shall be available for review by Owner at all reasonable times during
development and promptly upon completion. All such materials and documents
required to be submitted for the approval of Owner shall be prepared and
processed in accordance with the requirements and specifications set forth in
the O&M Manuals. Owner's approval of materials and documents submitted by
Operator shall not relieve Operator of its responsibility for the correctness
thereof or of its obligation to meet all the requirements hereof.
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SECTION 11
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 11.1 Operator Representations and Warranties. Operator
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represents and warrants to Owner that:
11.1.1 Organization and Good Standing. Operator is a corporation
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duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of
Florida.
11.1.2 Enforceability. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid,
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and binding obligation of Operator except as enforceability may be limited by
(i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar
laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of
equity.
11.1.3 Due Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance
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of this Agreement by Operator has been duly authorized by all requisite action
and will not conflict with any provisions of any Law, or any agreement or
instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or assets may be
bound or affected.
11.1.4 Licenses. Operator is the holder of all necessary
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governmental consents, licenses, permits or other authorizations required to
operate or conduct its business as contemplated herein.
11.1.5 Qualifications and Skill of Operator. Operator is qualified
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to operate and maintain the Project and to provide the services contemplated by
this Agreement. All personnel employed by Operator to perform its obligations
hereunder shall be qualified to perform such obligations and shall be
experienced or shall be properly trained in performing the tasks which they
shall perform.
Section 11.2 Owner Representations and Warranties. Owner
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represents and warrants to Operator that:
11.2.1 Organization and Good Standing. Each of CED and CTLP is a
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general partnership duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under
the laws of the State of California. COC is a limited liability company duly
organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Delaware.
11.2.2 Enforceability. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid,
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and binding obligation of Owner except as enforceability may be limited by (i)
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws
affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of
equity.
11.2.3 Due Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance
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of this Agreement by Owner has been duly authorized by all requisite action and
will not conflict with any provisions of any Law, or any agreement or instrument
to which it is a party or by which it, its property or assets may be bound or
affected.
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11.2.4 Facility Agreements. Prior to Commencement Date, Owner will
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provide Operator with complete and correct copies of the Facility Agreements
described on Appendix B.
SECTION 12
FORCE MAJEURE
Section 12.1 Excused Performance. Except for the obligation to
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make payments for the Services actually rendered hereunder, either Party shall
be excused from performance and shall not be considered to be in default in
respect to any obligation hereunder, if failure of performance shall be due to
an event of Force Majeure.
Section 12.2 Notice of Force Majeure. If either Party's ability to
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perform its obligations hereunder is affected by an event of Force Majeure, such
Party shall promptly, upon learning of such event of Force Majeure and
ascertaining that it will affect its performance hereunder, give notice to the
other Party within 48 hours of its discovery stating the nature of the event,
its anticipated duration and any action being taken to avoid or minimize its
effect. The burden of proof shall be on the Party asserting excuse from
performance due to such event of Force Majeure.
Section 12.3 Scope. The suspension of performance shall be of no
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greater scope and no longer duration than that which is absolutely necessary.
The excused Party shall use its reasonable best efforts to remedy its inability
to perform and to mitigate any damage as a result thereof.
SECTION 13
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Section 13.1 Non-disclosure. Each Party agrees to hold in
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confidence any information imparted to it by the other Party which pertains to
Owner's or Operator's business activity in any manner, and which is not the
subject of general public knowledge, including, without limitation, proprietary
processes, technical information and know-how, information concerning Owner's
other projects, management policies, economic policies, financial and other data
and the like. This obligation shall continue to remain in full force and effect
during the Term of this Agreement and for two (2) years after the date of
termination or expiration of this Agreement. The preceding non-disclosure
requirements shall not apply to:
(i) information furnished without restriction by one Party to the
other Party prior to the Commencement Date;
(ii) information in the public domain; or
(iii) information obtained by one Party from a third Person not under
an obligation of non-disclosure to Owner or Operator, as the
case may be.
Section 13.2 Disclosure to Government Agency. Either Party may
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disclose any such information to the extent that such Party is required by any
Government Agency to
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make such disclosure. If a Party becomes legally compelled to disclose any of
such confidential information, such Party shall provide the other Party with
prompt notice so that the other Party may seek to obtain a protective order or
other appropriate remedy.
In addition, Owner may disclose such information to the extent that
such disclosure is required by Secured Party, the Facility Agreements, any
prospective Secured Party, any prospective member of Owner, independent
engineer, power purchaser, SCE, any supplier to the Project and any Person
providing any type of interconnection services to the Project, it being
understood that prior to any disclosure of such information, such Persons shall
be informed of the confidential nature of the information and shall agree (i) to
keep the information confidential and (ii) to the other terms of Section 13 of
this Agreement.
SECTION 14
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 14.1 Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable by
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either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be assigned to Secured Party
as security for Secured Party's financing of the Project and, with ninety (90)
days prior written notice to Operator: (i) to the successor of Owner, (ii) to a
Person acquiring all or a controlling interest in the business assets of Owner,
(iii) to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Owner, or (iv) in connection with a sale
or transfer of the Project by Secured Party; provided that any such assignment
(except pursuant to paragraph (iv)) shall not relieve the assigning Party of any
of its obligations under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provisions of this Agreement to
the contrary, if default shall occur in the observance of performance of any of
the covenants or conditions required to be observed or performed by Owner
hereunder, Operator agrees that it will (a) give each Secured Party who has been
identified, in writing, by Owner as a Secured Party prompt written notice of
such default and of the nature thereof (such notice to be delivered to the
address for each Secured party provided by Owner to Operator), (b) advise such
Secured Party as to the action Operator proposes to take in respect of such
default, and (c) not take action to enforce any of its rights or remedies
hereunder prior to the expiration of a 30-day period following the giving of the
notice in clause (a) above.
If the default has not been remedied by Owner within twenty (20) days
after the giving of such notice, the Secured Party shall have the right (but not
the obligation) at any time prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day
period referred to in (c) above to remedy such default, and Operator agrees to
accept the payment or performance tendered (if in compliance with the terms
hereof) as constituting payment or performance by Owner for all purposes hereof.
Section 14.2 Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement
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embodies the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter
hereof. The Parties shall not be bound by or liable for any documents proposed
or submitted prior to the date of this Agreement and not incorporated in this
Agreement (by reference or otherwise), or for any statement, representation,
promise, inducement or understanding of any kind or nature relating to the
Services or any other matter covered by this Agreement which is not set forth or
provided for
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herein. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the successors and permitted assigns of the Parties. No changes, amendments or
modifications of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be valid
unless set forth in writing and signed by each of the Parties. Unless and until
Operator shall have received written notice from the Secured Party that the lien
of any security agreements between Secured Party and Owner has been released no
amendment or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective unless the Secured Party shall have joined in such amendment,
modification or shall have given its prior written consent thereto.
Section 14.3 Survival. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to
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the contrary, the obligations set forth in Sections 5, 6, 8 and 13 and the
limitations on liabilities set forth in Section 9 shall survive in full force
the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
Section 14.4 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is
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prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction,
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or such unenforceability and
shall not invalidate the enforceable portions of such provision or the remaining
provisions of this Agreement or affect the validity or enforceability of any
such provision in any other jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided for
herein, the remedies expressly afforded hereunder to Owner and Operator,
respectively, are in addition to any other remedies provided at law or in
equity.
Section 14.5 Waiver. None of the provisions of this Agreement
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shall be considered waived by a Party unless such waiver is in writing and
signed by such Party. No waiver shall be construed as a modification of any of
the provisions of this Agreement or as a waiver of any default (present or
future) hereunder or breach hereof, except as expressly stated in such waiver.
Section 14.6 Notices. All notices required or permitted under this
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Agreement shall be in writing and shall be hand-delivered or sent by certified
or registered mail, return receipt requested, facsimile or commercial delivery
subject to written record of receipt, to Owner or Operator, as the case may be,
at their respective addresses set forth below, or to such other addresses as may
be designated by notice given as herein required. All notices shall be effective
upon first receipt as evidenced by written record of delivery or confirmation of
transmission.
Owner and Operator: Coso Energy Developers
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1114 Avenue of the Americas
41st Floor
New York, New York 10036-7790
Attention: President
Facsimile No.: (212) 921-9239
with a copy to: Caithness Energy, L.L.C.
350 Indiana Street
Suite 601
Golden, Colorado 80401
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Facsimile No.: (303) 279-3486
Operator: FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.
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Juno Beach, Florida 33408
Attention: Vice President - Operations
Facsimile No.: (561) 691-7309
FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.
c/o FPLE West Region
6952 Preston Avenue
Livermore, CA 94552
Attention: Vice President - Operations
Facsimile No.: (925) 455-3101
Section 14.7 GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
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AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WITHOUT
REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.
Section 14.8 Further Assurances. If either Party reasonably
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determines that any further instruments or any other acts or things are
necessary or desirable to carry out the terms of this Agreement, the other Party
will execute and deliver all such instruments and assurances and do all such
things as the first Party reasonably deems necessary or desirable to carry out
the terms of this Agreement (at the cost of the first Party).
Section 14.9 No Third Person Rights. Except for the provisions of
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Sections 14.1 and 14.2 to which the Secured Party is an intended third party
beneficiary, this Agreement is not for the benefit of any Person other than the
Parties, and no other Person shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary
hereof or entitled to any benefits hereunder.
Section 14.10 Dollars. All payments made to be made by either
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Party to the other hereunder shall be in Dollars.
Section 14.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
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more than one counterpart, each of which shall be deemed to be an original.
Section 14.12 Strikes. In the event of a whole or partial
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nonoperation of the Facility due to a strike or other form of labor action by
Operator's personnel, Owner shall have the right to continue operating the
Facility and to retain such other personnel or agents as Owner in its sole
discretion deems necessary or advisable for such purposes. Owner shall have no
obligation to pay the Annual Operating Fee for the period during which Owner
operates the Facility.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of
the date first set forth above.
OWNER:
COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
By NEW CHIP COMPANY, LLC
By: /s/ Christopher T. McCallion
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Name: Christopher T. McCallion
Title: Executive Vice President
COSO OPERATING COMPANY LLC
By: /s/ Christopher T. McCallion
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Name: Christopher T. McCallion
Title: Executive Vice President
COSO TRANSMISSION LINE PARTNERS
By: COSO ENERGY DEVELOPERS
By: NEW CHIP COMPANY, LLC
By: /s/ Christopher T. McCallion
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Name: Christopher T. McCallion
Title: Executive Vice President
Operator:
FPL ENERGY OPERATING SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ John A. Keener
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Name: John A. Keener
Title: Vice President
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