Consulting Technical Expert Sample Clauses

Consulting Technical Expert. No later than the Closing Date, PREPA shall consult with Resource Provider and appoint an engineer (the “Consulting Technical Expert”) to review technical matters, assist in the resolution of technical issues, issue non-binding technical recommendations in connection with Technical Disputes in accordance with this Agreement and monitor the works undertaken by, or on behalf of, Resource Provider (i) for the design, construction and commissioning of the Facility and the PREPA Interconnection Facilities, and (ii) the operation of the Facility during the Supply Period. PREPA may designate different Consulting Technical Experts for different purposes under this Agreement. The Consulting Technical Expert’s staff shall include suitably qualified engineers and other professionals who possess the competence to carry out such duty. The Consulting Technical Expert shall verify that Resource Provider complies with this Agreement and conduct reviews of works performed by, or on behalf of, Resource Provider in accordance with Appendix I (Progress Review). Resource Provider shall consider all non-binding technical recommendations issued by the Consulting Technical Expert in order to comply with the requirements of this Agreement during the Pre-Operation Period. Whenever carrying out its duties in accordance with this Agreement, the Consulting Technical Expert shall act on behalf of PREPA. Any of the foregoing actions undertaken by or on behalf of PREPA shall not relieve Resource Provider from any responsibility it has under this Agreement.