Common use of Emergency Expenditures Clause in Contracts

Emergency Expenditures. MPL, on behalf of MLH, shall be responsible for handling emergencies occurring with respect to the MLH Pipelines. In cases of emergency, MPL may authorize expenditures for required work when such is necessary in MPL’s good faith judgment to respond to the emergency or to mitigate damage or danger to persons, property or the environment, without the necessity of submitting such proposed expenditures in advance for approval by MLH. In such event, MPL shall, as soon as practicable, by telephone notice or otherwise, inform the person designated by MLH of the existence or occurrence of the emergency, the full particulars thereof, the corrective action being taken or proposed and the estimated cost, if known. Such notice shall be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable. MPL shall directly charge MLH for its costs and expenses, including those costs and expenses attributable to Affiliates or Third Party contractors utilized by MPL.