Common use of Operation and Maintenance of the Project Clause in Contracts

Operation and Maintenance of the Project. UAMPS covenants and agrees that, during the Operating Period, it will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts consistent with and subject to the terms and provisions of the Project Agreements to cause the Project to be operated, maintained and managed in an efficient and economical manner in accordance with Good Utility Practice for the joint and ratable benefit of all of the Participants. UAMPS agrees with and covenants to the Participant that UAMPS will vigorously enforce and defend its rights under the Project Agreements. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that UAMPS may, upon the approval of the Project Management Committee, from time to time enter into amendments of and supplements to any or all of the Project Agreements and that, except as otherwise required by Section 40, UAMPS will not be required to obtain the consent or approval of the Participant in connection with any such supplement or amendment.