Common use of Changes by the Contractor Clause in Contracts

Changes by the Contractor. If it is useful for the Petroleum Activities, the Contractor may request approval from CNH to modify an approved Work Program in accordance with the Applicable Laws. Such request shall describe the rationale and benefits of the proposed changes and shall contain a comparison of the new Work Program to the Work Program approved by CNH, as well as any other information required pursuant to the Applicable Laws. CNH shall communicate to the Contractor any objection or comment it may have regarding the proposed modifications, it being understood that CNH shall approve them if the Contractor demonstrates that the proposed changes comply with the terms and conditions of this Contract (including the Minimum Work Program, the Exploration Plan and, as the case may be, the Development Plan), Industry Best Practices, the Management System and the Applicable Laws.