Common use of Direct Consultation Clause in Contracts

Direct Consultation. If the Planned Drawdown will cause the reservoir to be out of the Normal Reservoir Operating Range, the Licensee will consult with NCDENR, NCWRC, PE, and USFWS as soon as approximate dates of a planned drawdown are determined, but at least 10 days prior to beginning the drawdown. If the Planned Drawdown is expected to draw the reservoir below the Critical Reservoir Water Elevation, the Licensee will consult with NCSHPO. If the Planned Drawdown is expected to go below the Critical Reservoir Water Elevation (as defined in the LIP), the Licensee will consult with the owners of any Large Intakes located on the reservoir. The Licensee will notify FERC after consultation with agencies. The licensee will consider options suggested by the identified agencies and organizations that could lessen the impact of the drawdown.