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1 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 SO Zl S4 S5 said discharge requirements. ll. Arbitration of Disputes: All claims and disputes relating to this Agreement shall be subject to arbitration, at the option of the parties, in accordance with the arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association, except as modified herein. In case of dispute, the parties shall attempt to resolve their dispute by good faith negotiations. If an impasse in negotia- tions should occur, either party may request arbitration by filing such request in writing with the other party. Should the other party fail to consent to arbitration within thirty (30) days of receipt of a request for arbitration, either party may proceed with legal action. If the parties agree to arbitra- tion, an arbitration panel of three arbitrators shall beselected; one appointed in writing by each party and a third chosen by the two who are appointed. No one shall act as an arbitrator who is in any way financially interested in the work or in the business affairs of either party. The arbitration panel shall obtain such information and evidence as deemed necessary and proceed to render a prompt decision. Should either party refuse or neglect to furnish the arbitrators with any necessary papers or information, they shall render a decision based on the information available to them ex parte. The arbitrators, if'they so deem, are authorized to award to the party whose contention is clearly upheld such sums as they deem proper for the expense incident to the arbitration. Otherwi. Se, costs .of arbitrati on shall be borne equally by both parties. The arbitrators shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation taxable against the parties, or. party, as a cost of arbitration. Construction, use or operation of either party's facilities shall not be interrupted or delayed due to any arbitration proceedings except by written agreement of both parties. -9-