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by CalRecycle("SB 1383 Procurement Requirements")and one of the ways to satisfy procurement targets is to purchase RNG that has been generated as a result of such recycling efforts (as permitted pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 18993.1 - Recovered Organic Wast Product Procurement Target, Article F (14 CCR Section 18993.1(f)). G. ABAG POWER established a procurement program for RNG on May 25, 2023 (the "RNG Program")to allow members to voluntarily pool purchasing of RNG and related products that are delivered into the California gas transmission and/or distribution system or compliance credits which are eligible for use in California to further the objectives of the State and local public agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assist such agencies with meeting their SB 1383 Procurement Requirements. H. Pleasanton desires to participate in the RNG Program pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals,the covenants, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement,the Parties hereby agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. RNG Program. Subject to the terms of the RNG Program approved by ABAG POWER and this Agreement, ABAG POWER shall provide directly or, at its option shall, contract to provide coordination services for the purchase and management of the following products on behalf of eligible members: (i) RNG, or its equivalent, that has been generated pursuant to the requirements of CalRecycle for the purpose of satisfying SB 1383 Procurement Requirements; (ii) RNG, or its equivalent, that is generated for purposes other than SB 1383 compliance, such as LCFS or general reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; or (iii) procurement compliance attributes associated with the generation of RNG, or its equivalent, that are recognized by CalRecycle through a credit or certification process that satisfies SB 1383 Procurement Requirements ("Compliance Credits"). Pleasanton shall be a participant in the RNG Program ("Participant"). 2. Program Eligibility. The RNG Program is available to members of ABAG for RNG procurement needs within the State of California. Pleasanton appoints ABAG POWER as its agent to coordinate the purchase and management of RNG and Compliance Credits that are purchased on behalf of Pleasanton pursuant to this Agreement. 3. Services: ABAG POWER shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, the following services to Pleasanton: 3.1 Analyze and evaluate supply and delivery strategies, including assessment of price and market index analyses,for Participant to use RNG and/or Compliance Credits to lower its greenhouse gas emissions, satisfy SB 1383 Procurement Requirements or comply with other policy or regulatory requirements; ABAG POWER Renewable Natural Gas Program Member Agreement Page 3 of 12