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Dr. Arnold Schecter July 30, 1993 Page 2 NEVADA POWER COMPANY V. MONSANTO COMPANY. ET AL. CONSULTING AGREEMENT This agreement is by and between Nevada Power Company ("Nevada Power") and Dr. Arnold Schecter. It concerns the matter of Nevada Power Company v. Monsanto Company, et a l . . USDC, District of Nevada, Case CV-S-89-555-LDG-LRL. Nevada Power desires to retain the services of Dr. Schecter as an expert in the bioaccumulation of PCBs, dioxins and dibenzofurans in human tissues in the United States and internationally. Therefore, it is agreed to by the parties that: 1. Consulting Services Dr. Schecter agrees to provide consulting and other services regarding the science of exposure to PCBs, dioxins and dibenzofurans, and to provide all services which are incidental to and in conjunction with this field. 2. Independent Status Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between Nevada Power and Dr. Arnold Schecter. Dr. Schecter at all times shall be deemed an independent contractor. 3. Fee Schedule Nevada Power agrees to pay Dr. Arnold Schecter in accordance with the following fee schedule: a. Retainer fee equal to an advance payment of two days' work $4,400 b. All non-deposition or non-trial time spent in preparation for this litigation $2,200/day This includes research, review and analysis of relevant material regarding scientific matters, personal or telephonic conferences and consultation and/or preparation of reports. c. Deposition testimony $2,600/day Dr. Arnold Schecter July 30, 1993 Page 3 i i d. Trial testimony $3,200/day For all fees covering a per day amount, a "day" shall consist of any consecutive 8-iour period. e. Travel expenses incurred To be bille d separately for reimbursement or arranged by Nevada Power This covers expenses generated in long distance travelling to or from sites for meetings, conferences, depositions, hearings or trial. All air travel will be by regular coach class unless no other accommodations are available. f. Office expenses To be bi 1 led separately to Nevada Power! The above fee schedule shall not be changed or amended without the written agreement of both parties. 4. Dr. Schecter will send a monthly billling statement reflecting all services, fees and expenses. ! 5. If in any one month you expect to lcharge Nevada Power $5,000 or more, you must submit an itemized estimate of the charges in writing for prior approval by Nevada Power!. 1J 6. Due to the size and nature of this litigation, if for any reason Dr. Schecter is not able to continue asja consultant on this case, he must give Nevada Power Company at least thirty (30) days notice. to: !The notice shall be in writing and sent vial certified mail ! Paul E. Merrell, Esq. 300 S. Fourth St., 7th Floor !i 700 Bank of America Plaza Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-6026 ! 7. It is understood that Arnold Schechter, M . D . , M.P. will undertake efforts on behalf of Nevada Power only as requested. i