Document:

Exhibit

Exhibit 10.20(f)
Portions of this Exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act. Omitted information marked “[***]” in this Exhibit has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission together with such request for confidential treatment.
Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 5 
TO 
JUPITER GAS GATHERING AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 5 to the Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of October 1, 2017, by and between EQT Production Company (“Producer”) and EQT Energy, LLC (collectively with Producer, “Shipper”), on the one hand, and EQM Gathering OPCO, LLC (“Gatherer”), on the other hand.  Producer, Shipper and Gatherer are each referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

WHEREAS, the Parties made and entered into that certain Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement, the “Agreement”, dated May 1, 2014 (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement, dated December 17, 2014, that certain Amendment No. 2 to Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement, dated October 26, 2015, that certain Amendment No. 3 to Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement, dated August 1, 2016,and that certain Amendment No. 4 to Jupiter Gas Gathering Agreement, dated June 1, 2017), pursuant to which, among other provisions, Shipper requested that Gatherer provide gathering services to Shipper by receiving quantities of Gas from Shipper at the Receipt Points and redelivering such Gas to or for Shipper’s account at the Delivery Points; and

WHEREAS, the Parties intend to amend Exhibit A and Section II (Table of Incremental Capital Fees) of Exhibit B-2 of the Agreement upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1.Definitions.  All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined or amended herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

2.Amendments.

		
	a.
	Exhibit A attached to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the revised Exhibit A attached hereto as Attachment 1.

		
	b.
	Section II (Table of Incremental Capital Fees) of Exhibit B-2 attached to the Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the revised Section II (Table of Incremental Capital Fees) attached hereto as Attachment 2.  In accordance with Section 4.2(b) of the Agreement, the Parties have agreed to an Incremental Capital Project in respect of the new Receipt Point identified in Section II of Exhibit B-2 (the “West Run – Hopewell Ridge Receipt Point”), which is separate from the 

Amendment No. 5

West Run Receipt Point in Zone 1 identified on the revised Exhibit A attached hereto as Attachment 1.  The Parties further agree that: 

		
	i.
	this Incremental Capital Project shall not trigger an increase in the Compression MDQ or the Contract MDQ or an extension of any Term under the Agreement; 

ii. the Incremental Capital Fee shall be a negotiated volumetric rate of [***] (in lieu of a Monthly reservation rate) for all Gas delivered by Shipper and received by Gatherer at West Run – Hopewell Ridge Receipt Point, which Receipt Point will not be subject to the Target Receipt Point Pressure, and any Gas delivered to such Receipt Point shall not be considered in calculating the Compression MDQ, the Contract MDQ or the Overrun Fees under the Agreement; 

iii. the Incremental Capital Fee shall apply to Gas delivered to the West Run – Hopewell Ridge Receipt Point beginning [***] and until [***], and thereafter shall apply to such Gas until terminated by either Party on the last Day of a Month by delivering written notice to the other Party at least thirty (30) Days prior to the date of termination.

iv. Shipper shall not install wellhead or other compression upstream of the West Run – Hopewell Ridge Receipt point without prior written consent from Gatherer.

		
	c.
	In Section III (Site Specific Data and Facility Responsibility Matrix) of Exhibit F attached to the Agreement: 

		
	i.
	the pages including Section III.A.1 (Receipt Point Interconnect Data) is hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the revised pages including Section III.A.1 (Receipt Point Interconnect Data) attached hereto as Attachment 3; and

ii. Section III.A.2 (Responsibility for Interconnect Facility Equipment) is hereby amended to include the additional Interconnect Facilities responsibilities tables for the meters identified as set forth below, which tables (1) establish the design, construction, operation, maintenance and cost responsibility for each such meter and (2) are attached hereto as Attachment 3.

2

Amendment No. 5

M5277181        M5274373        M5258883
M5274165        M5274166        M5274167
M5256116        M5256117        M5256118
M5272524        M5291357

3.Effect of Amendment.  The Agreement, as amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect, and all terms hereof are hereby ratified and confirmed by the Parties.

4.Further Actions.  The Parties agree to execute such other documents and take such further actions necessary to effectuate this Amendment.

5.Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.  It is agreed by the Parties that facsimile signature pages signed by the Parties shall be binding to the same extent as original signature pages.

6.Entire Agreement.  This Amendment is the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and neither Party shall be bound by representations except as set forth in this Amendment.

7.Amendments.  This Amendment may not be modified or amended except by a written agreement signed by the Parties.

[The remainder of this page intentionally left blank.]

3

Amendment No. 5

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.

	
		
	EQT PRODUCTION COMPANY
	EQM GATHERING OPCO, LLC

	By:       /s/ David Schlosser__________
	By:      /s/ Jeremiah J. Ashcroft_______

	Name:  David Schlosser____________
	Name:  Jeremiah J. Ashcroft__________

	Title:    President__________________
	Title:    President___________________

	

EQT ENERGY, LLC
	 

	By:       /s/ Donald M. Jenkins_________
	 

	Name:  Donald M. Jenkins____________
	 

	Title:    President____________________
	 

4

Amendment No. 5

ATTACHMENT 1

Amendment No. 5

EXHIBIT A
RECEIPT POINTS, DELIVERY POINTS, 
CONTRACT MDQ AND COMPRESSION MDQ
	
				
	Receipt Point(s)
	Receipt Point MDQ 
MMcf/Day
	Zone
	Zone MDQ 
MMcf/Day

	 
	 
	 
	 

	West Run
	80
	Zone 1
	300

	Koloski
	90
	Zone 1
	300

	Green Hill
	80
	Zone 1
	300

	Pierce
	100
	Zone 1
	300

	Walker B
	30
	Zone 1
	300

	Moore
	40
	Zone 1
	300

	Phillips
	30
	Zone 1
	300

	Scotts Run
	30
	Zone 1
	300

	Patterson Creek
	60
	Zone 1
	300

	Carpenter
	120
	Zone 1
	300

	 
	 
	 
	 

	Moninger
	200
	Zone 2
	370

	Cooper
	140
	Zone 2
	370

	Big Sky
	75
	Zone 2
	370

	Harris
	45
	Zone 2
	370

	Amity
	15
	Zone 2
	370

	Harden Farm
	110
	Zone 2
	370

	Connors
	65
	Zone 2
	370

	Pettit
	65
	Zone 2
	370

	Hughes
	55
	Zone 2
	370

	Roberts
	9
	Zone 2
	370

	Harden
	25
	Zone 2
	370

	Shipman
	37.5
	Zone 2
	370

	J&J
	37.5
	Zone 2
	370

	 
	 
	 
	 

	Lacko
	150
	Zone 3
	370

	Hildebrand
	35
	Zone 3
	370

	Pyles
	40
	Zone 3
	370

	Beazer
	50
	Zone 3
	370

	Yabolnski
	70
	Zone 3
	370

	Minor
	60
	Zone 3
	370

	Nicoloff
	30
	Zone 3
	370

	McMillan
	20
	Zone 3
	370

	Robinson
	20
	Zone 3
	370

	Thompson
	25
	Zone 3
	370

	Thistlewaite
	2
	Zone 3
	370

	Alpha
	80
	Zone 3
	370

	Strope
	100
	Zone 3
	370

	 
	 
	 
	 

	West Run -  Hopewell Ridge
	N/A
	N/A
	N/A

Exhibit A 
Page 1

Amendment No. 5

EXHIBIT A (Continued)
RECEIPT POINTS, DELIVERY POINTS, 
CONTRACT MDQ AND COMPRESSION MDQ

	
		
	Delivery Point(s)
	Location

	Ingram
	Equitrans H-109

	Amity
	Equitrans H-125

	Jupiter
	Equitrans H-148

	Callisto
	Equitrans H-160

	Hopewell Ridge
	Equitrans H-160

	Pipers Ridge
	Equitrans M-78

	Europa
	Equitrans H-165

	Io
	Equitrans H-148 and M-78

	
		
	Drip Liquids 
Delivery Point(s)
	Location

	Not applicable
	 

	
		
	Contract MDQ:
	792,000 Dth / Day

	Compression MDQ:
	792,000 Dth / Day

Exhibit A
Page 2

Amendment No. 5

ATTACHMENT 2

Amendment No. 5

II.    Table of Incremental Capital Fees

	
					
	Incremental Capital Project
	Contract MDQ
	Incremental Capital Fee
	In-Service Date
	Applicable Expansion Term

	West Run – Hopewell Ridge Receipt Point (5100053)
	[***]
	Volumetric fee of [***]
	[***]
	Until [***], and thereafter until terminated by either Party on the last Day of a Month by delivering written notice to the other Party at least thirty (30) Days prior to the date of termination.

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

Exhibit B-2
Page 2

Amendment No. 5

ATTACHMENT 3

    

Amendment No. 5

III.    SITE SPECIFIC DATA AND FACILITY RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX

		
	A.
	In addition to the minimum design specification and operating parameters set forth in the Engineering and Technical Design Standards, the following specifications shall be followed:

		
	1.
	Receipt Point Interconnect Data:  The table below provides for the list of meters covered under this Agreement which may be updated from time to time in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Each meter in the Receipt Point Interconnect table shall conform to the specifications listed in the table applicable to such meter under Section III(A)(2).

	
						
	Meter ID
	Meter Name
	GPS Coordinates
	MAOP
	MinDQ*
(Mcf / Day)
	MaxDQ
(Mcf / Day)

	17019
	Cooper B
	39.95597, -80.26908
	720
	1,220
	78,500

	11798
	Roberts 1
	39.94097, -80.326422
	720
	320
	19,600

	17018
	Roberts 2
	39.94097, -80.25422
	720
	320
	19,600

	11796
	McMillen
	39.9836, -80.1209
	720
	710
	45,900

	M5256116
	McMillen 2 MM - 1
	39.98455, -80.11803
	1400
	2,100
	51,433

	M5256117
	McMillen 2 MM - 2
	39.98455, -80.11803
	1400
	2,100
	51,433

	M5256118
	McMillen 2 MM - 3
	39.98455, -80.11803
	1400
	2,100
	51,433

	17042
	Pyles 1
	39.969918, -80.110996
	1,440
	1,670
	78,500

	M5224755
	Pyles 2
	39.96643, -80.1116
	1440
	1,227
	64,353

	17035
	Hildebrand
	39.974133, -80.096991
	720
	650
	45,900

	17022
	Robison 1
	39.979817, -80.072114
	720
	680
	45,900

	18156
	Robison 2
	39.97799, -80.07021
	720
	720
	45,900

	17043
	Thompson 1
	39.948602, -80.096748
	720
	680
	45,900

	17115
	Thompson 2
	39.948602, -80.096748
	720
	680
	45,900

	11797
	Thistlewaite
	39.96395, -80.100731
	720
	320
	19,600

	17044
	Conner 1
	39.946228, -80.240644
	720
	680
	45,900

	5100003
	Conner 2
	39.946228, -80.240644
	720
	680
	45,900

	17037
	Phillips
	39.933614, -80.293665
	1,400
	1,150
	115,300

	18155
	Walker B
	39.934471, -80.318565
	1,400
	1,600
	67,500

Exhibit F
Page 4

Amendment No. 5

	
						
	Meter ID
	Meter Name
	GPS Coordinates
	MAOP
	MinDQ*
(Mcf / Day)
	MaxDQ
(Mcf / Day)

	5100014
	Scott’s Run 1
	39.93239, -80.32793
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	5100015
	Scott’s Run 2
	39.93239, -80.32793
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	M5225755
	Scott's Run 3
	39.93237, -80.32812
	1,400
	1,227
	64,353

	5100065
	Moore MM B Run
	39.92772, -80.33715
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	M5277181
	Moore MM Run 2
	39.92763, -80.33740
	1440
	1,150
	28,800

	5100039
	West Run (NIJUS25)
	39.913752, -80.303533
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	5100053
	West Run – Hopewell Ridge
	39.91312, -80.30316
	1,400
	2,511
	87,994

	5100055
	Patterson 1
	39.936506   , -80.310759
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	5100063
	Patterson 2
	39.936506   , -80.310759
	1,400
	2,700
	115,300

	5100057
	Nicoloff 1
	39.954037, -80.065039
	720
	720
	45,900

	M5224083
	Nicoloff 2
	39.954037, -80.065039
	720
	1,227
	44,838

	5100018
	Pierce 1
	39.90734, -80.28209
	720
	2,630
	78,500

	5100019
	Pierce 2
	39.90734, -80.28209
	720
	2,630
	78,500

	5100064
	Pierce 3
	39.90734, -80.28209
	720
	2,630
	45,900

	M5213961
	Big Sky 1
	39.99805556,-80.20277
	720
	1,750
	78,500

	M5213962
	Big Sky 2
	39.99805556, -80.20277
	720
	1,750
	78,500

	M5213963
	Big Sky 3
	39.99805556, -80.20277
	720
	1,030
	45,900

	M5220213
	Petit 1
	39.94523, -80.23994
	720
	1,227
	44,838

	M5220220
	Petit 2
	39.94523, -80.23994
	720
	1,227
	44,838

	M5220221
	Petit 3
	39.94523, -80.23994
	720
	726
	26,240

	M5248813
	Petit 4
	39.94684, -80.24028
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5248814
	Petit 5
	39.94684, -80.24028
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5248816
	Petit 6
	39.94684, -80.24028
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5254623
	Petit 7
	39.94684, -80.24028
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5224627
	Alpha 1
	39.960097, -80.130604
	720
	1,227
	44,838

	M5224714
	Alpha 2
	39.960097, -80.130604
	720
	1,227
	44,838

	M5274373
	Alpha 3
	39.960097, -80.130604
	720
	1,950
	35,500

	M5234610
	Moninger Run 1
	39.99511, -80.20636
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

Exhibit F
Page 5

Amendment No. 5

	
						
	Meter ID
	Meter Name
	GPS Coordinates
	MAOP
	MinDQ*
(Mcf / Day)
	MaxDQ
(Mcf / Day)

	M5234612
	Moninger Run 2
	39.99511, -80.20636
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234613
	Moninger Run 3
	39.99511, -80.20636
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5235813
	Moninger Run 4
	39.99511, -80.20636
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234486
	Koloski Run 1
	39.95875, -80.31068
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234487
	Koloski Run 2
	39.95875, -80.31068
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234488
	Koloski Run 3
	39.95875, -80.31068
	1,440
	1,227
	64,353

	17020
	Iames
	40.0308, -80.15266
	720
	726
	37,660

	M5219031
	Shipman 1
	39.991551, -80.194235
	720
	726
	37,660

	M5219033
	Shipman 2
	39.991551, -80.194235
	720
	1,227
	64,353

	M5258883
	Shipman Gathering MM - Run 3
	39.991551, -80.194235
	720
	1,950
	35,500

	33297
	Ingram 590004
	39.93929, -80.26466
	720
	356
	16,118

	33341
	ROG46H1
	39.94097, -80.26422
	720
	356
	16,118

	M5210064
	Lacko 1
	39.968683, -80.150911
	720
	1,227
	64,353

	M5210065
	Lacko 2
	39.968683, -80.150911
	720
	1,227
	64,353

	M5210066
	Lacko 3
	39.968683, -80.150911
	720
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234259
	Yablonski 1
	39.99347, -80.06271
	1440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5234260
	Yablonski 2
	39.99347, -80.06271
	1440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5226733
	Beazer 1
	39.92417, -80.10866
	1440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5226735
	Beazer 2
	39.92417, -80.10866
	1440
	1,227
	64,353

	M5249530
	Beazer 3
	39.92417, -80.10866
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5238116
	J & J
	39.99807, -80.20293
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5238117
	J & J
	39.99807, -80.20293
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5248049
	J & J
	39.99807, -80.20293
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5241305
	Harden Farm 1
	39.939969, -80.264877
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5241307
	Harden Farm 2
	39.939969, -80.264877
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

	M5241308
	Harden Farm 3
	39.939969, -80.264877
	1440
	1,556
	57,163

Exhibit F
Page 6

Amendment No. 5

	
						
	Meter ID
	Meter Name
	GPS Coordinates
	MAOP
	MinDQ*
(Mcf / Day)
	MaxDQ
(Mcf / Day)

	M5274165
	Green Hill - Meter 1
	39.89708, -80.31778
	1400
	2,100
	31,750

	M5274166
	Green Hill - Meter 2
	39.89708, -80.31778
	1400
	2,100
	31,750

	M5274167
	Green Hill - Meter 3
	39.89708, -80.31778
	1400
	2,100
	31,750

	M5272524
	Harris
	39.95349, -80.19008
	720
	1,800
	49,000

	M5291357
	Harris Run B
	39.95349, -80.19008
	720
	1,800
	49,000

* Calculated @ minimum NOP with minimum Beta plate when applicable
Responsibility for Interconnect Facility Equipment.  Each of the following tables establish, for the meter specified in the cell located in the first row of the first column of such table (or, if no meter is specified in such cell, then for each meter not specified in any of the other tables included below) the design, construction, operation, maintenance and cost responsibility for certain aspects of the Interconnect Facilities.  All of the following design responsibilities designated as Producer’s responsibility shall be incorporated into the design and construction of the Interconnect Facilities

Exhibit F
Page 7

Amendment No. 5

EXHIBIT F (Section III.A.2.)
Responsibility for Interconnect Facility Equipment

	
							
	McMillen 2 MM – 1, M5256116
McMillen 2 MM – 2, M5256117
McMillen 2 MM – 3, M5256118

STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	EQT Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Inlet Piping
	Yes
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Station & Outlet Piping
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Test Station - inlet piping
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electronic Measurement & Telecomm Hardware
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Flow Control Valve
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication Service(s)
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Air Permit
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

Amendment No. 5

	
								
	Moore MM B Run, 5100065
Moore MM Run 2, M5277181

STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN
	SPECIAL PROVISIONS/ EQUIPMENT SPECS.

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	12” Tee

	Inlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	 

	Outlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	12”

	Test Station - inlet piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	 

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	 

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	 

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	LLSO - 16" Barrel & Shawndra Filter

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	(2) 8” Orifice

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	 

	Electronic Measurement & Telecom Hardware
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Eagle/1 RTU (ea meter)

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	2X 6” CV/OPP

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	2X 6” OPP

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	8”

	Flow Control Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	2X 6” CV (same devices as Primary Pressure. Control.)

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	2 X 8”

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Radio or Cell

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Solar

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	 

	Air Permit
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

Amendment No. 5

	
								
	Alpha 1, M5224627 
Alpha 2, M5224714
Alpha 3, M5274373

STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN
	SPECIAL PROVISIONS/ EQUIPMENT SPECS.

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	10” hot tap

	Inlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	10” minimum

	Outlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	10” minimum

	Test Station - inlet piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	 

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	 

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	 

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	EQT Approved Peco Cyclotube

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Two 8” orifice

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Valves for 8” meter skid

	Electronic Measurement & Telecom Hardware
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Eagle/1 RTU (for each meter)

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Primary and Monitor control valves are req'd UNLESS a Rupture Pin Valve is installed

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Rupture Pin Valve or Primary and Monitor Control Valve

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Manual valve at header

	Flow Control Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	In lieu of flow control valve, OPP is acceptable

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	For each 8” meter skid

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Cell Modem

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Solar & Battery

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer
	 

	Air Permit
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

Amendment No. 5

	
							
	Shipman Gathering MM – Run 1, M5219031 
Shipman Gathering MM – Run 2, M5219033
Shipman Gathering MM – Run 3, M5258883

STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer

	Inlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer

	Outlet & Station Piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Test Station - inlet piping
	Yes
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Electronic Measurement & Telecom Hardware
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Flow Control Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer
	Producer

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer
	Gatherer

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Gatherer
	Producer
	Producer
	Gatherer
	Producer

	Air Permit
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

    

Amendment No. 5

	
							
	Green Hill- Meter 1, M5274165  
Green Hill- Meter 2, M5274166  
Green Hill- Meter 3, M5274167 

STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	EQT Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Inlet Piping
	Yes
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Station & Outlet Piping
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Test Station - inlet piping
	Yes
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electronic Measurement & Telecomm Hardware
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Flow Control Valve
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication Service(s)
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Air Permit
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

Amendment No. 5

	
							
	Harris, M5272524
Harris Run B, M5291357 
 
STATION EQUIPMENT
	REQUIRED
	DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
	INSTALL
	OWNERSHIP
	OPERATE
	MAINTAIN

	PIPING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	EQT Pipeline-Tap & Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Inlet Piping
	Yes
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Station & Outlet Piping
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Test Station - inlet piping
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Test Station - outlet piping
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	Corrosion coupon
	Yes
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company
	Company

	GAS CONDITIONING
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Filter Separator
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer
	Customer

	Liquid Level Shutoff
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MEASUREMENT
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Meter & Meter Runs
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Meter & Flow Control Risers, Valves, etc...
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electronic Measurement & Telecomm Hardware
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	GAS QUALITY
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Continuous Sampler
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2O Dew Point Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Oxygen Analyzer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	H2S Monitor
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	PRESSURE / FLOW CONTROL
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Primary Pressure Control
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Overpressure Device
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Station Isolation Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Flow Control Valve
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Heat
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Check Valve
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	ODORIZATION
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Odorizer & Controls
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	MISCELLANEOUS
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Communication Service(s)
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Electrical Service
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Building - Gas Chromatograph
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Building - Odorizer
	No
	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	Fence/Vehicle Barrier/Signage
	Yes
	Company
	Customer
	Customer
	Company
	Customer

	Air Permit
	NoExhibit

Exhibit 10(i)7

ALLETE
EXECUTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT
[Effective 2018]
[Eligible Executive Employees]

Name
 

In accordance with the terms of ALLETE’s Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the "Plan"), and as determined by and through the Executive Compensation Committee of ALLETE’s Board of Directors, ALLETE hereby grants to you (the "Participant") Restricted Stock Units (“RSU’s”) as set forth below, payable in the form of ALLETE Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant, including Annex A hereto, and all documents incorporated herein by reference:

Number of Restricted Stock Units:        
Date of Grant:                    
Vesting Period:                    
                
This Grant is made in accordance with the Plan.

Further terms and conditions of the Grant are set forth in Annex A hereto, which is an integral part of this Grant. 

Any term, provision or condition applicable to the Restricted Stock Units set forth in the Plan and not set forth herein is hereby incorporated by reference. To the extent any provision hereof is inconsistent with a Plan provision, the Plan provision will govern.

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS GRANT, INCLUDING ANNEX A HERETO, WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING MANDATORY CLAIMS AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES.  
    
You will be deemed to have accepted this Grant on the Date of Grant, and all its associated terms and conditions, including the mandatory claims and arbitration procedures set forth in Annex A, unless you notify the Company of your non-acceptance of the Grant by contacting the Manager–Compensation and Benefits, in writing within sixty (60) days of the Date of Grant.    

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ALLETE has caused this Grant to be executed by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer as of the date and year first above written.

ALLETE
                            
                            	
		
	By:
	 

	 
	Chairman, President & CEO

    
Attachment:  Annex A

1

ANNEX A
TO
ALLETE
EXECUTIVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT 

The grant of restricted stock units (each, a “RSU”) under the ALLETE Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), evidenced by the Grant to which this is annexed, is subject to the following additional terms and conditions:

1.    Form and Timing of Payment.  Subject to the provisions hereof, each RSU will be paid in the form of one share of ALLETE common stock (each, a “Share”), plus accrued Dividend Equivalents.  Shares will be deposited into your ALLETE Invest Direct plan account.  Except as otherwise provided in sections 3 and 4, below, payment will be made during the period ending sixty days after the end of the vesting period; provided, however, the Participant will not be permitted, directly or indirectly, to designate the taxable year of the distribution.  Payment will be subject to withholding Shares equal in value to the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law.

2.    Dividend Equivalents. You will receive Dividend Equivalents in connection with the RSUs granted.  Dividend Equivalents will be calculated and credited to you at the time the underlying RSUs are paid.  Dividend Equivalents will be in the form of additional RSUs, which will be added to the number of RSUs subject to the grant, and will equal the number of Shares (including fractional Shares) that could have been purchased on applicable dividend payment dates, based on the closing ALLETE common stock price as reported in the consolidated transaction reporting system on that date, with cash dividends that would have been paid on the underlying RSUs, if such RSUs were Shares. Dividend Equivalents will only become payable if and to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and become payable.

3.    Payment Upon Retirement, Death or Disability; Forfeiture Upon Other Termination of Employment, Default on Certain Agreements or Unsatisfactory Job Performance.  

3.1    Subject to Section 3.4 below, if during the vesting period you (i) Retire, (ii) die while employed by a Related Company, or (iii) become Disabled, a portion of the unvested RSUs subject to the Grant will vest and be paid to you (or your beneficiary or estate) during the period ending sixty days after such event; provided, however, you will not be permitted, directly or indirectly, to designate the taxable year of the distribution. Except as otherwise provided in Section 4, payment pursuant to this Section 3.1 will be prorated, after giving effect to accumulated Dividend Equivalents, based on the number of whole calendar months within the vesting period that had elapsed as of the date of Retirement, death or Disability in relation to the number of calendar months in the vesting period. For purposes of this calculation, you will be credited with a whole month if you were employed on the 15th of the month. 

3.2     Except as otherwise provided in Section 4, if during the vesting period or prior to payment of all RSUs you have a Separation from Service for any reason other than those specified in Section 3.1 above, all unvested or unpaid RSUs subject to the Grant (and related Dividend Equivalents) will be forfeited on the date of such Separation from Service.  

1

3.3    If during the vesting period or prior to payment of all RSUs you are demoted, you default on any written agreement with a Related Company related to a restrictive employment covenant (such as confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition, non-solicitation, or the like), or if ALLETE determines, in its sole discretion, that your job performance is unsatisfactory, ALLETE may cancel or amend your grant relating to any unpaid RSUs, resulting in the forfeiture of some portion or all of your  unpaid RSUs (and related Dividend Equivalents).

3.4    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if you become entitled to a payment of the RSUs by reason of your Retirement and if you are a Specified Employee on the date of such Retirement, payment shall not be made until the earlier of: (i) the expiration of the six-month period beginning on the date of your Retirement, or (ii) the date of your death.  The payment to which a Specified Employee would otherwise be entitled during this six-month period shall be paid, together with Dividend Equivalents that have accrued during this six-month delay, during the seventh month following the date of the Participant’s Retirement, or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death.

4.    Change in Control.   Upon a Change in Control, unless the Committee provides otherwise prior to the Change in Control, outstanding unvested RSUs shall be prorated (as described below) and such prorated RSUs shall immediately vest and be payable to you during the period ending sixty days after the Change in Control.  The RSUs will not be subject to proration and immediately vest, however, if and to the extent that the Grant is, in connection with the Change in Control, fully assumed by the successor corporation or parent thereof; in such case, the RSUs shall be prorated and immediately vest upon your termination of employment by the successor corporation for reasons other than cause within 18 months following the Change in Control and be payable to the Participant during the period ending sixty days after the termination of employment.  Any payment on account of or in connection with a Change in Control will be prorated, after giving effect to the accumulation of Dividend Equivalents, based on the number of whole calendar months within the three-year vesting period that had elapsed as of the date of the Change in Control or termination of employment, as applicable, in relation to the number of calendar months in the three-year vesting period. For purposes of this calculation, you will be credited with a whole month if you were employed on the 15th of the month.  In no event will you be permitted, directly or indirectly, to designate the taxable year of the distribution on account of or in connection with a Change in Control.  

5.    Compensation Recovery Policy.  The Grant is subject to the terms of any compensation recovery policy or policies established by ALLETE as may be amended from time to time (“Compensation Recovery Policy”). ALLETE hereby incorporates into the Grant the terms of the Compensation Recovery Policy.  

2

6.      Section 409A Compliance.  This Grant is intended to comply with Section 409A or an exemption thereunder, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, the Plan and the Grant shall be interpreted and administered in compliance therewith.  Notwithstanding any other provision of the Grant, payments provided pursuant to the Grant may only be made upon an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption.  Any payments pursuant to the Grant that may be excluded from Section 409A as a short-term deferral shall be excluded from Section 409A to the maximum extent possible.  To the extent that any provision of the Grant would cause a conflict with the requirements of Section 409A or would cause the administration of the Grant to fail to satisfy Section 409A, such provision shall be deemed null and void to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Nothing herein shall be construed as a guarantee of any particular tax treatment.  ALLETE makes no representation that the Grant complies with Section 409A and in no event shall ALLETE be liable for the payment of any taxes and penalties that you may incur under Section 409A.
7.      Claims Procedure and Arbitration.  The Grant is subject to the following claims procedures:

7.1    Mandatory Claims Procedures.  If you or any person acting on your behalf (the “Claimant”) has any claim or dispute related in any way to the Grant or to the Plan, the Claimant must follow these claims procedures.  All claims must be brought no later than one year following the date on which the claim first arose and any claim not submitted within such time limit will be waived.

7.2    Claim Submission.  Any claim must be made in writing to the Claims Administrator. The Claims Administrator, or its delegate, shall notify the Claimant of the resolution of the Claim within 90 days after receipt of the claim; provided, however, if the Claims Administrator determines that an extension is necessary, the 90-day period shall be extended to up to 180 days upon notice to that effect to the Claimant.

7.3    Notice of Denial.  If a claim is wholly or partially denied, the denial notice shall contain (i) the reason or reasons for denial of the claim, and (ii) references to the pertinent Plan provisions upon which the denial is based.  Unless the claim is submitted for arbitration as provided below and in the Plan, the Claims Administrator’s decision or action shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons having any interest in the Plan.

7.4    Arbitration.  If, after exhausting the procedures set forth above, a Claimant wishes to pursue legal action, any action by the Claimant with respect to a claim, must be resolved by arbitration in the manner described herein.

		
	a)
	Time Limits.  A Claimant seeking arbitration of any determination by the Claims Administrator must, within six (6) months of the date of the Claims Administrator’s final decision, file a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association submitting the Claim to resolution by arbitration.  A Claimant waives any claim not filed timely in accordance with this Section.

		
	b)
	Rules Applicable to Arbitration.  The arbitration process shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Law Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

		
	c)
	Venue.  The arbitration shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

3

		
	d)
	Binding Effect.  The decision of the arbitrator with respect to the claim will be final and binding upon the Company and the Claimant.  BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PLAN, AND ACCEPTING THE GRANT, YOU, ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF AND ANY PERSON WITH A CLAIM RELATING TO YOUR GRANT, AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT OR TO PURSUE ANY OTHER LEGAL RIGHT OR REMEDY THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE AVAILABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESOLUTION OF THE CLAIM.

		
	e)
	Enforceability.  Judgment upon any award entered by an arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the parties.

		
	f)
	Waiver of Class, Collective, and Representative Actions.  Any claim shall be heard without consolidation of such claims with any other person or entity.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, whether in court or in arbitration, by participating in the Plan, you waive any right to commence, be a party to in any way, or be an actual or putative class member of any class, collective, or representative action arising out of or relating to any claim, and you agree that any claim may only be initiated or maintained and decided on an individual basis.  

		
	g)
	Standard of Review.    Any decision of an arbitrator on a claim shall be limited to determining whether the Claims Administrator’s decision or action was arbitrary or capricious or was unlawful.  The arbitrator shall adhere to and apply the deferential standard of review set out in Conkright v. Frommert, 130 S. Ct. 1640 (2010), Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn, 554 U.S. 105 (2008), and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company v. Bruch, 489 U.S. 101 (1989), and shall accord due deference to the determinations, interpretations, and construction of the Plan document by the Claim’s Administrator.

		
	h)
	General Procedures.   

		
	i.
	Arbitration Rules.  The arbitration hearing will be conducted under the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules (as amended or revised from time to time by AAA) (hereinafter the “AAA Rules”), before one AAA arbitrator who is from the Large, Complex Case Panel and who has experience with matters involving executive compensation and equity compensation plans.  The AAA Rules and the terms and procedures set forth here may conflict on certain issues.  To the extent that the procedures set forth here conflict with the AAA Rules, the procedures set forth here shall control and be applied by the arbitrator.  Notwithstanding the amount of the claim, the Procedures for Large, Complex Commercial Disputes shall not apply. 

		
	ii.
	Substantive Law.  The arbitrator shall apply the substantive law (and the laws of remedies, if applicable), of Minnesota or federal law, or both, depending upon the claim.  Except to the extent required by applicable law, the Claimant shall keep any arbitration decision or award strictly confidential and not disclose to anyone other than his or her spouse, attorney, or tax advisor. 

4

		
	iii.
	Authority.  The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction to hear and rule on prehearing disputes and is authorized to hold prehearing conferences by telephone or in person as the arbitrator deems necessary.  The arbitrator will have the authority to hear a motion to dismiss and/or a motion for summary judgment by any party and in doing so shall apply the standards governing such motions under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 

		
	iv.
	Pre-Hearing Procedures.  Each party may take the deposition of not more than one individual and the expert witness, if any, designated by another party.  Each party will have the right to subpoena witnesses in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act, Title 9 of the United States Code.  Additional discovery may be had only if the arbitrator so orders, upon a showing of substantial need.  

		
	v.
	Fees and Costs. Administrative arbitration fees and arbitrator compensation shall be borne equally by the parties, and each party shall be responsible for its own attorney’s fees, if any; provided, however, that the Committee will authorize payment by the Company of all administrative arbitration fees, arbitrator compensation and attorney’s fees if the Committee concludes that a Claimant has substantially prevailed on his or her claims.  Unless prohibited by statute, the arbitrator shall assess attorney’s fees against a party upon a showing that such party’s claim, defense or position is frivolous, or unreasonable, or factually groundless.  If either party pursues a claim by any means other than those set forth in this Article, the responding party shall be entitled to dismissal of such action, and the recovery of all costs and attorney’s fees and losses related to such action, unless prohibited by statute.

		
	(i)
	Interstate Commerce and the Federal Arbitration Act. The Company is involved in transactions involving interstate commerce, and the employee’s employment with the Company involves such commerce.  Therefore, the Federal Arbitration Act, Title 9 of the United States Code, will govern the interpretation, enforcement, and all judicial proceedings regarding the arbitration procedures in this Section.

8.    Ratification of Actions.  By receiving the Grant or other benefit under the Plan, you and each person claiming under or through you shall be conclusively deemed to have indicated your acceptance and ratification of, and consent to, any action taken under the Plan or the Grant by ALLETE, the Board, or the Committee.

9.     No Impact on Other Benefits.  The Grant or payment on account thereof  shall  not be taken into account in determining any benefits under any severance, retirement, welfare, insurance or other benefit plan of ALLETE or any affiliate except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in writing in such other plan or an agreement thereunder.

10.    Notices.  Any notice hereunder to ALLETE shall be addressed to ALLETE, 30 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, Attention:  Manager - Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources, and any notice hereunder to you shall be directed to your address as indicated by ALLETE’s records, subject to the right of either party to designate at any time hereafter in writing some other address. 

5

11.    Governing Law and Severability.  To the extent not preempted by the Federal law, the Grant will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  In the event any provision of the Grant shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Grant, and the Grant shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

12.    Definitions.  Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given them in the Plan.  The following definitions apply to the Grant and this Annex A:

12.1    “Claims Administrator” means ALLETE’s Chief Executive Officer, unless the claimant is (or is acting on behalf of) an ALLETE executive officer (within the meaning of Exchange Act Rule 3b-7), in which case the Claims Administrator is the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.    
12.2    “Change in Control” means the earliest of:
		
	(i)
	the date any one Person, or more than one Person acting as a group (as the term “group” is used in Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v)(B)), acquires ownership of stock of the Company that, together with stock previously held by the acquirer, constitutes more than fifty (50%) percent of the total fair market value or total voting power of Company stock.  If any one Person, or more than one Person acting as a group, is considered to own more than fifty (50%) percent of the total fair market value or total voting power of Company stock, the acquisition of additional stock by the same Person or Persons acting as a group does not cause a Change in Control.  An increase in the percentage of stock owned by any one Person, or Persons acting as a group, as a result of a transaction in which Company acquires its stock in exchange for property, is treated as an acquisition of stock;

		
	(ii)
	the date any one Person, or more than one Person acting as a group (as the term “group” is used in Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v)(B)), acquires (or has acquired during the twelve (12) month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by that Person or Persons) ownership of Company stock possessing at least thirty (30%) percent of the total voting power of Company stock;

		
	(iii)
	the date a majority of the members of the Company’s board of directors is replaced during any twelve (12) month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the board of directors prior to the date of appointment or election; or

		
	(iv)
	the date any one Person, or more than one Person acting as a group (as the term “group” is used in Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-3(i)(5)(v)(B)), acquires (or has acquired during the twelve (12) month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by that Person or Persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to at least forty (40%) percent of the total gross fair market value of all the Company’s assets immediately prior to the acquisition or acquisitions.  For this purpose, “gross fair market value” means the value of the corporation’s assets, or the value of the assets being disposed of, without regard to any liabilities associated with these assets.

6

In determining whether a Change in Control occurs, the attribution rules of Code section 318 apply to determine stock ownership.  The stock underlying a vested option is treated as owned by the individual who holds the vested option, and the stock underlying an unvested option is not treated as owned by the individual who holds the unvested option.  The term “Person” used in this definition means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general, limited or limited liability partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, firm, association, organization or other entity or any governmental or quasi-governmental authority, organization, agency or body.
12.3    “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as it may be amended from time to time
12.4    “Disability” or “Disabled” means a physical or mental condition in which the Participant is:
		
	(i)
	unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months; 

		
	(ii)
	by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under the Employer’s accident and health plan; 

		
	(iii)
	determined to be totally disabled by the Social Security Administration; or

		
	(iv)
	disabled pursuant to an Employer-sponsored disability insurance arrangement provided that the definition of disability applied under such disability insurance program complies with the foregoing definition of Disability.

12.5    “Related Company” means the ALLETE, Inc. and all persons with whom the ALLETE, Inc. would be considered a single employer under Code section 414(b) (employees of controlled group of corporations), and all persons with whom such person would be considered a single employer under Code section 414(c) (employees of partnerships, proprietorships, etc., under common control); provided that in applying Code sections 1563(a)(1), (2), and (3) for purposes of determining a controlled group of corporations under Code section 414(b), the language “at least 50 percent” is used instead of “at least 80 percent” each place it appears in Code sections 1563(a)(1), (2), and (3), and in applying Treasury Regulations section 1.414(c)-2 for purposes of determining trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) that are under common control for purposes of Code section 414(c), “at least 50 percent” is used instead of “at least 80 percent” each place it appears in Treasury Regulations section 1.414(c)-2.

12.6    “Retirement” or “Retires” means Separation from Service, for reasons other than death or Disability, on or after attaining normal retirement age or early retirement age as defined in the most applicable qualified retirement plan sponsored by the Related Company that employed  the Participant immediately preceding the Separation from Service, without regard to whether the Participant is a participant in such plan, or if the employer Related Company does not sponsor such retirement plan, on or after attaining Normal Retirement Age or Early Retirement Age as defined in the ALLETE and Affiliated Companies Retirement Plan A, without regard to whether the Participant is a participant under the ALLETE and Affiliated Companies Retirement Plan A. 

7

12.7     “Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-1 et seq., as they both may be amended from time to time, or other guidance issued by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service thereunder.

12.8    “Separation from Service” means that the Participant terminates employment within the meaning of Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-1(h) and other applicable guidance with all Related Companies.  Whether a termination of employment has occurred is determined under the facts and circumstances, and a termination of employment shall occur if all Related Companies and the Participant reasonably anticipate that no further services shall be performed after a certain date or that the level of bona fide services the Participant shall perform after such date (as an employee or an independent contractor) shall permanently decrease to no more than 20 percent of the average level of bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or an independent contractor) over the immediately preceding 36-month period (or the full period of services to the Related Companies if the Participant has been providing services to the Related Companies less than 36 months).  A Participant shall not be considered to separate from service during a bona fide leave of absence for less than six (6) months or longer if the Participant retains a right to reemployment with any Related Company by contract or statute.  With respect to disability leave, a Participant shall not be considered to separate from service for 29 months unless the Participant otherwise terminates employment or is terminated by all Related Companies.

12.9    “Specified Employee” means an Participant who is subject to the six-month delay rule described in Code section 409A(2)(B)(i), determined in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Board from time to time as permitted by Section 409A of the Code and Treasury Regulations section 1.409A-1 et seq., as they both may be amended from time to time, and other guidance issued by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service thereunder.

8

Source: [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00279-of-00352.parquet"}, [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00279-of-00352.parquet"}]]