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Clarifications and Interpretations: :. 9.4. ENGINEER wilI issue with reasonable promptness such written clarifications or interpretations of the require- merits of the Contract Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as ENGINEER may determine n¢cessa~', which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from thc overall intent of the Contract Documents. If CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification or interpretation justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of thc Contract Time and the parties arc unable to agree to the amount orextent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Article I I or Article 12. Authorized Variations in IVork: 9.5. ENGINEER may authorize minor variations in the Work from the requ~ements Glebe Contract Documents whlch do not involve an adjustment in tho Contract Price or the Contract Time and are consistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order and will be binding on OWNER, and also on CONTRACTOR who shall perform the Work involved promptly. If CONTPJLCTOR believes that a Field Order justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12. Rejecting Defective Work: 9.6. ENGINEER will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which ENGINEER believes to be defective, and will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work as provided in paragraph 13.9, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed. $~op Drawings, Change Order~ and Payments: 9.7 In connection with ENGINEER's responsibility for lJhop Drawings and samples, see paragraphs 6.23 through 6.28 inclusive. 9.8. In connection with ENGINEER's responsibilities as to Change Orders, see Articles I0, 11 and 12. 9.9. In connection with ENGINEER's responslbi[itles in respect of Applications for Payment, etc., see Art[de 14. Determlnatlons for llnlt Prices: 9.10. ENGINEER will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by CON- TRACTOR. ENGINEER will review with CONTRACTOR ENGINEER's preliminary determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommen- dation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). ENGI- NEER's written decisions thereon will be final and binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR, unless, within ten days alter the date of any such decision, either OWNER or CON- TRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and 48 to ENGINEER written notice of intention to appeal from such a decision. ~. Decisions on Disputes: · 9.1 i. ENGINEER will be the initial interpreter of the requircments of the Contract Documents and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the performance and furnishbg of the Work and claims under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to ENGINEER in writing with a request for a formal decision in accordance with this paragraph, which ENGINEER will render in writing within a reasonable time. Written notice of each such claim, dispute and other matter will be delivered by the claimant to ENGINEER and the other party to the Agreement promptly (but in no event later than thirty days) after the occurrence of the evefit giving rise thereto, and written supporting data will be submitted to ENGINEER and the other party within sixty days after such occurrence unless ENGINEER allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the claim. 9.12. When functioning as interpreter and judge under paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11, ENGINEER wilI not show par- tiality to OWNER or CONTRACTOR and will not be liable in connection with any interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by ENGINEER pursuant to paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11 with respect to any such claim, dispute or other matter (except any which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final pay- ment as provided in paragraph 14.16) will be a condition precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR of such fights or remedies as either may otherwise have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any such claim, dispute or other matter. Limitations on ENGINEER's Responsibilities: 9.13. Nekher ENGINEER's authority to act under thls Article 9 or elsewhere in the Contract Documents nor any declsion made by ENGINEER in good faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or responsibility of ENGINEER to CONTRACTOR, any Sub- contractor, any Supplier, or any other person or organization performing any of the Work, or to any surety for any of them. 9.14. Whenever in the Contract Documents the terms"as ordered", "as directed", "as required", "as allowed", "as approved" or terms of like effect or import arc used, or the adjectives "reasonable", "suitable", "acceptable", "proper" or "satisfactory" or adjectives of like effect or import are used to describe a requirement, direction, review or judgment of ENGINEER as to the Work, it is intended that such requirement, direction, review or judgment will be solely to evaluate the Work for compliance with the Contract Docu- ments (unless there is a specific statement indicating other- wise). The use of any such term or adjective shall not be