During any period when the LGU is operating the Facilities, the LGU shall operate and maintain the Facilities in accordance with Prudent Utility Practice. The Company shall have the right to monitor the LGU's operation of the Facilities to the extent reasonably required to ascertain whether the LGU is operating and maintaining the Facilities in accordance with that standard. The LGU shall have no more liability to the Company than would a third party operation and maintenance contractor with respect to the operation and maintenance of the Facilities by the LGU during the exercise of such step-in rights.