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These excerpts taken from the MRO 10-K filed Feb 27, 2009.

ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 

5.1 General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.2 Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

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5.3 Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

5.4 Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.5 Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 

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(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 

5.1 General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.2 Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;


(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

5.3 Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

5.4 Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.


5.5 Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.


ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 

5.1 General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.2 Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

 

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(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

5.3 Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

5.4 Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.5 Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the

 

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Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 

5.1 General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.2 Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

 

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(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

5.3 Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

5.4 Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.

 

5.5 Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the

 

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Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE IX. Plan Administration

 

9.1. General Duty

The Plan shall be administered by the Plan Administrator who shall be appointed by the Board and shall serve in such capacity until resignation or removal by the Board. It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Plan.

 

9.2. Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

 

  (a) to determine all questions arising under the Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Plan, to interpret the Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

 

  (b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Plan and as are consistent with the Plan;

 

  (c) to direct payments or distributions from the Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Plan;

 

  (d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Plan; and

 

  (e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

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9.3. Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 9.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

9.4. Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Plan.

 

9.5. Claims and Review Procedures

 

  (a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 

  (b)

Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is

 

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received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

 

  (c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE IX. Plan Administration

 

9.1. General Duty

The Plan shall be administered by the Plan Administrator who shall be appointed by the Board and shall serve in such capacity until resignation or removal by the Board. It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Plan.

 

9.2. Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

 

  (a) to determine all questions arising under the Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Plan, to interpret the Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

 

  (b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Plan and as are consistent with the Plan;

 

  (c) to direct payments or distributions from the Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Plan;

 

  (d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Plan; and

 

  (e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

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9.3. Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 9.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

9.4. Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Plan.

 

9.5. Claims and Review Procedures

 

  (a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 

  (b)

Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is

 

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received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

 

  (c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE IX. Plan Administration

 

9.1. General Duty

The Plan shall be administered by the Plan Administrator who shall be appointed by the Company and shall serve in such capacity until resignation or removal by the Company. It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Plan.

 

9.2. Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

 

  (a) to determine all questions arising under the Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Plan, to interpret the Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

 

  (b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Plan and as are consistent with the Plan;

 

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  (c) to direct payments or distributions from the Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Plan;

 

  (d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Plan; and

 

  (e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

9.3. Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 9.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

9.4. Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Plan.

 

9.5. Claims and Review Procedures

 

  (a)

Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to

 

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perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 

  (b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

 

  (c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE IX. Plan Administration

 

9.1. General Duty

The Plan shall be administered by the Plan Administrator who shall be appointed by the Company and shall serve in such capacity until resignation or removal by the Company. It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Plan.

 

9.2. Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties with an interest in this Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

 

  (a) to determine all questions arising under the Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Plan, to interpret the Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

 

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  (b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Plan and as are consistent with the Plan;

 

  (c) to direct payments or distributions from the Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Plan;

 

  (d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Plan; and

 

  (e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 

9.3. Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 9.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

 

9.4. Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons entitled to benefits under the Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Plan.

 

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9.5. Claims and Review Procedures

 

  (a) Claims Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied, the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 

  (b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

 

  (c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 





5.1General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative
authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are
carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 





5.2Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The
Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties
with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of
Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion
may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

 


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(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of
the Excess Benefit Plan;

(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit
Plan; and

(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate
to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The
Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan
which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 





5.3Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify
and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the
Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section
1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.4Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator
shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of
employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons
entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.5Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims
Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied,
the

 


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Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by
such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial, (ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant
to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90
days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant
within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within
60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim
and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be
understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is
received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and
circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved,
any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

 





5.1General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative
authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan are
carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 





5.2Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The
Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties
with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of
Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;








(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure
that may be required by law, as in its opinion may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(e) to employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as
the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan
Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which
could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the Company shall make that decision.

 





5.3Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify
and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the
Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section
1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.4Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator
shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of
employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons
entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.












5.5Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims
Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied,
the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial,
(ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information
is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days,
if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such
period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

(b)
Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the
Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan
Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as
well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an
extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on
review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits
under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment
of benefits by Code Section 409A.








ARTICLE V. Plan Administration

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.1General Duty

The Company has delegated its administrative
authority hereunder to the Plan Administrator of the Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Retirement Plan or its successor (the “Plan Administrator.”) It shall be the principal duty of the Plan Administrator to determine that the provisions of
the Excess Benefit Plan are carried out in accordance with its terms, for the exclusive benefit of persons entitled to participate in the Excess Benefit Plan.

 





5.2Plan Administrator’s General Powers, Rights and Duties

The
Plan Administrator shall have full power to administer the Excess Benefit Plan in all of its details, subject to the applicable requirements of law. For this purpose, the Plan Administrator is, as respects the rights and obligations of all parties
with an interest in this Excess Benefit Plan, given the powers, rights and duties specifically stated elsewhere in the Excess Benefit Plan, or any other document, and in addition is given, but not limited to, the following powers, rights and duties:

(a) to determine all questions arising under the Excess Benefit Plan, including the power to determine the rights or eligibility of
Employees or Participants and any other persons, and the amounts of their contributions or benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan, to interpret the Excess Benefit Plan, and to remedy ambiguities, inconsistencies or omissions;

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(b) to adopt such rules of procedure and regulations, including the establishment of any claims procedure that may be required by law, as in its opinion
may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Excess Benefit Plan and as are consistent with the Excess Benefit Plan;

SIZE="2">(c) to direct payments or distributions from the Excess Benefit Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Excess Benefit Plan;

SIZE="2">(d) to develop such information as may be required by it for tax or other purposes as respects the Excess Benefit Plan; and

(e) to
employ agents, attorneys, accountants or other persons (who also may be employed by the Company), and allocate or delegate to them such powers as the Plan Administrator may consider necessary or advisable to properly carry out the administration of
the Excess Benefit Plan.

The Plan Administrator’s decision in any matter involving the interpretation and application of this Excess Benefit Plan
shall be final and binding. In the event the Plan Administrator would have to decide any issue under the Excess Benefit Plan which could affect the form or timing of the payment of deferred compensation under the Excess Benefit Plan, then the
Company shall make that decision.

 


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5.3Indemnification of Administrator

The Company agrees to indemnify
and to defend to the fullest extent permitted by law any Employee serving as the Plan Administrator against all liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and amounts paid in settlement of any claims approved by the
Company) occasioned by any act of omission to act in connection with the Excess Benefit Plan, if such act of omission is or was in good faith. This Section 5.3 shall comply with Code section 409A and Treasury Regulation section
1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) with regard to the requirements for reimbursements, to the extent applicable, for the period that such Employee’s indemnification right hereunder shall exist.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.4Information Required by Plan Administrator

The Plan Administrator
shall obtain such data and information as deemed necessary or desirable in order to administer the Excess Benefit Plan. The records of the Company as to an Employee’s or Participant’s period or periods of employment, termination of
employment and the reason therefor, leave of absence, re-employment and earnings will be conclusive on all persons unless determined by independent agents or delegates of the Plan Administrator to be incorrect. Participants and other persons
entitled to benefits under the Excess Benefit Plan also shall furnish the Plan Administrator with such evidence, data or information, as the Plan Administrator considers necessary or desirable to administer the Excess Benefit Plan.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





5.5Claims and Review Procedures

(a) Claims
Procedure. If a Participant believes any rights or benefits are being improperly denied under the Excess Benefit Plan, such Participant may file a claim in writing with the Plan Administrator. If any such claim is wholly or partially denied,
the Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain (i) specific reasons for the denial,
(ii) specific reference to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provisions, (iii) a description of any additional material or information necessary for the Participant to perfect such claim and an explanation of why such material or information
is necessary, and (iv) information as to the steps to be taken if the Participant wishes to submit a request for review. Such notification shall be given within 90 days after the claim is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 180 days,
if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the claim, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such Participant within the initial 90 day period.) If such notification is not given within such
period the claim shall be considered denied as of the last day of such period and such Participant may request a review of his claim.

 


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(b) Review Procedure. Within 60 days after the date on which a Participant receives a written
notice of a denied claim (or, if applicable, within 60 days after the date on which such denial is considered to have occurred) such Participant (or the Participant’s duly authorized representative) may (i) file a written request with the
Plan Administrator for a review of his denied claim and of pertinent documents, and (ii) submit written issues and comments to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall notify such Participant of its decision in writing. Such
notification shall be written in a manner calculated to be understood by such Participant and shall contain specific reasons for the decision as well as specific references to pertinent Excess Benefit Plan provision. The decision on review shall be
made within 60 days after the request for review is received by the Plan Administrator (or within 120 days, if special circumstances require an extension of time for processing the request, such as an election by the Plan Administrator to hold a
hearing, and if written notice of such extension and circumstances is given to such person within the initial 60 day period). If the decision on review is not made within such period, the claim shall be considered denied.

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%">(c) Section 409A Requirements. Any claim for benefits under this Section must be made by the Participant no later than the time prescribed by Code
section 409A. If a claimant’s claim or appeal is approved, any resulting payment of benefits will be made no later than the time prescribed for payment of benefits by Code Section 409A.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px">ARTICLE VI. Modification and Discontinuance

 





6.1Amendment and Termination

The Company reserves the right to
modify, suspend, or terminate the Excess Benefit Plan at any time, in whole or in part, in such manner as it shall determine, provided that such action conforms to the requirements of Code section 409A. Included in the Company’s right to amend,
suspend or terminate is the Company’s right at any time to no longer permit any additional Participants under the Excess Benefit Plan, to cease benefit accruals, and to distribute all benefits upon Excess Benefit Plan termination, all subject
to the requirements of Code section 409A. The Plan Administrator may promulgate rules and procedures from time to time to carry out the provisions of this Article VI. However, in no event shall the Company have the right to eliminate or reduce any
benefit, which has been vested or become forfeitable under the Excess Benefit Plan. No future amendment to the Excess Benefit Plan shall apply to Grandfathered Accruals to the extent such provision or amendment would constitute a “material
modification” within the meaning of Code section 409A with respect to the Grandfathered Accruals unless such amendment expressly indicates otherwise.

 


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6.2Delegation of Authority

In addition to the other methods of
amending SSA’s employee benefit plans, practices, and policies (hereinafter referred to as”SSA Employee Benefit Plans”) which have been authorized, or may in the future be authorized, by the Marathon Oil Company Board of Directors,
the Vice President of Human Resources of Marathon Petroleum Company LLC may approve the following types of amendments to SSA Employee Benefit Plans:

SIZE="2">(a) With the opinion of counsel, technical amendments required by applicable laws and regulations;

(b) With the opinion of
counsel, amendments that are clarifications of plan provisions;

(c) Amendments in connection with a signed definitive agreement governing a
merger, acquisition or divestiture such that, for SSA Employee Benefit Plans, needed changes are specifically described in the definitive agreement, or if not specifically described in the definitive agreement, the needed changes are in keeping with
the intent of the definitive agreement;

(d) Amendments in connection with changes that have a minimal cost impact (as defined below) to the
Company; and

(e) With the opinion of counsel, amendments in connection with changes resulting from state or federal legislative actions
that have a minimal cost impact (as defined below) to the Company.

For purposes of the above, “minimal cost impact” is defined as an annual cost
impact to the Company per SSA Employee Benefit Plan case that does not exceed the greater of (i) an amount that is less than one-half of one percent of its documented total cost (including administrative costs) for the previous calendar year,
or (ii) $500,000.

 





6.3Transfer of Liabilities

In the event of a corporate transaction
involving a Participant’s Employer, the liabilities with respect to the Participant’s Excess Benefit may be transferred to the entity or organization that becomes the Participant’s employer following the corporate transaction to the
extent that such transfer (i) is permitted by applicable law, (ii) with respect to the 409A Accruals is consistent with Code section 409A, and (iii) with respect to Grandfathered Accruals, does not represent a material enhancement of
the Participant’s benefits or rights available under the Excess Benefit Plan on October 3, 2004. For these purposes, a corporate transaction shall include, but not be limited to, a merger, consolidation, separation, reorganization,
liquidation, split-up, or spin-off.

 


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