SECTION 356.42. Petition: Mediation of Issues

(a) In accordance with Texas Water Code §36.1083(j), a district may seek assistance of the agency in mediating the issues raised in the petition.

(b) If the agency's assistance is sought by the district, the executive administrator or his designee shall hold at least one meeting with the district and the affected person and shall establish procedures to mediate the issues raised in the petition.

(c) Depending on the details and technical complexity of issues in the petition, the executive administrator may direct agency staff to mediate the issues raised in the petition or contract with an independent mediator.

(d) The executive administrator will notify the Office if the petition issues are resolved or not resolved as a result of mediation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §356.42 adopted to be effective June 23, 2016, 41 TexReg 4491