(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.
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