Common use of Notice of Unresolved Dispute Clause in Contracts

Notice of Unresolved Dispute. Should a dispute arise which the Parties cannot resolve satisfactorily, either Party may deliver to the other Party a written notice of the dispute with supporting documentation as to the circumstances leading to the dispute (the "Notice of Dispute"). The Parties, within ten (10) Business Days from delivery of such notice, shall then each appoint a management representative ("Management Representative") who has no prior direct involvement with the subject matter of the Notice of Dispute and who is duly authorized to investigate, negotiate and settle the dispute. The Management Representative for each Party shall meet and confer as often as they deem reasonably necessary for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days following the delivery of the Notice of Dispute in good faith negotiations to resolve the dispute amicably. The parties in their sole discretion may also agree to utilize the service of a mediator pursuant to a joint engagement. Unless otherwise provided herein, all such notices shall be served in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. STWDJOA - Exhibit "H"

Notice of Unresolved Dispute. Should a dispute arise which the Parties cannot resolve satisfactorily, either Party may deliver to the other Party a written notice of the dispute with supporting documentation as to the circumstances leading to the dispute (the "Notice of Dispute"). The Parties, within ten (10) Business Days from delivery of such notice, shall then each appoint a management representative ("Management Representative") who has no prior direct involvement with the subject matter of the Notice of Dispute and who is duly authorized to investigate, negotiate and settle the dispute. The Management Representative for each Party shall meet and confer as often as they deem reasonably necessary for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days following the delivery of the Notice of Dispute in good faith negotiations to resolve the dispute amicably. The parties in their sole discretion may also agree to utilize the service of a mediator pursuant to a joint engagement. Unless otherwise provided herein, all such notices shall be served in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. STWDJOA Chevron/Ridgewood EPA 2006 Exhibit F - Exhibit "H"ST/WD EPA EXHIBIT F.doc