Optional Policy Review. The Parties may, at their option prior to elevating an issue to the FERC, convene an in-person or telephone conference of policy-level administrators should committee-level dispute resolution fail. Any Party through its designated contact in Section 2.7 may invoke optional policy review by contacting the other Parties' designated contacts and arranging a suitable conference. Decisions by unanimous consent shall bind all Parties. In the event that the policy representatives cannot resolve the dispute within 15 days, the matter may be taken to the next level.
Optional Policy Review. The Parties may, at their option prior to elevating an issue to the FERC, convene an in-person or telephone conference of policy-level administrators should committee-level dispute resolution fail. Any Party through its designated contact in Section 2.7 may invoke optional policy review by contacting the other Parties’ designated contacts and arranging a suitable conference. Decisions by unanimous consent shall bind all Parties. In the event that the policy representatives cannot resolve the dispute within 15 days, the matter may be taken to the next level. Following failure of resolution of issues solely concerning non-compliance with the terms of this Agreement by the WMRC, and the optional policy review, any Party may request the FERC to refer the dispute to (1) the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the FERC; or (2) the Division of Project Compliance and Administration within the Office of Hydropower Licensing, or its successor, in the order listed above (unless otherwise agreed by the Parties or directed by FERC), for review and resolution pursuant to the FERC’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any Party may seek relief arising solely from non- compliance with this Agreement by any Party.
