Requesting Mediation. A. Processing Requests A participant who wishes to pursue mediation must file a request for mediation with the official designated in the decision notice. This request must be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the date on which the decision notice was received. This policy is applicable to both the title XII and non-title-XII conservation programs. Requesting mediation pauses the 30-calendar-day time clock after which the decision becomes final. If mediation is unsuccessful, the 30-calendar-day time clock will restart with the remaining balance of the 30 calendar days. The following guidance is provided. Figure 510-E2 Program Type Guidance Certified State NRCS will provide the participant with the name, address, telephone, and FAX of the designated NRCS contact and the State Mediation Program manager in the decision notice. If the participant files a timely request for mediation through the NRCS contact, NRCS will forward the participant information along with the adverse decision to the State Mediation Program manager. Uncertified State NRCS will provide the participant with the name, address, telephone, and FAX of the designated NRCS contact in the decision notice. If the participant files a timely request for mediation through the NCRS contact, NRCS will provide a list of mediators which has been prepared in accordance with section 510.41(C). NRCS officials must assist in making arrangements for the mediation session. Note: Participants in mediation may be required to pay fees established by the mediation program (see 7 CFR Section 614.11(a)).
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: directives.sc.egov.usda.gov, directives.sc.egov.usda.gov, directives.sc.egov.usda.gov
