Resolving Disagreement with Respondents. The P.I.N.E.S. and the Respondents shall: (1) cooperate with each other to effectuate the purposes of the TAP Project and TAP Agreement; (2) attempt to make decisions by consensus; and (3) attempt to resolve any disputes through good faith negotiations. In the absence of consensus with respect to the TAP Project, TAP Agreement, or any contract with a technical advisor or contractor, either the Respondents or the P.I.N.E.S. may submit the dispute to U.S. EPA for a resolution of the disagreement. If Respondents disagree with U.S. EPA’s resolution of the disagreement, then Respondents may pursue relief pursuant to the Dispute Resolution (Section XIV.) provision set forth in AOC II.
