1. (a) Within 21 days of receiving from each party the submission described in section 31006, Commission staff shall send via physical address and electronic mail address to the parties:

   1. (1) The documentation provided pursuant to section 31006 and
   2. (2) A notice informing the parties of the requirement that they must meet within 30 days of the date of the Commission's mailing of the documentation with the goal of settling the dispute.

2. (b) The parties shall notify the Commission in writing within 7 days of completion of this meeting, indicating whether the parties were able to settle all or any part of the dispute, including whether any party is withdrawing its request for mediation. If the parties were unable to settle all or any part of the dispute, each party shall provide the Commission:

   1. (1) A written statement identifying the issues and facts still in dispute and
   2. (2) If available, the names of and contact information for mediators mutually agreed to by all parties.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8016, Health and Safety Code; and Section 5097.94, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 8016, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 10).