- (1) The RDRP is a voluntary opportunity for parties to negotiate a mutual agreement. It may be used before, in parallel with, or after judicial or administrative proceedings.
- (2) When appropriate, parties may obtain a stay of judicial or administrative proceedings to provide time for RDRP negotiations.
- (3) Use of the RDRP shall not alter the right of a jurisdiction, organization, group, or individual to a judicial or administrative determination of any issue if that entity or person is entitled to such a determination under statutory or common law.
- (4) Participation in the RDRP as a named party or in any other capacity does not convey or limit intervenor status or standing in any judicial or administrative proceedings.
- (5) In addition to the Regional Dispute Resolution Process authorized by Section 186.509, F.S., parties may consider the applicability of other resolution processes within Florida statutes, including the following: Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Sections 163.3177(5)(h)1. and 2., F.S.; Port Master Plans, Section 163.3178, F.S.; Community Residential Homes, Section 419.001(5), F.S.; Cross Acceptance Negotiation Process, Section 186.505(22), F.S.; Location of Spoil Sites, Section 380.32(14), F.S.; Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120, F.S.; Florida Governmental Cooperation Act, Chapter 164, F.S.; and Mediation Alternatives to Judicial Action, Chapter 44, F.S.
Rulemaking Authority 186.509 FS. Law Implemented 186.509 FS. History–New 4-12-94.