OAR 736-051-0030: Informal Dispute Resolution (Negotiation)

(1) If the applicant or an entity with approval authority over an application for a permit objects to the approval or objection of a permit or any of its terms or conditions, they shall notify the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in writing. (2) The SHPO shall initiate an informal process by which the disputing parties shall attempt to reach agreement. By mutual agreement, the disputing parties may include the SHPO or other third parties in this process, without compensation. Completion of the informal dispute resolution negotiation shall last no more than 60 days. (3) At any time, a disputing party can terminate the informal dispute resolution negotiation and submit the dispute to mediation or withdraw the dispute by notifying all parties in writing.