AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

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and for which the Board finds that the use of a mediation or dispute resolution proceeding is in the public interest

FLOOR AMENDMENTS (RUST) AGREED TO BY HOUSE OF DELEGATES

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Mediation or a dispute resolution proceeding may be employed in the issuance of a permit only with the consent and participation of the permit applicant and shall be terminated at the request of the permit applicant.

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notice to and participation by third parties

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an opportunity for interested persons identified by the Board to participate in the proceeding

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create or alter any right, action or cause of action, or