Resolve Disputes. While retaining ultimate responsibility for making determinations and exercising their individual responsibilities in accordance with existing statutory responsibilities, the Participating Agencies will consult with each other to resolve disputes using existing dispute resolution methods and in accordance with existing statutory authorities. With respect to disputes regarding the procedures set forth in this Agreement, the Participating Agencies will consult with the CEQ. If a Participating Agency identifies such a dispute, it shall notify all other Participating Agencies and attempt to resolve the issue. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of the notification of the dispute:
Resolve Disputes. Except as indicated below, in the event of disputes, controversies or claims arising under this Agreement (including disputes as to the existence of any breach of this Agreement which would give rise to a right to terminate this Agreement or right or obligations of a party hereunder or under an Operative Agreement) (each, a "Dispute"), the parties shall (unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Operative Agreements) resolve Disputes in accordance with this Section. Notwithstanding this Section or any other provision of this Agreement nor the Operative Agreements, the parties agree that the fact that either party may take action without resorting to dispute resolution when it believes it is in its best interests to safeguard its business operations or assets and shall not, in and of itself, constitute a breach of this Agreement. 13.2
Resolve Disputes j. Identity Theft
Resolve Disputes
