New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 60 - PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Part 5 - PIPELINE SAFETY EXCAVATION DAMAGE PREVENTION
Section 18.60.5.19 - ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Universal Citation: 18 NM Admin Code 18.60.5.19

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. The commission encourages owners and operators of underground facilities, project owners, project engineers, and excavators to privately negotiate and settle disputes arising from excavation damage to underground facilities and construction or design expenses related to improper underground facility location.

B. In the event the parties are unable to resolve such disputes privately, any owner or operator of underground facilities, project owner, project engineer, or excavator may request mediation or arbitration from the commission.

C. Staff may participate in mediation or arbitration proceedings.

D. In mediation and arbitration proceedings, persons shall be represented in accordance with the requirements of 18.60.4.11 NMAC.

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