Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 785 - Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Chapter 4 - Rules of Practice and Hearings
Subchapter 5 - Pre-Hearing Actions and Proceedings
Section 785:4-5-1.1 - Mediation

After receipt of a protest that meets the requirements of section 785:4-5-4(b), the Board staff may schedule a mediation meeting with the parties to attempt a compromise and settlement of the protest. A statement concerning the outcome of the mediation meeting if one is held will be prepared and placed into the record by the person conducting the mediation. If the protest is not settled, the person conducting the mediation for the Board should not be designated as hearing examiner for further proceedings on the matter unless the parties agree.

Added at 25 Ok Reg 1436, eff 5-27-08