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C. Dispute Resolution 33. The dispute resolution procedures of this Section shall be the exclusive mechanism to resolve disputes arising under or with respect to this CA/FO. 34. If Respondent disagrees, in whole or in part, with any decision by EPA under this CA/FO, Respondent's Project Coordinator or equivalent shall orally notify EPA's LCC Coordinator of the dispute ("Project Coordinators"). The Project Coordinators shall use their best efforts to informally and in good faith resolve all disputes or difference of opinion relating to this CA/FO. The period for informal negotiations shall not exceed ten (10) business days from the time the dispute arises, unless i1 is modified by written agreement of the parties. 35. In the event that the Project Coordinators cannot resolve a dispute by informal negotiations under the preceding pazagraph, Respondent may pursue the matter by submitting its objection to EPA in writing. Respondent must send its written objections to EPA within seven (7) business days of Respondent's receipt of the EPA's decision referred to in the previous paragraph. Respondent's written objections must set forth the specific points of the dispute, the basis for Respondent's position and any matters which it considers necessary for EPA's determination. If Respondent does not invoke formal dispute resolution within seven (7) business days, EPA's decision shall be binding on Respondent. 36. EPA and Respondent shall have ten (10) business days from receipt of Respondent's written objections to attempt to resolve the dispute through formal discussions. During such time, if Respondent so requests, the Associate Director, Water Division, will meet with Respondent in person to discuss the dispute either by telephone or at EPA's offices in San Francisco unless another location is mutually agreed upon. 37. Within twenty 12U) business days of EPA's receipt of Respondent's written objections, EPA, through its Associate Director, Water Division, will provide to Respondent in writing EPA's decision on the pending dispute. 38. If the Respondent disagrees with the written decision, the Respondent may, within ten (10) business days of receipt of the written decision, appeal to the Director, Water Division. Respondent's appeal must set forth the specific points of the dispute, the basis for Respondent's position and any matters which it considers necessary for EPA's determination. Within thirty (30) business days of receipt of the appeal, the Director, Water Division will issue a written decision which shall be the final decision and which EPA and Respondent agree to be bound by and to follow. 39. The Parties may, by mutual written agreement, extend any of the time periods provided for in the dispute resolution process. 6