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w i If Respondent fails to follow the procedures contained in this section, it shall have waived its right to further consideration of the disputed issue. 15.2. If Respondent disagrees with any written decision by DTSC pursuant to this Consent Agreement, Respondent's Project Coordinator shall orally notify DTSC's Project Coordinator of the dispute. The Project Coordinators shall attempt to resolve the dispute informally. 15.3. If the Project Coordinators cannot resolve the dispute informally, Respondent may pursue the matter formally by placing its objection in writing. Respondent's written objection must be forwarded to the Unit Chief, Tiered Permitting Corrective Action Unit, Brownfields and Environmental Restoration Program, Department of Toxic Substances Control, with a copy to DTSC's Project Coordinator. The written objection must be mailed to the Performance Manager within 14 days of Respondent's receipt of DTSC's written decision. Respondent's written objection must set forth the specific points of the dispute and the basis for Respondent's position. 15.4. DTSC and Respondent shall have 14 days from DTSC's receipt of Respondent's written objection to resolve the dispute through formal discussions. This period may be extended by DTSC for good cause. During such period, Respondent may meet or confer with DTSC to discuss the dispute. 15.5. After the formal discussion period, DTSC will provide Respondent with its written decision on the dispute. DTSC's written decision will reflect any agreements reached during the formal discussion period and be signed by the Unit Chief or his/her designee. 15.6. During the pendency of all dispute resolution procedures set forth above, the time periods for completion of work required under this Consent Agreement that are affected by such dispute shall be extended for a period of time not to exceed the actual time taken to resolve the dispute. The existence of a dispute shall not excuse, toll, or suspend any other compliance obligation or deadline required pursuant to this Consent Agreement. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS 16.1. DTSC reserves all of its statutory and regulatory powers, authorities, rights, and remedies, which may pertain to Respondent's failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Consent Agreement. Respondent reserves all of its statutory and regulatory rights, defenses and remedies, as they may arise under this Consent Agreement. This Consent Agreement shall not be construed as a covenant not to sue, release, waiver, or limitation on any powers, authorities, rights, or remedies, civil or criminal, that DTSC or Respondent may have under any laws, regulations or common law. 9