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Whenever disputes, disagreements, or misunderstanding arise regarding issues under this Agreement, the Cooperator and FAS shall attempt to resolve the issues by discussion and mutual agreement as soon as practicable. If the parties are unable to mutually resolve the dispute, the Cooperator may submit, in writing, a disputed claim or issue to the FAS Deputy Administrator for the Division administering the Agreement, or their designee, for a decision. No hearing will be provided, unless another hearing, appeal, or other administrative proceeding is available to the Cooperator under any statute or regulations applicable to the action involved. The Cooperator’s submission must specify the nature and basis of the claim and the relief requested and include all data to support such claim. A copy of the submission shall be concurrently furnished to the Grants Management Officer. The Grants Management Officer shall furnish the Cooperator a written copy of the Deputy Administrator’s decision. Decisions of the Deputy Administrator shall be final unless, within 30 days of receipt of the decision, the Cooperator appeals the decision to the FAS Administrator. Any appeal made shall be in writing and addressed to the FAS Administrator. No hearing will be provided. [CR Instructions] Applies to all CRs. [Provision Title] 
Disputes
Cost Reimbursable Agreements - Administrative General Terms and Conditions | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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