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Regulation .08 Confidentiality.

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A.
Mediation shall be confidential pursuant to the terms of the Federal Dispute Resolution Act, 5 U.S.C. §574.
B.
In addition to the exceptions in 5 U.S.C. §574, a mediator may disclose information conveyed during the mediation that indicates:
(1)
Intent to commit a crime;
(2)
Intent to inflict bodily harm on another; or
(3)
A threat to the safety of a child.
C.
Documents. Except for purposes of meeting reporting and evaluation requirements of the USDA Mediation Program, the Department shall maintain the confidentiality of all mediation records.