Mediation shall be confidential pursuant to the terms of the Federal Dispute Resolution Act, 5 U.S.C. §574. In addition to the exceptions in 5 U.S.C. §574, a mediator may disclose information conveyed during the mediation that indicates: Intent to commit a crime; Intent to inflict bodily harm on another; or A threat to the safety of a child. 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.