Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001)RegulationsPiped Gas Regulations14. Mediation |
| (1) | A request to the Gas Regulator to act as mediator must be made in writing and must set out the nature of the dispute between the parties. |
| (2) | A person appointed in terms of section 30(2)(a) of the Act must— |
| (a) | be a person suitable person with no conflict of interest in the matter; and |
| (b) | be so appointed within ten working days of receipt of the application for mediation. |
| (3) | At the commencement of mediation, the appointed mediator must— |
| (a) | inform the parties that he or she does not have any conflict of interest; |
| (b) | inform the parties about the procedure and manner in which the mediation will be conducted; |
| (c) | inform the parties how the fees contemplated in regulation 16 must be paid and to whom payments should be made; and |
| (d) | secure agreement from the parties to the dispute with regard to paragraphs (a) to (c) before proceeding with the mediation. |