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negotiation s. The roundtables and the IBCC offer this forum and an <br />organizational structure which entities can choose to use. <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />Political support <br />Even though roundtables do not have regulatory or binding authority, they do <br />represent a strong political base. Because of the diversity of interests represented <br />on the roundtables, agreements reached through this process will have the value <br />of early input from many parties, and should have broad support. <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />Alternative venue <br />Roundtables and the IBCC provide an alternative ve nue to address issues of <br />concern surrounding a water deal/project. Historically, issues of concern have <br />been raised either in water court or through a permitting process. As a deal or <br />project reached the point where a permit or action in water court was needed, <br />entities with concerns would raise those issues as objectors. This process has <br />proved costly and time consuming. The Interbasin Compact Process does not <br />replace the jurisdiction of the courts or change permitting authority; but if <br />concerns of wou ld be objectors are dealt with through the Interbasin Compact <br />Process, the time and cost of permitting and court proceedings may be reduced. <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />Trust <br />In order to enter negotiations entities need to conclude that they will be better off <br />negotiating than not n egotiating. They also need to conclude that their needs will <br />not be subordinated. The openness and broad - based participation of the <br />Interbasin Compact Process fosters this. <br /> <br />? <br /> <br />Resources <br />Negotiating entities often have a disparity of resources and informati on. The <br />Interbasin Compact Process can offer the resources and common information <br />basis to allow productive negotiations. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />