(1) A party may request mediation by submitting a request to the department: 

(a) by mail:  Dispute Resolution Section, P.O. Box 8011, Helena, MT 59604; 

(b) by e-mail:  dlierdmediation@mt.gov; or

(c) through other means specified by the department.

(2) Electronically submitted documents may bear either a copied manual signature, or an electronic signature.