Title V, SEC. 5214. LEGAL EFFECT OF PARTICIPATION IN MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS. 
      (a) Process Nonbinding. Findings and conclusions made in the mediation 
    proceedings of the Early Resolution Program shall be treated as advisory in 
    nature and nonbinding. Except as provided in subsection (b), the rights of 
    the parties under subpart A shall not be affected by participation in the 
    Program. 

      (b) Resolution Through Settlement Agreement. If a case is settled through 
    participation in mediation proceedings under the Program, the facilitator 
    shall assist the parties in drawing up an agreement which shall constitute, 
    upon signature of the parties, a binding contract between the parties, 
    which shall be enforceable under section 5215. 

      (c) Preservation of Rights of Non-Parties. The settlement agreement shall 
    not have the effect of waiving or otherwise affecting any rights to review 
    under subpart A, or any other right under this Act or the plan, with 
    respect to any person who is not a party to the settlement agreement.