THE MEDIATION RULES OF CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ASSOCIATION (CIDRA) ARTICLE 3 - FAST TRACK MEDIATION 1) The parties may agree to shorten the various time-limits set out in these Rules. Any such agreement entered into subsequent to the selection of a mediator shall become effective only upon the approval of the mediator. 2) CIDRA, on its own initiative or at the request of one or more parties, may extend any time limit which has been shortened by the parties under this Article.