[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10953-10954]
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[FR Doc No: 03-5429]



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FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY

5 CFR Parts 2416, 2424, 2429, 2471, 2472, and Appendix A to 5 CFR 
Chapter XIV


New Addresses and Phone Numbers

AGENCY: Federal Labor Relations Authority, General Counsel of the 
Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Federal Service Impasses Panel.

ACTION: Amendment of rules and regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Labor Relations Authority, the General Counsel of 
the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Federal Service Impasses 
Panel are relocating their headquarters offices. Accordingly, it is 
necessary to amend 5 CFR Chapter XIV to reflect the change in the 
addresses, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for these offices.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 17, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yvonne Thomas, Director, 
Administrative Services Division, (202) 482-6650.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (e) of 
Appendix A to 5 CFR Chapter XIV set forth the addresses, telephone 
numbers, and fax numbers of the headquarters offices of the Authority, 
the General Counsel, the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the 
Authority, and the Federal Service Impasses Panel, respectively. 5 CFR 
2416.170(c) provides for the filing of matters relating to enforcement 
of nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap; 5 CFR 2424.10 provides 
the address and telephone number of the Authority's Collaboration and 
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program; 5 CFR 2429.24(a) specifies the 
place and method of filing documents with the Authority; and 5 CFR 
2471.2, 2471.4, 2472.3, and 2472.5 concern communications with the 
Federal Service Impasses Panel. Because of the relocation of those 
offices, and the change in certain telephone numbers, it is necessary 
to revise these provisions of the agency's regulations.

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification

    Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 
U.S.C. 605(b), the Federal Labor Relations Authority has determined 
that these regulations, as amended, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, because they 
apply to federal employees, federal agencies, and labor organizations 
representing federal employees.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995

    These regulatory changes will not result in the expenditure by 
state, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the 
private sector, of $100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will 
not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no 
actions were deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

    These rules are not major rules as defined by section 804 of the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. These rules 
will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or 
more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse 
effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, 
innovation, or on the ability of United States-based companies to 
compete with foreign-based companies in domestic and export markets.

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    These regulations contain no information collection or record 
keeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3507 et seq.)

CHAPTER XIV--FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY

    For the reasons set out in the preamble and under the authority of 
5 U.S.C. 7134, these provisions are amended as follows:

PART 2416--ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF 
HANDICAP IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL LABOR 
RELATIONS AUTHORITY

    1. The authority citation for Part 2416 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.

    2. Section 2416.170(c) is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  2416.170  Compliance procedures.

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    (c) The Director, Equal Employment Opportunity, shall be 
responsible for coordinating implementation of this section. Complaints 
may be sent to Director, Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Labor 
Relations Authority, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001.
* * * * *

PART 2424--NEGOTIABILITY PROCEEDINGS

    3. The authority citation for Part 2424 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7134.

    4. Section 2424.10 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  2424.10  Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 
Program.

    Where an exclusive representative and an agency are unable to 
resolve disputes that arise under this part, they may request 
assistance from the Collaboration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 
Program (CADR). Upon request, and as agreed upon by the parties, CADR 
representatives will attempt to assist the parties to resolve these 
disputes. Parties seeking information or assistance under this part may 
call or write the CADR Office at (202) 482-6503, 1400 K Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20424-0001. A brief summary of CADR activities is 
available on the Internet at www.flra.gov.

PART 2429--MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    5. The authority citation for Part 2429 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7134; Sec.  2429.18 also issued under 28 
U.S.C. 2112(a).


    6. Section 2429.24(a) is revised to read as follows:

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Sec.  2429.24  Place and method of filing; acknowledgment.

    (a) All documents filed or required to be filed with the Authority 
pursuant to this subchapter shall be filed with the Director, Case 
Control Office, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Docket Room, Suite 
200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001 (telephone: (202) 
482-6540) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (except 
Federal holidays). Documents hand-delivered for filing must be 
presented in the Docket Room not later than 5 p.m. to be accepted for 
filing on that day.
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PART 2471--PROCEDURES OF THE PANEL

    7. The authority citation for Part 2471 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7119, 7134.


    8. Sections 2471.2 and 2471.4 are revised to read as follows:


Sec.  2471.2  Request form.

    A form is available for use by the parties in filing a request for 
consideration of an impasse or approval of a binding arbitration 
procedure. Copies are available from the Office of the Executive 
Director, Federal Service Impasses Panel, Suite 200, 1400 K Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001. Telephone (202) 482-6670. Use of the 
form is not required provided that the request includes all of the 
information set forth in Sec.  2471.3.


Sec.  2471.4  Where to file.

    Requests to the Panel provided for in this part, and inquiries or 
correspondence on the status of impasses or other related matters, 
should be addressed to the Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses 
Panel, Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001. 
Telephone (202) 482-6670. Fax (202) 482-6674.

PART 2472--IMPASSES ARISING PURSUANT TO AGENCY DETERMINATIONS NOT 
TO ESTABLISH OR TO TERMINATE FLEXIBLE OR COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULES

    9. The authority citation for Part 2472 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 6131.


    10. Sections 2472.3 and 2472.5 are revised to read as follows:


Sec.  2472.3  Request for Panel Consideration

    Either party, or the parties jointly, may request the Panel to 
resolve an impasse resulting from an agency determination not to 
establish or to terminate a flexible or compressed work schedule by 
filing a request as hereinafter provided. A form is available for use 
by the parties in filing a request with the Panel. Copies are available 
from the Office of the Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses 
Panel, Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001. 
Telephone (202) 482-6670. Fax (202) 482-6674. Use of the form is not 
required provided that the request includes all of the information set 
forth in Sec.  2472.4.


Sec.  2472.5  Where to file.

    Requests to the Panel provided for in these rules, and inquiries or 
correspondence on the status of impasses or other related matters, 
should be directed to the Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses 
Panel, Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-0001. 
Telephone (202) 482-6670. Fax (202) 482-6674.

Appendix A to 5 CFR Ch. XIV--Current Addresses and Geographic 
Jurisdictions

    11. Appendix A to 5 CFR Ch. XIV is amended by revising paragraphs 
(a), (b), (c) and (e) to read as follows:
    (a) The Office address, telephone number, and fax number of the 
Authority are: Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20424-
0001; telephone: (202) 482-6540; fax: (202) 482-6657.
    (b) The Office address, telephone number, and fax number of the 
General Counsel are: Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20424; telephone: (202) 482-6600; fax:(202) 482-6608.
    (c) The Office address, telephone number, and fax number of the 
Chief Administrative Law Judge are: Suite 300, 1400 K Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20424; telephone: (202) 482-6630; fax: (202) 482-6629.
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    (e) The Office address, telephone number, and fax number of the 
Federal Service Impasses Panel are: Suite 200, 1400 K Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20424; telephone: (202) 482-6670; fax: (202) 482-6674.
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(5 U.S.C. 7134)

    Dated: March 4, 2003.
Yvonne Thomas,
Director, Administrative Services Division, Federal Labor Relations 
Authority.
[FR Doc. 03-5429 Filed 3-6-03; 8:45 am]
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