[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[National Labor Relations Board Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part LVIII





National Labor Relations Board





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

29 CFR Ch. I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: National Labor Relations Board.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The National Labor Relations Board is publishing its 
semiannual regulatory agenda pursuant to section 4(b) of Executive 
Order 12866. The agenda contains all rulemakings which are currently 
scheduled for consideration during the next 12 months.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, 
National Labor Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, 
Washington, DC 20570; telephone (202) 273-1940.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board identified five rulemakings for 
inclusion in the agenda. Three have been published as NPRMs, one has 
been published as an ANPRM and an NPRM, and one is under consideration 
and has not yet been published.

Dated, Washington, DC, August 22, 1996.

By direction of the Board.

John J. Toner,

Executive Secretary.
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4678. MISCONDUCT RULES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 156

CFR Citation:  29 CFR 102.44

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board is proposing certain changes to its rules governing 
misconduct by attorneys or other party representatives at hearings in 
order to broaden the rules to cover misconduct outside of hearings and 
to establish certain procedures for processing allegations of 
misconduct.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/20/96                    61 FR 25158
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 08/02/96                    61 FR 30570


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, National Labor 
Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, Washington, DC 
20570
Phone: 202 273-1940

RIN: 3142-AA00
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4679. REPRESENTATION CASE PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 156

CFR Citation:  29 CFR 102.60 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board is undergoing a review of its current 
representation case rules in order to eliminate any that are antiquated 
and to streamline its procedures so as to minimize litigation and 
enhance the possibility of stipulated election agreements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, National Labor 
Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, Washington, DC 
20570
Phone: 202 273-1940

RIN: 3142-AA01
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4680. CODIFICATION OF STANDARDIZED REMEDIAL PROVISIONS IN BOARD 
DECISIONS REGARDING OFFERS OF REINSTATEMENT, MAKE-WHOLE REMEDIES, 
COMPUTATION OF INTEREST, AND POSTING OF NOTICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 156

CFR Citation:  29 CFR 103.101; 29 CFR 103.102; 29 CFR 103.103; 29 CFR 
103.104

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to require 
that interest on backpay and other monetary awards in unfair labor 
practice proceedings be compounded daily in order to compensate 
discriminates for the delay in receiving their wages, and to promote 
prompt payment of legal obligations. The notice also proposed to amend 
the Board's rules to incorporate certain remedial provisions frequently 
appearing in Board decisions.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/05/92                     57 FR 7897
NPRM Comment Period End         04/30/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, National Labor 
Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, Washington, DC 
20570
Phone: 202 273-1940

RIN: 3142-AA03
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4681. APPROPRIATENESS OF REQUESTED SINGLE LOCATION BARGAINING UNITS IN 
REPRESENTATION CASES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 156

CFR Citation:  29 CFR 103

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Board published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
and a notice of proposed rulemaking on the issue of the appropriateness 
of requested single location bargaining units in representation cases. 
The Board is seeking to promulgate a rule or rules to limit to the 
extent possible the necessity to adjudicate the appropriateness of 
petitioned-for single facility units in each case. However, a rider 
attached to the 1996 and 1997 appropriations bills prohibits the

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Agency from expending any funds to promulgate a final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/02/94                    59 FR 28501
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/29/94
NPRM                            09/28/95                    60 FR 50146
NPRM Comment Period End         11/27/95
NPRM Comment Period Extended    03/15/96                    61 FR 10709
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 04/12/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, National Labor 
Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, Washington, DC 
20570
Phone: 202 273-1940

RIN: 3142-AA05
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4682. RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS AND 
PETITIONS FOR ADVISORY OPINIONS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  29 USC 156

CFR Citation:  29 CFR 102.24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its operations, 
the Board is proposing to revise its rules and procedures to eliminate 
the notice-to-show-cause procedure in summary judgment cases and to 
remove provisions which permit parties to pending State proceedings to 
petition for an advisory opinion on whether the Board would assert 
jurisdiction under its commerce standards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/05/96                    61 FR 35172
NPRM Comment Period End         08/05/96
NPRM Comment Period Extended to 09/05/96                    61 FR 40369


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Toner, Executive Secretary, National Labor 
Relations Board, 1099 14th Street NW., Suite 11600, Washington, DC 
20570
Phone: 202 273-1940

RIN: 3142-AA06
[FR Doc. 96-24938 Filed 11-27-96; 8:45 am]
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