5 C.F.R. PART 2472—IMPASSES ARISING PURSUANT TO AGENCY DETERMINATIONS NOT TO ESTABLISH OR TO TERMINATE FLEXIBLE OR COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULES
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 6131.
Source: 48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983, unless otherwise noted.
The regulations contained in this Part are intended to implement the provisions of section 6131 of title 5 of the United States Code. They prescribe procedures and methods which the Federal Service Impasses Panel may utilize in the resolution of negotiations impasses arising from agency determinations not to establish or to terminate flexible and compressed work schedules. (a) The term the Act means the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97–221, 5 U.S.C. 6120 et seq. (b) The term adverse agency impact shall have the meaning set forth in 5 U.S.C. 6131(b). (c) The term agency shall have the meaning set forth in 5 U.S.C. 6121(1). (d) The term duly authorized delegatee means an official who has been delegated the authority to act for the head of the agency in the matter concerned. (e) The term agency determination means a determination: (1) Not to establish a flexible or compressed work schedule under 5 U.S.C. 6131(c)(2); or (2) to terminate such a schedule under 5 U.S.C. 6131(c)(3). (f) The terms collective bargaining agreement and exclusive representative shall have the meanings set forth in 5 U.S.C. 6121(8). (g) The term Executive Director means the Executive Director of the Panel. (h) The terms designated representative or designee of the Panel means a Panel member, staff member, or other individual designated by the Panel to act on its behalf. (i) The term flexible and compressed work schedules shall have the meaning set forth in 5 U.S.C. 6121 et seq. (j) The term hearing means a factfinding hearing or any other hearing procedures deemed necessary to accomplish the purpose of 5 U.S.C. 6131. (k) The term impasse means that point in the negotiation of flexible and compressed work schedules at which the parties are unable to reach agreement on whether a schedule has had or would have an adverse agency impact. (l) The term Panel means the Federal Service Impasses Panel described in 5 U.S.C. 7119(c) or a quorum thereof. (m) The term party means the agency or the exclusive representative participating in negotiations concerning flexible and compressed work schedules. (n) The term quorum means a majority of the members of the Panel. (o) The term schedule(s) means flexible and compressed work schedules. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983, as amended at 61 FR 41295, Aug. 8, 1996] 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) 218–7790. Fax (202) 482–6674. Use of the form is not required provided that the request includes all of the information set forth in §2472.4. [68 FR 10954, Mar. 7, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 23885, May 6, 2003] (a) A request from a party or parties to the Panel for consideration of an impasse arising from an agency determination not to establish or to terminate a flexible or compressed work schedule under section 6131 (c)(2) or (c)(3) of the Act must be in writing and shall include the following information: (1) Identification of the parties and individuals authorized to act on their behalf, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and facsimile numbers; (2) Description of the bargaining unit involved in the dispute and the date recognition was accorded to the exclusive representative; (3) Number, length, and dates of negotiation sessions held; (4) A copy of any collective bargaining agreement between the parties and any other agreements concerning flexible and compressed work schedules; (5) A copy of the schedule or proposed schedule, if any, which is the subject of the agency's determination; (6) A copy of the agency's written determination and the finding on which the determination is based, including, in a case where the finding is made by a duly authorized delegatee, evidence of a specific delegation of authority to make such a finding; and (7) A summary of the position of the initiating party or parties with respect to the agency's determination. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983, as amended at 61 FR 41295, Aug. 8, 1996] 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) 218–7790. Fax (202) 482–6674. [68 FR 10954, Mar. 7, 2003, asamended at 68 FR 23885, May 6, 2003] (a) Filing and service of request. (1) Any party submitting a request for Panel consideration of an impasse filed pursuant to §2472.3 of these rules shall file an original and one copy with the Panel. A clean copy may be submitted for the original. Requests may be submitted in person or by registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or private delivery service. Requests will also be accepted by the Panel if transmitted to the facsimile machine of its office. A party submitting a request by facsimile shall also file an original for the Panel's records, but failure to do so shall not affect the validity of the filing by facsimile, if otherwise proper. (2) The party submitting the request shall serve a copy of such request upon all counsel of record or other designated representative(s) of parties, and upon parties not so represented. Service upon such counsel or representative shall constitute service upon the party, but a copy also shall be transmitted to the party. Service of a request may be made in person or by registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or private delivery service. With the permission of the person receiving the request, service may be made by facsimile transmission or by any other agreed-upon method. (b) Filing and service of other documents. (1) Any party submitting a response to, or other document in connection with, a request for Panel consideration of an impasse filed pursuant to §2472.3 shall file an original and one copy with the Panel. A clean copy may be submitted for the original. Documents may be submitted to the Panel in person or by registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or private delivery service. Documents may also be accepted by the Panel if transmitted to the facsimile machine of its office, but only with advance permission, which may be obtained by telephone. A party submitting a document by facsimile shall also file an original for the Panel's records, but failure to do so shall not affect the validity of the submission, if otherwise proper. (2) The party submitting the document shall serve a copy of such request upon all counsel of record or other designated representative(s) of parties, or upon parties not so represented. Service upon such counsel or representative shall constitute service upon the party, but a copy also shall be transmitted to the party. Service of a document may be made in person or by registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or private delivery service. With the permission of the person receiving the document, service may be made by facsimile transmission or by any other agreed-upon method. (c) A signed and dated statement of service shall accompany each document submitted to the Panel. The statement of service shall include the names of the parties and persons served, their addresses, the date of service, the nature of the document served, and the manner in which service was made. (d) The date of service or date served shall be the day when the matter served, if properly addressed, is deposited in the U.S. mail, is delivered in person, or is deposited with a private delivery service that will provide a record showing the date the document was tendered to the delivery service. Where service is made by facsimile transmission, the date of service shall be the date on which transmission is received. (e) Unless otherwise provided by the Panel or its designated representatives, any document or paper filed with the Panel under this part, together with any enclosure filed therewith, shall be typewritten on 8 (f) An impasse arising pursuant to section 6131(c) (2) or (3) of the Act will not be considered to be filed, and no Panel action will be taken, until the party initiating the request has complied with §2472.4, 2472.5, and 2472.6 of these regulations. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 41295, Aug. 8, 1996] (a) Upon receipt of a request for consideration of an impasse filed in accordance with these rules, the Panel or its designee shall promptly conduct an investigation, consulting when necessary with the parties. After due consideration, the Panel shall determine the procedures by which the impasse shall be resolved and shall notify the parties of its determination. (b) The procedures utilized by the Panel shall afford the parties an opportunity to present their positions, including supporting evidence and arguments orally and/or in writing. They include, but are not limited to: informal conferences with a Panel designee; factfinding (by a Panel designee or a private factfinder); written submissions; show cause orders; and oral presentations to the Panel. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 41295, 41296, Aug. 8, 1996] When the Panel determines that a hearing shall be held, and it appoints one or more of its designees to conduct such a hearing, it will issue and serve upon each of the parties a notice of hearing and a notice of prehearing conference, if any. The notice will state: (a) The names of the parties to the dispute; (b) The date, time, place, type, and purpose of the hearing; (c) The date, time, place, and purpose of the prehearing conference, if any; (d) The name of the designated representative(s) appointed by the Panel; (e) The issue(s) to be resolved; and (f) The method, if any, by which the hearing shall be transcribed. [61 FR 41296, Aug. 8, 1996] (a) A designated representative of the Panel, when so appointed to conduct a hearing, shall have the authority on behalf of the Panel to: (1) Administer oaths, take the testimony or deposition of any person under oath, receive other evidence, and issue subpoenas; (2) Conduct the hearing in open or in closed session at the discretion of the designated representative for good cause shown; (3) Rule on motions and requests for appearance of witnesses and the production of records; (4) Designate the date on which posthearing briefs, if any, shall be submitted; and (5) Determine all procedural matters concerning the hearing, including the length of sessions, conduct of persons in attendance, recesses, continuances, and adjournments; and take any other action which, in the judgment of the designated representative, will promote the purpose and objectives of the hearing. (b) A prehearing conference may be conducted by the designated representative of the Panel to: (1) Inform the parties of the purpose of the hearing and the procedures under which it will take place; (2) Explore the possibilities of obtaining stipulations of fact; (3) Clarify the positions of the parties with respect to the issues to be heard; and (4) Discuss any other relevant matters which will assist the parties in the resolution of the dispute. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983. Redesignated at 61 FR 41295, Aug. 8, 1996] When a report is issued after a hearing conducted pursuant to §2472.8 and 2472.9, it normally shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the Panel, with a copy to each party, within a period normally not to exceed 30 calendar days after the close of the hearing and receipt of briefs, if any. [61 FR 41296, Aug. 8, 1996] (a) After due consideration of the parties' positions, evidence, and arguments, including any report submitted in accordance with §2472.10, the Panel shall take final action in favor of the agency's determination if: (1) The finding on which a determination under 5 U.S.C. 6131(c)(2) not to establish a flexible or compressed work schedule is based is supported by evidence that the schedule is likely to cause an adverse agency impact; or (2) The finding on which a determination under 5 U.S.C. 6131(c)(3) to terminate a flexible or compressed work schedule is based is supported by evidence that the schedule has caused an adverse agency impact. (b) If the finding on which an agency determination under 5 U.S.C. 6131(c)(2) or (c)(3) is based is not supported by evidence that the schedule is likely to cause or has caused an adverse agency impact, the Panel shall take whatever final action is appropriate. (c) In preparation for taking such final action, the Panel may hold hearings, administer oaths, take the testimony or deposition of any person under oath, and issue subpoenas, or it may appoint one or more individuals to exercise such authority on its behalf. Such action may be taken without regard to procedures previously authorized by the Panel. (d) Notice of any final action of the Panel shall be promptly served upon the parties. [48 FR 19695, May 2, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 41295, 41296, Aug. 8, 1996]
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 2472—IMPASSES ARISING PURSUANT TO AGENCY DETERMINATIONS NOT TO ESTABLISH OR TO TERMINATE FLEXIBLE OR COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULES
Section Contents
§ 2472.1 Purpose.
§ 2472.2 Definitions.
§ 2472.3 Request for Panel consideration.
§ 2472.4 Content of request.
§ 2472.5 Where to file.
§ 2472.6 Filing and service.
§ 2472.7 Investigation of request; Panel assistance.
§ 2472.8 Preliminary hearing procedures.
§ 2472.9 Conduct of hearing and prehearing conference.
§ 2472.10 Reports.
§ 2472.11 Final action by the Panel.
Subpart A—Purpose and Definitions
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§ 2472.1 Purpose.
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§ 2472.2 Definitions.
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Subpart B—Procedures of the Panel
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§ 2472.3 Request for Panel consideration.
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§ 2472.4 Content of request.
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§ 2472.5 Where to file.
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§ 2472.6 Filing and service.
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§ 2472.7 Investigation of request; Panel assistance.
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§ 2472.8 Preliminary hearing procedures.
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§ 2472.9 Conduct of hearing and prehearing conference.
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§ 2472.10 Reports.
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§ 2472.11 Final action by the Panel.
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