⚖️FMCS Notice on Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement Compliance
Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement
Summary
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS have issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The FMCS Form R-19, which arbitrators file with the Agency following each decision rendered, allows FMCS to monitor the work of the Arbitrator and to collect arbitration information, such as median arbitrator fees and days spent on each case, for the Agency's annual report.
Agencies
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Business Impact
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The content involves regulatory requirements relevant to business owners and executives, specifically regarding the FMCS Form R-19, which monitors arbitrators' activities and fees. Compliance with this form can affect operational costs and negotiations in arbitration cases.