H.R. 2497 · 101st Congress · enacted
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act
Became Public Law No: 101-552.
Latest official action 1990-11-15 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act - Requires each Federal agency which administers an administrative program and intends to use alternative means of dispute resolution with respect to such program to adopt policies that address the use of the full range of alternative means of dispute resolution and case management. Directs the head of each such agency to designate a senior official to be the dispute resolution specialist to implement the provisions of this Act and agency policy. Requires each agency to provide training for the dispute resolution specialist and other employees involved in implementing agency policies. Declares that such training may encompass theory and practice of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or related techniques. Requires each agency to determine whether to amend each standard contract, grant, and other assistance agreements to authorize and encourage use of alternative means of dispute resolution. Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulation to be amended, as necessary, to carry out this Act. Authorizes the use of alternative means of dispute resolution in administrative hearings. Declares that each agency may use a dispute resolution proceeding if the parties agree. Authorizes the use of a neutral in such proceedings to serve as a conciliator, facilitator, or mediator at the will of the parties. Sets forth confidentiality provisions for dispute…
Congressional Research Service · 1990-06-05
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