81 FR 209 pgs. 75164-75165 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
Type: NOTICEVolume: 81Number: 209Pages: 75164 - 75165
Pages: 75164, 75165FR document: [FR Doc. 2016-26115 Filed 10-27-16; 8:45 am]
Agency: National Mediation Board
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NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
AGENCY:
National Mediation Board.
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Chief of Staff, Administration invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES:
Interested persons are invited to submit comments within 60 days from the date of this publication.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[top] Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget
Currently, the National Mediation Board is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the Application for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services and is interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the agency; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the agency enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the agency minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology.
Dated: October 25, 2016.
Samantha Jones,
Assistant Chief of Staff, Administration, National Mediation Board.
A. Application for ADR Services
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Application for ADR Services.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Union Officials and Officials of Railroads and Airlines.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: Estimate about 45 annually.
Burden Hours: 9.
Abstract: The Railway Labor Act, 45 U.S.C., 151a. General Purposes, provides that the purposes of the Act are (1) to avoid any interruption to commerce or to the operation of any carrier engaged therein. * * * (4) to provide for the prompt and orderly settlement of all disputes concerning rates of pay, rules, or working conditions, and (5) to provide for the prompt and orderly settlement of all disputes growing out of grievances or out of the interpretation or application of agreements concerning rates of pay, rules, or working conditions. In fulfilling its role to administer the Act, the National Mediation Board offers the parties to disputes mediation and arbitration services. On a voluntary basis, training programs in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and facilitation services are also available. These ADR programs are designed to enhance the bargaining and grievance handling skill level of the disputants and to assist the parties in the resolution of disputes. The impact of these ADR programs is that mediation and arbitration can be avoided entirely or the scope and number of issues brought to mediation or arbitration is significantly reduced. This collection is necessary to confirm the voluntary participation of the parties in the ADR process. The information provided by the parties is used by the NMB to schedule the parties for ADR training and facilitation. Based on a recent survey of those who participated in the NMB's ADR Programs, 94.6% said they were satisfied with the ADR Programs and said they recommend the program for all negotiators. Collecting the brief information on the Application for ADR Services form allows the parties to voluntarily engage the services of the NMB in the orderly settlement of all disputes and fulfill the purposes of the Act.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from www.nmb.gov or should be addressed to Denise Murdock, NMB, 1301 K Street NW., Suite 250 E, Washington, DC 20005 or addressed to the email address murdock@nmb.gov or faxed to 202-692-5081. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be directed to Samantha Jones at 202-692-5010 or via Internet address jones@nmb.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD/TDY) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
[FR Doc. 2016-26115 Filed 10-27-16; 8:45 am]
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