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§ 5.89 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

49 CFR 5.89

Citation49 CFR 5.89
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§ 5.89 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

The OAs and the components of OST with enforcement authority are encouraged to use ADR to resolve enforcement cases where appropriate. The Department's ADR policy describes a variety of problem-solving processes that can be used in lieu of litigation or other adversarial proceedings to resolve disputes over compliance.