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Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
Vol. 89, No. 59
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains regulatory documents having general
applicability and legal effect, most of which
are keyed to and codified in the Code of
Federal Regulations, which is published under
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
the Superintendent of Documents.
FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS
AUTHORITY
5 CFR Parts 2471 and 2472
Procedures of the Panel;
Miscellaneous Requirements
Federal Service Impasses
Panel, Federal Labor Relations
Authority.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule adopts a
proposed rule published in the Federal
Register on February 16, 2024, without
change. The final rule updates
regulations of the Federal Labor
Relations Authority’s (FLRA) Federal
Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) to
establish revised methods by which the
public may obtain specific forms from
the FSIP, and then file, or formally
submit, those forms and other
documents during the course of FSIP
proceedings.
DATES: This final rule is effective on
April 25, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kimberly Moseley, Executive Director,
Federal Service Impasses Panel, at
kmoseley@flra.gov or at: 771–444–5765.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
February 16, 2024, in 89 FR 12287, the
FLRA, including the FSIP, noted that it
was consolidating its office space at
1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC, so
that all of the offices that had been on
the second floor of that address would
be relocated on the third floor, joining
the other FLRA offices already located
there. Additionally, FSIP noted that, as
it continued to move towards fully
electronic case files, it wished to
strongly encourage parties to file any
permissible documents through the
eFiling system, and to implement a
requirement that allows in-person filing
of forms or documents in FSIP matters
by permission only, at an appointed
time. FSIP also noted that, to the extent
that moving to an ‘‘appointment-only’’
in-person filing system had any effect at
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all on parties’ filing practices, it would
promote eFiling. Further, the change
would assist FSIP—which at the time
had a staff of only four employees—in
more easily managing staff-coverage
issues, especially if budget constraints
or other considerations prevented FSIP
from filling vacancies as they arose.
Given these considerations, the FSIP
proposed to amend 5 CFR parts 2471.2,
2471.5, 2472.3, 2472.5, and 2472.6 to
update procedures for obtaining FSIPspecific forms and then filing or
formally submitting those forms and
other documents during the course of
proceedings before the FSIP. The
proposed amendments would promote
eFiling, and conserve FSIP staff’s time
and efficiency by allowing staff
members to accept documents after
giving advance permission, and at
specific appointed times. This
arrangement would allow staff members
to avoid remaining on constant stand-by
for lengthy periods of time each week to
accept forms and documents, thus
losing the opportunity to perform other
critical tasks.
The FLRA and FSIP invited written
comments on the proposed rule, stating
that any such comments must be
received by March 18, 2024. The FLRA
and FSIP received no comments, and
thus adopt the rule as originally
proposed.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995
This final rule will not result in the
expenditure by state, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100,000,000 or more
in any one year, and it will not
significantly or uniquely affect small
governments. Therefore, no actions were
deemed necessary under the provisions
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Parts 2471 and
2472
Administrative practice and
procedure, Government employees,
Labor management relations.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, the FLRA amends 5 CFR parts
2471 and 2472 as follows:
Pursuant to section 605(b) of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C.
605(b), the Chairman of the FSIP has
determined that the final rule will not
have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities,
because this final rule applies only to
Federal agencies, Federal employees,
and labor organizations representing
those employees.
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Review
The FLRA is an independent
regulatory agency and thus not subject
to the requirements of E.O. 12866 (58 FR
51735, Sept. 30, 1993).
Executive Order 13132, Federalism
The FLRA is an independent
regulatory agency and thus not subject
to the requirements of E.O. 13132 (64 FR
43255, Aug. 4, 1999).
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Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996
This action is not a major rule as
defined by section 804 of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996. This final rule will
not result in an annual effect on the
economy of $100,000,000 or more; a
major increase in costs or prices; or
significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or on the
ability of United States-based
companies to compete with foreignbased companies in domestic and
export markets.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The final rule contains no additional
information collection or recordkeeping
requirements under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501,
et seq.
PART 2471—PROCEDURES OF THE
PANEL
1. The authority citation for part 2471
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7119, 7134.
■
2. Revise § 2471.2 to read as follows:
§ 2471.2
Request form.
A form is available for parties to use
in filing either a request for
consideration of an impasse or an
approval of a binding arbitration
procedure. Copies are available on the
FLRA’s website at www.flra.gov or, with
advance permission only, from the
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Office of the Executive Director, Federal
Service Impasses Panel, Suite 300, 1400
K Street NW, Washington, DC 20424–
0001. Telephone (771) 444–5762. Use of
the form is not required, provided that
the request includes all of the
information set forth in § 2471.3.
■ 3. Amend § 2471.5 by revising
paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) to read
as follows:
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§ 2471.5
Filing and Service.
(a) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a request for
Panel consideration of an impasse or a
request for approval of a binding
arbitration procedure shall file an
original and one copy with the Panel,
unless the request is filed electronically
as discussed below. A clean copy may
be submitted for the original. Requests
may be submitted electronically through
use of the eFiling system on the FLRA’s
website at www.flra.gov, or by registered
mail, certified mail, regular mail, or
commercial delivery. Requests also may
be accepted by the Panel if transmitted
to the facsimile machine of its office, the
number of which is (202) 482–6674. 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. While
requests may also be submitted by inperson delivery to the FSIP, you must
first obtain permission, by calling (771)
444–5762, and then schedule an
appointment at least one business day
in advance of submission. In-person
delivery is accepted with permission,
and by appointment only, Monday
through Friday (except Federal
holidays).
*
*
*
*
*
(b) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a response
to, or other document in connection
with, a request for Panel consideration
of an impasse or a request for approval
of a binding arbitration procedure shall
file an original and one copy with the
Panel, with the exception of responses
or documents filed simultaneously with
the electronic filing of a request through
use of the FLRA’s eFiling system.
Responses or documents may be
submitted electronically through use of
the eFiling system on the FLRA’s
website at www.flra.gov, or by registered
mail, certified mail, regular mail, or
commercial delivery. Responses or
documents also may be accepted by the
Panel if transmitted to the facsimile
machine of its office, the number of
which is (202) 482–6674. A party
submitting a response or document by
facsimile shall also file an original for
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the Panel’s records, but failure to do so
shall not affect the validity of the filing
by facsimile, if otherwise proper. While
responses or documents may also be
submitted by in-person delivery to the
FSIP, you must first obtain permission,
by calling (771) 444–5762, and then
schedule an appointment at least one
business day in advance of submission.
In-person delivery is accepted with
permission, and by appointment only,
Monday through Friday (except Federal
holidays).
*
*
*
*
*
(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, deposited with a
commercial-delivery service that will
provide a record showing the date the
document was tendered to the delivery
service, or delivered in person after
permission to do so is granted. Where
service is made by electronic or
facsimile transmission, the date of
service shall be the date of transmission.
*
*
*
*
*
PART 2472—IMPASSES ARISING
PURSUANT TO AGENCY
DETERMINATIONS NOT TO
ESTABLISH OR TO TERMINATE
FLEXIBLE OR COMPRESSED WORK
SCHEDULES
4. The authority citation for part 2472
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 6131.
■
5. Revise § 2472.3 to read as follows:
§ 2472.3
Request for Panel Consideration.
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 on
the FLRA’s website at www.flra.gov or,
with advance permission only, from the
Office of the Executive Director, Federal
Service Impasses Panel, Suite 300, 1400
K Street NW, Washington, DC 20424–
0001. Telephone (771) 444–5762. 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.
■ 6. Revise § 2472.5 to read as follows:
§ 2472.5
Where to file.
Requests to the Panel provided for in
this part must either be filed
electronically through use of the FLRA’s
eFiling system on the FLRA’s website at
www.flra.gov, or be addressed to the
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Executive Director, Federal Service
Impasses Panel, Suite 300, 1400 K Street
NW, Washington, DC 20424–0001. All
inquiries or correspondence on the
status of impasses or other related
matters must be submitted by regular
mail to the street address above, by
using the telephone number (771) 444–
5762, or by using the facsimile number
(202) 482–6674.
■ 7. Amend § 2472.6 by revising
paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) to read
as follows:
§ 2472.6
Filing and service.
(a) * * *
(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 unless the request is filed
electronically as discussed below. A
clean copy may be submitted for the
original. Requests may be submitted
electronically through use of the eFiling
system on the FLRA’s website at
www.flra.gov, or by registered mail,
certified mail, regular mail, or
commercial delivery. Requests also may
be accepted by the Panel if transmitted
to the facsimile machine of its office, the
number of which is (202) 482–6674. 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. While
requests may also be submitted by inperson delivery to the FSIP, you must
first obtain permission, by calling (771)
444–5762, and then schedule an
appointment at least one business day
in advance of submission. In-person
delivery is accepted with permission,
and by appointment only, Monday
through Friday (except Federal
holidays).
*
*
*
*
*
(b) * * *
(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, with the exception of
responses or documents that are filed
simultaneously with the electronic
filing of a request for Panel
consideration. A clean copy may be
submitted for the original. Responses or
documents may be submitted
electronically through use of the eFiling
system on the FLRA’s website at
www.flra.gov, or by registered mail,
certified mail, regular mail, or
commercial delivery. Responses or
documents also may be accepted by the
Panel if transmitted to the facsimile
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machine of its office, the number of
which is (202) 482–6674. A party
submitting a response or 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 filing
by facsimile, if otherwise proper. While
responses or documents may also be
submitted by in-person delivery to the
FSIP, you must first obtain permission,
by calling (771) 444–5762, and then
schedule an appointment at least one
business day in advance of submission.
In-person delivery is accepted with
permission, and by appointment only,
Monday through Friday (except Federal
holidays).
*
*
*
*
*
(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, deposited with a
commercial-delivery service that will
provide a record showing the date the
document was tendered to the delivery
service, or delivered in person after
permission to do so is granted. Where
service is made by electronic or
facsimile transmission, the date of
service shall be the date of transmission.
*
*
*
*
*
Approved: March 20, 2024.
Thomas Tso,
Solicitor, Federal Register Liaison.
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Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
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Federal Register / Vol. 89 , No. 59 / Tuesday, March 26, 2024 / Rules
and Regulations
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FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY
5 CFR Parts 2471 and 2472
Procedures of the Panel; Miscellaneous Requirements
AGENCY: Federal Service Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Relations
Authority.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule adopts a proposed rule published in the
Federal Register on February 16, 2024, without change. The final rule
updates regulations of the Federal Labor Relations Authority's (FLRA)
Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP) to establish revised methods by
which the public may obtain specific forms from the FSIP, and then
file, or formally submit, those forms and other documents during the
course of FSIP proceedings.
DATES: This final rule is effective on April 25, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Moseley, Executive Director,
Federal Service Impasses Panel, at [email protected] or at: 771-444-
5765.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 16, 2024, in 89 FR 12287, the
FLRA, including the FSIP, noted that it was consolidating its office
space at 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC, so that all of the offices
that had been on the second floor of that address would be relocated on
the third floor, joining the other FLRA offices already located there.
Additionally, FSIP noted that, as it continued to move towards fully
electronic case files, it wished to strongly encourage parties to file
any permissible documents through the eFiling system, and to implement
a requirement that allows in-person filing of forms or documents in
FSIP matters by permission only, at an appointed time. FSIP also noted
that, to the extent that moving to an ``appointment-only'' in-person
filing system had any effect at all on parties' filing practices, it
would promote eFiling. Further, the change would assist FSIP--which at
the time had a staff of only four employees--in more easily managing
staff-coverage issues, especially if budget constraints or other
considerations prevented FSIP from filling vacancies as they arose.
Given these considerations, the FSIP proposed to amend 5 CFR parts
2471.2, 2471.5, 2472.3, 2472.5, and 2472.6 to update procedures for
obtaining FSIP-specific forms and then filing or formally submitting
those forms and other documents during the course of proceedings before
the FSIP. The proposed amendments would promote eFiling, and conserve
FSIP staff's time and efficiency by allowing staff members to accept
documents after giving advance permission, and at specific appointed
times. This arrangement would allow staff members to avoid remaining on
constant stand-by for lengthy periods of time each week to accept forms
and documents, thus losing the opportunity to perform other critical
tasks.
The FLRA and FSIP invited written comments on the proposed rule,
stating that any such comments must be received by March 18, 2024. The
FLRA and FSIP received no comments, and thus adopt the rule as
originally proposed.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 605(b), the Chairman of the FSIP has determined that the final
rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of
small entities, because this final rule applies only to Federal
agencies, Federal employees, and labor organizations representing those
employees.
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Review
The FLRA is an independent regulatory agency and thus not subject
to the requirements of E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, Sept. 30, 1993).
Executive Order 13132, Federalism
The FLRA is an independent regulatory agency and thus not subject
to the requirements of E.O. 13132 (64 FR 43255, Aug. 4, 1999).
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This final rule will not result in the expenditure by state, local,
and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996
This action is not a major rule as defined by section 804 of the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This final
rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000
or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse
effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity,
innovation, or on the ability of United States-based companies to
compete with foreign-based companies in domestic and export markets.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The final rule contains no additional information collection or
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Parts 2471 and 2472
Administrative practice and procedure, Government employees, Labor
management relations.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, the FLRA amends 5 CFR parts
2471 and 2472 as follows:
PART 2471--PROCEDURES OF THE PANEL
0
1. The authority citation for part 2471 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7119, 7134.
0
2. Revise Sec. 2471.2 to read as follows:
Sec. 2471.2 Request form.
A form is available for parties to use in filing either a request
for consideration of an impasse or an approval of a binding arbitration
procedure. Copies are available on the FLRA's website at www.flra.gov
or, with advance permission only, from the
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Office of the Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses Panel, Suite
300, 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20424-0001. Telephone (771) 444-
5762. Use of the form is not required, provided that the request
includes all of the information set forth in Sec. 2471.3.
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3. Amend Sec. 2471.5 by revising paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) to
read as follows:
Sec. 2471.5 Filing and Service.
(a) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a request for Panel consideration of an
impasse or a request for approval of a binding arbitration procedure
shall file an original and one copy with the Panel, unless the request
is filed electronically as discussed below. A clean copy may be
submitted for the original. Requests may be submitted electronically
through use of the eFiling system on the FLRA's website at
www.flra.gov, or by registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or
commercial delivery. Requests also may be accepted by the Panel if
transmitted to the facsimile machine of its office, the number of which
is (202) 482-6674. 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. While requests may also be submitted by in-person delivery to
the FSIP, you must first obtain permission, by calling (771) 444-5762,
and then schedule an appointment at least one business day in advance
of submission. In-person delivery is accepted with permission, and by
appointment only, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a response to, or other document in
connection with, a request for Panel consideration of an impasse or a
request for approval of a binding arbitration procedure shall file an
original and one copy with the Panel, with the exception of responses
or documents filed simultaneously with the electronic filing of a
request through use of the FLRA's eFiling system. Responses or
documents may be submitted electronically through use of the eFiling
system on the FLRA's website at www.flra.gov, or by registered mail,
certified mail, regular mail, or commercial delivery. Responses or
documents also may be accepted by the Panel if transmitted to the
facsimile machine of its office, the number of which is (202) 482-6674.
A party submitting a response or 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 filing by facsimile, if otherwise proper.
While responses or documents may also be submitted by in-person
delivery to the FSIP, you must first obtain permission, by calling
(771) 444-5762, and then schedule an appointment at least one business
day in advance of submission. In-person delivery is accepted with
permission, and by appointment only, Monday through Friday (except
Federal holidays).
* * * * *
(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,
deposited with a commercial-delivery service that will provide a record
showing the date the document was tendered to the delivery service, or
delivered in person after permission to do so is granted. Where service
is made by electronic or facsimile transmission, the date of service
shall be the date of transmission.
* * * * *
PART 2472--IMPASSES ARISING PURSUANT TO AGENCY DETERMINATIONS NOT
TO ESTABLISH OR TO TERMINATE FLEXIBLE OR COMPRESSED WORK SCHEDULES
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4. The authority citation for part 2472 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 6131.
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5. Revise Sec. 2472.3 to read as follows:
Sec. 2472.3 Request for Panel Consideration.
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
on the FLRA's website at www.flra.gov or, with advance permission only,
from the Office of the Executive Director, Federal Service Impasses
Panel, Suite 300, 1400 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20424-0001.
Telephone (771) 444-5762. Fax (202) 482-6674. Use of the form is not
required provided that the request includes all of the information set
forth in Sec. 2472.4.
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6. Revise Sec. 2472.5 to read as follows:
Sec. 2472.5 Where to file.
Requests to the Panel provided for in this part must either be
filed electronically through use of the FLRA's eFiling system on the
FLRA's website at www.flra.gov, or be addressed to the Executive
Director, Federal Service Impasses Panel, Suite 300, 1400 K Street NW,
Washington, DC 20424-0001. All inquiries or correspondence on the
status of impasses or other related matters must be submitted by
regular mail to the street address above, by using the telephone number
(771) 444-5762, or by using the facsimile number (202) 482-6674.
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7. Amend Sec. 2472.6 by revising paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) to
read as follows:
Sec. 2472.6 Filing and service.
(a) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a request for Panel consideration of an
impasse filed pursuant to Sec. 2472.3 of these rules shall file an
original and one copy with the Panel unless the request is filed
electronically as discussed below. A clean copy may be submitted for
the original. Requests may be submitted electronically through use of
the eFiling system on the FLRA's website at www.flra.gov, or by
registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or commercial delivery.
Requests also may be accepted by the Panel if transmitted to the
facsimile machine of its office, the number of which is (202) 482-6674.
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. While
requests may also be submitted by in-person delivery to the FSIP, you
must first obtain permission, by calling (771) 444-5762, and then
schedule an appointment at least one business day in advance of
submission. In-person delivery is accepted with permission, and by
appointment only, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(1) Any party submitting a response to, or other document in
connection with, a request for Panel consideration of an impasse filed
pursuant to Sec. 2472.3 shall file an original and one copy with the
Panel, with the exception of responses or documents that are filed
simultaneously with the electronic filing of a request for Panel
consideration. A clean copy may be submitted for the original.
Responses or documents may be submitted electronically through use of
the eFiling system on the FLRA's website at www.flra.gov, or by
registered mail, certified mail, regular mail, or commercial delivery.
Responses or documents also may be accepted by the Panel if transmitted
to the facsimile
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machine of its office, the number of which is (202) 482-6674. A party
submitting a response or 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 filing by facsimile, if otherwise proper. While
responses or documents may also be submitted by in-person delivery to
the FSIP, you must first obtain permission, by calling (771) 444-5762,
and then schedule an appointment at least one business day in advance
of submission. In-person delivery is accepted with permission, and by
appointment only, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).
* * * * *
(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,
deposited with a commercial-delivery service that will provide a record
showing the date the document was tendered to the delivery service, or
delivered in person after permission to do so is granted. Where service
is made by electronic or facsimile transmission, the date of service
shall be the date of transmission.
* * * * *
Approved: March 20, 2024.
Thomas Tso,
Solicitor, Federal Register Liaison.
[FR Doc. 2024-06370 Filed 3-25-24; 8:45 am]
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