§ 1404.20 - Proper use of expedited arbitration.

§ 1404.20 Proper use of expedited arbitration.

(a) FMCS reserves the right to cease honoring request for Expedited Arbitration if a pattern of misuse of this becomes apparent. Misuse may be indicated by the parties' frequent delay of the process or referral of inappropriate cases.

(b) Arbitrators who exhibit a pattern of unavailability of appointments or who are repeatedly unable to schedule hearings or render awards within established deadlines will be considered ineligible for appointment for this service.

[62 FR 48949, Sept. 18, 1997. Redesignated at 70 FR 76400, Dec. 27, 2005]