Notice2023-16431
Notice of Fee Increase for Arbitration Services
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Published
August 2, 2023
Issuing agencies
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Abstract
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), is issuing this notice to inform the public that it will increase fees associated with its arbitration services.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 147 (Wednesday, August 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 50865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16431]
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FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE
Notice of Fee Increase for Arbitration Services
AGENCY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), is
issuing this notice to inform the public that it will increase fees
associated with its arbitration services.
DATES: Fee increases will begin on October 1, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arthur Pearlstein, Federal Mediation
and Conciliation Service, One Independence Square, 250 E St. SW,
Washington, DC 20427; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8eeffcece7fafceffae7e1e0cee8e3edfda0e9e1f8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c8a9baaaa1bcbaa9bca1a7a688aea5abbbe6afa7be">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Pursuant to FMCS's enabling statutes, 29 U.S.C. 172 and 173, and 29
CFR part 1404, FMCS has long maintained a roster of qualified, private
labor arbitrators to hear disputes arising under collective bargaining
agreements and provide fact finding and interest arbitration. 29 U.S.C.
173(f) authorizes FMCS to establish and collect fees for arbitration
services.
II. Discussion
FMCS periodically reviews its arbitration program to access its
efficiency. FMCS's last review occurred in 2019, which resulted in
updating its arbitration regulations and a modest increase in user fees
that had previously remained unchanged for more than eight years prior.
FMCS has conducted a similar review and determined that the current
user fees require additional adjustment to attain full-cost recovery
for FMCS's arbitration services.
The following fees for FMCS's arbitration services will change:
<bullet> Annual listing fee for arbitrators who have completed less
than 5 years on the Roster: Change from $150 to $200 for first address,
Change from $50 to $75 for each additional address.
<bullet> Annual listing fee for arbitrators who have completed 5 or
more years on the Roster: Change from $250 to $300 for first address
and change from $100 to $125 for each additional address.
<bullet> A Request for a Panel of arbitrators (up to 7) processed
online: Change from $35 to $100.
<bullet> Request for Panel of arbitrators (up to 13) processed
manually by FMCS staff: Change from $70 to $175.
<bullet> Request for List of arbitrators (up to 13) processed
manually by FMCS staff: Change from $35 to $175.
<bullet> Direct manual appointment of an arbitrator when a panel is
not used: Change from $30 to $100.
As a reminder, payment is through <a href="http://Pay.gov">Pay.gov</a> at <a href="http://www.pay.gov">http://www.pay.gov</a>
which includes payment by debit, credit card, or electronic funds
transfer (e-check). Although an electronic payment is preferred, if
<a href="http://Pay.gov">Pay.gov</a> submission creates an undue hardship, payees may contact
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d7d6c74606863797e4d6b606e7e236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="79091800141c170d0a391f141a0a571e160f">[email protected]</span></a> to explain the circumstances and receive assistance.
FMCS will continue to review the user fees periodically and will
revise it as necessary. Any changes in the fees and their effective
date will be announced in the Federal Register.
Dated: July 28, 2023.
Anna Davis,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-16431 Filed 8-1-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6732-01-P
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