Source: https://www.ocwr.gov/sites/default/files/rulemaking/030104_proceduralrules.htm
Timestamp: 2019-07-16 06:29:16
Document Index: 423064034

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 2422', 'art 2424', 'art 2425', 'art 2426', 'art 2427', 'art 2428', 'art 2470']

(c)When, How, and Where to Request Counseling. A [formal] request for counseling must be in writing, and [: (1)] shall be [made] filed with the Office of Compliance at Room LA-200, 110 Second Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540-1999; [[telephone 202-724-9250;]] FAX 202-426-1913; TDD 202-426-1912, not later than 180 days after the alleged violation of the Act.[;
(m) Employees of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police.
(ii) After having contacted the Office and having utilized the grievance procedures of the Architect of the Capitol or of the Capitol Police Board, the employee may notify the Office that he or she wishes to return to the procedures under these rules:
(B) within 20 days after service of a final decision resulting from the grievance procedures of the Architect of the Capitol or the Capitol Police Board.
(iii) The period during which the matter is pending in the internal grievance procedure shall not count against the time available for counseling or mediation under the Act. If the grievance is resolved to the employee’s satisfaction, the employee shall so notify the Office within 20 days after the employee has received service of the final decision resulting from the grievance procedure. [[or i]] If no request to return to the procedures under these rules is received within [[the applicable time period]] 60 days after the expiration of the period recommended by the Executive Director, the Office will [[consider the case to be closed in its official files]] issue a Notice of End of Counseling, as specified in section 2.04(i) of these Rules.
2.04 Mediation.
(c) Communication Regarding Civil Actions Filed with District Court. [(1)[ The party filing any civil action with the United States District Court pursuant to sections 404(2) and 408 of the Act [should simultaneously provide a copy of the complaint] shall provide a written notice to the Office that the party has filed a civil action, specifying the district court in which the civil action was filed and the case number.
(d) Summary Judgment. A Hearing Officer may, after notice and an opportunity for the parties to address the question of summary judgment, [[to respond,]] issue summary judgment on some or all of the complaint.
Discussion: Hearing Officers have plenary authority to conduct hearings and make final decisions, including summary judgment, pursuant to section 405 of the Act. The amendments more adequately reflect the existing authority of Hearing Officers. In response to a comment, the Board has included the requirement that the parties be given the opportunity to address the issue. The Board has also addressed the circumstance of a partial disposition of a case.
Discussion: In response to comments, and upon further consideration, the Board has amended this proposal to better reflect existing statutory authority. Section 556(c)(5) of the Administrative Procedure Act, referenced in section 405(d)(3) of the Act, specifically authorizes a presiding official to “regulate the course of the hearing”. The amendment authorizes a Hearing Officer to carry out that responsibility when required by a representative’s conduct.
Discussion: The addition of “other matter or determination reviewable by the Board” is intended to address: collective bargaining representation decisions made pursuant to Part 2422 of the Office of Compliance Rules regarding labor-management relations, negotiability determinations made pursuant to Part 2424 of the same Rules, review of arbitration awards under Part 2425 of the same Rules, determination of bargaining consultation rights under Part 2426 of the same Rules, requests for general statements of policy or guidance under Part 2427 of the same Rules, enforcement of standards of conduct decisions and orders by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor Management Relations pursuant to Part 2428 of the same Rules, and determinations regarding collective bargaining impasses pursuant to Part 2470 of the same Rules. The term “matter” was included by the Board on further consideration, because some of the procedures referenced in the labor-management relations Rules are addressed to the Board in the first instance. Submission by electronic version is in addition to the existing methods for filing submissions. This addition reflects the decision of this agency to begin exploring the process of migration toward electronic filing. Because of limits in available technology, it remains necessary to designate a particular format for electronic disk transmittal. In response to comments, the Board has amended the proposal to allow for a “request” rather than a requirement. The availability of submissions on disk, particularly of lengthy documents, can save the Office time and expense in handling such documents.
(b) Formal Settlement Agreement. The parties may agree formally to settle all or part of a disputed matter in accordance with section 414 of the Act. In that event, the agreement shall be in writing and submitted to the Executive Director for review and approval. If the Executive Director does not approve the settlement, such disapproval shall be in writing, shall set forth the grounds therefor, and shall render the settlement ineffective.