---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 1144.1"
title: "49"
number: "1144.1"
heading: "Negotiation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/1144.1"
---

# §1144.1. Negotiation.

- (a) **Timing.** At least 5 days prior to seeking the prescription of a through route, joint rate, or reciprocal switching, the party intending to initiate such action must first seek to engage in negotiations to resolve its dispute with the prospective defendants.
- (b) **Participation.** Participation or failure to participate in negotiations does not waive a party's right to file a timely request for prescription.
- (c) **Arbitration.** The parties may use arbitration as part of the negotiation process, or in lieu of litigation before the Board.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321, 10703, 10705, and 11102.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 61290, Sept. 30, 2002, unless otherwise noted.