§5.89. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
49 C.F.R. § 5.89
The OAs and the components of OST with enforcement authority are encouraged to use ADR to resolve enforcement cases where appropriate. The Department's ADR policy describes a variety of problem-solving processes that can be used in lieu of litigation or other adversarial proceedings to resolve disputes over compliance.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 322(a).
Source
Source: 91 FR 22437, Apr. 27, 2026, unless otherwise noted.