§2422.32. When does the FLRA issue a certification or a revocation of certification?
5 C.F.R. § 2422.32
Certifications. The FLRA issues an appropriate certification when:
After an election, runoff, or rerun—
No party files an objection or challenged ballots are not determinative; or
The FLRA decides and resolves objections and determinative challenged ballots; or
The FLRA issues a Decision and Order requiring a certification.
Revocations. Without prejudice to any rights and obligations that may exist under the Statute, the FLRA revokes a recognition or certification, as appropriate, and provides a written statement of reasons when:
An incumbent exclusive representative files, during a representation proceeding, a disclaimer of any representational interest in the unit; or
A petition is filed and, due to a substantial change in the character and scope of the unit, the unit is no longer appropriate and an election is not warranted.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[91 FR 13945, Mar. 24, 2026]
Authority
Authority: 3 U.S.C. 431; 5 U.S.C. 7134.
Source
Source: 77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[91 FR 13945, Mar. 24, 2026]