---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 2422.32"
title: "5"
number: "2422.32"
heading: "When does the FLRA issue a certification or a revocation of certification?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/2422.32"
---

# §2422.32. When does the FLRA issue a certification or a revocation of certification?

- (a) **Certifications.** The FLRA issues an appropriate certification when:
  - (1) **After an election, runoff, or rerun—**
    - (i) No party files an objection or challenged ballots are not determinative; or
    - (ii) The FLRA decides and resolves objections and determinative challenged ballots; or
  - (2) **The FLRA issues a Decision and Order requiring a certification.**
- (b) **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:
  - (1) An incumbent exclusive representative files, during a representation proceeding, a disclaimer of any representational interest in the unit; or
  - (2) 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

[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]