§ 708.27 The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.

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Title 10 CFR: Energy › Chapter III: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › Part 708: DOE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE PROTECTION PROGRAM › Subpart C: Investigation, Hearing, and Decision Process › § 708.27: § 708.27 The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.

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The Administrative Judge may recommend, but may not require, that the parties attempt to resolve the complaint through alternative dispute resolution. Within 5 days of appointment, the Administrative Judge will make the contact information for the DOE's Alternative Dispute Resolution Office available to the parties.

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