# 10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026): The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_27

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026)
- **Heading:** The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 708.21 (2026) § 708.21   Referral to the Office of Hearings and Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_21.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.22 (2026) § 708.22   Investigation of complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_22.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.23 (2026) § 708.23   Time to issue a report of investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_23.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.24 (2026) § 708.24   Hearings not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_24.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.25 (2026) § 708.25   Appointment of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_25.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.26 (2026) § 708.26   Time and location of hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_26.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.27 (2026) § 708.27   The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_27.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.28 (2026) § 708.28   Hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_28.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.29 (2026) § 708.29   Burdens of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_29.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.30 (2026) § 708.30   Timing for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_30.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.31 (2026) § 708.31   Procedure for issuing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_31.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.32 (2026) § 708.32   Appealing an initial agency decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_32.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.33 (2026) § 708.33   Procedure for appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_33.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 708.34 (2026) § 708.34   Procedure for issuing an appeal decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P708_S708_34.md)

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