# 22 C.F.R. § 1423.9 (2026): Action by the Regional Director > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_9 ## Section - **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 1423.9 (2026) - **Heading:** Action by the Regional Director - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter XIV: FOREIGN SERVICE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD › FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY › GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY › AND THE FOREIGN SERVICE IMPASSE DISPUTES PANEL / Part 1423: UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS / § 1423.9: § 1423.9 Action by the Regional Director. ## Text (a) The Regional Director shall take action which may consist of the following, as appropriate: (1) Approve a request to withdraw a charge; (2) Refuse to issue a complaint; (3) Approve a written settlement agreement in accordance with the provisions of § 1423.11; (4) Issue a complaint; (5) Upon agreement of all parties, transfer to the Board for decision, after issuance of a complaint, a stipulation of facts in accordance with the provisions of § 1429.1(a) this subchapter; or (6) Withdraw a complaint. (b) Parties may request the General Counsel to seek appropriate temporary relief (including a restraining order) under 22 U.S.C. 4109(d). The General Counsel will initiate and prosecute injunctive proceedings under 22 U.S.C. 4109(d) only upon approval of the Board. A determination by the General Counsel not to seek approval of the Board for such temporary relief is final and may not be applied to the Board. (c) Upon a determination to issue a complaint, whenever it is deemed advisable by the Board to seek appropriate temporary relief (including a restraining order) under 22 U.S.C. 4109(d), the Regional Attorney or other designated agent of the Board to whom the matter has been referred will make application for appropriate temporary relief (including a restraining order) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Such temporary relief will not be sought unless the record establishes probable cause that an unfair labor practice is being committed, or if such temporary relief will interfere with the ability of the Department to carry out its essential functions. make application for appropriate temporary relief (including a restraining order) in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Such temporary relief will not be sought unless the record establishes probable cause that an unfair labor practice is being committed, or if such temporary relief will interfere with the ability of the Department to carry out its essential functions. (d) Whenever temporary relief has been obtained pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4109(d) and thereafter the Administrative Law Judge hearing the complaint, upon which the determination to seek such temporary relief was predicated, recommends dismissal of such complaint, in whole or in part, the Regional Attorney or other designated agent of the Board handling the case for the Board shall inform the United States District Court for the District of Columbia of the possible change in circumstances arising out of the decision of the Administrative Law Judge. ## Nearby sections - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.1 (2026) § 1423.1 Applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_1.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.2 (2026) § 1423.2 Informal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_2.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.3 (2026) § 1423.3 Who may file charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_3.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.4 (2026) § 1423.4 Contents of the charge; supporting evidence and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_4.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.5 (2026) § 1423.5 Selection of the unfair labor practice procedure or the negotiability procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_5.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.6 (2026) § 1423.6 Filing and service of copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_6.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.7 (2026) § 1423.7 Investigation of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_7.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.8 (2026) § 1423.8 Amendment of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_8.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.9 (2026) § 1423.9 Action by the Regional Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_9.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.10 (2026) § 1423.10 Determination not to issue complaint; review of action by the Regional Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_10.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.11 (2026) § 1423.11 Settlement or adjustment of issues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_11.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.12 (2026) § 1423.12 Issuance and contents of the complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_12.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.13 (2026) § 1423.13 Answer to the complaint; extension of time for filing; amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_13.md) - [22 C.F.R. § 1423.14 (2026) § 1423.14 Conduct of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_9. 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