Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 06, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Jun 04, 2026
§ 5.89 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

The OAs and the components of OST with enforcement authority are encouraged to use ADR to resolve enforcement cases where appropriate. The Department's ADR policy describes a variety of problem-solving processes that can be used in lieu of litigation or other adversarial proceedings to resolve disputes over compliance.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 322(a)
source: 91 FR 22437, Apr. 27, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 49 CFR 5.89