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Early ADR Program (NUREG/BR-0313)

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Date Published: September 2004

Office of Enforcement
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001

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Introduction

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to promote a safety-conscious work environment by facilitating timely and amicable resolution of discrimination concerns. The term ''Early ADR'' refers to the use of ADR prior to an NRC investigation in cases where an allegation of discrimination, in potential violation of the NRC's employee protection regulations, is received and the NRC has determined a potential case exists. The parties to Early ADR will normally be the complainant and his or her employer (typically a licensee or licensee's contractor).

The form of ADR used in the NRC's program is mediation. Mediation is a voluntary, informal process where a skilled, unbiased neutral (the mediator) is agreed to by both parties and works with both parties in an attempt to reach a settlement. The mediator uses consensus building skills and knowledge of negotiation to help parties find creative solutions.

For more information about the NRC's enforcement program, see the Office of Enforcement's web page at http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/enforcement/adr.html.