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Interagency
ADR Working Group
CONSULTATION TEAMS
What is a Consultation Team? Many CES members have said that what would be most helpful to them in their efforts to establish the use of ADR in their agency or department is to have someone with an expertise in ADR to work with and consult on an ongoing basis. In response, the CES Steering Committee has put together a highly experienced group of ADR professionals from throughout the government to assist Section members!! The CES Consultation Team is available to assist in your efforts to develop and implement the use of ADR in your organization. Following an initial consultation to discuss your unique needs and situation, a specialized Team of 2-3 individuals will be out together that has the skills and experience to best assist your efforts. What Will a Consultation Team Do? Your specialized Consultation Team will be available to assist you in all aspects of your ADR program efforts. Once established, you will work with your Consultation Team to determine how the Team can best assist you and your agency. Though it is your responsibility to develop and implement your ADR program, Team members will assist you by providing their experience and insights, serving as a reality check and source of ideas, making presentations, and helping you to locate other assistance as needed. In essence, they will serve as your "personal ADR consultant". If additional ADR program expertise proves useful as your efforts evolve, additional experts may be added to the Team or called in as consultants by Team members to ensure your needs are met. How Do I Request a Consultation Team? David Batson, ADR Liaison for EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, is the Section contact for obtaining a Consultation Team. If you are interested in having a Team assist you, or just want to learn more about Consultation Teams, contact David at 202/564-5103 or by E-mail at batson.david@epa.gov. When you call, David will set up an initial meeting to discuss your ADR program and needs, then put together a specialized Consultation Team to work with you. Can I serve on a Consultation Team? Yes! Many areas of ADR and program development expertise will be needed to fully assist CES members. If you could provide such expertise, please contact David Batson about being considered as a Consultation team member.
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