The Department of the Interior’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
policy encourages the use of a broad spectrum of processes available to
assist in effectively preventing, managing and resolving conflicts.
The program is designed to assist with disputes that may arise in four
areas: workplace, programmatic, procurement, and regulatory.
The Department’s
Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution (CADR) http://www.doi.gov/cadr/,
202-327-5383, can provide information on the ADR program.
Programmatic, Procurement, and Regulatory ADR
The Division of Policy and Directives Management (PDM) serves as the
Bureau Dispute Resolution Specialist and serves as the Service representative
on the Interior Dispute Resolution Council. PDM acts as a Service liaison
with the Department of the Interior CADR staff and ensures that Service
programs and initiatives are in compliance with Departmental guidelines.
PDM serves as the primary point of contact within the Service in all ADR
areas except for workplace, and will assist Service personnel with process
design, selection of neutrals, referrals and convening of cases/projects
as requested.
Workplace ADR
The Workplace Alternative Dispute Resolution Manager (WAM) is Sara Prigan, of the Division of Policy and Directives Management,
Washington Office. The WAM assembles, trains, and serves as the point of
contact (POC) for Conflict Resolution (CORE) Specialists located in the
Regions. The WAM also performs intake for possible mediations as necessary.
The WAM works with the Department of the Interior ADR community of practice,
led by CADR, which focuses on policy issues, methods, procedures, and resource
sharing. The WAM is responsible for overseeing implementation of the Interior
Resolution Network (IRN), a new Department workplace ADR system. The scope
of the WAM is limited to workplace conflicts.
Contact: Angie Graziano, (703) 358-1887, Angela_Graziano@fws.gov
CORE PLUS Documents:
Workplace Conflict Resolution (CORE PLUS) Services Available Memo (Word)
Award Announcement of Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Conflict Resolution (pdf)
Core Plus Inhouse Roster (Excel)
CORE PLUS DATA REPORT (Word)
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