Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Form R-19 Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement Form and Instruction	Modified
6-24-2025 OMB Supporting Statement A - OMB No. 3076-0003 R-19 Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-06-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
32221	Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3076-0003	ICR Reference No: 202505-3076-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202202-3076-001
Agency/Subagency: FMCS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/24/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	2,000	2,000
Time Burden (Hours)	333	333
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19) is used by FMCS to monitor the performance of the arbitrators on its roster. The form is filed by the arbitrator each time the arbitrator renders a decision.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 172 Name of Law: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
   US Code: 29 USC 171 (b) Name of Law: Declaration of purpose and policy
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 11541	03/07/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 21482	05/20/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement	Form R-19	Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,000	2,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	333	333	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $17,350

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 06/24/2025

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