49 C.F.R. § 5.89
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 5.89 (2026)
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.