Federal Register #2026-18936

National Mediation Board requests public comment on information collection for representation dispute investigations

The National Mediation Board (NMB), an independent federal agency, is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection for representation dispute investigations. - Government Buyer: - National Mediation Board (NMB) - Office of Legal Affairs - Purpose: - Reinstatement of the "Application for Investigation of Representation Dispute" information collection - Only change is an update to the agency's headquarters address - Scope: - Used to collect information from carrier and union officials, and employees of railroads and airlines - Facilitates investigations under the Railway Labor Act - Requirements: - No products, services, or technical solutions are being procured - No OEMs or vendors involved - Collection is voluntary - Estimated annual responses: 25 - Total annual burden: 6.25 hours - Notable Details: - Application form available from NMB's Office of Legal Affairs and online - Notice is strictly for public comment on the information collection process - No unique technical or product requirements

Description

The National Mediation Board (NMB) is seeking public comments on the proposed reinstatement, with non-substantive change, of a previously approved information collection titled "Application for Investigation of Representation Dispute." The change relates to updating the agency's Washington, DC headquarters address effective August 1, 2026. This collection is used to gather necessary information to investigate representation disputes among carrier employees under the Railway Labor Act. Comments on the proposed collection are due by November 16, 2026.

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