Although
negotiated rulemaking is a process conducted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act
at public meetings that have been announced in the Federal Register, confidentiality may also be a consideration for the participants.
Mediation, facilitation, conciliation, factfinding, mini-trials, negotiation,
negotiated rulemaking, early neutral evaluation, policy dialogues, use of ombuds, arbitration, and other processes that usually involve a neutral third party who assists the parties in preventing and resolving disputes, when used effectively, will help us resolve potential conflicts and disputes
at an early stage and in an expeditious, cost - effective manner.