[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 29, Volume 4] [Revised as of July 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 29CFR1404.19] [Page 55] TITLE 29--LABOR CHAPTER XII--FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE PART 1404_ARBITRATION SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart D_Expedited Arbitration Sec. 1404.19 Arbitration process. (a) Once notified of the expedited case appointment by the OAS, the arbitrator must contact the parties within seven (7) calendar days. (b) The parties and the arbitrator must attempt to schedule a hearing within 30 days of the appointment date. (c) Absent mutual agreement, all hearings will be concluded within one day. No transcripts of the proceedings will be made and the filing of post-hearing briefs will not be allowed. (d) All awards must be completed within seven (7) working days from the hearing. These awards are expected to be brief, concise, and not required extensive written opinion or research time.