SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

FMCS is an independent federal agency tasked by Congress to provide mediation, conciliation, and voluntary arbitration services in the private and federal sectors. In service of its mission, non-federal sources reimburse FMCS for certain expenses including, but not limited to, processing FOIA requests under 29 CFR 1401; requests for arbitrator panels, under 29 CFR 1404; and labor relations training. Commercial receivables are typically paid in the form of physical checks sent to the agency and processed by Treasury's Administrative Resource Center (ARC), which charges FMCS a processing fee per transaction.

In 2023, FMCS expects to receive more than 6,000 commercial receivables. The costs associated with processing commercial receivables has necessitated FMCS to move to Pay.gov. If Pay.gov submission creates an undue hardship, payees may contact payments@fmcs.gov to explain the circumstances and receive assistance.

87 FR 52559