The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques in United States Air Force Environmental Conflicts

Abstract

The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in government disputes is mandated by the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990. The use of ADR to resolve disputes provides a quick and inexpensive resolution versus litigation. The Air Force currently has a very strong ADR program in place to resolve acquisition and workplace disputes. However, the varied conditions and situations of environmental issues have prevented the Air Force from achieving similar success in this area. This research analyzes the experiences of 26 Environmental Conflict Resolution Practitioners who have resolved environmental disputes using ADR techniques. Content analysis and pattern matching were used to provide insight into the current use of ADR techniques in military environmental disputes. The insight gained from this research provides the Air Force with information to better understand the current practices in environmental ADR and also provides areas for further research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA434367

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  • Nanci R. Pigeon

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
  • Base Closures
  • Data Analysis
  • Ecology
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Natural Resources
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Students
  • United States

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