# Procedures for Protests and Contracts Dispute
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-09-07 · Effective 2011-10-07 · 76 FR 55217
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-22842
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 76 FR 55217
- **Publication date:** 2011-09-07
- **Effective date:** 2011-10-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2010-0840
## Abstract

This action updates, simplifies, and streamlines the current regulations governing the procedures for bid protests brought against the FAA and contract disputes brought against or by the FAA. It also adds a voluntary dispute avoidance and early resolution process. This action ensures the regulations reflect the changes that have evolved since they were first implemented in 1999. The intended effect of this action is to further improve the protest and dispute process.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/07/2011-22842/procedures-for-protests-and-contracts-dispute)
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