Pursuant to Section 3 (e)(3) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579), the individual furnishing information on the Form NMB 8, Arbitrator's Personal Data Sheet, is hereby advised as follows:

Authority - Section 201.(b) of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1974 and 29 CFR 1404 constitute the authority for soliciting the information.

Purpose and Use - The information provided on this form will be used by the NMB Office of Arbitration Services to evaluate applicants for possible inclusion on the NMB roster of arbitrators and to update the information relative to current roster members. If accepted to the roster, pertinent information will be provided to the parties requesting panels of arbitrators to assist them in selecting the arbitrator best qualified to hear their dispute.

Effects of Non-disclosure - While completion of this form is voluntary, no individual will be admitted to the NMB roster of arbitrators unless this completed form is submitted to the agency.