Article 32
Parking Facilities
History

Section 1. General

The Department will adhere to all applicable rules and regulations and the provisions in this Article in the operation of parking facilities within the Frances Perkins Building (FPB).

Section 2. Assignment of Carpool Spaces

a. In assigning available carpool parking spaces in the FPB, the Department will use the following criteria:

(1) The prime carpool applicant must be a full-time DOL employee;
(2) Other carpool members may be employed outside DOL;
(3) Applicants can only apply for one (1) carpool;
(4) Priority will be given to applications containing the largest number of carpool riders; and
(5) In the event of a tie, a carpool application with the highest total years of Federal Service will be selected.

b. For purposes of determining carpool size, children attending the DOL Child Development Center will be considered additional carpool members if the carpool is composed of at least three (3) adult members.

Section 3. Changes in Garage Operations

Nothing in this Article shall preclude the Department from changing the procedures governing the administration of parking facilities. Prior to implementing any changes, Management will notify the Union of the proposed changes and negotiate on the impact of such changes, as appropriate.