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22 SECTION 2. Should the Agency propose a change described in Section 1, thirty (30) days written notice of the proposed change shall be provided to the Union at the corresponding level, except where specifically authorized by this Agreement or otherwise agreed to by the Parties. It is agreed longer notice periods are in the best interest of the Parties and should be provided whenever feasible. e Union shall have up to fieen (15) days from receipt of the notice to request a meeting regarding the change. If the Union requests a meeting, the meeting will be held within ten (10) days of the Union's request and the Parties will review the proposed changes. e Union may submit written proposals within thirty (30) days of receipt of the original notice of the change(s). If the Union requests a meeting or submits written proposals, the Parties shall meet at a mutually agreeable time and place to conduct negotiations. e Parties agree that every effort shall be made to reach agreement as expeditiously as possible. If the Union does not request a meeting or submit written proposals within the prescribed time period, the Agency may implement the change as proposed. SECTION 3. If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute, they are free to pursue whatever course of action is available to them under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute or other relevant statutes/law. However, by mutual agreement, if the Parties at the local level are unable to reach an agreement, the issue may be escalated within ten (10) days to the next highest organizational level, as identified in Appendix B. If, aer a good faith effort, the Parties at the next highest organizational level are unable to reach an agreement, by mutual consent the issue may be escalated within ten (10) days to the national level. is applies to issues originating below the national level of recognition. Unless otherwise permitted by law or this Article, no changes will be implemented by the Agency until all negotiations have been completed including any impasse proceedings. SECTION 4. e Parties below the national level of recognition may enter into written agreements or understandings on individual issues that do not conflict with this Agreement. However, unless specifically authorized by this Agreement, no such agreements may increase or diminish entitlements expressly contained in this Agreement.

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