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5 U.S. Code § 578 - Authority of the arbitrator

An arbitrator to whom a dispute is referred under this subchapter may—
(1)
regulate the course of and conduct arbitral hearings;
(2)
administer oaths and affirmations;
(3)
compel the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the hearing under the provisions of section 7 of title 9 only to the extent the agency involved is otherwise authorized by law to do so; and
(4)
make awards.
(Added Pub. L. 101–552, § 4(b), Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2742, § 588; renumbered § 578, Pub. L. 102–354, § 3(b)(2), Aug. 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 944.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments

1992—Pub. L. 102–354 renumbered section 588 of this title as this section.