5 U.S.C. § 578

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 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.

5 U.S.C. § 578

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

AMENDMENTS1992- Pub. L. 102-354 renumbered section 588 of this title as this section.