(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.
Structure US Code
Title 5— GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART I— THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
CHAPTER 5— ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER IV— ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
§ 575. Authorization of arbitration
§ 576. Enforcement of arbitration agreements
§ 578. Authority of the arbitrator