5 U.S.C. § 578 : US Code - Section 578: Authority of the arbitrator

Search 5 U.S.C. § 578 : US Code - 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.