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. CFR Title Parts 14 17 18 343 46 502 49 1109