Section 2424.31 - Hearings and other appropriate actionWhen necessary to resolve disputed issues of material fact in a negotiability or bargaining obligation dispute, or when it would otherwise aid in decision making, the Authority, or its designated representative, may, in its discretion:
(a) Direct the parties to provide specific documentary evidence;(b) Direct the parties to provide answers to specific factual questions;(c) Refer the matter to a hearing pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7117(b)(3) or (c)(5) ; or(d) Take any other appropriate action.63 FR 66413, Dec. 2, 1998, as amended at 88 FR 62459, Sept. 12, 2023; 88 FR 69873, Oct. 10, 2023 88 FR 62459, 10/12/2023; 88 FR 69873, 10/12/2023