5 C.F.R. § 2424.31 Resolution of disputed issues of material fact; hearings.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
When 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, as appropriate: (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) and/or (c)(5); or (d) Take any other appropriate action.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 2424—NEGOTIABILITY PROCEEDINGS
Subpart D—Processing a Petition for Review
§ 2424.31 Resolution of disputed issues of material fact; hearings.