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§ 7449. Investigations and power to subpoena
(a) Investigations
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary considers necessary—
(1) for the effective administration of this subchapter; and
(2) to determine whether any person has engaged or is engaging in an act that constitutes a violation of this subchapter, or an order, rule, or regulation issued under this subchapter.
(b) Subpoenas, oaths, and affirmations
(1) In general
(2) Administrative hearings
(c) Aid of courts
(d) Contempt
(e) Process
(f) Hearing site
(Pub. L. 104–127, title V, § 540, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1062.)