Where appropriate and to the extent authorized by law, the use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, factfinding, minitrials, and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under this chapter.
Pub. L. 101–336, title V, § 514104 Stat. 377 Pub. L. 110–325, § 6(a)(2)122 Stat. 3558 (, formerly § 513, , ; renumbered § 514, , , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 101–336104 Stat. 327 section 12101 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Prior Provisions
section 514 of Pub. L. 101–336section 12213 of this titleA prior was renumbered section 515 and is classified to .