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• United States Code
• TITLE 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
• PART I - THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
• CHAPTER 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
• SUBCHAPTER IV - ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS

      For the purposes of this subchapter, an agency may use (with or
    without reimbursement) the services and facilities of other Federal
    agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, public and private
    organizations and agencies, and individuals, with the consent of
    such agencies, organizations, and individuals. An agency may accept
    voluntary and uncompensated services for purposes of this
    subchapter without regard to the provisions of section 1342 of
    title 31.