POWERS OF THE PANEL.

SEC. 1543. POWERS OF THE PANEL.(a) Hearings.—The Panel may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Panel considers advisable to carry out this subtitle.(b) Information From Federal Agencies.—The Panel may secure directly from any agency such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out this subtitle. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Panel, the head of such agency shall furnish such information to the Panel.(c) Postal Services.—The Panel may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as agencies of the Federal Government.(d) Gifts.—The Panel may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.