Pub. L. 101-336, tit. V, sec. 513
ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
SEC. 513. ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 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, 104 STAT. 378and arbitration, is encouraged to resolve disputes arising under this Act.