46 U.S.C. § 30912

Arbitration, compromise, or settlement

The Secretary of a department of the United States Government, or the board of trustees of a federally-owned corporation, may arbitrate, compromise, or settle a claim under this chapter.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1519 .)