§ 1305. Administrative law judges
For the purpose of sections 
3105, 
3344, 
4301
(2)(D), and 
5372 of this title and the provisions of section 
5335
(a)(B) of this title that relate to administrative law judges, the Office of Personnel Management may, and for the purpose of section 
7521 of this title, the Merit Systems Protection Board may investigate, prescribe regulations, appoint advisory committees as necessary, recommend legislation, subpena witnesses and records, and pay witness fees as established for the courts of the United States.