---
kind: "section"
citation: "29 C.F.R. § 1404.10"
title: "29"
number: "1404.10"
heading: "Arbitrability."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/1404.10"
---

# §1404.10. Arbitrability.


OA will not decide the merits of a claim by either party that a dispute is not subject to arbitration. OA may, however, conduct a limited threshold inquiry to determine whether FMCS may lawfully submit a panel, make a direct appointment, or provide related arbitration services under this part, consistent with [§ 1404.9](/cfr/29/1404.9.md).


## Notes

### Amendments

[91 FR 49277, Aug. 4, 2026]

### Authority

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 172 and 29 U.S.C. 173 et seq.

### Source

Source: 84 FR 16206, Apr. 18, 2019, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[91 FR 49277, Aug. 4, 2026]