207.111—Prehearing conference.

The administrative law judge may direct the attorney or other representatives for the parties to meet with him or her to consider any or all of the following:
(a) Simplification and clarification of the issues;
(b) Scope of the hearing;
(c) Stipulations and admissions of either fact or the content and authenticity of documents;
(d) Disclosure of the names of witnesses and the exchange of documents or other physical evidence that will be introduced in the course of the hearing; and
(e) Such other matters as may aid in the orderly and expeditious disposition of the proceedings.