26.39—Prehearing conferences.
(a)
The ALJ may schedule prehearing conferences as appropriate.
(b)
Upon the motion of any party or sua sponte, the ALJ may schedule a prehearing conference at a reasonable time in advance of the hearing.
(c)
The ALJ may consider the following at a prehearing conference:
(1)
Simplification of the issues;
(2)
Stipulations of fact and of the authenticity, accuracy, and admissibility of documents;
(3)
Submission of the case on briefs in lieu of an oral hearing;
(4)
Limitation of the number of witnesses;
(5)
The exchange of witness lists and of proposed exhibits;
(7)
The time and place for the hearing; and
(8)
Such other matters as may tend to expedite the fair and just disposition of the proceedings.