16.19—Prehearing conferences.
(b)
Upon the motion of any party, the ALJ shall
schedule at least one prehearing conference at a
reasonable time in advance of the hearing.
(2)
The necessity or desirability of amendments
to the pleadings, including the need for a more
definite statement;
(5)
Whether a party chooses to waive appearance
at an oral hearing and to submit only documentary
evidence (subject to the objection of other
parties) and written argument;
(d)
The ALJ may issue an order containing all
matters agreed upon by the parties or ordered by
the ALJ at a prehearing conference.