16.28—Motions.
(a)
Any application to the ALJ for an order or
ruling shall be by motion. Motions shall state the
relief sought, the authority relied upon, and the
facts alleged, and shall be filed with the ALJ and
served on all other parties.
(b)
Except for motions made during a prehearing
conference or at the hearing, all motions shall be
in writing. The ALJ may require that oral motions
be reduced to writing.
(c)
Within 15 days after a written motion is
served, or such other time as may be fixed by the
ALJ, any party may file a response to such
motion.
(d)
The ALJ may not grant a written motion
before the time for filing responses thereto has
expired, except upon consent of the parties or
following a hearing on the motion, but may
overrule or deny such motion without awaiting a
response.
(e)
The ALJ shall make a reasonable effort to
dispose of all outstanding motions prior to the
beginning of the hearing.