CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER J—SUPERFUND, EMERGENCY PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROGRAMS (Parts 300–375) > PART 305—COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE SUPERFUND > SUBPART B—Parties and Appearances (§305.10 to §305.11) > 305.11—Consolidation and severance.

305.11—Consolidation and severance.

(a) Consolidation. The Presiding Officer may, by motion or sua sponte, consolidate any or all matters at issue in two or more proceedings docketed under this part where:
(1) There exist common parties or common questions of fact or law;
(2) Consolidation would expedite and simplify consideration of the issues; and
(3) Consolidation would not adversely affect the rights of parties engaged in otherwise separate proceedings.
(b) Severance. The Presiding Officer may, by motion or sua sponte, for good cause shown, order any proceedings severed with respect to any or all parties or issues.