§ 26.39. Prehearing conferences.
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(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;
(6)Discovery;
(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.