| (a) The presiding officer has authority to issue orders
to control the conduct and scope of the proceeding, including orders
to:
(1) Rule on motions;
(2) Impose sanctions;
(3) Establish deadlines;
(4) Schedule and conduct pre-hearing or post-hearing
conferences;
(5) Require the prefiling of exhibits and testimony;
(6) Set out requirements for participation in the case;
and
(7) Take other steps conducive to a fair and efficient
formal hearing.
(b) Record of rulings. Rulings not made orally at a
recorded prehearing conference or hearing shall be in writing and
issued to all parties of record.
(c) Consolidation or joinder for hearing. The presiding
officer may order that cases be consolidated or joined for hearing
if:
(1) there are common issues of law or fact; and
(2) consolidation or joint hearing will promote the
fair and efficient handling of the matters.
(d) Severance of issues. The presiding officer may
order severance of issues if separate hearings on the issues will
promote the fair and efficient handling of the matters.
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