R305-7-308. Conferences, Proceedings and Order

  (1) The ALJ may hold one or more conferences for the purposes of:

  (a) identifying and, if possible, narrowing the issues that will be considered;

  (b) determining whether an issue will be considered at a dispositive motion hearing or an evidentiary hearing;

  (c) establishing schedules for disclosures, exchange of witness lists, and the filing of motions, testimony and pre-hearing memoranda;

  (d) determining the status of the litigation;

  (e) considering stipulations of fact or law; and

  (f) considering any other pre-hearing matters.

  (2) The ALJ shall issue an order memorializing any determinations made about the matters considered in a conference.

  (3) The ALJ may at any time order a party to make a more clear statement of the issues the party intends to raise at a hearing.

  (4) The ALJ may:

  (a) require the parties to submit proposed schedules for the proceeding; and

  (b) change deadlines and page limits for submissions established by this Rule.

  (5) Any party may request the ALJ conduct a hearing for the purpose of addressing the matters described in R305-7-308(1).