§26.39. Prehearing conferences.

24 C.F.R. § 26.39

(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.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3535(d).

Source: 73 FR 76833, Dec. 17, 2008, unless otherwise noted.