49 CFR §599.510

1. (a)After the Hearing Officer receives a case file from the Chief Counsel, the Hearing Officer notifies the party in writing of:
   1. (1)The date, time and location of the hearing and whether the hearing will be conducted telephonically or at the DOT Headquarters building in Washington, D.C.;
   2. (2)The right to be represented at all stages of the proceeding by counsel as set forth in § 599.511; and,
   3. (3)The right to a free copy of all written evidence in the case file as set forth in § 599.507.
2. (b)On the request of a party, or at the Hearing Officer's direction, multiple proceedings may be consolidated if at any time it appears that such consolidation is necessary or desirable.