Except as otherwise limited by this part, all parties may—

(a)  Be accompanied, represented, and advised by a representative;

(b)  Participate in any conference held by the ALJ;

(c)  Conduct discovery;

(d)  Agree to stipulations of fact or law, which shall be made part of the record;

(e)  Present evidence relevant to the issue at the hearing;

(f)  Present and cross-examine witnesses;

(g) Present oral arguments at the hearing as permitted by the ALJ; and

(h) Submit written briefs and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law after the hearing.