(a) Prehearing. The hearing officer may schedule a prehearing conference if he or she believes that a conference would more clearly define the issues.

(b) Summary judgment. Either party to the hearing may ask the hearing officer to rule on a motion for summary judgment.

[72 FR 68725, Dec. 5, 2007]


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