(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.