Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 271 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR DECISION MAKING
Subchapter B - RULES GOVERNING CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS
Section 11-271-112 - Consolidation and severance

(a) Consolidation. The hearing officer may, by motion or sua sponte, consolidate any or all matters at issue in two or more proceedings docketed under the rules of this subchapter where (1) there exists common parties or common questions of fact or law, (2) consolidation would expedite and simplify consideration of the issues, and (3) consolidation would not adversely affect the rights of parties engaged in otherwise separate proceedings.

(b) Severance. The hearing officer may, by motion or sua sponte, for good cause shown order any proceedings severed with respect to any or all parties or issues.