Illinois Administrative Code
Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part 168 - PROCEDURES FOR CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS
Subpart B - PROCEDURES FOR CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS
Section 168.245 - Pre-Hearing Conferences
Universal Citation: 35 IL Admin Code ยง 168.245
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) A pre-hearing conference may be scheduled at the Hearing Officer's discretion or as a result of a request by any party. This conference shall be for the purpose of considering:
1) The simplification of
issues of fact and law;
2) The
necessity or desirability of amending pleadings or documents for the purpose of
clarification, amplification, or limitation;
3) The possibility of making admissions of
fact or stipulations concerning the foundation for testimony or exhibits or use
of matters of public record, to avoid unnecessary introduction of
proof;
4) The limitation of the
number of witnesses, including experts;
5) The usefulness of prior mutual exchange
between or among parties of prepared testimony and exhibits; and
6) Such other matters as may aid in the
simplification of the evidence and disposition of the proceeding.
b) After a pre-hearing conference, the Hearing Officer; shall provide all parties with a statement which recites:
1) Any action taken by the Hearing
Officer;
2) Any agreements made by
the parties as to any of the matters considered; and
3) Those issues remaining for
hearing.
c) A certified court reporter may be present at a pre-hearing conference. All costs related to the court reporting services shall be borne by the party requesting such service.
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