[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 21]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR179.85]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 179--FORMAL EVIDENTIARY PUBLIC HEARING--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart E--Hearing Procedures
 
Sec. 179.85  Purpose of preliminary conference.

    The presiding officer will conduct one or more preliminary 
conferences for the following purposes:
    (a) To determine the areas of factual disagreement to be considered 
at the hearing.
    (b) To establish any necessary procedural rules to control the 
course of the hearing and the schedule for the hearing.
    (c) To group parties with substantially similar interests, for 
purposes of presenting evidence, making objections, cross-examination, 
and presenting oral argument.
    (d) To obtain stipulations and admissions of facts.
    (e) To take other action that may expedite the hearing.