[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 23] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR179.97] [Page 326] 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. 179.97 Conferences during hearing. The presiding officer may schedule and hold conferences as needed to monitor the progress of the hearing, narrow and simplify the issues, and consider and rule on motions, requests, or other matters concerning the development of the evidence.