Section 26.39 - Prehearing conferences(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;(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.