Ark. Code Ann. § 23-18-518: Conduct of hearing

(a) The Arkansas Public Service Commission shall hold a hearing, unless waived by the parties, on an application filed under § 23-18-511 .

(b) A record shall be made of the hearing and of all testimony taken and the cross-examination thereon.

(c) Rules of the commission shall apply to the proceeding.

(d) The commission may provide for the consolidation of the representation of parties having similar interests.