39 CFR 962.10: (Rule 10) Prehearing conferences.

(a) At a reasonable time before the hearing, and with adequate notice to all parties, the Presiding Officer may conduct one or more prehearing conferences to discuss the following:

(1) Simplifying the issues;

(2) As necessary or desirable, amending the pleadings, including the need for a more definite statement;

(3) Stipulating or admitting to facts or the contents and authenticity of documents;

(4) Limiting the number of witnesses;

(5) Exchanging witness lists, copies of prior witness statements, and copies of hearing exhibits;

(6) Scheduling dates for the exchange of witness lists and proposed exhibits;

(7) Conducting discovery;

(8) Changing the hearing schedule; and

(9) Any other matters related to the proceeding.

(b) Within a reasonable time after the prehearing conference, the Presiding Officer will issue an order detailing all matters agreed to by the parties, or ordered by the Presiding Officer, at such conference.