(a) Generally. Except when hearings are scheduled by calendar call,
the administrative law judge to whom the matter is referred shall notify
the parties by mail of a day, time, and place set for hearing thereon or
for a prehearing conference, or both. No date earlier than fifteen (15)
days after the date of such notice shall be set for such hearing or
conference, except by agreement of the parties. Service of such notice
shall be made by regular, first-class mail, unless under the
circumstances it appears to the administrative law judge that certified
mail, mailgram, telephone, or any combination of these methods should be
used instead.
(b) Change of date, time and place. The Chief Administrative Law
Judge or the administrative law judge assigned to the case may change
the time, date and place of the hearing, or temporarily adjourn a
hearing, on his or her own motion or for good cause shown by a party.
The parties shall be given not less than ten (10) days notice of the new
hearing date, unless they agree to such change without such notice.
(c) Place of hearing. Unless otherwise required by statute or
regulation, due regard shall be given to the convenience of the parties
and the witnesses in selecting a place for the hearing.
