§166.140. Hearing Officer

a)         The Hearing Officer shall be designated by the Director of the Agency.

 

b)         The Hearing Officer shall have all authority necessary to conduct a fair and orderly hearing including, but not limited to, the power to:

 

1)         Schedule the hearing;

 

2)         Require prior submission of expert testimony and written exhibits;

 

3)         Require participants to state their position with respect to the issuance of the permit;

 

4)         Administrator oaths and affirmations;

 

5)         Examine witnesses to clarify testimony;

 

6)         Rule on the admissibility of evidence offered;

 

7)         Require persons who testify to do so under oath;

 

8)         Establish the time for making written submissions and closure of the record; and

 

9)         Continue a hearing from day-to-day or adjourn it to a later date, after considering the availability of the hearing location and the wishes of the participants.