Step 6 Order Scheduling Hearing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026781",
  "term": "Step 6 Order Scheduling Hearing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Shortly after the parties file and serve their Prehearing Exchanges, the presiding ALJ issues an “Order Scheduling Hearing,” in which the ALJ directs the parties to prepare a joint list of “stipulations,” or matters upon which the parties agree. Because the time allotted for a hearing is limited, parties are strongly encouraged to stipulate (agree) to any matters that cannot reasonably be contested in order to ensure that the hearing is efficient, concise, and focused solely on those issues actually disputed by the parties. Parties may stipulate to facts; the authenticity, content, and/or admissibility of exhibits; and any written direct testimony of a witness that a party submitted in its Prehearing Exchange. Parties are required to record these stipulations in a document entitled “Joint Stipulations,” which both parties sign.",
  "references": [
    "Office of Administrative Law Judges Citizen’s Guide October 2010 at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-09/documents/citizens-guide.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/step-6-order-scheduling-hearing/"
}