1. (a) At its discretion, the Arkansas Public Service Commission may allow the filing of briefs or oral arguments, and if allowed:

   1. (1) Shall fix the time for the:

      1. (A) Filing of briefs; or
      2. (B) Hearing of such argument; and
   2. (2) May impose reasonable limitations thereon.

2. (b) Briefs shall not be filed:

   1. (1) Absent an Arkansas Public Service Commission request for a brief; or
   2. (2) Without the Arkansas Public Service Commission’s prior approval.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 4.12 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.