(b) The Judge has the authority to:

1. (1) Set and change the date, time and place of the hearing upon reasonable notice to the parties;
2. (2) Continue or recess the hearing in whole or in part for a reasonable period of time;
3. (3) Hold conferences to identify or simplify the issues, or to consider other matters that may aid in the expeditious disposition of the proceeding;
4. (4) Administer oaths and affirmations;
5. (5) Issue subpoenas in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 875 and 876 requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents at dispositions or at hearings;
6. (6) Rule on motions and other procedural matters;
7. (7) Regulate the scope and timing of discovery;
8. (8) Regulate the course of the hearing and the conduct of representatives and parties;
9. (9) Examine witnesses;
10. (10) Receive, rule on, exclude, or limit evidence;
11. (11) Upon motion of a party, take official notice of facts;
12. (12) Upon motion of a party, decide cases, in whole or in part, by summary judgment where there is no disputed issue of material fact;
13. (13) Conduct any conference, argument, or hearing on motions in person or by telephone; and
14. (14) Exercise such other authority as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Judge under this part.