- (a) An oral hearing will be conducted at the Hearing Official's discretion. An oral hearing may be conducted in-person, by telephone, by video conference, or other appropriate means as directed by the Hearing Official.
- (b) When the Hearing Official determines that an oral hearing will not be conducted, the decision will be based solely on the written submissions.
- (c) The Hearing Official will arrange for the recording and transcription of an oral hearing, which will serve as the official record of the hearing.
- (d) The hearing may proceed if a party fails, without excuse, to appear.