If the Board issues a decision remanding a case to the presiding officer, the presiding officer:

1. (a) May, subject to any directions or restrictions in the Board's decision and § 4.315, do one or more of the following to resolve any issues of fact or law:

   1. (1) Request information from the Project Director and the parties in interest or other persons or entities;
   2. (2) Schedule and hold a prehearing conference;
   3. (3) Schedule and hold a hearing; or
   4. (4) Take any other action authorized by this subpart; and
2. (b) Will issue an order upon remand determining the issues of fact or law.