Motions are strictly limited and should ordinarily be made orally during the initial conference under Rule 607. A later motion may be filed. A party may make a procedural motion, such as to extend time. An applicant may move for voluntary dismissal. No party may move for:

1. (a) A prehearing merits decision (e.g., summary judgment or dismissal for failure to state a claim); or
2. (b) An involuntary prehearing dismissal other than on the merits, except on the grounds that an arbitration request is untimely. A panel ordinarily issues one decision per arbitration.

[91 FR 3796, Jan. 28, 2026]