(c) The ALJ may use prehearing conferences to discuss the following:

1. (1) Simplification of the issues;
2. (2) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings, including the need for a more definite statement;
3. (3) Stipulations and admissions of fact or as to the contents and authenticity of documents;
4. (4) Whether the parties can agree to submission of the case on a stipulated record;
5. (5) Whether a party chooses to waive appearance at an oral hearing and to submit only documentary evidence (subject to the objection of other parties) and written argument;
6. (6) Limitation of the number of witnesses;
7. (7) Scheduling dates for the exchange of witness lists and of proposed exhibits;
8. (8) Discovery;
9. (9) The time and place for the hearing; and
10. (10) Such other matters as may tend to expedite the fair and just disposition of the proceedings.