AUTHORITY: Implementing the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act [430 ILCS 75] and the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act [225 ILCS 203] and authorized by Section 16 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act [430 ILCS 75/16] and Section 25 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act [225 ILCS 203/25].BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL RULES
a) After a case is initiated, upon the written motion of either party, or on its own motion, the Board or the hearing officer may direct the parties to attend a prehearing conference.
b) Unless waived by the parties, the conference will be conducted as a matter of record. Participation by any Board member, committee, or a hearing officer will not affect the right to participate in a subsequent hearing on the matter.
c) The purposes of the conference include:
1) Simplification of issues;
2) Limitation of issues;
3) Negotiating admissions or stipulations;
4) Limitation of witnesses or evidence;
5) Exchange of exhibits; or
6) Discussion of any other matter which may aid in efficient disposition of the case.