1. (1) Requests for Hearings. Within thirty (30) days of the publication of the notice of the filing of a variance application as required by Rule 0800-1-2-.09(1), any affected employer or employee may file a request for a hearing on the application, in quadruplicate, with the Commissioner.

2. (2) Contents of Requests for Hearings. A request for a hearing filed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this rule shall include:

   1. (a) A concise statement of facts showing how the employer or employee would be affected by the relief applied for;
   2. (b) Any views or arguments on any issue of fact or law to be presented; if applicable; and
   3. (c) A concise summary of the evidence to be presented if an application has been denied.
3. (3) Consolidation of Proceedings. The Commissioner on his own motion or that of any party may consolidate two or more proceedings which involve the same or closely related issues.

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-3-1411, 50-3-106, 50-3-602, 50-3-604 and 50-3-605. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 10, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed September 7, 2004; effective January 28, 2005.