Subdivision (c) (“Imposing Fees and

Costs”) has been added to reinforce the special master’s case management authority. The rule permits a special master to order, as authorized by RCFC 16(f)(2), the payment of “reasonable expenses—including attorney’s fees—incurred because of any noncompliance with a scheduling or any other pretrial order.” The exercise of this authority is subject to the requirement that the order describe the noncompliant conduct and explain the basis for the imposition of fees and costs.