Consolidation and division

(a) The administrative law judge may consolidate, in whole or in part, two or more proceedings to be held under 2 AAC 64.100 - 2 AAC 64.370, if the administrative law judge determines that a joint hearing will expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and that consolidation will not prejudice a party. (b) If the administrative law judge determines that dividing an administrative hearing into two or more parts for purposes of hearing or decision would expedite or simplify consideration of the issues and provide for a fairer hearing, the administrative law judge may divide the case into separate proceedings.