24 NCAC 03 .0702             EXPEDITED PROCEEDING

(a)  Upon application of any party or intervenor, or upon his own motion, any member of the Board or the hearing examiner may order an expedited proceeding.

(b)  The Board or hearing examiner in an expedited proceeding shall make necessary rulings with respect to time for filing of pleadings and with respect to all matters, without reference to times set forth in these Rules, and shall do all other things necessary to complete the proceeding in the minimum time consistent with fairness.  All parties and intervenors shall be notified of any expedited proceedings.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95‑135;

Temporary Rule Eff. October 2, 1991 For a Period of 180 Days to Expire on March 30, 1992;

Eff. February 3, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 16, 2014.