199—32.9(476) Procedural matters. Because of statutory time limitations, an expedited procedural schedule shall be utilized for proposals for reorganization. The board may order additional specific procedures as needed for the expedited hearing process.
	32.9(1) Within 40 days after a proposal for reorganization and supporting testimony is filed, the consumer advocate and any intervenors shall file any written testimony and exhibits. This will allow the board an opportunity to consider the testimony and exhibits prior to the 50-day deadline for issuing a notice of hearing.
	32.9(2) Responses to data requests shall be made within five days from the date of service.
	32.9(3) When a hearing on the proposed reorganization is scheduled, the applicant, consumer advocate, and any intervenors shall file a joint statement of the issues at least ten days prior to the date of hearing.
	32.9(4) Intervention. Notwithstanding the provisions of 199—subrule 7.13(1) regarding the time to petition to intervene, a party may petition to intervene subsequent to the filing of an application for reorganization, but no later than a date for intervention established by the board in a notice of hearing.
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