NAC703.740. Consolidation.

     1. The Commission may consolidate two or more dockets in any one hearing when it appears that the issues are substantially the same and that the rights of the parties will not be prejudiced by a consolidated hearing.

     2. At a consolidated hearing the presiding officer will determine the order in which the parties introduce their evidence and the general procedure to be followed during the course of the consolidated proceeding.

     3. The presiding officer will apportion the costs of the hearing among the parties in a manner not contrary to statute.

     4. Unless the Commission orders otherwise, the Secretary will place the same date of issuance and the same effective date, if applicable, on all orders made by the Commission in relation to a consolidated hearing.

     [Pub. Service Comm’n, Gen. Order 3 § 11.070, eff. 1-1-79]