2.1309—Notice of oral hearing.
        
        (3) 
         Specify the time limit for participants and others to indicate whether they wish to present views;
    
    
        
        (4) 
         Specify the schedule for the filing of written testimony, statements of position, proposed questions for the Presiding Officer to consider, and rebuttal testimony consistent with the schedule provisions of  § 2.1321.
    
    
        
        (5) 
         Specify that the oral hearing shall commence within 15 days of the date for submittal of rebuttal testimony unless otherwise ordered;
    
    
    
        
        (7) 
         If so determined by the NRC staff or otherwise directed by the Commission, direct that the staff participate as a party with respect to some or all issues.
    
    
    
    
    
        
        (3) 
         Instructions to the Presiding Officer to certify promptly the completed hearing record to the Commission without a recommended or preliminary decision.