222.111—What is the authority of the hearing examiner in conducting a hearing?
         The hearing examiner is authorized to conduct a hearing under  section 8004(e) and  §§ 222.109-222.113 as follows:
    
    
    
        
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         Clarify, simplify, or define the issues or consider other matters that  may aid in the disposition of the complaint;
    
    
    
    
    
    
        
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         Arranges for the preparation of a transcript of each hearing and provides one copy to each party;
    
    
    
    
        
        (5) 
         Establishes and maintains a record of the proceeding, including any transcripts referenced above;
    
    
    
        
        (7) 
         Is bound by all applicable statutes and regulations and may neither waive them nor rule them invalid.