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4. The purpose of the prehearing conference may include the formulation of Stipulations or orders respecting the issues to be raised, as well as witnesses and exhibits to be presented by the Parties. The Parties shall make known at the prehearing rulemaking conference of any objections to the procedures or evidence that may be raised at the hearing. Stipulations may be made at the prehearing conference to reflect any matters which have been agreed to or admitted by the Parties or Interested Persons. A prehearing order shall be prepared by the State Engineer/Hearing Officer or, at his direction, by any Party, based upon the prehearing conference, which shall reflect any rulings made with respect to procedures to be followed at the hearing, or any other matters. 5 Motions The State Engineer or Hearing Officer may require as part of the prehearing conference or otherwise advance submittal of all motions or requests for rulings that such Person(s) or Party intends to make with respect to the proposed rulemaking. These shall include motions regarding procedures, the scope and nature of the proceedings, or any other matter that requires a determination by the State Engineer prior to final Division of Water Resources action based on the record, or any matter that may reasonably be disposed of prior to receiving testimony or other evidence. 6. Discovery The State Engineer may, on his own accord or upon the motion of any Party for Good Cause shown, take depositions or have depositions taken, and fix the time and place for them to be held. Other forms of discovery provided for by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure may be allowed by the State Engineer. Discovery may be requested by any Interested Person or Party as well as by the staff of the State Engineer. Discovery shall be granted where due process, fairness, and the establishment of an adequate record may be served thereby, and when the timely completion of the proceedings will not be unduly delayed. Discovery shall be completed no It than five (5) days prior to the hearing date, except as otherwise ordered by the State Engineer. 7. Subpoenas Subpoenas shall be issued without discrimination between public and private Persons or Parties by the State Engineer or Hearing Officer. A subpoena shall be served by the Person or Party requesting its issuance in the same manner as a subpoena issued by a district court. Upon failure of any witness to comply with such subpoena, the State Engineer or Hearing Officer may petition any district court setting forth service of the subpoena and stating that due notice was given to the witness of the time and place of attendance. The district court, after hearing 14