The attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties are expected to consult prior to a postassignment conference. The consultations should pertain to such matters as: access to the confidential portions of the administrative record, if any; the definition of the issues; whether discovery is necessary or permissible; and, the establishment of a proposed discovery schedule, if it is agreed that discovery will be conducted.

A party may seek expedited consideration under Rule 3 (g). For possible applicability of other scheduling rules, see practice comment to Rule 3 (g).

The Federal Rules of Evidence, referred to in subd. (c)(4), are set out in this Appendix.