Upon receipt of a complaint or petition filed pursuant to rule 199-42.18 (17A,476), the presiding officer will prepare and issue a procedural order and notice of hearing. Prefiled testimony will not be used unless deemed necessary by the presiding officer, or unless requested by the railroad and public utility involved or the consumer advocate. In scheduling the hearing, the presiding officer will consider the schedules of the parties involved and will schedule the hearing as soon as possible. However, the hearing will not be scheduled earlier than seven days after the answer is due to be filed. The procedural order and notice of hearing will be served upon the parties by ordinary mail.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-42.22