8. Briefs

To the fullest extent reasonably possible, parties shall use the same outline for briefs. This practice promotes understandability, consistency and completeness. Parties should agree on a common outline for briefs before the conclusion of hearings, and shall bring any unresolved disputes to the attention of the Principal Hearing Officer before the end of hearings. Parties can also assist the Commission by preparing and submitting an up-dated summary of recommendations at the conclusion of hearing as an attachment to the opening brief. This up-date should add: a summary of the party's position on each issue, further references as appropriate (e.g., to exhibits, transcript pages), and any other information the party determines to be necessary and useful to present its position.