Procedure. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, a party may move for appropriate relief: Before a hearing or prehearing conference by submitting a written motion; or During a hearing or prehearing conference by making an oral motion. A written motion shall: Be filed not later than 10 calendar days before a scheduled hearing or prehearing conference; State concisely the question to be determined; Be accompanied by any necessary supporting documentation and argument; Be served on each party; and Include: A statement as to whether the party requests a prehearing telephone conference, and A telephone number where the party may be reached. Any answer to a written motion shall: Be filed on the earlier of: 5 calendar days after receipt of the motion, or The date of any hearing or prehearing conference; and Include a telephone number where the party may be reached. When requested, the administrative law judge shall attempt to hold a prehearing conference with the parties by telephone and rule on all written motions that may affect the conduct of the hearing. The administrative law judge shall rule on all motions: On the record during a hearing or prehearing conference; or In a written decision issued before or with the administrative law judge's proposed or final decision. Dispositive Motions. In ruling on a motion that disposes of the appeal or of a substantive issue in the appeal, the administrative law judge shall issue a proposed or final order in accordance with the Secretary's delegation. Motion to Dismiss. The administrative law judge may grant a motion to dismiss an appeal that is untimely or that otherwise fails to state a claim for which agency relief may be granted. Motion for Summary Decision. A party may move for summary decision on any substantive issue in the case. The administrative law judge may grant a motion for summary decision if the administrative law judge finds that: There is no genuine issue as to any material fact; and The moving party is entitled to prevail as a matter of law.