(a) The Arbitrator, in coordination with the Parties and the Office of Administrative Hearings, shall set the date and time for all hearings conducted under these rules and shall serve written notice thereof on all Parties no later than 15 days prior to the date of hearing, provided, however, that no less than 30 days' notice shall be given for the hearing on the merits of the Arbitration.

(b) In the absence of agreement of the Petitioner and Respondent, the Arbitrator may, for the convenience of Petitioner, Respondent and the Arbitrator, order any hearing at any location.