Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-58-208. Public hearing--Examiners

(2) Receive all information submitted pursuant to the pending action and permit or deny cross-examination of witnesses;

(3) Recommend denial or approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed or requested action;

(4) Maintain order at the public hearing;

(5) Generally guide the course of the public hearing; and

(6) Arrange with the applicant, upon request of any party, access to the mining area for the purpose of gathering information relevant to the proceeding.