examination, the time limit, the procedure to be followed and other particulars. The
parties may participate in the examination.
Rule 37
Visits and Inquiries
If the Tribunal considers it necessary to visit any place connected with the dispute or
to conduct an inquiry there, it shall make an order to this effect. The order shall define
the scope of the visit or the subject of the inquiry, the time limit, the procedure to be
followed and other particulars. The parties may participate in any visit or inquiry.
Rule 38
Closure of the Proceeding
(1) When the presentation of the case by the parties is completed, the proceeding shall
be declared closed.
(2) Exceptionally, the Tribunal may, before the award has been rendered, reopen the
proceeding on the ground that new evidence is forthcoming of such a nature as to
constitute a decisive factor, or that there is a vital need for clarification on certain
specific points.
Chapter V
Particular Procedures
Rule 39
Provisional Measures
(1) At any time during the proceeding a party may request that provisional measures for
the preservation of its rights be recommended by the Tribunal. The request shall specify
the rights to be preserved, the measures the recommendation of which is requested, and the
circumstances that require such measures.
(2) The Tribunal shall give priority to the consideration of a request made pursuant to
paragraph (1).
(3) The Tribunal may also recommend provisional measures on its own initiative or
recommend measures other than those specified in a request. It may at any time modify or
revoke its recommendations.
(4) The Tribunal shall only recommend provisional measures, or modify or revoke its
recommendations, after giving each party an opportunity of presenting its observations.