A party may apply for a protective order to close part of a hearing. The party making the request should state the reasons for making the application to the presiding offer. If the other party opposes the request, a written response to the request shall be made to the presiding officer within ten days of the request. The presiding officer shall determine which, if any, parts of the proceeding shall be closed, and state the reasons therefor in writing within twenty days of receiving the request.