Part VII — PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND EARLY DISMISSAL
19.1 The Tribunal may, on its own initiative or on the application of a party, determine any issue on a preliminary basis where determination of that issue is likely to:
19.1.1 materially narrow the scope of the arbitration; 19.1.2 dispose of a claim or defence in whole or in part; 19.1.3 expedite final resolution; or 19.1.4 promote the just, efficient, and cost-effective resolution of the dispute.
19.2 Suitable issues include jurisdiction, limitation, threshold contractual interpretation, waiver, release, and privity.