Section 25-37d-5 - Designation of a party or intervenor(a)Filing of petition. Any person other than the applicant who seeks to be admitted as a party or an intervenor to any application proceeding shall file a written petition to be so designated not later than fifteen (15) days before the date of the hearing on the application.(b)Contents of petition. The petitioner shall state: (1) the name and address of the petitioner;(2) and describe the manner in which the petitioner claims to be substantially and specifically affected by the proceeding;(3) the contention of the petitioner concerning the application;(4) whether the petitioner seeks admission as a party or intervenor;(5) in what way and to what extent the petitioner proposes to participate in the hearing;(6) the nature of the evidence, if any, that the petitioner intends to present in the event that the petition is granted.(c) The Commissioner or designated hearing officer may grant, deny, or grant with such conditions as the Commissioner or hearing officer deems appropriate the petition, taking into account whether or not the participation of the petitioner will furnish assistance to the Commissioner in resolving the disposition of the application for the permit or the participation of such person is necessary to the proper disposition of the application.(d) No grant of leave to participate as a party or intervenor shall be deemed to be an expression by the Commissioner that the person permitted to participate may be aggrieved if the permit is granted or denied.(e) The Commissioner or designated hearing officer may, during the hearing on the application, designate additional parties or intervenors upon motion and a showing of good cause for failing to submit a timely petition in accordance with this section when it is determined the participation of such person is necessary to the proper disposition of the application or the person will furnish substantial assistance in resolving the disposition of the application.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 25-37d-5
Effective February 6, 1980; Amended September 6, 2006