Application to be designated as party (Repealed)

(a) Filing of petition. Any other person who proposes to be named or admitted as a party shall file a written petition to be so designated not later than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. (b) Contents of petition. The petition shall state the name and address of the petitioner. It shall describe the manner in which the petitioner claims to be substantially and specifically affected by the proceeding. It shall state issues to be decided, the relief sought by the petitioner, and the statutory or other authority therefor, and the nature of the evidence, if any, that the petitioner intends to present in the event that the petition is granted. (c) Designation as party. The Board or hearing panel with the advice of the Department shall consider all such petitions and will name or admit as a party any person or entity whose legal rights, duties or privileges will be determined by the decision of the Board or hearing panel in a contested case or if the Board or hearing panel finds that the participation of such person or entity as a party is necessary to the proper disposition of said contested case.