Determination of party or intervenor status

If the Commission finds that a timely petition to become a party or an intervenor has been filed, it shall grant the same only if the petitioner clearly demonstrates that the standards of subsection (d) of section 4-176 of the Connecticut General Statutes have been met. The Commission may define an intervenor's participation in the manner set forth in subsection (d) of section 4-177a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Commission action pursuant to this section shall be taken by a majority vote of its members present and voting.