LAC 43:XV.6711. Intervention

A. Any person, including a state, the office or OSM may petition for leave to intervene at any stage of a proceeding under the Act. B. A petitioner for leave to intervene shall incorporate in the petition a statement setting forth the interest of the petitioner and, where required, a showing of why his interest is or may be adversely affected. C. The commissioner or his authorized representative shall grant intervention where the petitioner: 1. had a statutory right to initiate the proceeding in which he wishes to intervene; or 2. has an interest which is or may be adversely affected by the outcome of the proceeding. D. If neither §6711.C.1 nor 2 apply, the commissioner or his authorized representative shall consider the following in determining whether intervention is appropriate: 1. the nature of the issues; 2. the adequacy of representation of petitioner's interest which is provided by the existing parties to the proceeding; 3. the ability of the petitioner to present relevant evidence and argument; and 4. the effect of intervention on the agency's implementation of its statutory mandate. E. Any person, including a state, the office or OSM granted leave to intervene in a proceeding may participate in such proceeding as a full party or, if desired, in a capacity less than that of a full party. If an intervenor wishes to participate in a limited capacity, the extent and the terms of the participation shall be at the discretion of the commissioner or his authorized representative.