Section 186-2-13 - Petitions to InterveneA petition to intervene is required when a third party wishes to become a party in a rate determination proceeding. A petition to intervene is not required to provide information at a Board rate determination hearing or to provide written comment in a rate determination proceeding.
1. Form and Filing for Intervention. Petitions to intervene shall meet all the requirements for valid petitions set forth in this Chapter.2. Who Can Intervene. Persons with standing to file an initial petition, as described in §7(3) of this Chapter, may file a petition to intervene.3. Time of Filing. A petition to intervene in a rate determination proceeding must be filed no later than 10 calendar days after the last date of publication of the Notice of Pending Petition required by §10 of this Chapter.4. Review of Petition. The executive director shall administratively examine the petition to intervene in the manner set forth in §9 of this chapter and take appropriate action, which may include granting or dismissal of the petition.5. Notification to Parties. If the petition is complete, the executive director shall transmit an official copy of the petition to the other parties within 24 hours. If that transmission is made by electronic means, it must be followed by a copy sent by mail.6. Withdrawal of Initial Petition. Withdrawal of the initial rate determination petition does not affect the processing of a timely-filed petition for intervention.12- 186 C.M.R. ch. 2, § 13