Section R. 792.10413 - Participation without interventionRule 413.
(1) In a proceeding to fix rates or investigate conditions of service of a utility subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, a person may appear without a formal petition for leave to intervene. There must be a full disclosure of the identity of the person and the interest of the person in the proceeding.(2) An appearance pursuant to this rule entitles the person to make a statement at a time provided for that purpose by the presiding officer, but the person shall not be regarded as a party to the proceeding. The position to be taken must be fully and fairly stated, the contentions of the person must be reasonably pertinent to the issues in the proceeding, and any right to unduly broaden the issues must be disclaimed. A statement must not be given under oath and must not be subject to cross-examination by the parties. A statement made pursuant to this rule is not considered part of the administrative record.(3) A person participating in a case pursuant to this rule is not entitled to notice of adjournment or any other notice, except as otherwise provided by law, and is not entitled to be served with pleadings or other documents.Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.10413
2015 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 9/29/2023