The commissioner may, in his/her sole discretion and upon written application submitted, permit interested persons or organizations to submit memoranda of law amicus curiae in connection with a pending appeal. Those permitted to submit memoranda amicus curiae shall not be considered parties to the appeal before the commissioner and shall not be entitled to receive copies of pleadings and papers pertaining thereto or to participate in a confidential resolution conference pursuant to section 276.2 of this Chapter.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 275.17