At the discretion of the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the
administrative law judge assigned to the case, a person or entity which
is not a party may be allowed to participate amicus curiae in a formal
hearing only as to an issue of law. A person may participate amicus
curiae in a formal hearing upon written request submitted with
supporting arguments prior to the hearing. If the request is granted,
the administrative law judge hearing the case will inform the party of
the extent to which participation will be permitted. The request may,
however, be denied summarily and without explanation.
