Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 601 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Subchapter 4 - INTERVENTION, PARTICIPATION, PROTEST AND CONSUMER ADVOCATE
Section 16-601-56 - Participation without intervention

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 16-601-56

Current through February, 2024

(a) The commission may permit participation without intervention. A person or entity in whose behalf an appearance is entered in this manner is not a party to the proceeding and may participate in the proceeding only to the degree ordered by the commission. The extent to which a participant may be involved in the proceeding shall be determined in the order granting participation or in the prehearing order.

(b) A person who has a limited interest in a proceeding may make an application to participate without intervention by filing a timely written motion in accordance with sections 16-601-15 to 16-601-24, section 16-601-41, and section 16-601-57.

(c) The motion shall provide:

(1) A clear and concise statement of the direct and substantial interest of the applicant;

(2) The applicant's position regarding the matter in controversy;

(3) The extent to which the participation will not broaden the issues or delay the proceeding;

(4) The extent to which the applicant's interest will not be represented by existing parties;

(5) A statement of the expertise, knowledge, or experience the applicant possesses with regard to the matter in controversy;

(6) Whether the applicant can aid the commission by submitting an affirmative case; and

(7) A statement of the relief desired.

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