(a) Eligibility to intervene. To participate as an intervenor in appeals under this part, a party must:

1. (1) Be a holder, an operator, or a solicited applicant who claims an interest relating to the subject matter of the decision being appealed and is so situated that disposition of the appeal may impair that interest; and
2. (2) File a written request to intervene with the Appeal Deciding Officer within 15 days after an appeal has been filed.

(b) Request to intervene. A request to intervene must include:

1. (1) The requester's name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, and email address, if any;
2. (2) A brief description of the decision being appealed, including the name and title of the Responsible Official and the date of the decision;
3. (3) The title or type and, if applicable, identification number for the written authorization and the date of application for or issuance of the written authorization, if applicable;
4. (4) A description of the requester's interest in the appeal and how disposition of the appeal may impair that interest;
5. (5) A discussion of the factual and legal allegations in the appeal with which the requester agrees or disagrees;
6. (6) A description of additional facts and issues that are not raised in the appeal that the requester believes are relevant and should be considered;
7. (7) A description of the relief sought, particularly as it differs from the relief sought by the appellant;
8. (8) Where applicable, a response to the appellant's request for a stay of the decision being appealed;
9. (9) Where applicable, a response to the appellant's request for an oral presentation;
10. (10) Where applicable, a response to the appellant's request for mediation of a term grazing permit dispute under 36 CFR part 222, subpart B; and
11. (11) The requester's signature and the date.