408.1 Any affected person or group other than the applicant wishing to participate as a party in a public hearing shall file the following information with the Mayor's Agent not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing:

1. (a) The requesting party's name and address;
2. (b) Whether the party will appear as a proponent or opponent of the application;
3. (c) Whether the party will appear through legal counsel, and if so, the name and address of legal counsel; and
4. (d) A written statement setting forth the manner in which the party may be affected or aggrieved by action upon the application, and the grounds upon which the party supports or opposes the application.

408.2 The Mayor's Agent shall determine whether the person or group qualifies as a party as provided in Chapter 30.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7447 (July 30, 2004).