Section 101.110  Public Participation

a)         General.  The Board encourages public participation in all of its proceedings.  The extent to which the law allows for the participation varies, depending on the type of Board proceeding involved, the party status of the person or persons seeking to participate, and the rules governing that type of proceeding.  Public participation in particular proceedings may be more specifically delineated by Board or hearing officer order consistent with the provisions of applicable law and the Board's procedural rules.  (See Sections 101.114 and 101.628 of this Part.)

b)         Party/Non-Party Status.  The issue of who constitutes a proper party in each type of adjudicatory proceeding before the Board is addressed in the rules.  A person who wishes to participate in a Board adjudicatory proceeding and is not a party will be deemed a participant and will have only those rights specifically provided in these rules.  A person who wishes to participate in a Board regulatory proceeding will be deemed a participant and will have only those rights specifically provided in these rules.

c)         Amicus Curiae Briefs.  Amicus curiae briefs may be filed in any adjudicatory proceeding by any interested person, provided permission is granted by the Board.  Response briefs may be allowed by permission of the Board, but not as of right.  The briefs must consist of argument only and may not raise facts that are not in evidence in the relevant proceeding.  Amicus curiae briefs, and any responses, will be considered by the Board only as time allows.  The briefs will not delay decision-making of the Board.  (See also Section 101.302(k) of this Part.)

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 8743, effective June 8, 2005)