Or. Admin. R. 350-060-0170 - Amicus Participation

(1) A person or organization may appear as amicus only by permission of the Commission on written motion. The motion shall set forth the specific interest of the movant and state reasons why a review of relevant issues would be significantly aided by participation of the amicus. A copy of the motion shall be served on all parties to the proceeding. The motion may include a statement that the amicus party opts out of email service. The Chair of the Commission shall decide motions for amicus participation.

(2) Appearance as amicus shall be by brief only, unless the Commission specifically requests oral argument. An amicus brief shall be subject to the same rules as those governing briefs of parties to the appeal and shall be filed and served within the time required for filing respondent's brief. An amicus brief shall be submitted at the time the respondent's brief is due unless a later date is authorized by the Chair of the Commission. No filing fee is required. An amicus brief shall have a green cover.

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Or. Admin. R. 350-060-0170

CRGC 2-1994, f. 5-4-94, cert. ef. 5-16-94; CRGC 1-2003, f. 6-23-03, cert. ef. 8-1-03; CRGC 1-2011, f. 3-23-11, cert. ef. 5-1-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 196.150

Stats. Implemented: ORS 196.150, RCW 43.97.015, 16 U.S.C. ¦ 544c(b) & 16 U.S.C. § 544 m(a)(2)