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4 NYCRR 213.9

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Amicus curiae procedure

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Amicus curiae procedure

(a)Board Initiated Amicus Procedure

(1)The board on its own motion may issue a notice soliciting non-parties to file amici

briefs on a legal and/or policy issue in a pending matter before the board. The notice shall

set the schedule for the filing of such briefs as well as the filing of supplemental briefs by

the parties.

(b)Non-Party Initiated Amicus Procedure

(1)A non-party seeking to file an Amicus brief in a matter pending before the board may

file a motion for leave along with a proposed brief with proof of service of one copy on

each party. Motions and proposed briefs shall be filed electronically.

(2)Criteria. A motion for amicus curiae relief shall demonstrate that the movant can

identify legal or policy arguments under the act that might otherwise escape the board or

that may provide assistance to the board in some other manner.

(3)Positions of the Parties. The parties may file papers in support or opposition to the

motion with proof of service on the other parties consistent with the schedule for the

motion as set by the board. Papers shall be filed electronically.

(4)Upon receipt of a motion to file an amicus curiae brief, the board shall set a schedule

for the parties to respond to the motion.

(5)Should the board grant the motion to file briefs amicus curiae, such briefs will be in

the manner and time frame set forth by the board in its order granting the motion.

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