Section 564-3-4 - PartiesA.Parties as a Matter of Right: The parties to the appeals proceeding shall consist of the appellant and the Commissioner or State Fire Marshal, as applicable. Upon application received by the Appeals Panel at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, the Panel shall allow any person showing that he or she is or may be, or is a member of a class which is or may be, substantially and directly affected by the proceeding, or any other agency of federal, state or local government, to intervene as a party to the proceeding.B.Participation of Interested Persons as Parties: At its discretion, the Appeals Panel may allow any other interested person to intervene and participate as a full or limited party. A request for permission to participate as a party and the reasons for the request must be received by the Panel at least 10 days before the hearing.C.Statement of Interested Persons: At its discretion, the Appeals Panel may allow statements by members of the public at a hearing, even if those individuals are not formally parties to the proceeding.90- 564 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 4