§ 156.927 - Form and service of submissions.

§ 156.927 Form and service of submissions.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 86 FR 24293, May 5, 2021.

(a) Every submission filed with the ALJ must be filed in triplicate, including one original of any signed documents, electronically and include:

(1) A caption on the first page, setting forth the title of the case, the docket number (if known), and a description of the submission (such as “Motion for Discovery”).

(2) The signatory's name, address, and telephone number.

(3) A signed certificate of service, specifying each address to which a copy of the submission is sent, the date on which it is sent, and the method of service.

(b) A party filing a submission with the ALJ must, at the time of filing, serve a copy of such submission on the opposing party. An intervenor filing a submission with the ALJ must, at the time of filing, serve a copy of the submission on all parties. Service must be made by mailing or hand delivering a copy of the submission to the opposing party. If a party is represented by an attorney, service must be made on the attorney. An electronically filed submission is considered served on all parties using the electronic filing system.

[78 FR 65101, Oct. 30, 2013, as amended at 86 FR 24293, May 5, 2021]