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§ 2.304 Formal requirements for documents; signatures; acceptance for filing.(a) Docket numbers and titles. Each
document filed in an adjudication to
which a docket number has been
assigned must contain a caption setting
forth the docket number and the title of
the proceeding and a description of the (b) Paper documents. In addition to the requirements in this part, paper documents must be stapled or bound on the left side; typewritten, printed, or otherwise reproduced in permanent form on good unglazed paper of standard letterhead size; signed in ink by the participant, its authorized representative, or an attorney having authority with respect to it; and filed with an original and two conforming copies. (c) Format. Each page in a document
must begin not less than one inch from
the top, with side and bottom margins
of not less than one inch. Text must be
double-spaced, except that quotations
may be single-spaced and indented. The (d) Signatures. The original of each
document must be signed by the
participant or its authorized
representative, or by an attorney having
authority with respect to it. The
document must state the capacity of the
person signing; his or her address,
phone number, and e-mail address; and
the date of signature. The signature of a
person signing a pleading or other
similar document submitted by a
participant is a representation that the
document has been subscribed in the (1) An electronic document must be signed using a participant's or a participant representative's digital ID certificate. Additional signatures can be added to the electronic document, including to any affidavits that accompany the document, by a typed-in designation that indicates the signer understands and acknowledges that he or she is assenting to the representations in paragraph (d) of this section. (i) When signing an electronic document using a digital ID certificate, the signature page for the electronic document should contain a typed signature block that includes the phrase "Signed (electronically) by" typed onto the signature line; the name and the capacity of the person signing; the person's address, phone number, and email address; and the date of signature. (ii) If additional individuals need to sign an electronic document, including any affidavits that accompany the document, such individuals must sign by inserting a typed signature block in the electronic document that includes the phrase "Executed in Accord with 10 CFR 2.304(d)" or its equivalent typed on the signature line as well as the name and the capacity of the person signing; the person’s address, phone number, and e-mail address; and the date of signature to the extent any of these items are different from the information provided for the digital ID certificate signer. (2) Paper documents must be signed in ink. (e) Designation for service. The first document filed by any participant in a proceeding must designate the name and address of a person on whom service may be made. This document must also designate the e-mail address, if any, of the person on whom service may be made. (f) Acceptance for filing. Any document that fails to conform to the requirements of this section may be refused acceptance for filing by the Secretary or the presiding officer and may be returned with an indication of the reason for nonacceptance. Any document that is not accepted for filing will not be entered on the Commission's docket. (g) Pre-filed written testimony and exhibits. In any instance in which a participant submits electronically through the E-Filing system written testimony or hearing exhibits in advance of a hearing, the written testimony of each individual witness or witness panel and each individual exhibit shall be submitted as an individual electronic file. [72 FR 49150, Aug. 28, 2007] |
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