Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-14.14

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 199-14.14 - Electronic service

(1)Service on parties able to receive electronic service. Unless otherwise provided by commission rule or order, whenever a document is filed electronically, a Notice of Electronic Filing will be generated and sent to the filer and to representatives of the other parties who are able to receive electronic service and who are on the service list. This notice will constitute valid service of electronically filed documents and commission orders on parties accepting electronic service. The notice will include a service list providing names, addresses, and email addresses of the persons who were sent the notice. No additional proof or certificate of service is necessary in matters in which all parties are able to receive electronic service. It is the responsibility of the filer to review the notice to ensure that all parties have been provided notice. All parties are responsible for ensuring that their email accounts are monitored regularly and that email notices sent to the account are opened in a timely manner.

(2)Service on parties for whom electronic service is not available. The service list in each proceeding will be available in EFS. The list will identify the representatives for each party and will also indicate the parties for whom electronic service is not available. A filer is to serve a paper copy of any electronically filed document on parties entitled to paper service under the "general information" rule in 199-Chapter 7 unless the parties agree to other arrangements. The date of service is the day when the document served is deposited in the United States mail or overnight delivery, is delivered in person, or otherwise as the parties may agree. A party serving a paper copy of any electronically filed document on a person for whom electronic service is not available is to file a certificate of service stating the manner in which service on such person was accomplished.

(3)Service of commission-generated documents. Orders issued by the commission will be electronically filed. EFS will electronically transmit notice of posting of orders to all parties on the service list that are able to receive electronic service. This notice will constitute valid service of the order. The commission's customer service bureau will mail paper copies of orders to parties who are not able to receive electronic service and to others as ordered.

(4)Exceptions. Electronic service through EFS to parties other than the consumer advocate division of the department of justice is not to be used to serve a document that:

a. The filer asserts contains confidential material, or

b. Initiates a proceeding, such as a complaint or application, except for orders opening inquiries, investigations, or rulemaking proceedings, or other similar proceedings where the commission has an electronic service list on file.

(5)Changes to service list. Filers wishing to change information on the service list may contact the commission's customer service bureau. Other changes to the service list, such as a withdrawal of appearance or substitution of counsel, may be requested by means of an appropriate filing.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-14.14

Adopted by IAB October 16, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 7, effective 11/20/2024