Rules of Practice and Procedure 04-25-13

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(b) Format. (1) Form and Size. Any paper or document filed with the Commission shall be written in ink,typewritten,mimeographed or printed; shall be plainly legible; and shall be on strong, durable paper no larger than 8-1/2" x 11" in size, except that maps, charts,tables, and other similar documents may be larger, folded to the size of the papers to which they are attached. (2) Title and Identification. Any document or paper shall show the title of the proceeding before the Commission and the name and address of the party or the party's representative. (3) Signature. The original of each document must be signed in ink by the party or the party's duly authorized representative. The signature of the person signing the document constitutes a certification that that person has read the document;that to the best of that person's knowledge,information, and belief, every statement contained in the document is true and no such statement is misleading; and that it is not interposed for delay. (c) Copies. Unless otherwise specifically provided by these rules, an original and ten copies of each document shall be filed. (d) Defective Filing. If any document filed in a proceeding is not in substantial conformity with the applicable rules of the Commission as to the contents thereof, or is otherwise insufficient,the Commission's designated representative shall return the document and require correction of the deficiency. If a document is returned,the document shall be effective as of the date of receipt of the corrected document. (e) Amended Document. A document or pleading may be amended at any time prior to hearing. An amendment offered prior to hearing shall be served on all parties and filed with the Commission. All parties shall have the opportunity to answer and be heard on an amendment filed after hearing commences, and the chairperson shall decide whether such amendment shall be allowed. (f) Extension of Time. Whenever a party is required to file a document within the period prescribed or allowed by these rules, by notice given thereunder or by order or rule,the chairperson may(1) for good cause before the expiration of the prescribed period,with or without notice to the parties, extend such period; (2)pursuant to a stipulation between all of the parties, extend such period; or(3)permit the act to be done after the expiration of a specified period where the failure to act is clearly shown to be the result of excusable neglect. Any request for a continuance, except for stipulations, should be made by written motion,unless the request is made during the course of a hearing. (g) Retention of Documents by the Commission. Any document filed with or presented to the Commission shall be retained in the files of the Commission. The chairperson may permit the withdrawal of an original document upon submission of properly authenticated copy to replace such document. 2-5 Continuance or Extension of Time. 7-8