§ 1.51   Number of copies of pleadings, briefs, and other papers.

   (a) In hearing proceedings, unless filed electronically or otherwise
   specified by Commission rules, an original and one copy shall be filed,
   along with-an additional copy for each additional presiding officer at
   the hearing, if more than one. If filed electronically, additional
   courtesy copies shall be emailed as directed by the Commission.

   (b) In rulemaking proceedings which have not been designated for
   hearing, see § 1.419.

   (c) In matters other than rulemaking and hearing cases, unless
   otherwise specified by Commission rules, an original and one copy shall
   be filed. If the matter relates to part 22 of the rules, see § 22.6 of
   this chapter.

   (d) Where statute or regulation provides for service by the Commission
   of papers filed with the Commission, an additional copy of such papers
   shall be filed for each person to be served.

   (e) The parties to any proceeding may, on notice, be required to file
   additional copies of any or all filings made in that proceeding.

   (f) For application and licensing matters involving the Wireless Radio
   Services, pleadings, briefs or other documents may be filed
   electronically in ULS, or if filed manually, one original and one copy
   of a pleading, brief or other document must be filed.

   (g) Participants that file pleadings, briefs or other documents
   electronically in ULS need only submit one copy, so long as the
   submission conforms to any procedural or filing requirements
   established for formal electronic comments. (See § 1.49)

   (h) Pleadings, briefs or other documents filed electronically in ULS by
   a party represented by an attorney shall include the name, street
   address, and telephone number of at least one attorney of record.
   Parties not represented by an attorney that file electronically in ULS
   shall provide their name, street address, and telephone number.

   [ 76 FR 24391 , May 2, 2011, as amended at  83 FR 2556 , Jan. 18, 2018]

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