(a) Service by PHMSA. We may serve the document by one of the following methods, except where a different method of service is specifically required:
(1) Registered or certified mail.
- (i) If we serve a document by registered or certified mail, it is considered served when mailed.
- (ii) An official United States Postal Service receipt from the registered or certified mailing is proof of service.
- (iii) We may serve a person's authorized representative or agent by registered or certified mail, or in any other manner authorized by law. Service on a person's authorized agent is the same as service on the person.
- (2) Personal service.
- (3) Publication in the Federal Register.
(4) Electronic service.
- (i) Service by electronic means if consented to in writing by the party to be served.
- (ii) For all special permits and approvals actions, electronic service is authorized.
(b) Service by others. If you are required under this subchapter to serve a person with a document, serve the document by one of the following methods, except where a different method of service is specifically required:
(1) Registered or certified mail.
- (i) If you serve a document by registered or certified mail, it is considered served when mailed.
- (ii) An official United States Postal Service receipt from the registered or certified mailing is proof of service.
- (iii) You may serve a person's authorized representative or agent by registered or certified mail or in any other manner authorized by law. Service on a person's authorized agent is the same as service on the person.
- (2) Personal service.
(3) Electronic service.
- (i) In a proceeding under § 107.317 of this subchapter (an administrative law judge proceeding), you may electronically serve documents on us.
- (ii) Serve documents electronically through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
[67 FR 42951, June 25, 2002, as amended at 72 FR 55682, Oct. 1, 2007; 76 FR 460, Jan. 5, 2011]