PURPOSE: This rule establishes proceduresforfilingdocumenlsand when they are deemed filed.

1. (1) A party may file a document by-

   1. (A) Registered or Certified Mail. A document filed by registered or certified mail is deemed filed on the date shown on the United States Post Office records;
   2. (B) Electronic Facsimile Transmission (Fax). A document filed by fax is deemed filed atthe time thecommissionreceives afaxofthe document. If a document arrives by fax after 5:OO p.m. and before 1200 midnight or on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it is filed on thecommission’snextbusinessday,unless the commission orders otherwise; or
   3. (C) Any Other Method. A document filed by any method other than registered mail, certified mail or fax is deemed filed on the date the commission receives the document.

2. (2) A party filing by fax shall-

   1. (A) Notify the commission in advance, if possible, ofits intention to file the document by fax;
   2. (B) Fax the document to the commission’s dedicated fax number;

   3. (C) Fax the documen$ if possible, to all other parties having electromc facsimile equipment. If unable to fax, a party shall notify all other

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parties of its intention to file the document by fax. The notice need not be in writing. A good faith attempt at compliance shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection;

1. (D) If the commission so orders, send the original signed document to the commission;

2. (E) Certify in the documents-

   1. 1. The method of notice used to fulfill the

requirements of subsection (2)(C) of this rule; and

1. 2. Compliance with the requirements of

subsection (Z)(D) of this rule; and

1. (F) Send a copy of the document to all parties as provided in 1 CSR 15-2.270. The commission may order the party to send a cppy fa;p document to any party by overmght

Auth: sections 621.198 and 621.205, RSMo (1994).* Original rule filed Aug. 5, 1991, effectiue Feb. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed Oct. 31, 1994, effective May 28, 1995. *Original authority: 621.198, RSMo (1965), amended 1978 and 621.205, RSMo (19801, amended 1991.