R746-1-203. Form and Content of Complete Filing

  (1) In order to be considered complete, a filing other than a complaint shall:

  (a) be presented as a functional and searchable spreadsheet document, portable document file (PDF), or other electronic word processing document, as applicable;

  (b) unless Subsection R746-1-203(5) applies, be filed electronically:

  (i) by e-mail to [e-mail], if the filing is strictly non-confidential; or

  (ii) through the Commission's secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) server;

  (c) be identified by an electronic file name that includes the following information, as applicable, in the following order:

  (i) docket number;

  (ii) identification of the type of filing, such as:

  (A) testimony, specified as:

  (I) confidential or redacted; and

  (II) direct, rebuttal, surrebuttal, etc.;

  (B) exhibit or workpaper:

  (I) including exhibit or workpaper number; and

  (II) specified as confidential or redacted;

  (C) motion, including description; or

  (D) response or reply to specified motion;

  (iii) last name of the person providing the content of the filing; and

  (iv) name of the party on whose behalf the filing is made;

  (d) be type-written in 12-point font, double spaced, and in a format that, if printed, would require 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper;

  (e) per Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 11, be signed by an individual who has read the filing and believes that it is supported in fact and in law, which individual may include:

  (i) the party;

  (ii) the party's counsel; or

  (iii) other authorized representative of the party; and

  (f) include a certificate of service:

  (i) stating that a true and correct copy of the filing was served upon each of the parties;

  (ii) identifying the manner of service; and

  (iii) identifying the date of service.

  (2)(a) An electronic filing that does not comply with R746-1-203(1)(c) shall be rejected and, if re-filed, may be deemed untimely.

  (b) In creating an electronic filing name pursuant to R746-1-203(1)(c), a person may use abbreviations that are reasonably calculated to convey the required information.

  (3) An initial pleading shall:

  (a) comply with Utah Code Subsection 63G-4-201(3)(a); and

  (b) if a statute, rule, regulation, or other authority requires the Commission to act within a specific time period, include a specific section setting forth:

  (i) a reference or citation to the statute, rule, regulation, or other authority;

  (ii) the applicable time period; and

  (iii) the expiration date of the applicable time period, identified by day, month, and year.

  (4) A person that is requested by the Commission or by another party to provide a paper copy of a filing shall do so within a reasonable time.

  (5)(a) A person that is unable to use e-mail or the Commission's SFTP server for electronic filing may file by paper or by disc if:

  (i) the filing is accompanied by a motion for permission to deviate from the electronic filing rule; and

  (ii) if submitted on paper, the filing is typed in a font of at least 12 points and double-spaced on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper.

  (b) If the SFTP server is unable to receive a document on the day it is due, the filing shall be deemed timely if uploaded to the SFTP server during business hours of the first business day on which the SFTP server again becomes available.