Section 16-1-15 - Service(a)Service list. The Authority shall prepare and make available a service list for each docket. Each service list shall (1) contain the name of each party, intervenor, and participant in the docket; (2) contain the names and addresses of the representatives of each party, intervenor, and participant in the docket; (3) indicate whether each party, intervenor, and participant has consented to be served by electronic means pursuant to this section; and (4) provide the e-mail address of every person in the docket who has consented to be served by electronic means.(b)Service requirements.(1) Every person shall serve a copy of a filed document to every person on the service list of the proceeding in which the document is filed. This subsection shall not apply to the filing of protected materials.(2) Each document presented for filing shall contain, in substance, the following certification: "I certify that a copy (copies) hereof (has)(have) been furnished to (name or names) by (method of service) on (date) . . . " signature and printed name
(c)Method of service.(1) Service may be by personal delivery, facsimile, mail, or third-party commercial carrier for delivery no later than three business days from the date of the filing. If a document seeks emergency relief, service of such document on a party or intervenor shall be by a manner at least as expeditious as the manner used to file such document with the Authority. Personal service includes delivery of the copy to a responsible person at the person's office. Service by facsimile is deemed complete as of the telephonic transfer to the recipient's facsimile machine. Service by mail or by commercial carrier is complete on mailing or delivery to the carrier.(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) of this subsection, service may be made electronically to persons who have consented to be served exclusively by electronic means, as indicated on the appropriate service list.(d)Consent to service by electronic means.(1) Any person may consent to be served and to receive documents issued by the Authority exclusively by electronic means. Such consent shall be given on a form prescribed by the Authority and shall state that the consenting person (a) consents to be served and to receive documents issued by the Authority exclusively by electronic means, and (b) agrees to be bound by any orders or requirements contained in any documents received by electronic means in accordance with this subsection. The consenting person shall provide an e-mail address for the purpose of receiving all documents. A consent shall be signed by the consenting person and shall be filed under the Authority web filing system or submitted non-electronically.(2) A consent given pursuant to this subsection shall be applicable to all the Authority's proceedings and remain effective until withdrawn by the consenting person. Any person may at any time withdraw his or her consent by submitting a written notice to the Authority.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16-1-15
Effective December 21, 1971; Amended June 11, 2003; Amended February 5, 2016