Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.702.101 Exchange of documents and information

(a) Except as otherwise required by the regulations in this subchapter, all documents and information sent to OWCP under this subchapter must be submitted—

(b) Except as otherwise required by the regulations in this subchapter, all documents and information sent under this subchapter by OWCP to parties and their representatives or from any party or representative to another party or representative must be sent—

(c) Reliable electronic methods for delivering documents include, but are not limited to, email, facsimile and web portal.

(d) Any party or representative may revoke his or her agreement to receive documents and information electronically by giving written notice to OWCP, the party, or the representative with whom he or she had agreed to receive documents and information electronically, as appropriate.

(e) The provisions in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section apply when parties are directed by the regulations in this subchapter to:  Advise;  apply;  approve;  authorize;  demand;  file;  forward;  furnish;  give;  give notice;  inform;  issue;  make;  notice, notify;  provide;  publish;  receive;  recommend;  refer;  release;  report;  request;  respond;  return;  send;  serve;  service;  submit;  or transmit.

(f) Any reference in this subchapter to an application, copy, filing, form, letter, written notice, or written request includes both hard-copy and electronic documents.

(g) Any requirement in this subchapter that a document or information be submitted in writing, or that it be signed, executed, or certified does not preclude its submission or exchange electronically.

(h) Any reference in this subchapter to transmitting information to an entity's address may include that entity's electronic address or electronic portal.

(i) Any requirement in this subchapter that a document or information—