Historical textIn force on Oct. 1, 2005Source: annual CFR edition 2005

§ 386.4 Appearances and rights of parties.

Wording first on file in the 2005 annual edition, superseded by the 2006 annual edition.

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49 CFR § 386.4 — Appearances and rights of parties.. Text in force on October 1, 2005. This wording effective October 1, 2005 to October 1, 2006. Source: govinfo, 2005 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2005-title49-vol5/CFR-2005-title49-vol5-sec386-4. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/386.4?asof=2005-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

Effective Date Note:

At 70 FR 28479, May 18, 2005, §§ 386.4 was added, effective November 14, 2005.

(a) A party may appear in person, by counsel, or by other representative, as the party elects, in a proceeding under this subpart.

(b) A person representing a party must file a notice of appearance in the proceeding, in the manner provided in § 386.7 of this subpart. The notice of appearance must list the name, address, telephone number, and facsimile number of the person designated to represent the party. A copy of the notice of appearance must be served on each party, in the manner provided in § 386.6 of this subpart. The notice of appearance must be filed and served before the representative can participate in the proceeding. Any changes in an attorney or representative's contact information must be served and filed according to §§ 386.6 and 386.7 in a timely manner.

(c) A separate notice of appearance must be filed by a representative in each case. Blanket appearances on behalf of a party will not be accepted.

Amendment history

2 distinct wordings on file since Oct. 1, 2005

Oct. 1, 2006 → presentannual editions 2006–2016diff vs. previous
[70 FR 28479, May 18, 2005]
Oct. 1, 2005 → Oct. 1, 2006annual edition 2005viewing

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