(a) Any party may appear individually or through an
authorized representative.
(b) Authorized representatives shall:
(1) file a notice of representation with the Docket
Services Section that contains the representative's mailing address,
telephone number, and, if applicable, fax number and email address;
(2) advise their clients and witnesses of applicable
requirements of conduct and decorum;
(3) comply with §1.7 of this title (relating
to Ex Parte Communications).
(c) If an authorized representative's authority is
challenged, the authorized representative must file documents that
evidence authority to appear as the party's representative.
(d) An authorized representative seeking to withdraw
shall file a motion to withdraw and shall provide in the motion a
mailing address, telephone number, and, if applicable, fax number
and email address for the party or substitute representative. A party's
authorized representative shall remain as such until the motion to
withdraw is granted by the examiner.
(e) If an authorized representative includes an email
address in the notice of representation, the authorized representative
agrees to be served by email and affirmatively consents to the release
and disclosure of the email address.
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