# 10 C.F.R. § 13.8 (2026): Service of complaint

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 C.F.R. § 13.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Service of complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 10 CFR: Energy / Chapter I: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION / Part 13: ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR FALSE CLAIMS AND STATEMENTS / § 13.8: § 13.8   Service of complaint.

## Text

(a) Service of a complaint must be made by certified or registered mail or by delivery in any manner authorized by Rule 4(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Service is complete upon receipt.
(b) Proof of service, stating the name and address of the person on whom the complaint was served, and the manner and date of service, may be made by—
(1) Affidavit of the individual serving the complaint by delivery;
(2) A United States Postal Service return receipt card acknowledging receipt; or
(3) Written acknowledgment of receipt by the defendant or his or her representative.
[56 FR 47135, Sept. 18, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 15007, Mar. 27, 2006]

## Nearby sections

- [10 C.F.R. § 13.1 (2026) § 13.1   Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_1.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.2 (2026) § 13.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_2.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.3 (2026) § 13.3   Basis for civil penalties and assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_3.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.4 (2026) § 13.4   Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_4.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.5 (2026) § 13.5   Review by the reviewing official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_5.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.6 (2026) § 13.6   Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_6.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.7 (2026) § 13.7   Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_7.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.8 (2026) § 13.8   Service of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_8.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.9 (2026) § 13.9   Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_9.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.10 (2026) § 13.10   Default upon failure to file an answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_10.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.11 (2026) § 13.11   Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_11.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.12 (2026) § 13.12   Notice of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_12.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.13 (2026) § 13.13   Parties to the hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_13.md)
- [10 C.F.R. § 13.14 (2026) § 13.14   Separation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T10_P13_S13_14.md)

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