# 36 C.F.R. § 218.9 (2026): Evidence of timely filing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 218.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Evidence of timely filing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter II: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 218: PROJECT-LEVEL PREDECISIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 218.9: § 218.9   Evidence of timely filing.

## Text

(a) It is the objector's responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer. Timeliness must be determined by the following indicators:
(1) The date of the U.S. Postal Service postmark for an objection received before the close of the fifth business day after the objection filing period;
(2) The agency's electronically generated posted date and time for email and facsimiles;
(3) The shipping date for delivery by private carrier for an objection received before the close of the fifth business day after the objection filing period; or
(4) The official agency date stamp showing receipt of hand delivery.
(b) For emailed objections, the sender should receive an automated electronic acknowledgement from the agency as confirmation of receipt. If the sender does not receive an automated acknowledgment of receipt of the objection, it is the sender's responsibility to ensure timely filing by other means.

## Nearby sections

- [36 C.F.R. § 218.1 (2026) § 218.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_1.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.2 (2026) § 218.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_2.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.3 (2026) § 218.3   Reviewing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_3.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.4 (2026) § 218.4   Proposed projects and activities not subject to objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_4.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.5 (2026) § 218.5   Who may file an objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_5.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.6 (2026) § 218.6   Computation of time periods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_6.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.7 (2026) § 218.7   Giving notice of objection process for proposed projects and activities subject to objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_7.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.8 (2026) § 218.8   Filing an objection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_8.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.9 (2026) § 218.9   Evidence of timely filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_9.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.10 (2026) § 218.10   Objections set aside from review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_10.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.11 (2026) § 218.11   Resolution of objections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_11.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.12 (2026) § 218.12   Timing of project decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_12.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.13 (2026) § 218.13   Secretary's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_13.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 218.14 (2026) § 218.14   Judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P218_S218_14.md)

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