# 25 CFR § 580.4: How do I effect service?

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 580.4
- **Heading:** How do I effect service?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER III—NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER H—APPEAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION > PART 580—RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION IN APPEAL PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION

## Text

(a) An appellant shall serve its notice of appeal on the Commission at the address indicated in the decision or notice that is the subject of the appeal.
(b) Copies of the notice of appeal shall be filed personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. All subsequent documents shall be served personally, by facsimile, by email to an address designated by a Commission employee, or by first class mail. In matters where a hearing has been requested, all filings shall be made with the Commission until a presiding official is designated and the parties are so notified, after which all filings shall be made with the presiding official.
(c) All documents filed after the notice of appeal shall be served on the Commission and copies concurrently served on all parties, intervenors, or limited participants.
(d) Service of copies of all documents is complete at the time of personal service or, if service is made by mail, facsimile, or email, upon transmittal.
(e) When a representative (including an attorney) has entered an appearance for a party, limited participant, or intervenor in a proceeding initiated under any provision of parts 582 through 585 of this subchapter, service thereafter shall be made upon the representative.
(f) The Commission may extend the time for filing or serving any document, except a notice of appeal.
(1) A request for an extension of time must be filed within the time originally allowed for filing.
(2) For good cause, the Commission may grant an extension of time on its own motion.
(g) Rules governing service of documents by the Chair or Commission are governed by part 519 of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 580.1 § 580.1 What definitions apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.2 § 580.2 When may the Commission waive its procedural rules governing appellate proceedings before the Commission?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.3 § 580.3 Who may appear before the Commission?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.4 § 580.4 How do I effect service?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.5 § 580.5 What happens if I file late or fail to file?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.6 § 580.6 How is time computed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.7 § 580.7 What is the burden of proof and standard of review?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.8 § 580.8 What will the Commission's final decision contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.9 § 580.9 What is the effective date of the Commission's final decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.10 § 580.10 Is the Commission's decision a final agency action?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.11 § 580.11 What if the Commission does not issue a majority decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 580.12 § 580.12 Does an appeal of a Chair's decision stay the effect of that decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-580.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 581.1 § 581.1 What is the scope of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-581.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 581.2 § 581.2 How does an entity other than a tribe request to participate on a limited basis in an ordinance appeal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-581.2.md)

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