LAC 33:I.333. Filing of Pleadings and Documents

A. Any pleading, document, or other item which is being filed into the adjudicatory record shall be filed by mail, telephonic facsimile, or other method of delivery with the administrative hearings clerk, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Administrative Hearings Division. B. All pleadings, documents, or other items shall be deemed filed on the date received by the administrative hearings clerk. Receipt of a filing by telephonic facsimile equipment on or before the due date shall be considered as timely filed, provided the original document is filed into the adjudicatory record within five working days of receipt of the telephonic facsimile. C. An original and one copy of all pleadings and documents shall be filed unless otherwise specifically provided by a particular regulation, or order of the presiding officer. D. Discovery requests and responses thereto shall be served upon a party, his counsel of record, or other designated representative, but shall not be filed in the record of the proceedings. The party responsible for service of the discovery materials shall retain the original and become the custodian of such materials. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to preclude the filing of any discovery materials as exhibits or as evidence in connection with a motion or hearing.