§  1.400   Definitions.

   As used in this subpart, the term party refers to any person who
   participates in a proceeding by the timely filing of a petition for
   rule making, comments on a notice of proposed rule making, a petition
   for reconsideration, or responsive pleadings in the manner prescribed
   by this subpart. The term does not include those who submit letters,
   telegrams or other informal materials.

   [ 41 FR 1287 , Jan. 7, 1976]

Petitions and Related Pleadings