29 CFR § 4000.13 - What methods of issuance may I use?

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title: "29 CFR § 4000.13 - What methods of issuance may I use?"
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section_name: "What methods of issuance may I use?"
chapter_name: "PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION"
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part_number: "4000"
part_name: "FILING, ISSUANCE, COMPUTATION OF TIME, AND RECORD RETENTION"
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authority: "29 U.S.C. 1083(k), 1302(b)(3)."
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# 4000.13 What methods of issuance may I use?

(a) *In general.* You may use any method of issuance, provided you use measures reasonably calculated to ensure actual receipt of the material by the intended recipient. Posting is not a permissible method of issuance under the rules of this part.

(b) *Electronic safe-harbor method.* Section 4000.14 provides a safe-harbor method for meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section when providing an issuance using electronic media.