11 U.S.C. App. (FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE) Rule 8001

(a) Scope . These Part VIII rules govern the procedure in a United States district court and in a bankruptcy appellate panel on appeal from a bankruptcy court’s judgment, order, or decree. They also govern certain procedures on appeal to a United States court of appeals under 28 U.S.C. § 158(d). (b) Definition of “BAP.” “BAP” means a bankruptcy appellate panel established by a circuit judicial council and authorized to hear appeals from a bankruptcy court under 28 U.S.C. § 158. (c) Requirement to Send Documents Electronically . Under these Part VIII rules, a document must be sent electronically, unless: (1) it is sent by or to an individual who is not represented by counsel; or (2) the court’s local rules permit or require mailing or delivery by other means.