I.O.P. 6.4: Procedure
Local Appellate Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Third Circuit — I.O.P. Chapter 6. Judgment Orders
6.4.1 At conference the panel decides whether the case requires an opinion or a judgment order. If the latter, the judge assigned to prepare the order furnishes other members of the panel with copies of the proposed order. The panel members indicate their approval either on a copy which is provided by the order writer or by signifying approval in writing by electronic mail or otherwise.
6.4.2 The order writer promptly arranges for filing the original with the clerk.