[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR20.306]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 20_RULES OF PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND EVIDENCE FOR FORMAL 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COAST GUARD--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart C_Pleadings and Motions

 

Sec. 20.306  Computation of time.



    (a) We compute time periods as follows:

    (1) We do not include the first day of the period.

    (2) If the last day of the period is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal 

holiday, we extend the period to the next business day.

    (3) If the period is 7 days or less, we do not include Saturdays, 

Sundays, or Federal holidays.

    (b) If you were served a document (by domestic mail) that requires 

or permits a response, you may add 3 days to any period for response.

    (c) If you need additional time to file a response, follow the rules 

in these tables.



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    (1) You may request an extension--



             Table 20.306(c)(1)--How to Request an Extension

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        If the response period--                       By--

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Has not expired........................  Telephone, letter, or motion.

Has expired............................  Only by motion describing why

                                          the failure to file was

                                          excusable.

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    (2) You file your request as follows:



         Table 20.306(c)(2)--Where to File an Extension Request

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                                         Then you file your request with

                  If--                                the--

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An ALJ has not been assigned...........  Hearing Docket Clerk.

An ALJ has been assigned...............  ALJ.

Your case is on appeal.................  Hearing Docket Clerk.

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