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Local Bankr. R. 3016-1 Chapter 11 - Plan.

(a)     Extension of Exclusivity Period.

If the Debtor desires an extension of the exclusivity period for filing a Plan of Reorganization, the Debtor shall file a motion prior to the expiration of the exclusivity period requesting the extension that includes a statement of the reason(s) why a plan has not been filed and an appropriate timetable of the steps to be taken in order to file a plan.

(b)     Small Business Cases.

If the Debtor desires an extension of the periods provided for filing or confirming a Plan of Reorganization in a small business case as provided in 11 U.S.C. § 1121(e)(3), then the Debtor shall file and serve a motion requesting the extension, as described in subsection (a), upon all parties in interest. The motion must be filed in advance of the expiration of the time periods provided in 11 U.S.C. § 1121(e) to provide at least fourteen (14) days notice of the hearing as required by the Contested Matter Procedure provided for under these rules. Expedited or emergency hearings will be granted only in exceptional circumstances.