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H    (1)Application forPermission toPayFilingFeein   Installments.Avoluntarypetitionbyanindividualshallbe X! acceptedforfilingifaccompaniedbythedebtorssigned 0# application,preparedasprescribedbytheappropriateOfficial % Form,statingthatthedebtorisunabletopaythefilingfee & v _ exceptininstallments. (Theapplicationshallstatethe   proposedtermsoftheinstallmentpaymentsandthatthe   applicanthasneitherpaidanymoneynortransferredany  propertytoanattorneyforservicesinconnectionwiththe _ case.  7` @(***** 8     (3)PostponementofAttorneysFees. Thefilingfee    Allinstallmentsofthefilingfeemustbepaidinfullbefore   thedebtororchapter13trusteemaymakefurtherpayments   payan toanattorneyoranyotherpersonwhorendersservices o tothedebtorinconnectionwiththecase. Gp  (c) WAIVEROFFILINGFEE. Avoluntarychapter7 H petitionfiledbyanindividualshallbeacceptedforfilingif  ( accompaniedbythedebtorsapplicationrequestingawaiver " under28U.S.C.1930(f),preparedasprescribedbythe $ appropriateOfficialForm.  &  _(  & &T &  `  =XXdXXXd=@22#&  COMMITTEENOTE      Subdivision(a)isamendedtoinclude' areferencetonew d  subdivision(c),whichdealswithfeewaiversunder28U.S.C. P  1930(f),whichwasaddedin2005. <       <  h          D  p   Subdivision(b)(1)isamendedtodeletethesentencerequiring  adisclosurethatthedebtorhasnotpaidanattorneyorotherperson t inconnectionwiththecase.Inabilitytopaythefilingfeein ` installmentsisoneoftherequirementsforafeewaiverunderthe L  2005revisionsto28U.S.C.1930(f).Iftheattorneypayment 8  prohibitionwereretained,paymentofanattorneysfeewouldrender $  manydebtorsineligibleforinstallmentpaymentsandthusenhance   theireligibilityforthefeewaiver.Thedeletionofthisprohibition   fromtherule,whichwasnotstatutorilyrequired,ensuresthatdebtors t  whohavethefinancialabilitytopaythefeeininstallmentswilldoso `  ratherthanrequestawaiver.     D  p  L  Subdivision(b)(3)isamendedinconformancewiththechanges $ to(b)(1)toreflectthe2005amendments.Thechangeismeantto  clarifythat(b)(3)referstopaymentsmadeafterthedebtorhasfiled p thebankruptcycaseandafterthedebtorhasreceivedpermissionto \ paythefeeininstallments.Otherwise,thesubdivisionmayconflict H withintentandeffectoftheamendmentstosubdivision(b)(1). 4 _  XXXX_ ' `  Rule1007.Lists,Schedules, and Statements,andOther " Documents;TimeLimits  p# M#XXXX#=XXXdXXd=6` X ,%XX, X6 (a)LISTOFCREDITORSANDEQUITYSECURITY H% HOLDERS,ANDCORPORATEOWNERSHIP  ' STATEMENT. (l! @)*****      (4)Chapter15Case.Unlessthecourtorders d  otherwise,aforeignrepresentativefilingapetitionfor < recognitionunderchapter15shallfilewiththepetitionalist  containingthenameandaddressofalladministratorsin ` foreignproceedingsofthedebtor,allpartiestoanylitigation 8  inwhichthedebtorisapartyandthatispendingintheUnited   Statesatthetimeofthefilingofthepetition,andallentities t  againstwhomprovisionalreliefisbeingsoughtunder1519 L oftheCode. $    (4) (5)ExtensionofTime.Anyextensionoftimefor p thefilingoflistsrequiredbythissubdivisionmaybegranted H onlyonmotionforcauseshownandonnoticetotheUnited   Statestrusteeandtoanytrustee,committeeelected pursuant " to under705orappointed pursuantto under1102ofthe \$  Code,orotherpartyasthecourtmaydirect. 4& XXXX &   (b)SCHEDULES, AND STATEMENTS,ANDOTHER   DOCUMENTSREQUIRED.'  d     (1)Exceptinachapter9municipalitycase,the < debtor,unlessthecourtordersotherwise,shallfilethe  followingschedules,statements,andotherdocuments, ` preparedasprescribedbytheappropriateOfficialForms,if 8  any:       < (A)schedulesofassetsandliabilities , ; t      < (B)ascheduleofcurrentincomeand L expenditures , ; $     < (C)ascheduleofexecutorycontractsand p unexpiredleases ,and ; H     < (D)astatementoffinancialaffairs ,preparedas   prescribedbytheappropriateOfficialForms ; "     < (E)copiesofallpaymentadvicesorother \$ evidenceofpayment,ifany,#XXXXe#XXXXԀwithallbutthelastfourdigitsof 4& thedebtorssocialsecuritynumberredacted,receivedbythe  (  _ debtorfromanemployerwithin60daysbeforethefilingof   thepetition;and d      < (F)arecordofanyinterestthatthedebtorhasin < anaccountorprogramofthetypespecifiedin521(c)ofthe  Code#XXXX"#XXXX.#XXXX$#XXXX `    (2)Anindividualdebtorinachapter7caseshallfile 8  astatementofintentionasrequiredby521(a) 521(2) ofthe   Code,preparedasprescribedbytheappropriateOfficial t  Form.Acopyofthestatementofintentionshallbeservedon L thetrusteeandthecreditorsnamedinthestatementonor $ beforethefilingofthestatement. p #XXXX %#XXXX   (3)UnlesstheUnitedStatestrusteehasdetermined H thatthecreditcounselingrequirementof109#XXXXX'#XXXXdoesnotapply   inthedistrict#XXXX4(#XXXX,anindividualdebtormustfilethecertificate " anddebtrepaymentplan,ifany,requiredby#XXXX(#XXXX521(b),#XXXXa)#XXXXa \$ certificationunder109(h)(3)#XXXX)#XXXX,or#XXXX%*#XXXXarequestfora 4& determinationbythecourtunder109(h)(4).#XXXXl*#  XXXX  (  bf 8XXdd8   #XXXX+#XXXX   (4)Unless#XXXX+#XXXX707(b)(2)(D)applies,#XXXXF,#XXXXanindividual   debtorinachapter7casewithprimarilyconsumerdebtsshall d  fileastatementofcurrentmonthlyincomepreparedas < prescribedbytheappropriateOfficialForm#XXXX,#XXXX,and,ifthedebtor  hascurrentmonthlyincomegreaterthantheapplicable ` medianfamilyincomefortheapplicablestateandhousehold 8  size,thecalculationsinaccordancewith707(b),preparedas   prescribedbytheappropriateOfficialForm#XXXX-#XXXX. t     (5)Anindividualdebtorinachapter11caseshallfile L astatementofcurrentmonthlyincome,preparedasprescribed $ bytheappropriateOfficialForm#XXXXX/#. p    (6)XXXXAdebtorinachapter13caseshallfileastatement H ofcurrentmonthlyincome,preparedasprescribedbythe   appropriateOfficialForm#XXXX0#XXXX,and,ifthedebtorhascurrent " monthlyincomegreaterthanthemedianfamilyincomefor \$  theapplicablestateandfamilysize,acalculation_ of 4& disposableincomeinaccordancewith1325(b)(3),prepared   asprescribedbytheappropriateOfficialForm#XXXX1#XXXX.#XXXXc3#ԚXXXX d   #XXXX3#   (7)Anindividualdebtorinachapter7orchapter13 < caseXXXXԀshallfile#XXXX4#XXXXastatementregardingcompletionofacoursein  personalfinancialmanagement,preparedasprescribedbythe ` appropriateOfficialForm.#XXXX4#XXXX 8  #XXXX5#   (8)Ifanindividualdebtorinachapter11,12,or13   caseXXXXԀhasclaimedanexemptionunder522(b)(3)(A)inan t  amountinexcessoftheamountsetoutin522(q)(1)#XXXX6#XXXXin L propertyofthekinddescribedin522(p)(1),thedebtorshall $ file#XXXX]7#XXXXastatementastowhetherthereispendingaproceedingin p whichthedebtormaybefoundguiltyofafelonyofakind H describedin522(q)(1)(A)orfoundliableforadebtofthe   kinddescribedin522(q)(1)(B).#XXXX8#XXXX "  (c)TIMELIMITS. #  *      ׀Inavoluntarycase,the#XXXXt9#XXXXschedules, \$  and statements,andotherdocumentsrequiredbysubdivision 4& (b)(1),(4),(5),and(6) , otherthanthestatementofintention,    shallbefiledwiththepetition,orwithin15daysthereafter, d  exceptasotherwiseprovidedinsubdivisions(d),(e),(f),and < (h)ofthisrule.Inaninvoluntarycase,thelistinsubdivision  (a)(2),andtheschedules, and statements,andother ` documentsrequiredbysubdivision(b)(1) otherthanthe 8  statementofintention, shallbefiledbythedebtorwithin15   daysoftheentryoftheorderforrelief.Thedocuments t  requiredbysubdivision(b)(3)shallbefiledwiththepetition L inavoluntarycase.Thestatementrequiredbysubdivision $ (b)(7)shallbefiledbythedebtorwithin#XXXXi:#XXXX45daysafterthefirst p datesetforthemeetingofcreditorsunder#XXXX>#XXXX341oftheCode H inachapter7case,andnolaterthanthelastpaymentmade   bythedebtorasrequiredbytheplanorthefilingofamotion " forentryofadischargeunder#XXXXi?#XXXXԀ1328(b)inachapter13case.#XXXX@#XXXX \$ The statementrequiredbysubdivision(b)(8)shallbefiledby 4& thedebtornotearlierthanthedateofthe#XXXX@#XXXXԀlastpaymentmade  (  undertheplanorthedateofthefilingofamotionforentryof   adischargeunder1141(d)(5)(B),1228(b),or#XXXXA#XXXXԀ1328(b). d  #XXXXB#XXXXLists,schedules, and statements,andotherdocumentsfiled < priortotheconversionofacasetoanotherchaptershallbe  deemedfiledintheconvertedcaseunlessthecourtdirects ` otherwise.#XXXX1C#XXXXExceptasprovidedin#XXXXD#XXXXԀ1116(3)oftheCode,any 8   _ Any_  extensionoftimeforthefilingoftheschedules, and    statements,andotherdocumentsmaybegrantedonlyon t  motionforcauseshownandonnoticetotheUnitedStates L trusteeandtoanycommitteeelectedunder705orappointed $ under1102oftheCode,trustee,examiner,orotherpartyas p thecourtmaydirect.Noticeofanextensionshallbegivento H theUnitedStatestrusteeandtoanycommittee,trustee,or   otherpartyasthecourtmaydirect.#XXXXD#XXXX " @)***** \$ ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  4&   Thetitleofthisruleisexpandedtoreferto documentsin  (  conformitywiththe2005amendmentsto521#XXXXG#XXXXandrelated (l! provisions#XXXXI#XXXXoftheBankruptcyCodethatincludeawiderrangeof   documentaryrequirements#XXXXJ#XXXX. x    Subdivision(a)isamendedtorequirethatanyforeign P  representativefilingapetitionforrecognitiontocommenceacase < underchapter15,whichwasaddedtotheCodein2005,filealistof ( entitieswithwhomthedebtorisengagedinlitigationintheUnited  States.Theforeignrepresentativefilingthepetitionforrecognition t alsomustlistanyentitiesagainstwhomprovisionalreliefisbeing ` soughtaswellasalladministratorsinforeignproceedingsofthe L  debtor.Thisshouldensurethattheentitiesmostinterestedinthe 8  case,ortheirrepresentatives,willreceivenoticeofthepetitionunder $  Rule2002(q)#XXXXJ#XXXX.   #XXXXXN#XXXX  Subdivision(b)(1)#XXXXN#XXXXԀaddressesschedules,statements,andother t  documentsthatthedebtormustfileunlessthecourtordersotherwise `  andotherthaninacaseunderChapter9.Thissubdivisionis L amendedtoincludedocumentaryrequirementsaddedbythe2005 8 amendmentsto521thatapplytothesamegroupofdebtorsand $ havethesametimelimitsastheexistingrequirementsof(b)(1).  #XXXXO#XXXXConsistentwiththeEGovernmentActof2002,#XXXXMQ#XXXXPub.L.No.107347, p #XXXXQ#XXXX116Stat.2921(2002)#XXXX(R#XXXX,thepaymentadvicesshouldberedactedbefore \ theyarefiled.#XXXXR#XXXX H   Subdivision(b)(2)isamendedtoconformtherenumberingof   thesubsectionsof#XXXXS#XXXXԀ521. !    Subdivisions(b)(3)through(b)(7)arenew.Theyimplement p# the2005amendmentstotheBankruptcyCode.Subdivision(b)(3) \$ providesaprocedureforfilingdocumentsrelatingtothenonprofit H% creditcounselingrequirementprovidedbythe2005amendmentsto 4& #XXXXS#XXXXԀ109.#XXXXU#XXXX  '    (    Subdivision(b)(4)addressesthefilingofinformationabout    currentmonthlyincome,asdefinedin#XXXXU#XXXXԀ#XXXXW#XXXX101,forcertainchapter7 x  debtorsand,ifrequired,additionalcalculationsofexpensesrequired d  bythe2005revisionsto#XXXXTW#XXXXԀ#XXXX=X#XXXX707(b)#XXXXX#XXXX. P    Subdivision(b)(5)addressesthefilingofinformationabout ( currentmonthlyincome,asdefinedin#XXXXX#XXXXԀ#XXXXY#XXXX101,forindividualchapter  11debtors.The2005amendmentsto#XXXXY#XXXXԀ#XXXXZ#XXXX1129(a)(15)conditionplan t confirmationforindividualdebtorsonthe#XXXXZ#XXXXcommitmentofdisposable ` incomeasdefinedin#XXXXq[#XXXXԀ#XXXX[#XXXX1325(b)(2),whichisbasedoncurrentmonthly L  income#XXXX<\#XXXX. 8    Subdivision(b)(6)addressesthefilingofinformationabout   currentmonthlyincome,asdefinedin#XXXX\#XXXXԀ#XXXX]#XXXX101,forchapter13debtors   and,ifrequired,additionalcalculationsofexpenses#XXXX]#XXXX.Thesechanges t  arenecessarybecausethe2005amendmentsto1325#XXXX^#XXXXrequirethat `  determinationsofdisposableincomestartwithcurrentmonthly L income#XXXX<_#XXXX.#XXXX_#XXXX    <  h  8   Subdivision(b)(7)reflectsthe#XXXX<`#XXXX2005amendmentsto#XXXX`#XXXX#XXXXUa#XXXXԀ#XXXXa#XXXX727  and#XXXXa#XXXXԀ#XXXX;b#XXXX1328thatconditionthereceiptofadischargeonthecompletion p ofapersonalfinancialmanagementcourse,withcertainexceptions._ _  \ Ѐ_ _ _ _   Subdivision(b)(8)isamendedtorequireanindividualdebtor 4 inacaseunderchapter11,12,and13tofileastatementthatthereare   noreasonablegroundstobelievethattherestrictionsonahomestead !  exemptionassetoutin522(q)oftheCodeareapplicable.Sections " 1141(d)(5)(C),1228(f),and1328(h)eachprovidethatthecourtshall p# notenteradischargeorderunlessitfindsthatthereisnoreasonable \$ causetobelievethat522(q)applies.Requiringthedebtortosubmit H% astatementtothateffectincasesunderchapters11,12,and13in 4& whichanexemptionisclaimedinexcessoftheamountallowed  ' under522(q)(1)providesthecourtwithabasistoconclude,inthe  (  absenceofanycontraryinformation,that522(q)doesnotapply. (l! 4    TRX3' LetterX3' Letter3'Letter3'LetterT   CreditorsreceivenoticeunderRule2002(f)(11)ofthetimetorequest   postponementoftheentryofthedischargesothattheycanchallenge x  thedebtorsassertionsintheRule1007(b)(8)statementinappropriate d  cases. P  #XXXX~b#XXXX̀#XXXXj#XXXX  #XXXXj#XXXXSubdivision(c)isamendedtoincludetimelimitsforthefiling ( requirementsaddedtosubdivision(b)duetothe2005amendments  totheBankruptcyCode,andtomakeconformingamendments.#XXXX>k#XXXX t Separatetimelimitsareprovidedforthedocumentationofcredit ` counselingandforthestatementofthecompletionofthefinancial L  managementcourse. h          D  8  #XXXXel#XXXX Subdivision(c)oftheruleisalsoamendedtorecognizethe   limitationontheextensionoftimetofileschedulesandstatements   whenthedebtorisasmallbusinessdebtor.Section1116(3),added t  totheBankruptcyCodein2005,establishesaspecificstandardfor `  courtstoapplyintheeventthatthedebtorinpossessionorthetrustee L seeksanextensionforfilingtheseformsforaperiodbeyond30days 8 aftertheorderforrelief. $ #XXXXm#: X ,'X` X ,%Xs:XXXX#XXXXp#XXXX =XXdXXd=H ` Rule1009. AmendmentsofVoluntaryPetitions,Lists, \ Schedulesand_ Statements _ rq L AXXdXXdqA=XXXdXXd=@)*****  $  (b)STATEMENTOFINTENTION. Thestatementof " intentionmaybeamendedbythedebtoratanytimebefore h$  theexpirationoftheperiodprovidedin521(a) 521(2)(B) of @& theCode.Thedebtorshallgivenoticeoftheamendmentto   thetrusteeandtoanyentityaffectedthereby. d   @)*****#XXXXp#XXXXԈ < ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  t   Subdivision(b)isamendedtoconformtothe2005 L  amendmentsto521oftheCode.#XXXXt#XXXXԀ#XXXX\v#XXXX 8  #XXXXv# ` =XXdXXd= Rule1010.ServiceofInvoluntaryPetitionandSummons;   Petition CommencingAncillaryCase ForRecognitionof t  aForeign_ Nonmain_ ԀProceeding p  `   =XXXdXXd= Onthefilingofaninvoluntarypetitionorapetition 8  commencingacaseancillaryto forrecognitionofaforeign  _ nonmain_ proceedingtheclerkshallforthwithissuea \ summonsforservice.Whenaninvoluntarypetitionisfiled, 4 serviceshallbemadeonthedebtor.Whenapetition !   commencinganancillarycase forrecognitionofaforeign p# _ nonmain_ Ԁproceedingisfiled,serviceshallbemadeonthe H%  partiesagainstwhomreliefissoughtpursuantto304(b)   ' debtor,anyentityagainstwhomprovisionalreliefissought (l! e ` `    under1519oftheCode,andonanyotherpartiesasthe   courtmaydirect.Thesummonsshallbeservedwithacopy d  ofthepetitioninthemannerprovidedforserviceofa < summonsandcomplaintbyRule7004(a)or(b).Ifservice  cannotbesomade,thecourtmayorderthatthesummonsand ` petitionbeservedbymailingcopiestothepartyslastknown 8  address,andbyatleastonepublicationinamannerandform   directedbythecourt.Thesummonsandpetitionmaybe t  servedonthepartyanywhere.Rule7004(e)andRule4(l) L _ F.R.Civ.P._ Ԁapplywhenserviceismadeorattemptedunder $ thisrule. p ` =XXdXXXd=  &  COMMITTEENOTE  H   Thisruleisamendedtoimplementthe'Ԁ2005amendmentsto   theBankruptcyCode,whichrepealed304oftheCodeandreplaced !  itwithchapter15governingancillaryandothercrossbordercases. " Underchapter15,aforeignrepresentativecommencesacaseby p# filingapetitionforrecognitionofapendingforeign_ nonmain_  \$ proceeding.Theamendmentrequiresserviceofthesummonsand H% petitiononthedebtorandanyentityagainstwhomtherepresentative 4& isseekingprovisionalrelief.Untilthecourtentersarecognition  ' orderunder1517,nostayisineffectunlessthecourtenterssome  (  formofprovisionalreliefunder1519.Thus,thereisnoneedto (l! serveallcreditorsofthedebtoruponfilingthepetitionfor   recognition.Onlythoseentitiesagainstwhomspecificprovisional x  reliefissoughtneedtobeserved.Thecourtmaydirectthatservice d  bemadeonadditionalentitiesasappropriate. P    Thisruledoesnotapplytoapetitionforrecognitionofa ( foreignmainproceeding.   `  =XXdXXd=Rule1011.ResponsivePleadingorMotioninInvoluntary L  and Ancillary CrossBorderCases 8   =XXXdXXd= (a)WHOMAYCONTESTPETITION.Thedebtor   namedinaninvoluntarypetitionorapartyininteresttoa t  petition commencingacaseancillarytoa forrecognitionof L aforeignproceedingmaycontestthepetition.Inthecaseof $ apetitionagainstapartnershipunderRule1004,a p _ nonpetitioning_ Ԁgeneralpartner,orapersonwhoisallegedto H beageneralpartnerbutdeniestheallegation,maycontestthe   petition. " @)***** \$ ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  4& ކ  Theruleisamendedtoreflectthe2005amendmentstothe  (  BankruptcyCode,whichrepealed304oftheCodeandadded (l! chapter15.Section304coveredcasesancillarytoforeign   proceedings,whilechapter15oftheCodegovernsancillaryandother x  crossbordercasesandintroducestheconceptofapetitionfor d  recognitionofaforeignproceeding. P  XXXX#XXXX&# ` XXXX =XXdXXd==XXdXXd=Rule1017. DismissalorConversionofCase;Suspension     &AXXdXXd׌A=XXXdXXd=***** d  (e)DISMISSALOFANINDIVIDUALDEBTORS <  CHAPTER7CASEORCONVERSIONTOACASE   UNDERCHAPTER11or13FOR SUBSTANTIAL ABUSE .  x  Thecourtmaydismissor,withthedebtorsconsent,convert X anindividualdebtorscasefor substantial abuseunder 0 707(b)onlyonmotion bytheUnitedStatestrusteeoronthe | court'sownmotion andafterahearingonnoticetothedebtor, T thetrustee,theUnitedStatestrustee,andanyotherentitiesas  , thecourtdirects. "    (1)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedin#XXXXx#704(b)(2),aXXXX A h$  motiontodismissacasefor substantial abuseunder707(b) @& or(c)maybefiled bytheUnitedStatestrustee onlywithin60 (  _ daysafterthefirstdatesetforthemeetingofcreditorsunder   341(a),unless,onrequestfiled bytheUnitedStatestrustee d   beforethetimehasexpired,thecourtforcauseextendsthe < timeforfilingthemotiontodismiss.The UnitedStates  trustee partyfilingthemotionshallsetforthinthemotionall ` matterstobeconsidered submittedtothecourtforits 8  consideration atthehearing.Amotiontodismiss_ under   #XXXX#XXXXԁ707(b)(1)and(3)shallstatewithparticularitythe t  circumstancesallegedtoconstituteabuse. L #XXXXJ#XXXX  ***** $ #XXXX#:` XXXX=XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  p   Subdivisions(e)and(e)(1)areamendedtoimplementthe H 2005revisionsto707oftheCode.Theserevisionspermit 4 conversionofachapter7casetoacaseunderchapter11or13,   changethebasisfordismissalorconversionfrom substantialabuse !  to abuse,authorize#XXXX#XXXXpartiesotherthantheUnitedStatestrusteeto " bringmotionsunder707(b)undercertaincircumstances,andadd p# 707#XXXX #XXXX(c)#XXXX#XXXXԀtocreateanexplicitgroundfordismissalbasedonthe \$ requestofavictimofacrimeofviolenceordrugtrafficking.#XXXX9#XXXXThe H% conformingamendmentstosubdivision(e)preservethetimelimits 4& alreadyinplacefor707(b)motions,excepttotheextentthat  ' #XXXX #XXXXԁ704(b)(2)setsthedeadlinefortheUnitedStatestrusteetoact#XXXX#XXXX.In  (  contrasttothegroundsforamotiontodismissunder#XXXX#XXXX707(b)(2), (l! whicharequitespecific,thegroundsunder#XXXX5#XXXXԀ707(b)(1)and(3)are   verygeneral.Subdivision(e)thereforerequiresthatmotionsto x  dismissunder#XXXXƝ#XXXX#XXXX#XXXXԀ707(b)(1)and(3)statewithparticularitythe d  circumstancesallegedtoconstituteabusetoenablethedebtorto P  respond.#XXXX#XXXX #XXXXş#XXXX <   ` Rule1019.ConversionofChapter11Reorganization  Case,Chapter12FamilyFarmersDebtAdjustmentCase, t orChapter13IndividualsDebtAdjustmentCasetoa ` Chapter7LiquidationCase  L   =XXXdXXd=@) *****  $  =XXXdXXXd=    < (2)NEWFILINGPERIODS.#XXXX#XXXX A newtimeperiod   forfiling claims, amotionunder707(b)or(c),aclaim,#XXXX#XXXXԀa `  complaintobjectingtodischarge,  oracomplainttoobtaina 8 determinationof_ dischargeability_ Ԁofanydebtshallcommence  under pursuantto Rules1017,3002,4004,or4007,provided \ thatanewtimeperiodshallnotcommenceifachapter7case 4 hadbeenconvertedtoachapter11,12,or13caseand !  thereafterreconvertedtoachapter7caseandthetimefor p# filing claims, amotionunder707(b)or(c),aclaim, a H%  complaintobjectingtodischarge,oracomplainttoobtaina  ' determinationofthe_ dischargeability_ Ԁofanydebt#XXXXi#,orany   extensionthereof,expiredintheoriginalchapter7case.XXXX d   @)***** < ` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE     Subdivision(2)isamended#XXXXG#XXXXtoprovideanewfilingperiodfor ` motionsunder#XXXX#XXXXԀ707(b)and(c)oftheCodewhenacaseisconverted L  tochapter7. 8  #XXXX0#XXXX      <  `  #XXXXݩ#XXXXRule1020. ElectiontobeConsideredaSmallBusinessin   aChapter11ReorganizationCase SmallBusiness t  Chapter11ReorganizationCase `    =XXXdXXXd=Inachapter11reorganizationcase,adebtorthatisasmall 8 businessmayelecttobeconsideredasmallbusinessbyfiling  awrittenstatementofelectionnotlaterthan60daysafterthe \ dateoftheorderforrelief. q 4  (a)SMALLBUSINESSDEBTORDESIGNATION.In !  avoluntarychapter11case,thedebtorshallstateinthe p# petitionwhetherthedebtorisasmallbusinessdebtor.Inan H% involuntarychapter11case,thedebtorshallfilewithin15  ' daysafterentryoftheorderforreliefastatementasto (l! whetherthedebtorisasmallbusinessdebtor.Exceptas   providedinsubdivision(c),thestatusofthecasewithrespect d  towhetheritisasmallbusinesscaseshallbeinaccordance < withthedebtorsstatementunderthissubdivision,unlessand  untilthecourtentersanorderfindingthatthedebtors ` statementisincorrect. 8  _  (b)OBJECTINGTODESIGNATION.Exceptas   providedinsubdivision(c),theUnitedStatestrusteeora t  partyininterestmayfileanobjectiontothedebtors L statementundersubdivision(a)notlaterthan30daysafterthe $ conclusionofthemeetingofcreditorsheldunder341(a)of p theCode,orwithin30daysafteranyamendmenttothe H statement,whicheverislater.    (c)APPOINTMENTOFCOMMITTEEOF " UNSECUREDCREDITORS.IftheUnitedStatestrusteehas \$ appointedac ommitteeofunsecuredcreditorsunder 4& 1102(a)(1),thecaseshallproceedasasmallbusinesscase  (  onlyif,andfromthetimewhen,thecourtentersanorder   determiningthatthecommitteehasnotbeensufficiently d  activeandrepresentativetoprovideeffectiveoversightofthe < debtorandthatthedebtorsatisfiesalltheotherrequirements  forbeingasmallbusiness.Arequestforadetermination ` underthissubdivisionmaybefiledbytheUnited_ States 8  trusteeorapartyininterestonlywithinareasonabletime   afterthefailureofthecommitteetobesufficientlyactiveand t  representative.Thedebtormayfilearequestfora L determinationatanytimeastowhetherthecommitteehas $ beensufficientlyactiveandrepresentative. p  (d)PROCEDUREFOROBJECTIONOR H DETERMINATION.Anyobjectionorrequestfora   determinationunderthisruleshallbegovernedbyRule9014 " andservedonthedebtor,thedebtorsattorney,theUnited \$ Statestrustee,thetrustee,anycommitteeappointedunder 4& 1102oritsauthorizedagent,or,ifnocommitteeof  (  unsecuredcreditorshasbeenappointedunder1102,onthe   creditorsincludedonthelistfiledunderRule1007(d),andon d  suchotherentitiesasthecourtmaydirect. < Q=XXdXXXd=#XXXXn#XXXX` @22# COMMITTEENOTE     UndertheBankruptcyCode,asamendedin2005,thereareno ` provisionspermittingorrequiringasmallbusinessdebtortoelectto L  betreatedasasmallbusiness.Therefore,thereisnolongeranyneed 8  foraruleonelectionstobeconsideredasmallbusiness. $    The2005amendmentstotheCodeincludeseveralprovisions   relatingtosmallbusinesscasesunderchapter11.Section101ofthe t  Codeincludesdefinitionsof smallbusinessdebtorand small `  businesscase.Thepurposeofthenewlanguageinthisruleisto L provideaprocedureforinformingtheparties,theUnitedStates 8 trustee,andthecourtofwhetherthedebtorisasmallbusinessdebtor, $ andtoprovideproceduresforresolvingdisputesregardingtheproper  characterizationofthedebtor.Becauseitisimportanttoresolvesuch p disputesearlyinthecase,atimelimitforobjectingtothedebtors \ selfdesignationisimposed.Rule9006(b)(1),whichgoverns H enlargementoftime,isapplicabletothetimelimitssetforthinthis 4 rule.     Animportantfactorindeterminingwhetherthedebtorisa " smallbusinessdebtoriswhethertheUnitedStatestrusteehas p# appointedacommitteeofunsecuredcreditorsunder1102ofthe \$ Code,andwhethersuchacommitteeissufficientlyactiveand H% representative.Subdivision(c),relatingtotheappointmentand 4& activityofacommitteeofunsecuredcreditors,isdesignedtobe  ' consistentwiththeCodesdefinitionof smallbusinessdebtor.=XXdXXd=  (  #XXXX#XXXX (l!  `  #XXXX@#Rule1021.HealthCareBusinessCase x   =XXXdXXd= (a)HEALTHCAREBUSINESSDESIGNATION. P  Unlessthecourtordersotherwise,ifapetitioninacaseunder ( chapter7,chapter9,orchapter11statesthatthedebtorisa t healthcarebusiness,thecaseshallproceedasacaseinwhich L  thedebtorisahealthcarebusiness. $   (b)MOTION.TheUnitedStatestrusteeorapartyin   interestmayfileamotionforadeterminationastowhether `  thedebtorisahealthcarebusiness.Themotionshallbe 8 transmittedtotheUnitedStatestrusteeandservedonthe  debtor,thetrustee,anycommitteeXXXXelectedunder705or \ appointedunder1102oftheCodeoritsauthorizedagent, 4 or,ifthecaseisachapter9municipalitycaseorachapter11 !  reorganizationcaseandnocommitteeofunsecuredcreditors p# hasbeenappointedunder1102,onthecreditorsincludedon H%  thelistfiledunderRule1007(d),andsuchotherentitiesasthe  ' courtmaydirect#XXXX&#.ThemotionshallbegovernedbyRule   9014. d   '` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  < =XXdXXXd=  Section101(27A)oftheCode,addedin2005,definesahealth  carebusiness.Thisruleprovidesproceduresforidentifyingthedebtor t asahealthcarebusiness.Thedebtorinavoluntarycase,or ` petitioningcreditorsinaninvoluntarycase,willusuallymakethe L  identificationbycheckingtheappropriateboxonthepetition.Ifa 8  partyininterestortheUnitedStatestrusteedisagreeswiththe $  determinationbythedebtororthepetitioningcreditorsastowhether   thedebtorisahealthcarebusiness,thisruleprovidesproceduresfor   resolvingthedispute. t  XXXX `  #XXXX#Rule2002.NoticestoCreditors,EquitySecurityHolders, 8 AdministratorsinForeignProceedings,PersonsAgainst $ WhomProvisionalReliefisSoughtinAncillaryandOther  CrossBorderCases,UnitedStates,andUnitedStates p Trustee \  XXXX=XXXdXXd==XXXdXXXd= (a)TWENTYDAYNOTICESTOPARTIESIN 4 INTEREST.Exceptasprovidedinsubdivisions(h),(_ i_ ), and !  (l) (l),(p),and(q)ofthisrule,theclerk,orsomeotherperson p# asthecourtmaydirect,shallgivethedebtor,thetrustee,all H% creditorsandindenturetrusteesatleast20daysnoticeby  ' mailof: (l! @(*****    (b)TWENTYFIVEDAYNOTICESTOPARTIESIN d  INTEREST.Exceptasprovidedinsubdivision(l)ofthis < rule,theclerk,orsomeotherpersonasthecourtmaydirect,  shallgivethedebtor,thetrustee,allcreditorsandindenture ` trusteesnotlessthan25daysnoticebymailof(1)thetime 8  _ fixedforfilingobjectionsandthehearingtoconsider   approvalofadisclosurestatementor,under1125(f),to t  makeafinaldeterminationwhethertheplanprovides L adequateinformationsothataseparatedisclosurestatement $ isnotnecessary;and(2)thetimefixedforfilingobjections p andthehearingtoconsiderconfirmationofachapter9, H chapter11,orchapter13plan.    (&  c)CONTENTOFNOTICE. "    (1)ProposedUse,Sale,orLea'"seofProperty. \$ SubjecttoRule6004thenoticeofaproposeduse,sale,or 4& leaseofpropertyrequiredbysubdivision(a)(2)ofthisrule  (  shallincludethetimeandplaceofanypublicsale,theterms   andconditionsofanyprivatesaleandthetimefixedforfiling d  objections.Thenoticeofaproposeduse,sale,orleaseof < property,includingrealestate,issufficientifitgenerally  describestheproperty.Thenoticeofaproposedsaleorlease ` ofpersonallyidentifiableinformationunder363(b)(1)(A)_ or 8  (B)oftheCodeshallstatewhetherthesaleisconsistentwith   apolicyprohibitingthetransferoftheinformation. t  @)*****#XXXXE#dXXXXӈ L  (f)OTHERNOTICES.Exceptasprovidedinsubdivision $ (l)ofthisrule,theclerk,orsomeotherpersonasthecourt p maydirect,shallgivethedebtor,allcreditors,andindenture H trusteesnoticebymailof:(1)theorderforrelief;(2)the   dismissalortheconversionofthecasetoanotherchapter,or " thesuspensionofproceedingsunder305;(3)thetime \$ allowedforfilingclaimspursuanttoRule3002;(4)thetime 4& fixedforfilingacomplaintobjectingtothedebtorsdischarge  (  pursuantto727oftheCodeasprovidedinRule4004;(5)   thetimefixedforfilingacomplainttodeterminethe d  _ dischargeability_ Ԁofadebtpursuantto#XXXX,#XXXX523oftheCodeas < providedinRule4007;(6)thewaiver,denial,orrevocation  ofadischargeasprovidedinRule4006;(7)entryofanorder ` confirmingachapter9,11,or12plan; and (8)asummaryof 8  thetrusteesfinalreportinachapter7caseifthenetproceeds   realizedexceed$1,500;(9)anoticeunderRule5008 t  regardingthepresumptionofabuse;(10)astatementunder L #XXXX!#XXXX704(b)(1)astowhetherthedebtorscasewouldbepresumed $ tobeanabuseunder707(b);and(11)thetimetorequesta p delayintheentryofthedischargeunder1141(d)(5)(C), H 1228(f),and1328(h).#XXXX#XXXXԀNoticeofthetimefixedforaccepting   orrejectingaplanpursuanttoRule3017(c)shallbegivenin " accordancewithRule3017(d). \$ @)***** 4& #XXXX# (g)ADDRESSINGNOTICES  (  @)*****      (2)Exceptasprovidedin342(f)oftheCode,if _ If_  a d  creditororindenturetrusteehasnotfiledarequest < designatingamailingaddressunderRule2002(g)(1),the  noticesshallbemailedtotheaddressshownonthelistof ` creditorsorscheduleofliabilities,whicheverisfiledlater.If 8  anequitysecurityholderhasnotfiledarequestdesignatinga   mailingaddressunderRule2002(g)(1),thenoticesshallbe t  mailedtotheaddressshownonthelistofequitysecurity L holders. $ @)****_ *_ _ _ _ XXXX_ Ԉ p #XXXX#XXXX0 (  p)NOTICETOAFOREIGNCREDITOR.H x x    (1)If,attherequestofapartyininterestortheUnited   Statestrustee,oronitsowninitiative,thecourtfindsthata " noticemailedwithinthetimeprescribedbytheseruleswould \$ notbesufficienttogiveacreditorwithaforeignaddressto 4& whichnoticesundertheserulesaremailedreasonablenotice  (  underthecircumstances,thecourtmayorderthatthenotice   besupplementedwithnoticebyothermeansorthatthetime d  prescribedforthenoticebymailbeenlarged. <    (2)Unlessthecourtforcauseordersotherwise,a  creditorwithaforeignaddresstowhichnoticesunderthis ` rulearemailed_ shallbegivenatleast30daysnoticeofthe 8  timefixedforfilingaproofofclaimunderRule3002(c)or   Rule3003(c).#XXXX0#XXXX t  #XXXX# &  (q)NOTICEOFPETITIONFORRECOGNITIONOF L FOREIGNPROCEEDINGANDOFCOURTSINTENTION'L= $ TOCOMMUNICATEWITHFOREIGNCOURTSAND p FOREIGNREPRESENTATIVES. H    (1)NoticeofPetitionforRecognition.Theclerk,or   someotherpersonasthecourtmaydirect,shallforthwith " givethedebtor,alladministratorsinforeignproceedingsof \$ thedebtor,allentitiesagainstwhomprovisionalreliefis 4& beingsoughtunder1519oftheCode,allpartiesto_ any  (  litigationinwhichthedebtorisapartyandthatispendingin   theUnitedStatesatthetimeofthefilingofthepetition,and d  suchotherentitiesasthecourtmaydirect,atleast20days < noticebymailofthehearingonthepetitionforrecognitionof  aforeignproceeding.Thenoticeshallstatewhetherthe ` petitionseeksrecognitionasaforeignmainproceedingor 8  foreign_ nonmain_ Ԁproceeding.      (2)NoticeofCourtsIntentiontoCommunicatewith t  ForeignCourtsandForeignRepresentatives.Theclerk,or L someotherpersonasthecourtmaydirect,shallgivethe $ debtor,alladministratorsinforeignproceedingsofthedebtor, p allentitiesagainstwhomprovisionalreliefisbeingsought H under1519oftheCode,allpartiestoanylitigationinwhich   thedebtorisapartyandthatispendingintheUnitedStates " atthetimeofthefilingofthepetition,andsuchotherentities \$  asthecourtmaydirect,noticebymailofthecourtsintention 4& tocommunicatewithaforeigncourtorforeignrepresentative   asprescribedbyRule5012.  d   AXXXdXXXdAXXXX` =XXdXXXd=@22#COMMITTEENOTE <    Subdivision(b)isamendedtoprovidefor25daysnoticeof  thetimeforthecourttomakeafinaldeterminationwhethertheplan t inasmallbusinesscasecanserveasadisclosurestatement. ` Conditionalapprovalofadisclosurestatementinasmallbusiness L  caseisgovernedbyRule3017.1anddoesnotrequire25daysnotice. 8  Thecourtmayconsiderthismatterinahearingcombinedwiththe $  confirmationhearinginasmallbusinesscase.   #XXXX)#XXXX  Subdivision(c)(1)isamendedtorequirethatatrusteeleasing t  orsellingpersonallyidentifiableinformationunder363(b)(1)(A)or `  (B)oftheCode,asamendedin2005,includeinthenoticeofthe L leaseorsaletransactionastatementastowhethertheleaseorsaleis 8 consistentwithapolicyprohibitingthetransferoftheinformation. $   Section1514(d)oftheCode,addedin2005,requiresthatsuch p additionaltimeasisreasonableunderthecircumstancesbegivento \ creditorswithforeignaddresseswithrespecttonoticesandthefiling H ofaproofofclaim.Thus,subdivision(p)(1)isaddedtotherule =XXdXXd= to 4 givethecourtflexibilitytodirectthatnoticebyothermeansshall   supplementnoticebymail,ortoenlargethenoticeperiod,for !  creditorswithforeignaddresses.Ifcauseexists,suchaslikelydelays " inthedeliveryofmailednoticesinparticularlocations,thecourtmay p# orderthatnoticealsobegivenbyemail,facsimile,orprivatecourier. \$ Alternatively,thecourtmayenlargethenoticeperiodforacreditor H% withaforeignaddress.Itisexpectedthatinmostsituationsinvolving 4& foreigncreditors,fairnesswillnotrequireanyadditionalnoticeor  ' extensionofthenoticeperiod.Thisrulerecognizesthatthecourthas  (  discretiontoestablishprocedurestodetermine,onitsowninitiative, (l! e! ` `    whetherreliefundersubdivision(p)isappropriate,butthatthecourt   isnotrequiredtoestablishsuchproceduresandmaydecidetoact x  onlyonrequestofapartyininterest. d  #XXXXw#XXXX  Subdivisions(f)(9)and(10)arenew.Theyreflectthe2005 < amendmentsto342(d)and704(b)oftheBankruptcyCode. ( Section342(d)requirestheclerktogivenoticetocreditorsshortly  afterthecommencementofthecase#XXXX$#XXXXԀastowhetherapresumptionof t abuseexists.Subdivision(f)(9)addsthisnoticetothelistofnotices ` thattheclerkmustgive.Subdivision(f)(10)implementsthe L  amendmentto704(b)whichrequiresthecourttoprovideacopyto 8  allcreditorsofastatementbytheUnitedStatestrusteeorbankruptcy $  administratorastowhetherthedebtorscasewouldbepresumedto   beanabuseunder#XXXX#XXXXԀ707(b)notlaterthanfivedaysafterreceivingit.     Subdivision(f)(11)isalsoaddedtoprovidenoticetocreditors `  ofthedebtorsfilingofastatementinachapter11,12,or13casethat L thereisnoreasonablecausetobelievethat522(q)appliesinthe 8 case.Ifacreditordisputesthatassertion,thecreditorcanrequesta $ delayoftheentryofthedischarge#XXXX#XXXXinthecase.  #XXXX)#XXXX  Subdivision(g)(2)oftheruleisamendedbecausethe2005 \ amendmentsto342(f)oftheCodepermitcreditorsinchapter7and H 13individualdebtorcasestofileanoticewithanybankruptcycourt 4 oftheaddresstowhichthecreditorwishesallnoticestobesent.This   provisiondoesnotapplyincasesof_ nonindividuals_ Ԁinchapter7and !  incasesunderchapters11and12,soRule2002(g)(2)stilloperates " inthosecircumstances.Italsocontinuestoapplyincasesunder p# chapters7and13ifthecreditorhasnotfiledanoticeunder342(f). \$ TheamendmenttoRule2002(g)(2)thereforeonlylimitsthat H% subdivisionwhenacreditorfilesanoticeunder342(f).  4&  #XXXX#XXXX #XXXX~ #XXXX  (    Subdivision(p)(2)isaddedtotheruletograntcreditorswith    aforeignaddresstowhichnoticesaremailedatleast30daysnotice x  ofthetimewithinwhichtofileproofsofclaimsifnoticeismailedto d  theforeignaddress,unlessthecourtordersotherwise.Ifcauseexists, P  suchaslikelydelaysinthedeliveryofnoticesinparticularlocations, < thecourtmayextendthenoticeperiodforcreditorswithforeign ( addresses.Thecourtmayalsoshortentheadditionalnoticetimeif  circumstancessowarrant.Forexample,ifthecourtinachapter11 t casedeterminesthatsupplementingthenoticetoaforeigncreditor ` withnoticebyelectronicmeans,suchasemailorfacsimile,would L  givethecreditorreasonablenotice,thecourtmayorderthatthe 8  creditorbegivenonly20daysnoticeinaccordancewithRule $  2002(a)(7).#XXXX #XXXX   #XXXX#XXXX  Subdivision(q)isaddedtorequirethatnoticeofthehearing t  onthepetitionforrecognitionofaforeignproceedingbegiventothe `  debtor,alladministratorsinforeignproceedingsofthedebtor,entities L againstwhomprovisionalreliefissought,andentitieswithwhomthe 8 debtorisengagedinlitigationatthetimeofthecommencementofthe $ case.Thereisnoneedatthisstageoftheproceedingstoprovide  noticetoallcreditors.Iftheforeignrepresentativeshouldtakeaction p tocommenceacaseunderanotherchapteroftheCode,therules \ governingthoseproceedingswilloperatetoprovidethatnoticeis H giventoallcreditors. 4   Therulealsorequiresnoticeofthecourtsintentionto !  communicatewithaforeigncourtorforeignrepresentativeunder " Rule5012. p# #XXXX#XXXX#XXXX`#XXXX      <  h   #XXXX#XXXX _ #XXXX;# XXXX_  (l! Ї `  #XXXX#XXXXRule2003.MeetingofCreditorsorEquitySecurity   _ Holders _  x  =XXXdXXd= (a)DATEANDPLACE.Exceptasprovidedin341(e) P  oftheCode,in _ In_  achapter7liquidationorachapter11 ( reorganizationcase,theUnitedStatestrusteeshallcalla t meetingofcreditorstobeheldnofewerthan20andnomore L  than40daysaftertheorderforrelief.Inachapter12family $  farmerdebtadjustmentcase,theUnitedStatestrusteeshall   callameetingofcreditorstobeheldnofewerthan20andno `  morethan35daysaftertheorderforrelief.Inachapter13 8 individualsdebtadjustmentcase,theUnitedStatestrustee  shallcallameetingofcreditorstobeheldnofewerthan20 \ andnomorethan50daysaftertheorderforrelief.Ifthereis 4 anappealfromoramotiontovacatetheorderforrelief,orif !  thereisamotiontodismissthecase,theUnitedStatestrustee p# maysetalaterdateforthemeeting.Themeetingmaybeheld H% ataregularplaceforholdingcourtoratanyotherplace  ' designatedbytheUnitedStatestrusteewithinthedistrict (l! convenientforthepartiesininterest.IftheUnitedStates   trusteedesignatesaplaceforthemeetingwhichisnot d  regularlystaffedbytheUnitedStatestrusteeoranassistant < whomaypresideatthemeeting,themeetingmaybeheldnot  morethan60daysaftertheorderforrelief. ` @)*****#XXXX#XXXXԈ 8  ` =XXXdXXXd=_ _ @22# &  COMMITTEENOTE    _ _   Ifthedebtorhassolicitedacceptance'stoaplanbefore t  commencementofthecase,341(e),whichwasaddedtothe `  BankruptcyCodein2005,authorizesthecourt,onrequestofaparty L ininterestandafternoticeandahearing,toorderthatameetingof 8 creditorsnotbeconvened.Theruleisamendedtorecognizethata $ meetingofcreditorsmightnotbeheldinthosecases.  #XXXX1#XXXXԀ  p #XXXX"# ` XXXXRule2007.1. AppointmentofTrusteeorExaminerina \ Chapter11ReorganizationCase  L _ _ =XXXdXXXd=*****  $ _ _  (b)ELECTIONOFTRUSTEE. "   ***** `$       (3)ReportofElectionandResolutionofDisputes. 8&     < (A)ReportofUndisputedElection.Ifnodispute    arisesoutoftheelection isnotdisputed ,theUnitedStates d  trusteeshallpromptlyfileareport of certifyingtheelection, < includingthenameandaddressofthepersonelectedanda  statementthattheelectionisundisputed.Thereportshallbe ` accompaniedbyaverifiedstatementofthepersonelected 8  settingforththepersonsconnectionswiththedebtor,   creditors,anyotherpartyininterest,theirrespectiveattorneys t  andaccountants,theUnitedStatestrustee,oranyperson L employedintheofficeoftheUnitedStatestrustee. The $ UnitedStatestrusteeshallfilewiththereportanapplication p forapprovaloftheappointmentinaccordancewith H subdivision(c)ofthisrule. Thereportconstitutes   appointmentoftheelectedpersontoserveastrustee,subject " tocourtapproval,asofthedateofentryoftheorder \$  approvingtheappointment.  4& _     < (B)DisputeArisingOutofan Disputed Election.    Ifadisputearisesoutofan the election isdisputed ,theUnited d  Statestrusteeshallpromptlyfileareportstatingthatthe < electionisdisputed,informingthecourtofthenatureofthe  dispute,andlistingthenameandaddressofanycandidate ` electedunderanyalternativepresentedbythedispute.The 8  reportshallbeaccompaniedbyaverifiedstatementbyeach   candidateelectedundereachalternativepresentedbythe t  dispute,settingforththepersonsconnectionswiththedebtor, L creditors,anyotherpartyininterest,theirrespectiveattorneys $ andaccountants,theUnitedStatestrustee, and oranyperson p employedintheofficeoftheUnitedStatestrustee.Notlater H thanthedateonwhichthereportofthedisputedelectionis   filed,theUnitedStatestrusteeshallmailacopyofthereport " andeachverifiedstatementtoanypartyininterestthathas \$ madearequesttoconveneameetingunder1104(b)orto 4& receiveacopyofthereport,andtoanycommitteeappointed  (  under1102oftheCode. Unlessamotionfortheresolution   ofthedisputeisfilednotlaterthan10daysaftertheUnited d  Statestrusteefilesthereport,anypersonappointedbythe < UnitedStatestrusteeunder1104(d)andapprovedin  accordancewithsubdivision(c)ofthisruleshallserveas ` trustee.Ifamotionfortheresolutionofthedisputeistimely 8  filed,andthecourtdeterminestheresultoftheelectionand   approvesthepersonelected,thereportwillconstitute t  appointmentoftheelectedpersonasofthedateofentryof L theorderapprovingtheappointment.  $  (c)APPROVALOFAPPOINTMENT.Anorder p approvingtheappointmentofatrustee electedunder H 1104(b)orappointedunder1104(d), or theappointment   of anexaminerunder1104(d)oftheCode,shallbemadeon " applicationoftheUnitedStatestrustee.Theapplicationshall \$ statethenameofthepersonappointedand,tothebestofthe 4& applicantsknowledge,allthepersonsconnectionswith_ the  (  debtor,creditors,anyotherpartiesininterest,theirrespective   attorneysandaccountants,theUnitedStatestrustee, and or d  personsemployedintheofficeoftheUnitedStatestrustee. <  Unlessthepersonhasbeenelectedunder1104(b),the _ The_   applicationshallstatethenamesofthepartiesininterestwith ` whomtheUnitedStatestrusteeconsultedregardingthe 8  appointment.Theapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbya   verifiedstatementofthepersonappointedsettingforththe t  personsconnectionswiththedebtor,creditors,anyother L partyininterest,theirrespectiveattorneysandaccountants, $ theUnitedStatestrustee, and oranypersonemployedinthe p officeoftheUnitedStatestrustee. H =XXXdXXXd=` @22# COMMITTEENOTE  "   Under1104(b)(2)oftheCode,asamendedin2005,ifan \$ eligible,disinterestedpersoniselectedtoserveastrusteeinachapter H% 11case,theUnitedStatestrusteeisdirectedtofileareportcertifying 4& theelection.Thepersonelecteddoesnothavetobeappointedtothe  ' position.Rather,thefilingofthereportcertifyingtheelectionitself  (  constitutestheappointment.Thesectionfurtherprovidesthatinthe (l! eventofadisputeintheelectionofatrustee,thecourtmustresolve   thematter.Theruleisamendedtobeconsistentwith1104(b)(2). x    WhentheUnitedStatestrusteefilesareportcertifyingthe P  electionofatrustee,thepersonelectedmustprovideaverified < statement,similartothestatementrequiredofprofessionalpersons ( underRule2014,disclosingconnectionswithpartiesininterestand  certainotherpersonsconnectedwiththecase.Althoughcourt t approvalofthepersonelectedisnotrequired,thedisclosureofthe ` personsconnectionswillenablepartiesininteresttodetermine L  whetherthepersonisdisinterested. 8  #XXXX"#XXXX   ` #XXXX@#Rule2007.2.AppointmentofPatientCareOmbudsman   inaHealthCareBusinessCase    6X, X X ,'X6=XXXdXXXd= (a)ORDERTOAPPOINTPATIENTCARE `  OMBUDSMAN.Inachapter7,chapter9,orchapter11case 8 inwhichthedebtorisahealthcarebusiness,thecourtshall  ordertheappointmentofapatientcareombudsmanunder \ 333oftheCode,unlessthecourt,onmotionoftheUnited 4 Statestrusteeorapartyininterestfilednotlaterthan20days !  afterthecommencementofthecaseorwithinanothertime p# fixedbythecourt,findsthattheappointmentofapatientcare H% ombudsmanisnotnecessaryfortheprotectionofpatients  ' underthespecificcircumstancesofthecase. (l!  (b)MOTIONFORORDERTOAPPOINT   OMBUDSMAN.Ifthecourthasorderedthatthe d  appointmentofanombudsmanisnotnecessary,orhas < orderedtheterminationoftheappointmentofanombudsman,  thecourt,onmotionoftheUnitedStatestrusteeorapartyin ` interest,mayordertheappointmentatanytimeduringthe 8  caseifthecourtfindsthattheappointmentofanombudsman   hasbecomenecessarytoprotectpatients. t   (c)APPOINTMENTOFOMBUDSMAN.Ifapatient L careombudsmanisappointedunder333,theUnitedStates $ trusteeshallpromptlyfileanoticeoftheappointment, p includingthenameandaddressofthepersonappointed. H UnlessthepersonappointedisaStateLongTermCare   Ombudsman,thenoticeshallbeaccompaniedbyaverified " statementofthepersonappointedsettingforththepersons \$ connectionswiththedebtor,creditors,patients,anyother 4& partyininterest,theirrespectiveattorneysandaccountants,  (  theUnitedStatestrustee,andanypersonemployedinthe   officeoftheUnitedStatestrustee. d    (d)TERMINATIONOFAPPOINTMENT.Onmotion < oftheUnitedStatestrusteeorapartyininterest,thecourt  mayterminatetheappointmentofapatientcareombudsman ` ifthecourtfindsthattheappointmentisnotnecessaryforthe 8  protectionofpatients.    (e)MOTION.Amotionunderthisruleshallbegoverned t  byRule9014.ThemotionshallbetransmittedtotheUnited L Statestrusteeandservedonthedebtor,thetrustee,any $ committeeelectedunder705orappointedunder1102of p theCodeoritsauthorizedagent,or,ifthecaseisachapter9 H municipalitycaseorachapter11reorganizationcaseandno   committeeofunsecuredcreditorshasbeenappointedunder " 1102,onthecreditorsincludedonthelistfiledunderRule \$ 1007(d),andsuchotherentitiesasthecourtmaydirect. 4&   (  `   =XXXdXXXd=COMMITTEENOTE    N  Section333oftheCode,addedin2005,requiresthecourtto d  ordertheappointmentofahealthcareombudsmanwithinthefirst30 P  daysofahealthcarebusinesscase,unlessthecourtfindsthatthe < appointmentisnotnecessaryfortheprotectionofpatients.Therule ( recognizesthisrequirementandprovidesaprocedurebywhicha  partymayobtainacourtorderfindingthattheappointmentofa t patientcareombudsmanisunnecessary.Intheabsenceofatimely ` motionundersubdivision(a)ofthisrule,thecourtwillenteranorder L  directingtheUnitedStatestrusteetoappointtheombudsman. 8    Subdivision(b)recognizesthat,despiteapreviousorder   findingthatapatientcareombudsmanisnotnecessary,circumstances   ofthecasemaychangeornewlydiscoveredevidencemay t  demonstratethenecessityofanombudsmantoprotecttheinterestsof `  patients.Inthatevent,apartymaymovethecourtforanorder L directingtheappointmentofanombudsman. 8   Whentheappointmentofapatientcareombudsmanis  ordered,theUnitedStatestrusteeisrequiredtoappointadisinterested p persontoserveinthatcapacity.Courtapprovaloftheappointment \ isnotrequired,butsubdivision(c)requiresthepersonappointed,if H notaStateLongTermCareOmbudsman,tofileaverifiedstatement 4 similartothestatementfiledbyprofessionalpersonsunderRule2014   sothatpartiesininterestwillhaveinformationrelevantto !  disinterestedness.Ifapartybelievesthatthepersonappointedisnot " disinterested,itmayfileamotionaskingthecourttofindthatthe p# personisnoteligibletoserve.   \$   Subdivision(d)permitspartiesininteresttomoveforthe 4& terminationoftheappointmentofapatientcareombudsman.Ifthe  ' _ movant_ Ԁcanshowthattherenolongerisanyneedfortheombudsman,  (  thecourtmayordertheterminationoftheappointment. (l!   ` Rule2015.DutytoKeepRecords,MakeReports,and   GiveNoticeofCaseorChangeofStatus x   =XXXdXXXd=@(***** P   (d)FOREIGNREPRESENTATIVE.Inacaseinwhich ( thecourthasgrantedrecognitionofaforeignproceeding t underchapter15,theforeignrepresentativeshallfileany L  noticerequiredunder1518oftheCodewithin15daysafter $  thedatewhentherepresentativebecomesawareofthe   subsequentinformation. `   (d) (e)TRANSMISSIONOFREPORTS.Inachapter11 8 casethecourtmaydirectthatcopiesorsummariesofannual  reportsandcopiesorsummariesofotherreportsshallbe \ mailedtothecreditors,equitysecurityholders,andindenture 4 trustees.Thecourtmayalsodirectthepublicationof !  summariesofanysuchreports.Acopyofeveryreportor p# summarymailedorpublishedpursuanttothissubdivision H% shallbetransmittedtotheUnitedStatestrustee.  '  (l! =XXdXXXd=` @22# COMMITTEENOTE    Y  Theruleisamendedtofixthetimeforthefilingofnotices d  under1519whichwasaddedtotheCodein2005.Former P  subdivision(d)isrenumberedassubdivision(e). <  `  Rule2015.1.PatientCareOmbudsman  =XXXdXXd= (a)REPORTS.Unlessthecourtordersotherwise,a ` patientcareombudsman,atleast10daysbeforemakinga 8  reportunder333(b)(2)oftheCode,shallgivenoticethatthe   reportwillbemadetothecourt.Thenoticeshallbe t  transmittedtotheUnitedStatestrustee,postedconspicuously L atthehealthcarefacilitythatisthesubjectofthereport,and $ servedonthedebtor,thetrustee,allpatients,andany p committeeelectedunder705orappointedunder1102of H theCodeoritsauthorizedagent,or,ifthecaseisachapter9   municipalitycaseorachapter11reorganizationcaseandno " committeeofunsecuredcreditorshasbeenappointedunder \$ 1102,onthecreditorsincludedonthelistfiledunderRule 4& 1007(d),andsuchotherentitiesasthecourtmaydirect.The  (  noticeshallstatethedateandtimewhenthereportwillbe   made,themannerinwhichthereportwillbemade,and,ifthe d  reportisinwriting,thename,address,telephonenumber, < emailaddress,andwebsite,ifany,ofthepersonfromwhom  acopyofthereportmaybeobtainedatthedebtorsexpense. `  (b)AUTHORIZATIONTOREVIEWCONFIDENTIAL 8  PATIENTRECORDS.Amotionbyahealthcare   ombudsmanunder333(c)toreviewconfidentialpatient t  recordsshallbegovernedbyRule9014,servedonthepatient L andanyfamilymemberorothercontactpersonwhosename $ andaddresshasbeengiventothetrusteeorthedebtorforthe p purposeofprovidinginformationregardingthepatients H healthcare,andtransmittedtotheUnitedStatestrustee   subjecttoapplicable_ nonbankruptcy_ Ԁlawrelatingtopatient " privacy.Unlessthecourtordersotherwise,ahearingonthe \$ motionmaybecommencednoearlierthan15daysafter 4& serviceofthemotion.  (  ` =XXdXXXd=  COMMITTEENOTE    jx`6` X ,%XX, X6  Thisruleisnew.Itimplements333,addedtotheCodein d  2005.Subdivision(a)isdesignedtogivepartiesininterest,including P  patientsortheirrepresentatives,sufficientnoticesothattheywillbe < abletoreviewwrittenreportsorattendhearingsatwhichreportsare ( made.Therulepermitsanoticetorelatetoasinglereportorto  periodicreportstobegivenduringthecase.Forexample,the t ombudsmanmaygivenoticethatreportswillbemadeatspecified ` intervalsordatesduringthecase. L    Subdivision(a)oftherulerequiresthatthenoticebeposted $  conspicuouslyatthehealthcarefacilityinaplacewhereitwillbe   seenbypatientsandtheirfamiliesorothersvisitingthepatient.This   mayrequirepostingincommonareasandpatientroomswithinthe t  facility.Becausehealthcarefacilitiesandthepatientstheyservecan `  varygreatly,thelocationsofthepostednoticeshouldbetailoredto L thespecificfacilitythatisthesubjectofthereport. 8   Subdivision(b)requirestheombudsmantonotifythepatient  andtheUnitedStatestrusteethattheombudsmanisseekingaccess p toconfidentialpatientrecordssothattheywillbeabletoappearand \ beheardonthematter.Thisprocedureshouldassistthecourtin H reachingitsdecisionbothastoaccesstotherecordsandappropriate 4 restrictionsonthataccesstoensurecontinuedconfidentiality.   Noticesgivenunderthisrulearesubjecttoprovisionsunder !  applicablefederalandstatelawthatrelatetotheprotectionof " patientsprivacy,suchastheHealthInsurancePortabilityand p# AccountabilityActof1996,Pub.L.No.104191(_ HIPAA_ ). \$     (    ` Rule2015.2.TransferofPatientinHealthCareBusiness    Case x   2=XXXdXXd= Unlessthecourtordersotherwise,ifthedebtorisahealth P  carebusiness,thetrusteemaynottransferapatienttoanother ( healthcarebusinessunder704(a)(12)oftheCodeunlessthe t trusteegivesatleast10daysnoticeofthetransfertothe L  patientcareombudsman,ifany,andtothepatientandany $  familymemberorothercontactpersonwhosenameand   addresshasbeengiventothetrusteeorthedebtorforthe `  purposeofprovidinginformationregardingthepatients 8 healthcaresubjecttoapplicable_ nonbankruptcy_ Ԁlawrelating  topatientprivacy. \ t` =XXdXXXd=  COMMITTEENOTE    x  Thisruleisnew.Section704(a)(12),addedtotheCodein " 2005,authorizesthetrusteetorelocatepatientswhenahealthcare p# businessdebtorsfacilityisintheprocessofbeingclosed.TheCode \$ permitsthetrusteetotakethisactionwithouttheneedforanycourt H% order,butthenoticerequiredbythisrulewillenableapatientcare 4& ombudsmanappointedunder333,orapatientwhocontendsthat  ' thetrusteesactionsviolate704(a)(12),tohavethoseissues  (  resolvedbeforethepatientistransferred. (l! Ї  Thisrulealsopermitsthecourttoenteranorderdispensing   withoralteringthenoticerequirementinpropercircumstances.The x  facilitycouldbeclosedimmediately,orveryquickly,suchthat10 d  daysnoticewouldnotbepossibleinsomeinstances.Inthatevent, P  thecourtmayshortenthetimerequiredfornotice. <   Noticesgivenunderthisrulearesubjecttoprovisionsunder  applicablefederalandstatelawthatrelatetotheprotectionof t patientsprivacy,suchastheHealthInsurancePortabilityand ` AccountabilityActof1996,Pub.L.No.104191(_ HIPAA_ ). L  XXXX #XXXX # ` Rule3002.FilingProofofClaimorInterest     =XXXdXXd=@(XXXX*****#XXXX#Ԉ t   (c)TIMEFORFILING. Inachapter7liquidation, L chapter12familyfarmersdebtadjustment,orchapter13 , individualsdebtadjustmentcase,aproofofclaimistimely x filedifitisfilednotlaterthan90daysafterthefirstdateset P forthemeetingofcreditorscalledunder341(a)oftheCode,  ( exceptasfollows: "    (1)Aproofofclaimfiledbyagovernmentalunit, d$ otherthanforaclaimresultingfromataxreturnfiledunder <& 1308,istimelyfiledifitisfilednotlaterthan180daysafter (  thedateoftheorderforrelief.Onmotionofagovernmental   unitbeforetheexpirationofsuchperiodandforcauseshown, d  thecourtmayextendthetimeforfilingofaclaimbythe < governmentalunit.Aproofofclaimfiledbyagovernmental  unitforaclaimresultingfromataxreturnfiledunder1308 ` istimelyfiledifitisfilednotlaterthan180daysafterthe 8  dateoftheorderforreliefor60daysafterthedateofthe   filingofthetaxreturn,whicheverislater. t  @)***** L XXXX   (6)Ifnoticeofthetimeforfilingaproofofclaimhas $ beenmailedtoacreditorataforeignaddress,onmotionfiled p bythecreditorbeforeoraftertheexpirationofthetime,the H courtmayextendthetimebynotmorethan60daysifthe   courtfindsthatthenoticewasnotsufficientunderthe " circumstancestogivethecreditorareasonabletimetofilea \$  proofofclaim.#XXXX"# 4& ` =XXdXXXd=@22#&   COMMITTEENOTE    b  Subdivision(c)(1)isamendedtoreflec' ttheadditionof1308 d  totheBankruptcyCodein2005.Thisprovisionrequiresthatchapter P  13debtorsfiletaxreturnsduringthependencyofthecase,and < imposesbankruptcyrelatedconsequencesifdebtorsfailtodoso. ( Subdivision(c)(1)providesadditionaltimeforgovernmentalunitsto  fileaproofofclaimfortaxobligationswithrespecttotaxreturns t filedduringthependencyofachapter13case. ` XXXX  Paragraph(c)(6)isaddedtogivethecourtdiscretiontoextend 8  thetimeforfilingaproofofclaimforacreditorwhoreceivednotice $  ofthetimetofiletheclaimataforeignaddress,ifthecourtfindsthat   thenoticewasnotsufficient,undertheparticularcircumstances,to   givetheforeigncreditorareasonabletimetofileaproofofclaim. t  Thisamendmentisdesignedtocomplywith1514(d),whichwas `  addedtotheCodein2005andrequiresthattherulesandordersof L thecourtprovidesuchadditionaltimeasisreasonableunderthe 8 circumstancesforforeigncreditorstofileclaimsincasesunderall $ chaptersoftheCode.  #XXXX΋# `  XXXXRule3003.FilingProofofClaimorEquitySecurity H InterestinChapter9MunicipalityorChapter11 4 ReorganizationCases    =XXXdXXd=            *****#XXXX#XXXX p#     (c)FILINGPROOFOFCLAIM. H%             (1)WhoMayFile.Anycreditororindenturetrustee   mayfileaproofofclaimwithinthetimeprescribedby d  subdivision(c)(3)ofthisrule. <     (2)WhoMustFile.Anycreditororequitysecurity  holderwhoseclaimorinterestisnotscheduledorscheduled ` asdisputed,contingent,orunliquidatedshallfileaproofof 8  claimorinterestwithinthetimeprescribedbysubdivision   (c)(3)ofthisrule;anycreditorwhofailstodososhallnotbe t  treatedasacreditorwithrespecttosuchclaimforthe L purposesofvotinganddistribution. $     (3)TimeforFiling.Thecourtshallfixandforcause p shown  mayextendthetimewithinwhichproofsofclaimor H interestmaybefiled.Notwithstandingtheexpirationofsuch   time,aproofofclaimmaybefiledtotheextentandunderthe " conditionsstatedinRule3002(c)(2),(c)(3), and (c)(4),and \$  (c)(6). 4&     (4)EffectofFilingClaimorInterest.Aproofof    claimorinterestexecutedandfiledinaccordancewiththis d  subdivisionshallsupersedeanyschedulingofthatclaimor < interestpursuantto521(a)(1)oftheCode.      (5)FilingbyIndentureTrustee.Anindenturetrustee ` mayfileaclaimonbehalfofallknownorunknownholders 8  ofsecuritiesissuedpursuanttothetrustinstrumentunder   whichitistrustee. t    *****#XXXX=#XXXX L ` =XXXdXXXd=@@22# COMMITTEENOTE  $     Theruleisamendedtoimplement1514(d),whichwas p addedtotheCodein2005,bymakingthenewRule3002(c)(6) \ applicableinchapter9andchapter11cases.Section1514(d) H requiresthatcreditorswithforeignaddressesbeprovidedsuch 4 additionaltimeasisreasonableunderthecircumstancestofileproofs   ofclaims. !     `  Rule3016.FilingofPlanandDisclosureStatementina \$ Chapter9MunicipalityorChapter11Reorganization H% Case P 4& =XXXdXXXd= 0  0<xx0h<x<x0hxhx0xx*****#XXXX9#XXXX ( xx =XXXdXXXd= (b)DISCLOSURESTATEMENT. Inachapter9or11   case,adisclosurestatementunder1125or evidence d  showingcompliancewith1126(b) oftheCodeshallbefiled < withtheplanorwithinatimefixedbythecourt,unlessthe  planisintendedtoprovideadequateinformationunder ` 1125(f)(1).Iftheplanisintendedtoprovideadequate 8  informationunder1125(f)(1),itshallbesodesignatedand   Rule3017.1shallapplyasiftheplanisadisclosure t  statement. L  0  0<xx0h<x<x0hxhx0xx*****#XXXX#XXXX$xx ` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  p   Subdivision(b)isamendedtorecognizethat,in2005, H 1125(f)(1)wasaddedtotheCodetoprovidethattheplanproponent 4 inasmallbusinesscaseneednotfileadisclosurestatementifthe   planitselfincludesadequateinformationandthecourtfindsthata !  separatedisclosurestatementisunnecessary.Iftheplanisintended " toprovideadequateinformationinasmallbusinesscase,itmaybe p# conditionallyapprovedasadisclosurestatementunderRule3017.1 \$ andissubjecttoallotherrulesapplicabletodisclosurestatementsin H% smallbusinesscases. 4&     (   ` Rule3017.1.CourtConsiderationofDisclosure    StatementinaSmallBusinessCase x   ,=XXXdXXXd= (a)CONDITIONALAPPROVALOFDISCLOSURE P  STATEMENT. Ifthedebtoris Inasmallbusinesscase and ( hasmadeatimelyelectiontobeconsideredasmallbusiness t inachapter11case ,thecourtmay,onapplicationoftheplan L  proponentoronitsowninitiative,conditionallyapprovea $  disclosurestatementfiledinaccordancewithRule3016 (b) .   Onorbeforeconditionalapprovalofthedisclosurestatement, `  thecourtshall: 8    (1)fixatimewithinwhichtheholdersofclaimsand  interestsmayacceptorrejecttheplan; \    (2)fixatimeforfilingobjectionstothedisclosure 4 statement; !     (3)fixadateforthehearingonfinalapprovalofthe p# disclosurestatementtobeheldifatimelyobjectionisfiled; H% and  '    (4)fixadateforthehearingonconfirmation. (l! _  (b)APPLICATIONOFRULE3017.Rule3017(a),(b),   (c),and(e)donotapplytoaconditionallyapproved d  disclosurestatement.Rule3017(d)appliestoaconditionally < approveddisclosurestatement,exceptthatconditional  approvalisconsideredapprovalofthedisclosurestatement ` forthepurposeofapplyingRule3017(d). 8   (c)FINALAPPROVAL.      (1)Notice.Noticeofthetimefixedforfiling t  objectionsandthehearingtoconsiderfinalapprovalofthe L disclosurestatementshallbegiveninaccordancewithRule $ 2002andmaybecombinedwithnoticeofthehearingon p confirmationoftheplan. H    (2) < Objections.Objectionstothedisclosurestatement   shallbefiled,transmittedtotheUnitedStatestrustee,and " servedonthedebtor,thetrustee,anycommitteeappointed \$  undertheCodeandanyotherentitydesignatedbythecourt_ at 4& anytimebeforefinalapprovalofthedisclosurestatementor   byanearlierdateasthecourtmayfix. d      (3)Hearing.Ifatimelyobjectiontothedisclosure < statementisfiled,thecourtshallholdahearingtoconsider  finalapprovalbeforeorcombinedwiththehearingon ` confirmationoftheplan. 8  ` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE      Section101oftheCode,asamendedin2005,definesa small t  businesscaseand smallbusinessdebtor,andeliminatesanyneed `  toelectthatstatus.Therefore,thereferenceintheruletoanelection L isdeleted. 8   AsprovidedintheamendmenttoRule3016(b),aplan  intendedtoprovideadequateinformationinasmallbusinesscase p under1125(f)(1)maybeconditionallyapprovedandisotherwise \ treatedasadisclosurestatementunderthisrule. H ׳ `  Rule3019.ModificationofAcceptedPlanBeforeorAfter !  ConfirmationinaChapter9MunicipalityorChapter11 " ReorganizationCase p#  1=XXXdXXXd= (a)Inachapter9orchapter11case,afteraplanhasbeen H% acceptedandbeforeitsconfirmation,theproponentmayfile  ' amodificationoftheplan.Ifthecourtfindsafterhearingon (l! _ noticetothetrustee,anycommitteeappointedunderthe   Code,andanyotherentitydesignatedbythecourtthatthe d  proposedmodificationdoesnotadverselychangethe < treatmentoftheclaimofanycreditorortheinterestofany  equitysecurityholderwhohasnotacceptedinwritingthe ` modification,itshallbedeemedacceptedbyallcreditorsand 8  equitysecurityholderswhohavepreviouslyacceptedthe   plan. t   (b)Ifthedebtorisanindividual,arequesttomodifythe L planunder1127(e)oftheCodeshallidentifytheproponent $ andshallbefiledtogetherwiththeproposedmodification. p Theclerk,orsomeotherpersonasthecourtmaydirect,shall H givethedebtor,thetrustee,andallcreditorsnotlessthan20   daysnoticebymailofthetimefixedforfilingobjections " and,ifanobjectionisfiled,thehearingtoconsiderthe \$ proposedmodification,unlessthecourtordersotherwisewith 4& respecttocreditorswhoarenotaffectedbythe_ proposed  (  modification.Acopyofthenoticeshallbetransmittedtothe   UnitedStatestrustee.Acopyoftheproposedmodification d  shallbeincludedwiththenotice.Anyobjectiontothe < proposedmodificationshallbefiledandservedonthedebtor,  theproponentofthemodification,thetrustee,andanyother ` entitydesignatedbythecourt,andshallbetransmittedtothe 8  UnitedStatestrustee.Anobjectiontoaproposed   modificationisgovernedbyRule9014. t  ` =XdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  L   Section1127wasamendedin2005toprovidefor $ modificationofaconfirmedplaninachapter11caseofanindividual  debtor.Theruleisamendedtoestablishtheprocedureforfilingand p objectingtoaproposedmodificationofaconfirmedplan. \ uAXXXdXd8A#XXXX# `  =XXXdXXXd=Rule4002. DutiesofDebtor xxAx   AXXXdXXXdA=XXXdXXXd= (a)INGENERAL.Inadditiontoperformingotherduties " prescribedbytheCodeandrules,thedebtorshall: d$    (1)attendandsubmittoanexaminationatthetimes <& orderedbythecourt; (  _    (2)attendthehearingonacomplaintobjectingto   dischargeandtestify,ifcalledasawitness; d     (3)informthetrusteeimmediatelyinwritingastothe < locationofrealpropertyinwhichthedebtorhasaninterest  andthenameandaddressofeverypersonholdingmoneyor ` propertysubjecttothedebtorswithdrawalororderifa 8  scheduleofpropertyhasnotyetbeenfiledpursuanttoRule   1007; t     (4)cooperatewiththetrustee inthepreparationofan L inventory,theexaminationofproofsofclaim,andthe $ administrationoftheestate;and  p     (5)fileastatementofanychangeofthedebtors H address.    XXXX(b)INDIVIDUALDEBTORSDUTYTOPROVIDE " DOCUMENTATION. \$    (1)PersonalIdentification.Everyindividualdebtor 4& shallbringtothemeetingofcreditors#XXXX#XXXXunder341:  (      < (A)apictureidentificationissuedbya   governmentalunit,orotherpersonalidentifyinginformation d  thatestablishesthedebtorsidentity;and <     < (B)evidenceofsocialsecuritynumber(s),or#XXXXG#XXXXԀa  writtenstatementthatsuchdocumentationdoesnotexist.#XXXX#XXXX `    (2)FinancialInformation.Everyindividualdebtor 8  shallbringtothemeetingofcreditorsunder341#XXXX#XXXXandmake   availabletothetrusteethefollowingdocumentsorcopiesof t  them,orprovideawrittenstatementthatthedocumentation L doesnotexistorisnotinthedebtorspossession: $     < (A)evidenceofcurrentincomesuchasthemost p recentpaymentadvice; H     < (B)unlessthetrusteeor theUnitedStatestrustee   instructsotherwise,#XXXX{#XXXXstatementsforeachofthedebtors " depositoryandinvestmentaccounts,includingchecking, \$  savings,andmoneymarketaccounts,mutualfundsand 4& brokerageaccountsforthetimeperiodthatincludesthedate   ofthefilingofthepetition;and d       < (C)#XXXX#XXXXdocumentationofmonthlyexpensesclaimed < bythedebtor#XXXX#XXXXԀwhenrequiredby#XXXXG#XXXX707(b)(2)(A)or(B).#XXXX#XXXX     (3)TaxReturn.Atleast7daysbeforethefirstdate ` setforthemeetingofcreditorsunder341,thedebtorshall 8  providetothetrustee#XXXX#XXXXԀacopyofthedebtorsFederalincome   taxreturnforthemostrecenttaxyearendingimmediately t  beforethecommencementofthecaseandforwhichareturn L wasfiled,includinganyattachments,oratranscriptofthetax $ return,orprovideawrittenstatementthatthedocumentation p doesnotexist. H #XXXX##XXXX   (4)TaxReturnsProvidedtoCreditors.Ifacreditor,   atleast15daysbeforethefirstdatesetforthemeetingof " creditorsunder341,#XXXX #XXXXrequestsacopyofthedebtorstax \$ returnthatistobeprovidedtothetrusteeundersubdivision 4& (b)(3),thedebtorshallprovidetotherequestingcreditor_ a  (  copyofthereturn,includinganyattachments,oratranscript   ofthetaxreturn,orprovideawrittenstatementthatthe d  documentationdoesnotexistatleast7daysbeforethefirst < datesetforthemeetingofcreditorsunder341.#XXXX$#     (5)Thedebtorsobligationtoprovidetaxreturns ` underRule4002(b)(3)and(b)(4)issubjecttoproceduresfor 8  safeguardingtheconfidentialityoftaxinformationestablished   bytheDirectoroftheAdministrativeOfficeoftheUnited t  StatesCourts. L XXXX#XXXX# 8(w83 ! !` =XXdXXXd=   @  @  @  @ COMMITTEENOTE  p     Thisruleisamendedtoimplementthedirectivesof521(a) H (1)(B)(iv)and(e)(2)oftheCode,whichwereaddedbythe2005 4 amendments.TheseCodeamendmentsexpresslyrequirethedebtor   tofilewiththecourt,orprovidetothetrustee,specificdocuments. !  Theamendmentstotheruleimplementtheseobligationsand " establishatimeframeforcreditorstomakerequestsforacopyofthe p# debtorsFederalincometaxreturn.Therulealsorequiresthedebtor \$ toprovidedocumentationinsupportofclaimedexpensesunder H% 707(b)(2)(A)and(B). 4&   Subdivision(b)isalsoamendedtorequirethedebtorto  (  cooperatewiththetrusteebyprovidingmaterialsanddocuments (l! necessarytoassistthetrusteeintheperformanceofthetrustees   duties.Nothingintherule,however,isintendedtolimitorrestrict x  thedebtorsdutiesunder521,ortolimittheaccessoftheAttorney d  Generaltoanyinformationprovidedbythedebtorinthecase.The P  ruledoesnotrequirethatthedebtorcreatedocumentsorobtain < documentsfromthirdparties;rather,thedebtorsobligationisto ( bringtothemeetingofcreditorsunder341thedocumentswhich  thedebtorpossesses.Anywrittenstatementthatthedebtorprovides t indicatingeitherthatdocumentsdonotexistorarenotinthedebtors ` possessionmustbeverifiedorcontainanunsworndeclarationas L  requiredunderRule1008. 8    Becausetheamendmentimplementsthedebtorsdutyto   cooperatewiththetrustee,thematerialsprovidedtothetrusteewould   notbemadeavailabletoanyotherpartyininterestatthe341 t  meetingofcreditorsotherthantheAttorneyGeneral.Someofthe `  documentsmaycontainotherwiseprivateinformationthatshouldnot L bedisseminated.Forexample,paystubsandfinancialaccount 8 statementsmightincludethesocialsecuritynumbersofthedebtor $ andthedebtorsspouseanddependents,aswellasthenamesofthe  debtorschildren.Thedebtorshouldredactallbutthelastfourdigits p ofallsocialsecuritynumbersandthenamesofanyminorswhenthey \ appearinthesedocuments.Thistypeofinformationwouldnot H usuallybeneededbycreditorsandotherswhomaybeattendingthe 4 meeting.Ifacreditorperceivesaneedtoreviewspecificdocuments   orotherevidence,thecreditormayproceedunderRule2004. !    Taxinformationproducedunderthisruleissubjectto p# proceduresforsafeguardingconfidentialityestablishedbythe \$ DirectoroftheAdministrativeOfficeoftheUnitedStatesCourts. H%  XXXX  (   `  Rule4003.Exemptions    #XXXX;#  =XXdXXd=*****XXXX d  AXXdXXdA=XXXdXXd= (b)OBJECTINGTOACLAIMOFEXEMPTIONS.  <    (1)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(2),a _ A_  partyin  interestmayfileanobjectiontothelistofpropertyclaimedas h exempt only within30daysafterthemeetingofcreditorsheld @  under341(a)isconcludedorwithin30daysafterany   amendmenttothelistorsupplementalschedulesisfiled, |  whicheverislater.Thecourtmay,forcause,extendthetime T forfilingobjectionsif,beforethetimetoobjectexpires,a , partyininterestfilesarequestforanextension. x    (2)Anobjectiontoaclaimofexemptionbasedon P 522(q)#XXXX$#XXXXԀshallbefiledbeforetheclosingofthecase.Ifan  ( exemptionisfirstclaimedafteracaseisreopened,an "  objectionshallbefiledbeforethereopenedcaseisclosed. d$ #XXXX#XXXX   (3)Copiesoftheobjectionsshallbedeliveredor   mailedtothetrustee,thepersonfilingthelist,andthe d  attorneyforthatperson.#XXXX#XXXX <  @)*****#XXXX#Xo XXX  XXoԈ  #@ Y##XX@x#` XXXX=XXdXXXd=   COMMITTEENOTE  `     Subdivision(b)isamendedtoreflectthe2005additionof 8  subsection(q)to522#XXXX#XXXXԀoftheBankruptcyCode.Section522(q) $  imposesa$125,000limitonastatehomesteadexemptionifthe   debtorhasbeenconvictedofafelonyorowesadebtarisingfrom   certaincausesofaction.OtherrevisedprovisionsoftheBankruptcy t  Code,suchas#XXXXT#XXXXԀ727(a)(12)and#XXXX#XXXXԀ1328(h),suggestthatthecourtmay `  considerissuesrelatingto522#XXXX?#XXXXԀ#XXXX#XXXXlateinthecase,andthe30day L periodforobjectionswouldnotbeappropriateforthisprovision.#XXXX!#XXXXA 8 newsubdivision(b)(2)isaddedtoprovideaseparatetimelimitfor $ thisprovision.   #XXXX# `  Rule4004.GrantorDenialofDischarge  H =XXXdXXd=@)*****    (c)GRANTOFDISCHARGE. "    (1)Inachapter7case,onexpirationofthetimefixed \$  forfilingacomplaintobjectingtodischargeandthetime 4& fixedforfilingamotiontodismissthecaseunderRule   1017(e),thecourtshallforthwithgrantthedischargeunless: d     **0 @ *** < 7      < (F)amotiontoextendthetimeforfilingamotion  todismissthecaseunderRule1017(e) (1) ispending, or  `     < (G)thedebtorhasnotpaidinfullthefilingfee 8  prescribedby28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX#Ԁ1930(a)andanyotherfee   prescribedbytheJudicialConferenceoftheUnitedStates t  under28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX#Ԁ1930(b)thatispayabletotheclerkupon L thecommencementofacaseundertheCode,unlessthecourt $ haswaivedthefeesunder28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX#Ԁ1930(f); p     < (H)thedebtorhasnotfiledwiththecourtXXXXa H statementregardingcompletionofacourseinpersonal   financialmanagement#XXXXb#ԀasrequiredbyRule1007(b)(7); "     < (I)amotiontodelayorpostponedischargeunder \$  XXXX#XXXX#XXXXԀ727(a)(12)ispending;or 4& d d   < (J)apresumptionthatareaffirmationagreement    isanunduehardshiphasarisenunder524(m);or#XXXX# d      < (K)amotiontodelaydischarge,allegingthatthe < debtorhasnotfiledwiththecourtalltaxdocumentsrequired  tobefiledunder521(f),ispending. ` @)***** 8     (3)Ifthedebtorisrequiredtofileastatementunder   Rule1007(b)(8),thecourtshallnotgrantadischargeearlier t  than30daysafterthefilingofthestatement. L ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  $   Subdivision(c)(1)(G)isamendedtoreflectthefeewaiver p provisionaddedin2005to28U.S.C.1930. \   Subdivision(c)(1)(H)isnew.Itreflectsthe2005additionto 4 theBankruptcyCodeof727(a)(11)and1328(g),whichrequire   thatindividualdebtorscompleteacourseinpersonalfinancial !  managementasaconditiontotheentryofadischarge.Includingthis " requirementintherulehelpspreventtheinadvertententryofa p# dischargewhenthedebtorhasnotcompliedwiththisrequirement. \$ Ifadebtorfailstofiletherequiredstatementregardingapersonal H% financialmanagementcourse,theclerkwillclosethebankruptcycase 4& withouttheentryofadischarge.     D  p   '    (    Subdivision(c)(1)(I)isnew.Itreflectsthe2005additionto    theBankruptcyCodeof727(a)(12).Thisprovisionislinkedto x  522(q).Section522(q)limitstheavailabilityofthehomestead d  exemptionforindividualswhohavebeenconvictedofafelonyor P  whooweadebtarisingfromcertaincausesofactionwithina < particulartimeframe.Theexistenceofreasonablecausetobelieve ( that522(q)maybeapplicabletothedebtorconstitutesgroundsfor  withholdingthedischarge. t   Subdivision(c)(1)(J)isnew.Itreflectsthe2005revisionsto L  524oftheBankruptcyCodethataltertherequirementsforapproval 8  ofreaffirmationagreements.Section524(m)setsforthcircumstances $  underwhichareaffirmationagreementispresumedtobeanundue   hardship.Thistriggersanobligationtoreviewthepresumptionand   mayrequirenoticeandahearing.Subdivision(c)(1)(J)hasbeen t  addedtopreventthedischargefrombeingentereduntilthecourt `  approvesordisapprovesthereaffirmationagreementinaccordance L with524(m).d 8 d  XXXXSubdivision(c)(1)(K)isnew.Itimplements1228(a)of  PublicLawNo.1098. p #XXXX#  Theruleisalsoamendedbyaddingsubdivision(c)(3)that H postponestheentryofthedischargeofanindividualdebtorinacase 4 underchapter11,12,or13ifthereisaquestionastotheapplicability   of522(q)oftheCode.Thepostponementprovidesanopportunity !  foracreditortofileamotiontolimitthedebtorsexemptionunder " thatprovision. p#   (   `  Rule4006.NoticeofNoDischarge    =XXXdXXd= Ifanorderisentereddenyingorrevokingadischargeor d  ifawaiverofdischargeisfiled,theclerk,aftertheorder < becomesfinalorthewaiverisfiled,or,inthecaseofan  individual,ifthecaseisclosedwithouttheentryofanorder ` ofdischarge,shallpromptlygivenoticethereoftoall creditors  8  partiesininterestinthemannerprovidedinRule2002.   =XXdXXXd=@^^& COMMITTEENOTE  t  `   Rule4006isamendedtoreflectthe2005revisionstothe L BankruptcyCoderequiringthatindividualdebtorscompleteacourse 8 inpersonalfinancialmanagementasaconditiontotheentryofa $ discharge.Ifthedebtorfailstocompletethecourse,nodischarge  willbeentered,butthecasemaybeclosed.Theamendedrule p providesnoticetopartiesininterest,includingthedebtor,thatno \ dischargewasentered.      H  ` Rule4007.Determinationof_ Dischargeability_ ԀofaDebt !   =XXXdXXd=@(***** p#  (c)TIMEFORFILINGCOMPLAINTUNDER523(c) H% INACHAPTER7LIQUIDATION,CHAPTER11  ' REORGANIZATION, OR CHAPTER12FAMILY (l! FARMERSDEBTADJUSTMENTCASE,ORCHAPTER   13INDIVIDUALSDEBTADJUSTMENTCASE;NOTICE d  OFTIMEFIXED.Exceptasprovidedinsubdivision(d),a <  _ A_  complainttodeterminethe_ dischargeability_ Ԁofadebtunder  523(c)shallbefilednolaterthan60daysafterthefirstdate ` setforthemeetingofcreditorsunder341(a).Thecourt 8  shallgiveallcreditorsnolessthan30daysnoticeofthetime   _ sofixedinthemannerprovidedinRule2002.Onmotionof t  apartyininterest,afterhearingonnotice,thecourtmayfor L causeextendthetimefixedunderthissubdivision.The $ motionshallbefiledbeforethetimehasexpired. p  (d)TIMEFORFILINGCOMPLAINTUNDER 523(c) H  523(a)(6)INCHAPTER13INDIVIDUALSDEBT   ADJUSTMENTCASE;NOTICEOFTIMEFIXED.On " motionbyadebtorforadischargeunder1328(b),thecourt \$ shallenteranorderfixingthetimetofileacomplaintto 4& determinethedischargeabilityofanydebtunder 523(c)   (  523(a)(6)andshallgivenolessthan30daysnoticeofthe   timefixedtoallcreditorsinthemannerprovidedinRule d  2002.Onmotionofanypartyininterestafterhearingon < noticethecourtmayforcauseextendthetimefixedunder  thissubdivision.Themotionshallbefiledbeforethetime ` hasexpired. 8  @(*****_ Ԉ   ` =XXdXXXd=0 ` @22# x x COMMITTEENOTE  t    Subdivision(c)isamendedtoreflectthe2005amendmentsto L 1328(a)oftheBankruptcyCode.Thisrevisionexpandsthe 8 exceptionstodischargeuponcompletionofachapter13plan. $ Subdivision(c)extendstochapter13thesametimelimitsapplicable  tootherchaptersoftheCodewithrespecttothetwoexceptionsto p dischargethathavebeenaddedto1328(a)andthatarewithin \ 523(c). H   Theamendmenttosubdivision(d)reflectsthe2005   amendmentsto1328(a)thatexpandstheexceptionstodischarge !  uponcompletionofachapter13plan,includingtwooutofthreeof " theprovisionsthatfallwithin523(c).However,the2005revisions p# to1328(a)donotincludeareferenceto523(a)(6),whichisthe \$ thirdprovisiontowhich523(c)refers.Thus,theneedfor H% subdivision(d)isnowlimitedtothatprovision. 4&     (l!  `  Rule4008.DischargeandReaffirmationHearing    =XXXdXXd= Notmorethan30daysfollowingtheentryofanorder d  grantingordenyingadischarge,orconfirmingaplanina < chapter11reorganizationcaseconcerninganindividual  debtorandonnotlessthan10_ days_ Ԁnoticetothedebtorand ` thetrustee,thecourtmayholdahearingasprovidedin 8  524(d)oftheCode.Amotionbythedebtorforapprovalof   areaffirmationagreementshallbefiledbeforeoratthe t  hearing.Thedebtorsstatementrequiredunder524(k)shall L beaccompaniedbyastatementofthetotalincomeandtotal $ expenseamountsstatedonschedulesIandJ.Ifthereisa p differencebetweentheincomeandexpenseamountsstatedon H schedulesIandJandthestatementrequiredunder524(k),   theaccompanyingstatementshallincludeanexplanationof " anydifference. \$ (` =XXdXXXd=  COMMITTEENOTE  @  4& -=XXdXXd=  Rule4008isamendedtoreflectthe2005additionof  (  524(k)(6)(A)and524(m)totheBankruptcyCode.These (l! provisionsrequirethatadebtorfileasignedstatementinsupportof   areaffirmationagreement,andauthorizeacourttoreviewthe x  agreementif,basedontheassertionsonthestatement,theagreement d  ispresumedtobeanunduehardship.Therulerevisionrequiresthat P  anaccompanyingstatementshowthetotalincomeandexpense < amountsstatedonschedulesIandJandanexplanationofany ( discrepancies.Thiswillallowthecourttoevaluatethereaffirmation  forunduehardshipas524(m)requires.Acorrespondingchange t hasbeenmadetoRule4004(c)topreventtheentryofadischarge ` untilthecourthasapprovedordisapprovedthereaffirmation L  agreementinaccordancewith524(m).  8   ` XXXXRule5003.RecordsKeptBytheClerk    =XXXdXXd=  *****#XXXX2#XXXX `  2=XXXdXXXd= (e)REGISTEROFMAILINGADDRESSESOF 8 FEDERALANDSTATEGOVERNMENTALUNITSAND  CERTAINTAXINGAUTHORITIES.TheUnitedStatesor \ thestateorterritoryinwhichthecourtislocatedmayfilea 4 statementdesignatingitsmailingaddress.TheUnitedStates, !  state,territory,orlocalgovernmentalunitresponsibleforthe p# collectionoftaxeswithinthedistrictinwhichthecaseis H% pendingmayfileastatementdesignatinganaddressfor  ' serviceofrequestsunder505(b)oftheCode,andthe (l! designationshalldescribewherefurtherinformation   concerningadditionalrequirementsforfilingsuchrequests d  maybefound.Theclerkshallkeep,intheformandmanner < astheDirectoroftheAdministrativeOfficeoftheUnited  StatesCourtsmayprescribe,aregisterthatincludes these the ` mailingaddressesdesignatedunderthissubdivision,butthe 8  clerkisnotrequiredtoincludeintheregistermorethanone   mailingaddressforeachdepartment,agency,or t  instrumentalityoftheUnitedStatesorthestateorterritory. L Ifmorethanoneaddressforadepartment,agency,or $ instrumentalityisincludedintheregister,theclerkshallalso p includeinformationthatwouldenableauseroftheregisterto H determinethecircumstanceswheneachaddressisapplicable,   andmailingnoticetoonlyoneapplicableaddressissufficient " toprovideeffectivenotice.Theclerkshallupdatetheregister \$ annually,effectiveJanuary2ofeachyear.Themailing 4& addressintheregisterisconclusivelypresumedtobeaproper  (  addressforthegovernmentalunit,butthefailuretousethat   mailingaddressdoesnotinvalidateanynoticethatis d  otherwiseeffectiveunderapplicablelaw. <   *****#XXXX2#XXXX  {<"2`  =XXXdXXXd=@22#COMMITTEENOTE  `   Theruleisamendedtoimplementtheadditionof505(b)(1) 8  totheCodein2005,whichallowstaxingauthoritiestodesignate $  addressestousefortheserviceofarequestunderthatsubsection.   #XXXX<#   ` &  Rule5008.NoticeRegardingPresumptionofAbusein `  Chapter7CasesofIndividualDebtors'`>  L =XXXdXXXd= Inachapter7caseofanindividualwithprimarily $ consumerdebtsinwhichapresumptionofabusehasarisen p under707(b),theclerkshallgivetocreditorsnoticeofthe H presumptionofabuseinaccordancewithRule2002within10   daysafterthedateofthefilingofthepetition.Ifthedebtor " hasnotfiledastatementindicatingwhetherapresumptionof \$ abusehasarisen,theclerkshallgivenoticetocreditorswithin 4& 10daysafterthedateofthefilingofthepetitionthatthe  (  debtorhasnotfiledthestatementandthatfurthernoticewill   begivenifalaterfiledstatementindicatesthatapresumption d  ofabusehasarisen.Ifadebtorlaterfilesastatement < indicatingthatapresumptionofabusehasarisen,theclerk  shallgivenoticetocreditorsofthepresumptionofabuseas ` promptlyaspracticable. 8  ` =XXdXXXd=  COMMITTEENOTE @  @    ?D  Thisruleisnew.The2005revisionsto342ofthe t  BankruptcyCoderequirethatclerksgivewrittennoticetoall `  creditorsnotlaterthan10daysafterthedateofthefilingofthe L petitionthatapresumptionofabusehasarisenunder707(b).A 8 statementfiledbythedebtorwillbethesourceoftheclerks $ informationaboutthepresumptionofabuse.Thisruleenablesthe  clerktomeetitsobligationtosendthenoticewithinthestatutorytime p periodsetforthin342.Intheeventthatthecourtreceivesthe \ debtorsstatementaftertheclerkhassentthefirstnotice,andthe H debtorsstatementindicatesapresumptionofabuse,thisrulerequires 4 thattheclerksendasecondnotice.    `  Rule5012. CommunicationandCooperationWith p# ForeignCourtsandForeignRepresentatives \$  =XXXdXXd= Exceptforcommunicationsforschedulingand 4& administrativepurposes,thecourtinanycasecommencedby  (  aforeignrepresentativeshallgiveatleast20daysnoticeof   itsintenttocommunicatewithaforeigncourtoraforeign d  representative.Thenoticeshallidentifythesubjectofthe < anticipatedcommunicationandshallbegiveninthemanner  providedbyRule2002(q).Anyentitythatwishesto ` participateinthecommunicationshallnotifythecourtofits 8  intentionnotlaterthan5daysbeforethescheduled   communication. t  I` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  L   Thisruleisnew.Itimplements1525whichwasaddedto $ theCodein2005.Theruleprovidesanopportunityforpartiesinthe  casetotakeappropriateactionpriortothecommunicationbetween p courtsorbetweenthecourtandaforeignrepresentativetoestablish \ proceduresforthemannerofthecommunicationandtherightto H participateinthecommunication.Participationinthecommunication 4 includesbothactiveandpassiveparticipation.Partieswishingto   participatemustnotifythecourtatleast5daysbeforethehearingso !  thatampletimeexiststomakearrangementsnecessarytopermitthe " participation. p#       <  `  XXXXRule6004.Use,Sale,orLeaseofProperty  4& =XXXdXXXd=@)*****#XXXXQ#XXXXԈ  (   (g)SALEOFPERSONALLYIDENTIFIABLE   INFORMATION. d  0   (1)Motion.Amotionforauthoritytosellorlease< x x personallyidentifiableinformationunder363(b)(1)(B)shall  includearequestforanorderdirectingtheUnitedStates ` trusteetoappointaconsumerprivacyombudsmanunder 8  332.ThemotionshallbegovernedbyRule9014andshall   beservedonanycommitteeelectedunder705orappointed t  under1102oftheCode,orifthecaseisachapter11 L reorganizationcaseandnocommitteeofunsecuredcreditors $ hasbeenappointedunder1102,onthecreditorsincludedon p thelistofcreditorsfiledunderRule1007(d),andonsuch H otherentitiesasthecourtmaydirect.Themotionshallbe   transmittedtotheUnitedStatestrustee. "    (2)Appointment.Ifaconsumerprivacyombudsman \$ isappointedunder332,nolaterthan5daysbeforethe 4& hearingonthemotionunder363(b)(1)(B),theUnitedStates  (  trusteeshallfileanoticeoftheappointment,includingthe   nameandaddressofthepersonappointed .TheUnitedStates d  trusteesnoticeshallbeaccompaniedbyaverifiedstatement < ofthepersonappointedsettingforththepersonsconnections  withthedebtor,creditors,anyotherpartyininterest,their ` respectiveattorneysandaccountants,theUnitedStates 8  trustee,oranypersonemployedintheofficeoftheUnited   Statestrustee. t   (g) (h)STAYOFORDERAUTHORIZINGUSE,SALE, L ORLEASEOFPROPERTY.Anorderauthorizingtheuse, $ sale,orleaseofpropertyotherthancashcollateralisstayed p untiltheexpirationof10daysafterentryoftheorder,unless H thecourtordersotherwise.   ` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  " Q  Thisruleisamendedtoimplement332and363(b)(1)(B), \$ whichwereaddedtotheCodein2005.#XXXXQ# D  p          L  H%     (   `  Rule6011. DisposalofPatientRecordsinHealthCare    BusinessCase  |  =XXXdXXXd= (a)NOTICEBYPUBLICATIONUNDER351(1)(A). T  Anoticeregardingtheclaimingordisposingofpatient , recordsunder351(1)(A)shallnotidentifypatientsbyname x orotheridentifyinginformation,butshall: P     (1)identifywithparticularitythehealthcarefacility (  whosepatientrecordsthetrusteeproposestodestroy;      (2)statethename,address,telephonenumber,email d  address,andwebsite,ifany,ofapersonfromwhom < informationaboutthepatientrecordsmaybeobtainedand  howthoserecordsmaybeclaimed;and ` _    (3)statethedatebywhichpatientrecordsmustbe 8 claimed,andthatiftheyarenotsoclaimedtherecordswillbe ! destroyed. t#  (b)NOTICEBYMAILUNDER351(1)(B).Subjectto L% applicablenonbankuptcylawrelatingtopatientprivacy,a $' noticeregardingtheclaimingordisposingofpatient_ records (p! under351(1)(B)shall,inadditiontoincludingthe   informationinsubdivision(a),directthatapatientsfamily d  memberorotherrepresentativewhoreceivesthenotice < informthepatientofthenotice,andbemailedtothepatient  andanyfamilymemberorothercontactpersonwhosename ` andaddresshavebeengiventothetrusteeorthedebtorfor 8  thepurposeofprovidinginformationregardingthepatients   healthcare,andtoinsurancecompaniesknowntohave t  providedhealthcareinsurancetothepatient. L  (c)PROOFOFCOMPLIANCEWITHNOTICE $ REQUIREMENT.Unlessthecourtordersthetrusteetofile p proofofcompliancewith351(1)(B)underseal,thetrustee H shallnotfile,butshallmaintain,theproofofcompliancefor   areasonabletime. "  (d)REPORTOFDESTRUCTIONOFRECORDS.The \$ trusteeshallfile,notlaterthan30daysafterthedestructionof 4& patientrecordsunder351(3),areportcertifyingthatthe  (  unclaimedrecordshavebeendestroyedandexplainingthe   methodusedtoeffectthedestruction.Thereportshallnot d  identifypatientsbynameorotheridentifyinginformation. <    =XXXdXXXd=COMMITTEENOTE   Vi(^   Thisruleisnew.Itimplements351(1),whichwasadded ` totheCodein2005.Thatprovisionrequiresthetrusteetonotify L  patientsthattheirpatientrecordswillbedestroyediftheyremain 8  unclaimedforoneyearafterthepublicationofanoticeinan $  appropriatenewspaper.TheCodeprovisionalsorequiresthat   individualizednoticebesenttoeachpatientandtothepatients   familymemberorothercontactperson. t     Thevarietyofhealthcarebusinessesandtherangeofcurrent L andformerpatientspresenttheneedforflexibilityinthecreation 8 andpublicationofthenoticesthatwillbegiven.Nevertheless,there $ aresomemattersthatmustbeincludedinanynoticebeinggivento  patients,theirfamilymembers,andcontactpersonstoensurethat p sufficientinformationisprovidedtothesepersonsregardingthe \ trusteesintenttodisposeofpatientrecords.Subdivision(a)ofthis H ruleliststheminimumrequirementsfornoticesgivenunder 4 351(1)(A),andsubdivision(b)governstheformofnoticesunder   351(1)(B).Noticesgivenunderthisrulearesubjecttoprovisions !  underapplicablefederalandstatelawthatrelatetotheprotectionof " patientsprivacy,suchastheHealthInsurancePortabilityand p# AccountabilityActof1996,Pub.L.No.104191(_ HIPAA_ ). \$    Subdivision(c)directsthetrusteetomaintainproofof 4& compliancewith351(1)(B),butitprohibitsfilingtheproofof  '  complianceunlessthecourtordersthetrusteetofileitunderseal  (  becausetheproofofcompliancemaycontainpatientnamesthat   shouldormustremainconfidential. x     d     Subdivision(d)requiresthetrusteetofileareportwiththe P  courtregardingthedestructionofpatientrecords.Thiscertification < isintendedtoensurethatthetrusteeproperlycompletedthe ( destructionprocess.However,becausethereportwillbefiledwith  thecourtandordinarilywillbeavailabletothepublicunder107, t thenames,addresses,andotheridentifyinginformationofthe ` patientshallnotbeincludedinthereporttoprotectpatientprivacy. L    Rule8001.MannerofTakingAppeal;Voluntary   Dismissal;CertificationtoCourtofAppeals      ***** `  u=XXXdXXXd= (f)CERTIFICATIONFORDIRECTAPPEALTO 8 COURTOFAPPEALS.  `v   (1)TimelyAppealRequired.Acertificationofa H judgment,order,ordecreeofabankruptcycourttoacourtof   appealsunder28U.S.C.158(d)(2)shallnotbetreatedasa " certificationenteredonthedocketwithinthemeaningof \$ 1233(b)(4)(A)ofPublicLawNo.1098untilatimely 4& appealhasbeentakeninthemannerrequiredbysubdivisions  (  (a)or(b)ofthisruleandthenoticeofappealhasbecome   effectiveunderRule8002. d     (2)CourtWhereMade.Acertificationthata < circumstancespecifiedin28U.S.C.158(d)(2)(A)(_ i_ )(iii)  existsshallbefiledinthecourtinwhichamatterispending ` forpurposesof28U.S.C.158(d)(2)andthisrule.XXXXAmatter 8  ispendinginabankruptcycourtuntilthedocketing,in   accordancewithRule8007(b),ofanappealtakenunder28 t  U.S.C.158(a)(1)or(2),orthegrantofleavetoappealunder L 28U.S.C.158(a)(3).Amatterispendinginadistrictcourt $ orbankruptcyappellatepanelafterthedocketing,in p accordancewithRule8007(b),ofanappealtakenunder28 H U.S.C.158(a)(1)or(2),orthegrantofleavetoappealunder   28U.S.C.158(a)(3)#XXXXz#$XS XXX$ә  X$XS.  #@ $ә}##XX@}# "     < (A)CertificationbyCourtonRequestorCourts \$  OwnInitiative. 4&     <  h (_ i_ )BeforeDocketingorGrantofLeaveto    Appeal.Onlyabankruptcycourtmaymakeacertificationon d  requestoronitsowninitiativewhilethematterispendingin < thebankruptcycourt.      <  h (ii)AfterDocketingorGrantofLeaveto ` Appeal.Onlythedistrictcourtorbankruptcyappellatepanel 8  involvedmaymakeacertificationonrequestofthepartiesor   onitsowninitiativewhilethematterispendinginthedistrict t  courtorbankruptcyappellatepanel. L     < (B)CertificationbyAllAppellantsandAppellees $ ActingJointly.Acertificationbyalltheappellantsand p appellees,ifany,actingjointlymaybemadebyfilingthe H appropriateOfficialFormwiththeclerkofthecourtinwhich   thematterispending.Thecertificationmaybeaccompanied " byashortstatementofthebasisforthecertification,which \$ mayincludetheinformationlistedinsubdivision(f)(3)_ (C)_ Ԁof 4& thisrule.  (     (3)RequestforCertification;Filing;Service;   Contents. d      < (A)Arequestforcertificationshallbefiled, < withinthetimespecifiedby28U.S.C.158(d)(2),withthe  clerkofthecourtinwhichthematterispending. `     < (B)Noticeofthefilingofarequestfor 8  certificationshallbeservedinthemannerrequiredforservice   ofanoticeofappealunderRule8004. t      < _ (C)_ ԀArequestforcertificationshallincludethe L following: $     <  h (_ i_ )thefactsnecessarytounderstandthe p questionpresented; H     <  h (ii)thequestionitself;       <  h (iii)thereliefsought; "     <  h (iv)thereasonswhytheappealshouldbe \$  allowedandisauthorizedbystatuteorrule,includingwhya 4& circumstancespecifiedin28U.S.C.158(d)(2)(A)(_ i_ )(iii)   exists;and h  d       <  h (v)anattachedcopyofthejudgment,order,or < decreecomplainedofandanyrelatedopinionor  memorandum. `     < (D)Apartymayfilearesponsetoarequestfor 8  certificationoracrossrequestwithin10daysafterthenotice   oftherequestisserved,oranothertimefixedbythecourt. t      < (E)Therequest,crossrequest,andanyresponse L shallnotbegovernedbyRule9014andshallbesubmitted $ withoutoralargumentunlessthecourtotherwisedirects. p     < (F)Acertificationofanappealunder28U.S.C. H 158(d)(2)shallbemadeinaseparatedocumentservedon   theparties. "    (4)CertificationonCourtsOwnInitiative. \$     < (A)Acertificationofanappealonthecourtsown 4& initiativeunder28U.S.C.158(d)(2)shallbemadeina  (  separatedocumentservedonthepartiesinthemanner   requiredforserviceofanoticeofappealunderRule8004. d  Thecertificationshallbeaccompaniedbyanopinionor < memorandumthatcontainstheinformationrequiredby  subdivision(f)(3)(C)(_ i_ )(iv)ofthisrule. `     < (B)Apartymayfileasupplementaryshort 8  statementofthebasisforcertificationwithin10daysafterthe   certification. t    v` =XXdXXXd=@22#=XXdXXd= COMMITTEENOTE  $   Subdivision(f)isaddedtotheruletoimplementthe2005 p amendmentsto28U.S.C.158(d).Thatsectionauthorizesappeals \ directlytothecourtofappeals,withthatcourtsconsent,upon H certificationthatagroundfortheappealexistsunder 4 158(d)(2)(A)(_ i_ )(iii).Certificationcanbemadebythecourtonits   owninitiativeorinresponsetoarequestofaparty.Certificationalso !  canbemadebyalloftheappellantsandappellees.An_ uncodified_  " provisioninPublicLawNo.1098,1233(b)(4),requiresthat,not p# laterthan10daysafteracertificationisenteredonthedocket,there \$ mustbefiledwiththecircuitclerkapetitionrequestingpermission H% toappeal.Giventheshorttimelimittofilethepetitionwiththe 4& circuitclerk,subdivision(f)(1)providesthatentryofacertification  ' onthedocketdoesnotoccuruntilaneffectiveappealistakenunder  (  Rule8003(a)or(b). (l! Ї  Theruleadoptsabrightlinetestforidentifyingthecourtin   whichamatterispending.Undersubdivision(f)(2),thebrightline x  chosenisthe docketingunderRule8007(b)ofanappealofan d  interlocutoryorderordecreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(2)orafinal P  judgment,orderordecreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(1),orthe < grantingofleavetoappeal anyotherinterlocutoryjudgment,orderor ( decreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(3),whicheverisearlier.    Toensurethatpartiesareawareofacertification,therule ` requireseitherthatitbemadeontheOfficialForm(ifbeingmadeby L  allofthepartiestotheappeal)oronaseparatedocument(whether 8  thecertificationismadeonthecourtsowninitiativeorinresponse $  toarequestbyaparty).Thisisparticularlyimportantbecausethe   ruleadoptsthebankruptcypracticeestablishedbyRule8001(a)and   (b)ofrequiringanoticeofappealineveryinstance,including t  interlocutoryorders,ofappealsfrombankruptcycourtorders, `  judgments,anddecrees.Becausethisrequirementissatisfiedby L filingthenoticeofappealthattakestheappealtothedistrictcourtor 8 bankruptcyappellatepanelinthefirstinstance,theruledoesnot $ requireaseparatenoticeofappealifacertificationoccursaftera  districtcourtorbankruptcyappellatepaneldecision. p  `  Rule8003 . LeavetoAppeal 4    =XXXdXXd=***** @  !    (d)Ifleavetoappealisrequiredby28U.S.C.158(a) t# andhasnotearlierbeengranted,theauthorizationofadirect L% appealbyacourtofappealsunder28U.S.C.158(d)(2)shall $' bedeemedtosatisfytherequirementforleavetoappeal. (p! V` =XXXdXXXd= @22#COMMITTEENOTE      Theruleisamendedtoaddsubdivision(d)tosolvethe d  jurisdictionalproblemthatcouldotherwiseensuewhenadistrict P  courtorbankruptcyappellatepanelhasnotgrantedleavetoappeal < under28U.S.C.158(a)(3).Ifthecourtofappealsacceptsthe ( appeal,therequirementofleavetoappealisdeemedsatisfied.  However,ifthecourtofappealsdoesnotauthorizeadirectappeal, t thequestionofwhethertograntleavetoappealremainsamatterto ` beresolvedbythedistrictcourtorthebankruptcyappellatepanel. L   `  XXXXRule9006.Time    =XXXdXXXd=  ***** t  ] (b)ENLARGEMENT. L    (1)InGeneral.Exceptasprovidedinparagraphs(2) $ and(3)ofthissubdivision,whenanactisrequiredorallowed p tobedoneatorwithinaspecifiedperiodbytheserulesorby H anoticegiventhereunderorbyorderofcourt,thecourtfor   causeshownmayatanytimeinitsdiscretion(1)withor " withoutmotionornoticeordertheperiodenlargedifthe \$ requestthereforismadebeforetheexpirationoftheperiod 4& originallyprescribedorasextendedbyapreviousorderor(2)  (  onmotionmadeaftertheexpirationofthespecifiedperiod   permittheacttobedonewherethefailuretoactwasthe d  resultofexcusableneglect. <    (2)EnlargementNotPermitted.Thecourtmaynot  enlargethetimefortakingactionunderRules1007(d), ` 2003(a)and(d),7052,9023,and9024. 8     (3)EnlargementLimited.Thecourtmayenlargethe   timefortakingactionunderRules1006(b)(2),1007(c)with t  respecttothetimetofileschedulesandstatementsinasmall L businesscase,1017(e),3002(c),4003(b),4004(a),4007(c), $ 8002and9033,onlytotheextentandundertheconditions p statedinthoserules. H @(*****   `  =XXXdXXXd=@22#COMMITTEENOTE  "   Section1116(3)oftheCode,asamendedin2005,places \$ specificlimitsonthetimeforfilingschedulesandastatementof H% affairsinsmallbusinesscases.Theruleisamendedtorecognizethat 4& extensionsoftimeforfilingthesedocumentsaregovernedbyRule  ' 1007(c),whichisamendedtorecognizerestrictionsonexpandingthe  (  timetofilethesedocumentsinsmallbusinesscases.  (l! #XXXXĤ# `  Rule9009.Forms    =XXXdXXXd=   TheOfficialFormsprescribedbytheJudicial d  ConferenceoftheUnitedStatesshallbeobservedandused < withalterationsasmaybeappropriate.Formsmaybe  combinedandtheircontentsrearrangedtopermiteconomies ` intheiruse.TheDirectoroftheAdministrativeOfficeofthe 8  UnitedStatesCourtsmayissueadditionalformsforuseunder   theCode.Theformsshallbeconstruedtobeconsistentwith t  theserulesandtheCode.ReferencesintheOfficialFormsto L theserulesshallincludetheInterimRulesapprovedbythe $ CommitteeonRulesofPracticeandProceduretoimplement p PublicLawNo.1098.  H `   =XXXdXXXd=COMMITTEENOTE       =XXdXXXd= TheOfficialFormsrefertotheFederalRulesofBankruptcy " Procedure.Thisruleisamendedsothatthereferencetorulesinthe p# OfficialFormsincludestheInterimRulesthatimplementthe \$ provisionsoftheBankruptcyAbusePreventionandConsumer H% ProtectionActof2005(PublicLawNumber1098).