WPC`  aeA,,|2_NS@&%h; 34)HWh%ݮenj+ۗ?<(c_W%ҭi95wqb*Yv1cA|ړw0z'`s_)Ң>>!zEDl3@筐3=gJ1m ߊq&v Q?V8Q/ݛ-Z.+zX Jz7'/ D|k:JDXj Q/uQ\|V+2YQOb:8zܙ.M7C^ͼb9wf'^5Z z~GxB2xN>7(MWyې,qjl?tV u!cdĶc|QN0-eBa_)!ύKr`HzZOtq@͘6}zY ba},yٰjL#PU%N %_ 0:eUNU@U.-^ [wg4k mN 0rjjjjj 0rLexmark W820,,,,,,0(9 Z6Times New Roman RegularX($USUS.,(hH  Z6Times New Roman Regular(v# Z(Times New Roman <6X9`(CourierhwF3s y<3|,:i+003|x U  'USUS.,` `   _&%XX@ FEDERALRULESOFBANKRUPTCYPROCEDURE(J2$ !USUS.,  ` `   (USUS.,` `   _@ &%XXԀ_FEDERAL_ԀRULESOFBANKRUPTCYPROCEDURE#XX%&k#(J2$ !USUS.,  ` `  !USUS.,  _` `  `      8%%dd8  REVISEDINTERIMRULES `  OCTOBER4,2005 L  x  InterimRuleXXXX1007.Lists,Schedules, Statements,and   OtherDocuments;TimeLimits#XXXXc#      =XXXdd=***** t   XXXX* X ,'XX*(b)SCHEDULES, STATEMENTS,ANDOTHER L  DOCUMENTSREQUIRED. $  @)***** \  #XXXXἢ#     (8)Ifanindividualdebtorinachapter11,12,or13caseXXXX 4  hasclaimedanexemptionunder522(b)(3)(A)inanamount   inexcessoftheamountsetoutin522(q)(1)#XXXX#XXXXinpropertyof  thekinddescribedin522(p)(1),thedebtorshallfile#XXXX#XXXXa \ statementastowhetherthereispendingaproceedingin 4 whichthedebtormaybefoundguiltyofafelonyofakind l  describedin522(q)(1)(A)orfoundliableforadebtofthe D" kinddescribedin522(q)(1)(B).#XXXXἑ#XXXX $ (c)TIMELIMITS.Inavoluntarycase,the#XXXX#XXXXԀschedules,  % statements,andotherdocumentsrequiredbysubdivision 'l! (b)(1),(4),(5),and(6)shallbefiledwiththepetition,or   within15daysthereafter,exceptasotherwiseprovidedin   subdivisions(d),(e),(f),and(h)ofthisrule.Inan  involuntarycase,thelistinsubdivision(a)(2),andthe  schedules statements,andotherdocumentsrequiredby `` subdivision(b)(1)shallbefiledbythedebtorwithin15days 88  oftheentryoftheorderforrelief.Thedocumentsrequiredby   subdivision(b)(3)shallbefiledwiththepetitionina   voluntarycase.The statementrequiredbysubdivision(b)(7)  shallbefiledbythedebtorwithin#XXXXἉ#XXXX45daysafterthefirstdate  setforthemeetingofcreditorsunder#XXXXT #XXXX341oftheCodeina pp chapter7case,andnolaterthanthelastpaymentmadebythe HH debtorasrequiredbytheplanorthefilingofamotionfor  !  entryofadischargeunder#XXXX #XXXXԀ1328(b)inachapter13case.#XXXX! #XXXX " The statementrequiredbysubdivision(b)(8)shallbefiledby $ thedebtornotearlierthanthedateofthe#XXXXἂ #XXXXԀlastpaymentmade & undertheplanorthedateofthefilingofamotionforentryof (  adischargeunder1141(d)(5)(B),1228(b),or#XXXX`#XXXXԀ1328(b).   #XXXXT#XXXXLists,schedules, statements,andotherdocumentsfiledprior   totheconversionofacasetoanotherchaptershallbedeemed  filedintheconvertedcaseunlessthecourtdirectsotherwise.#XXXXἸ#XXXX  Exceptasprovidedin#XXXX#XXXXԀ1116(3)oftheCode,any extension `` oftimeforthefilingoftheschedules, statements,andother 88  documentsmaybegrantedonlyonmotionforcauseshown   andonnoticetotheUnitedStatestrusteeandtoany   committeeelectedunder705orappointedunder1102of  theCode,trustee,examiner,orotherpartyasthecourtmay  direct.NoticeofanextensionshallbegiventotheUnited pp Statestrusteeandtoanycommittee,trustee,orotherpartyas HH thecourtmaydirect.#XXXXV#XXXX  !  @)***** " ` =XXXdXXXd= @22# COMMITTEENOTE  & f  Theruleisamendedtorequireanindividualdebtorinacase    underchapter11,12,and13tofileastatementthatthereareno   reasonablegroundstobelievethattherestrictionsonahomestead   exemptionassetoutin522(q)oftheCodeareapplicable.Sections   1141(d)(5)(C),1228(f),and1328(h)eachprovidethatthecourtshall  notenteradischargeorderunlessitfindsthatthereisnoreasonable  causetobelievethat522(q)applies.Requiringthedebtortosubmit  astatementtothateffectincasesunderchapters11,12,and13in tt whichanexemptionisclaimedinexcessoftheamountallowed `` under522(q)(1)providesthecourtwithabasistoconclude,inthe LL  absenceofanycontraryinformation,that522(q)doesnotapply. 88  CreditorsreceivenoticeunderRule2002(f)(11)ofthetimetorequest $$  postponementoftheentryofthedischargesothattheycanchallenge   thedebtorsassertionsintheRule1007(b)(8)statementinappropriate   cases.    `  #XXXX(#InterimRule2002.NoticestoCreditors,EquitySecurity  Holders,AdministratorsinForeignProceedings,Persons  AgainstWhomProvisionalReliefisSoughtinAncillary  andOtherCrossBorderCases,UnitedStates,andUnited pp StatesTrustee \\  XXXX=XXXdXXXd=@)*****  !  (f)OTHERNOTICES.Exceptasprovidedinsubdivision(l) " ofthisrule,theclerk,orsomeotherpersonasthecourtmay $ direct,shallgivethedebtor,allcreditors,andindenture & trusteesnoticebymailof:(1)theorderforrelief;(2)the (  dismissalortheconversionofthecasetoanotherchapter,or   thesuspensionofproceedingsunder305;(3)thetime   allowedforfilingclaimspursuanttoRule3002;(4)thetime  fixedforfilingacomplaintobjectingtothedebtorsdischarge  pursuantto727oftheCodeasprovidedinRule4004;(5) `` thetimefixedforfilingacomplainttodeterminethe 88  dischargeabilityofadebtpursuantto#XXXX#XXXX523oftheCodeas   providedinRule4007;(6)thewaiver,denial,orrevocation   ofadischargeasprovidedinRule4006;(7)entryofanorder  confirmingachapter9,11,or12plan; (8)asummaryofthe  trusteesfinalreportinachapter7caseifthenetproceeds pp realizedexceed$1,500;(9)anoticeunderRule5008 HH regardingthepresumptionofabuse; and (10)astatement  !  under#XXXX8 #XXXX704(b)(1)astowhetherthedebtorscasewouldbe " presumedtobeanabuseunder707(b);and(11)_the_Ԁtimeto $ requestadelayintheentryofthedischargeunder & 1141(d)(5)(C),1228(f),and1328(h).Noticeofthetime (  fixedforacceptingorrejectingaplanpursuanttoRule   3017(c)shallbegiveninaccordancewithRule3017(d).#XXXXἙ"#XXXXԀ   ` =XXXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE     Theruleisamendedtoprovidenoticetocreditorsofthe  debtorsfilingofastatementinachapter11,12,or13casethatthere tt isnoreasonablecausetobelievethat522(q)appliesinthecase.If `` acreditordisputesthatassertion,thecreditorcanrequestadelayof LL  theentryofthedischarge#XXXX$#XXXXinthecase. 88  #XXXXU'#Ԁ      <  h    $$   `  Rule4004.GrantorDenialofDischarge    =XXXdXXXd=@)*****   6` X ,%X X ,'X6(c)GRANTOFDISCHARGE.   (1)Inachapter7case,onexpirationofthetimefixedfor  filingacomplaintobjectingtodischargeandthetimefixed \\ forfilingamotiontodismissthecaseunderRule1017(e),the 4 4 courtshallforthwithgrantthedischargeunless:  "  @)***** #      (F)amotiontoextendthetimeforfilingamotionto % dismissthecaseunderRule1017(e)ispending,  '    (G)thedebtorhasnotpaidinfullthefilingfee   prescribedby28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX,#Ԁ1930(a)andanyotherfee   prescribedbytheJudicialConferenceoftheUnitedStates  under28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX,#Ԁ1930(b)thatispayabletotheclerkupon  thecommencementofacaseundertheCode,unlessthecourt `` haswaivedthefeesunder28U.S.C.XXXX#XXXX-#Ԁ1930(f); 88     (H)thedebtorhasnotfiledwiththecourtXXXXastatement   regardingcompletionofacourseinpersonalfinancial   management#XXXX}.#ԀasrequiredbyRule1007(b)(7);     (I)amotiontodelayorpostponedischargeunder  XXXX#XXXX/#XXXXԁ727(a)(12)ispending; or  pp d d  (J)apresumptionthatareaffirmationagreementisan HH unduehardshiphasarisenunder524(m);or#XXXX0#  !     (K)amotiontodelaydischarge,allegingthatthe " debtorhasnotfiledwiththecourtalltaxdocumentsrequired $ tobefiledunder521(f),ispending. & @oo(****** (   (3)IfthedebtorisrequiredtofileastatementunderRule   1007(b)(8),thecourtshallnotgrantadischargeearlierthan   30daysafterthefilingofthestatement.  ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE   4(  XXXXSubdivision(c)(1)isamendedbyaddingsubparagraph(K)to `` implement1228(a)ofPublicLawNo.1098. LL  #XXXX4#  Theruleisalsoamendedbyaddingsubdivision(c)(3)that $$  postponestheentryofthedischargeofanindividualdebtorinacase   underchapter11,12,or13ifthereisaquestionastotheapplicability   of522(q)oftheCode.Thepostponementprovidesanopportunity   foracreditortofileamotiontolimitthedebtorsexemptionunder   thatprovision.   `  Rule2002.NoticestoCreditors,EquitySecurityHolders,  AdministratorsinForeignProceedings,PersonsAgainst pp WhomProvisionalReliefisSoughtinAncillaryandOther \\ CrossBorderCases,UnitedStates,andUnitedStates HH Trustee 4 4  =XXXdXXd=@)*****  "  6X, X` X ,%X6(g)ADDRESSINGNOTICES #  @)***** %  (2)Exceptasprovidedin342(f)oftheCode,if If a    creditororindenturetrusteehasnotfiledarequest   designatingamailingaddressunderRule2002(g)(1),the  noticesshallbemailedtotheaddressshownonthelistof  creditorsorscheduleofliabilities,whicheverisfiledlater.If `` anequitysecurityholderhasnotfiledarequestdesignatinga 88  mailingaddressunderRule2002(g)(1),thenoticesshallbe   mailedtotheaddressshownonthelistofequitysecurity   holders.  @)*****  ` =XXdXXXd=@22# COMMITTEENOTE  pp 8  Theruleisamendedbecausethe2005amendmentsto HH 342(f)oftheCodepermitcreditorsinchapter7and13individual 4 4 debtorcasestofileanoticewithanybankruptcycourtoftheaddress  !  towhichthecreditorwishesallnoticestobesent.Thisprovision  "  doesnotapplyincasesofnonindividualsinchapter7andincases " underchapters11and12,soRule2002(g)(2)stilloperatesinthose # circumstances.Italsocontinuestoapplyincasesunderchapters7 $ and13ifthecreditorhasnotfiledanoticeunder342(f).The % amendmenttoRule2002(g)(2)thereforeonlylimitsthatsubdivision & whenacreditorfilesanoticeunder342(f).  '   (  Ї `  Rule8001.MannerofTakingAppeal;Voluntary   Dismissal;CertificationtoCourtofAppeals    @)*****   =XXXdXXd=(f)CERTIFICATIONFORDIRECTAPPEALTOCOURT  OFAPPEALS tt  (1)TimelyAppealRequired.Acertificationofa LL  judgment,order,ordecreeofabankruptcycourttoacourtof $$  appealsunder28U.S.C.158(d)(2)shallnotbetreatedasa   certificationenteredonthedocketwithinthemeaningof   1233(b)(4)(A)ofPublicLawNo.1098untilatimely  appealhasbeentakeninthemannerrequiredbysubdivisions  (a)or(b)ofthisruleandthenoticeofappealhasbecome \\ effectiveunderRule8002. 4 4  (2)CourtWhereMade.Acertificationthata  "  circumstancespecifiedin28U.S.C.158(d)(2)(A)(i)(iii) # existsshallbefiledinthecourtinwhichamatterispending % forpurposesof28U.S.C.158(d)(2)andthisrule. Amatter ' ispendinginabankruptcycourtuntilthedocketingofthe   appealofafinaljudgment,order,ordecreeinaccordance   withRule8007(b)orthegrantofleavetoappealan  interlocutoryjudgment,order,ordecreeunder28U.S.C.  158(a).Amatterispendinginadistrictcourtorbankruptcy `` appellatepanelafteranappealofaninterlocutoryjudgment, 88  order,ordecreehasbeendocketedinaccordancewithRule   8007(b)orleavetoappealhasbeengrantedunder28U.S.C.   158(a). XXXX Amatterispendinginabankruptcycourtuntilthe  docketing,inaccordancewithRule8007(b),ofanappeal  takenunder28U.S.C.158(a)(1)or(2),orthegrantofleave pp toappealunder28U.S.C.158(a)(3).Amatterispendingin HH adistrictcourtorbankruptcyappellatepanelafterthe  !  docketing,inaccordancewithRule8007(b),ofanappeal " takenunder28U.S.C.158(a)(1)or(2),orthegrantofleave $ toappealunder28U.S.C.158(a)(3)#XXXXYH#XGXXXyXXG.  #yJ##XXK# & @)***** (  ` @22#=XXdXXXd= COMMITTEENOTE      Subdivision(f)isaddedtotheruletoimplementthe2005   amendmentsto28U.S.C.158(d).Thatsectionauthorizesappeals   directlytothecourtofappeals,withthatcourtsconsent,upon  certificationthatagroundfortheappealexistsunder  158(d)(2)(A)(i)(iii).Certificationcanbemadebythecourtonits  owninitiativeorinresponsetoarequestofaparty.Certificationalso tt canbemadebyalloftheappellantsandappellees.Anuncodified `` provisioninPublicLawNo.1098,1233(b)(4),requiresthat,not LL  laterthan10daysafteracertificationisenteredonthedocket,there 88  mustbefiledwiththecircuitclerkapetitionrequestingpermission $$  toappeal.Giventheshorttimelimittofilethepetitionwiththe   circuitclerk,subdivision(f)(1)providesthatentryofacertification   onthedocketdoesnotoccuruntilaneffectiveappealistakenunder   Rule8003(a)or(b).     Theruleadoptsabrightlinetestforidentifyingthecourtin  whichamatterispending.Undersubdivision(f)(2),thebrightline  chosenisthe docketingunderRule8007(b)ofanappealofan  interlocutoryorderordecreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(2)orafinal pp judgment,orderordecreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(1),orthe \\ grantingofleavetoappeal an anyotherinterlocutoryjudgment,order HH ordecreeunder28U.S.C.158(a)(3),whicheverisearlier. 4 4   Toensurethatpartiesareawareofacertification,therule  "  requireseitherthatitbemadeontheOfficialForm(ifbeingmadeby " allofthepartiestotheappeal)oronaseparatedocument(whether # thecertificationismadeonthecourtsowninitiativeorinresponse $ toarequestbyaparty).Thisisparticularlyimportantbecausethe % ruleadoptsthebankruptcypracticeestablishedbyRule8001(a)and & (b)ofrequiringanoticeofappealineveryinstance,including ' interlocutoryorders,ofappealsfrombankruptcycourtorders, (  judgments,anddecrees.Becausethisrequirementissatisfiedby   filingthenoticeofappealthattakestheappealtothedistrictcourtor   bankruptcyappellatepanelinthefirstinstance,theruledoesnot   requireaseparatenoticeofappealifacertificationoccursaftera   districtcourtorbankruptcyappellatepaneldecision.