Sec.  1.46   Motions for extension of time.

   (a) It is the policy of the Commission that extensions of time shall not be
   routinely granted.

   (b) Motions for extension of time in which to file responses to petitions
   for rulemaking, replies to such responses, comments filed in response to
   notice of proposed rulemaking, replies to such comments and other filings in
   rulemaking proceedings conducted under Subpart C of this part shall be filed
   at least 7 days before the filing date. If a timely motion is denied, the
   responses and comments, replies thereto, or other filings need not be filed
   until 2 business days after the Commission acts on the motion. In emergency
   situations, the Commission will consider a late-filed motion for a brief
   extension of time related to the duration of the emergency and will consider
   motions for acceptance of comments, reply comments or other filings made
   after the filing date.

   (c)  If  a  motion  for  extension of time in which to make filings in
   proceedings other than notice and comment rule making proceedings is filed
   less than 7 days prior to the filing day, the party filing the motion shall
   (in addition to serving the motion on other parties) orally notify other
   parties and Commission staff personnel responsible for acting on the motion
   that the motion has been (or is being) filed.

   [ 39 FR 43301 , Dec. 12, 1974, as amended at  41 FR 9550 , Mar. 5, 1976;  41 FR 14871 , Apr. 8, 1976;  42 FR 28887 , June 6, 1977;  63 FR 24124 , May 1, 1998]