39 CFR § 3010.162 - Motions for continuances and extensions of time.

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title: "39 CFR § 3010.162 - Motions for continuances and extensions of time."
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title_name: "Postal Service"
section_number: "3010.162"
section_name: "Motions for continuances and extensions of time."
chapter_name: "POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION"
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# 3010.162 Motions for continuances and extensions of time.

(a) Any person may file a motion requesting the continuance of a hearing or the extension of time for any deadline.

(b) The motion should be filed before the expiration of the specified time for the deadline for preforming the act for which the continuance or extension is requested.

(c) The motion shall only be granted upon consideration of the potential adverse impact, if any, on other participants and the overall impact on the procedural schedule.