42 CFR § 1005.12 - Computation of time.

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title: "42 CFR § 1005.12 - Computation of time."
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title_name: "Public Health"
section_number: "1005.12"
section_name: "Computation of time."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL-HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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part_number: "1005"
part_name: "APPEALS OF EXCLUSIONS, CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES AND ASSESSMENTS"
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# 1005.12 Computation of time.

(a) In computing any period of time under this part or in an order issued thereunder, the time begins with the day following the act, event or default, and includes the last day of the period unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday observed by the Federal Government, in which event it includes the next business day.

(b) When the period of time allowed is less than 7 days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays observed by the Federal Government will be excluded from the computation.

(c) Where a document has been served or issued by placing it in the mail, an additional 5 days will be added to the time permitted for any response. This paragraph does not apply to requests for hearing under § 1005.2.