RULE 9034. TRANSMITTAL OF MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS TO THE U.S. TRUSTEE OR CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE
FOR STATEMENT OF POSITION

9034-1. Motions and Applications Requiring a Statement of Position of the U.S. Trustee.

(a) When Required. In chapter 7, 11, and 12 cases, a statement of position from the U.S. Trustee must be requested for the following matters:

1. (1)  motions for extension of time for filing schedules and statements required by FRBP 1007 and LBR 1007-3;

2. (2)  applications to employ attorneys and other professionals including, but not limited to, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, agents, and brokers pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 327 or § 1103 and as required by LBR 2014 and 6005; and

3. (3)  applications for entry of final decree on consummation of a chapter 11 plan and governed by FRBP 3022.

(b) Procedure. To obtain a statement of position, a Movant must, on the same day, file with the Court and serve on the U.S. Trustee’s Office at ustp.region15sop@usdoj.gov the following:

1. (1)  motion or application;

2. (2)  proposed order attached to the motion or application as an exhibit; and

3. (3)  supporting Declarations attaching any other supporting Documents.

(c) The U.S. Trustee will only accept service at ustp.region15sop@usdoj.gov for requests for statements of position in connection with the 3 matters set forth in LBR 9034-1(a). The Movant's email to the U.S. Trustee must clearly set forth a return email or mailing address.

(d) For a motion for extension of time for filing schedules and statements, the U.S. Trustee has 7 days from the date of filing and service of the motion to file a statement of position that may include a request that the Movant set the matter for hearing.