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Rule 3009-1. Chapter 7—Distributions.

(a) Interim Distribution to Nonprofessional Unsecured Creditors. A trustee may make an interim distribution without notice or order if the trustee has sufficient funds to pay all filed and anticipated claims in a claim category the same pro-rata amount, and the UST approves the proposed distribution.

(b) Interim Distribution to Debtor. A trustee may make an interim distribution without notice or order if the trustee meets the requirements of (a), and the trustee has sufficient funds to pay all filed and anticipated claims plus interest thereon under § 726(a)(5). A trustee may make a distribution to the debtor on an allowed exemption claim without notice or order.

(c) Distribution to Secured Creditor. A trustee may make a distribution from proceeds of the creditor's collateral without notice or an order. The trustee must promptly make the distribution unless the trustee intends, or is aware that another entity intends, to challenge the secured claim.