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RULE 3020-1. CHAPTER 11 – CONFIRMATION

(a) The proponent of an approved disclosure statement must submit a proposed order setting the date, time and location of the hearing on confirmation of the plan in substantial conformity to Official Form No. B313. In cases in which a disclosure statement is not required, the proponent of a plan must submit a proposed order setting the date, time and location of the hearing on confirmation of the plan in substantial conformity to Local Form No. 3020-1. (Official Form No. B313 and Local Form No. 3020-1 are hereafter referenced as the "Hearing Order.")

(b) The Hearing Order must fix a deadline for filing objections to confirmation of the plan, which ordinarily will be 7 days prior to the confirmation hearing.

(c) The Hearing Order must fix the time within which holders of claims or interests may accept or reject the plan, which ordinarily will be 7 days prior to the confirmation hearing.

(d) The proponent of the plan must cause a copy of the Hearing Order along with the disclosure statement (if required), plan and ballot to be served as directed by FRBP 3017(d)(1).