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RULE 9013-4. APPLICATIONS A. The Court may grant or deny the relief or set the application for hearing.

B.If the Court sets the application for hearing, the matter will be considered a contested matter and be governed by Local Rule 9014-1, applicant and opponent should be prepared to present witnesses, evidence and legal argument at the hearing. If the applicant and/or opponent are going to present evidence, each party shall file a timely Notice of Intent to Present Evidence to ensure both parties are prepared for the hearing.

C.Relief that may be sought by application includes, but is not limited to:

1.Application by an Individual to Pay the Filing Fee in Installments (Bankruptcy Rule 1006(b)(1));

2.Application for Employment of Professionals (Bankruptcy Rule 2014(a));

3.Application for Entry of Final Decree on Consummation of Chapter 11 Plan (Bankruptcy Rule 2015(a)(6));

4.Application for Appointment of Creditors' Committee (Bankruptcy Rule 2007(a))

5.Application for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses (Bankruptcy Rule 2016(a));

6.Application by U.S. Attorney or attorney appointed by the Court for Notice as to Criminal Contempt (Bankruptcy Rule 9020(a)(2));

7.Application for Removal (Bankruptcy Rule 9027(a));

8.Application to Shorten Time for Notice (Bankruptcy Rule 9006(d)); and 9.Application to have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived (28 U.S.C. Sec. 1930(f)).