Section 5300.450  Extensions of Time

a)         A Party's timely Request for Review may seek additional time to file argument and material in support thereof.  A request for additional time not exceeding thirty (30) days shall be granted by the Commission through the issuance by the Executive Director of a written order served on the Party filing the request and on the Department.  A request for additional time exceeding the aforementioned limitation shall be granted by the Commission, through a three-member panel, only upon a showing of special circumstances.  Any additional argument or material filed pursuant to this Subsection shall be served at the same time on the Department by the Party filing it.  The Department shall file its response in accordance with Section 5300.430 within thirty (30) days after receipt of the additional argument or materials.

b)         The Department may request additional time to file its response by filing a written motion with the Commission, serving a copy at the same time on the Party filing the Request for Review.  A request for additional time not exceeding thirty (30) days shall be granted by the Commission through the issuance by the Executive Director of a written order served on the Party filing the Request for Review and on the Department.  A request for additional time exceeding the aforementioned limitation will be granted by the Commission, through a three-member panel, only upon a showing of special circumstances.

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 7838, effective June 1, 1992)