(a) General. Time periods are computed as follows:
- (1) The day of the act or event from which the period begins to run is not included.
(2) The last day of the period is included.
- (i) If that day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the period is extended to the next business day.
- (ii) The last day of the period ends at 5 p.m. at the place where the filing or other action is due.
- (3) If the period is less than 7 days, any Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday that falls within the period is not included.
(b) Extensions of time.
- (1) No extension of time can be granted to file a request for a hearing under § 45.21, a notice of intervention and response under § 45.22, an answer under § 45.25, or any document under subpart C of this part.
(2) An extension of time to file any other document under subpart B of this part may be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
- (i) To request an extension of time, a party must file a motion under § 45.35 stating how much additional time is needed and the reasons for the request.
- (ii) The party must file the motion before the applicable time period expires, unless the party demonstrates extraordinary circumstances that justify a delay in filing.
(iii) The ALJ may grant the extension only if:
- (A) It would not unduly prejudice other parties; and
- (B) It would not delay the decision under § 45.60.