Section 5300.450  Extensions of Time

a)         A party may seek additional time to file an argument and material in support of a timely Request for Review or timely reply to the Department's response pursuant to this subsection. For a Request for Review and the Department’s response, one 30-day extension will be allowed through the issuance of an Executive Director order. For a reply and a non-requesting party response, one 15-day extension will be allowed through the issuance of an Executive Director order. The Department shall file its response in accordance with Section 5300.430 within 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 and all parties to the original Charge.  A request for additional time not exceeding 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.

c)         Any motion for an extension of time for over 30 days in matters concerning a Request for Review and the Department’s response and 15 days for a reply and a non-Requesting party response shall be considered by a Panel of three Commissioners.

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 17343, effective October 5, 2022)