Section 2520.580  Extensions of Time

a)         For good cause shown, a party may request in writing an extension of time to file a request for review, reply or surreply of no more than 14 days.  Requests for extensions of time must be filed with the Chief Legal Counsel no later than the original deadline and will be granted if the Chief Legal Counsel determines that good cause has been established.

b)         To determine whether there is good cause for extensions, the Chief Legal Counsel will consider, among other factors:

1)         complexity of the issues;

2)         death or serious illness of a party or a party's representative; and

3)         death or serious illness of an immediate family member of a party or a party's representative.

c)         Such determinations shall be sent to all parties and the Department

d)         If a party files a timely request for an extension that is granted but does not file a request for review, reply or surreply  on or before the extended deadline, the Chief Legal Counsel will consider the pleading to be one filed without evidence or argument.

(Source:  Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 17217, effective November 18, 2002)