---
kind: "section"
citation: "17 C.F.R. § 9.5"
title: "17"
number: "9.5"
heading: "Motions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/17/9.5"
---

# §9.5. Motions.

- (a) **In general.** An application for a form of relief not otherwise specifically provided for in this part must be made by a written motion, filed with the Proceedings Clerk. The motion must state the relief sought and the basis for the relief and may set forth the authority relied upon.
- (b) **Answer to motions.** Any party may serve and file a written response to a motion within ten days after service of the motion, or within such longer or shorter period as established by these rules, or as the Commission may direct.
- (c) **Motions for procedural orders.** Motions for procedural orders, including motions for extensions of time, may be acted on at any time, without awaiting a response thereto. Any party adversely affected by such action may request reconsideration, vacation or modification of the action.
- (d) **Dilatory motions.** Frivolous or repetitive motions dealing with the same subject matter will not be permitted and such motions will summarily be denied.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1a, 2, 6b-1, 6c, 7, 7a-2, 7b-3, 8, 9, 9a, 12, 12a, 12c, 13b, 16a, 18, 19, and 21.

### Source

Source: 52 FR 25366, July 7, 1987, unless otherwise noted.