---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 201.53"
title: "46"
number: "201.53"
heading: "Extension of time to file documents."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/201.53"
---

# §201.53. Extension of time to file documents.


Applications for extension of time for the filing of any document shall set forth the reasons for the application and may be granted upon a showing of good cause on the part of applicant. Answers to such applications are permitted.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b); 49 CFR 1.66 and 1.69.

### Source

Source: General Order 41, 3d Rev., 29 FR 14475, Oct. 22, 1964; 29 FR 15374, Nov. 17, 1964, unless otherwise noted.