RULE 38. FRIVOLOUS FILINGS; FAILURE TO ACT

(a) Frivolous Filings. If the Court determines that an appeal, petition, motion, or other filing is frivolous, it may, after a separately filed motion by a party or notice from the Court and reasonable opportunity to respond, enter such order as it deems appropriate, to include sanctions, dismissal of the appeal, or reduction in any award under 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d). 24 (b) Failure to Act. Failure to take any step under these Rules, or to comply with an order of the Court, may be grounds for such action as the Court deems appropriate, including dismissal of the appeal or assessment of costs.