Chapter 11—Final Decree.

(a) Closing of Chapter 11 Cases. (1) Motion. Upon written motion, a party in interest may seek the entry of a final decree to close a chapter 11 case at any time after the confirmed plan has been entered provided that all required fees due under 28 U.S.C. §1930 have been paid. Such motion shall include a proposed final order closing the lead case and any jointly administered cases and shall identify the case name and the case number of all cases to be closed under the order.

(2) Service. A motion for the entry of a final order closing the Chapter 11 case shall be served upon the debtor, the trustee, if any, the United States Trustee, all official committees and all creditors who have filed a request for notice under Fed. R. Bankr. P.s 2002 and 9010. (3) Final Report. The debtor (or trustee, if any) shall file a final report and account in the form prescribed by the United States Trustee on or before fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing on any motion to close the case.

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