29 CFR § 459.2Chapter IV

§ 459.2 Additional time after service by mail.

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Provided, however,Whenever a party has the right or is required to do some act pursuant to these regulations within a prescribed period after service of a notice or other paper upon him and the notice or paper is served on him by mail, five (5) days shall be added to the prescribed period: That five (5) days shall not be added if any extension of time may have been granted.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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