U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025
Rule 1004.2.
Petition in a Chapter 15 Case
(a)
Designating the Center of Main Interests.
A petition under Chapter 15 for recognition of a foreign proceeding must:
(1)
designate the country where the debtor has its center of main interests; and
(2)
identify each country in which a foreign proceeding against, by, or regarding the debtor is pending.
(b)
Challenging the Designation.
The United States trustee or a party in interest may file a motion challenging the designation. If the motion is filed by a party in interest, a copy must be sent to the United States trustee. Unless the court orders otherwise, the motion must be filed at least 7 days before the date set for the hearing on the petition. The motion must be served on:

• the debtor;

• all persons or bodies authorized to administer the debtor’s foreign proceedings;

• all entities against whom provisional relief is sought under § 1519;

• all parties to litigation pending in the United States in which the debtor was a party when the petition was filed; and

• any other entity as the court orders.

(Added Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec. 1, 2011; amended Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)