Except in small business cases and cases proceeding under subchapter V of chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code, prior to the first date set for hearing on a disclosure statement, a chapter 11
plan proponent shall apply for an order fixing a deadline by which proofs of claim or interest must
be filed. The plan proponent in a small business case shall apply for said order no later than the
date the first plan is filed. The court will fix the deadline without an application in cases
proceeding under subchapter V of chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Upon entry of an order fixing
the deadline, the plan proponent shall transmit to each creditor and equity security holder a copy
of the order or notice containing such deadline. Unless otherwise ordered, notice of the deadline
shall be a separate document.