(1) These rules govern procedure in the United States courts of appeals.
(2) When these rules provide for filing a motion or other document in the district court, the procedure must comply with the practice of the district court.
(b) [Abrogated.]
(c) Title. These rules are to be known as the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
28 USC Appendix Rule 2 - Suspension of Rules
On its own or a partys motion, a court of appeals mayto expedite its decision or for other good causesuspend any provision of these rules in a particular case and order proceedings as it directs, except as otherwise provided in Rule 26(b).