A Practice Note providing an overview of when a Chapter 11 plan is substantially consummated and the case is fully administered, the final decree is entered to formally close the case under section 350(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3022. This Note explains the process for seeking a final decree to close a Chapter 11 case. It also addresses procedures for reopening a Chapter 11 case under section 350(b).