In Re Myers

OPINION

HENRY L. HESS, Jr., Chief Judge.

This matter came before the court upon the motion of the standing chapter 13 trustee in Portland, Oregon, Robert W. Myers (“Myers”). Myers is represented by Paul Cosgrove of Portland, Oregon. The motion seeks an order of the court authorizing Myers to pay certain legal defense costs as “actual, necessary expenses incurred by such individual as standing trustee in such cases.” 28 U.S.C. § 586(e)(2)(B)(ii). The motion is opposed by the Executive Office for United States Trustees (“EOUST”) which is represented by the local Assistant United States Trustee…