Robert Kramer, Texas prisoner # 643733, appeals the dismissal of his civil action. He also moves for the appointment of counsel and leave to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal.
After entry of the judgment dismissing his action, Kramer had 30 days to file a timely notice of appeal. See Fed. R.App. P. 4(a)(1)(A). His May 6, 2014, pro se notice of appeal was untimely. See id.; Spotville v. Cain, 149 F.3d 374, 376-78 (5th Cir. 1998). The timing of Kramer’s notice of appeal raises a jurisdictional question that this court must examine on its own motion, if necessary. See Bowles v. Russell, 551 U.S. 205, 214, 127 S.Ct. 2360, 168 L.Ed.2d 96 (2007); Mosley v. Cozby, 813 F.2d 659, 660 (5th Cir.1987).
A district court may extend the 30-day filing period of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(1)(A) upon a showing of excusable neglect or good cause. See Fed. R.App. P. 4(a)(5)(A). We construe Kramer’s notice of appeal, which asserted reasons for his untimely filing, as a motion under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 4(a)(5)(A). The case is REMANDED to permit the district court to make a ruling under Rule 4(a)(5). While the case is on this limited remand, Kramer’s appeal and motions are held in abeyance. Upon *175ruling, the district court shall return the case to this court for dismissal or further proceedings, as may be appropriate.