I'm pretty sure there is no rule.
Here are the rules in pdf:
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/rulebook/USBC2013_14Rulebook.pdfIt is listed in the etiquette section: Etiquette Information
A few simple guidelines to help make your bowling experience more pleasurable:
• Be ready to bowl when the pins are set, but wait until the pinsetting machine has completed its cycle and the sweepbar is raised to make your delivery. Throwing a ball before the machine is ready may damage the ball or equipment.
• Observe one-lane courtesy. The bowler on the right should bowl if both reach the approach at the same time. Stay off the approach while you wait.
• Taking too long to aim or get set up when you are on the approach delays the game.• Try to remain in your approach area while delivering the ball.
• Step off the approach once you have delivered the ball.
• Good bowling requires concentration. Have fun, but keep in mind excessive movement or noise could be distracting when others are up to bowl.
• Excessive “lofting†hurts your game and damages the lane.
• Get permission to use another player’s ball.
• Refrain from using abusive language or obscene gestures.
• Play the game to win, but be a gracious loser. Good sportsmanship is always the key to a successful game.
• Wet shoes are a safety hazard. Watch where you are walking.