Paragraph 7 Calculation of the consultation communication period

(1)

In paragraph 6, “the consultation communication period” means a period of 30 working days starting on the day the regulator receives a duly-made application.

(2)

But the period starts on—

(a)

the determination date, if a determination in relation to national security or confidentiality is made under regulation 47 or 50, or

(b)

the day an information subject gives notice under regulation 49(2)(a) consenting to the regulator including information on the public register.

(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), “determination date” means—

(a)

the date of a determination under regulation 47(3) or (7),

(b)

the date of a determination under regulation 50 that information must be excluded from the public register, or

(c)

if the regulator determines under regulation 50 that information must be included on the public register—

(i)

if an appeal is brought, the date of determination or withdrawal of that appeal, or

(ii)

if no appeal is brought, the date on which the period for bringing an appeal expires.