Regulation 19 Seeking further written representationsI1

The examining authority may request further representations in writing at any time from any interested party.

Any person providing further representations in writing under paragraph (1) must provide them within 14 days beginning with the date that the examining authority makes the request.

The examining authority may extend the time limit in paragraph (2) in a particular case.

Any further written representations must not exceed 3,000 words.

The examining authority must provide the applicant with the opportunity to comment on any further written representations which are relevant to the examination of the application.

The examining authority must ensure that a copy of any further written representations is available on the website referred to in regulation 16.