Regulation 44 Further information

The Examining body may at any time before the completion of its examination of an application request further information or written comments from an interested party, who must supply such information by the date and in the manner specified by the Examining body.

The Examining body shall on receiving any further information or written comments within the specified period, consider whether or not a further opportunity to comment in writing should be given to all interested parties and, if so, the Examining body shall specify a period for making any further written comments.

The Examining body may disregard any information or written comments received after the date specified or in a manner other than that specified.