Period for making a decision on a permit application—extension for competent authority consents
15 Period for making a decision on a permit application—extension for competent authority consents
If, at the end of the 35th day of the decision period for an application for a special export permit, either:
the competent authority of the importing country for the permit has neither given nor refused written consent to the grant of the permit; or
a competent authority of a transit country (if any) for the waste to which the application relates has neither given nor refused written consent to the grant of the permit;
the decision period is extended until the end of 5 working days after the latest day such a refusal or consent is given by a competent authority covered by paragraph (a) or (b).
For the requirement to notify the competent authority of the importing country and the competent authority of any transit countries, see subregulation 12(4).
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