Ad hoc extension of time periods
Article 22
In exceptional circumstances, the Commission may extend the time periods provided for in Articles 11(1), 12(1) or (2), 17(1) and 18(1) on its own initiative or, where applicable, at the Authority's request, where the nature of the matter in question justifies an appropriate extension. The Commission shall inform the applicant and the Member States of the extension and the reasons therefor.