Request for additional information by the competent authority
Article 5
1. The competent authority may request additional information from the applicant necessary for the evaluation of the conditions and compliance with the criteria set out in Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. 2. The applicant shall provide the competent authority with the information requested in accordance with paragraph 1, including supporting documents where applicable, within the deadline set by the authority. That deadline shall not exceed 30 calendar days from the date of the request for additional information. 3. When the competent authority requests additional information, the deadline set out in Article 4(1) may be extended by up to 30 calendar days. The competent authority shall inform the applicant of such an extension and the reasons thereof. 4. The assessment of an application in the cases where additional information is requested in accordance with this Article shall not exceed 180 calendar days from the date of receipt of the application.