The time limit set out in point (a) of the first subparagraph shall not include the period which starts on the date following the date on which the Commission sends its request for additional information to the Member State and lasts until the Member State responds to that request.
Ní áireofar ar an teorainn ama a leagtar amach i bpointe (a) den chéad fhomhír an tréimhse a thosaíonn ar an dáta i ndiaidh an dáta ar a seolfaidh an Coimisiún a iarraidh ar fhaisnéis bhreise chuig an mBallstát agus a mhaireann go dtí go bhfreagraíonn an Ballstát don iarraidh sin.