Section Env-WMC 204.12 - Extensions of Time(a) Any party to an appeal may petition the council to extend any time limit established by Env-WMC 200 in accordance with this section.(b) Prior to filing an extension request, the party shall seek concurrence with the request from all other parties to the appeal.(c) A request for an extension shall be in writing and shall be filed in accordance with Env-WMC 203.09(b) at least 10 business days prior to the expiration of the prescribed period.(d) The request shall state the reason(s) for the extension request and whether the other parties to the appeal agree or disagree with the request or did not respond to the request for concurrence.(e) A copy of the request shall also be served in accordance with Env-WMC 204.09. If the request is filed within 20 days of the expiration of the prescribed period, the party filing the request shall implement the procedure specified in Env-WMC 204.09(f).(f) Any party who did not concur with the request may object to the request by filing a written objection with the council within 5 business days of receipt of the request, stating the reasons why the request should not be granted.(g) The council shall grant the request if the council determines that the delay will not prejudice the interests of any party to the appeal and:(1) Meeting the prescribed time limit would unduly burden the party; or(2) An extension is otherwise necessary to conduct a more effective hearing.(h) The council shall notify all parties in writing of its decision.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-WMC 204.12