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1. The cross-border coordination point shall inform the initiator in writing of the assessment steps carried out in accordance with Article 9, within the standard time limit provided for by national law for a response to an equivalent request.

2. Where no such time limit is provided for by national law, the following time limits shall apply:

(a) three months from the date of reception of the cross-border file by the cross-border coordination point for the assessment steps referred to in Article 9(2), second subparagraph;

(b) six months from the date of reception of the cross-border file by the cross-border coordination point for the assessment steps referred to in Article 9(3), (4), (5) and (6).

3. The information to be provided under paragraph 1 shall indicate:

(a) the assessment steps taken, the reasons therefor and, where available, conclusions reached; and (b) what means of legal redress are open to the initiator under national law against those assessment steps. The legal redress shall be limited to verifying the respect of procedural rights referred to in this Regulation.

4. The time limit referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be extended in accordance with the national rules applicable to similar procedures. In the absence of such national rules, the time limits under paragraph 2 of this Article may be extended by a maximum of three months where a cross-border coordination point or a competent authority concludes that more time is needed for legal analysis or for consultations inside the Member State or for coordination with the neighbouring Member State, pursuant to Article 9(1).