Conditions — Procedure 49. 1.1.1 The beneficiary may suspend implementation of the action or any part of it, if exceptional circumstances – in particular force majeure (see Article 51) – make implementation impossible or excessively difficult. In this case, the beneficiary must immediately formally notify suspension to the Agency (see Article 52), stating: (a) the reasons why and (b) the expected date of resumption. The suspension will take effect the day notification is received by the Agency. Once circumstances allow for implementation to resume, the beneficiary must immediately formally notify the Agency and request an amendment of the Agreement to set the date on which the action will be resumed, extend the duration of the action and make other changes necessary to adapt the action to the new situation (see Article 55) — unless the Agreement or the participation of a beneficiary has been terminated (see Articles 50). The suspension will be lifted with effect from the resumption date set out in the amendment. This date may be before the date on which the amendment enters into force. Costs incurred during suspension of the action implementation are not eligible (see Article 6). 49.1.1.2 The beneficiary may request suspension of the action implementation (or any part of it) for professional, personal or family reasons (including parental leave). For this purpose, the beneficiary must formally notify a request for amendment (to make the necessary changes and to set the date of resumption) in accordance with Article 55. The suspension will take effect on the date set out in the amendment. Costs incurred during suspension of the action implementation are not eligible (see Article 6).
