Applications for exemptions, renewal of exemptions or, mutatis mutandis, for revoking an exemption may be submitted by a manufacturer, the authorised representative of a manufacturer, or any economic operator in the supply chain and shall include at least the following:

1. (a)

   the name, address and contact details of the applicant;

2. (b)

   information on the material or component and the specific uses of the substance in the material and component for which an exemption, or its revocation, is requested and its particular characteristics;

3. (c)

   verifiable and referenced justification for an exemption, or its revocation, in line with the conditions established in Article 5;

4. (d)

   an analysis of possible alternative substances, materials or designs on a life-cycle basis, including, when available, information about independent research, peer-review studies and development activities by the applicant and an analysis of the availability of such alternatives;

5. (e)

   information on the possible preparation for reuse or recycling of materials from waste EEE, and on the provisions relating to the appropriate treatment of waste according to Annex II to Directive 2002/96/EC;

6. (f)

   other relevant information;

7. (g)

   the proposed actions to develop, request the development and/or to apply possible alternatives including a timetable for such actions by the applicant;

8. (h)

   where appropriate, an indication of the information which should be regarded as proprietary accompanied by verifiable justification;

9. (i)

   when applying for an exemption, proposal for a precise and clear wording for the exemption;

10. (j)

    a summary of the application.