135The fact that the time spent considerably exceeds the time usually required for a preliminary examination under Article 88(3) EC may, with other factors, justify the conclusion that the Commission encountered serious difficulties of assessment necessitating initiation of the procedure under Article 88(2) EC (SIC y Commission, paragraph 102).
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