# NEC3 ECC: Is a programme accepted by default?

**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec3-ecc-is-a-programme-accepted-by-default/3707
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**Created:** [22 April 2016 13:04 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec3-ecc-is-a-programme-accepted-by-default/3707 "2016-04-22T13:04:19Z")
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### Author: ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/system/32/1709_2.png) [@system](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [22 April 2016 13:04 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec3-ecc-is-a-programme-accepted-by-default/3707/1 "2016-04-22T13:04:19Z")

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If the PM does not accept or reject a clause 32 programme in the allotted time, does this become the accepted programme by default?

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### Author: ![Rob\_Horne](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/rob_horne/32/200_2.png) [@Rob\_Horne](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Rob_Horne)
#### Post date: [22 April 2016 13:24 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/nec3-ecc-is-a-programme-accepted-by-default/3707/2 "2016-04-22T13:24:42Z")

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This is a really easy one to answer! No, there is no mechanism for default or deemed acceptance of the programme it needs to be a positive acceptance.