Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2017 concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 (Text with EEA relevance. )

Type Regulation
Publication 2017-10-25
Last updated 2026-06-22
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(b) technological — explosion/fires, — fires (internal to a given facility), — leakages, — lack of adequate maintenance, — equipment malfunction (failure to start, failure during working time, etc.), — lack of electricity (or other energy source), — ICT failure (hardware or software failure, internet, SCADA problems, etc.), — cyber-attack, — impact due to excavation works (digging, piling), ground works, etc.;

(c) commercial/market/financial — agreements with third-country suppliers, — commercial dispute, — control of infrastructure relevant for the security of gas supply by third-country entities, which may imply, among others, risks of underinvestment, undermining diversification or non-respect of Union law, — price volatility, — underinvestment, — sudden, unexpected peak demand, — other risks which could lead to structural underperformance;

(d) social — strikes (in different related sectors, such as the gas sector, ports, transport, etc.), — sabotage, — vandalism, — theft;

(e) natural — earthquakes, — landslides, — floods (heavy rain, river), — storms (sea), — avalanches, — extreme weather conditions, — fires (external to the facility, like nearby forests, grassland, etc.).

(a) describe the major transnational risk and any other relevant risk factors for the risk group, including their likelihood and impact as well as the interaction and correlation of risks among Member States, as appropriate;

(b) describe the criteria used to determine whether a system is exposed to high/unacceptable risks;

(c) set a list of relevant risk scenarios in accordance with the sources of risks and describe how the selection was made;

(d) indicate the extent to which scenarios prepared by ENTSOG have been considered.

4. Risk analysis and assessment

Analyse the set of relevant risk scenarios identified under point 3. In the simulation of risk scenarios include the existing security of gas supply measures, such as, the infrastructure standard calculated using the N – 1 formula as set out in point 2 of Annex II, if appropriate, and the gas supply standard. Per risk scenario:

(a) describe in detail the risk scenario, including all assumptions and, if applicable, the underlying methodologies for their calculation;

(b) describe in detail the results of the simulation carried out, including a quantification of the impact (e.g. volumes of unserved gas, the socioeconomic impact, the impact on district heating, the impact on electricity generation).

5. Conclusions

Describe the main results of the common risk assessment, including the identification of risk scenarios that require further action.

ANNEX V

Template for the national risk assessment

General information

Name of the competent authority responsible for the preparation of the present risk assessment (13).

1. Description of the system

1.1. Provide a brief consolidated description of the regional gas system for each risk group (14) the Member State participates in, covering:

1.2. Provide a brief description of the gas system of the Member State, covering:

2. Infrastructure standard (Article 5)

Describe how the infrastructure standard is complied with, including the main values used for the N – 1 formula and alternative options for its compliance (with directly connected Member States, demand-side measures) and the existing bidirectional capacities, as follows:

(a) N – 1 formula (i) the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure; (ii) the calculation of the N – 1 formula at national level; (iii) a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate values used for their calculation (e.g. for EPm indicate the capacity of all entry points considered under this parameter); (iv) an indication of the methodologies used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations); (v) an explanation of the results of the calculation of the N – 1 formula considering the level of storages at 30 % and 100 % of the maximum working volume; (vi) an explanation of the main results of the simulation of the N – 1 formula using a hydraulic model; (vii) if so decided by the Member State, a calculation of the N – 1 formula using demand-side measures: — calculation of the N – 1 formula in accordance with point 2 of Annex II, — description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate figures used for the calculation (if different to the figures described under point 2(a)(iii)), — indicate the methodologies used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations), — explain the market-based demand-side measures adopted/to be adopted to compensate a disruption of gas supply and its expected impact (Deff); (viii) if so agreed with the competent authorities of the relevant risk group(s) or with directly connected Member States, joint calculation(s) of the N – 1 formula: — calculation of the N – 1 formula in accordance with point 5 of Annex II, — description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate values used for their calculation (if different to the figures described under point 2(a)(iii)), — indicate the methodologies and assumptions used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations), — explain the agreed arrangements to ensure compliance with the N – 1 formula;

(b) bi-directional capacity (i) indicate the interconnection points equipped with bidirectional capacity and the maximal capacity of bi-directional flows; (ii) indicate the arrangements governing the use of the reverse flow capacity (e.g. interruptible capacity); (iii) indicate interconnection points where an exemption has been granted in accordance with Article 5(4), the duration of the exemption and the grounds on which it was granted.

3. Identification of risks

Describe the risk factors which could have negative impact on the security of gas supply in the Member State, their likelihood and consequences.

Non-exhaustive list of types of risk factors that have to be included in the assessment only if applicable according to the competent authority:

(a) political — gas disruption from third countries because of different reasons, — political unrest (either in country of origin or in transit country), — war/civil war (either in country of origin or in transit country), — terrorism;

(b) technological — explosion/fires, — fires (internal to a given facility), — leakages, — lack of adequate maintenance, — equipment malfunction (failure to start, failure during working time, etc.), — lack of electricity (or other energy source), — ICT failure (hardware or software failure, internet, SCADA problems, etc.), — cyber-attack, — impact due to excavation works (digging, piling), ground works, etc.;

(c) commercial/market/financial — agreements with third-country suppliers, — commercial dispute, — control of infrastructure relevant for the security of gas supply by third-country entities, which may imply, among others, risks of underinvestment, undermining diversification or non-respect of Union law, — price volatility, — underinvestment, — sudden, unexpected peak demand, — other risks which could lead to structural underperformance;

(d) social — strikes (in different related sectors, such as the gas sector, ports, transport, etc.), — sabotage, — vandalism, — theft;

(e) natural — earthquakes, — landslides, — floods (heavy rain, river), — storms (sea), — avalanches, — extreme weather conditions, — fires (external to the facility, like nearby forests, grassland, etc.).

(a) identify the relevant risk factors for the Member State, including their likelihood and impact;

(b) describe the criteria used to determine whether a system is exposed to high/unacceptable risks;

(c) set a list of relevant risk scenarios in accordance with the risk factors and their likelihood and describe how the selection was made.

4. Risk analysis and assessment

Analyse the set of relevant risk scenarios identified under point 3. In the simulation of risk scenarios include the existing security of gas supply measures, such as the infrastructure standard calculated using the N – 1 formula as set out in point 2 of Annex II, and the gas supply standard. Per risk scenario:

(a) describe in detail the risk scenario, including all assumptions and, if applicable, the underlying methodologies for their calculation;

(b) describe in detail the results of the simulation carried out, including a quantification of the impact (e.g. volumes of unserved gas, the socioeconomic impact, the impact on district heating, the impact on electricity generation).

5. Conclusions

Describe the main results of the common risk assessment the Member States has been involved in, including the identification of risk scenarios that require further action.

ANNEX VI

Template for preventive action plan

General information

— Member States in the risk group

— Name of the competent authority responsible for the preparation of the plan (18)

1. Description of the system

1.1. Provide a brief consolidated description of the regional gas system for each risk group (19) the Member States participates in, covering:

1.2. Provide a brief description of the gas system per Member State, covering:

2. Summary of the risk assessment

Describe briefly the results of the relevant common and national risk assessment carried out in accordance with Article 7, including:

(a) a list of the scenarios assessed and a brief description of the assumptions applied for each one as well as the risks/shortcomings identified;

(b) the main conclusions of the risk assessment.

3. Infrastructure standard (Article 5)

Describe how the infrastructure standard is complied with, including the main values used for the N – 1 formula and alternative options for its compliance (with neighbouring Member States, demand-side measures) and the existing bidirectional capacities, as follows:

(i) the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest for the region;

(ii) the calculation of the N – 1 formula at regional level;

(iii) a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate figures used for the calculation (e.g. for EPm indicate the capacity of all entry points considered under this parameter);

(iv) an indication of the methodologies and assumptions used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations).

(a) N – 1 formula (i) the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure; (ii) the calculation of the N – 1 formula at national level; (iii) a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate values used for the calculation (e.g. for EPm indicate the capacity of all entry points considered under this parameter); (iv) an indication of the methodologies used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations); (v) if so decided by the Member State, calculation of the N – 1 formula using demand-side measures: — the calculation of the N – 1 formula in accordance with point 2 of Annex II, — a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate figures used for the calculation (if different to the figures described under point 3(a)(iii) of this Annex), — an indication of the methodologies used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations), — an explanation of the market-based demand-side measures adopted/to be adopted to compensate a disruption of gas supply and its expected impact (Deff); (vi) if so agreed with the competent authorities of the relevant risk group(s) or with the directly connected Member States, joint calculation(s) of the N – 1 formula: — the calculation of the N – 1 formula in accordance with point 5 of Annex II, — a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate values used for the calculation (if different to the figures described under point 3(a)(iii) of this Annex), — an indication of the methodologies and assumptions used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations), — an explanation of the agreed arrangements to ensure compliance with the N – 1 formula;

(b) bi-directional capacity (i) indicate the interconnection points equipped with bidirectional capacity and the maximal capacity of bi-directional flows; (ii) indicate the arrangements governing the use of the reverse flow capacity (e.g. interruptible capacity); (iii) indicate interconnection points where an exemption has been granted in accordance with Article 5(4), the duration of the exemption and the grounds on which it was granted.

4. Compliance with the supply standard (Article 6)

Describe the measures adopted in order to comply with the supply standard as well as with any increased supply standard or additional obligation imposed for reasons of security of gas supply:

(a) definition of protected customers applied, including categories of customers covered and their annual gas consumption (per category, net value and percentage of the national annual final gas consumption);

(b) gas volumes needed to comply with the supply standard in accordance with the scenarios described in the first subparagraph of Article 6(1);

(c) capacity needed to comply with the supply standard in accordance with the scenarios described in the first subparagraph of Article 6(1);

(d) measure(s) in place to comply with the supply standard: (i) a description of the measure(s); (ii) addressees; (iii) where it exists, describe any ex ante monitoring system for the compliance with the supply standard; (iv) sanctions regime, if applicable; (v) describe, per measure: — the economic impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the measure, — the impact of the measure on the environment, — impact of the measures on consumer, (vi) where non-market-based measures are applied (per measure): — justify why the measure is necessary (i.e. why security of supply cannot be achieved via market-based measures alone), — justify why the measure is proportionate (i.e. why the non-market-based measure is the least restrictive means to achieve the intended effect), — provide an analysis of the impact of such measure: (1) on other Member State's security of supply; (2) on the national market; (3) on the internal market; (vii) where measures introduced on or after 1 November 2017, please provide a short summary of the impact assessment or a link to the public impact assessment of the measure(s) carried out in accordance with Article 9(4);

(e) if applicable, describe any increased supply standard or additional obligation imposed for reasons of security of gas supply: (i) a description of the measure(s); (ii) the mechanism to reduce it to usual values in a spirit of solidarity and in accordance with Article 13; (iii) if applicable, describe any new increased supply standard or additional obligation imposed for reasons of security of gas supply adopted on or after 1 November 2017; (iv) addressees; (v) affected gas volumes and capacities; (vi) indicate how that measure complies with the conditions laid down in Article 6(2).

5. Preventive measures

Describe the preventive measures in place or to be adopted:

(a) describe each of the preventive measures adopted per identified risk in accordance with the risk assessment, including a description of: (i) their national or regional dimension; (ii) their economic impact, effectiveness and efficiency; (iii) their impact on customers. Where appropriate, include: — measures to enhance interconnections between neighbouring Member States, — measures to diversify gas routes and sources of supply, — measures to prevent capacity hoarding; — measures to protect key infrastructure relevant for the security of supply in relation to control by third-country entities (including, where relevant, general or sector-specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.);

(b) describe other measures adopted for reasons other than the risk assessment but with a positive impact for the security of supply of the relevant risk group(s) Member State.

(c) where non-market-based measures are applied (per measure): (i) justify why the measure is necessary (i.e. why the security of supply cannot be achieved via market-based measures alone); (ii) justify why the measure is proportionate (i.e. why the non-market-based measure is the least restrictive means to achieve the intended effect); (iii) provide an analysis of the impact of such measure: — justify why the measure is necessary (i.e. why the security of supply cannot be achieved via market-based measures alone), — justify why the measure is proportionate (i.e. why the non-market-based measure is the least restrictive means to achieve the intended effect), — provide an analysis of the impact of such measure: (1) on other Member State's security of supply; (2) on the national market; (3) on the internal market; (4) explain the extent to which efficiency measures, including on the demand side, have been considered to increase the security of supply; (5) explain the extent to which renewable energy sources have been considered to increase the security of supply.

6. Other measures and obligations (e.g. safety operation of the system)

Describe other measures and obligations that have been imposed on natural gas undertakings and other relevant bodies likely to have an impact on the security of gas supply, such as obligations for the safe operation of the system, including who would be affected by that obligation as well as the gas volumes covered. Explain precisely when and how those measures would apply.

7. Infrastructure projects

(a) describe future infrastructure projects, including Projects of Common Interests in the relevant risk groups, including an estimated timing for their deployment, capacities and estimated impact on the security of gas supply in the risk group;

(b) indicate how the infrastructure projects take into account the Union-wide TYNDP elaborated by ENTSOG pursuant to Article 8(10) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.

Indicate the existing public service obligations related to the security of supply and briefly describe them (use annexes for more detailed information). Explain clearly who has to comply with such obligations and how. If applicable, describe how and when those public service obligations would be triggered.

9. Stakeholder consultations

In accordance with Article 8(2) of this Regulation, describe the mechanism used for and the results of the consultations carried out, for the development of the plan as well as the emergency plan, with:

(a) gas undertakings;

(b) relevant organisations representing the interests of households;

(c) relevant organisations representing the interests of industrial gas customers, including electricity producers;

(d) national regulatory authority.

10. Regional dimension

Indicate any national circumstances and measures relevant for the security of supply and not covered in the previous sections of the plan.

Indicate how the possible comments received following the consultation described in Article 8(2) have been considered.

(a) the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest for the risk group;

(b) the calculation of the N – 1 formula at the level of the risk group;

(c) a description of the values used for all elements in the N – 1 formula, including intermediate figures used for the calculation (e.g. for EPm indicate the capacity of all entry points considered under this parameter);

(d) an indication of the methodologies and assumptions used, if any, for the calculation of parameters in the N – 1 formula (e.g. Dmax) (use annexes for detailed explanations).

Describe the mechanisms used for the cooperation among the Member States in the relevant risk groups, including for developing cross-border measures in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan.

Describe the mechanisms used for the cooperation with other Member States in the design and adoption of the provisions necessary for the application of Article 13.

Describe the preventive measures in place or to be adopted in the risk group or as a result of regional agreements:

(a) describe each of the preventive measures adopted per identified risk in accordance with the risk assessment, including a description of: (i) their impact in the Member States of the risk group; (ii) their economic impact, effectiveness and efficiency; (iii) their impact on the environment; (iv) their impact on customers. Where appropriate, include: — measures to enhance interconnections between neighbouring Member States, — measures to diversify gas routes and sources of supply, — measures to prevent capacity hoarding; — measures to protect key infrastructure relevant for the security of supply in relation to control by third-country entities (including, where relevant, general or sector-specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.);

(b) describe other measures adopted for reasons other than the risk assessment but with a positive impact for the security of supply of the risk group.

(c) where non-market-based measures are applied (per measure): (i) justify why the measure is necessary (i.e. why the security of supply cannot be achieved via market-based measures alone); (ii) justify why the measure is proportionate (i.e. why the non-market-based measure is the least restrictive means to achieve the intended effect); (iii) provide an analysis of the impact of such a measure: — justify why the measure is necessary (i.e. why the security of supply cannot be achieved via market-based measures alone), — justify why the measure is proportionate (i.e. why the non-market-based measure is the least restrictive means to achieve the intended effect), — provide an analysis of the impact of such a measure: (1) on other Member State's security of supply; (2) on the national market; (3) on the internal market;

(d) explain the extent to which efficiency measures, including on the demand side, have been considered to increase the security of supply;

(e) explain the extent to which renewable energy sources have been considered to increase the security of supply.

ANNEX VII

Template for emergency plan

General information

Name of the competent authority responsible for the preparation of the present plan (23)

1. Definition of crisis levels

(a) indicate the body responsible for the declaration of each crisis level and the procedures to follow in each case for such declarations;

(b) where they exist, include here indicators or parameters used to consider whether an event may result in a significant deterioration of the supply situation and to decide upon the declaration of a certain crisis level.

2. Measures to be adopted per crisis level (24)

Describe the measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure:

(i) a brief description of the measure and main actors involved;

(ii) describe the procedure to follow, if applicable;

(iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to cope with the impact of any event or prepare ahead of its appearance;

(iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved.

(a) describe the measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure: (i) a brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) describe the procedure to follow, if applicable; (iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to cope with the situation at alert level; (iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(b) describe the reporting obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings at alert level.

(a) establish a list of predefined actions on the supply and demand side to make gas available in the event of an emergency, including commercial agreements between the parties involved in such actions and the compensation mechanisms for natural gas undertakings where appropriate;

(b) describe the market-based measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure: (i) a brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) describe the procedure to follow; (iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to mitigate the situation at emergency level; (iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(c) describe the non-market-based measures planned or to be implemented for the emergency level, indicating, per measure: (i) a brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) provide an assessment of the necessity of such measure in order to cope with a crisis, including the degree of its use; (iii) describe in detail the procedure to implement the measure (e.g. what would trigger the introduction of this measure, who would take the decision); (iv) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to mitigate the situation at emergency level as a complement to market-based measures; (v) assess other effects of the measure; (vi) justify the compliance of the measure with the conditions laid down in Article 11(6); (vii) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(d) describe reporting obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings.

3. Specific measures for the electricity and district heating

(a) district heating (i) briefly indicate the likely impact of a disruption of gas supply in the district heating sector; (ii) indicate measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a disruption of gas supply on district heating. Alternatively, indicate why the adoption of specific measures is not appropriate;

(b) supply of electricity generated from gas (i) briefly indicate the likely impact of a disruption of gas supply in the electricity sector; (ii) indicate measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a disruption of gas supply on the electricity sector. Alternatively, indicate why the adoption of specific measures is not appropriate; (iii) indicate the mechanisms/existing provisions to ensure appropriate coordination, including exchange of information, between main actors in the gas and electricity sectors, in particular transmission system operators at different crisis levels.

4. Crisis manager or team

Indicate who the crisis manager is and define its role.

5. Roles and responsibilities of different actors

(a) per crisis level, define the roles and responsibilities, including interactions with the competent authorities and, where appropriate, with the national regulatory authority, of: (i) natural gas undertakings; (ii) industrial customers; (iii) relevant electricity producers;

(b) per crisis level, define the role and responsibilities of the competent authorities and the bodies to which tasks have been delegated.

6. Measures regarding undue consumption by customers who are not protected customers

Describe measures in place to prevent to the extent possible and without endangering the safe and reliable operation of the gas system or creating unsafe situations, the consumption by customers who are not protected customers of gas supply intended for protected customers during an emergency. Indicate the nature of the measure (administrative, technical, etc.), main actors and the procedures to follow.

7. Emergency tests

(a) indicate the calendar for the real time response simulations of emergency situations;

(b) indicate actors involved, procedures and concrete high and medium impact scenarios simulated.

For the updates of the emergency plan: describe briefly the tests carried out since the last emergency plan was presented and the main results. Indicate which measures have been adopted as a result of those tests.

8. Regional Dimension

Describe the measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure:

(i) brief description of the measure and main actors involved;

(ii) describe the procedure to follow, if applicable;

(iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to cope with the impact of any event or prepare ahead of its appearance;

(iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved.

(a) describe the measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure: (i) brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) describe the procedure to follow, if applicable; (iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to cope with the impact of any event or prepare ahead of its appearance; (iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(b) describe the reporting obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings at alert. level.

(a) establish a list of predefined actions on the supply and demand side to make gas available in the event of an emergency, including commercial agreements between the parties involved in such actions and the compensation mechanisms for natural gas undertakings where appropriate;

(b) describe the market-based measures to be applied at this stage, indicating, per measure: (i) brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) describe the procedure to follow; (iii) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to mitigate the situation at emergency level; (iv) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(c) describe the non-market-based measures planned or to be implemented for the emergency level, indicating, per measure: (i) brief description of the measure and main actors involved; (ii) provide an assessment of the necessity of such measure in order to cope with a crisis, including the degree of its use; (iii) describe in detail the procedure to implement the measure (e.g. what would trigger the introduction of the measure, who would take the decision); (iv) indicate the expected contribution of the measure to mitigate the situation at emergency level as a complement to market-based measures; (v) assess other effects of the measure; (vi) justify the compliance of the measure with the conditions established in Article 11(6); (vii) describe the flows of information among the actors involved;

(d) describe reporting obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings.

(a) describe the mechanisms in place to cooperate within each of the relevant risk groups and to ensure appropriate coordination for each crisis level. Describe, to the extent they exist and have not been covered in point 2, the decision-making procedures for appropriate reaction at regional level at each crisis level;

(b) describe the mechanisms in place to cooperate with other Member States out of the risk groups and to coordinate actions for each crisis level.

(a) describe the agreed arrangements among directly connected Member States to ensure the application of the solidarity principle referred to in Article 13;

(b) if applicable, describe the agreed arrangements between Members States that are connected to each other via a third country to ensure the application of the solidarity principle referred to in Article 13.

ANNEX VIII

List of non-market-based security of gas supply measures

In developing the preventive action plan and the emergency plan the competent authority shall consider the contribution of the following indicative and non-exhaustive list of measures only in the event of an emergency:

(a) supply-side measures: — use of strategic gas storage, — enforced use of stocks of alternative fuels (e.g. in accordance with Council Directive 2009/119/EC (25)), — enforced use of electricity generated from sources other than gas, — enforced increase of gas production levels, — enforced storage withdrawal;

(b) demand-side measures: — various steps of compulsory demand reduction including: — enforced fuel switching, — enforced utilisation of interruptible contracts, where not fully utilised as part of market-based measures, — enforced firm load shedding.

ANNEX IX

Correlation table

Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 This Regulation
Article 1 Article 1
Article 2 Article 2
Article 3 Article 3
Article 6 Article 5
Article 8 Article 6
Article 9 Article 7
Article 4 Article 8
Article 5 Article 9
Article 10 Article 10
Article 10 Article 11
Article 11 Article 12
Article 13
Article 13 Article 14
Article 12 Article 4
Article 15
Article 16
Article 14 Article 17
Article 18
Article 19
Article 16 Article 20
Article 15 Article 21
Article 17 Article 22
Annex I Annex II
Article 7 Annex III
Annex IV Annex I
Annex IV
Annex V
Annex VI
Annex VII
Annex II
Annex III Annex VIII
Annex IX

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