Article 13

1

For the purpose of applying this Directive, Member States shall provide the Commission with information concerning:

a

the waters designated in accordance with Article 4(1), in summary form;

b

the revision of the designation of certain waters in accordance with Article 4(2);

c

the provisions laid down in order to establish new parameters in accordance with Article 9.

2

Where a Member State applies the provisions of Article 11, it shall forthwith notify the Commission thereof, stating its reasons and the periods anticipated.

3

More generally, Member States shall provide the Commission, on a reasoned request from the latter, with any information necessary for the application of this Directive.