CHAPTER IISAFEGUARD PROVISIONS

Article 9Imposition of definitive safeguard measures

1.

Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 3(1) are met, the Commission shall invite the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to hold consultations in accordance with Article 160(2) of the Agreement. Where no satisfactory solution has been reached within 30 days, the Commission may adopt, by means of implementing acts, definitive safeguard measures. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 13(4) of this Regulation.

2.

The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information in accordance with Article 11, a report containing a summary of the material facts and considerations relevant to the determination.