Paragraph 16 Annex 17

(1)

In entry 6 in the table (asbestos fibres), the second column is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 1, omit the second, third and fourth subparagraphs.

(3)

In paragraph 2—

(a)

in the first subparagraph, for “Member States may” substitute “the competent appropriate authority may, after having consulted the other appropriate authorities”;

(b)

in the second subparagraph—

(i)

for “Member States may” substitute “The competent appropriate authority may, after having consulted the other appropriate authorities,”;

(ii)

omit the second and third sentences.

(4)

In paragraph 3, for “Community provisions” substitute “legislation”.