Article 4 Appointment of arbitrators

If, pursuant to Article 71 of the Agreement, an arbitrator is selected by drawing lots, the Chairperson of the EPA Committee or his or her representative shall promptly inform the Parties of the date, time and venue of the drawing by lot.

The Parties shall be present when the lots are drawn.

The Chairperson of the EPA Committee or the Chairperson's representative shall, in writing, inform each individual selected of his or her appointment as arbitrator. Each individual shall confirm his or her availability to both Parties within five days from the date on which he or she was informed of his or her appointment.

If the list of arbitrators referred to in Article 85 of the Agreement has not been drawn up or does not have sufficient names when a request is submitted under Article 71(2) of the Agreement, the Chairperson of the EPA Committee shall select arbitrators by drawing lots from the names of individuals officially put forward by one or both of the Parties, and who meet the conditions laid down in Article 85(2) of the Agreement.