Article 27 Voluntary agreements
United Kingdom
Provided that the objectives set out in this Directive are achieved, Member States may transpose the provisions set out in Articles 8, 15 and 20 by means of agreements between the competent authorities and economic operators concerned. Such agreements shall meet the following requirements:
they shall be enforceable;
they must specify objectives with the corresponding deadlines;
they must be published in the national official journal or an official document equally accessible to the public and transmitted to the Commission.
The results achieved must be monitored regularly, and reported to the competent authorities and the Commission, and made available to the public under the conditions set out in the agreement.
The competent authorities shall ensure that the progress made under such agreements is examined.
In cases of non-compliance with the agreements, Member States shall implement the relevant provisions of this Directive by legislative, regulatory or administrative measures.