Article 3

As regards the support provided for in Article 1, the Member States shall communicate to the Commission:

1. (a)

   without delay and no later than 31 March 2010, a description of the objective criteria used to determine the methods for granting support and the provisions taken to avoid distortion of the market;

2. (b)

   no later than 30 August 2010, the total amounts of aid paid and the number and type of beneficiaries.