Article 9 Imposition of definitive safeguard measures

Where the facts as finally established show that the conditions set out in Article 2(1) are met, the Commission shall invite the authorities of F1Colombia, Ecuador or Peru to hold consultations in accordance with Article 49 of the Agreement. Where no satisfactory solution has been reached within 45 days, the Commission may adopt a decision imposing definitive safeguard measures in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14(3).

The Commission shall make public, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 12, a report containing a summary of the material facts and considerations relevant to the determination.