# Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 of 26 August 2016 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of high voltage direct current systems and direct current-connected power park modules (Text with EEA relevance), Article 85: HVDC System or DC-connected power park modules connecting with synchronous areas or control areas not bound by EU legislation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Where an HVDC system to which the requirements of this Regulation apply is connecting synchronous areas or control areas, with at least one synchronous area or one control area not falling under the scope of this Regulation, the relevant TSO or, where applicable, the HVDC system owner shall endeavour to implement an agreement to ensure that the owners of HVDC systems with no legal obligation to comply with this Regulation also cooperate to fulfil the requirements.
2. If an agreement as referred to in paragraph 1 cannot be implemented, the relevant TSO or, as the case may be, the HVDC system owner concerned shall use all available means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2016/1447/article/85 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2016-1447/article-85
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