Paragraph 9
(1)
During the transitional period the provisions of Part 3 relating to—
(a)
the designation of a universal service provider, and
(b)
the imposition of regulatory conditions on postal operators,
have effect so far as necessary to enable OFCOM to undertake work with a view to making a designation, or imposing regulatory conditions, under that Part as soon as practicable on or after the appointed day.
(2)
The work referred to in sub-paragraph (1) includes, in particular, consultation with existing licensed operators and others in connection with the imposition of regulatory conditions.