2006/375/EC: Commission Decision of 23 May 2006 derogation from certain provisions of Directive 2003/54/EC concerning the archipelago of Madeira (notified under document number C(2006) 2008)

A derogation from the relevant provisions of Chapters IV, V, VI, VII, as well as Chapter III, as far as refurbishing, upgrading and expansion of existing capacity are concerned, is granted to the Republic of Portugal for the isles of the archipelago of Madeira.

The Portuguese national authorities shall monitor the evolution of the electricity sector of Madeira and report to the Commission any substantial change therein that may require the review of the granted derogation. A first report shall be submitted four years after the date of this decision and a second one nine years after that date.

This derogation is valid for an indefinite period of time. It can be reviewed by the Commission if substantial changes occur in the electricity sector of Madeira.

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Portugal.