2006/859/EC: Commission Decision of 28 November 2006 granting Malta a derogation from certain provisions of Directive 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2006) 5642)

A derogation from Chapter IV of Directive 2003/54/EC and from Article 20(1) and Article 21(1) thereof is granted to Malta.

The derogation may be withdrawn or revised by the Commission if substantial changes occur in the electricity sector of Malta. To that end, Malta shall monitor the evolution of the electricity sector and shall report to the Commission any substantial changes therein, in particular information on new generating licenses, new entrants in the market and new infrastructure plans that may necessitate a review of the derogation. In addition, Malta shall submit a general report to the Commission every two years, starting no later than 31 December 2008. The reports shall set out tarification and pricing policy together with measures taken to protect customers’ interests in the light of the derogation.

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Malta.