1. Introductory Text

2. CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

   1. Article 1. Subject matter

   2. Article 2. Scope

   3. Article 3. Definitions

   4. Article 4. Presumption of conformity

   5. Article 5. General framework for accreditation

3. CHAPTER II VERIFICATION

   1. Article 6. Reliability of verification

   2. Article 7. General obligations of the verifier

   3. Article 8. Pre-contractual obligations

   4. Article 9. Time allocation

   5. Article 10. Information from an operator or aircraft operator

   6. Article 11. Strategic analysis

   7. Article 12. Risk analysis

   8. Article 13. Verification plan

   9. Article 14. Verification activities

   10. Article 15. Analytical procedures

   11. Article 16. Data verification

   12. Article 17. Verification of the correct application of the monitoring methodology

   13. Article 18. Verification of methods applied for missing data

   14. Article 19. Uncertainty assessment

   15. Article 20. Sampling

   16. Article 21. Site visits

   17. Article 22. Addressing misstatements and non-conformities

   18. Article 23. Materiality level

   19. Article 24. Concluding on the findings of verification

   20. Article 25. Independent review

   21. Article 26. Internal verification documentation

   22. Article 27. Verification report

   23. Article 28. Limitation of scope

   24. Article 29. Addressing outstanding non-material non-conformities

   25. Article 30. Improvement of the monitoring and reporting process

   26. Article 31. Simplified verification for installations

   27. Article 32. Simplified verification for aircraft operators

   28. Article 33. Simplified verification plans

4. CHAPTER III REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFIERS

   1. Article 34. Sectoral scopes of accreditation

   2. Article 35. Continued competence process

   3. Article 36. Verification teams

   4. Article 37. Competence requirements for EU ETS auditors and EU ETS lead auditors

   5. Article 38. Competence requirements for independent reviewers

   6. Article 39. Use of technical experts

   7. Article 40. Procedures for verification activities

   8. Article 41. Records and communication

   9. Article 42. Impartiality and independence

5. CHAPTER IV ACCREDITATION

   1. Article 43. Accreditation

   2. Article 44. Objectives of accreditation

   3. Article 45. Request for accreditation

   4. Article 46. Preparation for assessment

   5. Article 47. Assessment

   6. Article 48. Decision on accreditation and accreditation certificate

   7. Article 49. Surveillance

   8. Article 50. Reassessment

   9. Article 51. Extraordinary assessment

   10. Article 52. Extension of scope

   11. Article 53. Administrative measures

6. CHAPTER V REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ACCREDITATION BODIES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF ETS VERIFIERS

   1. Article 54. National accreditation body

   2. Article 55. Cross-border accreditation

   3. Article 56. Independence and impartiality

   4. Article 57. Assessment team

   5. Article 58. Competence requirements for assessors

   6. Article 59. Technical experts

   7. Article 60. Procedures

   8. Article 61. Complaints

   9. Article 62. Records and documentation

   10. Article 63. Access to information and confidentiality

   11. Article 64. Peer evaluation

   12. Article 65. Corrective action

   13. Article 66. Mutual recognition of verifiers

   14. Article 67. Monitoring of services delivered

   15. Article 68. Electronic data exchange and use of automated systems

7. CHAPTER VI INFORMATION EXCHANGE

   1. Article 69. Information exchange and focal points

   2. Article 70. Accreditation work programme and management report

   3. Article 71. Information exchange on administrative measures

   4. Article 72. Information exchange by the competent authority

   5. Article 73. Information exchange on surveillance

   6. Article 74. Information exchange with a Member State where the verifier is established

   7. Article 75. Databases of accredited verifiers

   8. Article 76. Notification by verifiers

8. CHAPTER VII FINAL PROVISIONS

   1. Article 77. Transitional provisions

   2. Article 78. Entry into force

9. Signature

10. 1. ANNEX I

       Scope of accreditation for verifiers

       1. The scope of accreditation of verifiers shall be indicated in...

    2. ANNEX II

       Requirements on verifiers

       1. With respect to the requirements on verifiers, the harmonised standard...

       2. a process and policy for communication with the operator or...

    3. ANNEX III

       Minimum requirements of the accreditation process and requirements on accreditation bodies

       1. With respect to the minimum requirements for accreditation, and the...