Article 9 2

2.   After determining the number and location of the sampling points and prior to performing the sampling survey, Member States shall notify the Commission of any potential need for support in terms of field sampling and soil analysis as well as any other needs related to the sampling survey.

The Commission shall assess the needs for, and set the appropriate level of, support in coordination with the Member States concerned.

In the event that the Commission provides support under this paragraph, the Member State concerned shall adapt the sampling survey accordingly. The Member State concerned and the Commission shall set out in a written agreement the practical arrangements for such support.

In the event that the Commission provides support for field sampling, the Member State concerned shall ensure that the Commission is able to carry out in situ soil sampling.