Article 41 3.

competent authorities as defined in Article 4, point (2), of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 5 ); or

authorities other than the competent authorities referred to in point (a), provided that national laws, regulations or administrative provisions require those authorities to cooperate with the competent authorities referred to in point (a) whenever necessary in order to carry out their duties under this Directive.