1. In order to assess the compliance of the entities identified by Member States as critical entities pursuant to Article 6(1) with the obligations laid down in this Directive, Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have the powers and means to:
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conduct on-site inspections of the critical infrastructure and the premises that the critical entity uses to provide its essential services, and off-site supervision of measures taken by critical entities in accordance with Article 13;
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conduct or order audits in respect of critical entities.
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