CHAPTER III RULES APPLICABLE TO THE HYDROGEN NETWORKS

Article 56

Hydrogen distribution network operators shall cooperate with other hydrogen distribution network operators and hydrogen transmission network operators to coordinate the maintenance, hydrogen network development, new connections, decommissioning and the operation of the hydrogen system to ensure hydrogen system integrity, with a view to maximising capacity and minimising the energy consumption to operate the hydrogen system.

Article 58

Until the ENNOH is established, the ENTSO for Gas shall be responsible for the development of Union-wide network development plans for natural gas and hydrogen referred to in Articles 32 and 60. When carrying out that task, the ENTSO for Gas shall ensure the effective consultation and inclusion of all market participants, including hydrogen market participants.

Article 62

The costs related to the execution of tasks of the ENNOH referred to in Article 59 shall be borne by the hydrogen transmission network operators and shall be taken into account in the calculation of tariffs. Regulatory authorities shall approve those costs provided that they are reasonable and appropriate.

Article 67

Hydrogen network operators, hydrogen storage operators and hydrogen terminal operators shall keep at the disposal of the national authorities, including the regulatory authorities and the national competition authorities, and the Commission, all information referred to in Articles 34 and 66 and in point 4 of Annex I for a period of five years.

Article 68

Practices which are in conformity with harmonised standards, or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 72(1), point (b).