‘1. In carrying out its tasks, in particular in the process of developing framework guidelines in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 or Articles 71 and 72 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789, and in the process of proposing amendments of network codes under Article 60 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 or Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1789. ACER shall, extensively consult at an early stage market participants, transmission system operators, hydrogen transmission network operators, consumers, end-users and, where relevant, competition authorities, without prejudice to their respective competence, in an open and transparent manner, in particular when its tasks concern transmission system operators and hydrogen transmission network operators.’