1.The independent expert or the on-site inspection team, as the case may be, shall take into account comments submitted by the SIPS operator during an independent review, an investigation or an on-site inspection and shall base their findings on facts on which the SIPS operator concerned has had the opportunity to comment.
2.When submitting the findings report to the competent authority, the independent expert or the on-site inspection team shall notify the SIPS operator. The SIPS operator shall be entitled to have access to the report, subject to the legitimate interest of other persons and legal entities in the protection of their business secrets. The right of access to the report shall not extend to confidential information affecting third parties.