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1.The implementing measures shall cover:
(a)the characteristics, namely variables, definitions and classifications of the subjects, covered in Annexes I to V;
(b)the breakdown of characteristics;
(c)the reference periods, intervals and time limits for data provision;
(d)the provision of metadata.
These measures shall take account of, in particular, the provisions of Article 5, Article 6(2) and (3) and Article 7(1), as well as the availability, suitability and the legal context of existing Community data sources after examination of all sources related to the respective domains and subjects.
These measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, inter alia, by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 10(2).
2.If necessary, derogations and transition periods for Member States, both to be based upon objective grounds, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 10(3).