CHAPTER XVCONDITIONS GOVERNING THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

Article 57

1

For the purpose of applying this Regulation, Member States shall take all necessary measures to:

a

ensure effective internal coordination between the competent authorities;

b

establish direct cooperation between the authorities authorised for the purposes of such coordination;

c

ensure the smooth operation of the information exchange arrangements provided for in this Regulation.

2

The Commission shall communicate to each Member State, as quickly as possible, any information which it receives and which it is able to provide.