Article 22U.K.National use of IMI
1.A Member State may use IMI for the purpose of administrative cooperation between competent authorities within its territory, in accordance with national law, only where the following conditions are satisfied:
(a)no substantial changes to the existing administrative cooperation procedures are required;
(b)a notification of the envisaged use of IMI has been submitted to the National Supervisory Authority where required under national law; and
(c)it does not have a negative impact on the efficient functioning of IMI for IMI users.
2.Where a Member State intends to make systematic use of IMI for national purposes, it shall notify its intention to the Commission and seek its prior approval. The Commission shall examine whether the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are met. Where necessary, and in accordance with this Regulation, an agreement setting out, inter alia, the technical, financial and organisational arrangements for national use, including the responsibilities of the IMI actors, shall be concluded between the Member State and the Commission.