However, without prejudice to other eligibility conditions, an animal shall also be deemed eligible for support where the identification and registration requirements referred to in the first subparagraph are met by a date to be fixed by the Member State which shall not be later than:

1. (a)

   the first day of the retention period of the animal, where a retention period is applied;

2. (b)

   a date chosen on the basis of objective criteria and consistent with the corresponding measure notified in accordance with Annex I, where no retention period is applied.

By 15 September 2015, Member States shall notify the Commission of the dates referred to in the second subparagraph.