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53 — Where possible, the analysis of samples shall be performed on-site. The inspection team shall have the right to perform on-site analysis of samples using approved equipment brought by it. At the request of the inspection team, the inspected State Party shall, in accordance with agreed procedures, provide assistance for the analysis of samples on-site. Alternatively, the inspection team may request that appropriate analysis on-site be performed in its presence.

54 — The inspected State Party has the right to retain portions of all samples taken or take duplicate samples and be present when samples are analysed on-site.

55 — The inspection team shall, if it deems it necessary, transfer samples for analysis off-site at laboratories designated by the Organization.

56 — The Director-General shall have the primary responsibility for the security, integrity and preservation of samples and for ensuring that the confidentiality.of samples transferred for analysis off-site is protected. The Director-General shall do so in accordance with procedures, to be considered and approved by the Conference pursuant to article viu, paragraph 21, i). for inclusion in the inspection manual. He shall:

a) Establish a stringent regime governing the collection, handling, transport and analysis of samples;

b) Certify the laboratories designated to perform different types of analysis;

c) Oversee the standardization of equipment and procedures at these designated laboratories, mobile analytical equipment and procedures, and monitor quality control and overall standards in relation to the certification of these laboratories, mobile equipment and procedures; and

d) Select from among the designated laboratories those which shall perform analytical or other functions in relation to specific investigations.

57 — When off-site analysis is to be performed, samples shall be analysed in at least two designated laboratories. The Technical Secretariat shall ensure the expeditious processing of the analysis. The samples shall be accounted for by the Technical Secretariat and any unused samples or portions thereof shall be returned to the Technical Secretariat.

58 — The Technical Secretariat shall compile the results of the laboratory analysis of samples relevant to compliance with this Convention and include them in the final inspection report. The Technical Secretariat shall include in the report detailed information concerning the equipment and methodology employed by the designated laboratories.

Extension of inspection duration

59 — Periods of inspection may be extended by agreement with the representative of the inspected State Party.

Debriefing

60 — Upon completion of an inspection the inspection team shall meet with representatives of the inspected State Party and the personnel responsible for the inspection site to review the preliminary findings of the inspection team and to clarify any ambiguities. The inspection team shall provide to the representatives of the inspected State Party its preliminary findings in written form according to a

standardized format, together with a'list of any samples and copies of written information and data gathered and other material to be taken off-site. The document shall be signed by the head of the inspection team. In order to indicate that he has taken notice of the contents of the document, the representative of the inspected State Party shall countersign the document. This meeting shall be completed not later than 24 hours after the completion of the inspection.

F — Departure

61—Upon completion of the post-inspection procedures, the inspection team shall leave, as soon as possible, the territory of the inspected State Party or the Host State.

G — Reports

62 — Not later than 10 days after the inspection, the inspectors shall prepare a factual, final report on the activities conducted by them and on their findings. It shall only contain facts relevant to compliance with this Convention, as provided for under the inspection mandate. The report shall also provide information as to the manner in which the State Party inspected cooperated with the inspection team. Differing observations made by inspectors may be attached to the" report. The report shall be kept confidential.

63—The final report shall immediately be submitted to the inspected State Party. Any written coments, which the inspected State Party may immediately make on its findings shall be annexed to it. The final report together with annexed comments made by the inspected State Party shall be submited to the Director-General not later than 30 days after the inspection.

64 — Should the report contain uncertainties, or should cooperation between the National Authority and the inspectors not measure up to the standards required, the Director-General shall approach the State Party for clarification.

65 — If the uncertainties cannot be removed or the facts established are of a nature to suggest that obligations undertaken under this Convention have not been met, the Director-General shall inform the Executive Council without delay.

H — Application of general provisions

66 — The provisions of this part shall apply to all inspections conducted pursuant to this Convention, except where the provisions of this part differ from the provisions set forth for specific types of inspections in parts ui to xi of this Annex, in which case the latter provisions shall take precedence.

PART m

General provisions for verification measures pursuant to articles iv, v and vi, paragraph 3

A — Initial inspections and facility agreements

1 — Each declared facility subject to on-site inspection pursuant to articles iv, v and vi, paragraph 3, shall receive, an initial inspection promptly after the facility is declared. The purpose of this inspection of the facility shall be to verify information provided and to obtain any additional information needed for planning future verification activities at the facility, including on-site inspections and