(1) Paragraphs (2) and (5) to (8) apply -

(a) where a person ("P") is seeking exemption from the clearing obligation as set out in Article 4(1) or 10(1) of the EMIR regulation in reliance on Article 4(2), 10(2) or 89(2) of that Regulation; or

(b) to a notification to the FCA under Article 10(1)(a) of the EMIR regulation.

(1A) Paragraphs (2), (6) and (8) apply where a financial counterparty is required to make a report under Article 12(4) or 15(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 149/2013 of 19 December 2012 supplementing the EMIR regulation [OJ No L 52, 23.2.2013, p11.].

(2) An application, notification or report to the FCA must -

(a) be made in such manner as the FCA may direct; and

(b) contain, or be accompanied by, such other information as the FCA may reasonably require.