1. By way of derogation from Articles 2, 2a, 3f and 3k, the competent authorities may authorise the sale, supply, transfer, export or transit through Russia of the goods and technology referred to in those Articles, or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or financing or financial assistance, for the operation and maintenance of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipelines and associated infrastructure necessary for the transport of goods falling under CN 2709 00 originating in Kazakhstan and which are only being loaded in, departing from or transiting through Russia, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, after having determined that:
(a) such a sale, supply, transfer, export, transit through Russia or the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, or financing and financial assistance, is necessary for the operation, essential maintenance, repair or replacement of components of the CPC p
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