(1) Where it is necessary to grant individual rights of use for numbering resources, the Regulator shall, on receipt of an application in such form as it may from time to time determine, grant a right of use for any class or description of number to any undertaking for the provision of electronic communications networks or services covered by a general authorisation referred to in Regulation 6 as the Regulator considers appropriate, subject to Regulation 10 and to Regulation 99(1)(c) and to any other rules ensuring the efficient use of those numbering resources in accordance with the Directive.

(2) The rights of use for numbering resources shall be granted through open, objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate procedures and shall be made publicly available.

(3) When granting a right of use in accordance with paragraph (1), the Regulator shall specify whether such right may be transferred by the holder and under what conditions such a transfer may take place.