Acquisition of satellite data

The list of satellite data required for the area monitoring system referred to in Article 66(1), point (c), shall be agreed by the Commission and the Member States in accordance with the specification prepared by each Member State.
In accordance with Article 7, point (b), the Commission shall supply that satellite data free of charge to the authorities competent for the area monitoring system or to suppliers of services authorised by those authorities to represent them.
The Commission shall remain the owner of the satellite data.
The Commission may entrust specialised bodies to carry out tasks relating to techniques or working methods in connection with the area monitoring system referred to in Article 66(1), point (c).