Article 22

Suspension or withdrawal of registration

1. The Agency shall make a proposal to the Commission to suspend or withdraw the registration in URSO of a third country space operator where:

(a) based on documented evidence, the Agency establishes that the third country space operator no longer complies with one or several requirements laid down in Article 16 or Article 15, as applicable, and is not able to apply the needed remedies to ensure the continuous compliance thereof;

(b) the relevant third country supervisory authority has suspended or withdrawn the operating or launching authorisation granted to the space services provider concerned.

2. Before submitting a proposal to the Commission for suspension or withdrawal of registration, on the grounds referred to in paragraph 1, point (a), the Agency shall conduct a dialogue with the third country space operator concerned, on the reasons, context, scope and gravity of the non-compliance, and on the remedies and deadlines which are needed for that third country space operator to ensure compliance, with due consideration for any need for technical adaptation. During that dialogue, the Agency shall give the third country space operator concerned the opportunity to submit observations on the grounds which the Agency intends to adopt its proposal, to provide explanations and submit any relevant documentation and evidence in support of its explanations, including any technical analysis, and to achieve compliance.

3. No later than 2 months from the receipt of the proposal referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, the Commission shall take a decision.

4. In the case referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), and at least 30 days before issuing a decision of suspension or withdrawal, the Commission shall inform the relevant third country supervisory authority of its intention to suspend or withdraw registration in URSO.

5. The Commission shall, without delay, inform the competent authorities of any action or measure to be adopted in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 4. The Agency shall publish a summary of the information regarding a suspension or withdrawal on its website and the URSO portal.

6. A decision of the Commission to suspend or withdraw registration in URSO shall take effect upon a date which shall be specified in the decision of the Commission. In establishing that date, the Commission, acting upon a proposal by the Agency, shall take into account the time that may be required for the adaptation of relevant contracts. Depending on the complexity of the contractual adaptations that may be required, the date of withdrawal of registration shall be no later than 16 months from the date of adoption of the decision of withdrawal.

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