Article 38 — Evaluation and review

1. By 19 January 2031, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an evaluation to assess in particular the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices, taking into account the opinion of the Management Board. That evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to amend the mandate of the Agency, in particular in order to take account of the development of Union law in the maritime transport field, and the financial implications of any such amendment, as well as the need to establish a scheme for fees and charges and to identify the services that the Agency may offer under such a scheme. 2. The Commission shall submit the evaluation report together with its conclusions on that report, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Management Board. The findings of the evaluation shall be made public. 3. On the occasion of every second evaluation, the Commission shall also assess the results achieved by the Agency, having regard to the Agency’s objectives, mandate and tasks. If the Commission considers that the continuation of the Agency is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, it may propose that this Regulation be amended accordingly or repealed.