Recital (28)

In line with the principle of sincere cooperation, authorising authorities, customs authorities, regulatory authorities, competent authorities, the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Commission should cooperate to implement the provisions of this Regulation and exchange relevant information, in particular regarding the assessment of temporary exemptions allowing imports of Russian natural gas after the entry into force of this Regulation. Customs authorities, regulatory authorities, competent authorities and ACER should have the necessary tools and databases in place to ensure that relevant information can be exchanged between national authorities and authorities in different Member States where necessary. ACER should contribute its expertise to the process of monitoring the implementation of this Regulation. To facilitate the creation of the necessary interoperable joint information systems, the Commission and Member States should be able to explore the possibilities of making use of the budget available under the Internal Security Fund established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1149 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Customs authorities should update regulatory authorities, the competent authorities and the Commission on a monthly basis on the key elements concerning the developments on imports of Russian gas, such as quantities imported under long-term or short-term supply contracts, entry points, or contract partners. The Commission should include that information, where relevant, in the report on the implementation of this Regulation. The Commission should also assess the effectiveness of the exchange of information and cooperation among the relevant authorities, and, where appropriate, include recommendations for the improvement of such exchange of information and cooperation in that report.