The costs for the adaptation of contracts procedure include the fees and expenses of the Third-party as well as the administrative costs of CEPANI. They shall be fixed by the Secretariat in consultation with the appointed third person and due regard being given to the nature and scope of his mission.

Other costs and expenses relating to the adaptation of contracts proceedings, such as the expenses incurred by a party, are not included in the adaptation of contracts procedure and are borne by this party.