Cost allocation in mutual assistance: extraordinary costs may be borne by the requesting party after prior consultation. Allocation of costs distinguishes ordinary costs, borne by the Requested Party, from extraordinary costs, which are, subject to the Article, borne by the Requesting Party when they exceed a specified threshold; competent authorities must consult in advance where such extraordinary costs are likely to exceed that threshold and consult periodically regarding the Article. Ordinary costs include internal administration, minor external costs and overheads. Examples of extraordinary costs include reasonable third party copying fees, interpreter/translator and expert fees, document transmission costs, litigation costs related to a specific request, and costs for obtaining depositions or testimony.
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Cost allocation in mutual assistance: extraordinary costs may be borne by the requesting party after prior consultation.
Allocation of costs distinguishes ordinary costs, borne by the Requested Party, from extraordinary costs, which are, subject to the Article, borne by the Requesting Party when they exceed a specified threshold; competent authorities must consult in advance where such extraordinary costs are likely to exceed that threshold and consult periodically regarding the Article. Ordinary costs include internal administration, minor external costs and overheads. Examples of extraordinary costs include reasonable third party copying fees, interpreter/translator and expert fees, document transmission costs, litigation costs related to a specific request, and costs for obtaining depositions or testimony.
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