22. The arrangements to ensure electronic communication of information as specified in paragraph 20 shall be fully operational by July 1, 1999, subject to the following:
a) should technical complications make compliance with the above date impossible, the Committee on Internal Trade will be informed at the earliest possible time so that it may take appropriate action; and
b) should commencement of electronic communication of information among some or all Parties become feasible at an earlier date or dates, such Parties may implement this Annex at such earlier date or dates.