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52.1 Where a panel is convened by the Committee:
(a) under Article 1709(5) to determine whether the suspension of benefits or the imposition of retaliatory measures by a complaining Party is manifestly excessive; or
(b) under Article 1709(7) to determine whether any action taken by the complained against to resolve the dispute is sufficient or satisfactory;
the panel shall issue its decision within 45 days after the matter is referred to it.
52.2 The panel shall as soon as possible after being convened under Article 1709(5) or Article 1709(7), determine the manner in which it intends to proceed and shall through the Secretariat, notify the Participants thereof.