40In the absence of such a requirement, the rule in the third paragraph of Article 288 TFEU must be followed, under which the directive is still binding on each Member State to which it is addressed, but leaves to the national authorities the choice of form and methods. The designation of the competent authorities responsible for meeting the obligations laid down in the Habitats Directive is covered by that choice.
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