47The structure of the categories of derogation which are laid down in Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60 permits the inference that Article 4 of the directive does not contain solely basic obligations, but that it also concerns individual projects. As the Advocate General has observed in point 78 of his Opinion, the grounds for derogation apply in particular where failure to comply with the objectives follows new modifications to the physical properties of the body of surface water, resulting in adverse effects. That may occur following new authorisations for projects. Indeed, it is impossible to consider a project and the implementation of management plans separately.
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