East Japan Railway Company (Note 3.a.) (Note 3.g.), Central Japan Railway Company (Note 3.a.) (Note 3.g.) and West Japan Railway Company (Note 3.a.) (Note 3.g.) shall be deemed to be included in Group A with respect to Goods and Services of this Annex until such time as the European Union withdraws its objection against the delisting of these companies.

As soon as the European Union's notification of the withdrawal of its objection has been notified to the Committee on Government Procurement, this note shall cease to have effect.