implementation of, the planned measures without the consent of the notified States. 1. The notified States shall communicate their finding6 to the notifying State as early as possible. 2. If a notified State finds that implementation of the planned measures would be inconsistent with the provisions of articles 6 or 8, it shall provide the notifying State within the period referred to in article 13 with a documented explanation setting forth the reasons for such finding. If, within the period referred to in article 13, the notifying Stat8 receives no communication under paragraph 2 of article 15, it may, subject to its obligations under articles 6 and 8, proceed with the implementation of the planned measures, in accordance with the notification and any other data and information provided to the notified States. la.51 This article is based on article 13 a6 proposed by the Special Rapporteur in 1957. l3L.61 This article is based on article 14 as proposed by the Special Rapporteur in 1987. .- 142 -1. If a communication is made unt!lar paragraph 2 of article 15, the notifying Stats and the State making the communication shall eater into consultations and negotiations with a view to arriving at an equitable resolution of the situation, 2. The consultations and negotiations provided for in paragraph 1 shall be conducted on the basis that each State must in good faith pay reasonable regard to the rights and legitimate interests of the other State. 3.During the course of the consultations and negotiations, the notifying Stats shall, if so ragumtad by the notified State at the time of making the communication under paragraph 2 of article 15, refrain from implementing or permitting the implementation of the planned measures for a period not exceeding six months. 1. If a watercourse State has serious reason to believe that another
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international cooperation and conflict resolution related to the implementation of planned measures affecting watercourses. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and the management of natural resources. The provisions outlined in the text emphasize the need for consultation and negotiation between states, which is consistent with the theme of international cooperation.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade