When deciding on the amount of the administrative fine or periodic penalty payment, the relevant elements of the infringement should be taken into account. This should include: (a) the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement; (b) whether or not the infringement was committed intentionally or negligently; (c) any relevant previous infringements by the operator; (d) the manner in which the infringement became known to the competent authority, including whether or not the operator notified the competent authority of the infringement; (e) the actions taken by the operator to mitigate or remedy the infringement; (f) the degree of cooperation with the competent authority; (g) any other aggravating or mitigating element applicable to the circumstances of the case, such as financial benefits gained or losses avoided, directly or indirectly, from the infringement.