The Fishing Boats (Electronic Transmission of Fishing Activities Data) (England) Scheme 2010

PART 3 Applications for grant

Invitation to apply for grant

7.—(1) The Secretary of State may from time to time publish an invitation for applications.

(2) An invitation must be published in a manner that will ensure it is reasonably likely to be seen by those eligible for a grant.

(3) An invitation must contain—

(a) details of approved software and suppliers;

(b) details of who is eligible for a grant;

(c) requirements as to the form and manner of making an application;

(d) any requirements for providing documents in support of the application; and

(e) the closing date for making an application.

Acceptance of applications

8.—(1) The Secretary of State may accept an application after the closing date if satisfied that—

(a) the particular circumstances of the applicant render it unreasonable to expect the application to be made by the closing date; and

(b) the date on which the application is made is as early as can reasonably be expected.

(2) The Secretary of State, before determining any application, may require the applicant to provide additional information.

Determination of application

9.—(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after the closing date, or after the supply of any additional information, the Secretary of State must—

(a) approve or reject an application;

(b) if the application is approved, specify any conditions for payment of the grant or of any part of it; and

(c) notify the applicant in writing of the decision.

(2) The Secretary of State must reject an application if of the opinion that the port of administration of the fishing boat has been changed to England for the primary purpose of ensuring that the fishing boat is an eligible English fishing boat for the purposes of this Scheme.