PART 5 Equipment

15 Designation of nominated bodies
1 The Secretary of State may designate any person as a nominated body to carry out the procedures specified in section 12 of Merchant Shipping Notice MSN 1908 (M+F).
2 A designation must be made in writing and set out—
(a) the functions to be performed by the nominated body; and
(b) any time limit or condition which applies to the designation.
3 The Secretary of State may withdraw a designation—
(a) on request by the nominated body; or
(b) where the nominated body fails to comply with any time limit or condition imposed under paragraph (2) above.
4 The Secretary of State may vary a designation—
(a) on request by the nominated body; or
(b) where it appears necessary or expedient to do so.
5 The Secretary of State may inspect a nominated body to ensure it is performing its functions—
(a) under regulation 18 (grant of type approval: obligations of nominated bodies); and
(b) in accordance with the conditions of its designation.
6 Where a person applies for designation under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must inform that person in writing of the reasons for—
(a) refusing to designate that person as a nominated body; or
(b) imposing any condition more onerous than proposed by the applicant.
7 The Secretary of State must inform a nominated body in writing of the reasons for withdrawing or varying a designation.