Amendments to Part 6 (GB competent authority functions) and Schedule 3 (Appointments)26
1
Schedule 3 (Appointments) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 1(2), for “A fee” substitute “Subject to sub-paragraph (2A), a fee”.
3
After paragraph 1(2), insert—
2A
No fee may be charged for an appointment to which paragraph 2A applies.
4
For paragraph 2(1), substitute—
1
The GB competent authority must—
a
make any appointment in writing; and
b
assign each appointed body an identification number.
5
After paragraph 2 (Appointment by the GB competent authority), insert—
Appointment of notified bodies as appointed bodies2A
1
An inspection body that, prior to IP completion day, was a notified body established only in Great Britain, must be appointed by the GB competent authority as an appointed body.
2
Any conditions or limitation of appointment period imposed upon that body by virtue of paragraph 2(2) or (3) of this Schedule must continue to apply.
3
The GB competent authority must assign to an appointed body the notified body identification number that had previously been assigned to them by the European Commission under article 23(1) of the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive.