PART 2Subsystems

Project subsystems: verification assessment procedure17

1

The verification assessment procedure for a notified body carrying out an assessment other than in relation to notified national technical rules is—

a

in so far as that subsystem is required to conform with all or part of a TSI, the procedures specified in the TSI or part of the TSI with which that subsystem is required to conform; and

b

the applicable procedure set out in Annex VI to the Directive.

2

The notified body carrying out an assessment other than in relation to notified national technical rules must—

a

compile a technical file containing—

i

the items required by section 2.4 of Annex VI to the Directive, including the certificate of verification;

ii

documents relating to the conditions and limits of use of the project subsystem;

iii

documents relating to the characteristics of the project subsystem;

iv

manuals and instructions relating to the servicing, constant or routine monitoring, adjustment and maintenance of the project subsystem;

v

documentation or records of any decision of the Competent Authority under regulation 13(8) as to the extent to which any TSI applies to the project subsystem; and

vi

documentation or records of notifications to the Commission in relation to a derogation, pursuant to regulation 14; and

b

assess the interface between the project subsystem and the rail system to the extent that such an assessment is possible based on the available information referred to in paragraph (3).

3

The assessment under paragraph (2)(b) must be based on information available in the relevant TSI and in any registers kept in accordance with Article 34 (European register of authorised types of vehicles) and Article 35 (register of infrastructure) of the Directive.

4

The verification assessment procedure for a body carrying out an assessment in relation to notified national technical rules is the applicable procedure set out in Annex VI to the Directive.

5

The body carrying out an assessment in relation to notified national technical rules must compile a technical file in accordance with Annex VI to the Directive.