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PART 4U.K.[F1Approved and Designated Bodies]

[F2Approved bodies] and designated bodies: certificates etc.U.K.

32.—(1) Where [F3an approved body] or designated body proposes to decline to draw up a [F4UK] certificate of verification or an ISV in relation to a project subsystem, or proposes to decline to confirm that [F5a UK declaration] of conformity or suitability for use can be drawn up in respect of an interoperability constituent, it must—

(a)give notice in writing to the relevant person of the reasons why it proposes to do so;

(b)give the relevant person the opportunity to make representations in writing within a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which such notice is given; and

(c)consider any representations made within that period by the relevant person before making its decision.

(2) [F3An approved body] or designated body must not draw up a [F6UK] certificate of verification unless it is drawn up in accordance with the applicable part of [F7Schedule 4].

(3) [F3An approved body] must not confirm that [F8a UK declaration] of conformity or suitability for use can be drawn up in respect of an interoperability constituent unless satisfied that that constituent conforms to such of the [F9NTSNs] as are required by regulation 25.

[F10(3A) A designated body must not confirm that a UK declaration of conformity or suitability for use can be drawn up in respect of an interoperability constituent unless satisfied that the constituent conforms to such of the UK specific cases as are required by regulation 25.]

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(5) The “relevant person” means the person who engaged the [F12approved body] or designated body for the relevant matter.

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