Approval system8

1

The approval body must operate a system for the determination of applications for approval made to it under this scheme and must make adequate arrangements to publicise the details of that system.

2

Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), the approval system referred to in that paragraph must in particular—

a

provide for a procedure by which an applicant may apply for approval;

b

set out requirements relating to the provision by an applicant of documentary or other evidence necessary to demonstrate that the approval criteria are met;

c

provide for a procedure whereby approvals may be withdrawn;

d

provide for the applicant to be given notice in writing in respect of a determination to grant, refuse or withdraw an approval;

e

provide for a procedure whereby it may be ascertained whether an individual is for the time being approved under the scheme; and

f

provide for the keeping of appropriate records relating to applications for approvals and to the grant, refusal or withdrawal of such approvals.

3

The approval body must maintain a record of those persons to whom an approval is granted for the time being under this Scheme.

4

The records referred to in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) may be kept by means of a computer.