(1) The EPA is to determine an application for accreditation as a site auditor
by granting or refusing the application.
(2) The EPA may refuse to grant the
application--
(a) if the applicant fails to comply with section 50 or a
requirement made under that section, or
(b) if, in the opinion of the EPA,
the applicant fails to satisfy the requirements of the guidelines in relation
to eligibility for accreditation as a site auditor, or
(c) if, within the
period of 2 years before the date the application was made, the EPA revoked or
refused to renew the applicant's accreditation as a site auditor, or
(d) for
any other reason that the EPA considers sufficient.
(3) The EPA must give
notice in writing of the determination of the application to the applicant,
including--
(a) if the application is granted, notice of the period for which
accreditation is granted and any conditions to which the accreditation is
subject, and
(b) if the application is refused, the reasons for the refusal.
(4) An accreditation remains in force for the period specified by the EPA (not
exceeding 3 years), subject to any revocation or suspension of the
accreditation under this Act.
(5) The regulations may require an
accreditation fee to be paid to the EPA, in respect of a grant of
accreditation, within the time determined by the EPA.
(6) The accreditation
fee is to be calculated on the basis of the period for which accreditation is
granted.
