51Grant of accreditation as site auditor

#### 51 Grant of accreditation as site auditor 51 Grant of accreditation as site auditor > > (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. > > **s 51:** Am 1998 No 120, Sch 1.9 \[3\]. Subst 2003 No 91, Sch 1 \[10\].