5‑17 Information must be given to the Se5‑17 Information must be given to the Secretary about entities in relation to which exporter supply chain assurance operations have been carried out

5‑17 Information must be given to the Secretary about entities in relation to which exporter supply chain assurance operations have been carried out

(1) The holder of an approved arrangement must, on written request by the Secretary, give the Secretary information or documents specified in the request relating to entities in relation to which exporter supply chain assurance operations have been carried out in accordance with the approved arrangement.

Note: Information given in compliance with a request made under this subsection may be disclosed by certain persons for certain purposes (see section 11‑17 (use and disclosure of relevant information relating to prescribed livestock etc.)).

(2) The holder of the approved arrangement must comply with the request: (a) no later than 10 business days after receiving it; or (b) if a shorter period is specified in the request under subsection (3)—no later than the period specified in the request. (3) A request under subsection (1) may specify a period shorter than 10 business days (but not less than 1 business day) for complying with the request if the Secretary reasonably believes that the reason for the request is serious and urgent.