22Application for PBS design approval

22 Application for PBS design approval

22 Application for PBS design approval

(1) An application for a PBS design approval for the design of a type of heavy vehicle may be made to the Regulator.

(2) In assessing the application, the Regulator must have regard to—

(a) the approved guidelines relevant to the grant of PBS design approvals; and

(b) any performance based standards and assessment rules prescribed in the national regulations for the purposes of this paragraph; and

(c) the advice of the PBS Review Panel in relation to the application.

(3) Having assessed the application, the Regulator must approve or reject the application.

(4) The Regulator may approve the application subject to any condition the Regulator considers appropriate.

(5) The PBS design approval must state the conditions (if any) to which it is subject under subsection (4) or section 21(5).