11Decision on application

11 Decision on application

11.1 This provision applies if AMSA receives an application for a pilotage provider licence under provision 10.

11.2 AMSA must, not later than 3 months after AMSA receives the application:

11.3 AMSA must:

(a) issue the licence; or

(b) refuse to issue the licence.

Note A decision under this provision is a reviewable decision (see pr 115).

11.4 If AMSA does not issue a pilotage provider licence to the applicant within 3 months after receiving the application, AMSA is taken to have refused to issue the licence.

11.5 AMSA may issue a pilotage provider licence to the applicant only if AMSA is satisfied that:

(a) the compliance audit undertaken under Subdivision 2.4 for the application shows the systems established for the purpose of becoming a pilotage provider by the applicant comply with this Part; and

(b) the applicant can comply with the Act.

11.6 Provision 11.5 does not limit the matters AMSA may consider in making a decision under this provision.

11.7 When AMSA issues a pilotage provider licence to the applicant under this provision, it is taken to have approved the applicant’s proposed safety management system.