541Applications

541 Applications

(1) An application for an exemption must—

(a) be made in writing; and

(b) be signed and dated by or for the applicant; and

(c) state the applicant's name and address; and

(d) state the name of the person to whom the application relates or a description of the class of person to whom the application relates; and

(e) if applicable, identify the workplace or undertaking in respect of which the exemption is sought; and

(f) identify the provision from which exemption is sought or identify the activity, process, substance or thing or class of activity, process, substance or thing to which the application relates; and

(g) explain why the exemption is sought; and

(h) detail the consultation undertaken under regulation 540; and

(i) provide sufficient information to enable the Authority to decide whether it is able to grant the exemption under regulation 537 or 538.

(2) An application for an exemption may be made in respect of more than one person, provision, activity, process, substance or thing.

(3) The Authority may, by written notice, request the applicant to provide any additional information necessary for a proper consideration of the application.

(4) The Authority may make as many requests for additional information as it considers necessary for a proper consideration of the application.