22Application fee—refunds

22 Application fee—refunds

22 Application fee—refunds

(1) The EPA may refund the payment of all or part of an application fee if—

(a) the EPA refuses the application, or

(b) the applicant withdraws the application and the EPA receives written notice of the withdrawal from the applicant.

(2) If the EPA refuses an application, the EPA may grant a refund considering the administrative costs incurred by the EPA in connection with the licence—

(a) on its own initiative, or

(b) if requested by the applicant—

(i) within 90 days of the applicant being notified of the refusal, or

(ii) after the time specified in subparagraph (i)—if the EPA is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances that justify the EPA in considering the request.