(1) A person may apply to the Minister to be approved operator of a relevant system.

(2) Any such application -

(a) shall be made in such a manner as the Minister may direct, and

(b) shall be accompanied by such information as the Minister may reasonably require for the purpose of determining the application.

(3) At any time after receiving an application and before determining it, the Minister may require the applicant to furnish additional information.

(4) The directions and requirements given or imposed under paragraphs (2) and (3) may differ as between different applications.

(5) Any information to be furnished to the Minister under this regulation shall, if the Minister so requires, be in such form or verified in such manner as the Minister may specify.

(6) Every application shall be accompanied by a copy of any rules and guidance to be issued by the applicant.