Division 4

When identifying a point of query or possible non-compliance, the national safety authority shall be specific and help the applicant to understand the level of detail expected in the response. To do this it shall:

1. (a)

   refer accurately to the relevant criteria and ensure that the applicant has understood clearly the identified areas of non-compliance;

2. (b)

   identify the relevant part of related regulations, rules, and standards;

3. (c)

   state why the assessment criterion is not met;

4. (d)

   agree on further commitments, information and any supporting evidence to be provided, as required by the level of detail of the criterion, and specify both the action required by the applicant to rectify the deficiency and the timeframe for compliance;

5. (e)

   specify areas which could be subject to further scrutiny through supervision after the award of the authorisation.