Regulation 7 Fees relating to the grant of an EC Type-Approval Certificate

(1)

The fee payable in connection with the services provided by the Secretary of State in relation to the grant or extension of an EC type-approval certificate and the issue of an addition to an original EC type-approval certificate pursuant to regulation 10 of the 2000 principal Regulations, notwithstanding that the Secretary of State may not grant or extend the EC type-approval certificate or issue an addition to the original EC type-approval certificate in accordance with regulations 10(3), (4) and (9) respectively of the 2000 principal Regulations, shall be the sum of —

(a)

the variable fee;

(b)

the amount (if any) based on the time, which it is estimated by the Secretary of State, will be required for use of equipment for testing the relevant type—

(i)

in an environmental testing chamber at the rate of £15.00 per hour; or

(ii)

for electromagnetic compatibility in an electromagnetic chamber at the rate of £60.00 per hour; and

(c)

the anticipated amount of additional expense, if any, to be incurred by or occasioned to the Secretary of State by reason of employing the assistance of a third party in the relevant examination or testing.

(2)

The amount of the fee referred to in this regulation shall be due and payable in accordance with regulation 9.