# The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, Regulation 49: Approval of proposed schemes

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The appropriate authority must grant approval of a proposed scheme if—
(a) the applicant has complied with regulation 47(5);
(b) where the appropriate authority has served a notice under regulation 48(1) requiring further information, the applicant has complied with regulation 48(3); and
(c) the authority is satisfied that the information provided in accordance with regulation 47 demonstrates that the criteria for approval of a proposed scheme set out in Part 3 of Schedule 3 are met.
(2) Otherwise the appropriate authority must refuse approval of the proposed scheme.
(3) Where approval of a proposed scheme is refused under this regulation the appropriate authority is not under a duty to refund the whole or any part of the scheme application charge.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/890/regulation/49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/waste-batteries-and-accumulators-regulations-2009/regulation-49
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