4. After you notify or apply
GB BPR R&D notification
HSE will:
- assess the information provided - you may be asked to provide further information
- provide an opinion within 45 days of a compliant notification (a compliant notification includes both the application form and all relevant data/attachments) - if HSE does not provide an opinion within 45 days of a compliant notification you may begin testing
- impose conditions on the testing where appropriate
- send the applicant a draft copy of any conditions HSE intends to set for the testing
- take into account the applicant's comments, where relevant
- assign a reference number to the testing
- issue confirmation that the testing can go ahead, either as described or under additional conditions, for a maximum period of 12 months
- prohibit testing if it could have any unacceptable adverse effects on people, animals, or the environment
You should:
- respond promptly and fully to any requests for further information - if the information you provide is not satisfactory, or you fail to provide the information within the specified deadline, your testing may be prohibited
- examine any draft conditions and return them to HSE (with comments if necessary) to indicate your agreement with the conditions
- before beginning testing, wait until either the:
- formal confirmation has been issued and ensure you comply with any conditions and restrictions
- 45-day period since the submission of a compliant notification has passed
- note the date by which the testing must be completed - if your testing is likely to go on beyond this, contact us as soon as possible
COPR Automatic Experimental Permit (AEP)
HSE will:
- check that the testing meets the necessary conditions based on the information provided
- assign a notice number to the permit
- issue a signed Notice of Approval for a maximum period of 12 months
You should:
- wait until the signed Notice of Approval has been issued and ensure you comply with the conditions and restrictions before beginning testing
- note the date by which the testing must be completed - if your testing is likely to go on beyond this, please contact us as soon as possible about renewing your AEP
COPR Experimental Permit (EP)
HSE will:
- determine how much it will cost to process the application based on the information provided
- assess the information provided - you may be asked to provide further information
- impose conditions on the testing where appropriate
- send the applicant a copy of the draft conditions HSE intends to set for the testing - these are set out in a draft Experimental Permit Schedule
- take into account the applicant's comments, where relevant
- assign an approval number to the permit
- issue a signed Notice of Approval and Experimental Permit Schedule for a maximum period of 12 months
- prohibit testing if it could have any unacceptable adverse effects on people, animals, or the environment
You should:
- respond promptly and fully to any requests for further information - if the information you provide is not satisfactory, or you fail to provide the information within the specified deadline, your testing may be prohibited
- examine the draft Experimental Permit Schedule and return it to HSE (with comments if necessary) to indicate your agreement with the conditions
- wait until the signed Notice of Approval and Experimental Permit Schedule has been issued and ensure you comply with the conditions and restrictions before beginning testing
- note the date by which the testing must be completed - if your testing is likely to go on beyond this, please contact us as soon as possible about renewing your permit