The application, including its documentation, should be
assessed and verified by the Competent Authority(ies). The assessment
and verification should be concluded within a reasonable time frame,
if possible within three months.
The assessment and verification process should include a
site inspection, as described in section 7, after the documentation
has been reviewed and evaluated.
If the application is rejected, the Competent Authority(ies)
should inform the Ship Recycling Facility of the reason for the rejection.