S.L. 549.77 Art. 6Criteria for assessing the applicant’s suitability. S.L. 549.76

In determining whether to grant or refuse the permit to an applicant, the competent authority shall take into account the applicant’s suitability to undertake the proposed activity, having regard to, as the case may be:

(a) his record of compliance with these regulations and with the Industrial Emissions (Framework) Regulations;

(b) his financial capacity to comply with all obligations and liabilities that will or may arise from the proposed activity under these regulations, or his ability to offer such financial security as the competent authority may require;

(c) his qualifications, experience and technical competence, as well as those of his employees, to carry out the proposed activity safely and with minimum risk to human health and the environment, and to abide by any conditions set in relation thereto by the competent authority.