Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00539:clause:1_8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00539
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 8
Character Range: 9477–10811

8  Matters to be considered in deciding whether to accredit a person
 (1) In deciding whether to accredit an applicant as a member of an approved alternative compliance scheme under the NHVAS, the accrediting agency may have regard to:
 (a) a relevant audit report compiled by a person who, in the opinion of the accrediting agency, is appropriately qualified to provide the report; and
 (b) the skills and training of the applicant's nominated drivers; and
 (c) the characteristics and capabilities of the applicant's nominated vehicles; and
 (d) the impact on road safety or the road infrastructure that may arise as a result of accrediting the applicant; and
 (e) other matters relevant to accrediting the applicant.
 (2) In deciding whether to renew an applicant's accreditation as a member of an alternative compliance scheme, the accrediting agency may have regard to:
 (a) the matters specified in subsection (1); and
 (b)
 (i) the compliance history of the applicant in complying with relevant laws[4], whether in or outside the jurisdiction, during any period when the person was accredited as a member of an alternative compliance scheme; or
 (ii) if the person was accredited as a member of a fatigue management alternative compliance scheme, the effectiveness of the management and operating systems in managing fatigue.