Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00936:reg:24:p42
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00936
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 24 (pt 42/52)
Character Range: 148551–151397

auditor responds but does not within the period specified in the notice under paragraph 6.29(3)(d) (the action period) take the action specified in the notice; and
 (c) the response does not indicate that he or she accepts the suspension;
then the Regulator must, as soon as practicable after the action period:
 (d) consider the response in making a decision on whether or not to suspend the auditor's registration; and
 (e) if the Regulator considers it appropriate, suspend the auditor's registration for the period mentioned in the notice.
 (3A) If:
 (a) the notice does not contain actions that the Regulator considers the auditor may take to avoid suspension; and
 (b) before the end of the response period, the auditor responds to the notice; and
 (c) the response does not indicate that he or she accepts the suspension;
then the Regulator must, as soon as practicable after receiving the response:
 (d) consider the response in making a decision on whether or not to suspend the auditor's registration; and
 (e) if the Regulator considers it appropriate, suspend the auditor's registration for the period mentioned in the notice.
 (4) If, before the end of the action period, the auditor takes the action specified in the notice to be taken by the auditor, the Regulator must take no further action on the notice.

6.31  Registered greenhouse and energy auditor may request suspension
 (1) A registered greenhouse and energy auditor may apply to the Regulator requesting suspension of his or her registration for a period specified in the application.
Note: A suspension could be requested because of an anticipated absence from duty for an extended period such as overseas travel, medical treatment or family needs.
 (2) The application must include the following information in relation to the auditor:
 (a) name and registration number;
 (b) work contact details, including address, telephone number and email address;
 (c) proposed commencement date of the suspension and the period of suspension.
 (3) The proposed period of suspension must not be less than 3 months nor exceed 12 months.
 (4) If the Regulator:
 (a) receives the application under subregulation (1); and
 (b) considers that suspension of registration under this regulation would not cause significant inconvenience (for example, because an audit is underway);
the Regulator may suspend the registration on a date and for a period specified in a notice to the applicant.

6.32  Duration and effect of suspension
 (1) For a suspension under regulation 6.30, unless a shorter period is provided for under paragraph 6.29(3)(b), the suspension operates for a period of 6 months.
 (2) The registration of the auditor is not in force during the period of the suspension.

Subdivision 6.5.5—Deregistration

6.33  Overview
  A registered greenhouse and energy auditor may be