Approval of expenditure4
1
An application for the approval of expenditure in connection with an operation shall be made in such form and at such time as the Minister reasonably may require.
2
An application shall contain such other information as the Minister reasonably may require.
3
The Minister may refuse to approve expenditure in connection with an operation, or approve it in whole or in part, but, in doing either, he shall have regard to the benefits such an approval would have on small and medium-sized enterprises, and, in any event, he shall not approve it unless he is satisfied that it is eligible for Community support and is in accordance with the relevant part of the ERDP.
4
Approval may be given subject to such conditions as the Minister may determine.
5
The Minister may vary any approval by varying any condition to which it is subject, or imposing conditions.
6
Before varying an approval under paragraph (5), the Minister shall—
a
give the beneficiary notice in writing that he proposes to do so with a statement of his reasons;
b
give the beneficiary an opportunity to make written representations within such time as the Minister considers reasonable; and
c
consider any such representations.
7
An approval or variation under this regulation shall be in writing.