16.—(1) An application to the appropriate authority for an explosives licence or for any variation to an existing explosives licence is to be made by—
(a)a harbour authority;
(b)a berth operator, subject to the berth operator giving notice of such intention to the harbour authority; or
(c)a person having an interest in the activities for which a licence is required under regulation 15,
in accordance with the procedure specified in Schedule 3.
(2) The appropriate authority may grant, transfer, renew, vary, revoke or cancel an explosives licence.