Our processing of the application has identified several regulatory nonconformities of a safety-critical nature. These nonconformities are linked to such issues as the identification of technical, operational and organisational barriers, the classification of equipment and systems, and maintenance schedules. We have also identified nonconformities linked to the safety clearance of activities that are crucial to the safe operation of the facility.

The work that remains to address the identified nonconformities is extensive and time-consuming. Completion of this work while the facility is in operation will most likely cause it to take more time than it otherwise would.

In total, the identified nonconformities are of such a character that the conditions for granting an AoC have not been met. On this basis, the AoC application is rejected.

What is an acknowledgement of compliance (AoC)?