An application for a reduced pollution certificate shall be made to the Secretary of State F1and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee, the information specified in paragraph 3(3) and, except in a specified case, the prescribed information and the prescribed declarations .

F2In a specified case or where the applicant requests that a reduced pollution examination is carried out, The Secretary of State shall fix the time when and the place where a reduced pollution examination is to be carried out and shall inform the applicant accordingly.

The Secretary of State may by notice to the applicant alter the time or place fixed for the examination, but shall not alter the time to an earlier time without the consent of the applicant.