(1) The CEO must not make a decision to refuse to grant a renewal of registration as an environmental auditor or environmental practitioner under regulation 244 unless the CEO has first complied with this regulation.
(2) The CEO must give written notice (a show cause notice ) to the applicant:
(a) stating the CEO's intention to refuse to grant renewal of registration; and
(b) asking the applicant to show cause why the registration should be renewed.
(3) The show cause notice must specify the date by which the applicant may show cause.
(4) The date specified in the show cause notice must be not less than 10 business days after the date of the notice.
(5) The CEO must consider any response given by the applicant to the show cause notice in making a decision under regulation 244 .