A Designated Examination Body must not suspend or discontinue Examination Processes in whole or in part unless the permission of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is obtained.
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is not to grant permission under the preceding paragraph unless it can be deemed that there is no risk that the suspension or abolition of Examination Processes in whole or in part by the Designated Examination Body will impede the proper and reliable conducting of Examination Processes.
If the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism intends to grant permission under paragraph (1), said minister must hear the opinions of the relevant Delegating Prefectural Governor.
国土交通大臣は、第一項の規定による許可をしようとするときは、関係委任都道府県知事の意見を聴かなければならない。
If the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has granted permission under paragraph (1), said minister must notify the fact thereof to the relevant Delegating Prefectural Governor and issue a public notice of the fact thereof.
国土交通大臣は、第一項の規定による許可をしたときは、その旨を、関係委任都道府県知事に通知するとともに、公示しなければならない。