(1) The Minister shall not approve a port facility security plan or any amendment to an approved plan submitted under section 54 unless he or she is satisfied that the plan or amendment to the plan,

(a) conforms with Part A of the Code and sections 52 and 53; and

(b) corresponds with the security assessment for that port facility.

(2) The Minister shall within 15 days of receipt of a port facility security plan or amendment, submitted under section 54, inform in writing the port facility operator or recognised security Organisation of his or her decision.

(3) Where a written approval of the Minister is obtained under subsection (2), the port facility operator or recognised security organisation shall keep in the form specified in Schedule VIII, that approval at the port facility for presentation on request by the Director-General.

(4) Where written approval is given by the Minister for a temporary amendment to an approved port facility security plan or for a temporary change to any security equipment specified in an approved plan, the retention of the written approval for the temporary amendment or temporary change shall not be required provided the original approved measures or equipment are effectively implemented.