(a) The Division shall deny the issuance of a registration if in its opinion, based on available facts, including the information provided by employer in the application for registration, the employer has failed to show that the conditions, practices, means, methods, operations or processes used or proposed to be used will provide a safe and healthful place of employment. A relevant factor in the Division's determination will be the employer's compliance history with the Division. In denying the registration to an applicant employer, the Division shall immediately notify the employer, in writing, specifying the reasons for such denial and shall send a copy thereof to the Director.
(b) All procedures for denial shall follow the General Rules of Practice and Procedures in sections 340.40 through 340.52.
(c) The affected party may appeal the action of the Division following the General Rules of Practice and Procedures in sections 340.40 through 340.52.