Final answer:
The alteration procedures for pressure equipment require acceptance by the ABSA Inspector prior to the start of any repair or alteration work.
Step-by-step explanation:
Alteration procedures (and repair procedures when required by an ABSA Inspector) for pressure equipment must be accepted by the ABSA Inspector before the commencement of any repair or alteration work. The ABSA Inspector is a representative of the Regulatory Authority and carries the responsibility of inspecting and certifying repairs or alterations. Consequently, the acceptance of the proposed repair or alteration methods is not under the jurisdiction of the Repair Organization or the Owner-User, but rather, requires the approval of the Regulatory Authority via its inspectors.