17.—(1) No licensed activity must commence until a FLCP has been submitted to and approved by the MMO in writing. The FLCP must include, but is not limited to—
(a)the appointment and responsibilities of a fisheries liaison officer; and
(b)a description of how the commencement and nature of licensed activities will be communicated with the local fishing industry to address the interaction of the licensed activities with fishing activities.
(2) The FLCP must be implemented as approved by the MMO.
(3) Unless a shorter period is agreed with the MMO in writing, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to submit the FLCP at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of the first licensed activity.