A licence holder shall within twelve months from the grant of his licence prepare, and from time to time modify, a statement setting out the manner in which he proposes too perform his duty under paragraph 3(1) above, inlcuding in particular the consultation procedures which he intends to follow.

Before preparing or modifying a statement under this paragraph, a licence holder shall consult with F1Scottish Natural Heritage F2... F3and with the National Park authority for any National Park which would be affected by the relevant proposals.

As soon as practicable after preparing or modifying a statement under this paragraph, the licence holder shall publish the statement so prepared or so modified in such a manner as he considers appropriate.