This paragraph applies in any case where a marine plan authority gives notice to the Secretary of State under paragraph 1(2)(a).

The notice must state whether the marine plan authority proposes to include in the plan provision relating to retained functions (see sections 59 and 60).

The notice must state whether the marine plan authority proposes so to prepare the marine plan that it will not be in conformity with any MPS which governs marine planning for the marine plan area.

The marine plan authority must keep the Secretary of State informed (by giving further notices) of any changes that may from time to time occur in its intentions with respect to any of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) or (3).