6.—(1) The licence holder must submit a marine pollution contingency plan, for approval by the MMO, at least 6 weeks prior to the commencement of any licensed activity.
(2) The marine pollution contingency plan must set out the licence holder's assessment of the likely risks which could arise as a result of a spill or collision during construction and operation of the authorised development and the methods and procedures the licence holder intends to put in place to address them.
(3) The MMO must consult the Environment Agency and the PLA on the marine pollution contingency plan before approving it.
(4) The licence holder must not commence the licensed activity until the MMO has approved in writing the submitted marine pollution contingency plan.
(5) The licensed activity must be carried out in accordance with the approved marine pollution contingency plan, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MMO.