This section applies where, following consultation under section 13G, a local transport authority consider it appropriate to modify the proposed franchising framework.

The local transport authority may make such modifications to the proposed franchising framework as they consider appropriate.

If the local transport authority consider that the modifications materially affect any part of the assessment prepared under section 13E that relates to a matter set out in subsection (2) of that section, they must prepare a new assessment of the proposed framework as modified.

Sections 13E to 13G apply to any new assessment of the proposed framework as modified as they apply to the original proposed framework.

The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance in relation to the circumstances in which a local transport authority must prepare a new assessment of a proposed framework.