(1) The Authority may issue guidelines in relation to the operation of, and compliance with, this Part and any regulations made under it.

(2) The Authority may, before issuing guidelines under this section -

(a) publish a draft of the guidelines in such manner as the Authority determines,

(b) invite members of the public and any body or organisation to make representations to the Authority in relation to the draft so published in such manner and within such period as the Authority specifies, and

(c) consider any such representations made in the manner and within the period so specified.

(3) Guidelines issued under this section shall be published on the internet by the Authority and shall be made available for inspection by any person free of charge during ordinary office hours at the principal office of the Authority.