(a)

1. (1) In the event any area for which a permit applies is not mined or where mining operations have not been completed during the permit term, the permit as to such area may be extended by the Division of Environmental Quality upon application by the permittee.
2. (2) The permittee must mark the application form as “For an extension of time” and submit a review fee of one hundred dollars ($100).

(b)

1. (1) Prior to application for renewal or modification, the permittee should review the:

   1. (A) Current mining plan;
   2. (B) Reclamation plan; and
   3. (C) Bond amount.
2. (2) In the event the permittee desires to renew or modify the mining or reclamation plan, the permittee must make application to do so and update the documentation.
3. (3) The permittee must review the bond amount taking into account inflation and any changes to the mining and reclamation plan.

(c) The permittee must:

1. (1) Mark any application for modification that does not include adding additional new acreage with “To amend”; and
2. (2) Submit a review fee of one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) In the event the permittee seeks to add additional acreage to the permit area, he or she must submit the following documents for modification:

1. (1) The permit application filed in duplicate and marked “To amend” on the designated blank;
2. (2) A permit application fee for the new acreage based on the fee schedule listed in 15 CAR § 231-205 in addition to the permit modification review fee of one hundred dollars ($100);
3. (3) Proof of right to mine the new area as set out in 15 CAR § 231-206;
4. (4) A new site map with the new area clearly delineated from the current permit area;
5. (5) A mining plan for the new area as set out in 15 CAR § 231-208;
6. (6) A reclamation plan for the new area that is compatible with that of the current reclamation plan as set out in 15 CAR § 231-209;
7. (7) A detailed bond determination for the new area; and
8. (8) An acceptable bond instrument for the new area as set out in 15 CAR § 231-210.

(e) General permits.

1. (1) General permits may be renewed or modified by the division after notice and opportunity for a public hearing.
2. (2) Under no circumstances will a modification of an existing general permit be approved without notice and opportunity for a public hearing.

(f) General permit reissuance.

1. (1) An operator wishing to continue coverage under a general permit once that permit is reissued must submit written notification to the division as found in 15 CAR § 231-202(b)(1) and (2) within thirty (30) days after the date of reissuance.
2. (2) The fee for continued coverage under a general permit will be one hundred dollars ($100).