1. (a) If the permittee wishes to continue to operate a facility that is subject to a groundwater release detection permit beyond the 5-year permit term, the permittee shall submit the information specified in (d), below, to the department prior to the expiration of the permit but not more than 90 days prior to expiration.
2. (b) If the renewal application is submitted prior to the expiration of the permit, the permittee may continue to operate under the terms of the permit until a final decision on the renewal application has been made, even if that is after the expiration date.

3. (c) If the renewal application is not submitted prior to the expiration of the permit, the permittee shall discontinue active operation of the facility as of the expiration date but otherwise continue to comply with all conditions in the permit for which renewal is sought until:

   1. (1) The permit is renewed; or
   2. (2) The facility is closed in accordance with all applicable requirements.

4. (d) The applicant for renewal shall complete and submit to the department the form entitled “Application for Renewal of Groundwater Release Detection Permit”, NHDES-S-02-007, revised 11/2025 and:

   1. (1) Include an update of all information required by Env-Or 703.02(a) with all planned modifications included;
   2. (2) Include an evaluation or reassessment of background concentrations; and
   3. (3) Has been signed as specified in Env-Or 703.07.
5. (e) The renewal application shall be dated, signed, and sealed by the professional of record.

Source. #8812, eff 2-1-07; ss by #10832, eff 6-1-15 (from Env-Or 703.10); ss by #14420, eff 11-4-25, EXPIRES: 11-4-35 (formerly Env-Or 703.12)