- (a) A person licensed as a mine operator shall renew the license annually according to the schedule established by the Department.
- (b) The application for renewal shall be made at least 60 days before the current license expires.
- (c) If the Department intends not to renew a license of any person who mines coal by the surface mining method, the Department will notify the licensee a minimum of 60 days prior to expiration of the license. Nothing in this section prevents the Department from not renewing the license for violations occurring or continuing within this 60-day period if the Department provides an opportunity for an informal conference.