(a) The department may renew a current offshore aquaculture permit, provided:
- (1) the applicant has complied with all requirements of this subchapter and permit provisions during the one-year period immediately preceding renewal;
- (2) the facility is in compliance with all operational and facility standards as reflected in the current permit (including amendments);
- (3) the applicant has completed and submitted an application for permit renewal; and
- (4) the applicant has paid the fee prescribed by §53.15 of this title (relating to Miscellaneous Fisheries and Wildlife Licenses and Permits).
- (b) The department will not renew an expired permit.
Source Note:The provisions of this §57.255 adopted to be effective April 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 2012.