LAC 43:XV.1905. Permit Application Filing Deadlines

A. General. Each person who conducts or expects to conduct new surface coal mining and reclamation operations shall file a complete application for a permit for those operations not less than 120 days prior to the anticipated commencement of operations. B. Renewal of Valid Permits. An application for renewal of a permit shall be filed with the office at least 180 days before the expiration of the permit involved. C. Revisions of Permits. Any application for revision of a permit shall be filed with the office before the date on which the permittee expects to revise surface coal mining or reclamation operations. The office shall determine the time by which that application shall be filed, based on the time required for review of the application and public participation in the process of review, but in no case shall the application be filed later than 60 days prior to the date of expected revision of operations. D. Succession to Rights Granted under Prior Permits. Any application for a new permit required for a person succeeding by transfer, sale or assignment of rights granted under a permit shall be filed with the office not later than 30 days after that succession is approved by the office.