R 324.208 Termination of permit.

Rule 208. (1) Subject to subrule (2) of this rule, a permit issued pursuant to R 324.201(4), or transferred pursuant to R 324.206(6) or rules that were in effect before the effective date of these rules, shall terminate 2 years after the date of issuance, unless the drilling operation has reached a depth of not less than 100 feet below the ground surface elevation and the drilling operation is diligently proceeding or the well is otherwise being used for its permitted purpose. (2) If a permit is subject to termination under this rule, the permittee may submit a written request to the supervisor to extend the permit at least 30 days before the scheduled termination date. Upon receipt of a request, the supervisor may extend the permit for a period of up to 2 additional years provided there have been no significant changes in the features or conditions described in R 324.201, or in requirements of these rules or the act, that would require modifications of the permit. (3) Terminated permits may not be reactivated or transferred and the permit fee shall not be refunded.