Time for issuance of draft of permit or notice of intent to deny application; extension of time for review of application.

1. The Division shall prepare and issue a draft of a permit or notice of intent to deny the application for a permit, the grounds for the denial, if applicable, and the public notice pursuant to NAC 519A.185 , if applicable, within: (a) Fifteen days after it completes its review of a complete application for an exploration project or mining operation on federal land; (b) Thirty days after it completes its review of a complete application for an exploration project on private land; and (c) Sixty days after it completes its review of a complete application for a mining operation on private land. 2. If the Division determines that an application for a permit does not comply with the requirements of NAC 519A.010 to 519A.415 , inclusive, the application will be denied unless the operator requests that the time for the Division to review a complete application set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 be extended for the amount of time necessary for the applicant to submit additional documentation and information.