Section 327IAC19-8-2. Approval renewals

   (a) If the owner/operator wishes to continue the activity regulated by the approval after the expiration date of the approval, the owner/operator shall apply for and obtain an approval renewal. The terms and conditions of an expired approval are automatically extended in full force and effect until the effective date of a renewal, if the:

(1) owner/operator has submitted a timely and complete application for an approval renewal under this article at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval; and

(2) commissioner, through no fault of the owner/operator, does not issue an approval renewal prior to the expiration date of the previous approval.

  (b) The application for approval renewal must be on a form provided by the department and contain the following:

(1) An updated manure management plan in accordance with 327 IAC 19-7-5.

(2) A current farmstead plan, as described in 327 IAC 19-7-3.

(3) A minimum number of acres for manure application, as described in 327 IAC 19-14-2(a).

  (c) The approval renewal required under subsection (b) must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval. Approval renewals shall be issued for a fixed term not to exceed five (5) years from when the previous permit expires. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 19-8-2; filed Feb 6, 2012, 2:58 p.m.: 20120307-IR-327090615FRA, eff Jul 1, 2012)