(1) Each permit shall be consecutively numbered, dated, and valid for a period of 90 days, unless the time limit is extended by the District pursuant to subsection (3) or (4), below.
    (2) Construction, repair, modification or abandonment of a well shall not commence or continue after the expiration of a permit.
    (3) Requests for extension of an existing permit shall be made for a period not to exceed 90 days and shall be granted by the District upon written request if:
    (a) Submitted by the permittee prior to the expiration date of the permit, and
    (b) The permittee shows circumstances and conditions have not changed substantially since permit issuance so that the proposed well will not adversely impact the water resource.
    (4) Well permits shall be extended for a period of not more than one (1) year from the date of issuance, in increments of ninety (90) days per written request for permit extension, provided the requirements of subsection (3) have been met. Extensions will be covered under the original permit fee, with no additional fee required.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.308, 373.309, 373.313 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-3.08, Amended 7-1-90, 9-30-91, 12-31-92, 10-19-95, 12-12-11.