9‑26 Extension of period of effect of bu

9‑26 Extension of period of effect of bulk vessel approval

(1) A person responsible for a bulk vessel for which a bulk vessel approval is in force may apply to the Secretary, in writing, to extend the period of effect of the approval for a specified period. (2) An application under subsection (1) must be made no later than 1 business day before the end of the period of effect of the bulk vessel approval. (3) If the Secretary receives an application under subsection (1), the Secretary may extend the period of effect of the bulk vessel approval for a period of whatever length the Secretary considers appropriate. (4) The Secretary may extend the period of effect of a bulk vessel approval more than once. Notice of decision (5) If the Secretary extends the period of effect of a bulk vessel approval, the Secretary must give the applicant for the extension a written notice stating the extended period of effect of the approval. (6) If the Secretary decides not to extend the period of effect of a bulk vessel approval, the Secretary must notify the applicant for the extension, in writing, of the decision. The notice must include the reasons for the decision.