9‑35 Extension of period of effect of co9‑35 Extension of period of effect of container approval

9‑35 Extension of period of effect of container approval

(1) A person responsible for a container for which a container 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 container approval. (3) If the Secretary receives an application under subsection (1), the Secretary may extend the period of effect of the container approval for a period of whatever length the Secretary considers appropriate. (4) The Secretary may extend the period of effect of a container approval more than once. Notice of decision (5) If the Secretary extends the period of effect of a container 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 container approval, the Secretary must notify the applicant for the extension, in writing, of the decision. The notice must include the reasons for the decision.