Section R. 299.2327 - Termination of permitRule 2327.
(1) A permit other than a blanket permit for test wells issued under these rules, or transferred under R 299.2324(3) or rules that were in effect before the effective date of these rules, shall terminate 2 years after the date of issuance, unless the drilling operation has begun and the drilling operation is diligently proceeding or the well is otherwise being used for its permitted purpose. The supervisor of mineral wells may grant an extension of time to begin drilling provided a request for an extension is received by the supervisor of mineral wells.(2) A blanket permit for test wells shall terminate 2 years after the date of issuance or when the number of wells specified in the application for a permit to drill and operate has reached final completion, whichever comes sooner. The supervisor of mineral wells may grant an extension of time to begin drilling provided a request for an extension is received by the supervisor of mineral wells and provided no drilling has begun.(3) Terminated permits may not be reactivated or transferred and the permit fee shall not be refunded.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.2327