Section 096-200-3-13 - Duration of PermitA. If construction and/or operation commences within 4 years after the effective date of a mining permit, a permit granted pursuant to this Chapter continues in effect as long as:(1) The Commissioner or a court has not issued an order terminating or revoking the permit pursuant to section 32 of this Chapter, 38 M.R.S. §342(11-B), and the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. §10051(1); or(2) There is a Department approved suspension of mining operations as provided in section 29 of this Chapter.B. All other permits associated with the mining activities and mine waste site expire in accordance with their terms and conditions.C. The Department shall conduct annual reviews of the mining operations and assess compliance with the permit terms. If the Department determines at any time that the Permittee is in noncompliance with the Act, rules, permit, or order, and determines that the violation is causing an imminent and substantial endangerment, the Commissioner may issue an order requiring that the Permittee cease mining for metallic metals, and cease the removal of metallic metals from the site until the compliance issues are corrected to the Department's satisfaction. In addition to requiring the correction of the violations, the Department may pursue enforcement action including the termination or revocation of the permit.06-096 C.M.R. ch. 200, § 3-13