The term of any contract or permit shall not be extended unless the approving officer finds:
(a) That the purchaser has diligently performed in accordance with contract provisions and an approved plan of operation; or
(b) That the substantial overriding public interest justifies the extension.
source: 42 FR 28252, June 2, 1977, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 49 FR 2760, Jan. 23, 1984.
cite as: 36 CFR 223.115