Virginia Law

A. The permittee shall provide an estimate of the number of days needed to accomplish the work or use under permit. The district administrator's designee shall determine the actual time limit of all work or uses being accomplished under permit. Weather conditions and seasonal operations, such as seeding and paving, will be considered when determining a realistic time limit for work to be completed.

B. If it is anticipated that the work or use covered by a single use permit cannot be completed during the original permit term, the permittee shall provide a request, documented in writing or electronic communication, for an extension of time to the district administrator's designee prior to the expiration of the permit. The request shall provide reasonable justification for granting the extension. A one-time extension of time may be granted if the request is received at least 10 business days prior to the permit expiration date. Should the original time limit or the one-time permit extension expire, the permittee shall provide a written request for reinstatement to the district administrator's designee. The request shall provide reasonable justification for granting the reinstatement. At the time of reinstatement, the district administrator's designee shall notify the permittee that no additional extensions of the permit will be allowed and that the work must be completed within the time limits indicated in the reinstatement notice. Consideration will not be given to an extension request for a permit that has been reinstated after an extension.

C. The permittee shall make every effort to ensure that work begins within 30 calendar days of permit issuance. If the permitted work cannot commence within 30 calendar days of permit issuance, the permittee shall notify the district administrator's designee of the delay. Upon request by the permittee, the permit may be canceled if no work has started within 30 days of issuance or such additional time as authorized by the district administrator's designee.