(a) The department may renew a current offshore aquaculture permit, provided:
  (1) the applicant has complied with all requirements of this subchapter and permit provisions during the one-year period immediately preceding renewal;
  (2) the facility is in compliance with all operational and facility standards as reflected in the current permit (including amendments);
  (3) the applicant has completed and submitted an application for permit renewal; and
  (4) the applicant has paid the fee prescribed by §53.15 of this title (relating to Miscellaneous Fisheries and Wildlife Licenses and Permits).
(b) The department will not renew an expired permit.

Source Note: The provisions of this §57.255 adopted to be effective April 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 2012