A Development Program must be submitted and approved in the application process. If all requirements are met, and the application is approved, the applicant will be notified in writing following a decision by the N.S. Executive Council. Minimum 150 days, if lands not subject to a Coal Gas Exploration Agreement. This agreement is valid for a period not to exceed 10 years from the date it is issued. It is renewable for as long as the commercial production is being obtained.
Renewal is automatic.
The renewal process is started by the Department, which will send a renewal form to the agreement holder.