A permittee may participate in the general permit for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of the letter of acknowledgment issued by the Department after receipt of the NOI. A permittee or responsible party wishing to renew its participation in the general permit shall submit a Notice of Intent to renew the coverage under the general permit 14 days before the expiration of that 5-year period. Effective Date of Coverage. Authorization to operate a natural wood waste recycling facility is effective on the date the Department acknowledges receipt of the Notice of Intent. Authorization expires 5 years after the date of the acknowledgment of receipt by the Department unless: A renewal NOI is submitted 14 days before the expiration date; or The permittee notifies the Department of its intent to cease operating before the expiration date of its participation in the general permit. A permittee ceasing operations shall notify the Department of its intent to do so. Transfer of Ownership. Participation in the general permit: Is not transferable; and Authorizes only the signatory party to operate the permitted facility. In the event of any change in control or ownership of the property, the permittee shall notify the succeeding owner by certified mail of the existence of the permit and of any outstanding permit noncompliance a minimum of 60 days before transfer. A copy of the notification shall be forwarded simultaneously to the Department.