; renewal (1) An operations permit— (A) shall be for an initial term that is no longer than the shorter of— (i) the period necessary to accomplish the proposed mineral activities subject to the permit; and (ii) the length of time remaining on the applicant's hardrock mining lease; and (B) shall be renewed for an additional 10-year period if the operation is in compliance with the requirements of this Act and other applicable law. (2) Failure by the operator to commence mineral activities within 2 years of the date scheduled in an operations permit shall require a modification of the permit if the Secretary concerned determines that modifications are necessary to comply with section 111. (e) Permit modification (1) During the term of an operations permit the operator may submit an application to modify the permit (including the operations plan or reclamation plan, or both). (2) The Secretary concerned may, at any time, require reasonable modification to any operations plan or reclamation plan upon a determination that the requirements of this Act cannot be met if the plan is followed as approved. Such determination shall be based on a written finding and subject to public notice and hearing requirements established by the Secretary concerned. (3) A permit modification is required before changes are made to the approved plan of operations, or if unanticipated events or conditions exist on the mine site, including in the case of— (A) development of acid or toxic drainage; (B) loss of springs or water supplies; (C) water quantity, water quality, or other resulting water impacts that are significantly different than those predicted in the application; (D) the need for long-term water treatment; (E) significant reclamation difficulties or reclamation failure; (F) the discovery of significant scientific, cultural, or biological resources that were not addressed in the original plan