; renewal (1) In general An operations permit shall— (A) be for an initial term not 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 hardrock mining lease of the applicant; (B) be renewed for additional 10-year periods if— (i) the operation subject to the permit is in compliance with the requirements of this Act and other applicable law; and (ii) the hardrock mining lease of the applicant has been renewed for that 10-year period