CFR › Title 36 › Part 223 › §223.11536 CFR §223.115Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkThe term of any contract or permit shall not be extended unless the approving officer finds:(a)That the purchaser has diligently performed in accordance with contract provisions and an approved plan of operation; or(b)That the substantial overriding public interest justifies the extension.