CFR › Title 40 › Part 60 › §60.301840 CFR §60.3018Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkYou must renew a lapsed operator qualification by one of the two methods specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.(a)For a lapse of less than 3 years, you must complete a standard annual refresher course described in § 60.3017.(b)For a lapse of 3 years or more, you must repeat the initial qualification requirements in § 60.3016(a).