The following table states how long waivers last and explains how to renew them:

Open Table
Type of waiver Duration Renewal requirements
(a) Small Miner One assessment year Apply for a small miner waiver by each September 1.
(b) Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Until six months after you are released from active duty status or from a military hospital, whichever is later Your waiver is automatically renewed if you continue to meet the qualifications. You must notify BLM when you leave active duty status.
(c) Reclamation One assessment year Apply for a reclamation waiver by each September 1.
(d) Denial of Access One assessment year Apply for waiver certification by each September 1.
(e) Mineral Patent Application with Final Certificate Until patent issues or the final certificate is canceled. BLM will not refund previously deposited annual maintenance fees to a mineral patent applicant None. If the final certificate is canceled, you must pay the required fees beginning on the September 1 immediately following the cancellation or file a different form of waiver if you qualify.

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