46 CFR § 148.20
Deadlines for submission of petition and related requests
April 15, 2021
(a) A petition for a special permit must be submitted at least 45 days before the requested effective date. Requests for extension or renewal of an existing special permit must be submitted 20 days before the date of expiration.
(b) Requests for extension or renewal must include the information required under §148.21(a), (f), and (g) of this part.