Section 15 of Act 198, P.A. 1974 states that a certificate can be revoked if the project has not been completed in a two year time period from the issuance of the certificate. STC Rule #53, generally allows up to a one-year extension of the time to complete a project. If a resolution is received by the STC and it does not specifically state that the local unit is granting a three year construction completion period, the assumption is made that the local unit is only granting a two year construction completion period based on the statute cited. Companies may obtain up to a third year to complete construction through a resolution granting a one-year extension of time as outlined in STC Rule #53.

1. Deny the request.
2. Approve the request with no change in the ending date of the certificate as issued.
3. Approve the extension of time for the completion of the project and a revised ending date on the certificate.

(3) A request for an extension of time for the completion of a project shall be filed with the commission by the certificate holder and shall be accompanied by a resolution of approval adopted by the local governmental unit.