77. Certificates of authorization to operate a contaminated soil storage site or transfer station issued under section 22 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) 4 years or more before 15 February 2007 cease to have effect on 15 February 2008. An operator of such a site or transfer station wishing to continue the operation of the site or transfer station after that date must file a renewal application with the Minister in accordance with section 12 or 37, not later than 15 August 2007.