Section 7202 - Application for PSA Designation(a) The Department shall provide an opportunity to apply for PSA designation to any of the following: (1) Any unit of general purpose local government.(2) Any region within the State which includes one or more units of general purpose local government.(3) Any region within the State recognized for area wide planning.(5) An Indian reservation.(b) An applicant requesting PSA designation shall submit a written request to the Director containing all of the following information: (1) The demographics specified in Section 7200(a), except that the demographics shall be specific to the proposed PSA rather than the entire State.(2) The boundaries of the proposed PSA.(3) An explanation of the applicant's rationale for requesting the proposed PSA designation. The rationale shall be supported by the information specified in (1) and shall include all of the following: (A) A statement of the existing problem(s) in the provision of services to older individuals within the PSA.(B) A description of how the designation of a new PSA will alleviate or lessen the existing problem(s) identified in (A).(C) The effect the designation of the new PSA will have on older individuals residing in other PSAs that will be directly affected.(4) Documentation that the applicant qualifies as one of the entities specified in (a). Such documentation shall include, but not be limited to: (A) A resolution approved and signed by the County Board of Supervisors, or County Boards of Supervisors, if more than one county is applying jointly.(B) Evidence, if any, of any of the following:1. That the area has been formally aligned in the past for purposes of area wide planning.2. Local efforts in regional planning.3. Geographical boundaries drawn by other government programs for service areas.(C) Copies of articles of incorporation or charter that have been formally adopted or have been publicly noticed for adoption that indicate an alignment for area wide planning.(D) Evidence that the applicant has been recognized by a federal or state government agency as a metropolitan area.(5) An administrative plan for the transition to a new PSA including both of the following: (A) The methodology for the establishment of a comprehensive coordinated service delivery system.(B) A demonstration of the commitment of local providers and financial resources that assures the existing levels of service will be maintained and the unmet service needs identified pursuant to Section 7200(a) (2) (A) will be reduced.(c) Upon the request of an applicant that is a unit of general purpose local government which has a population of 100,000 or more, the Department shall hold a public hearing to gather evidence regarding the feasibility of the application prior to making a decision to deny or preliminary grant the application, providing the request is made within 30 days of the date of application. The public hearing procedures specified in Section 7204(a)(1) shall apply.(d) The Department shall act on an application for PSA designation within ninety days from the date that the application is received. Taking into consideration the factors specified in Section 7204(a)(1) the Department shall take one of the following actions: (1) Deny the application. If the application is denied, the Department shall send the applicant notification in accordance with Section 7706.(2) Notice its intent to grant the application. In this instance, the provisions specified in Section 7204 shall apply.(3) Notify the applicant in writing of any additional information the Department needs in order to make a final determination. In this instance, the Department shall have 90 days from the date on which the additional information is received to act on the application.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 7202
1. New section filed 3-15-96; operative 4-14-96 (Register 96, No. 11).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 2-10-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Sections 9102 and 9105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 3025; and 45 CFR 1321.29.
1. New section filed 3-15-96; operative 4-14-96 (Register 96, No. 11).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 2-10-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 7).